Abstract: An in-vessel cooling and power generation system according to the present disclosure may include a small scale reactor vessel, a heat exchange section provided inside the reactor vessel, and formed to supply supercritical fluid to receive heat from a reactor coolant system in the reactor vessel, an electric power production section comprising a supercritical turbine formed to produce electric energy using the energy of the supercritical fluid whose temperature has increased while receiving heat from the reactor coolant system, a cooling section configured to exchange heat with the supercritical fluid discharged after driving the supercritical turbine to shrink a volume of the supercritical fluid, wherein the supercritical fluid that has received heat from the reactor coolant system in the heat exchange section is formed to circulate through the electric power production section, and the cooling section.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a type-G crystal form of fenolamine, a preparation method thereof, and a composition and use thereof. In particular, disclosed is a type-G crystal form of the fenolamine compound (chemical name: trans-2-(2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-hydroxyphenylethyl)acrylamide, a preparation method thereof, and a composition and use thereof. Specifically, the present invention discloses the presence of a solid of a type-G fenolamine crystal form in solid state; a method for preparing the solid of type-G crystal form; and use of the solid of the type-G fenolamine crystal form as a pharmaceutical active ingredient in the manufacture of a medicament for prevention and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD), improvement of learning and memory disorder, and treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Abstract: Reagents and methods are disclosed for detection of oxidizers and inorganic salts and other analytes of interest. The reagents can interact with their target analytes, especially oxidizer compositions or oxidizer-based explosives, to selectively enhance their ionization yield, interacting by chemical reaction or by forming an associative adduct which facilitates their detection. For example, the reagents can adduct with the counter-ion of the intended analyte for improved direct detection and/or react chemically via acid-base reactions to produce a new product for detection. In another aspect of the invention, reactive reagents and methods are also disclosed that facilitate indirect detection of the analyte at lower temperatures based on reduction-oxidation (redox) chemistry. These reagents are particularly useful in detecting oxidizer analytes.

Abstract: An ionic liquid and a forward osmosis process employing the same are provided. The ionic liquid has a structure represented by Formula (I) ABn??Formula (I), wherein A is n is 1 or 2; m is 0, or an integer from 1 to 7; R1 and R2 are independently methyl or ethyl; k is an integer from 3 to 8; B is i is independently 1, 2, or 3; and j is 5, 6, or 7. The forward osmosis process employing the ionic liquid is used to desalinate a brine via a forward osmosis (FO) model.

Abstract: The present invention provides HIV-1 vaccine immunogens. Some of the immunogens contain a soluble gp140-derived protein that harbors a modified N-terminus of the HR1 region in gp41. Some of the immunogens contain an HIV-1 Env-derived trimer protein that is presented on a nanoparticle platform. The invention also provides methods of using the HIV-1 vaccine immunogens for eliciting an immune response or treating HIV infections.

Abstract: A method for preparing an ohmic contact electrode of a GaN-based device. Said method comprises the following steps: growing a first dielectric layer (203) on an upper surface of a device (S1); implanting silicon ions and/or indium ions in a region of the first dielectric layer (203) corresponding to an ohmic contact electrode region, and in the ohmic contact electrode region of the device (S2); growing a second dielectric layer (206) on an upper surface of the first dielectric layer (203) (S3); activating the silicon ions and/or the indium ions by means of a high temperature annealing process, so as to form an N-type heavy doping (S4); respectively removing portions, corresponding to the ohmic contact electrode region, of the first dielectric layer (203) and the second dielectric layer (206) (S5); growing a metal layer (208) on the upper surface of the ohmic contact electrode region of the device, so as to form an ohmic contact electrode (S6).

Abstract: Internal combustion engines tolerant to tar-containing producer gas are disclosed. Two concepts are described. The engines are tolerant to producer gas from a biomass gasifier with minimal pretreatment. When biomass is gasified to be burned for power generation or to be used to synthesize chemicals such as biofuels, a large fraction of the installation cost is spent on equipment to clean up the heavy organic components (also referred to as ‘tars’) from the gas stream, hereafter referred to as ‘producer gas’. The invention described herein may be used to enable power generation from gasified biomass with minimal treatment. It may also be used to treat biomass at a very low cost for other uses such as synthesizing chemicals. The producer gas is not necessarily limited to biomass derived. Producer gas derived from coal or other sources has similar issues and the invention described herein would be equally applicable.

Abstract: Provided is a cooled optical transmission module device including a silicon wafer having a plurality of platform mounting grooves, each of which serves as a space for mounting in which an optical transmission platform therein, a thermoelectric cooler bonded to the platform mounting groove to transfer heat to outside, the optical transmission platform provided on the thermoelectric cooler and configured to output an optical signal by generating and reflecting the optical signal, a dielectric sub-mount bonded to the platform mounting groove of the silicon wafer and electrically connected to the mounted optical transmission platform, and a cover configured to cover the platform mounting groove of the silicon wafer and seal the platform mounting groove while providing an electric path.

Abstract: A UE in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The UE includes a communication module and a processor for controlling the communication module. The processor determines a first cyclic shift (CS) value based on hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgment (HARQ-ACK) information representing a response to a downlink channel having been received from a base station, determines a CS offset based on request information representing a request to be transmitted from the UE to the base station, determines a second CS value representing a degree of cyclic-shifting a base sequence to be used in a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) based on the first CS value and the CS offset, and transmits the PUCCH for simultaneous transmission of the request information and the HARQ-ACK information using a sequence generated by cyclic-shifting the base sequence based on the second CS value.

