Abstract: A sterile procedure for the filing of solids into pharmaceutical containers and the sealing thereof under sterile conditions is provided. Exemplary containers include syringes, vials, capsules, ampoules, single-dose devices or cartridges. The containers can be filled with powder, granules, nanoparticles or microparticles. After sealing, the containers are airtight. More specifically, the procedure minimizes adherence of those solids to the interior surfaces of the containers during the filling and sealing steps, thus ensuring airtightness of the seal and precision of the weight of the solid dispensed into the containers.

Abstract: Gel electrolytes include a mixture of red seaweed polysaccharide and metal hydroxide. The gel electrolytes are prepared by a method involving mixing, melting, and gelating the mixture of red seaweed polysaccharide and metal hydroxide. The gel electrolytes are suitable for use in metal-air batteries having metal-air electrochemical cells including an anode, a cathode, the gel electrolyte.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are agricultural compositions comprising plant messenger packs (PMPs), methods for using the same, and methods and related bioreactors for manufacturing PMPs.

Abstract: A method for access and mobility policy control in a communications network, the method comprising receiving at a first policy control entity for handling UE policies from a network node a notification including access and mobility policy data for a user equipment, the notification further including an application identifier or a packet flow descriptor to which the access and mobility policy data applies; obtaining at the first policy control entity PDU session information for the user equipment relative to the application identifier or the packet flow descriptor, particularly wherein the PDU session information is at least one of an application start/stop event, an out of credit event, a reallocation of credit event or a usage report; and modifying at least one access and mobility policy at the first policy control entity based on the obtained PDU session information. The network node may be a user data repository.

Abstract: The substrate for diffusing volatile substances comprises a dispersible binder and a natural material, and the percentages by weight in the dry state are: dispersible binder: 15-45%; and natural material: 55-75%. It may also comprise a preservative. It provides a substrate that provides constant and durable air diffusion properties.

Abstract: The construction system includes a composition that includes Portland cement, nano-TiO2, and slag cement. The composition may also include water. The composition is cured via a CO2 curing process to produce a self-cleaning photocatalytic composite with lower carbon footprint and may be more economically manufactured than known cement-based photocatalytic composites. The unveiled synergistic effect of using slag cement and applying a CO2 curing process may reduce the porosity of the material and reduce the penetration of the pollutants that will accumulate in the surface. Thus, pollutants will be more exposed to UV light and decompose the pollutants in a greater rate. The construction system is self-cleaning in that water, such as from rainfall, may effectively clean the cured composition to reset the sequestering capabilities for the construction system to continue to remove toxic gases for the atmosphere.

Abstract: Described here are devices for closing one or more tissues, and handles for controlling these devices. Generally, the devices described here comprise a snare loop assembly, wherein the snare loop assembly comprises a snare and a suture loop, and a handle for controlling the snare loop assembly. In some variations the snare loop assembly may comprise a retention member that may releasably connect the suture loop to the snare. In other variations the devices comprise one or more force-reducing suture locks to help prevent the suture loop from inadvertently disengaging from the snare loop assembly. In still other variations, the excess-suture management features. The handles described here may be configured to remove excess suture from a suture loop, and may also be configured to release the suture loop from the snare loop assembly.

Abstract: Described herein is a genetically modified plant or non-human animal having reduced expression of an endogenous target gene.

Abstract: An agricultural formulation for stimulating growth and/or increasing crop yields and/or protecting crops against diseases and pests, including at least one bacterial strain of B. safensis having deposit number RGM 2450 and/or a bacterial strain of B. siamensis having deposit number RGM 2529 and excipients for agricultural use. The composition serves as a crop bioprotector and/or biocontroller. A method for stimulating growth and/or increasing crop yields and/or protecting crops against diseases and pests is also related.

Abstract: The substrate for diffusing volatile substances comprises a dispersible binder and a biodegradable material, the percentages by weight on the dry state being preferably: dispersible binder: 15-45% and biodegradable material: 55-75%. It may also comprise a biodegradable preservative such as sodium benzoate. It permits to provide a biodegradable substrate to diffuse volatile substances, which has a short biodegradation time.

