Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone polymer compound, a method for preparing same, a composition for transdermal delivery comprising same, and an anti-cancer composition comprising same, wherein a cyclic silane is used as a monomer, and the molecular weight, viscosity, contact angle, moisture content, drug encapsulation ratio, and release behavior of a synthesized silicone polymer compound can be controlled by controlling polymerization conditions such as the type of initiator, ratio of initiator to monomer, and polymerization temperature, and the synthesized silicone polymer compound can thus be used as a transdermal delivery system loaded with a drug and various active substances. In addition, by encapsulating an anticancer agent in the silicone polymer compound of the present invention, the effect of the anticancer agent can be enhanced, and the silicone polymer compound can thus also be utilized for an anticancer use.

Abstract: A transistor structure may include a semiconductor structure may include a substrate; a source electrode and a drain electrode spaced apart from each other on the substrate; a channel layer connected to the source electrode and the drain electrode; a gate insulating layer on the channel layer; and a gate electrode on the gate insulating layer. The channel layer may include a two-dimensional semiconductor material. The source electrode and the drain electrode each may include a graphene layer and a metal layer. The graphene layer may be formed by as-growing on the substrate. The graphene layer and the metal layer may be side by side in a vertical direction with respect to a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a scaffold with atelocollagen inserted into a porous hyaluronic acid polymer for treatment and recovery of tendon or ligament diseases. The scaffold enhances the efficacy of hyaluronic acid and atelocollagen through slow and prolonged secretion at the suture site, thereby creating a synergistic effect. Additionally, the porous scaffold with high mechanical properties binds the suture site of a ruptured tendon and provides a microenvironment for the regeneration process of surrounding cells, thereby making it useful for the treatment and recovery of tendon or ligament diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical device and a method for operating the same, the optical device including a substrate, an optical waveguide extending in a first direction on the substrate, and a ring resonator adjacent to the optical waveguide in a second direction intersecting the first direction on the substrate, wherein the ring resonator includes a first graphene layer and a second graphene layer on the substrate, a first insulating layer between the substrate and the first graphene layer, a second insulating layer between the first graphene layer and the second graphene layer, a first electrode and a second electrode connected to the first graphene layer, and a third electrode connected to the second graphene layer, wherein the first graphene layer, the second graphene layer, the first insulating layer, and the second insulating layer have a ring shape or a partially open ring shape.

Abstract: An encoding method and decoding method, and a device implementing the same are provided. The encoding method obtains an intra prediction mode related to a current block from a video signal, obtains prediction samples of the current block by performing intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode, scans transform coefficients of the current block based on a scanning type of the current block, obtains dequantized transform coefficients of the current block by dequantizing the transform coefficients, obtains residual samples of the current block by performing an inverse-transform on the dequantized transform coefficients, the inverse-transform being performed in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, reconstructs the current block using the residual samples and the prediction samples, and applies a deblocking filter on the reconstructed current block.

Abstract: An image decoding method is disclosed in the present specification. An image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise deriving a candidate list for inter-prediction of a current block, deriving motion information of the current block by using the candidate list, deriving a cumulative coding information candidate by using the motion information of the current block, inserting the derived cumulative coding information candidate into a cumulative coding information candidate list and updating the candidate list by using the cumulative coding information candidate list, wherein the updated candidate list is used for inter-prediction of a block to be decoded after the current block.

Abstract: An encoding method and decoding method, and a device implementing the same are provided. The encoding method obtains an intra prediction mode related to a current block from a video signal, obtains prediction samples of the current block by performing intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode, scans transform coefficients of the current block based on a scanning type of the current block, obtains dequantized transform coefficients of the current block by dequantizing the transform coefficients, obtains residual samples of the current block by performing an inverse-transform on the dequantized transform coefficients, the inverse-transform being performed in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, reconstructs the current block using the residual samples and the prediction samples, and applies a deblocking filter on the reconstructed current block.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low-dose radiation treatment system for neurodegenerative diseases or chronic inflammation of human body treatment based on a photon energy beam emission form, the low-dose radiation treatment system including: a low-dose radiation therapy device wherein a treatment bed where a patient receives treatment while lying down is formed on a device body and a plurality of carbon nanotube sources are installed around an inner periphery of a ring-shaped gate of the device body to form a radiation gantry so that therapeutic radiation is irradiated toward the patient's body; and a controller configured to check a patient's condition using entered patient information and to set a treatment direction, and then to perform radiation therapy by controlling an operation of the low-dose radiation therapy device.

Abstract: The construction method of NALU (Network Abstraction Layer Unit) for IPv6 label switching and its using algorithms of video encoding, QoS control, and decoding are provided. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the NALU format is composed of the NALH (Network Abstraction Layer Header) including the label and the NAL (Network Ab¬straction Layer) payload. Here, the label is determined based on layer information which is combination of a spatial scalable level, a temporal scalable level, and a quality scalable level of the encoded data. The decoder uses the label to decide which one of multiple decoding modules is used to decode the current NAL payload. Moreover, the label can be included in the packet header so that the MANE (Media Aware Network Element) can use the label to decide whether to forward the packet or drop it. For example, the label in the packet header can be used for QoS control of video service by using the flow label field in IPv6 packet header.

