Progress in Research and Development of Refractory Oxide-Nonoxide Composites

Some of the progress made in our laboratories in collaboration with industry in research and development work on high performance oxide-nonoxide composites for metallurgical applications has been reviewed. （1） SiAlON bonded corundum composites for blast furnace usage have been produced by reduction-nitridation sinte-ring at high temperature, using bauxite instead of alu-mina in the matrix. （2） Low carbon Al2O3 - SiAlON slide plate materials successfully used in high quality steel continuous casting have been developed in which most or all of the graphite in Al2O3 - C brick is replaced by bauxite-based β-SiAlON. （3） A1/Si metal bonded A12 03 - C material characterized by low carbon content, low firing temperature and in-situ formation of carbides and nitrides at high temperature during service are found to possess very high hot strength and very good thermal shock resistance and have also been successfully used as slide plates in ladles and tundishes for high quality steel casting.

Research and development of deepwater offshore linepipe of Baosteel UOE SAWL X70 of heavy wall thickness and large diameter

Baoshan Iron ＆ Steel Co.,Ltd., （referred to as Baosteel） in China first succeeded in developing the U-ing-O- ing-Expanding （UOE） longitudinal submerged arc welded pipes （SAWLs） offshore linepipe of a maximum thickness/ outside diameter （T/D） 0.042 in 2011. Described in this paper is the research and development of the X70 UOE SAWL pipes by the company. The result shows that the said X70 linepipe has been in compliance with relevant requirements as specified in Specifications DNV-OS-F101 ,and has been successfully used in the South China Sea deepwater gas pipeline project.

Overview of Research and Development for Anticancer Drugs

Anticancer drugs research and development have been the largest market area in the pharmaceutical industry in terms of the number of project, clinical trials and spending. In the last 10 - 30 years, targeting therapy for cancers has been developed and achieved enormous clinical effectiveness by transforming some previously deadly malignancies into chronically manageable conditions, but cure problem still remains. This mini review outlined the current status of anticancer drugs development and hinted the opinions of how to further increase the accuracy and efficacy of discovery for cancer treatment.

Virtual reality research and development in NTU

In 1981,Nanyang Technological Institute was established in Singapore to train engineers and accountants to keep up with the fast-growing economy of the country.In 1991,the institute was upgraded to Nanyang Technological University(NTU).NTU holds the rank for world's top young university for six consecutive years according to the Quacquarelli Symonds(QS)world university ranking.Virtual Reality(VR)research began in NTU in the late 1990s.NTU's colleges,schools,institutes,and centers have contributed toward the excellence of VR research.This article briefly describes the VR research directions and activities in NTU.

Current Status of Material Research and Development in CISRI

The full name of CISRI is Central Iron&Steel Research Institute under the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry in China.It is the largest institute of metallurgical process research in China(the word"large"here refers to various fields,large personnel and many research projects).It includes ironmaking,steel-making,cold and hot processing of steel,metallic product,ferroalloy,refractory,automatic metallurgy control,design

Research and Development of New Broadband Wireless Access System

Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) has become one of the major evolution trends in the fields of broadband access and mobile communications. However,some difficulties emerged during the application and industrialization of the BWA system,which calls for typical service models,key technology innovations and backbone support from broadband Internet. This article introduces a Broadband Wireless Multimedia (BWM) access system. It aims to build a new-type "triple play" BWA network by integrating terrestrial digital TV system and the BWA system,and by taking broadband Internet as its core network platform. A primary research shows that the new BWA system is an effective solution to the existing difficulties of BWA system. Moreover,it is quite competitive in service provision,service coverage,frequency planning,terminal power consumption and cost for network construction.

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Tsinghua University Tsinghua-TOYO Research and Development Center of Magnesium and Aluminum Alloys Processing Technology

Tsinghua-TOYO Research and Development Center of Magnesium and Aluminum Alloys Processing Technology was officially established between Tsinghua University and TOYO Machinery & Metal Co. on Feb. 26, 2002, which is a non-independent legal research organization located in Department of Mechanical Engineering of Tsinghua University. The center was equipped with one set of 650t automatic magnesium and aluminum alloys diecasting machine and necessary accessories including the melting furnaces for magnesium alloys and aluminum alloys, an accurate magnesium pump to transfer the magnesium alloys to the shot sleeve of the die casting machine, a die temperature controller, and data logging systems for cavity pressure and die temperature distributions, etc. The center is aimed to the research and development of magnesium and aluminum die casting process and their related technologies, and the main research contents include:

