Aluminum-ion batteries(AIBs)have been highlighted as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage due to the abundant reserve,light weight,low cost,and good safety of Al.However,the ...Aluminum-ion batteries(AIBs)have been highlighted as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage due to the abundant reserve,light weight,low cost,and good safety of Al.However,the development of AIBs faces challenges due to the usage of AlCl_(3)-based ionic liquid electrolytes,which are expensive,corrosive,and sensitive to humidity.Here,we develop a low-cost,non-corrosive,and air-stable hydrated eutectic electrolyte composed of aluminum perchlorate nonahydrate and methylurea(MU)ligand.Through optimizing the molar ratio to achieve the unique solvation structure,the formed Al(ClO_4)_(3)·9H_(2)O/MU hydrated deep eutectic electrolyte(AMHEE)with an average coordination number of 2.4 can facilely realize stable and reversible deposition/stripping of Al.When combining with vanadium oxide nanorods positive electrode,the Al-ion full battery delivers a high discharge capacity of 320 mAh g^(-1)with good capacity retention.The unique solvation structure with a low desolvation energy of the AMHEE enables Al^(3+)insertion/extraction during charge/discharge processes,which is evidenced by in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction.This work opens a new pathway of developing low-cost,safe,environmentally friendly and high-performance electrolytes for practical and sustainable AIBs.展开更多
The four-track walking mining vehicle can better cope with the complex terrain of cobalt-rich crusts on the seabed.To explore the influence of different parameters on the obstacle-crossing ability of mining vehicles,t...The four-track walking mining vehicle can better cope with the complex terrain of cobalt-rich crusts on the seabed.To explore the influence of different parameters on the obstacle-crossing ability of mining vehicles,this paper took a certain type of mine vehicle as an example and establish a mechanical model of the mine vehicle.Through this model,the vehicle's traction coefficient variation could be analyzed during the obstacle-crossing process.It also reflected the relationship between the obstacle-crossing ability and the required traction coefficient.Many parameters were used for this analysis including the radius of the guide wheel radius,ground clearance of the driving wheel,the dip angle of the approaching angular and the position of centroid.The result showed that the ability to cross the obstacles requires adhesion coefficient as support.When the ratio between obstacle height and ground clearance of the guide wheel was greater than 0.7,the required adhesion coefficient increased sharply.The ability to cross obstacles will decrease,if the radius of the guide wheel increases,the height of the driving wheel increases or the dip angle of the approaching angular increases.It was most beneficial to cross the obstacle when-the ratio of the distance between the center of mass and the front driving wheel to the wheelbase is between 0.450.48.The results of this paper could provide reference for structural parameter design and performance research for mining vehicles.展开更多
Objective It is difficult to predict fulminant myocarditis at an early stage in the emergency department.The objective of this study was to construct and validate a simple prediction model for the early identification...Objective It is difficult to predict fulminant myocarditis at an early stage in the emergency department.The objective of this study was to construct and validate a simple prediction model for the early identification of fulminant myocarditis.Methods A total of 61 patients with fulminant myocarditis and 160 patients with acute myocarditis were enrolled in the training and internal validation cohorts.LASSO regression and multivariate logistic regression were selected to develop the prediction model.The selection of the model was based on overall performance and simplicity.A nomogram based on the optimal model was built,and its clinical usefulness was evaluated by decision curve analysis.The predictive model was further validated in an external validation group.Results The resulting prediction model was based on 4 factors:systolic blood pressure,troponin I,left ventricular ejection fraction,and ventricular wall motion abnormality.The Brier scores of the final model were 0.078 in the training data set and 0.061 in the internal testing data set,respectively.The C-indexes of the training data set and the testing data set were 0.952 and 0.968,respectively.Decision curve analysis showed that the nomogram model developed based on the 4 predictors above had a positive net benefit for predicting probability thresholds.In the external validation cohort,the model also showed good performance(Brier score=0.007,and C-index=0.989).Conclusion We developed and validated an early prediction model consisting of 4 clinical factors(systolic blood pressure,troponin I,left ventricular ejection fraction,and ventricular wall motion abnormality)to identify potential fulminant myocarditis patients in the emergency department.展开更多
Background:To investigate the mutation types and mutation rate of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)gene in patients with lung adenocarcinoma and the clinical features of lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR gene mut...Background:To investigate the mutation types and mutation rate of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)gene in patients with lung adenocarcinoma and the clinical features of lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR gene mutations in Karamay,Xinjiang,China.Methods:Paraffin-embedded tissue samples of adenocarcinoma patients were collected in the Karamay Central Hospital from March 2016 to June 2019,and mutations in exon 18–21 of the EGFR gene were detected by the allele-specific amplification polymerase chain reaction(Amplification RefractoryMutation System–PCR)method.The relationships between themutation types,mutation incidence,and clinical features were analyzed.Results:Of the 170 patients with lung adenocarcinoma,83 had EGFR mutations.The total mutation rate of EGFR in patients with lung adenocarcinoma was 48.8%,which included mutations in exons 18(1.2%[2/170]),19(19.4%[33/170]),20(2.4%[4/170]),and 21(20.6%[35/170]).Intriguingly,there was a case with 9 mutations in exons 20 and 21.The mutations in exon 19 of EGFR resulted in the deletion of codons 746 to 750.The main mutation in exon 21 was L858R(91.4%[32/35]).There was no significant difference in exons 19 and 21 mutation rates(P>0.05).The mutation rate of EGFR in female patients was significantly higher than that in male patients(P<0.05)but had no correlation with the age,smoking status,and clinical stage of patients with non–small cell lung cancer(P>0.05).The EGFR mutation rate may be related to the degree of tumor differentiation.Conclusions:Among patients with lung adenocarcinoma in Kelamayi(city in Xinjiang),EGFR mutations were more frequently detected in female patients,and the main sites of mutations were exons 19 and 21.展开更多
