Abstract: A system and method for magnetic resonance imaging is provided. The method includes dividing k-space into a plurality of regions along a dividing direction; scanning an object using a plurality of sampling sequences; acquiring a plurality of groups of data lines; filling the plurality of groups of data lines into the plurality of regions of the k-space; and reconstructing an image based on the filled k-space.

Abstract: The invention described in the application relates to a panel of gene expression markers for patient with a tumor. The invention thus provides methods and compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating gene expression levels of the markers and methods of using such gene expression levels to evaluate the likelihood of disease progression or response to chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Such information can be usd in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.

Abstract: Use of a pomegranate skin extract for use in the treatment of metabolic syndrome, more particularly, fatty liver disease. More particularly, the pomegranate skin extract is used in inhibiting body weight gain in the prevention and/or the treatment of fatty liver disease in mammals.

Abstract: A thermionic power generation unit applied to the field of nuclear energy, firepower, and solar energy power generation comprises multiple thermionic receiving and sending mixed electrodes and a last-stage receiving electrode. The multiple thermionic receiving and sending mixed electrodes are serially connected in turn, and then connected with the last-stage receiving electrode in series. The work temperature of the receiving and sending mixed electrodes of the thermionic power generation unit is same or close to that of the receiving electrode. The needed temperature of the heat source is relatively low, and the loss of heat energy is low. The device has the characteristics of simplification, economy, efficiency and security.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reconstruction of magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The method includes collecting data in each initial channel and filling the data in an initial K-space, the data including data in a calibration data area and data in an undersampled area; constructing a target virtual space, and mapping initial K-space data to the target virtual space; constructing, in the target virtual space, a target optimized virtual space by retaining channel data having a high signal-to-noise ratio; filling out the undersampled area in the target optimized virtual space, and acquiring complete data in the target optimized virtual space; converting the complete data in the target optimized virtual space to an image domain to obtain an image. The method advantageously increases the signal-to-noise ratio of the channel data and significantly improves the image quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant having increased resistance to pathogens, wherein the protein SOBIR1 from Arabidopsis thaliana or a homologous protein, which is capable of interacting with at least one of the PRR receptor proteins RLP30 or RLP1, and at least one of the PRR receptor proteins RLP30 or RLP1 are overexpressed in comparison with the wild-type plant or are newly synthesized. The pathogens are preferably fungi, in particular from the genus Sclerotinia, and bacteria, in particular from the genus Xanthomonas. The invention further relates to a method for producing a plant having increased resistance to pathogens.

Abstract: A suspension rotary water pressure energy conversion power output device includes energy converters fixed to a rotating shaft, a ring shape frame being concentric with and fixed to the rotating shaft, a turnover mechanism, a supporting base and a hydraulic transmission mechanism. At least three energy converters are radially and uniformly arranged around the rotating shaft. The ring shape frame is driven by the turnover mechanism to rotate. The device is arranged in the water in a microgravity suspension state, the device is circularly and continuously rotated around the rotating shaft under smaller external force. During the rotation, the floating energy is converted to hydraulic energy by releasing a floating buoy. By multiple said devices used in combination, the hydraulic oil is pressed into a high-pressure oil accumulator continuously to be used directly or for electric power generation in a hydraulic generator.

Abstract: A light intensity detection system for a wind turbine including a single light sensor adapted to measure the intensity of light, a housing for protecting the single light sensor from environmental influences, and a driving mechanism configured to allow the single light sensor to receive light from a first direction at a first time and from a second direction at a second time.

Abstract: A floating buoy turnover hydraulic power output device, comprising a buoy (1), an outer frame support (2), support stands (35, 36), a power turnover mechanism (27), and a hydraulic actuator (41). The device can continuously and circularly rotate around the rotary shafts (23, 24) under little external force, and can release the buoy (1) during the rotation to convert buoyancy potential energy into hydraulic energy. Combined use of a set of the devices can continuously force hydraulic oil into the high pressure accumulator (42) for direct use.

Abstract: A light intensity detection system for a wind turbine including a single light sensor adapted to measure the intensity of light, a housing for protecting the single light sensor from environmental influences, and a driving mechanism configured to allow the single light sensor to receive light from a first direction at a first time and from a second direction at a second time.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-core processor system, including: multiple central processor units and multiple groups of level-one hardware message queues. Each central processor unit is separately connected to a group of level-one hardware message queues and is configured to process messages in the level-one hardware message queues. Each group of level-one hardware message queues includes multiple level-one hardware message queues. Moreover, in each group of level-one hardware message queues, a level-one hardware message queue having a higher priority is scheduled preferentially, and level-one hardware message queues having the same priority are scheduled in a round-robin manner according to round robin scheduling weights. Through the multi-core processor system provided in the present invention, the efficiency and performance of the multi-core processor system are improved.

