Abstract: A method for storing and transporting a hydrate with high natural gas storage capacity is provided. The method adopts a mode of generating the hydrate at a low temperature and storing the hydrate at a high temperature, and specifically includes: in a mode that a hydrate reaction tank is used as a transportation tank at the same time, introducing a mixed hydrate reaction liquid into the hydrate reaction tank matched with a transportation vehicle; introducing natural gas; enabling a hydrate generation reaction at a temperature of 273.65-283.15 K; in case of equilibrium of the reaction, heating to a temperature of less than or equal to 298.15 K for storage for long-distance transportation. By adopting the present method, the hydrate with high natural gas storage capacity can be synthesized within a relatively short period of time, and the hydrate can be safely, economically and efficiently transported to a destination.

Abstract: A microlens array for obtaining a multi-focus plenoptic image includes a first individual microlens array where first microlenses having one focus distance are arranged on a first substrate, a second individual microlens array where second microlenses having the same or different focus distances are arranged on a second substrate, the second individual microlens array being stacked on the first individual microlens array having the same or different focus distances, and a third individual microlens array where third microlenses having the same or different focus distances are arranged on a third substrate, the third individual microlens array being stacked on the second individual microlens array. As seen in a plane, an array form of the first to third microlenses are configured with two microlenses, which are spaced apart from each other by an interval corresponding to one microlens in a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, on one of the first to third substrates.

Abstract: A purification method and system for a lithium-extraction dissolving-solution of an aluminum electrolysis waste, the method includes: adding an alkaline mixture to the lithium-extraction dissolving-solution until a pH of the lithium-extraction dissolving-solution reaches a first target pH, and filtering the lithium-extraction dissolving-solution to obtain a first filtrate after performing a first reaction in the lithium-extraction dissolving-solution; the first target pH is 11.5˜12; and adding a decalcification agent and a catalyst to the first filtrate until a pH of the first filtrate reaches a second target pH, and filtering the first filtrate to obtain a purified dissolving-solution after performing a second reaction in the first filtrate, the second target pH being 11.5˜12.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a polylactic acid composition and a method of preparing the same. The polylactic acid composition comprises a polymeric material and a reaction product obtained by reacting a compound represented by formula (A) with a compound represented by formula (B), the polymeric material comprising polylactic acid, the compound represented by formula (A) being a trimeric phosphazene-based substance, and the compound represented by formula (B) being diamine. The polylactic acid composition is favorable in both flame retardancy and toughness.

Abstract: A multi-stage buffer hydraulic cylinder for a wave-energy power generation apparatus and a multi-stage buffer hydraulic control method are provided. A built-in fixed rod is arranged inside a cylinder barrel of a hydraulic cylinder and nested in a piston rod, and a fixed-rod inner cavity and a piston-rod inner cavity are taken as high-pressure working cavities, such that the diameter of the piston rod can be increased while the effective work area is reduced. Front and rear end covers of the hydraulic cylinder each are provided with a buffer spring for buffering the strike caused by the excessive stroke of the piston rod under the extreme wave condition, and the hydraulic cylinder may be buffered under the condition of heavy waves by setting the stiffness of the spring, such that a main piston does not strike the front and rear end covers.

Abstract: Provided is a hybrid buck converter including a first PMOS transistor and a second PMOS transistor electrically connecting a power supply voltage node with a first switching node, a first NMOS transistor and a second NMOS transistor electrically connecting a ground node with the first switching node, an inductor electrically connecting the first switching node with a second switching node, a third NMOS transistor electrically connecting the second switching node with a first output node, a third PMOS transistor electrically connecting the second switching node with a second output node, a shunt regulator that is driven based on a second output voltage of the second output node, a first PWM controller adjusting, based on a pulse width control of first PMOS transistor and first NMOS transistor, a magnitude of an inductor current, and a second PWM controller adjusting, based on a pulse width control of first PMOS transistor and first NMOS transistor, a magnitude of the second output voltage.

Abstract: A composition is orally or topically administered to a patient susceptible to infection by an orthopoxvirus such as monkeypox (mpox). The composition includes inhibitors configured to bind to orthopoxvirus envelope proteins, e.g., MPXV A29 from mpox. The inhibitors can include sulfated polysaccharides or glycans such as heparin, chondroitin sulfate A, chondroitin sulfate B (dermatan sulfate), chondroitin sulfate C, chondroitin sulfate D, chondroitin sulfate E, pentosan polysulfate, mucopolysaccharide polysulfate, or combinations thereof. Binding of the composition to the envelope proteins inhibits the interaction between the virions and heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPG) and thus the ability of the virions to enter the host cell.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to novel vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-related diseases, including multiple types of cancers. The HPV vaccines are composed of anti-human dendritic cell (DC) surface receptor antibodies, including CD40, and E6/7 proteins of HPV16 and 18. The technology described is not limited to making vaccines against HPV16- and HPV18-related diseases and can be applied to making vaccines carrying E6/7 from any type of HPV. The HPV vaccines described can target DCs, major and professional antigen presenting cells (APCs), and can induce and activate potent HPV E6/7-specific and strong CD4+ and CD8+ T cell responses. The HPV vaccines can be used for the prevention of HPV infection and HPV-related diseases as well as for the treatment of HPV-related diseases, including cancers.

