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August 2021 Highlights

Sacurima COST Action published a report on the agricultural safety culture has been published Koneviesti

Biotic threats for 23 major non-native tree species in Europe in Nature

Air Quality in the Italian Northwestern Alps during Year 2020: Assessment of the COVID-19 «Lockdown Effect»

The teaching of History in areas of conflict

On the way to faster and more efficient data storage

DNA damage in circulating leukocytes measured with the comet assay may predict the risk of death

Through ministries and institutions such as KOSGEB, Development Agencies, TUBITAK, Eximbank, SGK, incentives are given in 157 subjects and various supports are provided

News Wise focus: GYNOCARE COST Creates International Research Collab on Rare Cancers Affecting Millions of Women Annually

NATURAL OILS INSTEAD OF ANTIBIOTICS: Professors from the University of Novi Sad are working hard on unique research

Aquaponics Market Outlook, Size, Share and Growth Stance Forecasted

Science Business and Gazeta Tema highlight the  Interest in EU research mobility schemes growing in the Western Balkans

European Networks brings 40 experts to Madeira

 
COST Actions in the News
 
Koneviesti.fi | 3/08/2021  
Luonnonvarakeskuksen hallinnoimassa "Safety Culture and Risk Management in Agriculture (SACURIMA)" COST Action -hankkeessa julkaistaan ...
and Risk Management in Agriculture (SACURIMA)" COST Action -hankkeessa julkaistaan raportti maatalouden turvallisuuskulttuurista (sacurima.
Dialogos | 14/08/2021  
Η διδασκαλία της Ιστορίας πρέπει να παρέχει στους μαθητές τη δυνατότητα να ερευνήσουν το παρελθόν και τις εκδοχές με τρόπους που θα τους ...
θεωρούνται προβληματικές, σύμφωνα την ευρωπαϊκή ομάδα COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), που αποτελεί το μακροβιότερο
EurekAlert! | 17/08/2021  
How do magnetic waves behave in antiferromagnets and how do they spread? What role do "domain walls" play in the process? And what could ...
Funding: German Research Foundation (DFG), European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation,
Research in Germany | 18/08/2021  
Demand for storage capacity is growing faster than the available infrastructure The wildly increasing use of big data technologies and ...
Funding: German Research Foundation (DFG), European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation,
MarketWatch | 19/08/2021  
Aquaponics Market With Top Countries Data, Industry Analysis , Size, Share, Revenue, Prominent Players, Developing Technologies, Tendencies ...
farming in the organic produce industry, the European-funded COST Action FA1305 "The European Union Aquaponics Hub-Realising Sustainable
The Middle East North Africa Financial Network | 22/08/2021  
(MENAFN - Comserve) Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Japan, Aug 19, 2021, 07:09 /Comserve / -- Aquaponics Market With Top Countries Data, ...
farming in the organic produce industry, the European-funded COST Action FA1305“The European Union Aquaponics Hub-Realising Sustainable
Newswise | 20/08/2021  
Newswise — Sbarro Health Research Organization (SHRO) Founder and Director, Antonio Giordano, M.D., Ph.D., of Temple University and the ...
part of the GYNOCARE COST Action (CA18117) chaired by Prof Jean Calleja Agius of the University of Malta. This COST Action has just launched
Hoboctи | 22/08/2021  
REZISTENCIJA na antibiotike predstavlja globalni zdravstveni problem i jedna je od najvećih pretnji za bezbednost hrane, zdravlje ljudi i ...
Arhiva Ona je trenutno učesnik na dva COST projekta EU - COST Action CA18217 "Evropska mreža za optimizaciju lečenja antimikrobnim lekovima
Science|Business | 24/08/2021  
Schemes that enable knowledge exchange and temporary stays abroad are viewed as making a contribution to slowing the brain drain and ...
the six countries, while participation in the European Cooperation in Science and Technology programme (COST) has increased remarkably. The
Gazeta Tema - English | 24/08/2021  
By Florin Zubașcu New research points to growing participation of Western Balkans researchers in EU academic exchange programmes, as the EU ...
the six countries, while participation in the European Cooperation in Science and Technology programme (COST) has increased remarkably. The
Dnoticias.pt | 31/08/2021  
Iniciativa junta médicos, cientistas, entidades reguladoras, pequenas e médias empresas ou indústria, que se dedicam ao estudo do ...
das Regras COST”, “Experiências da COST Action Dili e direções futuras”, “Resultados Científicos da COST Action Dili”, “Desafios,
Portal Netmadeira | 31/08/2021  
O secretário regional de Saúde e Proteção Civil, Pedro Ramos, participa na sessão de abertura do 1.º Encontro Internacional da Rede ...
das Regras COST', 'Experiências da COST Action Dili e direções futuras', 'Resultados Científicos da COST Action Dili', 'Desafios,
 
