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October 2021 Highlights 

Catch up from last month: CNN reports 80 million European households struggle to stay warm. - Recent research led by Stefan Bouzarovski, professor at the University of Manchester and chair of energy poverty research network Engager, also reported in 35 news portals across the globe 

The future of human-machine communication, under debate in several Spanish outlet - COST Action CA19102

SNSPA, partner in one of the most important research projects in Canada

The European Parliament study - Ageing policies - access to services in different Member States

Medical News - Collaborations and co-achievements of network of COST Actions on COVID-19

New COST Action 20115 reported by Hurriyet, CNN Türk and Milliyet Haber Academician is Uzun and Trust, accepted to COST working group

COST Action CA19131 - The International Scientific Conference on St. King Milutin in Skopje

Opportunities for entrepreneurs and health research and innovation specialists at the BEHEALTH 2021 virtual international event – CA19136

And more …

 
COST Actions in the News
 
CNN.com | 30/09/2021  
London (CNN Business)Millions of people across Europe may not be able to afford to heat their homes this winter as gas and electricity ...
, professor at the University of Manchester and chair of energy poverty research network Engager, found that up to 80 million households
Novaciencia.es | 1/10/2021  
La red de investigadores de carácter internacional denominada Language in the Human-Machine Era (LITHME) se reunirá la próxima semana en el ...
y las máquinas, financiados mediante una acción COST a través del European Cooperation in Science and Technology. El propósito de esta red
Diario de Avila | 3/10/2021  
La red de investigadores internacional 'Language in the Human-Machine Era' se reúne esta semana en el centro territorial de la UNED en Ávila
y las máquinas, financiados mediante una acción COST a través del European Cooperation in Science and Technology. El propósito de esta red
Alpha Galileo | 6/10/2021  
It has been statistically shown that participating in COST Actions significantly increases the chance of success in making applications to ...
the COST Academy is considered a provider of helpful and role-specific training courses to COST Action representatives. Moreover, the COST
Agerpres (RO) | 11/10/2021  
SNSPA, parteneră în cadrul unuia dintre cele mai importante proiecte de cercetare din Canada Şcoala Naţională de Studii Politice şi ...
). Loredana Ivan a reprezentat România la EU - European Cooperation in Science and Technology, COST ACTION IS1402 Ageism - a multi-national,
Κέρκυρα Σήμερα | 13/10/2021  
Στο πλαίσιο του Θερινού Ινστιτούτου Φυσικής Στοιχειωδών Σωματιδίων και Βαρύτητας της Κέρκυρας 2021 διεξήχθησαν στο διάστημα από 29 ...
, 26 Σεπτεμβρίου – 5 Οκτωβρίου 2021 Ήταν το πρώτο Ταχύρυθμο Σχολείο του COST Action: CA18108 – Quantum gravity phenomenology in the multi-
Alpha Galileo | 19/10/2021  
Addressing societal issues by enabling cross-disciplinary partnerships is an inherent part of a COST Actions’ nature. But collaborations ...
this original network comprised 2863 researchers from 49 countries. The COST Programme welcomed this bottom-up initiative and has helped to
European Parliament | 19/10/2021  
Ageing policies - access to services in different Member States Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies ...
Education Survey CEE Central and Eastern European COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019
The Medical News | 20/10/2021  
Addressing societal issues by enabling cross-disciplinary partnerships is an inherent part of a COST Actions' nature. But collaborations ...
. 2.COVAC-2 vaccine harnesses COST Action ENOVA's adjuvants research The COST Action ENOVA brings together experts and stakeholders to
Trend Fool | 20/10/2021  
Addressing societal issues by enabling cross-disciplinary partnerships is an inherent part of a COST Actions’ nature. But collaborations ...
an inherent part of a COST Actions’ nature. But collaborations don’t stop at the gate of these specific networks: multiple COST Actions have
CNN TÜRK | 20/10/2021  
Gizlilik Tercihi Merkezi
ve uygulamanın ilişkilendirilmesi’ başlıklı COST aksiyonuna çalışma grubu üyesi olarak kabul edildi. COST ortağı ülkelerden sınırlı sayıda
Hurriyet | 20/10/2021  
EDİRNE HABERLERİAkademisyener Uzun ve Güvendir, COST çalışma grubuna kabul edildiDHA20.10.2021 - 11:26 |Son Güncelleme : 20.10.2021 - 12:09
ve uygulamanın ilişkilendirilmesi’ başlıklı COST aksiyonuna çalışma grubu üyesi olarak kabul edildi.COST ortağı ülkelerden sınırlı sayıda
Milliyet Haber | 20/10/2021  
Akademisyener Uzun ve Güvendir, COST çalışma grubuna kabul edildi Son dakika haberi - Newcastle United, Steve Bruce ile yollarını ayırdı ...
ve uygulamanın ilişkilendirilmesi’ başlıklı COST aksiyonuna çalışma grubu üyesi olarak kabul edildi. COST ortağı ülkelerden sınırlı sayıda
MediaSfera | 24/10/2021  
MediaSfera Naučni skup pod nazivom „Kralј Milutin i doba Paleologa: Istorija, književnost, kulturno nasleđe“ sa blagoslovom Svetog ...
. godine, a organizuju ga Univerzitet u Kragujevcu u okviru projekta „EuroWeb COST Action (19131)“, Institut za liturgiku i crkvenu umetnost
Romania Pozitiva | 25/10/2021  
Asociatia ROHEALTH – Clusterul pentru Sănătate și Bioeconomie organizează în perioada 26-28 Octombrie 2021 evenimentul de brokeraj BEHEALTH ...
-organizatori Fundația Internațională ”Ana Aslan” și COSTEuropean Cooperation in Science and Technology. Alături de ROHEALTH au venit ca
Alpha Galileo | 27/10/2021  
The European Research Council (ERC) supports the highest quality research in Europe through competitive fundings on the basis of scientific ...
) are of have been COST Action participants Consolidator Grant: 60 out of 327 grantees (18.3%) are or have been COST Action participants
 