Abstract: A monolithic crystal having the atomic formula WnXmYpZr, with at least one dimension greater than about 10 mm. A method for top seed, solution growth of a monolithic crystal, wherein the method includes the steps of: preparing a precursor, forming a seed crystal, and forming the monolithic crystal. Some configurations of the method include the differential control of the crystal flux temperature in a furnace and the rotational frequency of a seed crystal in the crystal flux.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purified fungal extract (SsE1) that elicits immune responses in plants and the identification of the plant receptor AtRLP30 which mediates the recognition of SsE1. Further provided are methods for the production of the extract SsE1, and the use of the SsE1 and AtRLP30 in plants in order to modulate the plants immune response, in particular against fungal infections with Sclerotinia spp. or Botrytis spp.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for reconstruction of magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The method includes collecting data in each initial channel and filling the data in an initial K-space, the data including data in a calibration data area and data in an undersampled area; constructing a target virtual space, and mapping initial K-space data to the target virtual space; constructing, in the target virtual space, a target optimized virtual space by retaining channel data having a high signal-to-noise ratio; filling out the undersampled area in the target optimized virtual space, and acquiring complete data in the target optimized virtual space; converting the complete data in the target optimized virtual space to an image domain to obtain an image. The method advantageously increases the signal-to-noise ratio of the channel data and significantly improves the image quality.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided having a closable chamber that can be sealed and is capable of withstanding an increased pressure and high temperature. The chamber has several inlet ports for the supply of various process liquids, such as deposition solutions, DI water for rinsing, etc., and a port for the supply of a gas under pressure. The apparatus also includes a solution heater and a control system for controlling temperature and pressure in the chamber. Uniform deposition is achieved by carrying out the deposition process under pressure and under temperature slightly below the boiling point of the solution. The solution can be supplied from above via a shower head formed in the cover, or through the bottom of the chamber. Rinsing or other auxiliary solutions are supplied via a radially moveable chemical dispensing arm that can be arranged above the substrate parallel thereto.

Abstract: A method and a system for measuring and calibrating an imaging magnetic field in a magnetic resonance apparatus are provided. The method includes: providing the imaging magnetic field, where the imaging magnetic field is adapted for scanning an object; sampling a signal corresponding to the imaging magnetic field; processing the signal to obtain an actual magnetic field intensity; and calibrating based on a difference between the actual magnetic field intensity and a target magnetic field intensity. The system includes: a magnetic component, adapted for scanning an object to be imaged; a sampling unit, adapted for sampling a signal corresponding to the imaging magnetic field; a processing unit, adapted for processing the signal to obtain an actual magnetic field intensity; a calibration unit, adapted for calibrating based on a difference between the actual magnetic field intensity and a target magnetic field intensity; and a control unit, adapted for controlling the system.

Abstract: A method and a parallel acquisition image reconstruction device for magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The method may include: sampling magnetic resonance signals from a plurality of channels, and filling the magnetic resonance signals in an initial k-space; obtaining a first virtual space by performing a mathematical transformation, and obtaining a second virtual space by reserving virtual channels of the first virtual space; calculating a first combination coefficient, and a second combination coefficient; putting the first combination coefficient and the second combination coefficient into a predetermined objective function to obtain the data of the second virtual space; and transforming the data of the second virtual space to an image domain to obtain a reconstructed image. The method of the present disclosure reserves data of channels having a high signal-to-noise ratio to serve as the second virtual space, whereby the image reconstruction speed and signal-to-noise ratio of image are improved.

Abstract: A method is provided which includes forming a metal layer and converting at least a portion of the metal layer to a hydrated metal oxide layer. Another method is provided which includes selectively depositing a dielectric layer upon another dielectric layer and selectively depositing a metal layer adjacent to the dielectric layer. Consequently, a microelectronic topography is formed which includes a metal feature and an adjacent dielectric portion comprising lower and upper layers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material, respectively. A topography including a metal feature having a single layer with at least four elements lining a lower surface and sidewalls of the metal feature is also provided herein. The fluid/s used to form such a single layer may be analyzed by test equipment configured to measure the concentration of all four elements. In some cases, the composition of the fluid/s may be adjusted based upon the analysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-core processor system, including: multiple central processor units and multiple groups of level-one hardware message queues. Each central processor unit is separately connected to a group of level-one hardware message queues and is configured to process messages in the level-one hardware message queues. Each group of level-one hardware message queues includes multiple level-one hardware message queues. Moreover, in each group of level-one hardware message queues, a level-one hardware message queue having a higher priority is scheduled preferentially, and level-one hardware message queues having the same priority are scheduled in a round-robin manner according to round robin scheduling weights. Through the multi-core processor system provided in the present invention, the efficiency and performance of the multi-core processor system are improved.

Abstract: A method is provided which includes forming a metal layer and converting at least a portion of the metal layer to a hydrated metal oxide layer. Another method is provided which includes selectively depositing a dielectric layer upon another dielectric layer and selectively depositing a metal layer adjacent to the dielectric layer. Consequently, a microelectronic topography is formed which includes a metal feature and an adjacent dielectric portion comprising lower and upper layers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material, respectively. A topography including a metal feature having a single layer with at least four elements lining a lower surface and sidewalls of the metal feature is also provided herein. The fluid/s used to form such a single layer may be analyzed by test equipment configured to measure the concentration of all four elements. In some cases, the composition of the fluid/s may be adjusted based upon the analysis.