Abstract: A method for recycling a scrap material includes providing a sample having one or more components having a respective melting temperature, and heating the sample to a first melting point corresponding to a first component to form a molten first component, and separating the molten first component from the sample. A system for recycling scrap materials includes a housing component for a sample containing one or more components to be heated, and subsequently melted and separated. The system may include a microwave plasma source, and at least one collection mechanism corresponding to each separated molten component.

Abstract: A method for recycling a scrap material includes providing a sample having one or more components having a respective melting temperature, and heating the sample to a first melting point corresponding to a first component to form a molten first component, and separating the molten first component from the sample. A system for recycling scrap materials includes a housing component for a sample containing one or more components to be heated, and subsequently melted and separated. The system may include a microwave plasma source, and at least one collection mechanism corresponding to each separated molten component.

Abstract: An adapter and adapter system for connecting a female end of a first chimney portion to a male end of a second chimney portion. The adapter includes a first radial adapter portion with a first inner surface and a first outer surface extending along a first axis and wherein the first inner surface and the first outer surface are substantially coaxial. The adapter further includes a first locking interface protruding outward from the first outer surface and configured to engage with a first locking interface of the first chimney portion and a second locking interface protruding inward from the first inner surface and configured to engage with a second interlocking interface of the second chimney. The first outer surface of the adapter is configured to be received within the female end of the first chimney portion and the inner surface is configured to receive the male end of the second chimney.

Abstract: A method for recycling a scrap material includes providing a sample having one or more components having a respective melting temperature, and heating the sample to a first melting point corresponding to a first component to form a molten first component, and separating the molten first component from the sample. A system for recycling scrap materials includes a housing component for a sample containing one or more components to be heated, and subsequently melted and separated. The system may include a microwave plasma source, and at least one collection mechanism corresponding to each separated molten component.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a damper control system having a casing configured to detachably couple from a conventional air register having a damper assembly movably controllable by a manual lever, a motor assembly mounted to the casing, an actuating linkage assembly movably attached to the motor assembly and configured to detachably couple with the manual lever that controls the damper assembly, wherein one or more dampers of the damper assembly are in a closed position when the actuating linkage assembly is in a first position and in an open position when the actuating linkage assembly is in a second position, a memory mounted within the casing, and one or more processors communicatively coupled with the memory and mounted within the casing, the one or more processors being configured to cause the motor assembly to drive the actuating linkage assembly between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include obtaining a first text composition and obtaining first user data of a first user. The method can further include generating a first set of character fingerprinting rules that corresponds to the first user. The method can further include performing a first modification of the first text composition, according to the first set of fingerprinting rules. The first modification can result in a first fingerprinted text composition that corresponds to the first user.

Abstract: An adapter and adapter system for coupling a female end of a first chimney portion to a male end of a second chimney portion. The adapter includes a first radial adapter portion, wherein a first inner surface and a first outer surface of the first radial adapter portion are coaxial. The adapter further includes a first locking interface protruding outward from the first outer surface and configured to engage with a first locking interface of the first chimney portion. The adapter further includes a second radial adapter portion with a second inner surface and a second outer surface extending along the first axis and a second locking interface protruding inward from the second inner surface and configured to engage with a second interlocking interface of the second chimney.

Abstract: An adapter and adapter system for connecting a female end of a first chimney portion to a male end of a second chimney portion. The adapter includes a first radial adapter portion with a first inner surface and a first outer surface extending along a first axis and wherein the first inner surface and the first outer surface are substantially coaxial. The adapter further includes a first locking interface protruding outward from the first outer surface and configured to engage with a first locking interface of the first chimney portion and a second locking interface protruding inward from the first inner surface and configured to engage with a second interlocking interface of the second chimney. The first outer surface of the adapter is configured to be received within the female end of the first chimney portion and the inner surface is configured to receive the male end of the second chimney.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a damper control system having a casing configured to detachably couple from a conventional air register having a damper assembly movably controllable by a manual lever, a motor assembly mounted to the casing, an actuating linkage assembly movably attached to the motor assembly and configured to detachably couple with the manual lever that controls the damper assembly, wherein one or more dampers of the damper assembly are in a closed position when the actuating linkage assembly is in a first position and in an open position when the actuating linkage assembly is in a second position, a memory mounted within the casing, and one or more processors communicatively coupled with the memory and mounted within the casing, the one or more processors being configured to cause the motor assembly to drive the actuating linkage assembly between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: Provided herein are RNAi agents for inhibition of Chikungunya virus. The present disclosure provides RNAi agents for inhibition of Chikungunya virus, particularly by targeting the E2 gene and nsP1 gene or both of the Chikungunya virus; the RNAi agents comprising of the entire nucleotide sequence set forth is SEQ ID 1 or SEQ ID 5 or combination thereof; or comprising of 15 or more contiguous nucleotides as set forth is SEQ ID 1 or SEQ ID 5 or combination thereof along with the addition nucleotides from the contiguous region of the E2 and nsP1 target gene. The invention further provides a RNAi composition for reducing the E2 protein and nsP1 protein level of Chikungunya virus and inhibition of Chikungunya virus replication. The combination of RNAi agents provides an excellent therapeutic composition for treatment of Chikungunya virus infection.

