Background:Acute gouty arthritis(AGA)is an inflammatory joint disease with a high prevalence.Typical medical interventions,including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,colchicine and glucocorticoids,can have serious...Background:Acute gouty arthritis(AGA)is an inflammatory joint disease with a high prevalence.Typical medical interventions,including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,colchicine and glucocorticoids,can have serious adverse reactions.Huzhang Granule(HZG),a compound Chinese herbal medicine,has been used to treat AGA for more than 30 years with satisfactory effects and no significant adverse reactions.However,the efficacy and safety of HZG in AGA patients remains unknown.Objective:The present investigation was designed to examine the efficacy and safety profile of HZG in managing AGA patients.Design,setting,participants and interventions:The current study was conducted as a noninferiority,randomized controlled clinical trial on 180 eligible enrolled participants.Participants were randomly assigned into the HZG and etoricoxib groups.Treatments were administered for 5 d,during which the HZG group received HZG and placebo etoricoxib,while the etoricoxib group received etoricoxib and placebo HZG in the same ratio(1:1).Main outcome measures:The primary outcome was pain experienced by the patient in the gout-afflicted joint from days 2 to 5 of the treatment window.The pain level was measured via a visual analogue scale,ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm.The secondary outcomes comprised joint tenderness and swelling,reduction of inflammatory biomarkers,and the patient’s and investigator’s global evaluations of therapeutic response.Results:The mean reduction in pain was-51.22 mm(95%confidence interval[CI],[-53.42,-49.03]mm)for the HZG and-52.00 mm(95%CI,[-54.06,-49.94]mm)for the etoricoxib groups.The mean difference between the two groups was 0.78 mm(95%CI,[-2.25,3.81]mm).All additional efficacy endpoints,covering decreased inflammation and pain relief,yielded compelling proof of noninferiority.Patients in the HZG group exhibited a comparatively lower rate of adverse events compared to those in the etoricoxib group(4.44%vs 13.33%;P≤0.05).Conclusion:HZG and etoricoxib groups demonstrated similar levels of analgesic effectiveness.The safety and efficacy of HZG indicates that it can be used as a potential therapeutic option for treating AGA.展开更多
The field-reversed configuration(FRC)plasma thruster driven by rotating magnetic field(RMF),abbreviated as the RMF-FRC thruster,is a new type of electric propulsion technology that is expected to accelerate the deep s...The field-reversed configuration(FRC)plasma thruster driven by rotating magnetic field(RMF),abbreviated as the RMF-FRC thruster,is a new type of electric propulsion technology that is expected to accelerate the deep space exploration.An experimental prototype,including diagnostic devices,was designed and constructed based on the principles of the RMF-FRC thruster,with an RMF frequency of 210 kHz and a maximum peak current of 2 kA.Under the rated operating conditions,the initial plasma density was measured to be 5×10^(17)m^(-3),and increased to 2.2×10^(19)m^(-3)after the action of RMF.The coupling efficiency of RMF was about 53%,and the plasma current reached 1.9 kA.The axial magnetic field changed in reverse by 155 Gauss,successfully reversing the bias magnetic field of 60 Gauss,which verifies the formation of FRC plasma.After optimization research,it was found that when the bias magnetic field is 100 Gauss,the axial magnetic field reverse variation caused by FRC is the highest at 164 Gauss.The experimental results are discussed and strategies are proposed to improve the performance of the prototype.展开更多
A sky model from CLEAN deconvolution is a particularly effective high dynamic range reconstruction in radio astronomy,which can effectively model the sky and remove the sidelobes of the point spread function(PSF)cause...A sky model from CLEAN deconvolution is a particularly effective high dynamic range reconstruction in radio astronomy,which can effectively model the sky and remove the sidelobes of the point spread function(PSF)caused by incomplete sampling in the spatial frequency domain.Compared to scale-free and multi-scale sky models,adaptive-scale sky modeling,which can model both compact and diffuse features,has been proven to have better sky modeling capabilities in narrowband simulated data,especially for large-scale features in high-sensitivity observations which are exactly one of the challenges of data processing for the Square Kilometre Array(SKA).However,adaptive scale CLEAN algorithms have not been verified by real observation data and allow negative components in the model.In this paper,we propose an adaptive scale model algorithm with non-negative constraint and wideband imaging capacities,and it is applied to simulated SKA data and real observation data from the Karl G.Jansky Very Large Array(JVLA),an SKA precursor.Experiments show that the new algorithm can reconstruct more physical models with rich details.This work is a step forward for future SKA image reconstruction and developing SKA imaging pipelines.展开更多
A series of polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) were synthesized by using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as cross-linker from aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic diisocyanates, and polyol. The PUEs were characterized by Fourier Transf...A series of polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) were synthesized by using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as cross-linker from aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic diisocyanates, and polyol. The PUEs were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), swelling test, hardness test and tensile test. The influence of diisocyanate on microphase separation and properties of PUEs was evaluated.展开更多
