Abstract: Embodiments include a Schottky barrier diode (SBD) structure and method of forming the same, the SBD structure including a current blockage feature to inhibit current from leaking at an interface with a shallow trench isolation regions surrounding an anode region of the SBD structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator. 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has a formula as C15H10O2, a molecular weight of 222.2390. The optimum concentration of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in the plant growth regulator is in a range of 10 ?M to 200 ?M. The plant growth regulator further contains a pesticidally acceptable carrier. The present disclosure further provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in regulating plant growth. In the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator of the present disclosure, 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has the ABA-like effects, and is more stable, easily available, cheaper, and environmentally friendly. Therefore, the present disclosure is suitable for large-scale popularization.

Abstract: A system performs adaptive thermal ceiling control at runtime. The system includes computing circuits and a thermal management module. When detecting a runtime condition change that affects power consumption in the system, the thermal management module determines an adjustment to the thermal ceiling of a computing circuit, and increases the thermal ceiling of the computing circuit according to the adjustment.

Abstract: An electronic device and charging foot seat thereof are provided, where the electronic device adapted to be charged by a charger pad, and the charging foot seat includes a foot pad configured to be partially embedded into a casing of the electronic device, and a plurality of metal pins disposed through and protruding from the foot pad and configured to be electrically connected to at least one circuit board of the electronic device and configured to contact the charger pad so as to form a charging path over the circuit board and the charger pad for charging the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is an anti-Nipah virus monoclonal antibody having neutralization activity. The antibody consists of a monkey-derived variable region and a human constant region, and both light and heavy chains of the monkey-derived variable region have unique CDR regions. The antibody provided by the present invention has an excellent antigen binding capability, and has good binding activity with Bangladesh Nipah virus and Malaysia Nipah virus glycoprotein G. The antibody can effectively neutralize the Nipahpseudovirus. Moreover, the neutralization activity of the antibody is enhanced as the concentration of the antibody increases, and nearly 100% neutralization of the Nipahpseudovirus can be achieved at a concentration of 1 ?g/mL. Also disclosed in the present invention is an application of the monoclonal antibody against the Nipah virus glycoprotein G in preparation of a Nipah virus treatment drug.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing one or more needles of a probe card by refining and processing a conductive body that extends from the probe card to form a respective tip at the end of the respective conductive body. Forming the respective tip of a respective needle includes removing respective portions from the end of the conductive body by flowing an electrolytic fluid between a conductive pattern structure and an end of the respective conductive body. Removing the respective portions with the flow of the electrons may be performed in multiple successive steps to form various needles with various sizes, shapes, and profiles (e.g., cylindrical, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, etc.).

Abstract: A method includes forming a stack of channel layers and sacrificial layers over a substrate, patterning the stack to form a fin-shape structure, and recessing a portion of the fin-shape structure to form a recess. A top surface of the substrate under the recess is covered at least by a bottommost sacrificial layer of the stack. The method also includes forming inner spacers on terminal ends of the sacrificial layers that are above the bottommost sacrificial layer, depositing an undoped layer in the recess, and forming a doped epitaxial feature over the undoped layer. The undoped layer covers terminal ends of a bottommost channel layer of the stack. The doped epitaxial feature covers terminal ends of the channel layers that are above the bottommost channel layer.

Abstract: A device may receive, from a fiber sensor device, sensing data associated with a fiber optic cable, the sensing data being produced by an activity that poses a threat of damage to the fiber optic cable, and the sensing data identifying: amplitudes of vibration signals, frequencies of the vibration signals, patterns of the vibration signals, times associated with the vibration signals, and locations along the fiber optic cable associated with the vibration signals. The device may process, with a machine learning model, the sensing data to determine a threat level of the activity to the fiber optic cable, the machine learning model having been trained based on historical information regarding detected vibrations, historical information regarding sources of the detected vibrations, and historical information regarding threat levels to the fiber optic cable. The device may perform one or more actions based on the threat level to the fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin structure. A source/drain region is formed on the fin structure. A first gate structure is disposed over the fin structure. A source/drain contact is disposed over the source/drain region. The source/drain contact has a protruding segment that protrudes at least partially over the first gate structure. The source/drain contact electrically couples together the source/drain region and the first gate structure.

