scholarly journals The new COST Action European Venom Network (EUVEN)—synergy and future perspectives of modern venomics

GigaScience ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Vittoria Modica ◽  
Rafi Ahmad ◽  
Stuart Ainsworth ◽  
Gregor Anderluh ◽  
Agostinho Antunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Level ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Synergistic Interactions ◽  
Full Development ◽  
The Cost

Abstract Venom research is a highly multidisciplinary field that involves multiple subfields of biology, informatics, pharmacology, medicine, and other areas. These different research facets are often technologically challenging and pursued by different teams lacking connection with each other. This lack of coordination hampers the full development of venom investigation and applications. The COST Action CA19144–European Venom Network was recently launched to promote synergistic interactions among different stakeholders and foster venom research at the European level.

scholarly journals Standards make the world go round

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. e931
Author(s):  
Domenica D'Elia ◽  
Chris Evelo ◽  
Babette Regierer ◽  
Susanne Hollmann
Keyword(s):  
Life Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Successful Work ◽  
The World ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Implementation Of Standards

On the 2 March 2020, the COST Action - Harmonising standardisation strategies to increase efficiency and competitiveness of European life-science research (CHARME) - held its final conference in BrusselsAfter four years of successful work, the members of the COST Action CHARME met in Brussels to summarise the achievements and to discuss future perspectives and challenges for standardisation in the life sciences.Following the motto "Standards make the world go round", the outcomes of the COST Action are manifold and introduced some basic concepts and definitions that support a better understanding of the challenges and requirements.The results of this COST Action's network will be subject of a White Paper addressing the needs of standardisation, including a catalogue of requirements and recommendations to be disseminated to decision-makers at all levels to enable the implementation of standards in the daily workflow of research in academia and industry.The Action, ending this month, has given the opportunity to its members to tentatively presenting a set of preliminary requirements to develop further the harmonisation of standards. We hope this will inspire other Actions for the future.

scholarly journals PECSRL 2018: European landscapes for quality of life, 3-9 September 2018, Clermont-Ferrand and Mende, France

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-198
Author(s):  
Maria Bostenaru Dan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Agricultural Landscape ◽  
Rural Landscape ◽  
European Level ◽  
Energy Landscapes ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Landscape Quality ◽  
The Cost

This article presents a review of the 28th session of the biannual conference of the Permanent European Conference for the Study of the Rural Landscape which was organized in cooperation with the COST action TU1401 “Renewable energy and landscape quality”, building the final conference of the later, after a previous cooperation at the 27th session. The conference was held in Clermont-Ferrand and Mende, around the Chaîne des Puys UNESCO landscape. The landscape, although in France, is one of the remote landscapes in Europe, and was explored by means of the study tours which built the transfer between the first part of the conference in Clermont-Ferrand and the second one in Mende. These tours were various, but emphasized a dimension already present in the session, the agricultural landscape as rural landscape. The agricultural landscape stays also in connection with the geo-products of the UNESCO geopark, and contributes to the quality of life. As management committee substitute in the COST action, a networking scheme funded at European level, the author attended the sessions related to the topic of the action and presented a contribution highlighting the romantic of historic renewable energy landscapes. Their perception contributes to the quality of life as well. Other participants from Romania participated to a dedicated session on Eastern Europe.

scholarly journals A review on the properties, reinforcing effects, and commercialization of nanomaterials for cement-based materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhifang Zhao ◽  
Tianqi Qi ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
David Hui ◽  
Cong Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cement Hydration ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Market Survey ◽  
Future Perspectives ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Physical Processes ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Cement Based Materials ◽  
The Cost

