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Navigator and global interface applications for visually impaired people using Galileo satellitetechnologies (VOICEGALILEO)

Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The objective of VOICEGALILEO is to create a new set of solutions (a stand-alone, portable and user-friendly device and 2 apps) for Visually Impaired People (VIPs) that will enable them to find their ways in urban areas with a precision of 1 meter, when Galileo will be fully operational. In order to achieve its final objective, VOICEGALILEO will: - exploit satellite navigation technologies and int ...
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Atmospheric Gas-Aerosol Interface: From Fundamental Theory to Global Effects (ATMOGAIN)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

...erosol. Fourth, we will parameterize ultrafine aerosol growth, implement the parameterizations to chemical transport models, and quantify the impact of these condensation and evaporation processes on global and regional aerosol budgets.
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Railway Stations as Interface between The Global and The Local (PORTA)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Apr 30, 2013,

... inclusion of the provision for social life in decision making processes for railway stations development, as a measurable parameter of spatial quality that indicate city’s potential success in the global marketplace. Based on my research experience on public space quality within the globalization process, I assess the role of mobility environments as interface between global and local scale by us ...
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Knowledge on International Relations in Russia (RuKNOW)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2019,

...and form of the actual exchange of knowledge and expertise between the academy and the field of policymaking. This close focus on Russia makes it essential for this study to be carried out under the Global Fellowship framework. The meeting of research objectives and the achievement of training goals require the development of ties and collaboration with the Russian academia and continued exposure ...
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Septin organization by multiparameter photoactivated localization microscopy (PALMSEP)

Start date: Jun 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2012,

...ed. First conclusions from the analysis of this complex will aid in the investigation of a mammalian septin complex at the neck of dendritic spines in neurons. Neither the precise composition nor the global structure of this septin complex are known yet, but morphological and functional analogies of the spine neck with the yeast bud neck suggest that a similar septin-ring structure may be present. ...
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Tracing Amazon soil organic carbon input from land to the ocean (SOURCE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2012,

...ge about fluxes and processes related to the continental erosion and the subsequent delivery of organic carbon (OC) to the oceans via rivers is one of the priorities for a better understanding of the global carbon cycle. However, the fate of terrestrial OC in rivers as well as in the oceans is far from understood. In particular, the transport and transformations of soil OC in the oceans is poorly ...
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The Social Life of State Deportation Regimes: A Comparative Study of the Implementation Interface (DEPORT REGIMES)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

...o provide a closely researched assessment of implementation practices. It interrogates a core assumption in much of the scholarly literature on the “deportation turn”, namely, that there is a global convergence of state deportation regimes.The project adds a crucial – yet, so far underexplored – perspective on irregular migration: the interface of street-level state agents and civil-society actors ...
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Air-Sea Exchanges driven by Light (AIRSEA)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

...e marine environment which has strong impact on the urban air quality of coastal regions (which by the way represent highly populated regions ) but also on climate change by providing new input for global climate models."
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A harmonized, modular reference system for all European automated border crossing points (FASTPASS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

...ologies, and will accompany the development and end-user interaction throughout the project.FastPass will develop a reference architecture for ABC gates, and will pursue a European initiative for a global standard in ABC technology.
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Support Action to initiate cooperation between the Communities of European MARine and MARitime REsearch and Science (EMAR2RES)

Start date: Nov 1, 2009, End date: May 31, 2012,

...are among the world leaders in their respective fields, disciplines and sectors. To maintain its leadership and competitiveness, Europe must take advantage of new market opportunities and address the global challenges by means of focused RDI. Unfortunately the complexity and intricacy of the marine/maritime area has lead to widespread fragmentation of research efforts and actors. It is therefore i ...
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The History of Tibetan Medicine in Exile (Tibetan Medicine)

Start date: Jun 22, 2011, End date: Jun 21, 2013,

This project will produce the first critical in-depth history of Tibetan medicine in exile from 1960 to the present, focusing particularly on the dynamics of its globalization, commoditization and pharmaceuticalization. The investigation will use a combination of historical and ethnographic research methods in order to document the past half-century of exile-Tibetan medicine's development at the i ...
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LINGOKIDS: Adaptive mobile platform for language learning for early age children (LINGOKIDS)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

