Abstract: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) for predicting prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative surgical resection are provided. The SNPs have a significant correlation with an over-expression of MTA1 which is useful prognostic factor for prediction of prognosis or poor survival after curative surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma. Therefore, the SNPs can be used in developing micro-arrays or test kits for prediction of the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, and in screening drugs to improve poor prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative surgical resection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for changing a page when an e-book terminal is inclined is provided. The method includes sensing that the e-book terminal is inclined to a left or right side, then changing a current page to a next page when the e-book terminal is inclined to the left side or changing the current page to a previous page when the e-book terminal is inclined to the right side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a button-sliding-type opening/closing device for a cosmetic container consisting of a vessel for storing cosmetics in a liquid or gel state, and a discharge pump coupled to a top inner portion of the vessel for discharging cosmetics by applying external pressure thereto, wherein the button-sliding-type opening/closing device comprises: a shoulder (20) coupled to the top portion of the vessel (10); a button body (30) inserted into the shoulder (20) and upwardly and downwardly movable; and a button (40) slidably coupled to a top surface of the button body (30), for opening and closing a cosmetic pumping hole (31) in the button body (30), as well as for preventing the button body (30) from being pressed and actuated

Abstract: A method of controlling a DC/DC converter to regulate an output voltage from an input voltage source that varies from a fully-charged voltage to a discharged voltage. The method introduced improves the dynamic response of the converter during transients by switching between different converter topologies to spread out voltage spikes, which are an inevitable result of transients. The invention also can improve the efficiency of the DC/DC converter by replacing higher loss modes with combination modes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for performing a handover from a serving base station to a target base station.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical preparation comprising a prior-release compartment containing a hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor as a pharmacologically active ingredient, and a delayed-release compartment containing a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker as a pharmacologically active ingredient. The preparation of the present invention provides synergistic effects through combined administration of the non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker and the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, and induces the time-dependent absorption, metabolism and action mechanism of individual drugs through the controlled release thereof to avoid competitive antagonism between drugs, thus maximizing the effects of each pharmacologically active ingredient while minimizing side effects, for example, the risk of myopathy, and substantially increasing the compliance of patients by taking one tablet once a day.

Abstract: This invention relates to a power module for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle including an integrated converter having a rectifier changing AC to DC, a DC/DC converter changing from a first voltage to a second voltage, and a battery storing electrical energy. The integrated converter operates in three modes 1) AC plug-in charging mode, 2) boost mode supplying power from the battery to the electrical bus and 3) buck mode supplying power from the electrical bus to the battery. The integrated converter utilizes the same single inductor during each of the three operating modes to reduce cost and weight of the system.

Abstract: The invention provides a multilayered device and the method for fabricating the same. The multilayered device comprises a substrate, a first layer deposited on the substrate, a second layer deposited on the first layer, and a third layer deposited on the second layer. The coverage of the second layer is determined by a rate of crystallization of the third layer. The rate of crystallization of the third layer is determined by measuring X-ray diffraction of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for producing a dialkoxymagnesium support for catalyst for olefin polymerization, a method of producing catalyst for olefin polymerization using the dialkoxymagnesium support and a method of polymerizing olefin using the catalyst. By using the method for producing a support according to the present invention, the content of large particles in the dialkoxymagnesium support can be controlled and the particle can have spherical shape, so the catalyst produced by using the support have high activity and stereoregularity, and high bulk density, thereby making it possible to be applied to the commercial processes.