Abstract: A floating platform for high-power wind turbines, comprising a concrete substructure, said concrete substructure forming the base of the platform, which remains semi-submerged in the operating position, and consisting of a square lower slab on which a series of beams and five hollow reinforced concrete cylinders are constructed, distributed at the corners and the center of said lower slab; a metal superstructure supported on the concrete substructure and forming the base for connection with the wind turbine tower, said tower being coupled at the center thereof; and metal covers covering each of the cylinders, on which the metal superstructure is supported and to which vertical pillars are secured, linked together by beams, which join at the central pillar by an element whereon the base of the wind turbine tower is secured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the dose delivered through a radiosensitive film under exposure to ionizing radiations, to a system comprising such device and to the use of such device. More particularly, the device comprises a reflection film; at least one light source; a radiosensitive film; and an optical sensor system comprising a 2-D array of one or more photoresistor units and/or semiconductor units. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the device previously described; a readout integrated circuit unit connected to the optical sensor system of the device; and a processing unit connected to the readout integrated circuit. The present invention also relates to the use of a device as previously described.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for obtaining an image biomarker that quantifies the quality of the trabecular structure of bones. The method includes: retrieving high-resolution CT (Computed Tomography) and/or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) trabecular images from an image database; pre-processing and post-processing the high-resolution CT and/or MRI trabecular images and obtaining the unique image biomarker “QTS”. Pre-processing may include: calculating the region of interest “ROI”; calculating the bone fraction map; eliminating the partial volume effect; and, binarizing. Post-processing may include: skeletonisation and extraction of morphological and structural characteristics. Lastly, the unique image biomarker “QTS” is defined as: QTS=0.7137*Comp1+0.2863*Comp2.

Abstract: A method of distributing ashes by forming water soluble solid product(s) with the ashes. Upon wetting the water soluble product(s), the binder releases in a period of about time thereby allowing the ashes to dissipate into nature while minimizing the likelihood of having airborne ash.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition intended for culture substrates and/or culture solutions comprising the combination of—(a) at least one clay, siliceous or clay-siliceous mineral compound and—(b) at least one carbon compound comprising at least 5% by mass of total carbon and/or at least 1% by mass of organic carbon relative to the total mass of the carbon compound, said combination being obtainable by heat treating, in the presence of water, the mixture of compounds (a) and (b). It also relates to the method of manufacturing and using same as well as a fertilizer or soil conditioner comprising same and the use thereof.

Abstract: Polymers for gene therapy. The present invention relates to a polymer, more specifically a polyphosphazene polymer, that is useful for gene therapy. The invention also relates to a complex comprising the polymer, the method for producing same and uses thereof.

Abstract: A system for and method of gravimetric filling of a solid product in sterile conditions in a pharmaceutical container of small dimensions including syringes, vials, capsules, ampoules, single-dose devices, inhalers, bottles, carpules, well(s) of blister pack(s), sachets or bags with solid substances selected from the group formed by powder, lyophilizate, granules, pellets, nanoparticles or microparticles. More particularly, it relates to a process for the gravimetric filling of pharmaceutical containers with one or more sterile solid pharmaceutical substances or sterile excipients dosed and prepared in an aseptic environment.

Abstract: A device for controlling radiofrequency beams of a given polarization, the device includes a set of at least one cell, comprising a support frame and at least one interconnection internal to the frame. The frame is inscribed within a prism, having a given axis Z? and faces connected to one another by edges oriented along the axis Z?. The frame comprises corner elements, each having a rim coincident with an edge and being arranged such that the frame has, on each face, a slot (440-n) extending along the axis Z?. The interconnection comprises inductive rods, each comprising two ends of which a first end is connected to a rim, the second ends being connected to one another at a connection point positioned in the centre of the frame in a plane orthogonal to the axis Z?. Each cell is configured to carry out polarization-invariant transmission and/or reflection of beams.

Abstract: A cooking system includes a placement plate, and a radiation guiding element which is permeable for infrared radiation and visible light. The radiation guiding element extends in an assembled state at least in part along a normal direction perpendicular to a main extent plane of the placement plate from an upper side to a lower side of the placement plate.

Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of formula (I): and their salts and solvates, wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, and n are as set forth in the specification, as well as to a method for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and use thereof for the treatment and/or prevention of a lysosomal storage disease, such as Gaucher's, and other diseases or disorders that are synucleinopathies.