The dynamics of long-wavelength(kθ<1.4 cm^(-1)),broadband(20 kHz–200 kHz)electron temperature fluctuations(Te/Te)of plasmas in gas-puff experiments are observed for the first time in HL-2A tokamak.In a relatively...The dynamics of long-wavelength(kθ<1.4 cm^(-1)),broadband(20 kHz–200 kHz)electron temperature fluctuations(Te/Te)of plasmas in gas-puff experiments are observed for the first time in HL-2A tokamak.In a relatively low density(ne(0)■0.91×10^(19)m^(-3)–1.20×10^(19)m^(-3))scenario,after gas-puffing the core temperature increases and the edge temperature drops.On the contrary,temperature fluctuation drops at the core and increases at the edge.Analyses show the non-local emergence is accompanied with a long radial coherent length of turbulent fluctuations.While in a higher density(ne(0)?1.83×10^(19)m^(-3)–2.02×10^(19)m^(-3))scenario,the phenomena are not observed.Furthermore,compelling evidence indicates that E×B shear serves as a substantial contributor to this extensive radial interaction.This finding offers a direct explanatory link to the intriguing core-heating phenomenon witnessed within the realm of non-local transport.展开更多
Canopy temperature strongly influences crop yield formation and is closely related to plant physiological traits.However, the effects of nitrogen treatment on canopy temperature and rice growth have yet to be comprehe...Canopy temperature strongly influences crop yield formation and is closely related to plant physiological traits.However, the effects of nitrogen treatment on canopy temperature and rice growth have yet to be comprehensively examined. We conducted a two-year field experiment with three rice varieties(HD-5, NJ-9108, and YJ-805) and three nitrogen treatments(zero-N control(CK), 200 kg ha~(–1)(MN), and 300 kg ha~(–1)(HN)). We measured canopy temperature using a drone equipped with a high-precision camera at the six stages of the growth period. Generally,canopy temperature was significantly higher for CK than for MN and HN during the tillering, jointing, booting, and heading stages. The temperature was not significantly different among the nitrogen treatments between the milky and waxy stages. The canopy temperature of different rice varieties was found to follow the order: HD-5>NJ-9108>YJ-805, but the difference was not significant. The canopy temperature of rice was mainly related to plant traits, such as shoot fresh weight(correlation coefficient r=–0.895), plant water content(–0.912), net photosynthesis(–0.84), stomatal conductance(–0.91), transpiration rate(–0.90), and leaf stomatal area(–0.83). A structural equation model(SEM) showed that nitrogen fertilizer was an important factor affecting the rice canopy temperature.Our study revealed:(1) A suite of plant traits was associated with the nitrogen effects on canopy temperature,(2) the heading stage was the best time to observe rice canopy temperature, and(3) at that stage, canopy temperature was negatively correlated with rice yield, panicle number, and grain number per panicle. This study suggests that canopy temperature can be a convenient and accurate indicator of rice growth and yield prediction.展开更多
Objective Previous studies on the association between lipid profiles and chronic kidney disease(CKD)have yielded inconsistent results and no defined thresholds for blood lipids.Methods A prospective cohort study inclu...Objective Previous studies on the association between lipid profiles and chronic kidney disease(CKD)have yielded inconsistent results and no defined thresholds for blood lipids.Methods A prospective cohort study including 32,351 subjects who completed baseline and follow-up surveys over 5 years was conducted.Restricted cubic splines and Cox models were used to examine the association between the lipid profiles and CKD.A regression discontinuity design was used to determine the cutoff value of lipid profiles that was significantly associated with increased the risk of CKD.Results Over a median follow-up time of 2.2(0.5,4.2)years,648(2.00%)subjects developed CKD.The lipid profiles that were significantly and linearly related to CKD included total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C,whereas lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)and LDL-C/HDL-C were nonlinearly correlated with CKD.TC,TG,TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C showed an upward jump at the cutoff value,increasing the risk of CKD by 0.90%,1.50%,2.30%,and 1.60%,respectively,whereas HDL-C showed a downward jump at the cutoff value,reducing this risk by 1.0%.Female and participants with dyslipidemia had a higher risk of CKD,while the cutoff values for the different characteristics of the population were different.Conclusion There was a significant association between lipid profiles and CKD in a prospective cohort from Northwest China,while TG,TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C showed a stronger risk association.The specific cutoff values of lipid profiles may provide a clinical reference for screening or diagnosing CKD risk.展开更多
In this article,we comment on the article by Blüthner et al published recently.Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease,is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition prim...In this article,we comment on the article by Blüthner et al published recently.Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease,is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition primarily as a consequence of intestinal inflammation.It is important about adopting early and effective treatment to control clinical symptoms of IBD patients.Diagnostic delay can lead to adverse clinical outcomes and increase disease burden.Diagnostic delay is multifactorial.There are some factors related to diagnostic delay,such as patient factors and healthcare factors.We focus on the diagnostic tools for IBD,the outcomes and factors of diagnostic delay of IBD.展开更多
In this editorial we comment on the article published in the recent issue of the World journal of Gastroenterology.We focus specifically on the mechanisms underlying the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT...In this editorial we comment on the article published in the recent issue of the World journal of Gastroenterology.We focus specifically on the mechanisms underlying the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT)for irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),the factors which affect the outcomes of FMT in IBS patients,and challenges.FMT has emerged as a efficacious intervention for clostridium difficile infection and holds promise as a therapeutic modality for IBS.The utilization of FMT in the treatment of IBS has undergone scrutiny in numerous randomized controlled trials,yielding divergent outcomes.The current frontier in this field seeks to elucidate these variations,underscore the existing knowledge gaps that necessitate exploration,and provide a guideline for successful FMT implementation in IBS patients.At the same time,the application of FMT as a treatment for IBS confronts several challenges.展开更多
Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate ...Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate the intricacies of turbulent transport within the tokamak configuration. These endeavors encompass not only the J-TEXT device's experimental advancements but also delve into critical issues pertinent to the optimization of future fusion devices and reactors. The research includes topics on the suppression of turbulence, flow drive and damping, density limit, non-local transport, intrinsic toroidal flow, turbulence and flow with magnetic islands, turbulent transport in the stochastic layer, and turbulence and zonal flow with energetic particles or helium ash. Several important achievements have been made in the last few years, which will be further elaborated upon in this comprehensive review.展开更多
We propose a new protocol for quantum teleportation(QT)which adopts the Brown state as the quantum channel.This work focuses on the teleportation of a single unknown two-qubit state via a Brown state channel in an ide...We propose a new protocol for quantum teleportation(QT)which adopts the Brown state as the quantum channel.This work focuses on the teleportation of a single unknown two-qubit state via a Brown state channel in an ideal environment.To validate the effectiveness of our proposed scheme,we conduct experiments by using the quantum circuit simulator Quirk.Furthermore,we investigate the effects of four noisy channels,namely,the phase damping noise,the bit-flip noise,the amplitude damping noise,and the phase-flip noise.Notably,we employ Monte Carlo simulation to elucidate the fidelity density under various noise parameters.Our analysis demonstrates that the fidelity of the protocol in a noisy environment is influenced significantly by the amplitude of the initial state and the noise factor.展开更多
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) r...Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression can be used as a rapid analytical method to simultaneously quantify L-glutamic acid (L- GIu) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in a biotransformation process and to guide the optimization of production conditions when the merits of NIRS are combined with response surface methodology. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) reference analysis was performed by the o-phthaldialdehyde pre-column derivatization. NIRS measurements of two batches of 141 samples were firstly analyzed by PLS with several spectral pre-processing methods. Compared with those of the HPLC reference analysis, the resulting determination coefficients (R2), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and residual predictive deviation (RPD) of the external validation for the L-GIu concentration were 99.5%, 1.62 g/L, and 11.3, respectively. For the GABA concentration, R2, RMSEP, and RPD were 99.8%, 4.00 g/L, and 16.4, respectively. This NIRS model was then used to optimize the biotransformation process through a Box- Behnken experimental design. Under the optimal conditions without pH adjustment, 200 gjL L-GIu could be catalyzed by 7148 U/L glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) to GABA, reaching 99% conversion at the fifth hour. NIRS analysis provided timely information on the conversion from L-GIu to GABA. The results suggest that the NIRS model can not only be used for the routine profiling of enzymatic conversion, providing a simple and effective method of monitoring the biotransformation process of GABA, but also be considered to be an optimal tool to guide the optimization of production conditions.展开更多
Rechargeable aluminum-sulfur(Al-S)batteries have been considered as a highly potential energy storage system owing to the high theoretical capacity,good safety,abundant natural reserves,and low cost of Al and S.Howeve...Rechargeable aluminum-sulfur(Al-S)batteries have been considered as a highly potential energy storage system owing to the high theoretical capacity,good safety,abundant natural reserves,and low cost of Al and S.However,the research progress of Al-S batteries is limited by the slow kinetics and shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides intermediates.Herein,an interconnected free-standing interlayer of iron sin-gle atoms supported on porous nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers(FeSAs-NCF)on the separator is developed and used as both catalyst and chemical barrier for Al-S batteries.The atomically dispersed iron active sites(Fe-N_(4))are clearly identified by aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption near-edge structure.The Al-S battery with the FeSAs-NCF shows an improved specific capacity of 780 mAh g^(−1)and enhanced cycle stability.As evidenced by experimental and theoretical results,the atomically dispersed iron active centers on the separator can chemically adsorb the polysulfides and accelerate reaction kinetics to inhibit the shuttle effect and promote the reversible conversion between aluminum polysulfides,thus improving the electrochemical performance of the Al-S battery.This work provides a new way that can not only promote the conversion of aluminum sulfides but also suppress the shuttle effect in Al-S batteries.展开更多
We propose a novel scheme for remote state preparation of an arbitrary three-qubit state with unit success probability,utilizing a nine-qubit cluster-GHZ state without introducing auxiliary qubits.Furthermore,we proce...We propose a novel scheme for remote state preparation of an arbitrary three-qubit state with unit success probability,utilizing a nine-qubit cluster-GHZ state without introducing auxiliary qubits.Furthermore,we proceed to investigate the effects of different quantum noises(e.g.,amplitude-damping,phase-damping,bit-flip and phase-flip noises)on the systems.The fidelity results of three-qubit target state are presented,which are usually used to illustrate how close the output state is to the target state.To compare the different effects between the four common types of quantum noises,the fidelities under one specific identical target state are also calculated and discussed.It is found that the fidelity of the phase-flip noisy channel drops the fastest through the four types of noisy channels,while the fidelity is found to always maintain at 1 in bit-flip noisy channel.展开更多
