Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) vibration measurement device for measuring vibrations of an object inserted into an MRI scanner, includes: a human phantom holding apparatus including a human phantom inserted into the MRI scanner in a direction (z-axis, head-to-foot direction); a light source which emits light; a mirror structure which emits the light to the human phantom and provides light reflected by the human phantom; an optical sensor which measures the reflected light to detect z-axis direction vibrations of the human phantom; and a vibration sensor part which is disposed in the human phantom holding apparatus and detects vibrations in both x-axis and y-axis directions which are perpendicular to each other and orthogonal to the z-axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for treatment of ribosomal disorders and ribosomopathies, e.g. Diamond Blackfan anemia (DBA). In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of novel classes of compounds, i.e. inhibitors of RSK (p90S6K); inhibitors of p70S6K; and inhibitors of rps6, to treat ribosomal disorders and ribosomopathies. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of specific Chk2 inhibitors and to the use of specific phenothiazine derivatives to treat ribosomal disorders and ribosomopathies, e.g. DBA.

Abstract: A method of decoding an image, includes obtaining at least one offset for a picture, deriving a variable for scaling for the picture based on the at least one offset, and performing inter prediction based on the variable for scaling for the picture. The at least one offset is defined with a direction of scaling.

Abstract: A method and a device for encoding/decoding an image according to the present invention may determine a reference region for intra prediction of a current block, derive an intra prediction mode of the current block on the basis of a predetermined MPM candidate group, and perform intra prediction on the current block on the basis of the reference region and the intra prediction mode.

Abstract: A recombinant virus containing a degron, a preparation method therefor, and an application thereof. At least one viral protein of the recombinant virus containing the degron contains at least one degron capable of being recognized by a protein degradation system of a host cell, wherein the degron comprises any one of or a combination of at least two of an amino acid sequence, a polypeptide, or a structural motif. Further provided are a nucleic acid molecule, a recombinant vector, a preparation method for the recombinant virus containing the degron, a preparation system for the recombinant virus containing the degron, a vaccine, an oncolytic virus, and a drug. The recombinant virus containing the degron can be recognized and degraded by the protein degradation system in the host cell, the replication capability is weakened or even removed, and after a corresponding vaccine, oncolytic virus or drug is prepared, a good effect and practical application value are achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for simultaneous analysis of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites. The method includes (a) separating analytes including a plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites from a sample selected from body tissues, body fluids, secretions, and excretions, (b) derivatizing the analytes with ethyl chloroformate to obtain derivatives of the plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites, (c) separating the derivatives of the plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites by liquid chromatography, and (d) subjecting the separated derivatives of the neurotransmitters or their metabolites to multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) using a mass spectrometer. According to the method, a plurality of neurotransmitters in a very small amount of sample can be simultaneously analyzed in an accurate and rapid manner based on derivatization to increase the stability and ionization efficiency of the substances.

Abstract: Provided is a sample analysis system including: a droplet device configured to intermittently introduce a sample to a measurement region set in plasma; a light emission detection device configured to detect light emission in the measurement region at a detection timing, the detection timing being set at a predetermined cycle in advance; and an analysis device configured to analyze the sample based on the detected light emission, wherein the analysis device is provided with: a distribution computing unit configured to compute a time-spatial light intensity distribution based on the detected light emission, the time-spatial light intensity distribution being a distribution of a light intensity according to the detection timing, a position in the measurement region, and a wavelength component of the light emission; and a characteristic specifying unit configured to compute, from the time-spatial light intensity distribution, a feature amount that correlates with a sample characteristic indicating a property of t

Abstract: Disclosed is an optimal power flow-based hierarchical control method for a distributed energy storage system (ESS), where the method divides control of an energy storage cluster into three layers, performs primary and secondary control to realize intra-cluster control, and performs tertiary control to realize inter-cluster control. In the primary control, droop coefficients are set to realize intra-cluster basic power distribution. In the secondary control, a frequency/voltage shift and uneven power distribution that are caused by a droop are compensated for based on a consistency algorithm. In the tertiary control, a central controller is set, a solution of an optimal power flow is calculated and delivered to each cluster as a control signal, and the control signal is tracked in real time through the secondary control and the primary control. The method adjusts a reference voltage of each energy storage cluster without requiring a common bus.