Abstract: A cell activation reactor and a cell activation method are provided. The cell activation reactor includes a body, a rotating part, an upper cover, a microporous film, and multiple baffles. The body has an accommodating space, which is suitable for accommodating multiple cells and multiple magnetic beads. The rotating part is disposed in the accommodating space and includes multiple impellers. The microporous film is disposed in the accommodating space and covers multiple holes of the accommodating space. The baffles are disposed in the body. When the rotating part is driven to rotate, the interaction between the baffles and the impellers separates the cells and the magnetic beads.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for public speaking guidance is provided. A processor retrieves speaker data regarding a speech made by a user. A processor separates the speaker data into one or more speaker modalities. A processor extracts one or more speaker features from the speaker data for the one or more speaker modalities. A processor generates a performance classification based on the one or more speaker features. A processor sends to the user guidance regarding the speech based on the performance classification.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A photoresist layer is formed over a material layer on a substrate. The photoresist layer has a composition including a solvent and a first photo-active compound dissolved in the solvent. The first photo-active compound is represented by the following formula (A1) or formula (A2): Zr12O8(OH)14(RCO2)18 ??Formula (A1); or Hf6O4(OH)6(RCO2)10 ??Formula (A2). R in the formula (A1) and R in the formula (A2) each include one of the following formulae (1) to (6): The photoresist layer is patterned. The material layer is etched using the photoresist layer as an etch mask.

Abstract: A DFOS system and machine learning method that automatically localizes manholes, which forms a key step in a fiber optic cable mapping process. Our system and method utilize weakly supervised learning techniques to predict manhole locations based on ambient data captured along the fiber optic cable route. To improve any non-informative ambient data, we employ data selection and label assignment strategies and verify their effectiveness extensively in a variety of settings, including data efficiency and generalizability to different fiber optic cable routes. We describe post-processing steps that bridge the gap between classification and localization and combining results from multiple predictions.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a novel strain of Glutamicibacter, derived from insects, which efficiently degrades bifenthrin, belonging to the field of microbial strains. The Glutamicibacter CCTCC NO: M20221445 of the present disclosure was isolated from the intestinal tract of bifenthrin-resistant Ectropis grisescens Warren larvae. It exhibits unique genomic characteristics, growth and phenotypic traits, physiological and biochemical characteristics, as well as the ability to utilize and degrade bifenthrin efficiently. Specifically, it can effectively degrade bifenthrin. Based on phenotypic features, physiological and biochemical characteristics, chemical composition, and molecular biology-based polyphasic classification, Glutamicibacter CCTCC NO: M20221445 is identified as a new species. This bacterium possesses the capability to efficiently degrade bifenthrin, laying the foundation for biological control of E. grisecens and offering new microbial resources to address pesticide residue problems.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for evaluating a degree of frequency regulation urgency of a generator set, a power system and a storage medium.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present disclosure is an intelligent cut tobacco drying control system and method based on volatile moisture content, wherein the system comprises a heat and mass transfer process analysis module, a material and energy accounting module, a prediction model module, a model control module and an abnormality early warning module. The present disclosure analyzes a drying process of the thin sheet shredded tobacco leaf drying machine, can provide theoretical support for building the intelligent control system under changeable conditions and realize intelligent production of drying shredded tobacco leaves. The present disclosure aims to transform the existing control mode and accurately predict the drainage opening by using a fitting model between the volatile moisture content and the drainage opening, so as to realize transformation from artificial control to intelligent control.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a porous membrane suitable for use as a separator of a lithium ion battery, comprising the following steps: 1) compounding a polymer and hydrophobic filler by dry mixing; 2) extruding the compounded mixture to obtain a cast film and 3) stretching the cast film to obtain the porous membrane. A porous membrane suitable for use as a separator of a lithium ion battery, a separator for a lithium ion battery, a lithium ion battery, and a device are also provided.