In this paper, we present an algorithm to solve the inequality constrained multi-objective programming (MP) by using a penalty function with objective parameters and constraint penalty parameter. First, the penalty fu...In this paper, we present an algorithm to solve the inequality constrained multi-objective programming (MP) by using a penalty function with objective parameters and constraint penalty parameter. First, the penalty function with objective parameters and constraint penalty parameter for MP and the corresponding unconstraint penalty optimization problem (UPOP) is defined. Under some conditions, a Pareto efficient solution (or a weakly-efficient solution) to UPOP is proved to be a Pareto efficient solution (or a weakly-efficient solution) to MP. The penalty function is proved to be exact under a stable condition. Then, we design an algorithm to solve MP and prove its convergence. Finally, numerical examples show that the algorithm may help decision makers to find a satisfactory solution to MP.展开更多
Inhibition of Notch1 signaling has been shown to promote astrocyte-derived neurogenesis after stroke.To investigate the regulatory role of Notch1 signaling in this process,in this study,we used a rat model of stroke b...Inhibition of Notch1 signaling has been shown to promote astrocyte-derived neurogenesis after stroke.To investigate the regulatory role of Notch1 signaling in this process,in this study,we used a rat model of stroke based on middle cerebral artery occlusion and assessed the behavior of reactive astrocytes post-stroke.We used theγ-secretase inhibitor N-[N-(3,5-diuorophenacetyl)-1-alanyl]-S-phenylglycine t-butylester(DAPT)to block Notch1 signaling at 1,4,and 7 days after injury.Our results showed that only administration of DAPT at 4 days after stroke promoted astrocyte-derived neurogenesis,as manifested by recovery of white matter fiber bundle integrity on magnetic resonance imaging,which is consistent with recovery of neurologic function.These findings suggest that inhibition of Notch1 signaling at the subacute stage post-stroke mediates neural repair by promoting astrocyte-derived neurogenesis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)can lead to excessive pregnancy weight gain(PWG),abnormal glucolipid metabolism,and delayed lactation.Therefore,it is necessary to provide appropriate and effective interve...BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)can lead to excessive pregnancy weight gain(PWG),abnormal glucolipid metabolism,and delayed lactation.Therefore,it is necessary to provide appropriate and effective interventions for pregnant women with GDM.AIM To clarify the effects of individualized nutrition interventions on PWG,glucolipid metabolism,and lactation in pregnant women with GDM.METHODS The study population consisted of 410 pregnant women with GDM who received treatment at the Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital of Jiangsu Provinceand Yangzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital between December 2020 and December 2022,including 200 who received routine in-terventions[control(Con)group]and 210 who received individualized nutrition interventions[research(Res)group].Data on PWG,glucolipid metabolism[total cholesterol,(TC);triglycerides(TGs);fasting blood glucose(FPG);glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)],lactation time,perinatal complications(cesarean section,premature rupture of membranes,postpartum hemorrhage,and pregnancy-induced hypertension),and neonatal adverse events(premature infants,fetal macrosomia,hypo-glycemia,and respiratory distress syndrome)were collected for comparative analysis.RESULTS The data revealed markedly lower PWG in the Res group vs the Con group,as well as markedly reduced TG,TC,FPG and HbA1c levels after the intervention that were lower than those in the Con group.In addition,obviously earlier lactation and statistically lower incidences of perinatal complications and neonatal adverse events were observed in the Res group.CONCLUSION Individualized nutrition interventions can reduce PWG in pregnant women with GDM,improve their glucolipid metabolism,and promote early lactation,which deserves clinical promotion.展开更多
Palmitoleic acid(POA)can be naturally found only in few oil seeds and has significant applications in pharmaceutical industry.Recently,the isolated oleaginous yeast Scheffersomyces segobiensis DSM 27193 was identified...Palmitoleic acid(POA)can be naturally found only in few oil seeds and has significant applications in pharmaceutical industry.Recently,the isolated oleaginous yeast Scheffersomyces segobiensis DSM 27193 was identified with high content of POA in its intracellular lipid(13.80%).In this study,process optimization focused on dissolved oxygen regulation to improve POA production was conducted.Dynamic agitation was found to do significant enhancement on POA-rich lipid production than aeration regulation.Under the best condition of 1000 r·min^(-1)of agitation and 1 vvm(airvolume/culture volume/min)of aeration,no ethanol was detected during the whole fermentation process,while a dry biomass concentration of 44.80 g·L^(-1)with 13.43 g·L^(-1)of lipid and 2.93 g·L^(-1)of POA was achieved.Transcription analysis revealed that the ethanol synthetic pathway was downregulated under the condition of high agitation,while the expression of the key enzymes responsible for lipid and POA accumulation were enhanced.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274302)。
文摘Aluminum-ion batteries(AIBs)have been highlighted as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage due to the abundant reserve,light weight,low cost,and good safety of Al.However,the development of AIBs faces challenges due to the usage of AlCl_(3)-based ionic liquid electrolytes,which are expensive,corrosive,and sensitive to humidity.Here,we develop a low-cost,non-corrosive,and air-stable hydrated eutectic electrolyte composed of aluminum perchlorate nonahydrate and methylurea(MU)ligand.Through optimizing the molar ratio to achieve the unique solvation structure,the formed Al(ClO_4)_(3)·9H_(2)O/MU hydrated deep eutectic electrolyte(AMHEE)with an average coordination number of 2.4 can facilely realize stable and reversible deposition/stripping of Al.When combining with vanadium oxide nanorods positive electrode,the Al-ion full battery delivers a high discharge capacity of 320 mAh g^(-1)with good capacity retention.The unique solvation structure with a low desolvation energy of the AMHEE enables Al^(3+)insertion/extraction during charge/discharge processes,which is evidenced by in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction.This work opens a new pathway of developing low-cost,safe,environmentally friendly and high-performance electrolytes for practical and sustainable AIBs.
