Nonlinear variations in the coordinate time series of global navigation satellite system(GNSS) reference stations are strongly correlated with surface displacements caused by environmental loading effects,including at...Nonlinear variations in the coordinate time series of global navigation satellite system(GNSS) reference stations are strongly correlated with surface displacements caused by environmental loading effects,including atmospheric, hydrological, and nontidal ocean loading. Continuous improvements in the accuracy of surface mass loading products, performance of Earth models, and precise data-processing technologies have significantly advanced research on the effects of environmental loading on nonlinear variations in GNSS coordinate time series. However, owing to theoretical limitations, the lack of high spatiotemporal resolution surface mass observations, and the coupling of GNSS technology-related systematic errors, environmental loading and nonlinear GNSS reference station displacements remain inconsistent. The applicability and capability of these loading products across different regions also require further evaluation. This paper outlines methods for modeling environmental loading, surface mass loading products, and service organizations. In addition, it summarizes recent advances in applying environmental loading to address nonlinear variations in global and regional GNSS coordinate time series. Moreover, the scientific questions of existing studies are summarized, and insights into future research directions are provided. The complex nonlinear motion of reference stations is a major factor limiting the accuracy of the current terrestrial reference frame. Further refining the environmental load modeling method, establishing a surface mass distribution model with high spatiotemporal resolution and reliability, exploring other environmental load factors such as ice sheet and artificial mass-change effects, and developing an optimal data-processing model and strategy for reprocessing global reference station data consistently could contribute to the development of a millimeter-level nonlinear motion model for GNSS reference stations with actual physical significance and provide theoretical support for establishing a terrestrial reference frame with 1 mm accuracy by 2050.展开更多
Excessive osteoclastogenesis-mediated osteoporosis has been recognized as a global health concern.Candidate compounds derived from medicinal plants or functional foods are promising to treat osteoporosis due to their ...Excessive osteoclastogenesis-mediated osteoporosis has been recognized as a global health concern.Candidate compounds derived from medicinal plants or functional foods are promising to treat osteoporosis due to their high safety and efficiency.(−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG)is the most abundant and biologically active polyphenol in green tea.It can inhibit osteoclastogenesis in vitro by blocking receptor activator of nuclear factor(NF)-κB(RANK)signaling pathways.This study used the ovariectomized(OVX)mouse model to estimate the therapeutic effect of EGCG on osteoporosis and verified the molecular mechanism in vivo.The results revealed that EGCG significantly inhibited the OVX-induced body weight gain.Moreover,no adverse effects were observed on blood glucose,histomorphological features,weights,as well as indices of liver and kidney in OVX mice.EGCG could significantly ameliorate bone loss in OVX mice by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis.This effect was evidenced by the reduced number of osteoclasts and the increased trabecular bone area in the femurs.Moreover,EGCG inhibited the activities of c-telopeptide of type I collagen(CTX-I)and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRACP-5b)and strengthened bone gla protein(BGP)and procollagen I N-terminal peptide(PINP)activities in OVX mice.Mechanistically,EGCG significantly downregulated the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related marker genes and proteins,including nuclear factor of activated T cells,cytoplasmic 1(NFATc1),c-Fos,tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP),c-Src,and cathepsin K.In addition,the phosphorylation levels of p65,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK),extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2),p38,and protein kinase B(AKT)were significantly suppressed in OVX mice.It was found that EGCG could alleviate OVX-induced bone loss in mice by suppressing osteoclastogenesis by blocking the NF-κB,mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),and AKT signaling pathways.EGCG has the potential to prevent and treat osteoclast-related diseases such as osteoporosis.展开更多
Thermal power generation systems have stringent requirements for water and steam quality,i.e.,condensate water quality is one of the critical issues.In this paper,we designed a two-layer model based on an autoencoder ...Thermal power generation systems have stringent requirements for water and steam quality,i.e.,condensate water quality is one of the critical issues.In this paper,we designed a two-layer model based on an autoencoder and expert knowledge to achieve the early warning and causal analysis of condensate water quality abnormalities.An early warning model using an autoencoder model is built based on the historical data affecting the condensate water quality.Next,an analytical model of condensate water quality abnormalities was then developed by combining expert knowledge and trend test algorithms.Two different datasets were used to test the proposed model,respectively.The accuracy of the autoencoder model in the short-period test set is 88.83%,which shows that the early warning model can accurately analyze the condensate water quality data and achieve the purpose of early warning.For the long-time period test set,the model can correctly identify each abnormality and simultaneously indicates the cause of the abnormal condensate water quality.The proposed model can correctly identify abnormal working conditions and it is applicable to other thermal power plants.展开更多
