Abstract: A method includes forming a gate dielectric on a semiconductor region, depositing an aluminum nitride layer on the gate dielectric, depositing an aluminum oxide layer on the aluminum nitride layer, performing an annealing process to drive aluminum in the aluminum nitride layer into the gate dielectric, removing the aluminum oxide layer and the aluminum nitride layer, and forming a gate electrode on the gate dielectric.

Abstract: A first n-type transistor includes a first channel component, an undoped first gate dielectric layer disposed over the first channel component, and a first gate electrode disposed over the undoped first gate dielectric layer. A second n-type transistor includes a second channel component and a doped second gate dielectric layer disposed over the second channel component. The second gate dielectric layer is doped with a p-type dipole material. A second gate electrode is disposed over the second gate dielectric layer. At least one of the first n-type transistor or the second n-type transistor further includes an aluminum-free conductive layer. The aluminum-free conductive layer is disposed between the first gate dielectric layer and the first gate electrode or between the second gate dielectric layer and the second gate electrode.

Abstract: A memory paging method and system, and a storage medium are provided. In the embodiments of the present application, for an IOMMU which does not support Page fault, a VMM may determine a GPA needing page update, and determine a first HPA corresponding to the GPA from a page table stored in the IOMMU of a host; determine a second HPA for replacing the first HPA from idle physical addresses stored in a host memory; further, copy data stored in the first HPA to the second HPA; and update a HPA that corresponds to the GPA needing update and is recorded in the page table of the IOMMU to the second HPA, and thus, page table replacement is implemented for the IOMMU which does not support Page fault.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions with improved foaming properties which comprise a basic amino acid, an abrasive and a taurate surfactant, as well as to methods of using these compositions. Optionally, the oral care compositions further comprise an alkyl polyglucoside.

Abstract: Timer processing method, apparatus, electronic device and computer storage medium are provided. The timer processing method includes: determining to perform timer switching on a virtual local timer used by a virtual processor according to preset timer switching condition(s); determining a physical processor that runs the virtual processor, and switching a physical local timer currently used by the physical processor to a physical global timer; and performing a timer configuration for the virtual processor to enable the physical local timer to act as a timer of the virtual processor. Through the embodiments of the present disclosure, additional overheads of a virtual machine system caused by operations of conversion of virtual timer and physical timer are avoided.

Abstract: A butterfly door hinge and a vehicle having the same are provided, which includes a mounting base, a door connecting arm, a hinge connecting arm, and a limiting assembly, wherein the hinge connecting arm has one end hinged with the mounting base, and the other end hinged with the door connecting arm; the limiting assembly includes a planar limiting portion arranged on the mounting base, and a limiting body arranged on the door connecting arm, the limiting body having a spiral-type outer contour. In the disclosure, first the hinge connecting arm is used to constrain the door to swing along a fixed point, and then a posture of the door is constrained through a frictional fit between the limiting body and the planar limiting portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral composition and the method of preparation and use of such composition for inhibiting, reducing, and/or disrupting oral biofilm. The composition comprises a stabilizing matrix, a cationic biocide, and a peroxide source.

Abstract: Disclosed are a derivative of a 2,5-diketopiperazine compound, and a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and the use thereof. Specifically, disclosed are a compound as represented by formula (I), a stereoisomer thereof, a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate of any one of the aforementioned. The compound is new in terms of structure, and has good anti-tumor activity and water solubility.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid source, a thickening system, wherein the thickening system comprises xanthan gum and carrageenan, and an orally acceptable carrier. The invention also relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid source, a surfactant system, wherein the surfactant system comprises an acyl glutamate, a non-silica abrasive (e.g., calcium carbonate or charcoal) and an orally acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and one more source(s) of zinc ions and/or stannous ions. The oral care composition may also comprise one or more stannous source(s). Methods of using and of making these compositions is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising amino acids and a cannabinoid. Methods of making and use are further provided.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising—in relevant part—an effective amount of inulin. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods to enhance cutaneous wound healing in subjects afflicted with, or at risk for, a pulmonary infection and/or a pulmonary injury. More specifically, the embodiments of the present invention relate to using fibrin carrier as a vehicle to topically deliver one or more chemokine onto a cutaneous wound so as to accelerate wound healing.

Abstract: Input data comprises an order to provide a quantity of one or more finished goods to a site. Software is programmed for: accessing information that defines an architecture of a supply chain network comprising a plurality of sites connected by a plurality of path fragments; generating one or more path solutions to fulfill the order; removing one or more loops from the one or more path solutions; generating based on the one or more path solutions and the one or more removed loops, one or more revised path solutions; outputting the one or more revised path solutions for display on a client device; and transmitting, only to computers of the sites of a revised subset of a plurality of path fragments, a plurality of signals to initiate movement of one or more of raw materials or finished goods.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition and a method of making thereof are provided. The dentifrice composition includes an alginate, where the alginate is present in an amount from about 0.01 wt % to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; zinc compounds, wherein the zinc compounds include zinc oxide and zinc citrate trihydrate, wherein the zinc compounds are present in an amount from about 0.1 wt % to about 2 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition; and an abrasive, wherein the abrasive includes calcium carbonate, wherein the abrasive is present in an amount from about 38 wt % to about 50 wt %, based on the total weight of the dentifrice composition.

Abstract: A flow stabilized chip includes a chip mainbody, a buffering chamber and two fluid delivery ports. The chip mainbody has a pipe-connection surface. The buffering chamber is disposed in the chip mainbody. The two fluid delivery ports are disposed on the pipe connection surface and connected to the buffering chamber. The chip mainbody includes, in order from the pipe-connection surface to a bottom of the chip mainbody, a first base plate, a first elastic membrane, a second base plate, a second elastic membrane and a third base plate. The first base plate includes a first opening. The second base plate includes a second opening. The third base plate includes a third opening. The first elastic membrane, the second base plate and the second elastic membrane are stacked in sequence to form the buffering chamber.

Abstract: Input data comprises an order to provide a quantity of one or more finished goods to a site. Software is programmed for: accessing information that defines an architecture of a supply chain network comprising a plurality of sites connected by a plurality of path fragments; generating one or more path solutions to fulfill the order; removing one or more loops from the one or more path solutions; generating based on the one or more path solutions and the one or more removed loops, one or more revised path solutions; outputting the one or more revised path solutions for display on a client device; and transmitting, only to computers of the sites of a revised subset of a plurality of path fragments, a plurality of signals to initiate movement of one or more of raw materials or finished goods.

Abstract: An animal feeding apparatus is related, including a base and a reservoir connected to the base, the medium in the reservoir is driven into or out of the reservoir through a port of the reservoir. The base includes a first cavity communicating with the reservoir, and a second cavity adjacent to and communicating with the first cavity. A piston is movable positioned in the first cavity, and having a first force end away from the reservoir. An activator is movable positioned in the second cavity, and having a second force end away from the reservoir. An linkage member is formed between the first cavity and the second cavity, and engages with the piston and the activator and guide the piston and the activator to move in two opposite directions to get the medium to move into or out of the reservoir. An animal feeding method is also related.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to processes and methods of reducing bloating and breakage of containers and packaging that house oral care compositions. Also contemplated are products and formulations that are produced or obtained from the processes and methods described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions, for example comprising a salt of a basic amino acid having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, an abrasive having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, and a fluoride ion source, and an acid selected from the group consisting of: a carboxylic acid (e.g., citric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, or fumaric acid), and an inorganic acid, wherein the inorganic acid is not phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid (e.g., wherein the inorganic acid is hydrochloric acid or sodium acid pyrophosphate), and to methods of using and of making these compositions.