Because of the globalisation, language learning and bilingualism has been introduced in education from the earliest years of schooling. Recent studies show that the best age for a person to learn a second language is 2 to 6 years. Monkimun, aware of this need, is developing an ecosystem of educational game-based Apps that are based on a rigorous scientific research on the psychopedagogy of the lea ...
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Private garages’ access system, through a real-time and keyless solution, for cheaper and faster prime inner-city parking. (ParkBee)

Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

...car is in front of the garage entrance and drive it to the exact parking slot location.ParkBee will reduce cruising around searching for parking and have many positive effects within the EU and global urban and extra-urban environments: reduce air and noise pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption by 40%; reduce inner-city drivers journey time by 15 minutes and cut down their expen ...
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Coordination of health studies and action projects (phase 2) (Coordination études et projets santé (phase 2))

Start date: Dec 31, 2004, End date: Dec 30, 2007,

...agnementAu cours de la seconde phase d Interreg III, l OFBS a soutenu les projets suivants :- coopération entre les CH de Maubeuge et de Mons en oncologie mais aussi projet médical global entre les deux établissements,- extension de la convention urologie entre les CH de Tourcoing et de Mouscron,- suivi médical à Mouscron des patients greffés au CHRU de Lille et préalablement dialysés au sein de l ...
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Analysis of moving incompressible fluid interfaces (FLUID-INTERFACE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2020,

...roblems such as water waves, viscous waves, Muskat, interface Hele-Shaw and SQG sharp front evolution. All these contour dynamics frameworks will be studied with emphasis on singularity formation and global existence results, not only for their importance in mathematical physics, but also for their mathematical interest. This presents huge challenges which will in particular require the use of dif ...
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Addressing global sustainability challenges by changing perceptions in catalyst design (AfterTheGoldrush)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

One of the greatest challenges facing society is the sustainability of resources. At present, a step change in the sustainable use of resources is needed and catalysis lies at the heart of the solution by providing new routes to carbon dioxide mitigation, energy security and water conservation. It is clear that new high efficiency game-changing catalysts are required to meet the challenge. This p ...
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Support in Preparation of the IPCC 5th Assessment Report (IPCCAR5)

Start date: Aug 15, 2011, End date: Feb 14, 2015,

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the key global climate science-policy interface, underpinning European and international climate policy making and is the leading body responsible for the scientific assessment of climate change. In preparation of the IPCC 5th Assessment Report, support will be provided to increase the participation of experts from EU countries whose governm ...
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PLants Employed As SEnsor Devices (PLEASED)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Apr 30, 2015,

.... We will consider the case of multiple points of observations, in which readings from several plants are collected over a wireless network and integrated in a suitable way to obtain a consistent and global view of an environment of interest. Eco-compatible, self-sustainable and cost effective plant-based solutions will be studied to tackle two relevant problems of the modern society: air pollutio ...
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Cloud platforms Lead to Open and Universal access for people with Disabilities and for All (CLOUD4all)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2015,

... and have it work for us rather than against us. An international consortium is forming to tap the unprecedented ability to pool resources and match demand with supply enabled by the Cloud to build a Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII) that can deliver accessibility to every individual where they need it, when they need it and in a way that matches their unique requirements; automaticall ...
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Effects of plankton community structure on energy pathways and trophic efficiency (TROPHIC EFFICIENCY)

Start date: Mar 1, 2011, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

...ses have profound influence on fisheries and climate.This research project will contribute to European excellence and competitiveness by recruiting a scientist with a high-qualified research record, global experience, and Europe-oriented career prospects into the European research network.
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Robust and affordable process control technologies for improving standards and optimising industrial operations (ProPAT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