Inspection is the first of the four diagnoses.Skin inspection is not only an important part of the four diagnoses of Chinese medicine,but also the characteristic and essence of Chinese dermatology.The development of a...Inspection is the first of the four diagnoses.Skin inspection is not only an important part of the four diagnoses of Chinese medicine,but also the characteristic and essence of Chinese dermatology.The development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology provides an opportunity for the intelligent research of skin inspection in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).This study aims to review the application status of artificial intelligence in TCM skin inspection,and summarize the research progress of various artificial intelligence technologies in skin lesion differentiation,syndrome differentiation and location differentiation,and propose future directions for AI empowerment in TCM dermatology.Based on the basic theory of Chinese medicine and skin clinical thinking of Chinese medicine,this article puts forward the prospect of AI empowerment from the aspects of macro and micro combination,point and surface combination,mind-body combination and time-space combination.This study discusses the existing problems and challenges in the intersection of AI and TCM dermatology.The intersection of AI and TCM dermatological inspection is at the developmental stage.AI has broad application prospects within TCM dermatology,but it also faces numerous challenges.While AI offers opportunities to modernize TCM dermatology,challenges such as aligning AI with TCM’s holistic principles and ensuring clinical relevance remain.Further research integrates AI with TCM skin inspection methods,the intricate connotations and applications of TCM dermatological Inspection will be fully realized,thereby providing reference for the development of artificial intelligence to help TCM dermatology diagnosis and treatment technology.展开更多
In this research,a high ductility Mg-Gd-Mn magnesium alloy was designed and developed,with an elongation capability surpassing 50%.To gain insights into the underlying mechanism behind the high ductility of the Mg-2Gd...In this research,a high ductility Mg-Gd-Mn magnesium alloy was designed and developed,with an elongation capability surpassing 50%.To gain insights into the underlying mechanism behind the high ductility of the Mg-2Gd-0.5Mn alloy,quasi-in-situ electron backscattered diffraction and two-beam diffraction were conducted.The results reveal that the Mg-Gd-Mn alloy exhibits a distinct rare-earth texture,and the activation of non-basal slip systems is evident from the clear observation of non-basal slip traces during the later stages of deformation.However,the primary deformation mechanisms in Mg-Gd-Mn alloy remain basalslip and{10–12}tensile twinning,and the remarkable ductility observed in Mg-Gd-Mn alloys can be attributed to the softening of non-basal slip modes,which leads to a coordinated deformation between various modes of deformation.To further validate this conclusion,an analysis was conducted using a visco-plastic self-consistent(VPSC)model to investigate the relative activity of basal and non-basal slip in Mg-Gd-Mn alloys.The obtained results align well with experimental observations,providing additional support for the hypothesis.展开更多
The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins o...The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins of periodic signals in GPS observations makes it difficult to isolate the millimeter-levelMTE displacement from other signals and noises.In this study,to assess the diurnal and semidiurnalsignals induced by MTE,we processed 12 very short GPS baselines(VSGB)with length<150 m.Themonument pairs for each baseline differ in their heights,horizontal structure,or base foundations.Meanwhile,two zero-baselines were also processed as the control group.Results showed that the sea-sonal signals observed in VSGB time series in the horizontal and vertical directions,were mainly inducedby seasonal MTE.Time-varying diurnal and semidiurnal signals with amplitude up to 4 mm wereobserved in the vertical direction for baselines with monument height difference(MHD)larger than10 m.Horizontal diurnal signal with an amplitude of about 2 mm was also detected for baselines withnon-axisymmetric monument structure.The orientation of the detected horizontal displacement wascoherent with the direction of daily temperature variation(DTV)driven by direct solar radiation,whichindicates that the diurnal and semidiurnal signals are likely induced by MTE.The observed high-frequency MTE displacements,if not well modeled and removed,may propagate into spurious long-term signals and bias the velocity estimation in the daily GPS time series.展开更多
基金supported by the Basic Science Center Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42388102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42174030)+2 种基金the Special Fund of Hubei Luojia Laboratory(220100020)the Major Science and Technology Program for Hubei Province(2022AAA002)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(2042022dx0001 and 2042023kfyq01)。
