Abstract: Provided are white lignin, a white lignin-polysaccharide complex, and methods for producing the same. A method for producing white lignin or a white lignin-polysaccharide complex, including: (a) a step of bringing a plant biomass into contact with an alkaline solution to obtain an alkali-treated material; (b) a step of washing the alkali-treated material with a liquid to obtain a washed material; and (c) a step of bringing a solution containing an organic acid into contact with the washed material.

Abstract: The present embodiment relates to a memory failure analysis method that is performed by a memory test apparatus. The memory failure analysis method includes setting a test area of a memory under test (MUT), inputting a test pattern to the set test area, receiving a test result from the MUT, and an updating operation including operation (a) of storing failure information extracted from the test result and operation (b) of compressing, updating, and storing failure information, which is stored in a failure accumulator, using the stored failure information, wherein a first failure detector and a second failure detector alternately perform operation (a) and operation (b), and the test area is a non-linear area.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a device, system and method for locating and repairing a pulmonary air leak in a patient.

Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a passenger-vehicle matching method for an online ride sharing. In the present invention, firstly, matching is performed on passengers by using an integer linear programming algorithm, so as to form a passenger combination scheme involving the optimal total travel time of the passengers; and secondly, in the present invention, virtual passenger combinations or virtual vehicles are supplemented, such that the number of passenger combinations is the same as the number of vehicles, and the passenger combinations are matched with the vehicles by using the integer linear programming algorithm again, so as to obtain a passenger-vehicle matching scheme involving the optimal total travel time. The present invention optimizes the passenger-vehicle matching process in online ride-hailing shared travel, enhancing user experience and efficiency, while also promoting a green traffic mode that significantly reduces urban traffic pressure and pollution.

Abstract: A microRNA sensing platform is disclosed that is sensitive, accurate, easy to use, affordable, and that does not require expensive equipment on the part of the end-user. The sensing system can be used as a sensitive and accurate miRNA profiling platform to monitor the progression of diseases, or treatment regimen, or personalized diagnosis, or personalized prognosis. The entire RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), which holds the mature miRNA, is preserved in the system. The RISC is allowed to perform its native functions. These native functions not only protect the miRNA from degradation during the isolation process, but can also help eliminate false targets. The system sensitively and selectively responds to the presence or absence of RISCs bearing the target miRNA.

Abstract: Reinforcement learning of beam codebooks for millimeter wave and terahertz multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) systems is provided. Millimeter wave (mmWave) and terahertz (THz) MIMO systems rely on predefined beamforming codebooks for both initial access and data transmission. These predefined codebooks, however, are commonly not optimized for specific environments, user distributions, and/or possible hardware impairments. To overcome these limitations, this disclosure develops a deep reinforcement learning framework that learns how to optimize the codebook beam patterns relying only on receive power measurements. The developed model learns how to adapt the beam patterns based on the surrounding environment, user distribution, hardware impairments, and array geometry. Further, this approach does not require any knowledge about the channel, radio frequency (RF) hardware, or user positions.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates to a cloud-accessible quantum simulator based on programmable atom arrays. An example cloud-accessible quantum simulator can include an atomic platform, a laser and photonics system, a timing and control box, a user interface, and quantum algorithms. The disclosed system provides a platform for developing and implementing quantum algorithms in multiple fields.

Abstract: There are many options in cancer evaluation and treatment, and it is desired to ascertain the characteristics and conditions of individual patients and improve treatment efficacy and cost performance. Provided is a method for providing information pertaining to a cancer in a subject using an indicator based on the amount of D-amino acid in a biological sample from the subject, wherein the information is selected from the group consisting of: a verification result of the validity of a test or diagnosis result of the cancer in the subject; a classification of the degree of progression of the cancer in the subject; a result of a prognosis prediction for the cancer in the subject; and information for selecting a treatment means for the cancer in the subject. Also provided is a system for providing information pertaining to a cancer in a subject.

Abstract: A successive approximation-based joint scheduling method for a time sensitive network and an industrial wireless network includes: in an offline stage: S1, performing customization processing on a superframe structure in an industrial wireless network, determining a superframe duration and a slot length, and calculating the number of slots; S2, acquiring data packet information sent by a node, wherein the data packet information remains consecutive temporally; S3, constructing a training set and a test set for a slot requirement forecasting model; and S4, training the slot requirement prediction model; and in an online stage: S5, configuring a heterogeneous network, which involves configuring configuration information, which is determined in the off-line stage, for a cooperative scheduling subsystem, an industrial wireless gateway, a wireless routing device and an industrial wireless node; S6, performing slot prediction and assignment, and broadcasting beacons; and S7, performing data transmission according t

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining a degree of mixing of particles of interest includes, for determining the degree of mixing of the particles of interest from a mixture containing the particles of interest, calculating and determining a size to be sampled from the mixture based on a relationship formula between a total size of the mixture and a size per particle of interest.