 
COST Action in specialised publications
 
Nature | 1/10/2021  
Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a challenging public health problem which successful treatment depends on the stage at diagnosis. ...
. The authors acknowledge the financial support provided by COST-European Cooperation in Science and Technology to the CA17118 “Identifying
MDPI | 3/10/2021  
The outdoor performance of large area Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) is investigated in this work. Initially, the diurnal performance of the ...
. We would like to thank the PEARL PV COST Action, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology, CA1625). Institutional
Nature | 4/10/2021  
Abstract Sprouts are particularly prone to microbial contamination due to their high nutrient content and the warm temperatures and humid ...
Food Safety and Stability (SUIT4FOOD) of the EU and the COST Action CA19110. This work was funded by the ENDEAVOUR Scholarship Scheme (Malta
Springer | 5/10/2021  
Abstract Community structure is a commonly observed feature of real networks. The term refers to the presence in a network of groups of ...
acknowledge funding from the COST Action CA15109 “European Cooperation for Statistics of Network Data Science”, supported by COST (European
Nature | 6/10/2021  
Abstract We have studied 1/f noise in critical current \(I_c\) in h-BN encapsulated monolayer graphene contacted by NbTiN electrodes. The ...
) as well as partly by ERC (Grant No. 670743) and COST Action CA16218 (NANOCOHYBRI). This research project utilized the Aalto University
Nature | 7/10/2021  
Abstract Flicker noise causes decoherence in Josephson junction-based superconducting qubits, thus limiting their practical potential as ...
article is based on the work from COST Action 18234, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). This research was
Ash Publications | 7/10/2021  
Key Points Patients with ICUS and isolated neutropenia display ...
Agreement. The study is based on work from COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action CA18233 “European Network for
MDPI | 8/10/2021  
In this contribution, we present some results achieved in the archaeological site of Le Cesine, close to Lecce, in southern Italy. The ...
COST Action SAGA: The Soil Science & Archaeo-Geophysics Alliance—CA17131 (www.saga-cost.eu (accessed on 4 October 2021)), supported by COST
Springer | 8/10/2021  
Abstract Purpose Kv1.3 channel regulates the activity of lymphocytes, macrophages, or adipose tissue and its blockade reduces inflammatory ...
UPV/EHU and had a STSM from the EU-CARDIOPROTECTION COST Action CA16225. Author information Affiliations Department of Physiology, Faculty
MDPI | 9/10/2021  
Fabricating polymeric scaffolds using cost-effective manufacturing processes is still challenging. Gas foaming techniques using ...
Programme); the Fundació Marató de TV3 (Nr. 201812); the COST Action CA15126 Between Atom and Cell; and the European Social Fund and EU to J
MDPI | 9/10/2021  
Nanoparticles for medical use should be non-cytotoxic and free of bacterial contamination. Upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) coated with ...
nanoparticles (UCNPs): Recommendations from the European Upconversion Network (COST Action CM1403). Adv. Healthcare Mater. 2019, 8, 1801233.
MDPI | 9/10/2021  
Piezoelectric composites with 3-3 connectivity gathered attraction due to their potential application as an acoustic transducer in medical ...
the published version of the manuscript. Funding The authors would like to acknowledge the COST Action MP 1202, SBFI No.C14.0991, C14.0099
MDPI | 9/10/2021  
Studies on plant growth and trait variation along environmental gradients can provide important information for identifying drivers of ...
diffusione”, grant number 2016-NAZ-0144”; (2) EU COST Action FA1203 “Sustainable management of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Europe (SMARTER)”;
Springer | 11/10/2021  
Abstract CompOSE is a data base of equations of state (EoS) with detailed information on the thermodynamic, compositional and microscopic ...