Dear Editor,We describe a case diagnosed with exudative perifoveal vascular anomalous complex(ePVAC)successfully treated with focal laser photocoagulation(577 nm),achieving a favorable prognosis with best-corrected vi...Dear Editor,We describe a case diagnosed with exudative perifoveal vascular anomalous complex(ePVAC)successfully treated with focal laser photocoagulation(577 nm),achieving a favorable prognosis with best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of 20/20.Additionally,we discussed the identification of a possible early-onset non-ePVAC.The ePVAC is characterized as an isolated,aneurysmal abnormity near the macula and usually accompanied by cystic macular edema(ME)[1-2].展开更多
The application of generative artificial intelligence(AI)is bringing about notable changes in anime creation.This paper surveys recent advancements and applications of diffusion and language models in anime generation...The application of generative artificial intelligence(AI)is bringing about notable changes in anime creation.This paper surveys recent advancements and applications of diffusion and language models in anime generation,focusing on their demonstrated potential to enhance production efficiency through automation and personalization.Despite these benefits,it is crucial to acknowledge the substantial initial computational investments required for training and deploying these models.We conduct an in-depth survey of cutting-edge generative AI technologies,encompassing models such as Stable Diffusion and GPT,and appraise pivotal large-scale datasets alongside quantifiable evaluation metrics.Review of the surveyed literature indicates the achievement of considerable maturity in the capacity of AI models to synthesize high-quality,aesthetically compelling anime visual images from textual prompts,alongside discernible progress in the generation of coherent narratives.However,achieving perfect long-form consistency,mitigating artifacts like flickering in video sequences,and enabling fine-grained artistic control remain critical ongoing challenges.Building upon these advancements,research efforts have increasingly pivoted towards the synthesis of higher-dimensional content,such as video and three-dimensional assets,with recent studies demonstrating significant progress in this burgeoning field.Nevertheless,formidable challenges endure amidst these advancements.Foremost among these are the substantial computational exigencies requisite for training and deploying these sophisticated models,particularly pronounced in the realm of high-dimensional generation such as video synthesis.Additional persistent hurdles include maintaining spatial-temporal consistency across complex scenes and mitigating ethical considerations surrounding bias and the preservation of human creative autonomy.This research underscores the transformative potential and inherent complexities of AI-driven synergy within the creative industries.We posit that future research should be dedicated to the synergistic fusion of diffusion and autoregressive models,the integration of multimodal inputs,and the balanced consideration of ethical implications,particularly regarding bias and the preservation of human creative autonomy,thereby establishing a robust foundation for the advancement of anime creation and the broader landscape of AI-driven content generation.展开更多
Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we ge...Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we generated 152 complete mitogenomes from 17 Yunnan archaeological sites.Our results reveal distinct genetic histories segregated by geographical regions.Maternal lineages of ancient populations from northwestern and northern Yunnan exhibit closer affinities with past and present-day populations from northern East Asia and Xizang,providing important genetic evidence for the migration and interaction of populations along the Tibetan-Yi corridor since the Neolithic.Between 5500 and 1800 years ago,central Yunnan populations maintained their internal genetic relationships,including a 7000-year-old basal lineage of the rare and widely dispersed haplogroup M61.At the Xingyi site,changes in mitochondrial DNA haplogroups occurred between the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age,with haplogroups shifting from those predominant in the Yellow River region to those predominant in coastal southern China.These results highlight the high diversity of Yunnan populations during the Neolithic to Bronze Age.展开更多
BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer patients had the highest intensive care unit(ICU)admitted rate in cancer patients.But their prognosis and evaluation methods were rarely studied.AIM To depict the short-term mortality outc...BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer patients had the highest intensive care unit(ICU)admitted rate in cancer patients.But their prognosis and evaluation methods were rarely studied.AIM To depict the short-term mortality outcome and identify the potential prognostic factors of esophageal cancer patients admitted into ICU.METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed from May 10,2021 to July 10,2021 at ICU departments of 37 cancer specialized hospitals in China.Patients aged≥14 years with ICU duration≥24 hours were included.Clinical records of patients with primary esophageal cancer diagnosis were reviewed.Patients were separated into groups according to the 90 days survival.Characteristics between groups were compared.Single and multi-variate regression tests were applied to analyze the correlated factors of ICU outcomes.Predictive values of disease severity scores were assessed using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.RESULTS Total 180 esophageal cancer patients were included.The 90 days mortality was 22.2%.Patients with mortality outcome showed differences from those survived mostly in disease severity and unplanned transfer from clinical ward.The current evaluation tools,including Sequential Organ Failure Assessment and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores had low accuracy in prediction of short-term death.ICU admitted esophageal cancer patients have poor prognosis,especially those with acute illness.CONCLUSION The prognostic tools for these patients need to be further optimized.展开更多