 
COST in Scientific Publications
 
MDPI | 2/08/2021  
EpicPCR (Emulsion, Paired Isolation and Concatenation PCR) is a recent single-cell genomic method based on a fusion-PCR allowing us to link ...
has been supported by a Short Term Scientific Mission Grant from the Nereus COST Action ES1403. CM and XB have been funded by the French
MDPI | 4/08/2021  
Solar flares (SFs) and intense radiation can generate additional ionization in the Earth’s atmosphere and affect its structure. These types ...
upon work from COST Action CA17126 - Towards understanding and modelling intense electronic excitation (TUMIEE), supported by COST (European
Springer | 4/08/2021  
Abstract Dynamic user equilibrium (DUE) is a Nash-like solution concept describing an equilibrium in dynamic traffic systems over a fixed ...
financial support from the European Cooperation in Science & Technology, COST Action CA16288, and the Gaspard Monge Program (PGMO) for
MDPI | 4/08/2021  
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) is still a major problem, not only in developing countries but is also re-emerging in several ...
COST Action CA 17140 “Cancer Nanomedicine from the Bench to the Bedside” supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
MDPI | 5/08/2021  
The effect of COVID-19 confinement regulations on air quality in the northwestern Alps is assessed here based on measurements at five ...
ARPA for the chemical analyses of PM 10 samples, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) action “PROBE” (CA18235) for the
MDPI | 5/08/2021  
The European Union is planning a new program to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. In this context, the Icelandic government plans to ban ...
version of the manuscript. Funding The APC was paid by the COST Action CA17133 Circular City (“Implementing nature-based solutions for
Springer | 5/08/2021  
Abstract In the present study, the sentinel arboreta strategy was applied, and its efficacy was evaluated at the Atatürk Arboretum ( ...
was supported for travel and logistics by the COST Action Global Warning FP1401 and COST Action ALIEN Challenge TD1209. Author information
Springer | 5/08/2021  
Abstract We analyse the canonical energy of vacuum linearised gravitational fields on light cones on a de Sitter, Minkowski, and Anti de ...
during part of work on this project and financial support from the COST Action CA16104 GWverse. His work was supported by the University of
MDPI | 6/08/2021  
Water in the city is typically exploited in a linear process, in which most of it is polluted, treated, and discharged; during this process ...
of the manuscript. Funding The APC was funded by the COST Action CA17133. Institutional Review Board Statement Not applicable. Informed
Molecular Therapy | 6/08/2021  
The melanoma cell adhesion molecule (MCAM) is involved in melanoma development and its progression, including invasiveness, metastatic ...
: Pulsed Electric Fields Applications in Biology and Medicine) and COST Action TD1104. The authors acknowledge the financial support from
Nature | 6/08/2021  
Measurement(s) area of attack of enemy species on non-native tree • intensity of attack of enemy species on non-native tree Technology ...
work from COST Action FP1403 (NNEXT) “Non-native tree species for European forests − experiences, risks and opportunities” supported by COST
Springer | 7/08/2021  
Abstract Purpose To determine feasibility of plant-derived recombinant human collagen type I (RHCI) for use in corneal regenerative ...
-01/2015 to RV), and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (EU-COST BM1302). MG acknowledges salary and research support from
MDPI | 9/08/2021  
Standard toxicity tests might not be fully adequate for evaluating nanomaterials since their unique features are also responsible for ...
/2014, to F.B.); and CA17140 NANO2CLINIC COST Action. Institutional Review Board Statement Not applicable. Informed Consent Statement Not
MDPI | 9/08/2021  
Various organizations and institutions store large volumes of tsunami-related data, whose availability and quality should benefit society, ...
supported this research. The authors also express gratitude to the COST Action AGITHAR leaders and team members. Conflicts of Interest The
MDPI | 10/08/2021  
(1) Background: DNA gyrase is an important target for the development of novel antibiotics. Although ATP-competitive DNA gyrase (GyrB) ...
(Grant No. P1-0208, J1-1717, BI-LT/20-22-009), COST Action CA15135, supported by COST (COST-STSM-CA15135-36904). The APC was funded by the
MDPI | 10/08/2021  
This paper assesses the performance of a localization technique for underwater visible light networks. The proposed approach is based on a ...
article is based on work from COST Action NEWFOCUS CA19111, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Conflicts of
MDPI | 10/08/2021  
Mitochondrial proteins carrying iron-sulfur (Fe-S) clusters are involved in essential cellular pathways such as oxidative phosphorylation, ...
. Acknowledgments MPGC warmly acknowledges the networking support from the EU COST Action FeSBioNet (CA15133). Conflicts of Interest The
Springer | 11/08/2021  
Abstract Ischemic stroke is a major cause of disability. No efficient therapy is currently available, except for the removal of the ...
E. Jacobson’s Donation Fund, VINNOVA, the Swedish Stroke Foundation, NanoNet COST Action (BM1002), and EU FP 7 Program TargetBraIn (279017).
MDPI | 11/08/2021  
Polyvinyl butyral (PVB) is an amorphous polymer employed in many technological applications. In order to highlight the relationships ...
corresponding author. Acknowledgments We acknowledge the contribution of the COST Action 15209 (Eurelax: European Network on NMR Relaxometry
MDPI | 11/08/2021  
Epigenetics has emerged as an important research field for crop improvement under the on-going climatic changes. Heritable epigenetic ...
sciences. The EPI-CATCH COST Action (2020–2024) involves more than 25 countries from Europe and nearby COST-associated countries and aims to
MDPI | 12/08/2021  
