Abstract: This application relates to a method for controlling a virtual character performed by a computer device, the method including: displaying at least a portion of a target virtual character in a virtual scene, the target virtual character being bound with basic bones and deformed bones; triggering the character action of the target virtual character in the virtual scene; when the character action comprises a character movement, controlling the target virtual character to implement the character movement in the virtual scene through a movement of a basic bone associated with the character movement; and when the character action comprises a local character deformation, controlling the target virtual character to implement the local character deformation in the virtual scene through a deformation of a deformed bone associated with the local character deformation.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include an information processing method. In the method, a picture of a virtual environment is displayed. The picture includes a target region located in the virtual environment where the target region is adjacent to a neighboring region in the virtual environment. In response to a first movement instruction, a virtual character is controlled to enter the target region from the neighboring region by processing circuitry of an information processing apparatus. A first movement speed of the virtual character in the neighboring region is higher than a second movement speed of the virtual character in the target region. The information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (0): where Ar is one or more substituted or unsubstituted aromatic units, R is independently H, F, CN, a C1-C20 linear or branched aliphatic group or a C1-C20 linear or branched aliphatic acyl group, and n is an integer 3 or greater, is useful for sorting and dispersing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and for producing printed electronic devices (e.g. CO2 sensors, TFTs) in which the CNTs are functionalized with the compound.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for converting ghrelin to desacyl-ghrelin include a butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) polypeptide variant. The presently-disclosed subject matter includes compositions and methods for use in directly downregulating ghrelin. In particular, certain embodiments relate to compositions and methods for hydrolyzing/deacylating ghrelin to desacyl-ghrelin and applications thereof in the treatment of disorders involving ghrelin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seepage and internal erosion test apparatus for geotechnical centrifuges. The apparatus includes a mounting base, a four-motorized-jack synchronized lifting table fixed onto the mounting base, a downstream water sink, a plurality of permeameters, a centrifugal pump, and an upstream water sink fixedly mounted on the four-motorized-jack synchronized lifting table; the downstream water sink, the plurality of permeameters, the centrifugal pump, and the upstream water sink are connected by means of pipes; electric ball valves are separately disposed on each branch on which the permeameter is mounted; a temperature control module and flow meters are disposed of in the pipe for connecting the upstream outlet to the permeameter water inlet.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for use in binding opioids, such as 6-MAM, morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, meperidine, and fentanyl, while avoiding binding to OUD treatment agents, such as naloxone and naltrexone. Methods are also provided for use in a systematic structure-based virtual screening and design approach for identification of such antibodies. Methods are also provided for use in treating OUD. Methods are also provided for use in detecting an opioid in a sample.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1). The compounds and compositions can reduce inflammation in a subject, such as inflammation caused by an inflammation disorder or symptoms thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound are also provided. Furthermore, methods are provided for reducing inflammation and/or inhibiting mPGES-1. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject.

Abstract: An expression generation method for an animation object is provided. In the method, a first facial expression of a target animation object is acquired by a first animation application from a facial expression set generated by a second animation application. The facial expression set includes different facial expressions of the target animation object. A display parameter of the acquired first facial expression in the first animation application is adjusted based on a first user input to obtain a second facial expression of the target animation object. A target animation of the target animation object that includes an image frame of the second facial expression is generated.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter describes methods of treating cocaine use disorder and organophosphorus toxicity in which a butyrylcholinesterase fusion protein is administered to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A device, such as a wet scrubber for cleaning a stream of gas by removing gaseous, liquid and solid impurities, has a gas inlet and a gas outlet. At the gas inlet there is a first structured packing. A spray-scrubber area with atomizing nozzles is provided above the first structured packing. A first demister is provided for separating larger drops above the spray-scrubber area. A woven fabric is above the first demister, and spray nozzles are arranged around this woven fabric to spray washing liquid in the direction of the gas stream onto the surface of the woven fabric. A final demister is located above the woven fabric and has a demister rinsing apparatus. The device may be used to dispose of industrial waste gases encountered in the semiconductor industry, particularly for the disposal of waste gases stemming from CVD processes in microelectronics production.