The CompOSE project received further support for development from the COST Action MP1304 ‘Exploring fundamental physics with compact stars’
MDPI | 12/10/2021  
The good chelating properties of hydroxypyrone (HPO) derivatives towards oxidovanadium(IV) cation, VIVO2+, constitute the precondition for ...
., G.C. and A.M. acknowledge the support by COST Action CA18202, NECTAR—Network for Equilibria and Chemical Thermodynamic Advanced Research.
MDPI | 12/10/2021  
Aging attenuates cardiac tolerance to ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) associated with defects in protective cell signaling, however, the onset ...
is based upon work from COST Action EU-CARDIOPROTECTION CA16225 supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). The
Springer | 12/10/2021  
Abstract Atmospheric aerosols play an important role in Earth’s radiative balance, directly interacting with solar radiation or influencing ...
the research activity of Gabriele Fasano. We thank the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) action “PROBE” (CA18235), which
MDPI | 14/10/2021  
This paper focuses on the underground military galleries and countermine system of the Petrovaradin Fortress near Novi Sad (Serbia). The ...
, Italy, 2021; pp. 269–284. [Google Scholar] COST Action-18110 Underground4Value. Technical Annex of Underground for Value as Catalyser for
Nature | 14/10/2021  
Through chemical design, the spins in molecular nanomagnets may be used as electrically tunable qubits. Electrical control of molecular ...
-647301 DECRESIM, ERC-2018-AdG-788222 MOL-2D, COST Action CA15128 MOLSPIN, the QuantERA project SUMO, and the H2020 research and innovation
Springer | 14/10/2021  
Abstract The effect of limb remote ischaemic conditioning (RIC) on myocardial infarct (MI) size and left ventricular ejection fraction ( ...
upon the work of COST Action EU-CARDIOPROTECTION (CA16225) and supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Author
MDPI | 15/10/2021  
Background and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate prognostic factors for post-recurrence survival in local and locally advanced ...
). This article is based upon work from COST Action CA17118, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology); www.cost.eu
Nature | 15/10/2021  
A space-time crystal (STC) is a nonequilibrium phase of matter displaying long-range order in both space and time. Here, the authors ...
via project KL930-13/2, and the EU-FP6-COST Action NANOCOHYBRI (CA16218). Author information Affiliations Physikalisches Institut, Center
MDPI | 15/10/2021  
Rare ovarian cancers are ovarian cancers with an annual incidence of less than 6 cases per 100,000 women. They generally have a poor ...
the European Cooperation in Science & Technology program (EU COST)–COST Action CA18117: GYNOCARE-“European Network for Gynaecological Rare
MDPI | 15/10/2021  
Resistance to anthelmintic drugs in gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) of sheep is of high concern for livestock production worldwide. In ...
. The authors would like to express sincere appreciation to COST Action COMBAR CA16230 (COMBatting Anthelmintic Resistance in Ruminants,
Springer | 15/10/2021  
Abstract The goal of the Ariel space mission is to observe a large and diversified population of transiting planets around a range of host ...
thanks the UK network BRIDGCE and the ChETEC COST Action (CA16117), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). M.I.
Springer | 16/10/2021  
Abstract Key message Leaf shape in European beech provenances varies geographically, with narrower and longer lamina ...
references Acknowledgements This study was performed within COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action CLIMO (Climate-
Cambridge Core | 17/10/2021  
Paleobiological and paleoecological interpretations rely on constraining the temporal resolution of the fossil record. The taphonomic clock ...
was facilitated by a Short-Term Scientific Mission funded by the COST Action CA15121 “Advancing Marine Conservation in the European and
