Abstract: A method and system for simultaneous quantitative multiparametric MRI are provided in the disclosure. The method includes: designing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequence which includes a signal excitation part, a shift gradient part, and a data acquisition part; generating training samples for a deep neural network according to the MRI sequence; training the deep neural network by using the training samples, to obtain a trained deep neural network; and reconstructing multiple magnetic-resonance parametric maps by using the trained deep neural network and k-space data acquired by the MRI sequence. The disclosure can implement quantitative multiparametric MRI, and can correct image distortions caused by magnetic field inhomogeneity.

Abstract: A control flow attacks based on return address signatures comprises: using a return address as a push return address when a response is given to an interrupt service routine; generating an encrypted push return address by an XOR encryption circuit by means of an n-bit binary key generated by a pseudo random number generator; then, generating a push_address signature value by an MD algorithm signature circuit; when the response to the interrupt service routine is over, reading an n-bit binary address out of a stack to serve as a pop return address; generating an encrypted pop return address by the XOR encryption circuit; generating a pop address signature value by the MD algorithm signature circuit; comparing the push_address signature value with the pop address signature value; and determining whether or not a data processor is under a control flow attack according to a comparison result.

Abstract: A method for regenerating a cathode of a used lithium-ion battery, wherein the cathode of the used lithium-ion battery has a first level of lithium ions, the method comprising providing a pre-lithiation agent to the cathode, assembling a regenerated lithium-ion battery using the cathode with the pre-lithiation agent, and cycling the regenerated lithium-ion battery through at least one full charge event and at least one full discharge event to provide the cathode of the regenerated lithium-ion battery with a second level of lithium ions, wherein the second level of lithium ions is higher than the first level of lithium ions.

Abstract: An electronics system may include a substrate, an electronic device bonded to the substrate, a plurality of photoluminescent particles disposed on the electronic device, an illuminator, a sensor, and a control module. The illuminator can illuminate the electronic device. The sensor can capture a first set of positions of the photoluminescent particles on the electronic device when the electronic device is not operating under a load and a second set of positions of the photoluminescent particles when the electronic device is operating under a load. The control module can determine thermomechanical stress on the electronic device based at least in part on a difference between the first set of positions and the second set of positions.

Abstract: A plurality of mobile devices is provided including a first mobile device of the plurality of mobile devices that serves as a relay for communication between a second mobile device of the plurality of mobile devices and a third mobile device of the plurality of mobile devices. The first mobile device is identified as the relay based on a social trust relationship formed between the first mobile device and the second mobile device. A D2D network is formed between the first mobile device and second mobile device. A communication channel is provided to the second mobile device from a second cellular network. A portion of the communication channel is allocated to the second mobile device using the D2D network to improve cellular transmission between the second mobile device and the third mobile device.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine plant named ‘Paseante Noir’, particularly selected for its high resistance to Pierce's disease, as well as quality of fruit and wines produced is disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic peptides and methods for treating cardiorespiratory diseases, particularly cardiopulmonary disorder (CPD) by use of the synthetic peptides. The present synthetic peptide has the amino acid sequence of X1EX2LRVANEVTLN (SEQ ID NO: 1), in which X1 is tyrosine (Y) or phenylalanine (F), and X2 is alanine (A) or cysteine (C). In preferred embodiments, an effective amount of the present synthetic peptide is administered to a subject suffering from CPD to ameliorate or alleviate symptoms associated therewith.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present systems and methods may provide techniques to predict the success or failure of a drug used for disease treatment. For example, a method of determining drug efficacy may include, for a plurality of patients, generating a directed acyclic graph from health related information of each patient comprising nodes representing a medical event of the patient, at least one first edge connecting the first node to an additional node, each additional edge connecting nodes representing two consecutive medical events, the edge having a weight based on a time difference between the two consecutive medical events, capturing a plurality of features from each directed acyclic graph, generating a binary graph classification model on captured features of each directed acyclic graph, determining a probability that a drug or treatment will be effective using the binary graph classification model, and determining a drug to be prescribed to a patient based on the determined probability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are recombinant viral vectors comprising a liver specific promotor in operable combination with a heterologous nucleic acid sequence encoding a protein, such as a clotting factor. Methods of treating a subject with a clotting disorder, such as hemophilia A or hemophilia B, are also provided.

Abstract: A nanozeolite modified green concrete contains alkali-activated natural pozzolan. Natural pozzolan is a green and sustainable material, potentially useful in green concrete, e.g., to curb greenhouse gas emissions associated with ordinary Portland cement production. Nanozeolite (NZ) is present as an additive to the green concrete, e.g., at 3 to 5 wt. %, of natural pozzolan to improve strength development and microstructural properties, resulting in superior strength and denser microstructure compared to a green concrete without nanozeolite.

Abstract: A patient's image data and associated metadata describing the image data and characteristics of the patient are received and stored in a memory area. Information that describes one or more imaging analysis services and associated service criteria is accessed and compared to the metadata. Based on matches between the image metadata and service criteria, services are selected and executed, producing an output. Iterative rounds of service matching based on the metadata and the output of previous services and service execution proceed. The output of the services is associated with the image data and metadata, stored in the memory area, and made available to the user. A data repository, including the original images, metadata, and service output is accessible via the services for use in comparative analyses. Such services can utilize the repository to dynamically update indices and algorithms used in the comparative analyses.

Abstract: A subject of the present invention is to provide an anti AQP3 antibody specifically recognizing the extracellular domain of aquaporin 3 (AQP3), which is one type of a water channel protein. By selecting a monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to an oligopeptide included in loop C as one of the extracellular domains of AQP3, an anti AQP3 antibody that is desired in the present invention is provided. An anti AQP3 monoclonal antibody of the present invention can directly bind, from the outside of a cell, to AQP3 present in a cell membrane. Furthermore, as an anti AQP3 monoclonal antibody of the present invention can have an inhibitory activity, the function of permeating a low molecular weight molecule or the like, which is carried by AQP3, can be suppressed.

Abstract: Various methods of diagnosing and monitoring a subject infected with a Plasmodium parasite are described. Also, compositions and methods for attracting mosquitos are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for molecular neighborhood detection of molecules, such as by iterative proximity ligation or split-and-pool methods for obtaining positional information.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for coating and patterning hydrogels in order to modify surface properties. The method exploits the water content of the hydrogel and the hydrophobicity of the reaction solvent to create a thin oxide adhesion layer on the hydrogel surface. This oxide adhesion layer enables rapid transformation of the hydrophilic, cell non-adhesive hydrogel into either a highly hydrophobic or a cell-adhesive hydrogel by reaction with an alkylphosphonic acid or an ?,?-diphosphonoalkane, respectively. Also disclosed are coated, patterned hydrogels and constructs comprising the coated, patterned hydrogels.

Abstract: A 4-dimensional printing system and method for printing reinforced concrete may allow reinforced concrete elements to be printed freeform and/or fully automated without the need for formwork, molding, or labor. The printing system may include software and hardware systems. The software system may process 3D models of the reinforced concrete element desired into multiple layers. The software system may utilize the individual layer to control operation of the hardware system to print the desired reinforced concrete element layer-by-layer. The hardware system may provide a concrete nozzle, a reinforcement material nozzle, as well as dispensing mechanisms for printing the materials at the desired locations and/or at desired times for the individual layer being printed. The hardware system may also include motion control mechanism(s) that allow the position of the nozzles to be moved side-to-side, up and down, and towards or away relative to the element being printed as desired during the printing process.

Abstract: A method of processing a lignocellulosic feedstock includes heating the lignocellulosic feedstock in a solvent mixture comprising an acid and at least 80% by volume of n-butanol to produce a reaction mixture including a butylated lignin. A butylated lignin product wherein at least 85% of the ?-O-4 linkages include n-butyl ether groups can be prepared. Cellulose and butylated hemicellulose products can also be obtained.

Abstract: A recovery system of composite powder carrier in HPB municipal wastewater treatment includes a biochemical tank and a concentration tank. The composite powder carrier is added to the biochemical tank for biochemically treating on the wastewater. The mixed liquid is then made to flow into the concentration tank. The supernatant obtained after filtration is then discharged. The concentrated sludge is returned to the biochemical tank, and the excess concentrated sludge is transported to a separator. The separator separates the substances with large specific gravity from those having smaller specific gravity, and the substances with large specific gravity are recycled to the biochemical tank for reuse. Matter having smaller specific gravity is discharged. The separator can be used to separate the composite powder carriers for recycling, which improves the utilization rate of the composite powder carriers and reduces the operation cost of the HPB technology for wastewater treatment.

Abstract: A method for deep learning video microscopy-based antimicrobial susceptibility testing of a bacterial strain in a sample by acquiring image sequences of individual bacterial cells of the bacterial strain in a subject sample before, during, and after exposure to each antibiotic at different concentrations. The image sequences are compressed into static images while preserving essential phenotypic features. Data representing the static images is input into a pre-trained deep learning (DL) model which generates output data; and antimicrobial susceptibility for the bacterial strain is determined from the output data.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system that performs microscopy imaging with an extended depth of field. This system includes a stage for holding a sample, and a light source for illuminating the sample, wherein the light source produces ultraviolet light with a wavelength in the 230 nm to 300 nm range to facilitate microscopy with ultraviolet surface excitation (MUSE) imaging. The system also includes an imaging device, comprising an objective that magnifies the illuminated sample, and a sensor array that captures a single image of the magnified sample. The system also includes a controller, which controls the imaging device and/or the stage to scan a range of focal planes for the sample during an acquisition time for the single image. The system additionally includes an image-processing system, which processes the single image using a deconvolution technique to produce a final image with an extended depth of field.