基金Supported by National Ocean Key Special Funds in 12th Five-Year Plan of China (Grant No.DY125-11-T-01)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52074294)。
文摘The four-track walking mining vehicle can better cope with the complex terrain of cobalt-rich crusts on the seabed.To explore the influence of different parameters on the obstacle-crossing ability of mining vehicles,this paper took a certain type of mine vehicle as an example and establish a mechanical model of the mine vehicle.Through this model,the vehicle's traction coefficient variation could be analyzed during the obstacle-crossing process.It also reflected the relationship between the obstacle-crossing ability and the required traction coefficient.Many parameters were used for this analysis including the radius of the guide wheel radius,ground clearance of the driving wheel,the dip angle of the approaching angular and the position of centroid.The result showed that the ability to cross the obstacles requires adhesion coefficient as support.When the ratio between obstacle height and ground clearance of the guide wheel was greater than 0.7,the required adhesion coefficient increased sharply.The ability to cross obstacles will decrease,if the radius of the guide wheel increases,the height of the driving wheel increases or the dip angle of the approaching angular increases.It was most beneficial to cross the obstacle when-the ratio of the distance between the center of mass and the front driving wheel to the wheelbase is between 0.450.48.The results of this paper could provide reference for structural parameter design and performance research for mining vehicles.
文摘Objective It is difficult to predict fulminant myocarditis at an early stage in the emergency department.The objective of this study was to construct and validate a simple prediction model for the early identification of fulminant myocarditis.Methods A total of 61 patients with fulminant myocarditis and 160 patients with acute myocarditis were enrolled in the training and internal validation cohorts.LASSO regression and multivariate logistic regression were selected to develop the prediction model.The selection of the model was based on overall performance and simplicity.A nomogram based on the optimal model was built,and its clinical usefulness was evaluated by decision curve analysis.The predictive model was further validated in an external validation group.Results The resulting prediction model was based on 4 factors:systolic blood pressure,troponin I,left ventricular ejection fraction,and ventricular wall motion abnormality.The Brier scores of the final model were 0.078 in the training data set and 0.061 in the internal testing data set,respectively.The C-indexes of the training data set and the testing data set were 0.952 and 0.968,respectively.Decision curve analysis showed that the nomogram model developed based on the 4 predictors above had a positive net benefit for predicting probability thresholds.In the external validation cohort,the model also showed good performance(Brier score=0.007,and C-index=0.989).Conclusion We developed and validated an early prediction model consisting of 4 clinical factors(systolic blood pressure,troponin I,left ventricular ejection fraction,and ventricular wall motion abnormality)to identify potential fulminant myocarditis patients in the emergency department.
基金supported by a grant fromthe Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2021D01A24).
文摘Background:To investigate the mutation types and mutation rate of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)gene in patients with lung adenocarcinoma and the clinical features of lung adenocarcinoma with EGFR gene mutations in Karamay,Xinjiang,China.Methods:Paraffin-embedded tissue samples of adenocarcinoma patients were collected in the Karamay Central Hospital from March 2016 to June 2019,and mutations in exon 18–21 of the EGFR gene were detected by the allele-specific amplification polymerase chain reaction(Amplification RefractoryMutation System–PCR)method.The relationships between themutation types,mutation incidence,and clinical features were analyzed.Results:Of the 170 patients with lung adenocarcinoma,83 had EGFR mutations.The total mutation rate of EGFR in patients with lung adenocarcinoma was 48.8%,which included mutations in exons 18(1.2%[2/170]),19(19.4%[33/170]),20(2.4%[4/170]),and 21(20.6%[35/170]).Intriguingly,there was a case with 9 mutations in exons 20 and 21.The mutations in exon 19 of EGFR resulted in the deletion of codons 746 to 750.The main mutation in exon 21 was L858R(91.4%[32/35]).There was no significant difference in exons 19 and 21 mutation rates(P>0.05).The mutation rate of EGFR in female patients was significantly higher than that in male patients(P<0.05)but had no correlation with the age,smoking status,and clinical stage of patients with non–small cell lung cancer(P>0.05).The EGFR mutation rate may be related to the degree of tumor differentiation.Conclusions:Among patients with lung adenocarcinoma in Kelamayi(city in Xinjiang),EGFR mutations were more frequently detected in female patients,and the main sites of mutations were exons 19 and 21.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2017YFE0301203)the Innovation Program of Southwestern Institute of Physics(Grant No.202301XWCX001)+2 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Grant Nos.2023ZYD0014 and 2021YFSY0044)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12175055)the Shenzhen Municipal Collaborative Innovation Technology Program-International Science and Technology Cooperation Project(Grant No.GJHZ20220913142609017)。