Abstract: Provided herein are RNAi agents for inhibition of Chikungunya virus. The present disclosure provides RNAi agents for inhibition of Chikungunya virus, particularly by targeting the E2 gene and nsP1 gene or both of the Chikungunya virus; the RNAi agents comprising of the entire nucleotide sequence set forth is SEQ ID 1 or SEQ ID 5 or combination thereof; or comprising of 15 or more contiguous nucleotides as set forth is SEQ ID 1 or SEQ ID 5 or combination thereof along with the addition nucleotides from the contiguous region of the E2 and nsP1 target gene. The invention further provides a RNAi composition for reducing the E2 protein and nsP1 protein level of Chikungunya virus and inhibition of Chikungunya virus replication. The combination of RNAi agents provides an excellent therapeutic composition for treatment of Chikungunya virus infection.

Abstract: A system for facilitating management of one or more programs throughout their lifecycle in an organization is provided. The system comprises a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module to create one or more programs, an Order Management System (OMS) module to create one or more tracks, and a program management module to create one or more projects. The system further comprises a resource allocation module for allocating resources for executing the one or more programs. The system further comprises a finance budgeting module for budgeting revenue, costs and profitability of the one or more programs. The system further comprises a program module that displays details of the one or more programs, the one or more tracks, and the one or more projects to one or more authorized users. The system further comprises a central repository to store data associated with the one or more programs.

Abstract: In one illustrative embodiment, a computer-implemented method for application-aware recording and replay of changes is provided. The computer implemented method executes an application in a source system to form a first domain context, and generates recorded information objects from the application in the first domain context. The computer-implemented method selects a target system having a second domain context, and replays the recorded information objects on the target system to form new information objects in the second domain context. The new information objects are returned to a requester.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a framework for managing lifecycle of a project in an organization. The framework comprises a project management module configured to provide plurality of guidelines to execute a project in a global context, a behavior module configured to provide a plurality of skill sets required for the effective execution of the project, a focus module configured to generate efficient outcomes in the project performance and a support module configured to provide integrated project management. The framework provides multiple levels of project management certifications to address the competency needs as per various roles requirement in an organization. The disclosure also provides a method of implementing project management certifications which are mapped as per various roles requirements in an organization.

Abstract: A system for facilitating management of one or more programs throughout their lifecycle in an organization is provided. The system comprises a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module to create one or more programs, an Order Management System (OMS) module to create one or more tracks, and a program management module to create one or more projects. The system further comprises a resource allocation module for allocating resources for executing the one or more programs. The system further comprises a finance budgeting module for budgeting revenue, costs and profitability of the one or more programs. The system further comprises a program module that displays details of the one or more programs, the one or more tracks, and the one or more projects to one or more authorized users. The system further comprises a central repository to store data associated with the one or more programs.

Abstract: A framework for articulating value-centric information technology design is presented. The framework can perform business value articulation, including establishing a relationship between change enablers and ultimate resulting business value. Key business process metrics of information technology services can be assessed. Change enablers can be identified. A business value articulation model can represent connections between change enablers and ultimate value to the organization. The framework assists an information technology service provider articulate how it can deliver higher business value to an organization.

Abstract: A framework for managing a lifecycle of a program in an organization is provided. The framework includes a process module, a guiding module, a program lifecycle mapping module, and a matrix module. The process module provides a plurality of process guidelines for the one or more stages of the project management lifecycle. Further, the process module includes a strategic planning module, a financial management module, a risk management module, an organization change management module, a stake holder management module, a knowledge management module, a contractual compliance module, a governance module and a program setup module. The guiding module integrates a plurality of organizational attributes with the process guidelines of the process module. The program lifecycle mapping module maps the plurality of process guidelines with the one or more stages of the life cycle. The matrix module provides assignment of program management roles to one or more participants.

Abstract: In one illustrative embodiment, a computer-implemented method for application-aware recording and replay of changes is provided. The computer implemented method executes an application in a source system to form a first domain context, and generates recorded information objects from the application in the first domain context. The computer-implemented method selects a target system having a second domain context, and replays the recorded information objects on the target system to form new information objects in the second domain context. The new information objects are returned to a requester.

Abstract: A microwave combustion system is presented that can replace the conventional spark plug in an internal combustion engine. One or more microwave pulses are provided to a microwave feed in a plug that sits in the cylinder. A microwave generated plasma generated by the plug in the vicinity of a fuel mixture can provide for highly efficient combustion of the fuel-air mixture.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for plasma-assisted heat treatments are provided. The method can include initiating a heat treating plasma within a cavity (14) by subjecting a gas to electromagnetic radiation in the presence of a plasma catalyst (70), heating the object by exposing the object to the plasma, and maintaining exposure of the object to the plasma for a sufficient period to alter at least one material property of the object.