BACKGROUND Abdominal cocoons(ACs)lack characteristic clinical manifestations and are main-ly intestinal obstructions that are difficult to distinguish from intestinal obstruc-tion caused by other causes,resulting in d...BACKGROUND Abdominal cocoons(ACs)lack characteristic clinical manifestations and are main-ly intestinal obstructions that are difficult to distinguish from intestinal obstruc-tion caused by other causes,resulting in difficult preoperative diagnosis and misdiagnosis and mistreatment.There are no reports of enterostomy occlusion caused by ACs in the literature at home and abroad.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report a 16-year-old female patient with intestinal obstruction due to AC.She was treated with abdominal surgery three times.First,she underwent a laparotomy for peritonitis after trauma from a traffic accident.During the pro-cedure,pelvic empyema,severe intestinal adhesions,and damage to the serous layer of the rectum were found,but no significant intestinal rupture and perfo-ration were found.As a precaution,she underwent a prophylactic ileostomy after a flush in her abdomen.The second and third surgeries were for treatment of recurrent stoma obstruction.The patient’s condition was complicated for a long period,but after comprehensive treatment by our department,the patient was successfully discharged from the hospital and is currently recovering well.CONCLUSION Currently,abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography is the best imaging modality for pre-operative evaluation of AC,but most patients are diagnosed only after intrao-perative exploration.For the treatment of typical or severe ACs,the primary me-thod of removal and healing of ACs is complete removal of the abdominal fibrous membrane.Finding a breakthrough in the anatomy is the key to the success of the surgery.展开更多
Background:Dysregulation of enhancer transcription occurs in multiple cancers.Enhancer RNAs(eRNAs)are transcribed products from enhancers that play critical roles in transcriptional control.Characterizing the genetic ...Background:Dysregulation of enhancer transcription occurs in multiple cancers.Enhancer RNAs(eRNAs)are transcribed products from enhancers that play critical roles in transcriptional control.Characterizing the genetic basis of eRNA expression may elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying cancers.Methods:Initially,a comprehensive analysis of eRNA quantitative trait loci(eRNAQTLs)was performed in The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA),and functional features were characterized using multi-omics data.To establish the first eRNAQTL profiles for colorectal cancer(CRC)in China,epigenomic data were used to define active enhancers,which were subsequently integrated with transcription and genotyping data from 154 paired CRC samples.Finally,largescale case-control studies(34,585 cases and 69,544 controls)were conducted along with multipronged experiments to investigate the potential mechanisms by which candidate eRNAQTLs affect CRC risk.Results:A total of 300,112 eRNAQTLs were identified across 30 different cancer types,which exert their influence on eRNA transcription by modulating chromatin status,binding affinity to transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins.These eRNAQTLs were found to be significantly enriched in cancer risk loci,explaining a substantial proportion of cancer heritability.Additionally,tumor-specific eRNAQTLs exhibited high responsiveness to the development of cancer.Moreover,the target genes of these eRNAs were associated with dysregulated signaling pathways and immune cell infiltration in cancer,highlighting their potential as therapeutic targets.Furthermore,multiple ethnic population studies have confirmed that an eRNAQTL rs3094296-T variant decreases the risk of CRC in populations from China(OR=0.91,95%CI 0.88–0.95,P=2.92×10^(-7))and Europe(OR=0.92,95%CI 0.88–0.95,P=4.61×10^(-6)).Mechanistically,rs3094296 had an allele-specific effect on the transcription of the eRNA ENSR00000155786,which functioned as a transcriptional activator promoting the expression of its target gene SENP7.These two genes synergistically suppressed tumor cell proliferation.Our curated list of variants,genes,and drugs has been made available in CancereRNAQTL(http://canernaqtl.whu.edu.cn/#/)to serve as an informative resource for advancing this field.Conclusion:Our findings underscore the significance of eRNAQTLs in transcriptional regulation and disease heritability,pinpointing the potential of eRNA-based therapeutic strategies in cancers.展开更多
The rapid proliferation of renewable energy integration and escalating grid operational complexity have intensified demands for resilient self-healing mechanisms in modern power systems.Conventional approaches relying...The rapid proliferation of renewable energy integration and escalating grid operational complexity have intensified demands for resilient self-healing mechanisms in modern power systems.Conventional approaches relying on static models and heuristic rules exhibit limitations in addressing dynamic fault propagation and multimodal data fusion.This study proposes a Transformer-enhanced intelligent microgrid self-healing framework that synergizes large languagemodels(LLMs)with adaptive optimization,achieving three key innovations:(1)Ahierarchical attention mechanism incorporating grid impedance characteristics for spatiotemporal feature extraction,(2)Dynamic covariance estimation Kalman filtering with wavelet packet energy entropy thresholds(Daubechies-4 basis,6-level decomposition),and(3)A grouping-stratified ant colony optimization algorithm featuring penalty-based pheromone updating.Validated on IEEE 33/100-node systems,our framework demonstrates 96.7%fault localization accuracy(23%improvement over STGCN)and 0.82-s protection delay,outperforming MILP-basedmethods by 37%in reconfiguration speed.The system maintains 98.4%self-healing success rate under cascading faults,resolving 89.3%of phase-toground faults within 500 ms through adaptive impedance matching.Field tests on 220 kV substations with 45%renewable penetration show 99.1%voltage stability(±5%deviation threshold)and 40%communication efficiency gains via compressed GOOSE message parsing.Comparative analysis reveals 12.6×faster convergence than conventional ACO in 1000-node networks,with 95.2%robustness against±25%load fluctuations.These advancements provide a scalable solution for real-time fault recovery in renewable-dense grids,reducing outage duration by 63%inmulti-agent simulations compared to centralized architectures.展开更多
