Abstract: A modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a method of making the same, and a rubber composition including the same are disclosed herein. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer has excellent processability and good tensile strength and viscoelasticity. In some embodiments, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes a first chain including a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer, a second chain including a repeating unit derived from a compound represented by Formula 1 or Formula 2, and a derived unit from an alkoxysilane-based modifier, wherein the first chain and the second chain are coupled by the derived unit from the modifier.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide efficient and intuitive techniques for creating digital characters. One embodiment of the invention provides a method of customizing a digital avatar. A digital avatar may be displayed on a display of an electronic device. An audio-visual user interface may be provided for customizing the digital avatar based on a spoken conversation between a user and the digital avatar.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene-based polymer, a rubber composition including the same, and a method of making the same are disclosed herein. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer has excellent processability and good tensile strength and viscoelasticity. In some embodiments, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes a first chain including a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer, a second chain including a repeating unit derived from a compound represented by Formula 1, and a derived unit from an alkoxysilane-based modifier, wherein the first chain and the second chain are coupled by the derived unit from the alkoxysilane-based modifier.

Abstract: A cell stimulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an electrode unit in which an electrode element is installed; a pMUT element disposed above the electrode unit to be spaced apart from the electrode unit, and configured to generate an ultrasonic wave through a voltage applied thereto; and a well element installed between the electrode unit and the pMUT element and forming a cell chamber together with the electrode unit and the pMUT element, wherein a bio-sample is disposed on the electrode element, and the ultrasonic wave generated by the pMUT element is transmitted to the bio-sample so as to provide ultrasound stimulation to the bio-sample.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for semiconductor processing preclean includes removing an oxide layer from a substrate using anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in combination with water vapor. A system for the preclean may be configured to separate the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and the water vapor until they are delivered to a common volume near the substrate. Corrosion within components of the system may be limited by purification of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, passivation of components, changing component materials, and heating components. Passivation may be achieved by filling a gas delivery component with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and allowing the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to remain in the gas delivery component to form a passivation layer. Consistent water vapor delivery may be achieved in part by heating components using heaters.

Abstract: A modified conjugated diene-based polymer and a rubber composition including the same are disclosed herein. The modified conjugated diene-based polymer has excellent processability and good tensile strength and viscoelasticity. In some embodiments, a modified conjugated diene-based polymer includes a derived unit from a modifier, the modifier including three or more alkoxy groups bonded to silicon, a non-functional chain forming a silicon-carbon bond at one side of the derived unit from a modifier and including a repeating unit derived from a conjugated diene-based monomer, and a functional chain forming a silicon-carbon bond at the other side of the derived unit from a modifier and including two or more derived units from an N-functional group-containing monomer, wherein the rate of change of mooney viscosity is 20% or less.

Abstract: A method of scoring suspects in a criminal case includes: obtaining a case network including a plurality of case nodes corresponding to a plurality of cases and a plurality of edges connecting different case nodes; obtaining a people network including a plurality of person nodes corresponding to a plurality of people and a plurality of edges connecting different person nodes, constructing a crime network connecting the case network and the people network through a case-person edge based on association information between a case and a person, and scoring candidate suspects using the crime network when information about a new case is obtained.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method for semiconductor processing preclean includes removing an oxide layer from a substrate using anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in combination with water vapor. A system for the preclean may be configured to separate the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and the water vapor until they are delivered to a common volume near the substrate. Corrosion within components of the system may be limited by purification of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, passivation of components, changing component materials, and heating components. Passivation may be achieved by filling a gas delivery component with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and allowing the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to remain in the gas delivery component to form a passivation layer. Consistent water vapor delivery may be achieved in part by heating components using heaters.

Abstract: The Present invention provides a novel pyrazole derivative compound represented by Chemical formula 1, a stereoisomer thereof, a solvate thereof, an isotopic variant thereof, a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. (In the above, A, B and R, and the like are the same as defined in the description of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for selective recovery of a valuable metal from a waste denitrification catalyst through alkali fusion, the method comprising the steps of: (a) adding an alkali metal to a waste denitrification catalyst, followed by mixing and alkali fusion, to generate a calcination product; (b) subjecting the calcination product to water-leaching to recover an alkali leachate and a residue; (c) adding a precipitator to the alkali leachate, followed by stirring, to recover calcium metavanadate (Ca(VO3)2) or calcium tungstate (CaWO4) through precipitation; and (d) subjecting the recovered calcium tungstate to acid decomposition to prepare tungstic acid. Therefore, vanadium and tungsten can be recovered at high efficiency by a method in which a precipitator is added to a leachate, which is obtained by adding an excess amount of an alkali metal to a waste denitrification catalyst and carrying out calcination and water-leaching, and then a reaction rate is controlled.

