Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs are useful for conferring improved nitrogen stress tolerance or NUE and yield. Compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprise these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilize these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode nitrogen stress tolerance polypeptides.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of resveratrol nervonic acid ester, comprising the following steps of: step 1: weighing resveratrol, a nervonic acid and thiocarbonyldiimidazole according to a molar ratio of 1:1:0.8 to 1:7:11.2 in a reactor; step 2: adding a certain amount of solvent into the reactor to completely dissolve the reactants; and step 3: stirring for reaction at room temperature for 30 min to 180 min. The preparation method is safe, efficient and clean, and enables synthesis of the resveratrol nervonic acid ester with high conversion rate, high purity and high yield.

Abstract: This application discloses a method including a transmit end that generates and sends a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU), and a receive end that receives the PPDU and parses the PPDU. An enhanced directional multi-gigabit (EDMG) modulation field in the PPDU includes a channel estimation field (CEF), the CEF includes a CEF sequence, and a length of the CEF sequence is m, where m is determined based on a quantity of bonding channels and a quantity of subcarriers included on a channel. When a discrete Fourier transform-spread-orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DFT-S-OFDM) technology is introduced into a 60 GHz WLAN standard, an applied CEF sequence included in a CEF can be determined, and DFT-S-OFDM transmission is further performed by using the CEF sequence. In this way, a PAPR of a WLAN system can be reduced while frequency division multiplexing for a plurality of users is supported.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing adaptive loop filtering are described. One example method of video processing includes making a first determination, for a conversion between a video unit of a video and a bitstream of the video, a first luma adaptive loop filter, ALF, boundary across which a luma adaptive loop filter is selectively applied to a luma component of the video unit and a second luma ALF boundary; making a second determination, from the second luma ALF boundary, a chroma ALF boundary across which a chroma adaptive loop filter is selectively applied for a chroma component of the video unit; and performing the conversion based on the first determination and the second determination.

Abstract: A dual-mode combined control method for a multi-inverter system based on a double split transformer is provided. For an extremely-weak grid, the method provides the dual-mode combined control method for a multi-inverter system based on a double split transformer. According to the method, the equivalent grid impedance at a point of common coupling (PCC) of one grid-connected inverter (GCI) in the multi-inverter system based on the double split transformer is obtained with a grid impedance identification algorithm, and the system sequentially operates in a full current source mode, a hybrid mode, and a full voltage source mode according to a gradually increasing equivalent grid impedance, thereby effectively improving the stability of the multi-inverter system based on the double split transformer during variation of the strength of the grid. The method ensures that the system can still operate stably in the extremely-weak grid.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides, and recombinant DNA constructs are useful for conferring improved drought tolerance and yield. Compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprise these recombinant DNA constructs; and methods utilize these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA constructs comprise a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotides encode drought tolerance polypeptides.

Abstract: A method for video processing is described. The method includes determining, for a conversion between a video unit of a video and a bitstream representation of the video, whether to enable a mirrored padding process for padding an unavailable luma sample during an application of a loop filtering tool to the video unit; and performing the conversion based on the determining.

Abstract: A hard disk supporting structure is provided. The hard disk supporting structure includes a hard disk rack, a telescopic connecting rod, and a motor. The hard disk rack is for disposing at least one hard disk. An end of the telescopic connecting rod is connected to a rear end of the hard disk rack. The motor is connected to the other end of the telescopic connecting rod through a transmission mechanism; the motor drives the telescopic connecting rod to extend or retract through the transmission mechanism, to drive the hard disk rack to move back and forth. The present disclosure can automatically move the hard disk rack back and forth through a structure with automatic telescopic function, which saves labor, and improves efficiency.

Abstract: A conveying device and a medical device. The conveying device includes a catheter mechanism and a limiting body; wherein the catheter mechanism comprises an inner tube assembly and an outer tube, and the outer tube is sleeved on the inner tube assembly and is configured to be movable along an axial direction of the inner tube assembly; the limiting body is connected to a distal outer surface of the inner tube assembly and is configured to expand or contract along a radial direction of the inner tube assembly; the conveying device is configured such that the catheter mechanism is configured to load the medical stent and to release the medical stent when the outer tube moves from distal to proximal, and the limiting body is configured to expand when the medical stent is released so as to position the medical stent in a target position.

Abstract: A mobile interaction device, includes: a route determination module configured to determine a driving route of a moving vehicle on which a user is present based on interaction information, communication quality information related to a location, and road information; and a communication module configured to perform interacting information with outside of the moving vehicle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify two-dimensional images via scene-based editing using three-dimensional representations of the two-dimensional images. For instance, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to generate and modify shadows in the two-dimensional images according to various shadow maps. Additionally, the disclosed systems utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to modify humans in the two-dimensional images. The disclosed systems also utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to provide scene scale estimation via scale fields of the two-dimensional images. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilizes three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to generate and visualize 3D planar surfaces for modifying objects in two-dimensional images.