Marine gas hydrates are highly sensitive to temperature and pressure fluctuations,and deviations from in-situ conditions may cause irreversible changes in phase state,microstructure,and mechanical properties.However,c...Marine gas hydrates are highly sensitive to temperature and pressure fluctuations,and deviations from in-situ conditions may cause irreversible changes in phase state,microstructure,and mechanical properties.However,conventional samplers often fail to maintain sealing and thermal stability,resulting in low sampling success rates.To address these challenges,an in-situ temperature-and pressure-preserved sampler for marine applications has been developed.The experimental results indicate that the selfdeveloped magnetically controlled pressure-preserved controller reliably achieves autonomous triggering and self-sealing,provides an initial sealing force of 83 N,and is capable of maintaining pressures up to 40 MPa.Additionally,a custom-designed intelligent temperature control chip and high-precision sensors were integrated into the sampler.Through the design of an optimized heat transfer structure,a temperature-preserved system was developed,achieving no more than a 0.3℃ rise in temperature within 2 h.The performance evaluation and sampling operations of the sampler were conducted at the Haima Cold Seep in the South China Sea,resulting in the successful recovery of hydrate maintained under in-situ pressure of 13.8 MPa and a temperature of 6.5℃.This advancement enables the acquisition of high-fidelity hydrate samples,providing critical support for the safe exploitation and scientific analysis of marine gas hydrate resources.展开更多
Lumbar degeneration leads to changes in geometry and density distribution of vertebrae,which could further influence the mechanical property and behavior.This study aimed to quantitatively describe the variations in s...Lumbar degeneration leads to changes in geometry and density distribution of vertebrae,which could further influence the mechanical property and behavior.This study aimed to quantitatively describe the variations in shape and density distribution for degenerated vertebrae by statistical models,and utilized the specific statistical shape model(SSM)/statistical appearance model(SAM)modes to assess compressive strength and fracture behavior.Highly detailed SSM and SAM were developed based on the 75 L1 vertebrae of elderly men,and their variations in shape and density distribution were quantified with principal component(PC)modes.All vertebrae were classified into mild(n=22),moderate(n=29),and severe(n=24)groups according to the overall degree of degeneration.Quantitative computed tomography-based finite element analysis was used to calculate compressive strength for each L1 vertebra,and the associations between compressive strength and PC modes were evaluated by multivariable linear regression(MLR).Moreover,the distributions of equivalent plastic strain(PEEQ)for the vertebrae assigned with the first modes of SSM and SAM at mean±3SD were investigated.The Leave-One-Out analysis showed that our SSM and SAM had good performance,with mean absolute errors of 0.335±0.084 mm and 64.610±26.620 mg/cm3,respectively.A reasonable accuracy of bone strength prediction was achieved by using four PC modes(SSM 1,SAM 1,SAM 4,and SAM 5)to construct the MLR model.Furthermore,the PEEQ values were more sensitive to degeneration-related variations of density distribution than those of morphology.The density variations may change the deformity type(compression deformity or wedge deformity),which further affects the fracture pattern.Statistical models can identify the morphology and density variations in degenerative vertebrae,and the SSM/SAM modes could be used to assess compressive strength and fracture behavior.The above findings have implications for assisting clinicians in pathological diagnosis,fracture risk assessment,implant design,and preoperative planning.展开更多
The micro-dispersion structure of silica fillers exerts significant infiuences on the performance characteristics of rubber-based products. How to monitor this parameter is an important issue in the rubber industry, b...The micro-dispersion structure of silica fillers exerts significant infiuences on the performance characteristics of rubber-based products. How to monitor this parameter is an important issue in the rubber industry, but there is currently no suitable technical solution for numerical monitoring that can be applied in automatic production line. The labeling of silica in rubber is a challenge that bottlenecks the development of numerical quality monitoring technology. In this work, we employed the organometallic europium to modify silica endowing the fiuorescence properties for characterization. It provides more feasible solutions for visually studying the relationship between the submicroscopic structure and macroscopic properties of inorganic-filled polymers, and is the key foundation for achieving numerical monitoring of rubber filler qualities in industry.展开更多
基金supported by the Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(No.SHDC2020CR4053SHDC2022CRS053)+14 种基金Research Project of Shanghai Municipal Health Care Commission(No.20204Y0312)Shanghai Municipal Health Commission Health Industry Clinical Research Special Project(No.20234Y0075)Health Young Talents of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(No.2022YQ026)the Clinical Research Program of Shanghai Municipal Health Commission(No.202240371)Shanghai Clinical Key Specialty Construction Project(No.shslczdzk05001)Three-year Action Plan of Shanghai to Further Accelerate the Inheritance and Innovation of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.ZY[2021-2023]-0302)Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20224BAB216096)Shanghai Dermatology Research Center(No.2023ZZ02017)Shanghai Dermatology Hospital Demonstration Research Ward Project(No.SHDC2023CRW009)Xinglin Youth Scholar of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.RY411.33.10)Youth Talent Promotion Project of China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine(2021–2023)Category A(No.CACM-2021-QNRC2-A10)‘‘Chen Guang”project supported by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and Shanghai Education Development Foundation(No.22CGA50)High-level Chinese Medicine Key Discipline Construction Project(Integrative Chinese and Western Medicine Clinic)of National Administration of TCM(No.zyyzdxk-2023065)Shanghai Talent Development Fund(No.2021073)Shanghai Sailing Program(No.20YF1450500)。