The development and application of appropriate Circular Economy indicators is an issue that concerns both the scientific and the business ...
Not applicable. Acknowledgments This research was supported by the COST Action CA17133 Circular City, the Horizon 2020 innovation projects
Springer | 12/08/2021  
Abstract Gifted children are able to learn in a more advanced way than others, probably due to neurophysiological differences in the ...
J.S-C. work is also based upon work from COST Action CA18106, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). C.F.C work
Springer | 13/08/2021  
Abstract Glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β) is considered an important element of glycogen metabolism; however, it has many other ...
references Acknowledgements This work was funded by The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST; project call, BM1408) and The
MDPI | 13/08/2021  
Chronic UV radiation causes oxidative stress and inflammation of skin and blood cells. Therefore, in this study, we assessed the effects of ...
cofinanced by the FEDER, within the PT2020 Partnership Agreement. COST Action CA19105 Pan-European Network in Lipidomics and Epilipidomics,
Springer | 13/08/2021  
Abstract We analyse a possible connection between CP violations in the quark and lepton sectors, parametrised by the CKM and PMNS phases. ...
partially supported by a Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant from the COST Action CA15108. MN is supported by the GenT Plan from Generalitat
MDPI | 13/08/2021  
Commercially available Purolite CT151 demonstrated to be an efficient acid catalyst for the synthesis of alkyl levulinates via alcoholysis ...
COST Action FUR4Sustain (CA18220-European network of FURan based chemicals and materials FOR a Sustainable development), supported by COST (
Springer | 14/08/2021  
Abstract Glycans have been shown to function as versatile molecular signals in cells. This prompted us to look at their roles in ...
/). This publication is based upon work in COST Action CA18103, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). W.R. was
Springer | 15/08/2021  
Abstract In this work, the very rapid one-step mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline ternary chalcogenide chalcostibite CuSbS2 ...
of COST Action CA18112 MechSustInd (www.mechsustind.eu) supported by the COST Association (European Cooperation in Science and Technology,
MDPI | 16/08/2021  
The thermodynamic, kinetic, and structural properties of Ln3+ complexes with the bifunctional DO3A-ACE4− ligand and its amide derivative ...
G.T. and C.F.G.C.G. gratefully acknowledge the COST Action CA15209 “European Network on NMR Relaxometry”. Conflicts of Interest The authors
Springer | 16/08/2021  
Abstract In this paper, we report on the Boltzmann kinetic equation approach adapted for simulations of warm dense matter created by ...
M. and B.Z. acknowledge the networking support by the COST Action CA17126. Funding Open Access funding enabled and organized by Projekt DEAL
MDPI | 17/08/2021  
As conserving surgery is routinely applied for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer, the need for new technology to improve ...
author. Acknowledgments This work was performed in the frame of the COST Action CA15209 (EURELAX). Conflicts of Interest The authors declare
Springer | 17/08/2021  
Abstract Bacterial blight of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), caused by Xanthomonas citri pv. malvacearum, induces serious economic damage ...
references Acknowledgements This research was done within the framework of EU COST Action CA16107 and has been funded by the Education and
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences | 17/08/2021  
View ORCID ProfileLongfei Zhu, View ORCID ProfileNadia Fernández-Jiménez, View ORCID ProfileMaja Szymanska-Lejman, View ORCID ...
Control of Recombination in Crops [MEICOM] 765212, and European Cooperation in Science and Technology [COST] Action CA 16212 “INDEPTH”).
Nature | 18/08/2021  
Abstract The comet assay or single cell gel electrophoresis, is the most common method used to measure strand breaks and a variety of other ...
article is based upon work from COST Action CA15132 (hCOMET), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). The work
MDPI | 18/08/2021  
To meet the restoration and reforestation goals in the changing environment, the translocation of genotypes and species northward and ...
work from COST Action CA19128—Pan-European Network for Climate Adaptive Forest Restoration and Reforestation (PEN-CAFoRR), supported by COST
MDPI | 18/08/2021  
Ovarian failure is the most common cause of infertility. Although numerous strategies have been proposed, a definitive solution for ...
from the corresponding author. Acknowledgments The authors are members of the COST Action CA16119 In vitro 3-D total cell guidance and
Nature | 19/08/2021  
Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a leukemia predisposition disorder that is caused by defective release of eIF6 during ribosome assembly ...
Health Research Biomedical Research Centre and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action CA18233 “European Network
Cambridge Core | 20/08/2021  
Electroporation has become a powerful technological platform for the electromanipulation of cells and tissues for various medical and ...
Projects, 2018 (no. RM118164282B735A) and thanks to the COST Action CA15211 – Atmospheric Electricity Network: coupling with the Earth
Cambridge Core | 20/08/2021  
Dietary intake and tissue levels of carotenoids have been associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, including ...
support This article is based on work from the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action CA15136, European Network to
MDPI | 20/08/2021  
In modern society, it is impossible to imagine life without polymeric materials. However, managing the waste composed of these materials is ...
The authors would like to acknowledge networking support by the COST Action CA17107, CONTEXT, European Network to connect research and
