We thank Tan Mingxuan et al. （2017） for their comments stimulated by our short paper in the recent Acta Geologica Sinica （English edition）. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand on the model of the supercr...We thank Tan Mingxuan et al. （2017） for their comments stimulated by our short paper in the recent Acta Geologica Sinica （English edition）. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand on the model of the supercritical hyperpycnal flow deposits in the Beilaishi section on the Lingshan Island, and to explain why the model proposed by Tan Mingxuan et al. （2017） cannot explain the bulk of the deposits in the Beilaishi section. We do not dispute that the recognition of supercritical flow deposits remains ambiguous （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. To some extent, the morphology of deep-water supercritical flow deposits is similar to hummocky and swaley cross- stratification （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. Besides, distinguishing the deposits laid down by gravity flows in deep-water systems from those produced by storm-related combined flows in continental shelf systems is not an easy task （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. However, a correct interpretation is crucial for understanding the paleogeographic and depositional model.展开更多
This paper mainly replies to the discussion by Li et al （2009） on the calculation of the detachment depths in the Kuqa Depression. We think that viscous material flowing into or out of the cross section can affect t...This paper mainly replies to the discussion by Li et al （2009） on the calculation of the detachment depths in the Kuqa Depression. We think that viscous material flowing into or out of the cross section can affect the validity of the calculation method, yet the number of detachment levels does not bring any drawbacks to the calculation. In the Kuqa Depression, the salt flow influenced the structural deformation to some extent, and affected slightly the accuracy of the calculated depths of the true detachment levels. However, it does not mean that the calculation method loses effectiveness in the study area. Therefore, the calculation results are still relatively believable.展开更多
The authors thank the discusser for his interest and careful review of the paper and his valuable comments. They also welcome this discussion,because it gives the authors the opportunity to clarify several points whic...The authors thank the discusser for his interest and careful review of the paper and his valuable comments. They also welcome this discussion,because it gives the authors the opportunity to clarify several points which were not explained in sufficient detail in the paper,due展开更多
The authors thank the discusser for the additional information,which is provided related to the historical interventions of the church through the centuries. This information was known to the authors,however they deci...The authors thank the discusser for the additional information,which is provided related to the historical interventions of the church through the centuries. This information was known to the authors,however they decided not to include it in the paper because of lack of space.Additional details regarding the retrofit展开更多
We are very grateful for the letter written by Dr Lange,and indeed apologize for the mistakes noted in the word-ing of our text regarding statistical analysis.This wasdue to changes carried out while revising the manu...We are very grateful for the letter written by Dr Lange,and indeed apologize for the mistakes noted in the word-ing of our text regarding statistical analysis.This wasdue to changes carried out while revising the manuscriptat the request of reviewers,whom we thank for,point-ing out several issues that were actually similar to thosenoted by Dr.Lange.Unfortunately,we were unable todescribe and discuss our findings properly in the context展开更多
General:Jaiswal and Shrivastva(2012)proposed the mathematical formulations,i.e.the J–S criterion for converting generalized H-B failure criterion into 3D smooth convex failure criterion at deviatoric plane.The J–S s...General:Jaiswal and Shrivastva(2012)proposed the mathematical formulations,i.e.the J–S criterion for converting generalized H-B failure criterion into 3D smooth convex failure criterion at deviatoric plane.The J–S strength criterion is in two versions:uniform and variable extension ratio.It has been observed from the analysis that at uniform extension ratio,the required strength parameters are only UCS and m(other parameters such as Ls,a,b and c are related with m).In the case of variable extension ratio,extra parameter f is required along with UCS and m.Thus,it has minimal strength parameters compared to You strength criterion.Furthermore,You strength criterion does not obey the smooth convex condition at deviatoric plane.展开更多
The Editor welcomes submissions for possible publication in the Letters to the Editor section that consist of commentary on an article published in the Journal or other relevant issues.