文摘Nonlinear variations in the coordinate time series of global navigation satellite system(GNSS) reference stations are strongly correlated with surface displacements caused by environmental loading effects,including atmospheric, hydrological, and nontidal ocean loading. Continuous improvements in the accuracy of surface mass loading products, performance of Earth models, and precise data-processing technologies have significantly advanced research on the effects of environmental loading on nonlinear variations in GNSS coordinate time series. However, owing to theoretical limitations, the lack of high spatiotemporal resolution surface mass observations, and the coupling of GNSS technology-related systematic errors, environmental loading and nonlinear GNSS reference station displacements remain inconsistent. The applicability and capability of these loading products across different regions also require further evaluation. This paper outlines methods for modeling environmental loading, surface mass loading products, and service organizations. In addition, it summarizes recent advances in applying environmental loading to address nonlinear variations in global and regional GNSS coordinate time series. Moreover, the scientific questions of existing studies are summarized, and insights into future research directions are provided. The complex nonlinear motion of reference stations is a major factor limiting the accuracy of the current terrestrial reference frame. Further refining the environmental load modeling method, establishing a surface mass distribution model with high spatiotemporal resolution and reliability, exploring other environmental load factors such as ice sheet and artificial mass-change effects, and developing an optimal data-processing model and strategy for reprocessing global reference station data consistently could contribute to the development of a millimeter-level nonlinear motion model for GNSS reference stations with actual physical significance and provide theoretical support for establishing a terrestrial reference frame with 1 mm accuracy by 2050.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82404638)the Xingdian Talent Plan of Yunnan Province(XDYC-QNRC-2023-0427,XDYC-YLXZ 2022-0025)the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(202101BD070001-034,202101BD070001-049,202201AT070267,202201AU070183).
文摘Excessive osteoclastogenesis-mediated osteoporosis has been recognized as a global health concern.Candidate compounds derived from medicinal plants or functional foods are promising to treat osteoporosis due to their high safety and efficiency.(−)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate(EGCG)is the most abundant and biologically active polyphenol in green tea.It can inhibit osteoclastogenesis in vitro by blocking receptor activator of nuclear factor(NF)-κB(RANK)signaling pathways.This study used the ovariectomized(OVX)mouse model to estimate the therapeutic effect of EGCG on osteoporosis and verified the molecular mechanism in vivo.The results revealed that EGCG significantly inhibited the OVX-induced body weight gain.Moreover,no adverse effects were observed on blood glucose,histomorphological features,weights,as well as indices of liver and kidney in OVX mice.EGCG could significantly ameliorate bone loss in OVX mice by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis.This effect was evidenced by the reduced number of osteoclasts and the increased trabecular bone area in the femurs.Moreover,EGCG inhibited the activities of c-telopeptide of type I collagen(CTX-I)and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRACP-5b)and strengthened bone gla protein(BGP)and procollagen I N-terminal peptide(PINP)activities in OVX mice.Mechanistically,EGCG significantly downregulated the expression of osteoclastogenesis-related marker genes and proteins,including nuclear factor of activated T cells,cytoplasmic 1(NFATc1),c-Fos,tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP),c-Src,and cathepsin K.In addition,the phosphorylation levels of p65,c-Jun N-terminal kinase(JNK),extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2(ERK1/2),p38,and protein kinase B(AKT)were significantly suppressed in OVX mice.It was found that EGCG could alleviate OVX-induced bone loss in mice by suppressing osteoclastogenesis by blocking the NF-κB,mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK),and AKT signaling pathways.EGCG has the potential to prevent and treat osteoclast-related diseases such as osteoporosis.
基金supported by the Jingneng Shiyan Thermal Power Co.,Ltd.(TPRI/TR-CA-006-2023)Huaihe Energy Power Group Co.,Ltd.(TPRI/TR-CA-040-2023)Xi'an Thermal Power Research Institute Co.,Ltd.(TPRI/TR-CA-110-2021A/H1).
文摘Thermal power generation systems have stringent requirements for water and steam quality,i.e.,condensate water quality is one of the critical issues.In this paper,we designed a two-layer model based on an autoencoder and expert knowledge to achieve the early warning and causal analysis of condensate water quality abnormalities.An early warning model using an autoencoder model is built based on the historical data affecting the condensate water quality.Next,an analytical model of condensate water quality abnormalities was then developed by combining expert knowledge and trend test algorithms.Two different datasets were used to test the proposed model,respectively.The accuracy of the autoencoder model in the short-period test set is 88.83%,which shows that the early warning model can accurately analyze the condensate water quality data and achieve the purpose of early warning.For the long-time period test set,the model can correctly identify each abnormality and simultaneously indicates the cause of the abnormal condensate water quality.The proposed model can correctly identify abnormal working conditions and it is applicable to other thermal power plants.
