Abstract: An electrolyte composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is provided, which includes a redox couple solution and inorganic nanoparticles. The surface of the inorganic nanoparticle may have a substituted or unsubstituted silane group, an ether group, a substituted amino group, a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microfluidic chip and method using the same. The microfluidic chip comprises a substrate having a surface, and at least a tissue culture area formed on the surface of the substrate. The tissue culture area has a microfluidic channel formed by a plurality of connected geometrical structures (nozzle-type channels) having a predetermined depth. The microfluidic channel has an inlet and an outlet, which are at two ends of the microfluidic channel, for medium inputting and outputting, respectively. Additionally, at least an air-exchange hole is formed on the bottom of the microfluidic channel. By using the microfluidic chip for tissue culture, lateral flow speed and stress can be decreased, so as to prolong survival time of tissues (e.g. liver tissues).

Abstract: A method for fabricating a high voltage semiconductor device is provided. Firstly, a substrate is provided, wherein the substrate has a first active zone and a second active zone. Then, a first ion implantation process is performed to dope the substrate by a first mask layer, thereby forming a first-polarity doped region at the two ends of the first active zone and a periphery of the second active zone. After the first mask layer is removed, a second ion implantation process is performed to dope the substrate by a second mask layer, thereby forming a second-polarity doped region at the two ends of the second active zone and a periphery of the first active zone. After the second mask layer is removed, a first gate conductor structure and a second gate conductor structure are formed over the middle segments of the first active zone and the second active zone, respectively.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a shell, a printed circuit board and a solid state disk module provided in the shell. The printed circuit board has a cable. The solid state disk module includes a solid state disk and a fixing structure encapsulating the solid state disk. The solid state disk has ports connected with the cable. The fixing structure includes a bottom panel, a top panel extending from one end of the bottom panel and two lateral panels extending from two lateral sides of the bottom panel. The bottom panel supports the solid state disk. The top panel is bent from the bottom panel and covers the end and a top of the solid state disk. The lateral panels are bent from the bottom panel and cover the solid state disk and connect to the top panel. A handle portion extends beyond the top of the solid state disk.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms of a target nucleic acid for predicting whether a patient suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma will respond to a 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based combination chemotherapy. In some embodiments, biological sample derived from the patient is processed to determine the presence of a T/T genotype of rs9679162 GALNT14 gene. The presence of the above-identified genotype is an indication that the patient is responsive to the 5-FU-based combination chemotherapy.

Abstract: A method for in vitro detection of the presence of a C-terminal truncation mutation of a hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface (S) gene encoding a small S protein in an isolated nucleic acid sample is disclosed. An in vitro diagnostic kit for use in the aforementioned method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection apparatus includes a clamp circuit, a detection circuit and a control circuit. The clamp circuit has a first terminal and a second terminal respectively coupled to a first rail line and a second rail line. In response to an ESD event, the clamp circuit generates a first coupling potential at its coupling terminal. The detection circuit, coupled to the coupling terminal of the clamp circuit and the second rail line, outputs a detection signal in response to the first coupling potential. The control circuit, coupled to the first and second rail lines, the detection circuit and the clamp circuit, outputs a conduction signal to a control terminal of the clamp circuit in response to the detection signal. The clamp circuit is conducted in response to the conduction signal so that ESD between the first and second rail lines is performed through the clamp circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for determining the prognosis of a subject diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma based on the expression level of at least one microRNA in the non-cancerous liver tissue of the subject. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, expression levels of miR-486-3p, miR-876-5p, and miR-381 are positively associated with a favorable prognosis, while expression levels of miR-30c, miR-432, and miR-15b are negatively associated with a favorable prognosis.

Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a front seat assembly, and a rear seat assembly. The stroller frame includes two side support assembly disposed oppositely. A front seat space and a rear seat space are formed between the two side support assemblies. The rear seat assembly is detachably and height-adjustably disposed between the two side support assemblies and located in the rear seat space, for performing a function of adjusting a sitting height of a child sitting on the rear seat assembly. The stroller can include an accommodating basket under the front seat assembly. When the rear seat assembly is moved relative to the stroller frame, an expansible side portion of the accommodating basket can spread upward to expand the accommodating space of the accommodating basket.

Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus comprises a support frame, a seat assembly and handle assembly respectively connected with the support frame, a backrest frame, and a child holding accessory. The child holding accessory can be detachably installed on the infant carrier apparatus, supported by the backrest frame and the handle assembly. In one embodiment, the child holding accessory includes a support bracket and an enclosure. For installing the child holding accessory, the backrest frame is adjusted to a position inclined forward. The child holding accessory can be then installed between the backrest frame and the handle assembly, wherein the child holding accessory has two opposite end portions respectively connected with the backrest frame and the handle assembly.

