Abstract: To provide a light conversion element which has solved the problems of the reduced intensity of upconverted light, etc., due to the flammability, volatility or high viscosity of a medium used in the conventional photon upconversion elements. A light conversion element is provided which has solved the above problems by using a visually homogeneous and transparent light conversion element, wherein organic photosensitizing molecules and organic light-emitting molecules, which are a combination that exhibits a triplet-triplet annihilation process, are dissolved and/or dispersed in an ionic liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a microemulsifying system consisting essentially of coconut oil and Polysorbate 80 in a specific weight ratio. Also disclosed herein are microemulsion preconcentrates and microemulsions that contain a lipophilic functional ingredient formulated with the microemulsifying system. Processes for preparing the microemulsion preconcentrates and microemulsions are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutant microorganism, which is selected from the group consisting of genus Mannheimia, genus Actinobacillus and genus Anaerobiospirillum, producing homo-succinic acid and a method for producing homo-succinic acid using the same, and more particularly to a mutant microorganism producing succinic acid at a high concentration while producing little or no other organic acids in anaerobic conditions, which is obtained by disrupting a gene encoding lactate dehydrogenase (ldhA), a gene encoding phosphotransacetylase (pta), and a gene encoding acetate kinase (ackA), without disrupting a gene encoding pyruvate formate lyase (pfl), as well as a method for producing succinic acid using the same. The inventive mutant microorganism has the property of having a high growth rate and succinic acid productivity while producing little or no organic acids, as compared to the prior strains producing succinic acid.

Abstract: A magnetically suspended and plane-drove vibration isolator with zero stiffness comprises an upper mounting plate, a lower mounting plate and a main body. A sleeve of the main body is lubricated and supported against the lower mounting plate by a magnetically suspended planar motor. A piston cylinder fitted in the sleeve is lubricated against the sleeve by a cylindrical air bearing surface. The angle degree of freedom between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate is decoupled by a spherical air bearing. A position close-loop control system is formed to precisely control the relative position between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of characterizing the epigenetic signature of human induced pluripotent stem cells. The methods are useful in identifying human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), diagnostic markers for incomplete hiPSCs reprogramming, and characterization of the efficacy of different reprogramming techniques.

Abstract: Provided is a video encoding apparatus, including a signal separator to separate a differential image block into a first domain and a second domain, based on a boundary line included in the differential image block, the differential image block indicating a difference between an original image and a prediction image with respect to the original image, a transform encoder to perform a transform encoding with respect to the first domain using a discrete cosine transform (DCT), a quantization unit to quantize an output of the transform encoding unit in a frequency domain, a space domain quantization unit to quantize the second domain in a space domain, and an entropy encoder to perform an entropy encoding using outputs of the quantization unit and the space domain quantization unit.

Abstract: A communication method of a terminal and a communication method of a base station for a direct communication link between terminals are disclosed. A base station schedules a reference terminal to transmit a ranging code, and schedules target terminals to receive the ranging code. The reference terminal measures the ranging code received from the target terminals, and transmits a ranging code measurement result to the base station. The base station selects a terminal from among the target terminals to form the direct communication link with the reference terminal among the target terminals based on the ranging code measurement result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel trans-2-decenoic acid derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical agent containing the compound as an active ingredient. The trans-2-decenoic acid derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, which is the compound of the present invention, is specifically represented by the general formula (I): wherein X is a substituent such as a 1-pyrrolidyl, a 3-thiazolizyl, or a piperidino, and the compound is highly useful as a pharmaceutical agent, such as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a peripheral nerve disorder induced by administration of an anticancer agent, a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative diseases or mental diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy, depression, glaucoma, or autistic disorder spectrum, a therapeutic or repairing agent for spinal cord injury, analgesics against various pain diseases, or the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is as a substituted thiazolamine derivative represented by Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof (the definitions of each group in the formula are as presented in the description), and the application thereof in the prevention and/or treatment of viral diseases induced by picornavirus. Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method of measuring effective porosity of various media such as rock or soil using radon that is an inert gas. An apparatus of measuring porosity according to the present invention includes: a gas component detector having two ports and configured to measure a concentration of a predetermined gas; a gas vessel having two ports and configured to accommodate the predetermined gas; a medium vessel having two ports and configured to accommodate a medium, of which the porosity is desirous to be measured; pipe lines connecting the ports of the gas component detector, the gas vessel and the medium vessel; and valves installed on the pipe lines.

Abstract: A method and system for application independent map-based cycle life testing of battery cells is provided. A target depth of discharge (DOD) and a charge/discharge current level is selected for the battery test. The battery is discharged to the target DOD. The battery is cycled within the DOD range one or more times, wherein the cycling comprises a charge pulse and a discharge pulse at the selected current levels. A reference performance test (RPT) is performed on the battery, wherein the RPT comprises a static capacity test and a dynamic power test. The cycling and RPT testing are repeated until an end of test condition is detected.

Abstract: A measurement system having a light source, a holding device, and a measurement device. The light source includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) configured to generate light beams with different wavelengths, and the emission spectrum of the light source complies with a predetermined standard. The holding device is configured to hold an object under test. The measurement device is configured to measure the electrical properties of the object under test after the object under test is illuminated by the light source.

Abstract: Novel TCDA/ZnO compositions in which the ZnO particles have an average particle size less than 100 nm are disclosed. Reversible thermochromatic sensors employing the TCDA nanocomposites and methods of printing TCDA/ZnO nanocomposite thin films forming the reversible thermochromatic sensors using inkjet printing techniques are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel piperazine derivatives that act as agonists of the ?7 nAChR. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treating inflammatory conditions, methods of treating CNS disorders, methods for inhibiting cytokine release from mammalian cells and methods for the preparation of the novel compounds.

Abstract: A method for identifying persons with increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes mellitus, or having type I diabetes mellitus, utilizing selected biomarkers described herein either alone or in combination. The present disclosure allows for broad based, reliable, screening of large population bases. Also provided are arrays and kits that can be used to perform such methods.

Abstract: A method of detecting an unknown signal and estimating a source location of the unknown signal using aircraft based on an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system is provided. The method includes a first step (S100) for obtaining from a plurality of airborne aircrafts provided with a network system, aircraft signals transmitted to an air traffic control (ATC) and a second step (S200) for detecting, by the ATC, a presence of an unknown signal in the aircraft signals based on one of a time difference of arrival (TDOA) method, a time of arrival (TOA) method, and an angle of arrival (AOA) method. The method further includes a third step (S300) for estimating the source location of the unknown signal and a fourth step (S400) for transmitting unknown signal generation information associated with the unknown signal and the source location of the unknown signal to neighboring aircraft and the ATC.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high power ultra-short pulsed laser device increasing pulse energy by using resonators. A pulsed laser device may comprise a first resonator making a pump beam resonate primarily and passing the pump beam which resonated through a first output mirror; and a second resonator comprising a first multiple reflection mirror and a second multiple reflection mirror. Also, the first multiple reflection mirror includes at least one first small area mirror, and the second multiple reflection mirror includes at least one second small area mirror, and the second resonator makes the laser beam delivered from the first resonator resonate by reflecting the laser beam repetitively. Therefore, the pulsed laser device may increase pulse energy without using a multi-stage amplifier so that a high power ultra-short pulsed laser beam can be generated.

Abstract: A base station broadcasts information of an entire discontinuous signal transmission duration and information of a discontinuous signal transmission interval to a plurality of terminals, and stops transmission of a downlink control signal and data for at least some interval of the discontinuous signal transmission interval.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antimicrobial filter medium with improved antimicrobial property and microbe capture ability wherein gaseous antimicrobial nanoparticles are uniformly coated onto the filter medium and conductive members are attached on both sides of the filter medium, and an apparatus and a method for fabricating the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel kinocidin peptides comprising a C-terminal portion of a kinocidin, wherein the C-terminal portion encompasses an ?-helical secondary structure and further displays antimicrobial activity. The kinocidin peptides of the invention are derived from and correspond to a C-terminal portion of a kinocidin that includes a ??o core and that can be a CXC, CC, or C class chemokine. Structural, physicochemical and functional properties of this novel class of antimicrobial peptides and amino acid sequences of particular kinocidin peptides are also disclosed. The invention also provides related antimicrobial methods.