... control for their often complex manufacturing processes and operations. Emphasis is on continuous or batch production, mixing, reaction and separation of materials of higher value. Indeed, increased globalisation and competition are drivers for process analytical technologies (PAT) that enable seamless process control, greater flexibility and cost efficiency.ProPAT aims to develop novel sensors a ...
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Rapid Adaptive Nonlinear Gradient Encoding for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RANGEmri)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

...y.The technological backbone for the RANGE principle will be provided by a novel highly-integrated switchable matrix gradient coil. The new coil type will be able to generate both local nonlinear and global linear fields. Upon proper industrial realisation it is expected to match or even outperform traditional linear gradient coils, while providing an ultimate flexibility in generating rapidly swi ...
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Ontology Based Competency Matching between the Vocational Education and the WoRkplace

Start date: Nov 1, 2009,

... a given job profile of an existing company. Our framework encompasses a Domain Ontology, a VET Ontology, a mapping engine, and an adaptive testing engine. The Domain Ontology comprises a global map of the organizational needs and competencies needed to carry out valued activities within a particular field (in this case Information Technology). Based on this ontology specific job roles will be ide ...
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Training Network for Monitoring Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas (MMMPA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

...planned rotation will expose ESR/ERs to each partner, enhancing intersectoral exchanges and strengthening the Mediterranean Research Area by developing an exciting programme that is attractive to the global research community."
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REwiring the nucleus TowaRds plant ImmuNity (RETRaIN)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

Plant pathogenic microbes cause significant economic damage to global food crop production systems. Pathogens are specialised microbes that manipulate the host defense circuitry to suppress immunity and promote virulence. Interestingly, many of the processes that determine immunity or susceptible interactions, take place in the host nucleus. With the identification of vast repertoires of (nuclear) ...
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A Pan-European Species-directories Infrastructure (PESI)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Apr 30, 2011,

...ill start with the geographic expansion of the European expertise networks to eventually cover the entire Palaearctic biogeographic region.PESI supports international efforts on the development of a 'Global Names Architecture' by building a common intelligent name-matching device in consultation with the principal initiatives (GBIF, TDWG, EoL, SpeciesBase). PESI contributes the development of a un ...
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Microbial Electrochemical Cells with modified electrode based on ‘forest’ like carbon nanotube (CNTs) and CNT- conducting polymers nanocomposites (BEC-ME)

Start date: Nov 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

...vided within this project will add to the core skills of the candidate and enable her to take forward Research and Technology Development programmes.Moreover, the results could be of enormous global environmental benefit by ensuring the optimization of MEC as well as economic benefit by reducing costs for existing wastewater treatment systems."
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International Conference on Research Infrastructures (ICRI 2016) (ICRI 2016)

Start date: Oct 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

...t bringing together experts from across the globe and also seeking to make recommendations going forward for the RI community. It will bring together a set of speakers that are representative of the global debate on RI as well as target participation from across the world. The Conference will target multiple stakeholders including scientists, RI managers, multilateral institutions, policy makers ...
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Development of a Smart Integrated Miniaturised Sensor System for analytical challenges in diagnostics, industry and the environment (SIMS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2014,

...tical chemistry, materials science, electronic and production engineering, as well as two innovative SMEs in the full value chain from speciality materials suppliers, through mass producers, and to a global company in diagnostics with worldwide distribution networks.
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Development of a new generation of knee prostheses with enhanced lifespan features using advanced computational biomechanics (TOTAL.KNEE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

...an average of 107 knee prostheses per 100.000 inhabitants was needed in 2008, generating the need of 335.000 knee prostheses. This number is increasing in European countries, being estimated that the global number will double each year. Considering an average cost of 10.000 euros/surgery in the EuroArea, it is then estimated a global cost of around 3883 M euros per year. In the US the situation is ...
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Atmospheric nucleation: from molecular to global scale (ATMNUCLE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

...in scientific objectives of this project are 1) to quantify the mechanisms responsible for atmospheric new particle formation and 2) to find out how important this process is for the behaviour of the global aerosol system and, ultimately, for the whole climate system. Our scientific plan is designed as a research chain that aims to advance our understanding of climate and air quality through a se ...
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Water column profiler for quantification of photosynthesis and biomass of phytoplankton in natural and man made water bodies (Watecco)

