Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for dynamic resource allocation in cloud radio access networks, and the dynamic resource allocation apparatus includes: a deep reinforcement learning unit learning load fluctuation of a remote radio head by using deep reinforcement learning and predicting the load fluctuation of the remote radio head; a calculation unit calculating a computational resource of a virtual machine corresponding to the remote radio head by using the predicted load fluctuation; and an allocation unit allocating the calculated computational resource to the virtual machine.

Abstract: Methods, assays and compositions for measuring intestinal permeability in subjects are provided. The methods and assays comprise the measurement of the level of food dyes, such as FD&C Blue No. 1, in blood samples shortly after the ingestion of the compositions. The methods disclosed herein are simple, cost-effective, reproducible and sensitive.

Abstract: The present invention provides a graph embedding-based virtual network mapping method including inputting a virtual network and a substrate network corresponding to a virtual network mapping scenario, in an optimized mapping mode, generating an embedding value for every substrate node by applying a graph convolution network (GCN), by a network encoder, to embed the virtual network, determining whether a difference between an embedding value for every substrate node and an embedding value for every previous substrate node which is previously embedded exceeds a set threshold, by a network decoder, and mapping an allocation node of the virtual network to a mapping node of a previous substrate network which is previously mapped according to an embedding value for every previous substrate node when the difference value does not exceed the threshold value, by the network decoder.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for modulating opioid receptor mediated analgesic effect, e.g., promoting or enhancing analgesia in subjects in need of pain relief. Also provided in the invention are methods for ameliorating or suppressing withdrawal symptoms in subjects with chronic opioid use. These methods of the invention entail administering to the subjects in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a GPR139 antagonist compound. The invention further provides methods for identifying novel compounds that can be useful for modulating opioid receptor mediated analgesic effect.

Abstract: Method, system, and computer program product for executing cryptocurrency transactions. A request to execute a transaction related to a first cryptocurrency token is received by a secure ledger network. The secure ledger network executes a smart contract validated thereby and determining at least one rule for performing the transaction. Execution of the transaction comprising determining a price of the first cryptocurrency token and/or an amount of at least one of the first cryptocurrency token and another cryptocurrency token obtained in exchange of one another, based on a group of parameters comprising: a total amount (Tt) of the first cryptocurrency token in circulation, a total reserve (Tr) of the other cryptocurrency token in a reserve, and a reserve ratio constant (Rr) predefined as a ratio between the total reserve and a token market cap. A secure ledger maintained by the secure ledger network is updated about completion of the transaction.

Abstract: A method for controlling a plant disease according to an embodiment includes treating a plant part, a seed, or a soil with a composition including at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of glutamic acid, proline, tryptophan, and a combination thereof as an effective component. A method for promoting growth of an effective microorganism or controlling a plant disease uses prebiotics. As the amino acids have an effect of significantly promoting the growth of effective microorganism and having sustained maintenance of the effective microorganism at the same time and can reduce the incidence rate of plant disease, they can enhance the usefulness of eco-friendly microbial strains for disease control and be advantageously used as a substitute for chemical control agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are method and system for modifying transactions already recorded on blockchains. The method for managing transactions based on blockchains may include a process for proceeding with mining blocks by separating approval and modification of transactions by using transaction approval block for proving approval of transactions and transaction modification block for proving modification of transactions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ocular mucoadhesive pharmaceutical compositions comprising fluoroquinolone antibiotic, chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinylpyrrolidone, their uses and methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photovoltaic module including a transparent material layer, and a plurality of solar cells disposed inside one side of the transparent material layer, and at least one of the plurality of solar cells is disposed to be perpendicular to one side surface of the transparent material layer.

Abstract: One of the main obstacles of securing industrial control systems is the lack of an appropriate security model that is both implementable by vendors and addresses the inherent security and usability issues needed by organizations. Current solutions such as device passwords and IPSec lack scalable key management infrastructure and fine granularity access control mechanisms. A security model for industrial control systems that supports organizational level authorizations and authentication requirements, while hiding the low-level details (e.g., keys and passwords) from the users is disclosed. It also enables easy addition and removal of PLCs, engineering station, HMI devices and users, and assigning permission to them. A major advantage is its support for hybrid ICS systems, characterized by co-existence of legacy devices and new devices, while using the same protocol. Devices may communicate therein either natively, or by a connected converter.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for detecting a predisposition for cardiovascular disease in an individual.

Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions for promoting good health. Specifically, the subject composition can be used for alleviating symptoms of indigestion, abdominal pain, and cephalic syndrome, including in healthy subjects. In preferred embodiments, the compositions comprise an effective amount of one or more Lactobacillus isolates. Preferably, the bacteria used as an active ingredient in the compositions of the subject invention are of the L. johnsonii N6.2 strain. The subject invention also provides methods for alleviating symptoms of indigestion, abdominal pain, and cephalic syndrome. These methods comprise the administration of a composition of the subject invention, wherein the composition preferably comprises an effective amount of one or more Lactobacillus isolates. Even more preferably, the subject method utilizes an effective amount of L. johnsonii N6.2.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses and methods for rendering haptic environments, such as may be used in rehabilitation. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, haptic rehabilitative movement is effected by providing feedback signals characterizing sensed engagement of a user's lower extremity with a crank coupled to a shaft that is driven by a motor, and controlling movement of the crank in response to the feedback signals. Force may be provided by the motor and shaft, by applying control inputs to the motor that cause the motor and crank to render respective haptic environments while engaged with the user's lower extremity, via rotation of the shaft. The haptic environments may include one or both of impedance-based haptic environments and admittance-based haptic environments.

Abstract: Provided are a stem cell-nano anticancer drug complex in which an anticancer drug based on carbon nanotubes (CNT) and gold (Au) nano particles is loaded on the surface of stem cells, which can overcome side effects of conventional stem cells and targeting limitations of nano anticancer drugs and whose anticancer effect is very excellent, the use thereof, and a method for preparing the same.

Abstract: Padding materials capable of use as or incorporation into protective products, and methods of producing such padding materials. The padding material includes a base and an array of raised unit cells that individually protrude from a surface of the base so that the unit cells are spaced apart from each other. The base and the unit cells are formed of a cured polymeric material that contains fine porosity, and a substrate formed of a textile or fabric material is embedded in the base and permeated by the cured polymeric material.

Abstract: Provided herein is a glaucoma drainage implant assembly. The assembly may include a drainage implant tube defining a lumen there through defining a fluid channel between an anterior chamber of an eye and a region outside of the sclera of the eye; a closure disposed at a position outside the anterior chamber of the eye, the closure configured to preclude fluid flow from the anterior chamber of the eye to the region outside of the sclera of the eye; and a shunt received within the drainage implant tube, between the end of the drainage implant tube in the anterior chamber of the eye and the closure, where the shunt is configured to permit fluid flow from the anterior chamber of the eye, through the drainage implant tube, and out of the drainage implant tube external to the sclera of the eye through the shunt.

Abstract: A system receives information associated with an interaction with an individual in a context. Then, the system analyzes the information to extract features associated with one or more attributes of the individual. Moreover, the system generates, based at least in part on the extracted features, a group of behavioral agents in a multi-layer hierarchy that automatically mimics the one or more attributes. Next, the system calculates one or more performance metrics associated with the group of behavioral agents and the one or more attributes. Furthermore, the system determines, based at least in part on the one or more performance metrics, one or more deficiencies in the extracted features. Additionally, the system selectively acquires second information associated with additional interaction with the individual in the context based at least in part on the one or more deficiencies to at least in part correct for the one or more deficiencies.

Abstract: A catalyst for purifying exhaust gas includes a first catalyst including a first metal oxide on which platinum (Pt) and rhodium (Rh) are supported, and a second catalyst including a second metal oxide on which palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt) are supported, wherein the first catalyst and the second catalyst are physically mixed.

Abstract: Proposed is an airfoil wing-shaped aircraft including a body having a wing-shaped longitudinal cross-section and having an upper surface on which a shape of a concave curvature-surface portion is formed along a center axis in a streamwise direction, a fluid inlet being formed in each of the opposite lateral sides of a leading portion of the body, and a fluid output being formed in each of the opposite lateral sides of a tail portion of the body, wherein a duct connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet to each other.

Abstract: Growing rod systems and methods for correcting spinal deformities include at least one growing rod assembly and at least one fluid delivery assembly. Each growing rod assembly includes a fluid actuator that is operable to extend first and second rod segments in opposite directions along the spine. The fluid actuator can be provided by, for example, a piston-cylinder actuator. Each fluid delivery assembly includes a fluid pump operably connectable to a fluid line, which in turn is connected to the fluid actuator. In one embodiment, the fluid actuator is of a linear design. In another embodiment, two linear or curvilinear fluid actuators are provided back-to-back and connected by a connecting rod that mounts to the mid-spine and is contourable. In another embodiment, the fluid actuator is of a curvilinear design to generally conform the normal spine. And in another embodiment, the fluid actuator includes a fluid-over-fluid shock absorber.