Yapı Kredi KOBİ | 20/08/2021  
Bakanlıklar ve KOSGEB, Kalkınma Ajansları, TÜBİTAK, Eximbank, SGK gibi kurumlar aracılığıyla 157 konuda teşvik veriliyor, çeşitli destekler ...
Destek Programı 1002 Hızlı Destek Programı 2020 COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Programı Türkiye Grameen Mikrofinans
Springer | 20/08/2021  
Abstract We present new two-sided constraints on the Lorentz Invariance violation energy scale for photons with quartic dispersion relation ...
for helpful discussions. The author would like to acknowledge the COST Action CA18108 “Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-messenger
Springer | 22/08/2021  
Abstract We compute multi-gluon production in the Color Glass Condensate approach in dilute-dense collisions, \hbox {p}ApA, extending ...
a etapa predoutoral”. This work has been performed in the framework of COST Action CA 15213 “Theory of hot matter and relativistic heavy ion
MDPI | 23/08/2021  
This article examines how mobility is incorporated into the lives of young people growing up in rural border regions of continental ...
based upon work from COST Action CA18213 Rural NEET Youth Network, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology); www.
MDPI | 24/08/2021  
Nanoparticle (NP)-based contrast agents enabling different imaging modalities are sought for non-invasive bio-diagnostics. A hybrid ...
was funded by the Wallenberg Foundation (2016.0057) and by the COST Action CA18132-(GLYCOnanoPROBES) short term scientific mission (STSM).
Springer | 24/08/2021  
Abstract We experimentally probed the low-energy electron-induced dissociation of acetonitrile and acetonitrile-\(\hbox {d}_3\) and ...
work. L.T. acknowledges the support from COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action CA18212 - Molecular Dynamics in the
MDPI | 25/08/2021  
Viticulture practices that change the light distribution in the grapevine canopy can interfere with several physiological mechanisms, such ...
benefited from the networking activities within the European Union-funded COST Action CA17111“INTEGRAPE—Data Integration to maximize the
MDPI | 25/08/2021  
Gluten-free products have come into the market in order to alleviate health problems such as celiac disease. In this review, recent ...
products” and is supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) (https://www.cost.eu/). COST is a funding agency for
Science Direct | 25/08/2021  
Highlights • ERBFacility COST Action aims to use raptors to biomonitor chemicals across Europe. • We reviewed potential constraints to ...
the constraints and present the main solutions to them. Abstract The COST Action ‘European Raptor Biomonitoring Facility’ (ERBFacility) aims
MDPI | 26/08/2021  
Many lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produce metabolites with applications in the food industry, such as dextran-type exopolysaccharides (EPS) ...
In addition, this work is also based upon the work from European COST Action 18101, SOURDOMICS—Sourdough biotechnology network toward novel,
MDPI | 27/08/2021  
A framework developed by the COST Action Circular City (an EU-funded network of 500+ scientists from 40+ countries; COST = Cooperation in ...
low to 5: very high) How much did your participation in the COST Action Circular City help you to improve your expertise on NBSs? Please
MDPI | 27/08/2021  
This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of pre-harvest interventions to control the main foodborne pathogens in pork in ...
is based upon work from COST Ac-tion 18105 RIBMINS (www.ribmins.com) supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology; www.
MDPI | 27/08/2021  
A novel framework is presented that aims to guide practitioners and decision makers toward a better understanding of the role of nature- ...
NBS should be in line with the definition of NBS proposed under the COST Action Circular City [6], which in contrast to existing definitions
Springer | 27/08/2021  
Abstract We report an innovative low-cost wet precipitation synthesis method for gelatin-modified zinc oxide nanoparticles (GM ZnO NPs) at ...
2021 (Record number: 451-03-9/ 2021-14/200175)), COST Action CA15114, the bilateral collaboration between Serbia and Slovenia (BI-RS/16-17-
BMC Veterinary Research | 28/08/2021  
Abstract Background Lactating dairy cows are the greatest livestock contributor of methane, a major global greenhouse gas (GHG). However, ...
research is based upon work from COST Action FA1302, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), statutory funding
MDPI | 28/08/2021  
The ability of tumor cells to evade apoptosis is established as one of the hallmarks of cancer. The deregulation of apoptotic pathways ...
/publication is based upon work from COST Action CA17104 STRATAGEM, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), www.
MDPI | 29/08/2021  
Family policies and family support measures have been identified as having major implications for child well-being, particularly through ...
of the manuscript. Funding Publication of this research was funded by COST Action 18123—The European Family Support Network. A bottom-up,
MDPI | 30/08/2021  
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a feed supplement, namely milk permeate (MP) fermented with Lactobacillus uvarum LUHS245 ...
Files. Acknowledgments The authors gratefully acknowledge the COST Action CA18101 ‘SOURDOugh biotechnology network towards novel, healthier,
MDPI | 31/08/2021  
Most simulations involving metamaterials often require complex physics to be solved through refined meshing grids. However, it can prove ...
authors of this article was made possible thanks to European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) Action CA15125 – Design in Noise
MDPI | 31/08/2021  
We aimed to review occupational burnout predictors, considering their type, effect size and role (protective versus harmful), and the ...
N° 8273/3636000000-801. This publication is based upon work from COST Action CA16216 (OMEGA-NET), supported by COST (European Cooperation in
 
