Abstract: A method for integrally preparing urea-formaldehyde (UF)-based multi-nutrient biodegradable polymeric slow-release (SR) liquid and granular fertilizers is provided. A hydroxymethylurea solution is prepared, and a part of the hydroxymethylurea solution is added to a reactor for reaction to obtain the UF-based multi-nutrient biodegradable polymeric SR liquid fertilizer. The rest of the hydroxymethylurea solution is fed into a reaction-extrusion integrated machine for reactive extrusion to obtain a UF polymer through the polycondensation reaction, which is extruded, dried and granulated to obtain the UF-based multi-nutrient biodegradable polymeric SR granular fertilizer. A method for applying such liquid and granular fertilizers is also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling real-time graph machine learning models using bitwise transaction graph frameworks are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include: (1) receiving, by a bitwise transaction graph computer program, a plurality of historical transactions, wherein each historical transaction comprises a customer identifier for a customer, a card number or card reference number, a merchant identifier for a merchant, a transaction authorization time, a transaction risk score, and a set of real-time fraud risk attributes; (2) converting, by the bitwise transaction graph computer program, the historical transactions to a fixed length data structure; and (3) loading, by the bitwise transaction graph computer program, the fixed length data structure onto edges of a transaction graph, wherein each vertex of the transaction graph represents one of the customers or one of the merchants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for angling a multi-well plate during shaking on a typical low speed laboratory incubator-shaker to facilitate cell growth. An assembly with a holder for a deep-well multi-well plate to attach it to a base has an adjustable-angle joint. The base is attached to a conventional incubator shaker tray via screws or a sticky pad. The adjustable-angle joint allows maintaining the desired angle of the plate, even at full shaking speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of construction engineering, and specifically to configurations and close-fitting joints for a second-order scissor damper and an assembly method for the same. There six parts in total, including first hinge joints, a first-order shuttle-shaped linkage mechanical component, second hinge joints, a second-order shuttle-shaped linkage mechanical component, third hinge joints, and a viscous damper; the second-order shuttle-shaped linkage mechanical component includes four small connecting rods of equal length and it is formed by hinging them together. The device of the present invention can constrain the joints, release the bending constraints on the ends of the rods, and enable a significant increase in the stroke amplification of the conventional scissor damper.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for mRNA therapy with reduced immune reactogenicity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an endoscope system and an integrated design method for an endoscope camera optical system. The endoscope system includes an object lens module, relay module, eye lens module, optical interface light path module, and digital ultra-high definition camera successively arranged along the light path direction, wherein an image formed by the object lens module is projected to the optical interface light path module in a non-parallel light manner/divergent light manner after passing through the relay module and the eye lens module.

Abstract: A power amplifier circuit, a base station, a signal transceiver device, and a power amplifier apparatus are disclosed. The power amplifier circuit may include a main amplifier circuit and an auxiliary amplifier circuit connected in parallel between a signal input end and a signal output end. The main amplifier circuit may include a first power amplifier and a second power amplifier connected in series. The first power amplifier is a class-C power amplifier, and the second power amplifier is a class-AB power amplifier. The auxiliary amplifier circuit may include a third power amplifier and a fourth power amplifier connected in series. The third power amplifier is a class-AB power amplifier, and the fourth power amplifier is a class-C power amplifier.

Abstract: A system and method for caching data objects retrieved from a network object store or cloud storage remotely accessible by a database management node. Retrieved data objects are stored within the database management node in a cache memory having multiple cache zones providing different input/output (I/O) latencies with respect to cache data access. Retrieved data objects are placed within the cache zones in accordance with access and storage costs associated with the retrieved data objects, wherein data objects having higher associated costs are placed in cache zones having lower I/O latencies. The costs associated a data object may be determined from object store vendor costs, object store storage tier levels, locations of the data management node and the object store, method of connection to the object store, or read from a pricing matrix containing predetermined object costs associated with stored data objects.

Abstract: A method of producing a thermoplastic starch by an in-situ reactive extrusion plasticization process and a method for preparing a starch/polymer blend by an in-situ reactive extrusion plasticization and compatibilization process. In the method, a plasticizer reaction precursor (or a plasticizing compatibilizer reaction precursor) is mixed with starch to adhere to the surface of the starch or enter the starch to break the intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds of the starch. Then a mixture of the plasticizer reaction precursor (or the plasticizing compatibilizer reaction precursor) and starch is subjected to extrusion to produce the thermoplastic starch (or the starch/polymer blend), where the reaction precursor undergoes an in-situ reaction on the surfaces of the starch and in the starch to form a macro-molecular plasticizer (or a plasticizing compatibilizer) to plasticize starch or provide plasticizing and compatibilizing effect on the starch/polymer blend.

