Abstract: A machine and its associated process for upset forging the ends of deformed reinforcement bars are disclosed. The machine includes 2 split clamping dies and an upsetting die, and they are housed in separate casings so that the clamping action is independent from the upsetting die. The clamping dies and the upsetting die form a continuous cavity for accommodating the forging of long bars. The upsetting die has a upsetting cavity with radial closed cross-section, and the whole forging process is performed inside this closed cavity to ensure it's a true closed-die forging process, which results in precise upset diameter with improved roundness of the rebar.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-channel impact-resistant intelligent-constant-deceleration hydraulic braking system, and relates to the field of safety braking control for mine hoist systems. A technical point of the braking system is that the braking system includes a braking circuit formed by a constant-deceleration hydraulic system, a constant-deceleration electrical closed-loop control system, and a detection and feedback apparatus. The constant-deceleration hydraulic system is provided with N+1 independent complete oil return channels, where N is a positive integer greater than or equal to 3. The oil return channels are disposed in parallel to form parallel independent braking circuits, that is, are “multi-channel” and do not have a “common output point”. The oil return channel includes a backup oil source, an electro-hydraulic signal conversion and amplification component, an operating mode switching apparatus, and an execution component that are sequentially connected.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high-entropy soft magnetic alloy with 900 K high-temperature resistance, comprising Fe, Co, Ni, Si and Al, and the atomic percent of the alloy composition is expressed as FexCoyNizSimAln, wherein x=40%-80%, y=20%-60%, z=0-30%, m=0-20%, n=0-20%, and x+y+z+m+n=100%; the atomic percent of other doping elements is p=0-5%, and 0.5?m/n?3; the performance indexes of the material include: at room temperature, saturation magnetization Ms=90-150 emu/g, and coercive force Hc=0.1-15 Oe; and at 900 K, saturation magnetization Ms=70-130 emu/g, and coercive force Hc=0.1-25 Oe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isomer, prodrug, polymorph or solvate thereof, and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The compound provided in the present invention has comparable or superior activity to Elagolix as a GnRHR antagonist in calcium flux assays and have better pharmacokinetic properties.

Abstract: A machine receives a first set of global parameters from a global parameter server. Multiple learner processors in the machine execute an algorithm that models an entity type using the first set of global parameters and a mini-batch of data known to describe the entity type. The machine generates a consolidated set of gradients that describes a direction for the first set of global parameters in order to improve an accuracy of the algorithm in modeling the entity type when using the first set of global parameters and the mini-batch of data. The machine transmits the consolidated set of gradients to the global parameter server. The machine then receives a second set of global parameters from the global parameter server, where the second set of global parameters is a modification of the first set of global parameters based on the consolidated set of gradients.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for preparing a perovskite film, and a related perovskite film, solar cell and solar cell device thereof. The preparation method may include the steps of (1) providing a target material comprising the following elements: lead, a halogen, and one or more alkali metals; (2) sputtering using the target material in step (1), where a process gas is a noble gas, optionally, argon, so as to obtain a film; (3) subjecting the film obtained in step (2) to a chemical bath treatment, wherein the chemical bath is a solution of AX, A is selected from one or more of formamidine or methylamine, and X is a halogen; and (4) sputtering on the film obtained in step (3) using a tin metal, where a process gas comprises a noble gas, optionally, a mixture of argon and a halogen gas, so as to obtain the perovskite film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a salt form of an isoquinolinone type compound as a ROCK protein kinase inhibitor and a preparation method therefor, and use of the salt form in the preparation of a medicament for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension is further included.

Abstract: The present application relates to a solar cell and a method for preparing the same, a photovoltaic module, and a power consuming device. The solar cell may have a plurality of sub-cells, each of the plurality of sub-cells including a first electrode layer, a photovoltaic conversion module, and a second electrode layer that may be sequentially stacked along a thickness direction of the sub-cell, the second electrode layer including a main body portion and a connection portion electrically connected to the main body portion, and the connection portion of one of the plurality of sub-cells being configured to be electrically connected to the first electrode layer of another sub-cell, such that the plurality of sub-cells may be electrically connected, where a thickness of the main body portion may be greater than that of the connection portion.

Abstract: The present application relates to a solar cell and a method for preparing the same, a photovoltaic module, and a power consuming device. The solar cell includes a substrate and a plurality of sub-cells connected in series on the substrate, the plurality of sub-cells being sequentially disposed along a first direction, where the first direction is parallel to an outline trajectory of the substrate. According to the solar cell in embodiments of the present application, photovoltaic conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.

Abstract: A method for preparing a perovskite cell with multiple hole transport layers is described. The method includes a process of forming the multiple hole transport layers, where the process of forming the multiple hole transport layers includes the following steps: (1) sputtering a nickel oxide target material in a first atmosphere to form a first hole transport layer, where the first atmosphere contains argon and oxygen, and a volume ratio of the argon to the oxygen is approximately 0:1 to 1.5: 1; (2) performing annealing treatment on the first hole transport layer; and (3) sputtering the nickel oxide target material onto the first hole transport layer subjected to the annealing treatment in a second atmosphere to form a second hole transport layer, where the second atmosphere contains argon-containing gas and oxygen. A perovskite cell (100) with multiple hole transport layers prepared by using the above method is described.