Cotton Research and Development at Institute for Agricultural Research,Samaru,Nigeria

The Institute for Agricultural Research,Samaru,has the national mandate for genetic improvement and development of production technologies for cotton,maize,sorghum,cowpea,groundnut,

Research and Prospect of Quality Development of Pharmaceutical Technology in Drug Research and Development

Pharmaceutical technology is an indispensable and important link in drug research and development,which plays a key role in drug research and development quality.In the background of science and technology development,pharmaceutical technology has been greatly developed,but also to promote the quality of drug research and development,to provide more guarantee for people’s health.In the new era,how to achieve pharmaceutical technology innovation,so as to further improve the quality of drug research and development,is an important research topic in the current related industries.This paper mainly revolves around quality of pharmaceutical technology development of a series of exploration,in the traditional drug development based on a better control of drug quality,the future of smart pharmaceutical green pharmaceutical development direction,aims to further enhance the pharmaceutical technology,promote the quality of research and development to promote the comprehensive,promote the steady development of the pharmaceutical industry as a whole.

Maritime Platform Facilities POB Plan Management Module Research and Development

There are many access ends and information asymmetry in the management of offshore platform production facility personnel information. In the actual business, the problem is decomposed and a multi-layer logical architecture is selected to design and develop the POB plan management module applicable to offshore platform facilities. The main functions of this module include task management, facility management, area management, sea-going unit management, plan management, report management, authority control, and comprehensive query. It can efficiently solve on-site business problems and improve the efficiency of POB plan management for various professionals on land and at sea. In actual use, the module can well assist in completing POB plan management tasks and improve work efficiency.

从“Research and Development”谈到development和develop的科技含义

随着科学技术的发展,出现了一个应用日益广泛的新词组:re-search and development(简写为 R&D)。国外有不少科研单位、政府机构、特种文献报告、期刊等的名称常使用这个词组。它的总的含义是指科学技术的研究,research 包括基础研究(basic research)和应用研究(applied research),加上 development,构成科学技术研究的三个环节(阶段)。我国科学界将它们分别称之为“基础研究。

Research and Development Procedures of Chinese Herbal-medicine Skin Care Products with Chinese Characteristics

As far as Chinese herbal medicine resources are concerned,China is one of the countries with the richest biodiversity in the world.As for the future development direction of Chinese skin care products,the development of special Chinese herbal skin care products is an important issue.The technical route for the research and development(R&D)of Chinese herbal-medicine skin care products should focus on“combining ancient and modern,combining Chinese and Western”,that is to say combining the ancient knowledge and wisdom with modern science and technology,and combining Chinese traditional therapy with western pharmacology.This article will elaborate the five stages of developing innovative Chinese herbal skin care products:pondering and thinking stage;extraction and purification stage;experimental evaluation stage;quality index establishment stage;product development stage.The key points of these five stages can provide a reference for the cosmetics R&D personnel.This project will be beneficial to the development of Chinese herbal-medicine skin care products and the formulation of an overall effective development strategy,which is helpful to actively respond to new challenges and continuously improve product competitiveness,so as to vigorously build a world-renowned high-end cosmetic brand in China,and strive to cultivate a world-class cosmetics talent team.

Application Research of Earned Value Management in New Drug Research and Development Projects

Objective To help investors assess and control the costs of new drug development and reduce the risks of new drug development projects.Methods Cost analysis and financial forecasting were carried out with the integrated approach of earned value management.According to the principle of earned value management deviation analysis,the basic process of the new drug research and development project was combined with the hypothesis method from the research of Tufts Drug Development Research Center.Results and Conclusion If the project progress check was carried out in the clinical trial,the project costs were found overspent,the efficiency was low,the project progress was faster,and the resource investment was ahead.It is recommended that the adjustment should be made to reduce the input of resources,and increase the efficient key personnel to take the place of some less efficient staff.