We thank the authors for their commentary on our paper. Pancreaticoduodenectomy can be performed safely in selected elderly patients. Advanced age alone should not be a contraindication to do pancreaticoduodenectomy. ...We thank the authors for their commentary on our paper. Pancreaticoduodenectomy can be performed safely in selected elderly patients. Advanced age alone should not be a contraindication to do pancreaticoduodenectomy. Careful patient selection is the cornerstone to improve the outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy in elderly.展开更多
We thank Dr.Uradomo et al for their interest in our recent publication on biliary interventions during pregnancy and value their views on one of the latest innovation for biliary interventions without radiation exposu...We thank Dr.Uradomo et al for their interest in our recent publication on biliary interventions during pregnancy and value their views on one of the latest innovation for biliary interventions without radiation exposure. [1] We fully agree with their comments that such technologies should be evaluated and adopted into clinical practice.However,in any interventions including those carried out during pregnancy,several principles should be adhered to.展开更多
【正】Dear Editor,We thank Dr.Karabas and his colleagues for their interest in our article regarding Bilateral same-session intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors[1],and we are grateful fo...【正】Dear Editor,We thank Dr.Karabas and his colleagues for their interest in our article regarding Bilateral same-session intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors[1],and we are grateful for their thoughtful remarks.In展开更多
The Author Reply：We thank Dr. Sucameli et al. for the interest toward our article[1] and for the opportunity for further discussing on this issue,providing a case report of single metastastic fore sites in the livera...The Author Reply：We thank Dr. Sucameli et al. for the interest toward our article[1] and for the opportunity for further discussing on this issue,providing a case report of single metastastic fore sites in the liverand lung both treated in a minimal access fashion. However, giventhe interest of the authors insight, it appears misleading when related to that discussed in our report which was clearly referred toother patients＇ profiles. Indeed, they described a case with a singleperipheral nodule in the right lung and a single liver metastasesin segment 5. This uncommon situation （less than 2% of patientsaccording to the LiverMetSurvey registry [2]）, is obviouslya more than reasonable indication for a mini-invasive approach.However, our patients received surgery for complex oncological involvementof the liver： as described, this means large and/or multiplelesions, in contact or invading the hepatic veins at caval confluence.For such conditions we have introduced original surgicalapproaches [3,4]： in such conditions we would select a J-shapedthoracophrenolaparotomy for the liver per se [5]. This incision forsuch complex conditions other than allowing the liver clearance in a single operation rather than in staged approach [6], allows justin case the removal of lung nodules. Therefore, we thank again theauthors for their interest to our report, and furthermore we congratulatefor the original management of the shared clinical case.However, the condition recalled by the authors is related to a scenariooncologically and surgically at the opposite side of that discussedin our paper and for that somehow suggesting a comparisonis misleading.展开更多
There were several first-order kinetic equations used and cited by previous publications （Do,an et al., 2007; Eftekhari et al., 2010; Lagergren, 1898; Kannan and Sundaram, 2001;Ozcan et al., 2006）：
Dear Editor, We thank the author for making meaningful comments on our recent article [1]. The SNP 772G 〉 A （rs602662） in exon 2 of the gene encoding fucosyl transferase （FUT2） has been found to be related with t...Dear Editor, We thank the author for making meaningful comments on our recent article [1]. The SNP 772G 〉 A （rs602662） in exon 2 of the gene encoding fucosyl transferase （FUT2） has been found to be related with the alterations in plasma vitamin B12 levels. GG carriers possessed lower levels of vitamin B12. However, we didn＇t know the mechanism behind this association.展开更多
To the Editor:We read with great interest the letterfrom Drs.Finsterer and Stllberger,on our casereport.We are grateful to their comments.It is not uncommon that the adult patients with theecho-characteristics of left...To the Editor:We read with great interest the letterfrom Drs.Finsterer and Stllberger,on our casereport.We are grateful to their comments.It is not uncommon that the adult patients with theecho-characteristics of left ventricular noncompactionmet in our practice the criteria proposed by Oechslin andhis colleagues.The left ventricular dilation and heart展开更多
To the Editor： We are pleased to respond to the letter of Zarogiannis and his colleagues for their interest in our study, emphasizing the role of human visceral pleura in pleura fluid turnover. We definitely agree to...To the Editor： We are pleased to respond to the letter of Zarogiannis and his colleagues for their interest in our study, emphasizing the role of human visceral pleura in pleura fluid turnover. We definitely agree to Zarogiannis and colleagues＇ comments that the absence of many cuboidal cells in the visceral pleura does not favor the existence of visceral lymphatic stomata. However, any medical basic theory must be tested clinically, or used to interpret clinical phenomena well. The current model of pleural fluid turnover is hard to explain more frequently those with pleural effusion found in patients with merely left heart failure than those with merely right heart failure.展开更多
We are grateful for the experts＇ comments on our manuscript. We fully understand the experts＇ concerns on the feasibility of the proposed idea of building windbreak walls equipped with solar panels to mitigate the y...We are grateful for the experts＇ comments on our manuscript. We fully understand the experts＇ concerns on the feasibility of the proposed idea of building windbreak walls equipped with solar panels to mitigate the yellow dust storm. As stated in the manuscript, we have not considered many important factors, such as the limits posed by solar panels, operability of solar panels under harsh conditions, the local weather and geomorphological conditions, electricity storage and transportation, financial aspects, etc. However, the manuscript is intended to present a Big Idea to stimulate more interesting ideas to solve Big Problems.展开更多
We appreciate the comment from Horne,Miller and Wang on the paper‘A numerical investigation of the acoustic mode waves in a deviated borehole penetrating a transversely isotropic formation’by Liu et al.（2015）[1],f...We appreciate the comment from Horne,Miller and Wang on the paper‘A numerical investigation of the acoustic mode waves in a deviated borehole penetrating a transversely isotropic formation’by Liu et al.（2015）[1],for the opportunity to consider and clarify the group and phase velocity issue in sonic logging with a deviated borehole penetrating a VTI formation.We re-read the paper by Liu et al.[1]and did some numerical tests and analyses.展开更多
文摘We thank Tan Mingxuan et al. （2017） for their comments stimulated by our short paper in the recent Acta Geologica Sinica （English edition）. We are grateful for the opportunity to expand on the model of the supercritical hyperpycnal flow deposits in the Beilaishi section on the Lingshan Island, and to explain why the model proposed by Tan Mingxuan et al. （2017） cannot explain the bulk of the deposits in the Beilaishi section. We do not dispute that the recognition of supercritical flow deposits remains ambiguous （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. To some extent, the morphology of deep-water supercritical flow deposits is similar to hummocky and swaley cross- stratification （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. Besides, distinguishing the deposits laid down by gravity flows in deep-water systems from those produced by storm-related combined flows in continental shelf systems is not an easy task （Ono and Plink-Bjorklund, 2017）. However, a correct interpretation is crucial for understanding the paleogeographic and depositional model.
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文摘This paper mainly replies to the discussion by Li et al （2009） on the calculation of the detachment depths in the Kuqa Depression. We think that viscous material flowing into or out of the cross section can affect the validity of the calculation method, yet the number of detachment levels does not bring any drawbacks to the calculation. In the Kuqa Depression, the salt flow influenced the structural deformation to some extent, and affected slightly the accuracy of the calculated depths of the true detachment levels. However, it does not mean that the calculation method loses effectiveness in the study area. Therefore, the calculation results are still relatively believable.
文摘The authors thank the discusser for his interest and careful review of the paper and his valuable comments. They also welcome this discussion,because it gives the authors the opportunity to clarify several points which were not explained in sufficient detail in the paper,due
文摘The authors thank the discusser for the additional information,which is provided related to the historical interventions of the church through the centuries. This information was known to the authors,however they decided not to include it in the paper because of lack of space.Additional details regarding the retrofit
文摘We are very grateful for the letter written by Dr Lange,and indeed apologize for the mistakes noted in the word-ing of our text regarding statistical analysis.This wasdue to changes carried out while revising the manuscriptat the request of reviewers,whom we thank for,point-ing out several issues that were actually similar to thosenoted by Dr.Lange.Unfortunately,we were unable todescribe and discuss our findings properly in the context
文摘General:Jaiswal and Shrivastva(2012)proposed the mathematical formulations,i.e.the J–S criterion for converting generalized H-B failure criterion into 3D smooth convex failure criterion at deviatoric plane.The J–S strength criterion is in two versions:uniform and variable extension ratio.It has been observed from the analysis that at uniform extension ratio,the required strength parameters are only UCS and m(other parameters such as Ls,a,b and c are related with m).In the case of variable extension ratio,extra parameter f is required along with UCS and m.Thus,it has minimal strength parameters compared to You strength criterion.Furthermore,You strength criterion does not obey the smooth convex condition at deviatoric plane.
文摘The Editor welcomes submissions for possible publication in the Letters to the Editor section that consist of commentary on an article published in the Journal or other relevant issues.
文摘We thank the authors for their commentary on our paper. Pancreaticoduodenectomy can be performed safely in selected elderly patients. Advanced age alone should not be a contraindication to do pancreaticoduodenectomy. Careful patient selection is the cornerstone to improve the outcome of pancreaticoduodenectomy in elderly.