文摘The dynamics of long-wavelength(kθ<1.4 cm^(-1)),broadband(20 kHz–200 kHz)electron temperature fluctuations(Te/Te)of plasmas in gas-puff experiments are observed for the first time in HL-2A tokamak.In a relatively low density(ne(0)■0.91×10^(19)m^(-3)–1.20×10^(19)m^(-3))scenario,after gas-puffing the core temperature increases and the edge temperature drops.On the contrary,temperature fluctuation drops at the core and increases at the edge.Analyses show the non-local emergence is accompanied with a long radial coherent length of turbulent fluctuations.While in a higher density(ne(0)?1.83×10^(19)m^(-3)–2.02×10^(19)m^(-3))scenario,the phenomena are not observed.Furthermore,compelling evidence indicates that E×B shear serves as a substantial contributor to this extensive radial interaction.This finding offers a direct explanatory link to the intriguing core-heating phenomenon witnessed within the realm of non-local transport.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1500404)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31801310)+1 种基金the Natural Science Projects of Universities in Jiangsu Province,China(21KJA210001)a project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD),China。
文摘Canopy temperature strongly influences crop yield formation and is closely related to plant physiological traits.However, the effects of nitrogen treatment on canopy temperature and rice growth have yet to be comprehensively examined. We conducted a two-year field experiment with three rice varieties(HD-5, NJ-9108, and YJ-805) and three nitrogen treatments(zero-N control(CK), 200 kg ha~(–1)(MN), and 300 kg ha~(–1)(HN)). We measured canopy temperature using a drone equipped with a high-precision camera at the six stages of the growth period. Generally,canopy temperature was significantly higher for CK than for MN and HN during the tillering, jointing, booting, and heading stages. The temperature was not significantly different among the nitrogen treatments between the milky and waxy stages. The canopy temperature of different rice varieties was found to follow the order: HD-5>NJ-9108>YJ-805, but the difference was not significant. The canopy temperature of rice was mainly related to plant traits, such as shoot fresh weight(correlation coefficient r=–0.895), plant water content(–0.912), net photosynthesis(–0.84), stomatal conductance(–0.91), transpiration rate(–0.90), and leaf stomatal area(–0.83). A structural equation model(SEM) showed that nitrogen fertilizer was an important factor affecting the rice canopy temperature.Our study revealed:(1) A suite of plant traits was associated with the nitrogen effects on canopy temperature,(2) the heading stage was the best time to observe rice canopy temperature, and(3) at that stage, canopy temperature was negatively correlated with rice yield, panicle number, and grain number per panicle. This study suggests that canopy temperature can be a convenient and accurate indicator of rice growth and yield prediction.
基金supported by the Municipal Science and Technology Program of Wuwei City,China(WW2202RPZ037)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in China(Grant No.lzujbky-2018-69).
文摘Objective Previous studies on the association between lipid profiles and chronic kidney disease(CKD)have yielded inconsistent results and no defined thresholds for blood lipids.Methods A prospective cohort study including 32,351 subjects who completed baseline and follow-up surveys over 5 years was conducted.Restricted cubic splines and Cox models were used to examine the association between the lipid profiles and CKD.A regression discontinuity design was used to determine the cutoff value of lipid profiles that was significantly associated with increased the risk of CKD.Results Over a median follow-up time of 2.2(0.5,4.2)years,648(2.00%)subjects developed CKD.The lipid profiles that were significantly and linearly related to CKD included total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C,whereas lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C)and LDL-C/HDL-C were nonlinearly correlated with CKD.TC,TG,TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C showed an upward jump at the cutoff value,increasing the risk of CKD by 0.90%,1.50%,2.30%,and 1.60%,respectively,whereas HDL-C showed a downward jump at the cutoff value,reducing this risk by 1.0%.Female and participants with dyslipidemia had a higher risk of CKD,while the cutoff values for the different characteristics of the population were different.Conclusion There was a significant association between lipid profiles and CKD in a prospective cohort from Northwest China,while TG,TC/HDL-C,and TG/HDL-C showed a stronger risk association.The specific cutoff values of lipid profiles may provide a clinical reference for screening or diagnosing CKD risk.
文摘In this article,we comment on the article by Blüthner et al published recently.Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease,is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition primarily as a consequence of intestinal inflammation.It is important about adopting early and effective treatment to control clinical symptoms of IBD patients.Diagnostic delay can lead to adverse clinical outcomes and increase disease burden.Diagnostic delay is multifactorial.There are some factors related to diagnostic delay,such as patient factors and healthcare factors.We focus on the diagnostic tools for IBD,the outcomes and factors of diagnostic delay of IBD.