Abstract: Described is a stacked patch antenna array scan-capable to 55 degrees and operable over an octave or greater frequency bandwidth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication method for efficiently scheduling uplink multi-user transmission. To this end, provided are a base wireless communication terminal, including: a transceiver configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal; and a processor configured to control an operation of the transceiver, wherein the processor selects an access category for transmitting a trigger frame which solicits an uplink multi-user transmission, performs a backoff procedure for transmitting the trigger frame based on the selected access category, and transmits the trigger frame when a backoff counter of the backoff procedure expires and a wireless communication method using the same.

Abstract: Apparatus, system and method for medical analysis of a seated individual, includes determining the aortic valve opening; the PTT; and calculating the PWV. Determining the aortic valve opening includes collecting BCG data while sitting on a seat and determining the timing of the aortic valve opening, taking into account posture. Measuring the aortic pulse wave transit time includes collecting BCG data while sitting on a seat capable of measuring changes in apparent weight; determining the timing of the aortic valve opening; detecting the arrival of the pulse wave at the end point; and measuring the relative timings of the two events. Calculating the PWV includes determining a length of the arterial segment through which a pulse wave is to be measured between a start point and an end point; and dividing the determined length of the arterial segment by the PTT.

Abstract: A lead frame package including first conductive layer, first electronic component, lead frames, second conductive layer and package body. First conductive layer has conductive carriers. First electronic component has first pins. Lead frames and first pins are respectively electrically connected to conductive carriers. Second conductive layer has conductive joints respectively electrically connected to lead frames so as to be electrically connected to at least a part of conductive carriers via lead frames. Package body encapsulates first conductive layer, first electronic component, and lead frames. First conductive layer and second conductive layer are located on two opposite sides of first electronic component, respectively.

Abstract: An object is to provide a technology for enabling prevention of deterioration of characteristics of an oxide semiconductor device. The oxide semiconductor device includes an n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer, a p-type oxide semiconductor layer, and an oxide layer. The p-type oxide semiconductor layer is disposed above the n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer, contains an element different from gallium as a main component, and has p-type conductivity. The oxide layer is disposed between the n-type gallium oxide epitaxial layer and the p-type oxide semiconductor layer, and is made of a material different from gallium oxide and different at least partly from a material of the p-type oxide semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Novel monolithic cyclical reflective spatial heterodyne spectrometers (CRSHS) are presented. Monolithic CRSHS in accordance with the invention have a single frame wherein a flat mirror, roof mirror, and symmetric grating are affixed. The invention contains only fixed parts; the flat mirror, roof mirror, and symmetric grating do not move in relation to the frame. Compared to conventional CRSHS known in the art, the present invention enables much smaller and lighter CRSHS, requires less time and skill for maintenance, and is a better economic option. The disclosed invention may include fixed field-widening optical elements or a fiber-fed assembly.

Abstract: A method for soil moisture retrieval using multi-channel collaboration algorithm and passive microwave radiometry including: establishing mathematical relationship formula between brightness temperatures at any two channels according to microwave radiative transfer equation; collecting actual brightness temperatures of core channel and collaborative channels; selecting parameters to be retrieved including soil moisture value; giving a series of estimated values of parameters to be retrieved, calculating a series of predicted brightness temperatures of collaborative channels according to actual brightness temperature of core channel, microwave radiative transfer equation and mathematical relationship formula, comparing predicted brightness temperatures with actual brightness temperature, and determining soil moisture value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound represented by following formula 2 produced by means of marine-derived fungus Penicillium sp. and a composition for improving skin wrinkles, enhancing elasticity and skin whitening using excellent collagen synthesis promoting activity and melanin production inhibitory activity of the novel compound. In formula 2, R1 is any one selected from the group consisting of H, OH, COOH, an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and an alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R1 is any one selected from the group consisting of H, OH, COOH, an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and an alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R2 is any one selected from the group consisting of H, OH, COOH, an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and an alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. R3 is any one selected from the group consisting of H, OH, COOH, an alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and an alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Stable, immunogenic combination vaccine(s) comprising a mixture of antigens for prevention and prophylaxis of infections caused by Rotavirus, Poliomyelitis virus, Haemophilus influenzae, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Clostridium tetani, Bordetella pertussis and Hepatitis B virus. A multivalent combination vaccine comprises i) significantly dose-reduced Salk-IPV or Sabin-IPV (IPV) antigens prepared by methods of formaldehyde inactivation and alum hydroxide adsorption resulting in maximum D-antigen recovery; ii) Injectable heat inactivated Rotavirus antigen(s) providing broad cross-protective immunity among human rotavirus strains; iii) Hib PRP-carrier protein conjugate having improved stability and immunogenicity; iv) whole cell pertussis antigen with improved immunogenicity and stability; and v) Homogenous fractions of Diphtheria and Tetanus toxoids.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of treating cancer with a priming dose of combination immunotherapy comprising IL-2 (e.g., extended-PK IL-2), an immune checkpoint inhibitor, a tumor targeting antibody or integrin-binding polypeptide, and optional cancer vaccine, administered prior to maintenance doses of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The methods of the disclosure can be used to treat a broad range of cancer types.

Abstract: An electronic device package structure including a substrate, a first circuit layer, a second circuit layer, an electronic device and an input/output device is provided. The first circuit layer includes a first conductive portion, a second conductive portion and a first curve portion located between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. At least a partial thickness of the first curve portion is greater than a thickness of the first conductive portion. The electronic device disposed on the second circuit layer is electrically connected to the second conductive portion of the first circuit layer. The input/output device disposed corresponding to the first conductive portion is electrically connected to the first conductive portion of the first circuit layer.