AbstractThe behavior of cement-based materials is manipulated by chemical and physical processes at the nanolevel. Therefore, the application of nanomaterials in civil engineering to develop nano-modified cement-based materials is a promising research. In recent decades, a large number of researchers have tried to improve the properties of cement-based materials by employing various nanomaterials and to characterize the mechanism of nano-strengthening. In this study, the state of the art progress of nano-modified cement-based materials is systematically reviewed and summarized. First, this study reviews the basic properties and dispersion methods of nanomaterials commonly used in cement-based materials, including carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, graphene, graphene oxide, nano-silica, nano-calcium carbonate, nano-calcium silicate hydrate, etc. Then the research progress on nano-engineered cementitious composites is reviewed from the view of accelerating cement hydration, reinforcing mechanical properties, and improving durability. In addition, the market and applications of nanomaterials for cement-based materials are briefly discussed, and the cost is creatively summarized through market survey. Finally, this study also summarizes the existing problems in current research and provides future perspectives accordingly.

Quality control plan for road bridges – overview of COST Action TU1406 WG3 final report

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matej Kušar ◽  
Poul Linneberg ◽  
Joao Amado ◽  
Snežana Mašović ◽  
Nikola Tanasić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Control Plan ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Arch Bridges ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Damage Processes

<p>The main objective of the COST Action TU1406 is to develop a guideline for the establishment of Quality Control plans for roadway bridges. The guideline is based on conclusions of Working groups 1 and 2 of the Action and is further developed with the contributions and findings of members of Working group 3. The paper presents the overview of the developed framework, where gradual damage processes as well as sudden events are being addressed in evaluation of Key Performance Indicators. The proposed framework relies on data from design and construction phase, as well as from results from visual inspections that are used for an assessment of safety and serviceability - the primary concerns of bridge managers. Special attention is aimed at possible Failure modes and related bridge Vulnerable zones. These are, for instance high moment regions, high shear regions and constructions joints, but can also be zones of bridge conceptual weaknesses. Since there are differences in design and materials for various bridge types, the suitability of the framework is tested separately for girder/frame bridges and arch bridges. Due to the specifics of sudden events, the application of the framework is given separately from gradual damage processes. Emphasis is given on flooding and scour as these are the most common culprits of bridge failures. The steps in the implementation of the framework are briefly shown and an illustrative example is presented.</p>

Challenges of Semantic 3D City Models

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland Billen ◽  
Anne-Françoise Cutting-Decelle ◽  
Claudine Métral ◽  
Gilles Falquet ◽  
Sisi Zlatanova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Development ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
3D City Models ◽  
Semantic Enrichment ◽  
Technical Paper ◽  
Information Models ◽  
Urban Models ◽  
The Cost ◽  
City Models

This technical paper is a contribution to the identification of current challenges of semantic 3D city models. They are presented in four parts, namely 3D enriched city models and their connection with urban information models and smartcities, urban models integration, urban analyses and data. This work is an output of the COST Action TU0801 “Semantic Enrichment of 3D city models for sustainable urban development”.

scholarly journals Endogenous Calcification Inhibitors in the Prevention of Vascular Calcification: A Consensus Statement From the COST Action EuroSoftCalcNet

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magnus Bäck ◽  
Tamas Aranyi ◽  
M. Leonor Cancela ◽  
Miguel Carracedo ◽  
Natércia Conceição ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Calcification ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Calcification Inhibitors ◽  
The Cost

Ambient seismic noise suppression in COST action G2Net

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Velimir Ilić ◽  
Alessandro Bertolini ◽  
Fabio Bonsignorio ◽  
Dario Jozinović ◽  
Tomasz Bulik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Gravitational Waves ◽  
Seismic Noise ◽  
Noise Suppression ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Ambient Seismic Noise ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Life Challenge

&lt;p&gt;The analysis of low-frequency gravitational waves (GW) data is a crucial mission of GW science and the performance of Earth-based GW detectors is largely influenced by ability of combating the low-frequency ambient seismic noise and other seismic influences. This tasks require multidisciplinary research in the fields of seismic sensing, signal processing, robotics, machine learning and mathematical modeling.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In practice, this kind of research is conducted by large teams of researchers with different expertise, so that project management emerges as an important real life challenge in the projects for acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic data from GW detector site. A prominent example that successfully deals with this aspect could be observed in the COST Action G2Net (CA17137 - A network for Gravitational Waves, Geophysics and Machine Learning) and its seismic research group, which counts more than 30 members.&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;In this talk we will review the structure of the group, present the goals and recent activities of the group, and present new methods for combating the seismic influences at GW detector site that will be developed and applied within this collaboration.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;&amp;#160;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This publication is based upon work from CA17137 - A network for Gravitational Waves, Geophysics and Machine Learning, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;