Start date: Nov 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

...cy and the related proliferation of algal biomass of phytoplankton in lakes, rivers and in the sea occurs mainly as a result of nutrient enrichment, or anthropogenic eutrophication, as well as due to Global Climate Change related water acidification, Watecco can provide an early warning alert call to environmental pollution by urban or farm sewage, compromising the safety of water supplies and coa ...
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One Click LCA – transforming the construction industry through automated, affordable and scalable solution for assessing and improving the environmental impacts of construction projects and products (OneClickLCA)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

Construction is the world’s largest industry in terms of resource usage and waste generation, and buildings are the largest user of energy and driver for global warming. Improving resource efficiency and environmental impacts are considered the main challenges of the construction industry in EU.Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tools assess a buildings or building products environmental performance, and ...
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Releasing the full potential of Instruct to expand and consolidate infrastructure services for integrated structural life science research (INSTRUCT-ULTRA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

...mplementation of Instruct and consolidate the foundations for long-term sustainability. This will be achieved through specific objectives: expand Instruct membership to new Member States and increase global links; engage new user communities; improve efficiencies in service delivery; improve data capture and management; adjust the scale and reliability of the infrastructure. Instruct-Ultra will de ...
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Common Agricultural Policy Regionalised Impact - The Rural Development Dimension (CAPRI-RD)

Start date: Mar 1, 2009, End date: Apr 30, 2013,

... linked economic models at the NUTS 2 level, the CAPRI model for agriculture, and a newly developed layer of regional CGEs. Given the importance of the EU’s agricultural trade, CAPRI includes a global agricultural market model. The project will improve price transmission modelling inside the EU market, review the implementation of de-coupled payments, and maintain the CAPRI farm type layer. Harmon ...
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ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗ ΔΕΞΙΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΙΚΑΝΟΤΗΤΩΝ ΕΞΩΣΤΡΕΦΕΙΑΣ (EXPORT EXPERT)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2016,

...ills regarding the openness of executives of Santorini manufacturing companies to acquire the necessary skills to allow them to respond successfully to the challenges of international competition and global markets. Today's critical situation requires to work on a new development model, which including, based on strains that can develop innovative products and services with a strong element of ext ...
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Exhaust Particle Number and Mass Measurement and Sampling System (EPONIMOS)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Aug 31, 2012,

...able to perform measurements both in an engine test cell but also on-board a vehicle, so could be also considered a portable emission measurement system (PEMS). Such an instrument is expected to be a global performer in exhaust particle measurements. The success of the project is based on the strong partnership of an aerosol measurement instrument manufacturer (Dekati, Ltd – Finland), a mechanical ...
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Parasite population genomics and functional studies towards development of a blood stage malaria vaccine (GENINVADE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2012, End date: Jun 30, 2017,

...tality than all other eukaryotic pathogens combined. An understanding of natural selection operating on parasites in local endemic populations can enable understanding of core molecular mechanisms of global relevance. The objectives are to- Advance understanding of alternative pathways of erythrocyte invasion by malaria parasites- Advance understanding of immune evasion by malaria parasites- Ident ...
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Increasing the efficiency of farming through on open standards based AgroIT platform (AgroIT)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

... than 22 million people. This highlights the importance of modern and efficient farming practices and raises needs for addressing a number of challenges like: cost-effectiveness improvement to face global competition; efficient use of new agricultural knowledge; increasing demand for reports and documentation to comply with CAP schemes and European and national requirements; minimization of enviro ...
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Electroweak Baryogenesis in the Era of the LHC (EWBGandLHC)

Start date: Oct 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

...he recent discovery of the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) constitutes a milestone in a major work programme to test the Standard Model and search for new physics, in order to obtain a global picture of electroweak symmetry breaking and its possible connections to open questions in particle cosmology. A key question relating the high-energy, precision and cosmic frontiers in particl ...
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