Abstract: A stereo projection screen including a scattering screen having a scattering structure layer, a phase retardation layer disposed between the scattering structure layer and the polarized projector, and a metal reflection layer covering at least a part of the scattering structure layer is provided. The scattering structure layer and the phase retardation layer are arranged in a first display area and a second display area of the stereo projection screen. The metal reflection layer is arranged in at least one of the first display area and the second display area. A first image light beam having a first polarization state has a second polarization state after being transmitted to the first display area and leaving the stereo projection screen. A second image light beam having the first polarization state still has the first polarization state after being transmitted to the second display area and leaving the stereo projection screen.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for preparing high-purity spherical magnesium and/or high-purity magnesium powder are provided. The apparatus includes a vertical furnace body, a heating zone, and a condensing zone, where a periphery of the condensing zone is provided with a first thermal insulation device and a second thermal insulation device sequentially from bottom to top, and each of the first thermal insulation device and the second thermal insulation device is removably arranged; the periphery of the condensing zone is further provided with a liquid cooling device; a gas inlet and a gas outlet are formed in the condensing zone; and an inner wall of the condensing zone is provided with an arrangement structure configured to arrange a collection device. A heating temperature of a material and condensation conditions in the condensing zone are controlled to make an evaporated magnesium vapor condensed on the collection device in the condensing zone.

Abstract: Provided is a lamp unit, a connector, and a lamp system having the lamp unit that includes a lamp panel, a connector having a rotating shaft, and a first connection portion and a second connection portion each being sleeved on the rotating shaft in a hinge form and being rotatable relative to each other around the rotating shaft, and connection ports detachably snap-fitted with one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion. The relative angle between the first connection portion and the second connection portion can be adjusted after the lamp units are connected in a three-dimensional manner via the connectors. In addition, one of the first connection portion and the second connection portion of each connector is detachably snap-fitted with a connection port of each lamp unit, which can make the connection between the lamp units more secure while ensuring convenient assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, and R7 are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) as well as the use of such compounds as M4 receptor agonists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) inhibitors in cancer immunotherapy. Specifically, the disclosure provides methods of treating a cancer in a subject in need of cancer immunotherapy, comprising administering a HIF-1a inhibitor to the subject and a second cancer immunotherapeutic agent to the subject, wherein the HIF-1a inhibitor comprising echinomycin, and wherein the second cancer immunotherapeutic agent comprising an anti-CTLA-4 antibody including Ipilimumab or Tremelimumab.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a circuit board assembly, including: providing a circuit substrate, the circuit substrate having a base layer, a wiring layer formed on the base layer, and a conductive casing formed on the wiring layer, the conductive casing defining a cavity for exposing the wiring layer; mounting an electronic component in the cavity, the electronic component electrically connected to the exposed wiring layer; filling a heat conductive medium in the cavity, the electronic component immersed in the heat conductive medium; forming a conductive cover on the conductive casing, the conductive cover enclosing the conductive casing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a garbage bin, which includes a main body and a filter component. The main body is provided with an opening. The filter component is detachably provided on the opening to close the opening. The main body is further provided with a water inlet. The filter component is detachably provided on the opening, the opening is not only configured to drain water during operation but also configured to pour garbage after operation, thus, it is unnecessary to provide another window for cleaning the garbage, thereby beneficially reducing the processing difficulty; in addition, after the filter component is disassembled, cleaning of a worker for an inside of the garbage bin and the filter component may be further facilitated, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: Described herein are window retrofits including a monolithic silica aerogel slab having (i) an average haze value of <5% as calculated in accordance with ASTM standard D1003-13 and (ii) a U-factor of <0.5 BTU/sf/hr/° F., and a transparent polymer envelope sealed at an internal pressure of ?1 atmosphere, wherein the monolithic silica aerogel slab is encapsulated in the transparent polymer envelope. The monolithic aerogel slab can have a transmittance>94% at 8 mm thickness. The window retrofit can be bonded to a glass sheet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify two-dimensional images via scene-based editing using three-dimensional representations of the two-dimensional images. For instance, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to generate and modify shadows in the two-dimensional images according to various shadow maps. Additionally, the disclosed systems utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to modify humans in the two-dimensional images. The disclosed systems also utilize three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to provide scene scale estimation via scale fields of the two-dimensional images. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems utilizes three-dimensional representations of two-dimensional images to generate and visualize 3D planar surfaces for modifying objects in two-dimensional images.