Abstract: A cosmetic case is provided. The cosmetic case includes: a first casing having a first container; a second casing which is connected with the first casing in a sliding manner, opens and closes the first container, and has a second container; and a third casing which is connected with the second casing, and opens and closes the second container, wherein, when the first container is open by sliding the second casing with respect to the first casing, the third casing is lifted at the same time, thereby opening the second container.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a support for olefin polymerization catalysts used in polyolefin preparation processes. Particularly, provided is a novel method for preparing a support for olefin polymerization catalysts comprising the reaction of metal magnesium with an alcohol in the presence of an additive for initiating the reaction, characterized in that halogenated nitrogen compound is used as the additive for initiating the reaction, resulting in a spherical dialkoxy magnesium support.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparation of a spherical support for an olefin polymerization catalyst. Specifically, provided is a method of preparation of a support which can be used in preparation of an olefin polymerization catalyst, wherein, MgX(I) (X=halogen atom) is prepared by reacting a reaction initiator, nitrogen halide, and magnesium metal, and then magnesium metal and alcohol are reacted in the presence of the MgX, thereby resulting a smooth-surfaced spherical dialkoxy magnesium support having a uniform particle size distribution.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparation of dialkoxy magnesium that is used as a support for an olefin polymerization catalyst for polyolefin preparation. Specifically, provided is a method of preparation of a support for an olefin polymerization catalyst, which comprises preparation of dialkoxy magnesium by reacting magnesium metal with alcohol in the presence of a reaction initiator, wherein bromine is used as the reaction initiator so as to obtain spherical dialkoxy magnesium.

Abstract: Disclosed a nuclease-resistant RNA aptamer for inhibiting the replication of HCV replicon. This aptamer is capable of binding specifically to HCV NS5B and inhibiting the proliferation of the HCV replicon, and is composed of at least one sequence selected from a group consisting of SEQ ID NOS. 1 to 4, in which a fluoro group is substituted for 2?-hydroxy of both U (uracil) and C (cytosine) bases, and SEQ ID NO. 4, which is tagged with a cholesteryl group at a 5? end and with idT at a 3? end. The RNA aptamer is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of HCV infection.

Abstract: A method of controlling a DC/DC converter to regulate an output voltage from an input voltage source that varies from a fully-charged voltage to a discharged voltage. The method introduced improves the dynamic response of the converter during transients by switching between different converter topologies to spread out voltage spikes, which are an inevitable result of transients. The invention also can improve the efficiency of the DC/DC converter by replacing higher loss modes with combination modes.

Abstract: Provided are a catalyst for polymerization of propylene and a method for polymerization of propylene using the same. Specifically, provided are a catalyst for propylene polymerization which comprises titanium tetrachloride, an internal electron donor, and dialkoxy magnesium particles, as a carrier, obtained from the reaction of a halogen compound or nitrogen-halogen compound as a reaction initiator, metal magnesium and an alcohol, and a method for propylene polymerization using the same.

Abstract: A method of controlling scaled-down (size-reduced) printing for a host device and the host device using the method, the method including inputting a scaling-down mode for the print document through a user interface (UI) of the host device; inputting a scaling-down rate fine adjustment for the scaling-down mode to generate a new scaling-down rate; and applying the new scaling-down rate to the print document. Thus, a user is provided with the convenience of obtaining a scaled-down print result that is not distorted.

Abstract: There are provided a pumping device for dispensing the contents contained in a container body by pressing a pressurizing button. The pumping device comprises a nozzle which is pivotable by a hinge installed at the nozzle and the pressurizing button. The pressurizing button comprises: a pressing plate, a wall extended downward from the pressing plate, and a nozzle receiving groove formed on the wall and for receiving the nozzle when it is in a closed position. In accordance with the present invention, since the nozzle is foldable, the pumping device is conveniently transported and distributed, and since the nozzle is inserted into the nozzle receiving groove and is not exposed outside, the nozzle is prevented from being unintentionally in an open position by an unnecessary external force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a propylene polymer using an alkoxysilane compound comprising a trialkylsilyl group in its molecular structure, specifically a method for easily producing an isotactic propylene polymer with dramatically improved melt flowability, owing to the improved reactivity of hydrogen that is provided as a molecular weight regulator, by specifically using an alkoxysilane compound comprising a trialkylsilyl group in the molecular structure thereof as an external electron donor in propylene polymerization.

Abstract: A method of controlling a print job using a universal print driver of a terminal device connectable to a plurality of image forming apparatuses. The method can include selecting one of the plurality of image forming apparatuses, selecting pre-stored printing options of the plurality of image forming apparatuses, determining whether the pre-stored printing options are available on the image forming apparatus for which the universal print driver is selected, and displaying that the pre-stored printing option is unavailable, if at least one of the pre-stored printing options is unavailable. Therefore, a user can easily recognize information regarding unavailable pre-stored printing options.