Abstract: Cell populations, compositions, and methods are provided relating to target priming of macrophage cells. The macrophages, once primed or activated with a microorganism, can be used to prevent or treat infection by the microorganism. Likewise, once primed or activated by a tumor cell or tumor antigen, the macrophage cell can be used to prevent or treat tumor of the same kind. The priming can be carried out in vitro or ex vivo. The macrophages can be isolated from the subject of disease prevention or treatment.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for controlling a vehicle. The vehicle control system includes an input unit configured to collect driving situation data and driver's state data, a memory configured to store a program for determining a driving pattern using the driving situation data and the driver's state data in the case of an autonomous driving mode, and a processor configured to execute the program. The processor learns the driving situation data and the driver's state data to determine a driver's preferred driving pattern and transmit an autonomous driving control command according to the driving pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with various embodiments of the invention enable communicating using nested Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes. A nested LDPC code is an LDPC code having a full blocklength, where shorter blocklengths of the nested LDPC code can be utilized as shorter blocklength LDPC codes. In certain embodiments, a transmitter utilizes a nested LDPC code to communicate via a point-to-point connection. In several embodiments, multiple transmitters utilize nested LDPC codes to communicate simultaneously via a Random Access Channel. One embodiment includes a transmitter capable of encoding a message as symbols using a nested LDPC code until a feedback message indicating an end of epoch message is received. A receiver can determine whether a decoding rule is satisfied at predetermined decode times and transmit an end of epoch message when the decoder can decode a message based upon the nested LDPC code.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a deep orbital access retractor (DOAR) device which includes a manipulable body section including a compressible handle having a size and shape to be manipulated by at least two (2) digits of a clinician. A flexible head section having two (2) arms with each arm having a distal end and a proximal end, with the distal ends of the arms spaced apart forming a gap there-between at a distal tip section. A flexible flange material envelops and encloses the two arms and the gap and extends around a periphery of the flexible head section. A flexible diaphragm is attached to and extends between the two arms to provide a generally spoon-shaped flexible head section.

Abstract: A resilience enhancement-oriented energy storage control method and system for a distributed generator (DG) in a distribution network. The method includes: determining an objective function including a first sub-objective function and a second sub-objective function; determining an outer-level constraint based on a quantity of configured energy storage systems (ESSs), a quantity of hardened lines, and a rated power and capacity configuration of an ESS; determining a middle-level constraint based on a line failure; determining an inner-level constraint based on node power of a distribution network, a line load capacity, a line power flow, a power output of a unit, a node voltage, climbing of the unit, operation of the ESS, and LS; determining parameters based on the outer-level constraint, the first sub-objective function, the middle-level constraint, the inner-level constraint, and the second sub-objective function; and controlling energy storage of a DG in the distribution network.

Abstract: A gas replacement process and a gas replacement apparatus are employed, in the nitro compound hydrogenation reaction process. The gas replacement process at least includes a first step of subjecting a stream to be replaced to the gas replacement in presence of a first replacement gas, and then a second step of subjecting to the gas replacement in presence of the second replacement gas. Assuming the superficial velocity of the first replacement gas is V1, and the superficial velocity of the second replacement gas is V2, then V2/V1?1.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication method for a multi-user EDCA operation, and more particularly, to a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication method for performing a combination of a legacy EDCA operation and a multi-user EDCA operation. To this end, provided are a wireless communication terminal including: a communication unit; and a processor configured to control transmission and reception of a wireless signal through the communication unit, wherein the processor updates enhanced distributed channel access (EDCA) parameters for channel access, the EDCA parameters being updated based on an EDCA parameter set selected from a first EDCA parameter set and a second EDCA parameter set, and performs channel access based on the updated EDCA parameters and a wireless communication method using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a power device including at least one vacuum packaged unit structure. The unit structure comprises a silicon substrate (100) and an emitter (200), a light modulator (300) and a collector (400) formed on the silicon substrate (100). On the one hand, the unified silicon-based process is compatible with the existing commercial process, so that it is easy for integration, simple for manufacture, and low in cost; on the other hand, the light modulator (300) is introduced and formed on the silicon substrate by a silicon-based process, which enhances field emission efficiency of the emitter (200), offsets the inconsistency of distances between the tips of the emitters (200) and the collector (400) caused by unevenness of the emitters, and increases the process redundancy of the cold cathode emitter.

Abstract: A storage unit, a method of manufacturing the storage unit, and a three-dimensional memory. The storage unit includes: a first conductivity-type substrate; a channel layer stacked on the first conductivity-type substrate in a first direction; a second conductivity-type conduction layer including a first part and a second part that are connected, the first part being located between the first conductivity-type substrate and the channel layer, and the second part being formed in a via hole passing through the channel layer; a channel passage layer penetrating the channel layer and the first part in a negative direction of the first direction, and extending into an interior of the first conductivity-type substrate; and an insulating layer located in the channel layer and surrounding a periphery of the channel passage layer. The first conductivity-type substrate and the second conductivity-type conduction layer provide carriers required for reading and erasing operations, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides an encryption determining method. The method includes the following steps: receiving a side channel signal; generating a filtered side channel signal by filtering noise within the side channel signal; generating a phasor signal by utilizing a filter to covert the filtered side channel signal; locating the encrypted segment by calculating a periodicity of the phasor signal utilizing a standard deviation window; extracting at least one encrypted characteristic from the encrypted segment; and generating an encryption analytic result by recognizing the at least one encrypted characteristic according to a characteristic recognition model; wherein the encryption analytic result includes a position of the encrypted segment within the side channel signal, and an encryption type corresponding to the side channel signal. The present invention is able to automatically and efficiently locate the encryption segment and analyze the encryption type corresponding to the side channel signal.

Abstract: Polymeric mist control materials, methods of forming polymeric mist control materials, and methods of using such materials for mist control are provided. The polymeric mist control additives are formed of molecules comprised predominantly of monomers that confer high solubility in fuel and include associative groups that attract each other in donor-acceptor manner, and are incorporated such that multiple associative groups are in close proximity (“clusters”), such that the clusters are separated by very long non-associative sequences.