Abstract: The present invention relates a method for the use of a product with propyl propane thiosulfonate (PTSO), whose purpose is the treatment and/or prophylaxis of malignant neoplasms such as solid cancers and myeloproliferative syndromes in humans. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes the selection of the PTSO compound which general formula is R-SOa-S-R, where “R” represents the n-propyl group (—CH2—CH2—CH3) and “a” is 2.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a flame doping method. Specifically, the present invention provides a flame doping method, which does not significantly change crystallinity, does not damage a substrate even while applying a high temperature, is usable as a doping method suitable for mass production, is advantageous in a process difficulty and a cost compared to other doping processes (thermal diffusion and ion implantation), and has high process stability.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy material includes 1.0 wt % to 13.0 wt % of Si, 0.2 wt % to 1.4 wt % of Fe, 0.2 wt % to 0.8 wt % of Ni, and the remainder being Al and inevitable impurities. The aluminum alloy material can be 3D printed or die-casted to form an aluminum alloy object with a high thermal conductivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of chemovaccination against Plasmodium infection comprising administering to a patient an effective amount of a selective inhibitor of plasmepsin X, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method of reducing symptoms of a neurodegenerative disease comprising administering an effective amount of cannabidiol to a subject in need thereof to improved cognitive function and ameliorated the pathophysiology of the neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: A driving belt inspection device and method for a wafer transfer module is disclosed. The driving belt inspection device for a wafer transfer module includes: a data receiving unit for receiving current data of a motor connected to a driving belt; a calculation unit for calculating the rate of change of instantaneous current of the motor according to the received current data and acquiring a calculated value for inspection according to the calculated rate of change of instantaneous current of the motor; and a result determination unit for determining, if the calculated value is lower than a first reference value, that the driving belt is in a normal operation state, and determining, if the calculated value is higher than a second reference value, that the driving belt is in an abnormal operation state.

Abstract: An abnormal detection circuit is provided. The abnormal detection circuit includes a conversion circuit, a voltage detection circuit, and a warning circuit. The conversion circuit receives a three-phase alternating current (AC) power and converts the three-phase AC power into a driving power. The voltage detection circuit detects each phase of the three-phase AC power. When a voltage value of at least one phase AC power of the three-phase AC power is abnormal, the voltage detection circuit uses the driving power to output at least one control signal corresponding to the abnormality. The warning circuit is driven by receiving the driving power and outputs at least one warning signal corresponding to the abnormality in response to the at least one control signal.

Abstract: A positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery, a manufacturing method thereof, and a lithium secondary battery including the same, wherein the positive electrode active material is a lithium nickel-based compound particle having a Ni content of 75 mol % or more, and a difference in concentration of Al between the center and the surface in the lithium nickel-based compound particle is less than 1 mol %.

Abstract: A physiological sensing device for sensing physiological signal of an organism is provided. The physiological sensing device includes a sensing chip, a coupling sensing electrode and a coupling dielectric stacked layer. The coupling sensing electrode is electrically connected to the sensing chip. The coupling dielectric stacked layer covers the coupling sensing electrode. The coupling dielectric stacked layer is located between the coupling sensing electrode and the organism. The coupling dielectric stacked layer includes a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer. The dielectric constant of the second dielectric layer is greater than that of the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer is located between the first dielectric layer and the organism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical and biological integrated degradation process for PET, for recycling PET, and, more specifically, the present invention provides a PET upcycling technique for producing a high-value product via a chemical pretreatment process of PET, a TPA and EG production process using an enzyme, and a process for converting TPA and EG to PCA and GLA, respectively.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to modified orthopoxvirus vectors, as well as methods of using the same for the treatment of various cancers. The disclosure provides modified orthopoxvirus vectors that exhibit various beneficial therapeutic activities, including enhanced oncolytic activity, spread of infection, immune evasion, tumor persistence, capacity for incorporation of exogenous DNA sequences and safety. The viruses we have discovered are also amenable to large scale manufacturing protocols.