Abstract: Provided is a method for cell isolation and morphological analysis. The method includes: providing a substrate with one or more wells; inserting cell isolation devices, each of which has one side patterned with one or more microwells, into the wells; introducing a liquid medium including cells into the wells; allowing the microwells of the cell isolation devices to come into contact with the inner surfaces of the wells such that some of the cells are isolated and trapped at the level of individual cells in the microwells; and observing the morphological changes of the isolated cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and device for manufacturing a core/shell-based quantum dot film having a desired thickness using a spray coating technique. The manufacturing method according to the present disclosure includes a first process for spray coating a quantum dot solution on a substrate to form a quantum dot film of a monolayer thin film of a predetermined thickness and a second process for performing a heat treatment at a predetermined temperature to desorb surface ligands present in the quantum dot film spray-coated by the first process. The spray coating condition for the first process includes spraying, by the spray gun, the quantum dot solution through a nozzle at a gas pressure of 0.4 kg/cm2 (5.7 psi) and coating the quantum dot solution on the substrate while a moving stage moves at a speed of 0.012 m/s, a diameter of the nozzle is 0.3 mm, and a distance between the nozzle and the substrate is 10 cm. A temperature of the heat treatment of the second process is 90° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a photoelectric device based on quantum dots with a zirconium oxide layer and its manufacturing method. A photoelectric device according to the present disclosure includes a substrate; a zinc oxide layer stacked on the substrate; a quantum dots (QDs) layer stacked on the zinc oxide layer; and a zirconium oxide layer stacked on the QDs layer. According to the present disclosure, the zirconium oxide layer further formed in the photoelectric device may enable the photoelectric device to operate as a color selective image sensor that selectively detect light in multiple wavelength regions using only quantum dots of a single wavelength.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a photoelectric device based on quantum dots with a zirconium oxide (ZrO2) layer and its manufacturing method. The photoelectric device includes a substrate; a zinc oxide layer stacked on the substrate; a quantum dots (QDs) layer stacked on the zinc oxide layer; and a zirconium oxide layer stacked on the QDs layer. According to the present disclosure, the zirconium oxide layer enables the photoelectric device to secure stability in the atmosphere, and the removal of defects caused by ligands of quantum dots, thereby anticipating improved performance of the photoelectric device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for video encoding/decoding by using a geometric modified picture. The encoding method according to the present invention includes: generating a geometric modified picture by geometrically modifying a reference picture; and generating a first prediction block of a current block by performing inter prediction referencing the geometric modified picture.

Abstract: An image is decoded by deriving a first candidate list for the current block by using motion information of neighboring blocks of the current block; deriving a second candidate list for the current block by using previously reconstructed motion information; deriving a third candidate list by using the first candidate list and the second candidate list; and deriving a prediction block for the current block by using the third candidate list.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Lactobacillus plantarum NK3 and Bifidobacterium longum NK49, which are novel lactic acid bacteria and, more particularly, to a composition comprising novel lactic acid bacteria useful for prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for image encoding and decoding using prediction based on a block shape. Whether a prediction mode is available for a target block is determined. The determination is performed based on the shape of the target block. When the prediction mode is determined to be unavailable for the target block, signaling related to the prediction mode may be omitted, and determination of an additional prediction mode is performed. When the prediction mode is determined to be available for the target block, information indicating whether the prediction mode is to be used for the target block is signaled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for estimating the location of a receiver and a method of estimating the location of a receiver. A location estimation apparatus according to one embodiment includes a receiving device for receiving information about a plurality of beams radiated from a transmitter at different radiation angles; a radiation pattern reader for reading radiation pattern information corresponding to each of the beams based on information about the beams; and a location estimator for comparing the read radiation pattern information with each other and estimating the location of a receiver based on the comparison result.

Abstract: Provided are a method for manufacturing a graphene light source, wherein the method includes forming a graphene layer and electrodes in contact with both sides of the graphene layer, forming a nano-gap of the graphene layer, and forming a graphene oxide layer by bonding ionized oxygen to a portion of the graphene layer adjacent to one side of the nano-gap, wherein the graphene oxide layer emits green light or blue light, an organic light emitting element including the graphene light source, and a method for manufacturing the organic light emitting element.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an ion battery for a smart wearable device is proposed. The method includes the steps of: (a) continuously press-printing each of a positive electrode ink composition and a negative electrode ink composition in a coagulation bath and drying the same to manufacture one or more electrode fibers; (b) twisting the electrode fibers to manufacture an electrode assembly; (c) coating the electrode assembly with a separator composition; and (d) placing one or more electrode assemblies in a heat shrinkable tube and introducing a gel electrolyte.