Abstract: A composite material suitable for use in sensing and catalysis applications with conjugated polymers non-covalently bound to the carbon nanotubes. The conjugated polymers have alternating aromatic (Ar) units and bipyridine (BPy) units. Metal nanoparticles having a size that is between about 0.3 nm and about 5 nm are bound to the conjugated polymers at respective BPy units, thereby anchoring the metal nanoparticles to the carbon nanotubes. Thus, a metal salt solution was added into the polymer/carbon nanotube solution to form a metal-BPy complex, which is in situ photo reduced to metal nanoparticles. Therefore, the formed nanoparticles are tightly anchored to the nanotube and can be self-regenerated by room light to offer the material a high performance and durability.

Abstract: This application relates to a method for controlling a virtual character performed by a computer device, the method including: displaying at least a portion of a target virtual character in a virtual scene, the target virtual character being bound with basic bones and deformed bones; triggering the character action of the target virtual character in the virtual scene; when the character action comprises a character movement, controlling the target virtual character to implement the character movement in the virtual scene through a movement of a basic bone associated with the character movement; and when the character action comprises a local character deformation, controlling the target virtual character to implement the local character deformation in the virtual scene through a deformation of a deformed bone associated with the local character deformation.

Abstract: An expression generation method for an animation object is provided. In the method, a first facial expression of a target animation object is acquired by a first animation application from a facial expression set generated by a second animation application. The facial expression set includes different facial expressions of the target animation object. A display parameter of the acquired first facial expression in the first animation application is adjusted based on a first user input to obtain a second facial expression of the target animation object. A target animation of the target animation object that includes an image frame of the second facial expression is generated.

Abstract: The presently-disclosed subject matter describes fusion proteins comprising butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) having an improved production yield and biological half-life and nucleotides encoding the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seepage and internal erosion test apparatus for geotechnical centrifuges. The apparatus includes a mounting base, a four-motorized-jack synchronized lifting table fixed onto the mounting base, a downstream water sink, a plurality of permeameters, a centrifugal pump, and an upstream water sink fixedly mounted on the four-motorized-jack synchronized lifting table; the downstream water sink, the plurality of permeameters, the centrifugal pump, and the upstream water sink are connected by means of pipes; electric ball valves are separately disposed on each branch on which the permeameter is mounted; a temperature control module and flow meters are disposed of in the pipe for connecting the upstream outlet to the permeameter water inlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for switched digital video (SDV) systems.

Abstract: A method for generating a virtual operating object is provided for an electronic device. The method includes obtaining a target portrait picture on a configuration interface of a target application on the electronic device; obtaining a first picture region of the target portrait picture where a first part presents and a first part feature of the first part; determining a target part matching the first picture region in a pre-established feature image library, the target part being a part of a to-be-generated target virtual operating object in the target application; determining a target feature parameter matching the first part feature in a value range of a target part feature of the target part pre-recorded in the feature image library; and generating the target part in the target application according to the target feature parameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include an information processing method. In the method, a picture of a virtual environment is displayed. The picture includes a target region located in the virtual environment where the target region is adjacent to a neighboring region in the virtual environment. In response to a first movement instruction, a virtual character is controlled to enter the target region from the neighboring region by processing circuitry of an information processing apparatus. A first movement speed of the virtual character in the neighboring region is higher than a second movement speed of the virtual character in the target region. The information processing apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium counterpart embodiments are also contemplated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polypeptide molecules having Prostate apoptosis response-4 (Par-4) pro-apoptotic activity in cancer cells and enhanced biological half-life, and related methods. Specifically, the disclosure provides a composition comprising Par-4 polypeptide fusion protein, and a method of inducing apoptosis in a cancer cell using the composition, wherein the cancer cell is metastatic.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1). The compounds and compositions can reduce inflammation in a subject, such as inflammation caused by an inflammation disorder or symptoms thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound are also provided. Furthermore, methods are provided for reducing inflammation and/or inhibiting mPGES-1. The methods can comprise administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject.