Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for an operation of an electric power plant comprising a renewable energy resource and an energy storage device. The method may comprise determining, at a first time, a forecast of predicted energy production by the electric power plant over a time period subsequent to the first time based on a forecast for the time period; detecting a current state of charge of the energy storage device; calculating a range of automatic generation controls the electric power plant is capable of satisfying for the time period based on the forecast of predicted energy production and the detected current state of charge of the energy storage device; and signaling, from the electric power plant to a central utility controlling a power grid, the range of automatic generation controls the electric power plant is capable of satisfying for the time period.

Abstract: Large volumes of recycled polyethylenes are available for reuse. It would be desirable to prepare films from recycled polyethylene, however, the technical demands for many types of films can make this very difficult. Provided herein are films, for example, stretch films; shrink films; films for vacuum packages and films for dunnage packaging, that may be prepared from a blend of recycled polyethylene with “virgin” polyethylene.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer compositions and films prepared therefrom. Specifically: ethylene interpolymer products having: a dimensionless nonlinear rheology network parameter, ?int., greater than or equal to 0.01, satisfying 0.01×(Z?50)0.78??int.?0.01×(Z?60)0.78 inequality wherein Z is a normalized molecular weight defined by Z = M w M e where Mw and Me are the weight average and entanglement molecular weights, and; a residual catalytic metal of from ?0.03 to ?5 ppm of hafnium. The disclosed ethylene interpolymer products have a melt index from about 0.3 to about 500 dg/minute, a density from about 0.855 to about 0.975 g/cc, a polydispersity, M w M n , from about 1.7 to about 25 and a Composition Distribution Breadth Index (CDBI50) from about 1% to about 98%.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having a high flow index and a bimodal composition provides an outstanding combination of environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) and ductility in rotomolded articles. The composition is easy to process/mold.

Abstract: Disclosed is mapping complex inflammatory mechanisms in (Gulf War Illness) GWI to improve understanding of the immunologic underpinnings of GWI, the compounding effects of co-morbidity with post-traumatic stress disorder, and the potential of this co-morbidity to define a unique subtype of GWI. Predictive modeling assesses possible changes to putative treatments of GWI in the context of a probable PTSD diagnosis or lack thereof. A logic model is constructed to represent the neuroimmune system across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) connecting the central nervous system to blood-based system. Next, the model results of a GWI cohort are topologically compared with and without PTSD symptoms to mouse models of GWI in blood and use the corresponding neuroimmune states in a mouse brain to infer the blood-brain state of GWI subjects. This inference is then used to guide predictive modeling of treatment courses designed to return the overall neuroimmune system to healthy regulation.

Abstract: A handle adapter assembly is provided for attaching to a paint applicator. The handle adapter assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The housing includes a first connector positioned at the first end. The first connector is configured to attach to the paint applicator. The housing also includes an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. One or more light sources is supported by the housing. A power source is supported by the housing. The power source is electrically connected to the one or more light sources. A bumper member is supported by the housing. The bumper member extends outwardly beyond the outer surface of the housing.

Abstract: Compositions include epinephrine fine particles, including epinephrine nanoparticles or nanocrystals and epinephrine microparticles or microcrystals, and methods for therapeutic use of the compositions for the treatment of conditions responsive to epinephrine such as a cardiac event or an allergic reaction, particularly anaphylaxis. The epinephrine fine particles can be incorporated into orally-disintegrating and fast-disintegrating tablet pharmaceutical formulations and can significantly increase the sublingual bioavailability of epinephrine, and thereby reduce the epinephrine dose required.

Abstract: A portable container is provided for handling an implant. The container comprises a sealed compartment enclosing a fluid of a pre-defined composition and at least one implant configured to be installed in a live subject. The container may comprise at least one electrode made of an electrical conductive material, electrically associated with an electric conductor outside the sealed compartment and configured for applying a plasma generating electric field inside the sealed compartment. An apparatus for plasma treatment of an implant and having an activation device is further provided. The activation device comprises a slot configured to receive a portable container, and an electrical circuit configured to be electrically associated with at least one electrode. The electrical circuit is configured to provide to the at least one electrode electric power suitable for applying a plasma generating electric field in the sealed compartment, when the portable container is disposed in the slot.

Abstract: A computer-based system, and a computer-implemented method, mentors students, particularly women and ethnic and racial minorities, intending to enter healthcare professions. The system uses a gamified mobile-enabled web application (App) that serves as a visual and interactive dashboard populated with checklists, career support resources, strategies, tips, and a mentoring platform to educate, encourage, empower, and facilitate the entry of students into the healthcare professions.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for electronic coordination of healthcare. This healthcare coordination system is a digital platform for health providers and patients, providing user-friendly tools to navigate the continuum of healthcare services, particularly in chronic disease, such as diabetes or cancer. The invention also provides databases specific to a particular disease and/or population.