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure provides an electrostatic discharge protection circuit. The electrostatic discharge protection circuit includes a p-type field effect transistor, a capacitance device and an n-type field effect transistor. The p-type field effect transistor has a source coupled to an input/output terminal, a gate coupled to a first node and a drain coupled to a second node. The capacitance device has a first terminal coupled to a first rail and a second terminal coupled to the first node. The n-type field effect transistor has a source coupled to the first rail, a gate coupled to the second node and a drain coupled to the first node.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for identifying single nucleotide polymorphisms of a target nucleic acid for predicting whether a patient suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma will respond to a 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based combination chemotherapy. In some embodiments, biological sample derived from the patient is processed to determine the presence of a T/T genotype of rs9679162 GALNT14 gene. The presence of the above-identified genotype is an indication that the patient is responsive to the 5-FU-based combination chemotherapy.

Abstract: A filtering device includes a housing and one or more flexible filter arrays. The flexible filter arrays can be coupled to the housing. Each flexible filter array can include a plurality of members and one or more support members. The plurality of members each can have a proximal and a distal end, the plurality of members being spaced apart by a predetermined distance. The one or more support members can be coupled to one or more of the plurality of members. Each of the plurality of members can be configured to deflect relative to the one or more support members.

Abstract: An operating panel of an uninterruptible power system (UPS) has multiple function buttons, a control module and an LCD display. Each of the function buttons is controlled to enter a main function when it has been pressed more than a threshold time or to perform a first action when it has been pressed less than the threshold time. The control module is connected to the multiple function buttons to determine whether any of the function buttons has been pressed more than the threshold time. The LCD display is connected to the control module to show operating information. A user of the UPS can directly choose a main function by long pressing the corresponding function button, and then further select to a particular sub-function by shortly clicking the function buttons.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection apparatus includes a clamp circuit, a detection circuit and a control circuit. The clamp circuit has a first terminal and a second terminal respectively coupled to a first rail line and a second rail line. In response to an ESD event, the clamp circuit generates a first coupling potential at its coupling terminal. The detection circuit, coupled to the coupling terminal of the clamp circuit and the second rail line, outputs a detection signal in response to the first coupling potential. The control circuit, coupled to the first and second rail lines, the detection circuit and the clamp circuit, outputs a conduction signal to a control terminal of the clamp circuit in response to the detection signal. The clamp circuit is conducted in response to the conduction signal so that ESD between the first and second rail lines is performed through the clamp circuit.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a high voltage semiconductor device is provided. Firstly, a substrate is provided, wherein the substrate has a first active zone and a second active zone. Then, a first ion implantation process is performed to dope the substrate by a first mask layer, thereby forming a first-polarity doped region at the two ends of the first active zone and a periphery of the second active zone. After the first mask layer is removed, a second ion implantation process is performed to dope the substrate by a second mask layer, thereby forming a second-polarity doped region at the two ends of the second active zone and a periphery of the first active zone. After the second mask layer is removed, a first gate conductor structure and a second gate conductor structure are formed over the middle segments of the first active zone and the second active zone, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metal (II) coordination polymers and synthesizing method therefore, and particularly relates to metal (II) coordination polymers, in which divalent metal ions are Mg, Ca, Sr, Mn, or Zn and organic ligands are 4,4?-sulfonyldibenzoic acids (H2SBA), and synthesizing method therefore.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power supply supporting active loads includes a charge and discharge module having a battery set and a charger charging the battery set with an input power, a switch circuit having at least two active switches connected to the battery set, a dynamic PWM control module connected with each of the active switches of the switch circuit, alternately outputting duty cycles composed of low-frequency square wave and high-frequency square wave and alternately controlling each of the active switches to turn on or off, and a transformer having a primary side connected with the switch circuit and a secondary side whose two terminals are connected with an output capacitor generating a filtering function in collaboration with an leakage inductor in the secondary side of the transformer. The uninterruptible power supply generates a quasi-continuous output satisfying the hold-up time demanded by an active load.

Abstract: A power-saving line interactive UPS has a power switch set, a low-frequency transformer, a full-bridge circuit, a main controller, a charge and discharge mode controller, a rechargeable battery and a high-frequency charging circuit. The high-frequency circuit is connected between an AC power input terminal and the rechargeable battery to convert the AC power into a DC power and charge the rechargeable battery. Therefore, when the AC power is normally supplied and the power capacity of the rechargeable battery is not full, the high-frequency charging circuit is activated to charge the rechargeable battery without charging the rechargeable battery through the low-frequency transformer and the full-bridge switching circuit, thereby effectively reducing overall power consumption.