文摘We thank Dr.Uradomo et al for their interest in our recent publication on biliary interventions during pregnancy and value their views on one of the latest innovation for biliary interventions without radiation exposure. [1] We fully agree with their comments that such technologies should be evaluated and adopted into clinical practice.However,in any interventions including those carried out during pregnancy,several principles should be adhered to.
文摘【正】Dear Editor,We thank Dr.Karabas and his colleagues for their interest in our article regarding Bilateral same-session intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors[1],and we are grateful for their thoughtful remarks.In
文摘The Author Reply：We thank Dr. Sucameli et al. for the interest toward our article[1] and for the opportunity for further discussing on this issue,providing a case report of single metastastic fore sites in the liverand lung both treated in a minimal access fashion. However, giventhe interest of the authors insight, it appears misleading when related to that discussed in our report which was clearly referred toother patients＇ profiles. Indeed, they described a case with a singleperipheral nodule in the right lung and a single liver metastasesin segment 5. This uncommon situation （less than 2% of patientsaccording to the LiverMetSurvey registry [2]）, is obviouslya more than reasonable indication for a mini-invasive approach.However, our patients received surgery for complex oncological involvementof the liver： as described, this means large and/or multiplelesions, in contact or invading the hepatic veins at caval confluence.For such conditions we have introduced original surgicalapproaches [3,4]： in such conditions we would select a J-shapedthoracophrenolaparotomy for the liver per se [5]. This incision forsuch complex conditions other than allowing the liver clearance in a single operation rather than in staged approach [6], allows justin case the removal of lung nodules. Therefore, we thank again theauthors for their interest to our report, and furthermore we congratulatefor the original management of the shared clinical case.However, the condition recalled by the authors is related to a scenariooncologically and surgically at the opposite side of that discussedin our paper and for that somehow suggesting a comparisonis misleading.
文摘There were several first-order kinetic equations used and cited by previous publications （Do,an et al., 2007; Eftekhari et al., 2010; Lagergren, 1898; Kannan and Sundaram, 2001;Ozcan et al., 2006）：
基金supported by grants from the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2016YFC0905000)National High-tech R&D Program of China(863 Program+2 种基金Grant No.2012AA02A518)National Natural Scientific Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81522048,81573511,81273595)the Innovation-driven Project of Central South University,China(Grant No.2016CX024)
文摘Dear Editor, We thank the author for making meaningful comments on our recent article [1]. The SNP 772G 〉 A （rs602662） in exon 2 of the gene encoding fucosyl transferase （FUT2） has been found to be related with the alterations in plasma vitamin B12 levels. GG carriers possessed lower levels of vitamin B12. However, we didn＇t know the mechanism behind this association.
文摘To the Editor:We read with great interest the letterfrom Drs.Finsterer and Stllberger,on our casereport.We are grateful to their comments.It is not uncommon that the adult patients with theecho-characteristics of left ventricular noncompactionmet in our practice the criteria proposed by Oechslin andhis colleagues.The left ventricular dilation and heart
文摘To the Editor： We are pleased to respond to the letter of Zarogiannis and his colleagues for their interest in our study, emphasizing the role of human visceral pleura in pleura fluid turnover. We definitely agree to Zarogiannis and colleagues＇ comments that the absence of many cuboidal cells in the visceral pleura does not favor the existence of visceral lymphatic stomata. However, any medical basic theory must be tested clinically, or used to interpret clinical phenomena well. The current model of pleural fluid turnover is hard to explain more frequently those with pleural effusion found in patients with merely left heart failure than those with merely right heart failure.
文摘We are grateful for the experts＇ comments on our manuscript. We fully understand the experts＇ concerns on the feasibility of the proposed idea of building windbreak walls equipped with solar panels to mitigate the yellow dust storm. As stated in the manuscript, we have not considered many important factors, such as the limits posed by solar panels, operability of solar panels under harsh conditions, the local weather and geomorphological conditions, electricity storage and transportation, financial aspects, etc. However, the manuscript is intended to present a Big Idea to stimulate more interesting ideas to solve Big Problems.
文摘We appreciate the comment from Horne,Miller and Wang on the paper‘A numerical investigation of the acoustic mode waves in a deviated borehole penetrating a transversely isotropic formation’by Liu et al.（2015）[1],for the opportunity to consider and clarify the group and phase velocity issue in sonic logging with a deviated borehole penetrating a VTI formation.We re-read the paper by Liu et al.[1]and did some numerical tests and analyses.