文摘In this editorial we comment on the article published in the recent issue of the World journal of Gastroenterology.We focus specifically on the mechanisms underlying the effects of fecal microbiota transplantation(FMT)for irritable bowel syndrome(IBS),the factors which affect the outcomes of FMT in IBS patients,and challenges.FMT has emerged as a efficacious intervention for clostridium difficile infection and holds promise as a therapeutic modality for IBS.The utilization of FMT in the treatment of IBS has undergone scrutiny in numerous randomized controlled trials,yielding divergent outcomes.The current frontier in this field seeks to elucidate these variations,underscore the existing knowledge gaps that necessitate exploration,and provide a guideline for successful FMT implementation in IBS patients.At the same time,the application of FMT as a treatment for IBS confronts several challenges.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Nos. 2022YFE03100004, 2017YFE0302000, and 2017YFE0301100)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 12275097, 12275096, 11875292, 11675059, 11905079, 11305071, and 51821005)+5 种基金the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No. 2013GB112002)the Project of Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province (No. 2022NSFSC1791)the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (No. 2208085J39)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, HUST: (Nos. 2019kfy XMBZ034 and 2021XXJS007)the Initiative Postdocs Supporting Program of China (No. BX20180105)the US Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (Nos. DEFG02-04ER54738 and DE-SC-0020287)。
文摘Following the reconstruction of the TEXT tokamak at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, renamed as J-TEXT, a plethora of experimental and theoretical investigations has been conducted to elucidate the intricacies of turbulent transport within the tokamak configuration. These endeavors encompass not only the J-TEXT device's experimental advancements but also delve into critical issues pertinent to the optimization of future fusion devices and reactors. The research includes topics on the suppression of turbulence, flow drive and damping, density limit, non-local transport, intrinsic toroidal flow, turbulence and flow with magnetic islands, turbulent transport in the stochastic layer, and turbulence and zonal flow with energetic particles or helium ash. Several important achievements have been made in the last few years, which will be further elaborated upon in this comprehensive review.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.61873162)Fund from the Key Laboratory of System Control and Information Processing,Ministry of Education,China (Grant No.Scip20240106)。
文摘We propose a new protocol for quantum teleportation(QT)which adopts the Brown state as the quantum channel.This work focuses on the teleportation of a single unknown two-qubit state via a Brown state channel in an ideal environment.To validate the effectiveness of our proposed scheme,we conduct experiments by using the quantum circuit simulator Quirk.Furthermore,we investigate the effects of four noisy channels,namely,the phase damping noise,the bit-flip noise,the amplitude damping noise,and the phase-flip noise.Notably,we employ Monte Carlo simulation to elucidate the fidelity density under various noise parameters.Our analysis demonstrates that the fidelity of the protocol in a noisy environment is influenced significantly by the amplitude of the initial state and the noise factor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81374046 and 81373506)
文摘Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) with its fast and nondestructive advantages can be qualified for the real-time quantitative analysis. This paper demonstrates that NIRS combined with partial least squares (PLS) regression can be used as a rapid analytical method to simultaneously quantify L-glutamic acid (L- GIu) and γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in a biotransformation process and to guide the optimization of production conditions when the merits of NIRS are combined with response surface methodology. The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) reference analysis was performed by the o-phthaldialdehyde pre-column derivatization. NIRS measurements of two batches of 141 samples were firstly analyzed by PLS with several spectral pre-processing methods. Compared with those of the HPLC reference analysis, the resulting determination coefficients (R2), root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) and residual predictive deviation (RPD) of the external validation for the L-GIu concentration were 99.5%, 1.62 g/L, and 11.3, respectively. For the GABA concentration, R2, RMSEP, and RPD were 99.8%, 4.00 g/L, and 16.4, respectively. This NIRS model was then used to optimize the biotransformation process through a Box- Behnken experimental design. Under the optimal conditions without pH adjustment, 200 gjL L-GIu could be catalyzed by 7148 U/L glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) to GABA, reaching 99% conversion at the fifth hour. NIRS analysis provided timely information on the conversion from L-GIu to GABA. The results suggest that the NIRS model can not only be used for the routine profiling of enzymatic conversion, providing a simple and effective method of monitoring the biotransformation process of GABA, but also be considered to be an optimal tool to guide the optimization of production conditions.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51874197)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (Nos.21ZR1429400,22ZR1429700)
文摘Rechargeable aluminum-sulfur(Al-S)batteries have been considered as a highly potential energy storage system owing to the high theoretical capacity,good safety,abundant natural reserves,and low cost of Al and S.However,the research progress of Al-S batteries is limited by the slow kinetics and shuttle effect of soluble polysulfides intermediates.Herein,an interconnected free-standing interlayer of iron sin-gle atoms supported on porous nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers(FeSAs-NCF)on the separator is developed and used as both catalyst and chemical barrier for Al-S batteries.The atomically dispersed iron active sites(Fe-N_(4))are clearly identified by aberration-corrected high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy and X-ray absorption near-edge structure.The Al-S battery with the FeSAs-NCF shows an improved specific capacity of 780 mAh g^(−1)and enhanced cycle stability.As evidenced by experimental and theoretical results,the atomically dispersed iron active centers on the separator can chemically adsorb the polysulfides and accelerate reaction kinetics to inhibit the shuttle effect and promote the reversible conversion between aluminum polysulfides,thus improving the electrochemical performance of the Al-S battery.This work provides a new way that can not only promote the conversion of aluminum sulfides but also suppress the shuttle effect in Al-S batteries.