 
Catching up
 
Science Direct | 1/01/2021  
In risk-based meat safety assurance system, the use of interventions is intended to accomplish the meat safety targets on chilled carcasses,...based upon work from COST Action “Risk-based Meat Inspection and Integrated Meat Safety Assurance – RIBMINS” (CA18105), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology; www.cost.eu).
Fleischwirtschaft.de | 1/02/2021  
To improve meat safety, the EU has financed the RIBMINS COST Action network.
GreenBiz.com | 30/07/2021  
Cities have an incredible opportunity to realign human interests with nature and its biodiversity. Due to the lockdowns of the past year, ...
community. Following their success, other actors, such as the COST Action Circular City , are actively working to find innovative urban
MDPI | 31/07/2021  
A large proportion of familial and/or early-onset cancer patients do not carry pathogenic variants in known cancer predisposing genes. We ...
is based upon work from COST action CA17118, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Institutional Review Board
MDPI | 31/07/2021  
We investigate the applicability and usefulness of the GUHA data mining method and its computer implementation LISp-Miner for driver ...
. Acknowledgments This study has been conducted within the framework of COST Action CA17124 DigForASP. Conflicts of Interest The authors
Science Direct | 1/06/2021  
The traditional meat safety system has significantly contributed to public health protection throughout the last century. This publication is based upon work from COST Action CA18105 (Risk-based Meat Inspection and Integrated Meat Safety Assurance) supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).