MDPI | 17/10/2021  
Challenges during the perinatal period can lead to maternal distress, negatively affecting mother-infant interaction. This study aims to ...
outcomes)(supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). This study was from the EU funded COST action CA18211, where
MDPI | 18/10/2021  
The aim of this study was to evaluate the contribution of extruded and fermented wheat bran (WBex-f) to the quality of wheat bread (BR), ...
2.2-MITA-K-702-05-0001), COST Action CA18101 ‘SOURDOugh biotechnology network towards novel, healthier and sustainable food and bIoproCesseS
MDPI | 18/10/2021  
Apiose is a branched pentose naturally occurring either as a component of the plant cell wall polysaccharides or as a sugar moiety present ...
of COST Action CA18103 “INNOGLY-Innovation with Glycans: new frontiers from synthesis to new biological targets” supported by COST (European
Cambridge Core | 18/10/2021  
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people worldwide. In Spain, the first wave was especially severe. Objectives: This study ...
The authors thank the involvement in the study of ERNST researchers funded by COST Association (CA19113). Financial support JJ Mira and D
Springer | 18/10/2021  
Abstract Objective The aims of the study were: (1) to clarify the definitions of “migrant” used in occupational health research; (2) to ...
by researchers from several European countries and Australia, working within the EU COST Action OMEGA-NET. The paper drew on two recent
Nature | 19/10/2021  
Abstract Vascular restenosis remains a major problem in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). ...
is based upon work from COST Action EU-CARDIOPROTECTION CA16225 supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Author
Nature | 20/10/2021  
Abstract We propose a theoretical scheme for creating a two-dimensional Electromagnetically Induced Grating in a three-level \(\Lambda \)- ...
useful discussions with Ning Jia. This work was supported by a STSM Grant from COST Action CA16221 for T. Kirova and H. R. Hamedi. This work
Springer | 20/10/2021  
Abstract Main conclusion Silicon enhances photosynthetic efficiency, biomass, and lignification of root structures possibly limiting ...
APVV SK-PL-18-0078), European Cooperation in Science and Technology (grant number: COST CA19116) and Comenius University Grant (grant number
MDPI | 20/10/2021  
The menopausal transition stage brings physiological changes associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS), which can affect ...
), which is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund; EU-COST Action CA16112, grant of support to research groups no. 35/2011 (
Springer | 21/10/2021  
Abstract We present the hybrid model connecting the parton–hadron–string dynamic model (PHSD) and a hydrodynamic model taking into account ...
. The work is supported by Slovak Grant VEGA-1/0348/18 and by THOR the COST Action CA15213. A.S.K and E.E.K. acknowledge the support by the
Nature | 21/10/2021  
Time-resolved in situ (TRIS) X-ray powder diffraction promises great potential to study mechanochemical processes. Here, the authors ...
, A.M.B., P.P.M. and F.E. acknowledge COST Action CA18112 – Mechanochemistry for Sustainable Industry. G.I.L. thanks the Department of Earth
MDPI | 22/10/2021  
A higher selenium (Se) status has been shown to be associated with lower risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), but the importance of Se in ...
for this study was also provided by the COST Action CA17118 supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology, www.cost.eu)
Nature | 22/10/2021  
Early steps of large 60S ribosomal subunit biogenesis are not well understood. Here, the authors combine biochemical experiments with ...
Forschungsgemeinschaft (SFB860 to M.T.B. and SFB1190 to K.E.B.), the EU COST Action CA16120 (STSM41493 to G.R.R.A and M.T.B.) and the
MDPI | 23/10/2021  
The current understanding of water-soluble organic aerosol (OA) composition, sources, transformations, and effects is still limited to ...
