Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for treating cancer in a subject, such as a cancer of the endocrine system. In some aspects, the method includes administering to the subject one or more of a polo-like kinase 1 inhibitor, a mouse double minute 2 inhibitor, and/or a mitotic catastrophe inducing compound. In other aspects, the method includes measuring an expression level of one or more markers, including caspase 8 and caspase 9, to assess the functionality of the caspase cascade in the subject.

Abstract: Dendrimer-hydrazides are coupled to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons for use in the visual detection of the presence of low levels of fluoride in a sample. The dendrimers can have a phenyl core, a first generation of aralkyl ethers, and an optional second generation of aralkyl ethers. The compounds form gels with solvents. In the presence of fluoride ion, the gels undergo color changes and/or gel to liquid phase change.

Abstract: A digital holography device (1) which is capable of measuring a subject with high accuracy by correcting intensity unevenness by accurately removing zeroth-order diffracted light, includes: a hologram generating section (26) for generating a first hologram and a second hologram each obtained by extracting components identical in phase shift amount from a polarizer array hologram which is recorded in an image capturing device (7) mounted with a polarizer array (6); a dividing section (3) for dividing the first hologram into a plurality of first regions, and dividing the second hologram into a plurality of second regions; a comparing section (4) for comparing a first average value of an intensity in a first region of the first hologram and a second average value of an intensity in a second region of the second hologram which region corresponds to the first region; and a correcting section (5) for, in a case where the first average value and the second average value differ, correcting at least one of the first a

Abstract: The invention discloses marine Streptomyces sp., a Pyranosesquiterpene compound, as well as a preparation method and uses thereof. Streptomyces sp. SCSIO 01689 was collected in China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) (Address: Wuhan University, Wuhan City, China) with the collection number of CCTCC NO: M 2011257 on Jul. 18, 2011. The Streptomyces sp. SCSIO 01689 can produce the Pyranosesquiterpene compound with better anti-Escherichia coli activity and anti-Artemia activity, as well as Cyclo(D)-Pro-(D)-Ile, Cyclo(D)-Pro-(D)-Leu and Cyclo(D)-trans-4-OH-Pro-(D)-Phe with better anti-Vibrio anguillarum activity and anti-Artemia activity, thereby providing a new way for preparing the Cyclo(D)-Pro-(D)-Ile, the Cyclo(D)-Pro-(D)-Leu and the Cyclo(D)-trans-4-OH-Pro-(D)-Phe. The Pyranosesquiterpene compound can be used for preparing anti-Escherichia coli medicaments and anti-Artemia medicaments, as well as preparing condiments as a condiment precursor compound.

Abstract: A gas detecting system, device and method use a variable pulse voltage waveform to increase the temperature of a detecting unit of the gas detecting system so it reacts with gas molecules from a particular space, and outputs a sensing signal. A processing unit of the gas detecting system then performs calculations on the sensing signal, such that an analysis unit may determine the presence of a target gas in the particular space, and further the composition and concentration of the target gas within the particular space, thus providing a detection that is accurate, rapid and convenient.

Abstract: A solid state imaging device includes a circuit unit formed on a substrate and a photoelectric conversion unit. The photoelectric conversion circuit includes a lower electrode layer placed on the circuit unit, a compound semiconductor thin film of chalcopyrite structure which is placed on the lower electrode layer and functions as an optical absorption layer, and an optical transparent electrode layer placed on the compound semiconductor thin film. The lower electrode layer, the compound semiconductor thin film, and the optical transparent electrode layer are laminated one after another on the circuit unit.

Abstract: Provided herein are ligand dimers, compositions thereof, as well as methods of their use. The ligand dimers provided can comprise at least one ligand to a Her receptor and can be used to force dimerization of specific receptor pairs. The forced dimerization of specific receptor pairs can be used to control (e.g., promote or inhibit) signaling, and, therefore, the ligand dimers provided can also be used in various forms of treatment in which such signaling control is beneficial to a subject. It follows that methods for controlling signaling are provided as are various methods of treatment.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a gate electrode; an insulating layer in electrical connection with the gate electrode; a source electrode and a drain electrode; and a semiconducting channel layer configured to selectively allow electrically connection between the source electrode and the drain electrode based on the voltage on the gate electrode; wherein the semiconducting channel layer comprises metal nanoparticles; and the semiconducting channel layer is in contact with the source electrode, the drain electrode and the insulating layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor device of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a rank aggregation from a series of partial preferences is presented. A distribution is learned over preferences from partial preferences with sparse support. A computer receives a plurality of partial preferences selected from two or more preference lists. Weights are assigned to each of said plurality of partial preferences, resulting in multiple ranked lists.

Abstract: Disclosed are a gas to liquids (GTL)-floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) system that can be used in offshore oil fields or stranded gas fields and a method for producing synthetic fuel using the same. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a GTL-FPSO system capable of producing liquid synthetic fuel from gas extracted from stranded gas fields or associated gas extracted from oil fields, including a reforming reactor and a liquid hydrocarbon producer, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: A dual EGR loop exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for an internal combustion engine. The engine has both a dedicated EGR loop and a low pressure EGR loop. This means that one or more engine cylinders is operable as a dedicated EGR cylinder, such that all of its exhaust is recirculated via the dedicated EGR loop. The other cylinders are operable as main cylinders having two intake ports, such that each main cylinder may receive a mixture of fresh air and dedicated EGR through one intake port and a mixture of fresh air and low pressure EGR through the other intake port. A control unit controls this dual loop EGR system to either provide EGR only from the dedicated EGR loop or to also provide additional EGR from the low pressure EGR loop.

