Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for automatically scaling a multi-container-based computational session on a cluster. The method includes: receiving, by a node controller, event information and statistical information about a container from a container engine; forwarding, by the node controller, the sensed event information and statistical information to a cluster controller; determining, by the cluster controller, whether to add or delete the container for a specific session based on the received event information and statistical information; forwarding, by the cluster controller, a container addition or deletion command to the node controller of the specific session according to a determination result; and determining, by the cluster controller, whether to add or delete the node by determining whether it is impossible to add the container only with an existing node or when it is necessary to delete the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing a polymer polyol, comprising: (a) reacting a first mixture comprising an initiator, a polyol, a diluent, a stabilizer, a styrene-based monomer and a nitrile-based monomer; and (b) continuously adding, to the first mixture, a second mixture comprising an initiator, a polyol, a stabilizer, a styrene-based monomer and a nitrile-based monomer to react, wherein the first mixture and second mixture comprise the stabilizer in a weight ratio of 1:1 to 3, respectively, and a polymer polyol produced according to the process.

Abstract: A pore-filled ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane from which the surface ion exchange polyelectrolyte has been removed and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane exhibits low film resistance and low in-plane-direction swelling degree, and has a smaller film-thickness than a commercial film, and thus, can be used for various purposes. In addition, since the pore-filled ion exchange polyelectrolyte composite membrane is continuously manufactured through a roll-to-roll process, the manufacturing process is simple, and manufacturing costs can be greatly reduced.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating burnout syndrome, containing a natural extract as an active ingredient. According to one aspect of the present invention, the composition contains a ginseng fruit extract, and thus is useful for preventing, treating and alleviating burnout syndrome. In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, the composition further contains ginseng fruit and one or more selected from the group consisting of red ginseng, Angelica gigas, Cornus officinalis, Cervi parvum corni, and Nigella sativa, so as to maximize the synergistic effect among two or more ingredients, thereby exhibiting excellent effects on the prevention, treatment and alleviation of burnout syndrome. Therefore, there is an advantage of making individuals and society mentally and physically healthy since burnout syndrome can be prevented, treated and alleviated, by using the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first standard cell including a first first-type transistor, a first second-type transistor, a third second-type transistor, and a third first-type transistor, a second standard cell including a second first-type transistor, a second second-type transistor, a fourth second-type transistor and a fourth first-type transistor, a plurality of wiring layers which are disposed on the first and second standard cells and includes a first wiring layer, a second wiring layer, and a third wiring layer sequentially stacked. A source contact of the first first-type transistor and a source contact of the second first-type transistor are electrically connected through a first power rail of the plurality of wiring layers, and a source contact of the third first-type transistor and a source contact of the fourth first-type transistor are electrically connected through a second power rail of the plurality of wiring layers.

Abstract: Provided are a control apparatus and method for three-dimensional (3D) printer post-processing equipment. The control apparatus includes a processor, and a memory configured to store an instruction executed by the processor, wherein the processor analyzes a computer-aided design (CAD) file to extract basic information of a product, analyzes a slicing file to extract output analysis information, then extracts output feature information on the basis of the basic information and the output analysis information, analyzes the output feature information to extract a parameter for controlling post-processing equipment, and controls the post-processing equipment according to the parameter.

Abstract: There are provided a system and a method for setting a synchronization agent. A system for setting an optimal synchronization agent according to a workload according to an embodiment includes: a data integration device configured to integrate and store data which is collected through a collection agent; an agent management server configured to manage the collection agent that periodically polls data from a data source and transmits the data to the data integration device; and an agent setting automation device configured to set an optimal agent set value related to collection and transmission of data of the collection agent.

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: There are provided a method and a system for selecting an optimal synchronization broker for each workload. A system for selecting an optimal synchronization broker for each workload according to an embodiment includes: a storage unit including a database that contains specialist recommendation information including information on a correct protocol that is recommended by a specialist with respect to a service specification and data transmission requirements; and a processor configured to determine an optimal in-bound protocol and an optimal out-bound protocol according to the data transmission requirements through a decision tree model that is trained by using the specialist recommendation information as training data.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of pathogenic infections.