基金supported by the Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(No.2022-2-1161).
文摘Inspection is the first of the four diagnoses.Skin inspection is not only an important part of the four diagnoses of Chinese medicine,but also the characteristic and essence of Chinese dermatology.The development of artificial intelligence(AI)technology provides an opportunity for the intelligent research of skin inspection in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).This study aims to review the application status of artificial intelligence in TCM skin inspection,and summarize the research progress of various artificial intelligence technologies in skin lesion differentiation,syndrome differentiation and location differentiation,and propose future directions for AI empowerment in TCM dermatology.Based on the basic theory of Chinese medicine and skin clinical thinking of Chinese medicine,this article puts forward the prospect of AI empowerment from the aspects of macro and micro combination,point and surface combination,mind-body combination and time-space combination.This study discusses the existing problems and challenges in the intersection of AI and TCM dermatology.The intersection of AI and TCM dermatological inspection is at the developmental stage.AI has broad application prospects within TCM dermatology,but it also faces numerous challenges.While AI offers opportunities to modernize TCM dermatology,challenges such as aligning AI with TCM’s holistic principles and ensuring clinical relevance remain.Further research integrates AI with TCM skin inspection methods,the intricate connotations and applications of TCM dermatological Inspection will be fully realized,thereby providing reference for the development of artificial intelligence to help TCM dermatology diagnosis and treatment technology.
基金support from the National Science Foundation of China(No.52071037)Zhejiang province science and technology planning project(No.2022C01008).
文摘In this research,a high ductility Mg-Gd-Mn magnesium alloy was designed and developed,with an elongation capability surpassing 50%.To gain insights into the underlying mechanism behind the high ductility of the Mg-2Gd-0.5Mn alloy,quasi-in-situ electron backscattered diffraction and two-beam diffraction were conducted.The results reveal that the Mg-Gd-Mn alloy exhibits a distinct rare-earth texture,and the activation of non-basal slip systems is evident from the clear observation of non-basal slip traces during the later stages of deformation.However,the primary deformation mechanisms in Mg-Gd-Mn alloy remain basalslip and{10–12}tensile twinning,and the remarkable ductility observed in Mg-Gd-Mn alloys can be attributed to the softening of non-basal slip modes,which leads to a coordinated deformation between various modes of deformation.To further validate this conclusion,an analysis was conducted using a visco-plastic self-consistent(VPSC)model to investigate the relative activity of basal and non-basal slip in Mg-Gd-Mn alloys.The obtained results align well with experimental observations,providing additional support for the hypothesis.
基金funded by the Independent Innovation Project of Changjiang Institute of Survey,Planning,Design and Research Corporation (CX2020Z32)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Numbers42204006 and 42104028)the Open Fund of Hubei Luojia Laboratory (Grant Numbers 230100020 and 230100019)
文摘The monument thermal effect(MTE)displacements could result in periodical signals with several mil-limeters magnitudes in the vertical and horizontal GPS position time series.However,the interaction ofvarious origins of periodic signals in GPS observations makes it difficult to isolate the millimeter-levelMTE displacement from other signals and noises.In this study,to assess the diurnal and semidiurnalsignals induced by MTE,we processed 12 very short GPS baselines(VSGB)with length<150 m.Themonument pairs for each baseline differ in their heights,horizontal structure,or base foundations.Meanwhile,two zero-baselines were also processed as the control group.Results showed that the sea-sonal signals observed in VSGB time series in the horizontal and vertical directions,were mainly inducedby seasonal MTE.Time-varying diurnal and semidiurnal signals with amplitude up to 4 mm wereobserved in the vertical direction for baselines with monument height difference(MHD)larger than10 m.Horizontal diurnal signal with an amplitude of about 2 mm was also detected for baselines withnon-axisymmetric monument structure.The orientation of the detected horizontal displacement wascoherent with the direction of daily temperature variation(DTV)driven by direct solar radiation,whichindicates that the diurnal and semidiurnal signals are likely induced by MTE.The observed high-frequency MTE displacements,if not well modeled and removed,may propagate into spurious long-term signals and bias the velocity estimation in the daily GPS time series.