Abstract: Provided is a node control apparatus communicating an external Internet Protocol (IP) network and managing a plurality of mobile nodes included in a local network. The node control apparatus manages information relating to the plurality of mobile nodes, each equipped with one or more wireless interfaces, configures one or more groups by classifying the plurality of mobile nodes according to the type(s) of the wireless interface(s) of each of the plurality of mobile nodes, selects a representative node for each of the groups, and allows the member nodes of each of the groups to communicate with the external IP network via their representative node. Therefore, it is possible to minimize power consumption by selectively using a wireless interface for use in connecting to the representative node of each of the groups.

Abstract: Provided are a human-tracking method and a robot apparatus. The human-tracking method includes receiving an image frame including a color image and a depth image, determining whether user tracking was successful in a previous image frame, and determining a location of a user and a goal position to which a robot apparatus is to move based on the color image and the depth image in the image frame, when user tracking was successful in the previous frame. Accordingly, a current location of the user can be predicted from the depth image, user tracking can be quickly performed, and the user can be re-detected and tracked using user information acquired in user tracking when detection of the user fails due to obstacles or the like.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for encoding and decoding images based on constrained offset compensation and a loop filter. The image decoding apparatus: receives, from an encoder, a first indicator indicating whether a sequence, a picture, a frame, a slice, a coding unit (CU), a prediction unit (PU), and/or a transform unit (TU) supports constrained offset compensation; receives, from the encoder, a second indicator indicating whether constrained sample adaptive offset (SAO) compensation or an adaptive loop filter (ALF) is applied; receives a parameter from the encoder; and applies the SAO compensation or the ALF to pixels of a restored image on the basis of the second indicator and the parameter.

Abstract: Disclosed is AA? graphite with a new stacking feature of graphene, and a fabrication method thereof. Graphene is stacked in the sequence of AA? where alternate graphene layers exhibiting the AA? stacking are translated by a half hexagon (1.23 ?). AA? graphite has an interplanar spacing of about 3.44 ? larger than that of the conventional AB stacked graphite (3.35 ?) that has been known as the only crystal of pure graphite. This may allow the AA? stacked graphite to have unique physical and chemical characteristics.

Abstract: A method for controlling a pest on a crop includes applying a pesticide that comprises N6-(2-hydroxyethyl)-adenosine as an active ingredient for controlling the pest. The pesticide may include 20 wt % N6-(2-hydroxyethyl)-adenosine, 1-3 wt % dispersing agent, and 66.5% wt % water. The pesticide may further include a dispersion agent, a thickening agent, or an antifreeze agent as an auxiliary agent. The dispersing agent may be one or more selected from sodium lignin sulfonate, NNO, Agricultural Emulsifier 500#, Agricultural Emulsifier 700#, Agricultural Emulsifier 600#, Agricultural Emulsifier 1602#, methylene bis-methylnaphthalene sodium sulfonate, sodium salt of alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, or polyoxyethylene castor oil. The thickening agent may be one or more selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, urea, poly vinyl alcohol, aluminum magnesium silicate, or xanthan gum.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) timing is provided. A base station adjusts a HARQ timing of a mobile station according to a system environment, and transmits radio resource allocation information including the adjusted HARQ timing information to the mobile station. The mobile station adjusts HARQ timing according to HARQ timing information, and transmits a HARQ signal according to the adjusted HARQ timing.

Abstract: Methods and devices for communication in a wireless network are provided. One or more discovery devices transmits a request message for information to one or more target devices and receives an information related to the one or more target devices, so as to establish a communication link between at least a pair of discovery devices and target devices. A discovery period can be designated by the wireless network, and the discovery device can transmit to a server the request message and an information related to the one or more discovery devices prior to the discovery period. The target device can also transmit to the server the information related to the target device prior to the discovery period.

Abstract: An environmental sensitive electronic device package including a first substrate, a second substrate, an environmental sensitive electronic device, gas barrier structures, micro-structures, and a filler layer is provided. The second substrate is located above the first substrate. The environmental sensitive electronic device is located on the first substrate. The gas barrier structures may be located between the first substrate and the second substrate and surround the environmental sensitive electronic device. The gas barrier structures have a first height. The micro-structures may be located between the first substrate and the second substrate and have a second height. A ratio of the second height to the first height ranges from 1/250 to 1/100. The filler layer may be located between the first substrate and the second substrate and covers the gas barrier structures and the environmental sensitive electronic device.

Abstract: A polymer electrolyte fiber having a high molecular weight is produced with ease by an electrospinning method. In an electrospinning method which comprises applying a voltage to a solution of a polymer electrolyte to allow a jet of the solution to spurt, forming a polymer fiber, the voltage applied to the solution of the polymer electrolyte is a voltage having the opposite polarity to the charge of molecular chains of the polymer electrolyte in the solution, and the voltage is applied to increase the viscosity of the solution to be higher than that of the solution before applying the voltage, allowing the solution to spurt.