Abstract: An embodiment solid electrolyte includes a first compound and a second compound. The first compound is represented by a first chemical formula Li7-aPS6-a(X11-bX2b)a, wherein X1 and X2 are the same or different and each represents F, Cl, Br, or I, and wherein 0<a?2 and 0<b<1, and the second compound is represented by a second chemical formula Li7-cP1-2dMdS6-c-3d(X11-eX2e)c, wherein X1 and X2 are the same or different and each represents F, Cl, Br, or I, wherein M represents Ge, Si, Sn, or any combination thereof, and wherein 0<c?2, 0<d<0.5, and 0<e<1.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a separator for a fuel cell, which is stacked on a reaction layer including a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). The separator includes a plate body stacked on the reaction layer, a wave pattern provided on one surface of the plate body that faces the reaction layer, the wave pattern being configured to define a reaction channel disposed between the reaction layer and the plate body and provided in a first direction in which a reactant gas is supplied, so that the reactant gas flows along the reaction channel, and a land provided along a lateral end of the wave pattern and disposed to be in contact with the reaction layer, thereby obtaining an advantageous effect of improving performance and operational efficiency.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device may include: forming a stack comprising first material layers and second material layers that are alternately stacked; forming an opening in the stack; forming a first seed layer in the opening; forming a first buffer layer by surface-treating the first seed layer; and forming a blocking layer by oxidizing the first seed layer through the first buffer layer.

Abstract: There is provided a ferritic lightweight steel which contains 2.0 to 3.0 wt % manganese (Mn), 5.0 to 6.0 wt % aluminum (Al) and 0.1 to 0.3 wt % carbon (C) and has a tensile strength of 900 MPa to 1,108 MPa. The lightweight steel includes ferrite-austenite dual grains as a result of performing low-temperature tempering-induced partitioning (LTP) at 300° C. for 10 minutes after isothermal annealing.

Abstract: A secondary battery charging method that shortens charging time includes a step for introducing a plurality of battery cells onto an activation tray and CC-charging the battery cells; and a step for connecting the plurality of battery cells in parallel. The charging method according to the present invention shortens the time typically required for CV-charging by connecting battery cells in parallel after CC-charging, thus having the effect of replacing CV-charging.

Abstract: Disclosed is a battery residual value evaluation system, which includes a measurement unit that measures a voltage and a current of an external battery to generate a voltage signal and a current signal, a resistance calculation unit that generates a resistance value, a resistance change value, and a resistance change rate of the external battery for each of charging and discharging cycles of the external battery based on the voltage signal and the current signal, an external input unit that receives reference ranges from an outside, a determination unit that determines a battery residual value based on whether the resistance value, the resistance change value, and the resistance change rate fall within the reference ranges, respectively, and an output unit that outputs the determination result to the outside.

Abstract: A software package, a gateway for transmitting the same, and a software update method using the same are provided. A software package includes a binary file, a configuration file, and a hash file. The binary file includes read-only memory (ROM) data of a target controller. A management server generates the configuration file by combining a hash value obtained by hashing the binary file with meta information indicating an update procedure between a gateway and the target controller. The management server generates the hash file by hashing the configuration file. The gateway receives the software package and extract the binary file and the configuration file. The gateway transmits the binary file to the target controller according to the update procedure indicated by the meta information.

Abstract: Discussed is a secondary battery low-voltage defect determination system, which can include a database unit configured to store existing data on battery manufacturing process conditions, activation process conditions, voltage measurement conditions, and a battery voltage measured after an activation process of a battery, a detection unit configured to detect experimental data on the manufacturing process conditions, the activation process conditions, the voltage measurement conditions, and the battery voltage measured after the activation process of the battery, and a calculation unit configured to calculate target voltage drop correction data based on the existing data stored in the database unit and the experimental data detected by the detection unit.

Abstract: Provided is a modular sensor platform apparatus. The modular sensor platform apparatus includes at least one first terminal capable of being coupled to a power sensor, a plurality of second terminals capable of being coupled to an external sensor module and a communication module, and a micro-control unit (MCU) configured to execute a predefined algorithm.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes: a ceramic body including dielectric layers and first and second internal electrodes disposed to face each other with respective dielectric layers interposed therebetween; and first and second external electrodes disposed on an external surface of the ceramic body, wherein the dielectric layer contains a barium titanate-based powder particle having a core-shell structure including a core and a shell around the core, the shell having a structure in which titanium is partially substituted with an element having the same oxidation number as that of the titanium in the barium titanate-based powder particle and having an ionic radius different from that of the titanium in the barium titanate-based powder particle, and the shell covers at least 30% of a surface of the core.