Abstract: A method and apparatus perform a first hash operation on a first key wherein the first hash operation is biased to map the first key and associated value to a set of frequently-accessed buckets in a hash table. An entry for the first key and associated value is stored in the set of frequently-accessed buckets. A second hash operation is performed on a second key wherein the second hash operation is biased to map the second key and associated value to a set of less frequently-accessed buckets in the hash table. An entry for the second key and associated value is stored in the set of less frequently-accessed buckets. The method and apparatus perform a hash table look up of the requested key in the set of frequently-accessed buckets, if the requested key is not found, then a hash table lookup is performed in the set of less frequently-accessed buckets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and fusion proteins containing at least two Mycobacterium sp.) antigens, and polynucleotides encoding such compositions and fusion proteins. The invention also relates to methods for their use in the treatment, prevention and/or diagnosis of tuberculosis infections.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) R1—Wm—Xn-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-AA7-AA8-AA9-Yp—Zq—R2, wherein AA1 is Phe; AA2 is Trp; AA3 is selected from Met, Leu and lie; AA4 is selected from Lys, Arg and Gln; AA5 is Arg; AA6 is Lys; AA7 is selected from Arg, Lys and His; AA8 is selected from Val, Ile, Leu and Met; and AA9 is Pro. The compound is useful in the treatment and/or care of the skin, hair, nails and/or mucous membranes, in particular for improving the barrier function of the skin, for energizing the skin and as an anti-aging agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal-organic framework and an energy storage system having the same, and more specifically, to an energy storage system that is capable of providing excellent electrical conductivity and electrochemical capacity properties, especially excellent electrochemical performance at low temperatures, by means of a novel one-dimensional metal-organic framework having thianthrene-based organic ligands.

Abstract: A gas sampling device is disclosed. The gas sampling device includes a first block having at least a first opening. The first block includes at least a first passageway terminating at the first opening. The first opening may be in an exterior face of the first block. The gas sampling device includes a second block having at least a second opening. The second block includes at least a second passageway terminating at the first opening. The second opening may be in the exterior face of the second block. The first block and the second block may be adjacent and in contact with each other. The first passageway and the second passageway form a flow path, wherein the first block and the second block abut and contact each other, and the first opening and the second opening are aligned.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mutant microorganism in which a glycerol catabolic pathway and a 1,3-PDO biosynthetic pathway are introduced into a microorganism incapable of using glycerol as a carbon source, and a method of producing 1,3-PDO using the same. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to produce 1,3-PDO while growing a mutant microorganism having 1,3-PDO production ability by using the inexpensive raw material glycerol as a single carbon source. Thus, the present disclosure is useful for the economical production of 1,3-PDO.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a substrate, a first insulation layer and an electrical contact. The first insulation layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The electrical contact is disposed on the substrate and has a first portion surrounded by the first insulation layer and a second portion exposed from the first insulation layer, and a neck portion between the first portion and the second portion of the electrical contact. Further, the second portion tapers from the neck portion.

Abstract: Memory allocation for processing-in-memory operations, including: receiving, by an allocation module, a memory allocation request indicating a plurality of data structure operands for a processing-in-memory operation; determining a memory allocation pattern for the plurality of data structure operands, wherein the memory allocation pattern interleaves a plurality of component pages of a memory page across the plurality of data structure operands; and allocating the memory page based on the determined memory allocation pattern.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a solar reflecting film and a preparation method thereof. The solar reflecting film includes a substrate and a functional layer stacked on each other. The functional layer includes a first reflecting layer, a barrier layer, and a second reflecting layer stacked on the substrate in order. The barrier layer includes a first barrier layer and a second barrier layer stacked on the first barrier layer. The first barrier layer is metal fluoride, inorganic non-metallic oxide, metal oxide or a combination thereof. The second barrier layer is metal oxides, metal nitrides, semiconductor doped compounds or a combination thereof. And a material of the first barrier layer is at least partially different from that of the second barrier layer.

Abstract: An array substrate, a display panel and a display device are provided. The array substrate includes a semiconductor pattern, a first gate, a second gate and a first metal part. The semiconductor pattern includes a first channel overlapping with the first gate, a second channel overlapping with the second gate, and a first connection part connecting the first channel with the second channel. The first metal part overlaps with the first connection part and is electrically connected to the first connection part. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is beneficial to improving the uniformity of current distribution of a transistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for constructing an obligate anaerobic Salmonella strain, the obligate anaerobic Salmonella strain constructed by using said method, and the use thereof in tumor therapy.

Abstract: A low-dose PET image restoration method and system, a device, and a medium are provided. The method includes: S1, performing blocking processing on a training image comprising a low-dose PET image, an MR image, and a standard-dose PET image to obtain a first patch, and performing first preprocessing on the first patch to obtain a second patch; S2, obtaining, according to the second patch, a first joint dictionary by means of sparse coding and dictionary updating; and S3, restoring the low-dose PET image to a restored image of the standard-dose PET image according to the first joint dictionary.

Abstract: The invention relates to new laminate showing excellent properties when being adhered to a surface such as the skin. The laminate can for example be used for the preparation of articles such as wound dressings which are used for promoting/supporting the process of the healing of a wound.

Abstract: A novel organic compound and an organic electroluminescent element using the organic compound are disclosed. The novel organic compound has excellent thermal stability and light-emitting ability. Organic electroluminescent elements containing the organic compound in one or more organic layers has improved properties such as a high light-emitting efficiency, a low driving voltage, and a long lifespan.

Abstract: A package structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The package structure includes a wiring structure, a first electronic device, a second electronic device, a first underfill, a second underfill and a stiff bonding material. The first electronic device and the second electronic device are disposed on the wiring structure, and are electrically connected to each other through the wiring structure. The first underfill is disposed in a first space between the first electronic device and the wiring structure. The second underfill is disposed in a second space between the second electronic device and the wiring structure. The stiff bonding material is disposed in a central gap between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The stiff bonding material is different from the first underfill and the second underfill.

Abstract: An optical assembly includes a light-emitting device, a partition structure and a cover. The partition structure defines a first space for accommodating the light-emitting device. The cover is disposed over the partition structure. The cover has a first surface facing the partition structure and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A light emitted by the light-emitting device forms a first irradiance pattern projected on the second surface of the cover, and the first irradiance pattern includes a first dark zone traversing the first irradiance pattern.

Abstract: A hook-and-loop fastener has a hook element comprising a substrate having a face from which projects a multiplicity of hooks and a loop element formed by of a fiber web. The fiber web is formed by a homogenous mixture of first multicomponent filaments each formed by a high-melting-point polymer and a low-melting-point polyolefinic polymer and second polyolefinic monocomponent filaments. The first filaments constitute between 20% and 80% by weight of the mixture. The fiber web has a face formed with a patterned array of dense bonded regions of a predetermined small thickness interspersed with less dense open regions of a predetermined big thickness substantially greater than the small thickness of the small thickness interspersed with less dense open regions of a predetermined big thickness substantially greater than the small thickness of the bonded regions so that the filaments of the open regions form loops.

Abstract: A sound insulation plate includes a patterned frame and an elastic membrane, wherein the patterned frame includes a central pattern region and multiple peripheral pattern regions arranged around the central pattern region, the multiple peripheral pattern regions being separated from the central pattern region by a separation bar, and wherein the elastic membrane is mounted on the patterned frame to block passage of air and converts airborne sound waves into elastic waves.

Abstract: A circuit structure and an electronic structure are provided. The circuit structure includes a low-density conductive structure, a high-density conductive structure and an electrical connection structure. The high-density conductive structure is disposed on the low-density conductive structure. The electrical connection structure extends through the high-density conductive structure and is electrically connected to the low-density conductive structure. The electrical connection structure includes a shoulder portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment of inflammatory disorder of the eye, said method comprising administering into the eye of a person in need thereof, an aqueous solution comprising difluprednate as the sole active ingredient at a concentration of 0.02% to 0.04% weight by volume in an aqueous vehicle, wherein the solution is free of oil and wherein the solution is administered twice-a-day. The present invention also provides an ophthalmic solution comprising a. therapeutically effective concentration of difluprednate, a crystal growth inhibitor and pharmaceutically acceptable amounts of a solubilizer comprising a mixture of i. quaternary ammonium compound and ii. polyethoxylated castor oil, b. in an aqueous vehicle. wherein the crystal growth inhibitor is polyvinyl alcohol or its derivatives.