Abstract: Signal data is processed at an encoder device. A representation of a signal at a first level of quality is obtained. The representation at the first level is upsampled using an upsampler in the encoder device to derive a preliminary representation of the signal at a second, higher level of quality. Adjustment data is derived using the representation at the first level as an input to an upsampling adjuster arranged in parallel with the upsampler in the encoder device. The adjustment data is useable by the encoder device to adjust the preliminary representation. The preliminary representation and the adjustment data are used to derive an adjusted representation of the signal at the second level. Residual data useable by a decoder device is derived, using the adjusted representation, to reconstruct a reference representation of the signal at the second level using the adjusted representation.

Abstract: Semiconductor device metrology including creating a time-domain representation of wavelength-domain measurement data of light reflected by a patterned structure of a semiconductor device, selecting an earlier-in-time portion of the time-domain representation that excludes a later-in-time portion of the time-domain representation, and determining one or more measurements of one or more parameters of interest of the patterned structure by performing model-based processing using the earlier-in-time portion of the time-domain representation.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition includes a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 15,000 to 100,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of >2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a soluble fraction in a CEF analysis of at least 10 weight percent. Film made from the polyethylene composition may have a machine direction 1% secant modulus of ?190 MPa (at a film thickness of about 1 mil), a seal initiation temperature (SIT) of ?100° C.

Abstract: A wet connector for a downhole tool string includes an insulating material body, a conductive core and an insulating piston. The insulating material body is provided with a first chamber, and the first chamber is filled with insulating oil. A conductive core chamber of the conductive core is communicated with the first chamber. The insulating piston is hermetically connected to a first opening through a first sealing lip. When a male connector abuts against the insulating piston and moves toward the bottom of the conductive core chamber, the male connector is in contact with and electrically connected to the conductive core chamber and causes oil to flow from the conductive core chamber so that the insulating oil in the first chamber is compressed and a pressure of the insulating oil in the first chamber is enabled to be greater than a pressure of well fluid outside the wet connector.

Abstract: Downhole well completion system for control of flow to or from multiple compartments (1a,1b,1c,1d) in a targeted subterranean reservoir (30), comprising a plurality of interval control valves (2) connected in series forming a downhole string (24), said interval control valves (2) are manipulated from surface via hydraulic control lines (4a, 4b, 4c) to open or close flowports (20) of each interval control valve (2), wherein each interval control valve (2) comprises a command module (5) connected to at least two of said hydraulic control lines (4a, 4b), a first hydraulic control line is a command line (4a) to deliver applied pressure to the command module (5), which translates hydraulic pressure signals into axial movement of an inner ratchet rod (6) that determines the position of an integral pilot valve (7), a second hydraulic control line is a common-open or common-close line (4b), to provide hydraulic power to either open or close the flowports (20) of each interval control valve (2), and the inner ratchet

Abstract: A disposable test cartridge and method for a point-of-care analyzer includes a cartridge body having a plurality of chambers where each of the plurality of chambers has an opening at a top of the cartridge body, a cartridge cover connected to the cartridge body where the cartridge cover has a capillary-receiving aperture, a capillary wiper disposed within the capillary-receiving aperture where the capillary-receiving aperture is aligned with one of the plurality of chambers of the cartridge body, and a capillary element removably insertable into the cartridge cover where the capillary element has a capillary tube that extends into the capillary-receiving aperture and through the capillary wiper where a tip portion of the capillary tube extends into the cartridge body.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a sensitive field effect device (100) comprising a semiconductor channel (110), a source electrode (120) connected to said semiconductor channel (110), a drain electrode (130) connected to said semiconductor channel (110), such that said semiconductor channel (110) is interposed between said source electrode (120) and said drain electrode (130), a gate electrode (140) and a dielectric layer (150) interposed between said gate electrode (140) and said semiconductor channel (110), characterized in that said semiconductor channel (110) is a layer and is made of an amorphous oxide and in that said sensor means (170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 175) are configured to change the voltage between said gate electrode (140) and said source electrode (120) upon a sensing event capable of changing their electrical state. The present invention also concerns a sensor and a method for manufacturing said field effect device (100).

Abstract: A polyethylene composition comprises a first polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 250,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, a second polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 200,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, and a third polyethylene which is an ethylene copolymer or homopolymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 70,000 to 200,000 and a molecular weight distribution Mw/Mn of <2.3, where the first polyethylene has more short chain branching than the second polyethylene or the third polyethylene. The polyethylene composition has a composition distribution breadth index, CDBI50 obtained from a crystallization elution fractionation (CEF) analysis of <45 weight %.

Abstract: This invention provides an antibody or functional antibody fragments, or probe thereof directed against a unique group of antigens identified in cancer. The present invention comprises nucleotide sequences derived from L2A5 monoclonal antibody. The antibody or functional antibody fragment, or probe thereof includes a variable heavy chain domain and a variable light chain domain that has an amino acid sequence provided herein. This DNA/amino acid sequence conjugation is unique and has never been described before. The present invention further provides antibody or functional antibody fragment or a conjugate or a recombinant protein useful in the detection, treatment and prevention of human disease, including cancer.