文摘Background:Acute gouty arthritis(AGA)is an inflammatory joint disease with a high prevalence.Typical medical interventions,including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,colchicine and glucocorticoids,can have serious adverse reactions.Huzhang Granule(HZG),a compound Chinese herbal medicine,has been used to treat AGA for more than 30 years with satisfactory effects and no significant adverse reactions.However,the efficacy and safety of HZG in AGA patients remains unknown.Objective:The present investigation was designed to examine the efficacy and safety profile of HZG in managing AGA patients.Design,setting,participants and interventions:The current study was conducted as a noninferiority,randomized controlled clinical trial on 180 eligible enrolled participants.Participants were randomly assigned into the HZG and etoricoxib groups.Treatments were administered for 5 d,during which the HZG group received HZG and placebo etoricoxib,while the etoricoxib group received etoricoxib and placebo HZG in the same ratio(1:1).Main outcome measures:The primary outcome was pain experienced by the patient in the gout-afflicted joint from days 2 to 5 of the treatment window.The pain level was measured via a visual analogue scale,ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm.The secondary outcomes comprised joint tenderness and swelling,reduction of inflammatory biomarkers,and the patient’s and investigator’s global evaluations of therapeutic response.Results:The mean reduction in pain was-51.22 mm(95%confidence interval[CI],[-53.42,-49.03]mm)for the HZG and-52.00 mm(95%CI,[-54.06,-49.94]mm)for the etoricoxib groups.The mean difference between the two groups was 0.78 mm(95%CI,[-2.25,3.81]mm).All additional efficacy endpoints,covering decreased inflammation and pain relief,yielded compelling proof of noninferiority.Patients in the HZG group exhibited a comparatively lower rate of adverse events compared to those in the etoricoxib group(4.44%vs 13.33%;P≤0.05).Conclusion:HZG and etoricoxib groups demonstrated similar levels of analgesic effectiveness.The safety and efficacy of HZG indicates that it can be used as a potential therapeutic option for treating AGA.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Nos.62201217 and 51821005)。
文摘The field-reversed configuration(FRC)plasma thruster driven by rotating magnetic field(RMF),abbreviated as the RMF-FRC thruster,is a new type of electric propulsion technology that is expected to accelerate the deep space exploration.An experimental prototype,including diagnostic devices,was designed and constructed based on the principles of the RMF-FRC thruster,with an RMF frequency of 210 kHz and a maximum peak current of 2 kA.Under the rated operating conditions,the initial plasma density was measured to be 5×10^(17)m^(-3),and increased to 2.2×10^(19)m^(-3)after the action of RMF.The coupling efficiency of RMF was about 53%,and the plasma current reached 1.9 kA.The axial magnetic field changed in reverse by 155 Gauss,successfully reversing the bias magnetic field of 60 Gauss,which verifies the formation of FRC plasma.After optimization research,it was found that when the bias magnetic field is 100 Gauss,the axial magnetic field reverse variation caused by FRC is the highest at 164 Gauss.The experimental results are discussed and strategies are proposed to improve the performance of the prototype.
基金partially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0404602 and 2018YFA0404603)the National SKA Program of China(2020SKA0110300)+3 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,11963003,11763002,61572461,11790305,U1831204,U1931141,11961141001 and 11903009)the Guizhou Science&Technology Plan Project(Platform Talent No.[2017]5788,[2017]5781)the Youth Science&Technology Talents Development Project of Guizhou Education Department(No.KY[2018]119 and[2018]433)the Guizhou University Talent Research Fund(No.(2018)60)。
文摘A sky model from CLEAN deconvolution is a particularly effective high dynamic range reconstruction in radio astronomy,which can effectively model the sky and remove the sidelobes of the point spread function(PSF)caused by incomplete sampling in the spatial frequency domain.Compared to scale-free and multi-scale sky models,adaptive-scale sky modeling,which can model both compact and diffuse features,has been proven to have better sky modeling capabilities in narrowband simulated data,especially for large-scale features in high-sensitivity observations which are exactly one of the challenges of data processing for the Square Kilometre Array(SKA).However,adaptive scale CLEAN algorithms have not been verified by real observation data and allow negative components in the model.In this paper,we propose an adaptive scale model algorithm with non-negative constraint and wideband imaging capacities,and it is applied to simulated SKA data and real observation data from the Karl G.Jansky Very Large Array(JVLA),an SKA precursor.Experiments show that the new algorithm can reconstruct more physical models with rich details.This work is a step forward for future SKA image reconstruction and developing SKA imaging pipelines.
文摘A series of polyurethane elastomers (PUEs) were synthesized by using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) as cross-linker from aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic diisocyanates, and polyol. The PUEs were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), swelling test, hardness test and tensile test. The influence of diisocyanate on microphase separation and properties of PUEs was evaluated.