Abstract: A device includes a storage device to receive a first power and transfer data, a computing device to receive a second power and perform computations on the data; a storage power manager to generate a storage power demand value from previous operation of the storage device; a computing power manager to generate a computing power demand value from previous operation of the computing device; and a global power manager to generate a storage target power value indicating a next power limit for the storage device and a computing target power value indicating a next power limit for the computing device, from both of the storage and computing power demand values, wherein the storage power manager provides the first power to the storage device based on the storage target power value, and the computing power manager provides the second power to the computing device based on the computing target power value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for switching from a master node to a secondary node in a communication system. A method of a first communication node may comprise: adding the first communication node as a primary secondary cell (PSCell) to a second communication node through dual connectivity (DC); generating a first user plane path for smart dynamic switching (SDS) and a first instance for supporting the first user plane path according to a request from the second communication node; transmitting information on the first user plane path and the first instance to a terminal; receiving user data based on the first user plane path from the terminal as the first instance; and transmitting the user data to a core network using the first user plane path.

Abstract: The synthesis of pattern-specific compounds using hypohalites, such as hypochlorous acid, sodium hypochlorite, and potassium hypoiodite, as dual-radical generators is provided. The synthesis can be implemented by a cyclization reaction, a dehydrogenation reaction, a hydroxylation reaction, a decarboxylation reaction, or any combination of the above four. The reactions are typically carried out in water, in a nonpolar solvent such as ethyl acetate, or a mixture of both. Hypochlorous acid is made by adding a weak acid such as acetic acid to sodium hypochlorite.

Abstract: Provided is a fuel-reforming device comprising: an ammonia tank (4); a reformer (5) for reforming ammonia and generating high-concentration hydrogen gas having a hydrogen content of at least 99%; a mixing tank (7) for mixing ammonia and hydrogen for temporary storage; and a control means (10) for controlling the respective supply amounts of ammonia and high-concentration hydrogen gas that are supplied to the mixing tank (7). The control means (10) calculates the combustion rate coefficient C of mixed gas with respect to a reference fuel on the basis of equation (1). Equation (1): S0=SH×C+SA×(1?C). In equation (1), S0 is the combustion rate of the reference fuel, SH is the combustion rate of hydrogen, SA is the combustion rate of ammonia, and C is the combustion rate coefficient of mixed gas. In addition, on the basis of equation (2), the control means (10) determines the volume fractions of ammonia and hydrogen that are supplied to the mixing tank. Equation (2): C=1?exp(?A×MB).

Abstract: Methods for controlling brain activity in a subject are described herein. An example method can include delivering a stimulus to the subject, wherein the stimulus induces neural activity in the subjects brain and modulates expression of at least one soluble mediator of cellular activity (such as, for example, a cytokine, chemokine, and/or growth factor) within the subject, and the stimulus is delivered to the subject for less than one hour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gingerol derivative having inhibitory activity against biofilm formation and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating infections caused by biofilms including the gingerol derivative as an active ingredient. The gingerol derivative of the present invention exhibits significantly improved binding affinity for LasR and inhibitory activity against biofilm formation. Therefore, the gingerol derivative of the present invention can act on various membrane surfaces where biofilms tend to form and can effectively inhibit the formation of the corresponding biofilms. In addition, the use of the pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention can fundamentally prevent or treat a variety of infections caused by biofilms due to the presence of the gingerol derivative in the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a VOC reduction system and a VOC reduction method that applies pulse type thermal energy to a catalyst to activate the catalyst and oxidizes and removes the VOC.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for hydrogenating 4,4?-methylenedianiline derivatives is provided. The catalyst composition includes a carrier including aluminum oxide and magnesium oxide, a rhodium-ruthenium active layer loaded on the surface of the carrier, and a solvent including an organic amine. The weight percentage of magnesium oxide in the carrier is between 12% and 30%. A method for preparing 4,4?-methylene bis(cyclohexylamine) derivatives using the catalyst composition is also provided.

Abstract: A skin layer of a superconducting tape has a woven mesh structure and is disposed on a surface of a superconducting tape. The skin layer of a superconducting tape solves the problem where a vapor layer generated when a superconductor is in a normal resistive state greatly reduces the efficiency of a heat exchange between the superconductor and liquid nitrogen. Further provided are the superconducting tape and a superconducting coil.