Abstract: A method for regulating and controlling a generated crystal form of a natural gas hydrate is provided. A mixture composed of a salt substance, a surfactant, a water-soluble thermodynamic additive and water is introduced in a generation process of the natural gas hydrate. The salt substance and the surfactant also have a synergistic effect with a water-soluble thermodynamic accelerator. The addition of the salt substance and the surfactant can change a local solubility of the water-soluble thermodynamic additive in water, so that the regulating and controlling process of the hydrate crystal can be realized, thereby improving a hydrate gas storage capacity and solving the problem of low natural gas storage capacity in the generated natural gas hydrate in a water-soluble thermodynamic additive system.

Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying Alzheimer's disease cells or subjects, based on the methylation status of multiple methylation markers in genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for identifying therapeutic agents for treating Alzheimer's disease by monitoring changes in the methylation status of multiple methylation markers.

Abstract: A system for training an operator of a vehicle to perform a maneuver of the vehicle can include a processor and a memory. The memory can store an automated motion module, an instruction module, and a communications module. The automated motion module can cause the processor to cause the vehicle to perform, in an automated manner, a first iteration of the maneuver. The instruction module can cause the processor to cause an instruction to be provided to the operator during a second iteration of the maneuver. The communications module can cause the processor to receive, during the second iteration, a query from the operator about a performance of the second iteration. The communications module can cause the processor to communicate a response to the query to train the operator to perform the second iteration or a third iteration of the maneuver in a manner that mimics the first iteration.

Abstract: Provided is a method for self-governance, managing, controlling, sharing and monetization of health data for human and animal entities. The method includes a user having access and control of health data for the entity as in some cases such as minors (as per prevailing age threshold in jurisdiction), children and animals being pets and livestock. The method further includes health data being shared and monetized for healthcare facilities and research organizations. The method further includes donation of health data for research after the lifetime of the entity. The method further includes methods for data protection of the health data.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and device for detecting a starting point of a signal, a storage medium and an electronic device. Therein, the method includes: receiving a sensing signal collected by a sensor; after segmenting the sensing signal into at least one segment signal, calculating a segment energy value of each segment signal, and acquiring a signal band containing a starting point of a signal of a pulse signal based on each segment energy value; based on a measured energy value at each sampling point in the signal band, calculating an instantaneous energy value at each sampling point in the signal band by using a sliding window method; acquiring a first energy ratio between a first sampling point and a second sampling point in the signal band; and if the first energy ratio is greater than an initial-ratio threshold value, determining a sampling time corresponding to the first sampling point as the starting point of the signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes implantable screws, implants, and systems. The implantable screws including a proximal section, a distal section, and a middle section with two members coupling the proximal section and the distal section. The implantable screws may be used by applying a physiological load onto the first implantable screw and the second implantable screw to flex a middle section of each implantable screw and displace a proximal section relative to a distal section of each implantable screw.

Abstract: According to a method and device for generating a head avatar using a shot video, a head mesh of neutral look and a head texture map of neutral look are generated based on a base mesh of a base model and at least one shooting image representing a face of neutral look among a plurality of shooting images generated from a camera shot video, and a head mesh reflecting a certain facial expression and a head texture reflecting the certain facial expression are generated based on at least one shooting image representing a face of a certain facial expression among the plurality of shooting images, the head mesh of neutral look, and the head texture map of neutral look.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for driver training using zone of proximal learning (ZPL) includes receiving, by one or more processors, driving data with respect to a driver operating a vehicle, estimating, using a personal behavior model, a driver profile based on the driving data, estimating one or more zone of proximal development (ZPD) states based at least in part on the driver profile, and performing one or more vehicle actions to place the driver into the one or more ZPD states.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a waste plastic gasification device including: a raw material input unit for inputting waste plastic raw materials; a first gasification unit that pyrolyzes the waste plastic raw materials at low temperatures using superheated steam to produce a mixed gas and preheats residual raw materials that have not been decomposed; a second gasification unit that further decomposes the preheated residual raw materials through plasma to produce the mixed gas; a residue discharge unit that stores and discharges waste plastic residual melt slag that has not been decomposed in the second gasification unit; and a heat exchange unit for cooling the mixed gas generated in the first gasification unit and the second gasification unit, wherein the second gasification unit is inclined in a direction of the residue discharge unit to discharge the waste plastic residual melt slag.

Abstract: Image encoding/decoding method and device according to the present invention enable deciding of an intra-screen prediction mode of a target block, generation of a prediction block of the target block on the basis of the intra-screen prediction mode, and correction of the generated prediction block.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices and methods for detection, identification and sorting of cells and/or cellular-associated targets. The system comprises at least a microfluidic device and a Raman detection and identification unit. The microfluidic device comprises a junction structure aligned with the Raman detection and identification unit, wherein a cell confined at the junction structure is detected and analyzed by the Raman detection and identification unit and routed into a collection channel based on analysis of Raman spectra.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for diagnosing a disease, which includes an acquisition module configured to acquire multi-modal data including at least two types of data among text data, speech data, and image data related to each depression patient, a preprocessing module configured to visualize data that is not the image data among the multi-modal data and output image datasets including the image data among the multi-modal data and the visualized data, and a classification module configured to classify whether each depression patient has depression based on the image datasets.