Abstract: Electric equipment comprises: a housing; a printed circuit board disposed in the housing and including a first hole; and a cover coupled to the upper surface of the housing and including a second hole, wherein the housing comprises: a first region arranged to pass through the first hole; a second region disposed above the first region and arranged to pass through the second hole; and a third region disposed above the second region and placed on the upper surface of the cover.

Abstract: The Present invention provides a novel pyrazole derivative compound represented by Chemical formula 1, a stereoisomer thereof, a solvate thereof, an isotopic variant thereof, a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. (In the above, A, B and R, and the like are the same as defined in the description of the invention.

Abstract: A 5G or pre-5G communication system is provided to support higher data transmission rates after 4G communication systems such as LTE. To support communication of a terminal that dually accesses a first radio access technology (RAT) communication system and a second RAT communication system, a session generation request message for transmitting traffic is received from a terminal. A target communication system that is to generate a data path with respect to the traffic from the first RAT communication system and the second RAT communication system is determined, the data path for the target communication system is configured, and information about the configured data path is transmitted to the terminal.

Abstract: Mesenchymal stem cells, a preparation method therefor, and a cell therapeutic agent using same have hemocompatibility since thrombosis thereof is suppressed after the expression or activation level of blood coagulation initiating factor CD142 is reduced or inhibited. When intravascularly administered, the mesenchymal stem cells have improved hemocompatibility since thrombosis thereof, which can be caused by the administered mesenchymal stem cells, is suppressed.

Abstract: Provided are mesenchymal stem cells, a preparation method therefor, and a use thereof, the mesenchymal stem cell having oxidative stress resistance by reducing or inhibiting the expression or activity level of KEAP1, which is a negative regulator of Nrf2, so as to increase the activity of Nrf2.

Abstract: Provided is a peptide composition for preventing or treating Alzheimer's dementia. A peptide or a salt substituent thereof according to the presently claimed subject matter exhibits effects such as suppression of LPS-mediated cytokine production, suppression of LPS-induced neuroinflammation, amelioration of cognitive impairment, suppression of beta amyloid or tau protein aggregation, and suppression of neuronal loss. The polypeptide or the salt substituent thereof can permeate the blood-brain barrier, and thus, is expected to be usefully used for preventing or treating Alzheimer's dementia.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition includes: (A) a binder resin; (B) a photopolymerizable monomer; (C) a photopolymerization initiator; (D) a quantum dot surface-modified with a compound having a thiol group at one terminal end and an alkoxy group, a cycloalkyl group, a carboxyl group, or a hydroxy group at the other terminal end; and (E) a solvent. A curable composition includes: (A?) a resin; (B?) a quantum dot surface-modified with a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 or Chemical Formula 2; and (C?) a solvent. A method of manufacturing the surface-modified quantum dot, and a color filter manufactured using the photosensitive resin composition or the curable composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an operation pedal for a simulation device. The present invention comprises: a fixing shaft horizontally installed; a pedal main body mounted on the fixing shaft and rotatable in the forward and backward directions by an external force; a foothold mounted on the upper surface of the pedal main body and rotatable in the left and right directions by an external force; a forward and backward rotation sensing means for sensing a forward and rearward rotation of the pedal main body and transmitting a signal thereof; and a left and right rotation sensing means for sensing a left and right rotation of the foothold and transmitting a signal thereof. According to the present invention, a user can easily operate and control various action motions of a play object in a program by using both feet, such that more various motions or environments can be applied.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for providing and using content advisory (CA) information on Internet contents. A method of providing CA information by using a CA information server, includes receiving a request for the CA information on a content, from an Internet Protocol television (IPTV); searching for CA information on the content; and transmitting the found CA information to the IPTV. A method of using CA information when an IPTV reproduces a content not having the CA information, according to the present invention, includes transmitting a request for CA information, to a CA information server; receiving the CA information from the CA information server; analyzing the CA information; and applying the CA information.

Abstract: A data storage system configured to perform a data rebuild operation via a reduced number of read requests includes a host and a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) device including a plurality of data storage devices. When the host receives data of a first region and data of a second region of a read-requested region of each of the data storage devices in response to a rebuild request, the host receives failed address list information of the second region. The first region is a normal region, and the second region is a faulty region. The host rebuilds the data of the second region based on the failed address list information.