Toward scalable docker-based emulations of blockchain networks for research and development

Blockchain,like any other complex technology,needs a strong testing methodology to support its evolution in both research and development contexts.Setting up meaningful tests for permissionless blockchain technology is a notoriously complex task for several reasons:software is complex,a large number of nodes are involved,the network is non-ideal,etc.Developers usually adopt small virtual laboratories or costly real devnets based on real software.Researchers usually prefer simulations of a large number of nodes based on simplified models.In this paper,we aim to obtain the advantages of both approaches,i.e.,performing large,realistic,inexpensive,and flexible experiments,using real blockchain software within a virtual environment.To do that,we address the challenge of running large blockchain networks in a single physical machine,leveraging Linux and Docker.We analyze a number of problems that arise when large blockchain networks are emulated,and we provide technical solutions for all of them.Finally,we describe two experiences of emulating fairly large blockchain networks on a single machine:adopting both research-oriented and production-oriented software and involving more than 3000 containers.

AI-Powered Innovations in High-Tech Research and Development: From Theory to Practice

This comparative review explores the dynamic and evolving landscape of artificial intelligence(AI)-powered innovations within high-tech research and development(R&D).It delves into both theoreticalmodels and practical applications across a broad range of industries,including biotechnology,automotive,aerospace,and telecom-munications.By examining critical advancements in AI algorithms,machine learning,deep learning models,simulations,and predictive analytics,the review underscores the transformative role AI has played in advancing theoretical research and shaping cutting-edge technologies.The review integrates both qualitative and quantitative data derived from academic studies,industry reports,and real-world case studies to showcase the tangible impacts of AI on product innovation,process optimization,and strategic decision-making.Notably,it discusses the challenges of integrating AI within complex industrial systems,such as ethical concerns,technical limitations,and the need for regulatory oversight.The findings reveal a mixed landscape where AI has significantly accelerated R&D processes,reduced costs,and enabled more precise simulations and predictions,but also highlighted gaps in knowledge transfer,skills adaptation,and cross-industry standardization.By bridging the gap between AI theory and practice,the review offers insights into the effectiveness,successes,and obstacles faced by organizations as they implement AI-driven solutions.Concluding with a forward-looking perspective,the review identifies emerging trends,future challenges,and promising opportunities inAI-poweredR&D,such as the rise of autonomous systems,AI-driven drug discovery,and sustainable energy solutions.It offers a holistic understanding of how AI is shaping the future of technological innovation and provides actionable insights for researchers,engineers,and policymakers involved in high-tech Research and Development(R&D).

Challenges in Research and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicines

This review is briefly to recall the history of research and development (R&D) of Chinese materia medica (CMM) and to discuss the challenges of Chinese traditional and herbal medicines (CTHM) facing the modern science and technology. The R&D of CTHM is thought to be an important pathway for new drug discovery. Since1949, about 140 approved new drugs have been developed, among which about 80 originated directly or indirectly from medicinal plants. CTHM has gained interest from the international medical, biomedical, and pharmaceutical institutions as a valuable source of potential medicines. For the modernization of CMM and innovative research of CTHM, there are following challenges to be faced: (1) to evaluate the efficacy, pharmacological properties, action mechanism, and active chemical constituents; (2) to develop new methodologies for the quality and safety of CTHM; (3) to apply new '-omics' techniques to accelerate drug discoveries developed from CTHM; and (4) to apply international practices including good agricultural practice, good manufacturing practice, good laboratory practice, and good clinical practice in the R&D of CTHM.

Combating echinococcosis in China:strengthening the research and development

Echinococcosis is a neglected zoonotic disease,causing great morbidity and mortality due to the wide distribution of its endemic areas.China holds a high percentage in the global burden of both cystic and alveolar echinococcosis.A national survey conducted between 2012 and 2016 showed that an estimated 50 million people are at risk of contracting the disease in western China,of whom about 0.17 million are cases with echinococcosis.Despite this,research and development on echinococcosis in China is greatly inadequate compared to that in other countries.In this paper,we argue that there is a need for more research and work to be conducted in China on echinococcosis,including researching techniques in regards to diagnosis,treatment,and vaccination,and developing products through technical transformation and piloting strategies to control and even elimination.However,great opportunities exist for China to strengthen the research and development on this disease through initiatives such as Health China 2030,the Belt and Road Initiative,the China-Africa cooperation,as well as through further cooperation between China and the World Health Organization.All of these can bring us closer to controlling echinococcosis in China as well as in other countries.One element of crucial importance will be the training and development of professionals,which can be strengthened through international cooperation.