Abstract: System and method for generating quantum-entangled photons. First and second laser sources are coupled to each of a plurality of multi-mode optical fibers. The first laser source is coupled into one guided mode and the second laser source is coupled into another guided mode for each of the fibers. Intermodal four-wave mixing the outputs of the fibers separates the signals. A signal combiner recombines the filtered outputs to produce a broadband source of quantum-entangled photons.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical waveguide device that ensures a large area of light available for image display, enables easy correction of deviations of light spots and accompanying cost reduction, and can display images with reduced speckle noise. The present invention further provides a light source module including a light source and the optical waveguide device. The optical waveguide device (1) allows a plurality of light beams of different wavelengths to be input to and propagate through corresponding waveguides (4b, 4g, 4r) and then be output. Input ports (3b, 3g, 3r) of the waveguides are spaced apart from each other so as not to receive light beams of improper wavelengths; at least one of the waveguides is curved; and output ports (5b, 5g, 5r) of the waveguides are located close to each other. Thus, the optical waveguide device enables cost reduction and can display images with reduced speckle noise.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a device for detecting idling time of a brake shoe of a monorail hoist and a detection method thereof. The device includes a contact detection unit, a common end roller unit, an idling time detection unit and detection lines. The contact detection unit installed on a brake of the monorail hoist includes a tube in connection with the brake shoe. The common end roller unit is installed on a frame of the monorail hoist and corresponds to a travelling track. A metal probe corresponding to the travelling track is arranged inside the tube. A limiting bolt corresponding to a raised cylindrical block formed on the metal probe is formed on an inner side wall of the tube. The metal probe is contactable with the travelling track or the limiting bolt when the brake shoe brakes.

Abstract: An electrode catalyst, including: a support powder; and active particles supported on the support powder. The support powder is an aggregate of support fine particles having a chained portion structured by a plurality of crystallites being fusion-bonded to form a chain; the support fine particles contain a metal oxide doped with a dopant element; the metal oxide contains tin as a main element; the active particles contain a platinum group oxide containing a platinum group element; and a loading ratio of the active particles is 25 mass % or higher.

Abstract: Described herein are fusion proteins comprising a carrier protein attached to a second peptide via a peptide linker, wherein the carrier protein is derived from a tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV).

Abstract: An electrode mixture layer-forming composition for a lithium-sulfur secondary battery, said composition contains a carboxyl group-containing polymer or a salt thereof serving as a binder, a carbon-sulfur composite in which sulfur is supported by pores of a porous carbon powder, a fibrous conducting aid, and water.

Abstract: A composition comprising an ingredient that is effective for inducing autophagy in intestinal epithelial cells and intestinal epithelial stem cells and can be ingested at ease on a daily basis is provided. A composition for inducing autophagy, the composition comprising bacterial cells of a lactic acid bacterium belonging to the family Lactobacillaceae is provided. The lactic acid bacterium is preferably a lactic acid bacterium belonging to any of the genera Lactiplantibacillus, Lactobacillus, Lacticaseibacillus, Companilactobacillus, and Limosilactobacillus.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include inventive methods for preparing perovskite solar cells (PSCs). In certain embodiments, the method comprises dissolving a functionalized material (e.g., a material that is functionalized with one or more functionalizing compounds) in a solvent, depositing a deposit composition on a perovskite layer where the deposit composition comprises the dissolved functionalized material, heating the deposit composition, and optionally removing some or all of the one or more functionalizing compounds from the deposit composition. Additional embodiments of the invention are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcranial focused ultrasound acoustic pressure field prediction device, a transcranial focused ultrasound acoustic pressure field prediction program, and a method for implementing acoustic pressure field generation artificial intelligence. The transcranial focused ultrasound acoustic pressure field prediction device includes: an input/output unit for allowing a user to input data, and outputting the data in a form that is recognizable by the user, a memory for storing a transcranial focused ultrasound acoustic pressure field prediction program; and a control unit for executing the transcranial focused ultrasound acoustic pressure field prediction program to derive result data according to the data input through the input/output unit, wherein the control unit outputs ultrasound acoustic pressure field data formed in a transcranial region by ultrasound applied by an ultrasonic transducer when shape data of a skull and position data of the ultrasonic transducer are input.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biomedicine, and discloses use of a PD1 inhibitor in preparation of an inhibitor for cardiac fibroblast transdifferentiation. The present invention found through cell and animal experiments that the PD1 inhibitor can reduce the transdifferentiation level of cardiac fibroblasts after myocardial infarction. The present invention not only provides a therapeutic drug or strategy for myocardial infarction, but also provides a tool drug for the study of transdifferentiation of cardiac fibroblasts.