基金Supported by the 1.3.5 Project of West China Hospital of Sichuan University(No.2023HXFH043)Sichuan Natural Science Foundation(No.24NSFSC1718).
文摘Dear Editor,We describe a case diagnosed with exudative perifoveal vascular anomalous complex(ePVAC)successfully treated with focal laser photocoagulation(577 nm),achieving a favorable prognosis with best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)of 20/20.Additionally,we discussed the identification of a possible early-onset non-ePVAC.The ePVAC is characterized as an isolated,aneurysmal abnormity near the macula and usually accompanied by cystic macular edema(ME)[1-2].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62202210).
文摘The application of generative artificial intelligence(AI)is bringing about notable changes in anime creation.This paper surveys recent advancements and applications of diffusion and language models in anime generation,focusing on their demonstrated potential to enhance production efficiency through automation and personalization.Despite these benefits,it is crucial to acknowledge the substantial initial computational investments required for training and deploying these models.We conduct an in-depth survey of cutting-edge generative AI technologies,encompassing models such as Stable Diffusion and GPT,and appraise pivotal large-scale datasets alongside quantifiable evaluation metrics.Review of the surveyed literature indicates the achievement of considerable maturity in the capacity of AI models to synthesize high-quality,aesthetically compelling anime visual images from textual prompts,alongside discernible progress in the generation of coherent narratives.However,achieving perfect long-form consistency,mitigating artifacts like flickering in video sequences,and enabling fine-grained artistic control remain critical ongoing challenges.Building upon these advancements,research efforts have increasingly pivoted towards the synthesis of higher-dimensional content,such as video and three-dimensional assets,with recent studies demonstrating significant progress in this burgeoning field.Nevertheless,formidable challenges endure amidst these advancements.Foremost among these are the substantial computational exigencies requisite for training and deploying these sophisticated models,particularly pronounced in the realm of high-dimensional generation such as video synthesis.Additional persistent hurdles include maintaining spatial-temporal consistency across complex scenes and mitigating ethical considerations surrounding bias and the preservation of human creative autonomy.This research underscores the transformative potential and inherent complexities of AI-driven synergy within the creative industries.We posit that future research should be dedicated to the synergistic fusion of diffusion and autoregressive models,the integration of multimodal inputs,and the balanced consideration of ethical implications,particularly regarding bias and the preservation of human creative autonomy,thereby establishing a robust foundation for the advancement of anime creation and the broader landscape of AI-driven content generation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41925009)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFE0203800)+2 种基金the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China(YSBR-019)Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shaanxi Province(2024RS-CXTD-74)Xiaohong Wu was supported by the Key National Social Science Foundation of China(No.16ZDA144).
文摘Yunnan in southwest China is a geographically and ethnically complex region at the intersection of southern China and Southeast Asia,and a focal point for human migrations.To clarify its maternal genetic history,we generated 152 complete mitogenomes from 17 Yunnan archaeological sites.Our results reveal distinct genetic histories segregated by geographical regions.Maternal lineages of ancient populations from northwestern and northern Yunnan exhibit closer affinities with past and present-day populations from northern East Asia and Xizang,providing important genetic evidence for the migration and interaction of populations along the Tibetan-Yi corridor since the Neolithic.Between 5500 and 1800 years ago,central Yunnan populations maintained their internal genetic relationships,including a 7000-year-old basal lineage of the rare and widely dispersed haplogroup M61.At the Xingyi site,changes in mitochondrial DNA haplogroups occurred between the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age,with haplogroups shifting from those predominant in the Yellow River region to those predominant in coastal southern China.These results highlight the high diversity of Yunnan populations during the Neolithic to Bronze Age.
文摘BACKGROUND Esophageal cancer patients had the highest intensive care unit(ICU)admitted rate in cancer patients.But their prognosis and evaluation methods were rarely studied.AIM To depict the short-term mortality outcome and identify the potential prognostic factors of esophageal cancer patients admitted into ICU.METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed from May 10,2021 to July 10,2021 at ICU departments of 37 cancer specialized hospitals in China.Patients aged≥14 years with ICU duration≥24 hours were included.Clinical records of patients with primary esophageal cancer diagnosis were reviewed.Patients were separated into groups according to the 90 days survival.Characteristics between groups were compared.Single and multi-variate regression tests were applied to analyze the correlated factors of ICU outcomes.Predictive values of disease severity scores were assessed using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.RESULTS Total 180 esophageal cancer patients were included.The 90 days mortality was 22.2%.Patients with mortality outcome showed differences from those survived mostly in disease severity and unplanned transfer from clinical ward.The current evaluation tools,including Sequential Organ Failure Assessment and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II scores had low accuracy in prediction of short-term death.ICU admitted esophageal cancer patients have poor prognosis,especially those with acute illness.CONCLUSION The prognostic tools for these patients need to be further optimized.