Perspectives for Planning Approaches in Promoting Underground Built Heritage - COST Action Underground4value

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Smaniotto Costa ◽  
Tatiana Ruchinskaya ◽  
Konstantinos Lalenis
Keyword(s):  
Local Level ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
The Public ◽  
Built Heritage ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
The One ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Planning Approaches

&lt;p&gt;The COST Action 18110 Underground4value (http://underground4value.eu) aims to advance knowledge on how to guarantee continuity of use and significance of underground historic fabric. It is collecting information, experiences and knowhow to base the development of research and training. The Action focusses on underground regeneration, revitalisation of the public realm and skills development for people concerned with underground heritage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This contribution centres the attention of the Working Group on Planning Approaches. It also looks at the role of local authorities, as enablers and facilitators, in coordination, use &amp;#160;and management of underground built heritage. In this framework underground built heritage is considered as a social resource with integrated programmes of physical, economic and social measures, backed by strategic stakeholder dialogue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the one hand, this contribution discusses the structure and goals of the WG, as it pays attention to the necessary complementarities between functional approaches &amp;#8211; at the level of regions and city &amp;#8211; and social and cultural approaches involving citizens&amp;#8217; engagement and empowerment &amp;#8211; at the local level. This WG aims to provide a reflection on sustainable approaches to preserve the underground built heritage and, at the same time, to unfold the case by case approach for potential use of underground space. On the other hand, to achieve its objectives the WG on Planning Approaches is setting together potentials and constraints in the efforts to make better use of underground heritage. This contribution, therefore, sheds lights on the preliminary results of the WG. It is centred on the learned lessons, challenges and barriers - from a planning science perspective - that experts met in their efforts to tackle Underground Built Heritage. Achieving this goal makes the call for an educational paradigm shift - as the Action is not only interested in compiling the results, rather on experiences that can be analysed and learned. This requires a dynamic understanding of knowledge, abilities and skills, towards creating more effective coalitions of &amp;#8216;actors&amp;#8217; within localities, by developing structures, which encourage long term collaborative relationships. Enabled by the gained knowledge, the WG will define the best tailored ways to forward this knowledge for planners and decision-makers.&lt;/p&gt;

Nanosafety forum for young scientists: a meeting report

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Pietroiusti ◽  
Lang Tran ◽  
Luisa Campagnolo
Keyword(s):  
Meeting Report ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Working Groups ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Young Researchers ◽  
The Eu

AbstractIn October of 2014, a meeting jointly organized by the EU Nanosafety Cluster and the COST Action TD 1204, was held on the beautiful island of Ortygia in Syracuse (Sicily). The meeting was specifically conceived to give the opportunity to young researchers in the field of nanotoxicology to present and discuss the results of their research. Presentations were divided into eight sessions over 2 days, reflecting the eight working groups of the Nanosafety Cluster. This report gives a description of the meeting activities and a summary of the data presented there.

Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures – COST FP1101

2013 ◽  
Vol 778 ◽  
pp. 1037-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Kasal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Timber Structures ◽  
Cost Action ◽  
Work Plan ◽  
Engineered Wood Products ◽  
Engineered Wood ◽  
The Cost

This paper describes the goals, work plan, organization and results of the COST Action FP 1001 Assessment, Reinforcement and Monitoring of Timber Structures. 21 European countries with over 100 experts participate in the COST Action that started in 2012. The work of the COST FP 1101 is coordinated with the COST FP1004 "Enhance Mechanical properties of Timber, Engineered Wood Products and Timber Structures." This conference is one of the results of the COST action.

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