Abstract: A method for forming a hole transport layer on a surface of a substrate includes providing M target materials comprising inorganic hole transport materials and forming the hole transport layer on the surface of the substrate using magnetron sputtering. The hold transport layer at least comprises N consecutive sub-layers. M and N are integers and 2?N?M. One of the M target materials is a doped target material further comprising a doping material.

Abstract: An A/M/X crystalline material, a photovoltaic device, and preparation methods thereof are provided. The photovoltaic device includes a photoactive crystalline material layer. The photoactive crystalline material layer includes a penetrating crystal, where the penetrating crystal is a crystal penetrating through the photoactive crystalline material layer, and a percentage p of a quantity of penetrating crystals in a total quantity of crystals of the photoactive crystalline material layer is ?80%. The photoactive crystalline material layer includes a backlight side and a backlight crystal, where the backlight crystal is a crystal exposed to the backlight side and has a backlight crystal face exposed to the backlight side. At least one region of the backlight side has an average flatness index Ravg being ?75.

Abstract: A machine receives a first set of global parameters from a global parameter server. The first set of global parameters includes data that weights one or more operands used in an algorithm that models an entity type. Multiple learner processors in the machine execute the algorithm using the first set of global parameters and a mini-batch of data known to describe the entity type. The machine generates a consolidated set of gradients that describes a direction for the first set of global parameters in order to improve an accuracy of the algorithm in modeling the entity type when using the first set of global parameters and the mini-batch of data. The machine transmits the consolidated set of gradients to the global parameter server. The machine then receives a second set of global parameters from the global parameter server, where the second set of global parameters is a modification of the first set of global parameters based on the consolidated set of gradients.

Abstract: A doped nickel oxide target includes a nickel oxide substrate and a dopant doped therein. The dopant includes at least one compound that contains one or more elements of Cu, Ca, Cr, Sn, Hg, Pb, Mg, Mn, Ag, Co, and Pr.

Abstract: Version vector-based rules are used to facilitate asynchronous execution of machine learning algorithms. The method uses version vector based rule to generate aggregated parameters and determine when to return the parameters. The method also includes coordinating the versions of aggregated parameter sets among all the parameter servers. This allows to broadcast to enforce the version consistency; generate parameter sets in an on-demand manner to facilitate version control. Furthermore the method includes enhancing the version consistency at the learner's side and resolving the inconsistent version when mismatching versions are detected.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for preparing a perovskite film, and a related perovskite film, solar cell and solar cell device thereof. The preparation method may include the steps of (1) providing a target material comprising the following elements: lead, a halogen, and one or more alkali metals; (2) sputtering using the target material in step (1), where a process gas is a noble gas, optionally, argon, so as to obtain a film; (3) subjecting the film obtained in step (2) to a chemical bath treatment, wherein the chemical bath is a solution of AX, A is selected from one or more of formamidine or methylamine, and X is a halogen; and (4) sputtering on the film obtained in step (3) using a tin metal, where a process gas comprises a noble gas, optionally, a mixture of argon and a halogen gas, so as to obtain the perovskite film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, isomer, prodrug, polymorph or solvate thereof, and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The compound provided in the present invention has comparable or superior activity to Elagolix as a GnRHR antagonist in calcium flux assays and have better pharmacokinetic properties.

Abstract: MicroRNA, including one of or a combination of the following components: (a) a pri-miRNA of miR-149-3p; (b) a pre-miRNA of miR-149-3p; (c) a mature miRNA of miR-149-3p; (d) a miR-149-3p derivative; (e) a 18-26 nucleotides miRNA having a sequence of 5?-AGGGAGG-3?; and (f) a derivative of the 18-26 nucleotides miRNA of (e). Also provided is a method for treating a metabolic disease. The method includes preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising a mimic of miR-149-3p, or an expression vector of the miR-149-3p, and administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for structure footprint detection from oblique imagery are disclosed, including a computer system configured to receive geo-referenced oblique images; analyze pixels of the images to: identify pixels representing a structure with walls; determine ground locations for the walls, geographic locations and orientations of pixels representing vertical edges of the walls, and relative lengths of the walls to produce horizontal line segments representing the base of the walls and having a relative length and an orientation, the horizontal line segment(s) determined from horizontal edge(s) extending a length between vertical edges above the bottoms of the vertical edges such that the horizontal edge is above the base of the structure; and assemble the horizontal line segments based on their relative lengths and orientations to form a footprint of the structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are a series of isoquinolone derivatives as ROCK protein kinase inhibitors and uses thereof in preparing medicaments for ROCK protein kinase inhibitor-related glaucoma or ocular hypertension diseases. Specially, disclosed are a compound of formula (I), an isomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.