基金Supported by Suqian Science and Technology Project Contract,No.S201910。
文摘BACKGROUND Abdominal cocoons(ACs)lack characteristic clinical manifestations and are main-ly intestinal obstructions that are difficult to distinguish from intestinal obstruc-tion caused by other causes,resulting in difficult preoperative diagnosis and misdiagnosis and mistreatment.There are no reports of enterostomy occlusion caused by ACs in the literature at home and abroad.CASE SUMMARY Here,we report a 16-year-old female patient with intestinal obstruction due to AC.She was treated with abdominal surgery three times.First,she underwent a laparotomy for peritonitis after trauma from a traffic accident.During the pro-cedure,pelvic empyema,severe intestinal adhesions,and damage to the serous layer of the rectum were found,but no significant intestinal rupture and perfo-ration were found.As a precaution,she underwent a prophylactic ileostomy after a flush in her abdomen.The second and third surgeries were for treatment of recurrent stoma obstruction.The patient’s condition was complicated for a long period,but after comprehensive treatment by our department,the patient was successfully discharged from the hospital and is currently recovering well.CONCLUSION Currently,abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography is the best imaging modality for pre-operative evaluation of AC,but most patients are diagnosed only after intrao-perative exploration.For the treatment of typical or severe ACs,the primary me-thod of removal and healing of ACs is complete removal of the abdominal fibrous membrane.Finding a breakthrough in the anatomy is the key to the success of the surgery.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(NSFC-82322058)the Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-82103929,NSFC-82273713)+10 种基金the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(2022QNRC001)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Hubei Province of China(2023AFA046)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WHU:2042022kf1205)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(WHU:2042022kf1031)for Ying Zhuthe Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042022rc0026,2042023kf1005)for Xiao-Ping Miaothe Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan(whkxjsj011,2023020201010073)for Jian-Bo Tianthe Science and Technology Innovation Seed Fund of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University(znpy2019060)for Yong-Chang Weithe Distinguished Young Scholars of China(NSFC-81925032)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-82130098)the Youth Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC-82003547)the Program of Health Commission of Hubei Province(WJ2023M045)。
文摘Background:Dysregulation of enhancer transcription occurs in multiple cancers.Enhancer RNAs(eRNAs)are transcribed products from enhancers that play critical roles in transcriptional control.Characterizing the genetic basis of eRNA expression may elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying cancers.Methods:Initially,a comprehensive analysis of eRNA quantitative trait loci(eRNAQTLs)was performed in The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA),and functional features were characterized using multi-omics data.To establish the first eRNAQTL profiles for colorectal cancer(CRC)in China,epigenomic data were used to define active enhancers,which were subsequently integrated with transcription and genotyping data from 154 paired CRC samples.Finally,largescale case-control studies(34,585 cases and 69,544 controls)were conducted along with multipronged experiments to investigate the potential mechanisms by which candidate eRNAQTLs affect CRC risk.Results:A total of 300,112 eRNAQTLs were identified across 30 different cancer types,which exert their influence on eRNA transcription by modulating chromatin status,binding affinity to transcription factors and RNA-binding proteins.These eRNAQTLs were found to be significantly enriched in cancer risk loci,explaining a substantial proportion of cancer heritability.Additionally,tumor-specific eRNAQTLs exhibited high responsiveness to the development of cancer.Moreover,the target genes of these eRNAs were associated with dysregulated signaling pathways and immune cell infiltration in cancer,highlighting their potential as therapeutic targets.Furthermore,multiple ethnic population studies have confirmed that an eRNAQTL rs3094296-T variant decreases the risk of CRC in populations from China(OR=0.91,95%CI 0.88–0.95,P=2.92×10^(-7))and Europe(OR=0.92,95%CI 0.88–0.95,P=4.61×10^(-6)).Mechanistically,rs3094296 had an allele-specific effect on the transcription of the eRNA ENSR00000155786,which functioned as a transcriptional activator promoting the expression of its target gene SENP7.These two genes synergistically suppressed tumor cell proliferation.Our curated list of variants,genes,and drugs has been made available in CancereRNAQTL(http://canernaqtl.whu.edu.cn/#/)to serve as an informative resource for advancing this field.Conclusion:Our findings underscore the significance of eRNAQTLs in transcriptional regulation and disease heritability,pinpointing the potential of eRNA-based therapeutic strategies in cancers.
基金the project“Research on Power SafetyDecision Support SystemBased on Large Language Models”(Science and Technology Project of Huaian Hongneng Group Co.,Ltd.)under Contract No.SGTYHT/23-JS-001.