B.O. Duarte gratefully acknowledge the support of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) through the INDoor AIR POLLution
Springer | 23/10/2021  
Abstract This paper contains a proposal for a free, nonzero-rest-mass particle’s proper spacetime, determined exclusively by the particle’s ...
on the fundamentals of quantum physics. Partial support from the COST Action MP1006 “Fundamental Problems in Quantum Physics” is gratefully
Springer | 24/10/2021  
Abstract Arginine (Arg) and lysine (Lys) moieties of proteins undergo various post-translational modifications (PTM) including enzymatic NG ...
Dutch Kidney Foundation (NSN C08-2254, P13-114), by COST Action BM1005: ENOG: European Network on Gasotransmitters (www.gasotransmitters.eu)
Springer | 25/10/2021  
Abstract In several hours of a calm meteorological situation, a relatively significant level of radioactivity may accumulate around the ...
data. The research of MK was partially supported by MŠMT ČR LTC18075 and EU-COST Action CA1622. Dr. T.V. Guy provided us a useful feedback
Springer | 25/10/2021  
Abstract The current use of regenerated water in agriculture has led to the emergence of new forms of pollutants, such as pharmaceutical ...
Acknowledgements This work was supported by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Action ES1403). Author information
European Journal of Nutrition | 26/10/2021  
Purpose Chlorogenic acid (CGA) and caffeic acid (CA) are bioactive compounds in whole grains, berries, apples, some citrus fruits and ...
.B. acknowledge the European Cooperation for Science and Technology (COST Action) CA16112 “NutRedOx: Personalized Nutrition in Aging Society
MDPI | 26/10/2021  
Metal complexes based on transition metals have rich photochemical and photophysical properties that are derived from a variety of excited ...
ITMO-Cancer Aviesan, the French national Ligue contre le Cancer and the European Union COST Action ProteoCure (C.G. & A.C.J). Institutional
MDPI | 26/10/2021  
Cancer multidrug resistance (MDR) is one of the main challenges for cancer treatment efficacy. MDR is a phenomenon by which tumor cells ...
/BPD/122871/2016. The authors also acknowledge the European COST Action-European Network on Microvesicles and Exosomes in Health and Disease
MDPI | 27/10/2021  
Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) accounts for up to 15% of all breast cancer (BC) cases and responds well to endocrine treatment when ...
ILC [209]. To this aim LOBSTERPOT, a COST-funded (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) action initiated by the ELBBC, proposes to
Springer | 27/10/2021  
Abstract Microalgae with high growth rates represent a potential source of carotenoids including fucoxanthin. For commercial fucoxanthin ...
is based upon work from COST Action CA15136 (EUROCAROTEN) supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) program.
Springer | 28/10/2021  
Abstract Titanium oxide (TiO2) is an oxide with a wide range of technological and industrial applications. The interaction of hydrogen with ...
of the MAPS program used in the construction of the slab models, and COST Action CA18234. Dr. B. Diawara is acknowledged for the Modelview
MDPI | 28/10/2021  
This study brings together three subjects: urban rehabilitation, social innovation, and new working spaces, envisaging an intersectoral ...
New Working Spaces Deliverable D 1.1. In Internal Working Paper. COST Action CA18214: The Geography of New Working Spaces and Impact on the
Springer | 31/10/2021  
Abstract A compressible liquid-drop approach adjusted to uniform matter many-body calculations based on chiral EFT interactions and to the ...
IEA-303083 BEOS project, the CNRS/IN2P3 NewMAC project, and benefit from PHAROS COST Action MP16214. S.R. is supported by Grant No. DE-FG02-
Springer | 31/10/2021  
Abstract In this paper, we study Friedmann cosmology with time-varying vacuum energy density in the context of Brans–Dicke theory. We ...
-M (ICCUB). JSP also acknowledges participation in the COST Association Action CA18108 “Quantum Gravity Phenomenology in the Multimessenger