Abstract: This application provides a signal decoding method, a decoding circuit, and a stylus. In one example, a to-be-measured signal is sampled to obtain a plurality of sampled signals. The to-be-measured signal is a modulation signal that carries an interference signal. The modulation signal is sent by a touch panel of a terminal device. At least two edge signals in the to-be-measured signal are determined based on the plurality of sampled signals. The to-be-measured signal is decoded based on the at least two edge signals to obtain the modulation signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a damage-free engagement device for wind-resistance of base-isolated structures. It includes a rubber seismic isolation support, upper and lower connecting plates, and a wind-resistance stiffness adjuster. The adjuster comprises a horizontal sliding bearing plate, a vertical guide groove, and components within the guide groove. These components include a bird beak plate, a disc spring group, and a stiffness adjustment bolt. The bird beak plate slides along the guide groove and engages with the sliding bearing plate. The invention improves horizontal stiffness while maintaining seismic isolation. It achieves a “wind lock-seismic unlock-wind lock” mechanism without component replacement, reducing maintenance costs.

Abstract: Provided are a data processing method and an apparatus thereof. The method includes: when data writing is to be performed for a target Trunk Group (TKG), determining whether the target TKG is available (S100); when the target TKG is available, performing data writing for the target TKG (S110); and, when the target TKG is unavailable, repairing the target TKG, and performing data writing for the repaired target TKG (S120).

Abstract: A device for determining degradation rate of biodegradable polymers in soil, including a micro compressed air pump, a first CO2 absorption vessel filled with dry soda lime or an aqueous strong alkali solution, a CO2 indicator vessel filled with a barium hydroxide solution, a hollow leaching device, a second CO2 absorption vessel and a third CO2 absorption vessel connected in sequence through connecting pipes. A top of the hollow leaching device is provided with an end cover. An external water distributor filled with a leaching solution and a mechanical stirring device is arranged above the end cover. The external water distributor is in communication with an inner cavity of the hollow leaching device through a pipeline. A stirring shaft of the mechanical stirring device extends into the inner cavity. A stirring shaft is provided with a stirring paddle.

Abstract: Disclosed is producing recombinant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein in a pre-fusion state, using furin knock out or knockdown mammalian cells (such as HEK293, CHO or other mammalian cells) and using them to generate antibodies and related binding agents. The antibodies/binding agents can be used in SARS-CoV-2 detection assays or in diagnosis of active or prior infection with SARS-CoV-2; in prophylaxis or as a therapeutic; or for prophylactic or therapeutic use against coronaviruses related to SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of preparing biodegradable polymer slow/controlled release composite, in particular to a biodegradable polymer slow/controlled release binary composite urea-formaldehyde/poly(butylene succinate) and a biodegradable polymer slow/controlled release ternary nanocomposite urea-formaldehyde/poly(butylene succinate)/potassium dihydrogen phosphate. The following steps are included: uniformly mixing two components poly(butylene succinate) and methylol-urea or three components poly(butylene succinate), methylol-urea and potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and then extruding the resulting mixture by an extruder, and the biodegradable polymer slow/controlled release composite urea-formaldehyde/poly(butylene succinate) containing nutrient N and the biodegradable polymer slow/controlled release nanocomposite urea-formaldehyde/poly(butylene succinate)/potassium dihydrogen phosphate containing nutrients of N, P and K are obtained respectively.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a spatial posture adjusting device for an optical axis of a microscopic monitoring system for a cellular fermentation tank. The adjusting device includes a base frame, where the base frame is fixedly provided with an up/down adjustment table; the up/down adjustment table is slidably connected to a load plate; the load plate is fixedly provided with a microscope adjustment mechanism and an illumination rotation adjustment mechanism in sequence; the illumination rotation adjustment mechanism includes a base; the base is fixedly connected to a first support frame; the first support frame is fixedly provided with an illuminator; the microscope adjustment mechanism includes a second support frame; the second support frame is fixedly provided with a clamping device; the clamping device is fixedly provided with a microscope device; the illumination rotation adjustment mechanism is fixedly connected with a mobile platform.

Abstract: This application provides a signal decoding method, a decoding circuit, and a stylus. One example method includes: sampling a to-be-measured signal based on a predetermined sampling rate to obtain a plurality of sampled signals, where the to-be-measured signal is a modulation signal that carries an interference signal, and the modulation signal is sent by a touch panel of a terminal device; determining at least two edge signals in the to-be-measured signal based on the plurality of sampled signals; and decoding the to-be-measured signal based on the at least two edge signals to obtain the modulation signal.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions comprising oxygen tolerant strains of Megasphaera elsdenii and methods of making and using the same to promote improvement of one or more metrics in an animal, such as increased bodyweight/carcass gain, increased feed intake, decreased feed conversion ratio (FCR), decreased medical costs, decreased transition period, decrease use of antibiotics, and reduced mortality.

Abstract: formaldehyde-based polymer composite is coated on a surface of the biodegradable polymer fabric, and is embedded in meshes of the biodegradable polymer fabric. There is intermolecular hydrogen-bond interaction between the biodegradable urea-formaldehyde-based polymer composite and the biodegradable polymer fabric.

Abstract: A method for continuously preparing graphene powder directly dispersed in an organic system, including: mixing an aqueous graphene oxide dispersion, an emulsifier and an oil-soluble monomer followed by pH adjustment and dispersing to obtain a pre-emulsified dispersion; subjecting the pre-emulsified dispersion to an emulsion polymerization reaction in the presence of an initiator; introducing a reducing agent to reduce graphene oxide; and subjecting the reaction mixture after emulsion polymerization to spray drying to obtain the graphene powder. Equipment used in the preparation method is also provided herein.