文摘The rapid proliferation of renewable energy integration and escalating grid operational complexity have intensified demands for resilient self-healing mechanisms in modern power systems.Conventional approaches relying on static models and heuristic rules exhibit limitations in addressing dynamic fault propagation and multimodal data fusion.This study proposes a Transformer-enhanced intelligent microgrid self-healing framework that synergizes large languagemodels(LLMs)with adaptive optimization,achieving three key innovations:(1)Ahierarchical attention mechanism incorporating grid impedance characteristics for spatiotemporal feature extraction,(2)Dynamic covariance estimation Kalman filtering with wavelet packet energy entropy thresholds(Daubechies-4 basis,6-level decomposition),and(3)A grouping-stratified ant colony optimization algorithm featuring penalty-based pheromone updating.Validated on IEEE 33/100-node systems,our framework demonstrates 96.7%fault localization accuracy(23%improvement over STGCN)and 0.82-s protection delay,outperforming MILP-basedmethods by 37%in reconfiguration speed.The system maintains 98.4%self-healing success rate under cascading faults,resolving 89.3%of phase-toground faults within 500 ms through adaptive impedance matching.Field tests on 220 kV substations with 45%renewable penetration show 99.1%voltage stability(±5%deviation threshold)and 40%communication efficiency gains via compressed GOOSE message parsing.Comparative analysis reveals 12.6×faster convergence than conventional ACO in 1000-node networks,with 95.2%robustness against±25%load fluctuations.These advancements provide a scalable solution for real-time fault recovery in renewable-dense grids,reducing outage duration by 63%inmulti-agent simulations compared to centralized architectures.
基金financially supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Nos.JSGG20220831105002005 and KJZD20231025152759002)Support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52374357 and 523B2101)funded by the Shared Voyages Project for Deep-sea and Abyss Scientific Research and Equipment Sea Trials of Hainan Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Center(No.DSTIC-GXHC-2022002)。
文摘Marine gas hydrates are highly sensitive to temperature and pressure fluctuations,and deviations from in-situ conditions may cause irreversible changes in phase state,microstructure,and mechanical properties.However,conventional samplers often fail to maintain sealing and thermal stability,resulting in low sampling success rates.To address these challenges,an in-situ temperature-and pressure-preserved sampler for marine applications has been developed.The experimental results indicate that the selfdeveloped magnetically controlled pressure-preserved controller reliably achieves autonomous triggering and self-sealing,provides an initial sealing force of 83 N,and is capable of maintaining pressures up to 40 MPa.Additionally,a custom-designed intelligent temperature control chip and high-precision sensors were integrated into the sampler.Through the design of an optimized heat transfer structure,a temperature-preserved system was developed,achieving no more than a 0.3℃ rise in temperature within 2 h.The performance evaluation and sampling operations of the sampler were conducted at the Haima Cold Seep in the South China Sea,resulting in the successful recovery of hydrate maintained under in-situ pressure of 13.8 MPa and a temperature of 6.5℃.This advancement enables the acquisition of high-fidelity hydrate samples,providing critical support for the safe exploitation and scientific analysis of marine gas hydrate resources.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12272029).
文摘Lumbar degeneration leads to changes in geometry and density distribution of vertebrae,which could further influence the mechanical property and behavior.This study aimed to quantitatively describe the variations in shape and density distribution for degenerated vertebrae by statistical models,and utilized the specific statistical shape model(SSM)/statistical appearance model(SAM)modes to assess compressive strength and fracture behavior.Highly detailed SSM and SAM were developed based on the 75 L1 vertebrae of elderly men,and their variations in shape and density distribution were quantified with principal component(PC)modes.All vertebrae were classified into mild(n=22),moderate(n=29),and severe(n=24)groups according to the overall degree of degeneration.Quantitative computed tomography-based finite element analysis was used to calculate compressive strength for each L1 vertebra,and the associations between compressive strength and PC modes were evaluated by multivariable linear regression(MLR).Moreover,the distributions of equivalent plastic strain(PEEQ)for the vertebrae assigned with the first modes of SSM and SAM at mean±3SD were investigated.The Leave-One-Out analysis showed that our SSM and SAM had good performance,with mean absolute errors of 0.335±0.084 mm and 64.610±26.620 mg/cm3,respectively.A reasonable accuracy of bone strength prediction was achieved by using four PC modes(SSM 1,SAM 1,SAM 4,and SAM 5)to construct the MLR model.Furthermore,the PEEQ values were more sensitive to degeneration-related variations of density distribution than those of morphology.The density variations may change the deformity type(compression deformity or wedge deformity),which further affects the fracture pattern.Statistical models can identify the morphology and density variations in degenerative vertebrae,and the SSM/SAM modes could be used to assess compressive strength and fracture behavior.The above findings have implications for assisting clinicians in pathological diagnosis,fracture risk assessment,implant design,and preoperative planning.
基金financially supported by the Yangzhou Key Research and Development Program: Industry Foresight and Key Core Technology (No. YZ2023019)Cooperation Project of Yangzhou City with Yangzhou University (No. YZ2023209)+2 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Six Talent Peaks Project (No. XCL-090)Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD)Yangzhou Bangjie New Materials Co., Ltd. for support。
文摘The micro-dispersion structure of silica fillers exerts significant infiuences on the performance characteristics of rubber-based products. How to monitor this parameter is an important issue in the rubber industry, but there is currently no suitable technical solution for numerical monitoring that can be applied in automatic production line. The labeling of silica in rubber is a challenge that bottlenecks the development of numerical quality monitoring technology. In this work, we employed the organometallic europium to modify silica endowing the fiuorescence properties for characterization. It provides more feasible solutions for visually studying the relationship between the submicroscopic structure and macroscopic properties of inorganic-filled polymers, and is the key foundation for achieving numerical monitoring of rubber filler qualities in industry.