基金supported by the Tang Scholar Project of Soochow Universitythe National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61873162)+1 种基金the Open Research Project of the State Key Laboratory of Industrial Control Technology,Zhejiang University(Grant No.ICT2021B24)China Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Novel Optical Fiber Technology and Communication Network and Suzhou Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Network Technology。
文摘We propose a novel scheme for remote state preparation of an arbitrary three-qubit state with unit success probability,utilizing a nine-qubit cluster-GHZ state without introducing auxiliary qubits.Furthermore,we proceed to investigate the effects of different quantum noises(e.g.,amplitude-damping,phase-damping,bit-flip and phase-flip noises)on the systems.The fidelity results of three-qubit target state are presented,which are usually used to illustrate how close the output state is to the target state.To compare the different effects between the four common types of quantum noises,the fidelities under one specific identical target state are also calculated and discussed.It is found that the fidelity of the phase-flip noisy channel drops the fastest through the four types of noisy channels,while the fidelity is found to always maintain at 1 in bit-flip noisy channel.
文摘In this paper, we present an algorithm to solve the inequality constrained multi-objective programming (MP) by using a penalty function with objective parameters and constraint penalty parameter. First, the penalty function with objective parameters and constraint penalty parameter for MP and the corresponding unconstraint penalty optimization problem (UPOP) is defined. Under some conditions, a Pareto efficient solution (or a weakly-efficient solution) to UPOP is proved to be a Pareto efficient solution (or a weakly-efficient solution) to MP. The penalty function is proved to be exact under a stable condition. Then, we design an algorithm to solve MP and prove its convergence. Finally, numerical examples show that the algorithm may help decision makers to find a satisfactory solution to MP.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81801660(to XZH)and 81771788(to YMY)。
文摘Inhibition of Notch1 signaling has been shown to promote astrocyte-derived neurogenesis after stroke.To investigate the regulatory role of Notch1 signaling in this process,in this study,we used a rat model of stroke based on middle cerebral artery occlusion and assessed the behavior of reactive astrocytes post-stroke.We used theγ-secretase inhibitor N-[N-(3,5-diuorophenacetyl)-1-alanyl]-S-phenylglycine t-butylester(DAPT)to block Notch1 signaling at 1,4,and 7 days after injury.Our results showed that only administration of DAPT at 4 days after stroke promoted astrocyte-derived neurogenesis,as manifested by recovery of white matter fiber bundle integrity on magnetic resonance imaging,which is consistent with recovery of neurologic function.These findings suggest that inhibition of Notch1 signaling at the subacute stage post-stroke mediates neural repair by promoting astrocyte-derived neurogenesis.
基金The study was reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital of Jiangsu Province(Approval No.2023ky150).
文摘BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM)can lead to excessive pregnancy weight gain(PWG),abnormal glucolipid metabolism,and delayed lactation.Therefore,it is necessary to provide appropriate and effective interventions for pregnant women with GDM.AIM To clarify the effects of individualized nutrition interventions on PWG,glucolipid metabolism,and lactation in pregnant women with GDM.METHODS The study population consisted of 410 pregnant women with GDM who received treatment at the Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital of Jiangsu Provinceand Yangzhou Maternal and Child Health Hospital between December 2020 and December 2022,including 200 who received routine in-terventions[control(Con)group]and 210 who received individualized nutrition interventions[research(Res)group].Data on PWG,glucolipid metabolism[total cholesterol,(TC);triglycerides(TGs);fasting blood glucose(FPG);glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c)],lactation time,perinatal complications(cesarean section,premature rupture of membranes,postpartum hemorrhage,and pregnancy-induced hypertension),and neonatal adverse events(premature infants,fetal macrosomia,hypo-glycemia,and respiratory distress syndrome)were collected for comparative analysis.RESULTS The data revealed markedly lower PWG in the Res group vs the Con group,as well as markedly reduced TG,TC,FPG and HbA1c levels after the intervention that were lower than those in the Con group.In addition,obviously earlier lactation and statistically lower incidences of perinatal complications and neonatal adverse events were observed in the Res group.CONCLUSION Individualized nutrition interventions can reduce PWG in pregnant women with GDM,improve their glucolipid metabolism,and promote early lactation,which deserves clinical promotion.
基金supported by the National Key Research & Development Program of China (2021YFC2101500, 2018YFA0902200)National Natural Science Foundation of China (22008115, 21978130)+4 种基金Jiangsu Province Natural Science Foundation for Youths (SBK2020044721)Jiangsu Provincial Agricultural Science and Technology Independent Innovation Fund Project (CX(21)3120)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds (2021K085A)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2020M671467)Postdoctoral Research Funding Program of Jiangsu Province (2021K085A)
文摘Palmitoleic acid(POA)can be naturally found only in few oil seeds and has significant applications in pharmaceutical industry.Recently,the isolated oleaginous yeast Scheffersomyces segobiensis DSM 27193 was identified with high content of POA in its intracellular lipid(13.80%).In this study,process optimization focused on dissolved oxygen regulation to improve POA production was conducted.Dynamic agitation was found to do significant enhancement on POA-rich lipid production than aeration regulation.Under the best condition of 1000 r·min^(-1)of agitation and 1 vvm(airvolume/culture volume/min)of aeration,no ethanol was detected during the whole fermentation process,while a dry biomass concentration of 44.80 g·L^(-1)with 13.43 g·L^(-1)of lipid and 2.93 g·L^(-1)of POA was achieved.Transcription analysis revealed that the ethanol synthetic pathway was downregulated under the condition of high agitation,while the expression of the key enzymes responsible for lipid and POA accumulation were enhanced.