Early correction of childhood malocclusion is timely managing morphological,structural,and functional abnormalities at different dentomaxillofacial developmental stages.The selection of appropriate imaging examination...Early correction of childhood malocclusion is timely managing morphological,structural,and functional abnormalities at different dentomaxillofacial developmental stages.The selection of appropriate imaging examination and comprehensive radiological diagnosis and analysis play an important role in early correction of childhood malocclusion.This expert consensus is a collaborative effort by multidisciplinary experts in dentistry across the nation based on the current clinical evidence,aiming to provide general guidance on appropriate imaging examination selection,comprehensive and accurate imaging assessment for early orthodontic treatment patients.展开更多
The research and development of new traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)drugs have progressively established a novel system founded on the integration of TCM theory,human experience,and clinical trials(termed the“Three ...The research and development of new traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)drugs have progressively established a novel system founded on the integration of TCM theory,human experience,and clinical trials(termed the“Three Combinations”).However,considering TCM's distinctive features of“syndrome differentiation and treatment”and“multicomponent formulations and complex mechanisms”,current TCM drug development faces challenges such as insufficient understanding of the material basis and the overall mechanism of action and an incomplete evidence chain system.Moreover,significant obstacles persist in gathering human experience data,evaluating clinical efficacy,and controlling the quality of active ingredients,which impede the innovation process in TCM drug development.Network pharmacology,centered on the“network targets”theory,transcends the limitations of the conventional“single target”reductionist research model.It emphasizes the comprehensive effects of disease or syndrome biological networks as targets to elucidate the overall regulatory mechanism of TCM prescriptions.This approach aligns with the holistic perspective of TCM,offering a novel method consistent with TCM's holistic view for investigating the complex mechanisms of TCM and developing new TCM drugs.It is internationally recognized as a“next-generation drug research model”.To advance the research of new tools,methods,and standards for TCM evaluation and to overcome fundamental,critical,and cutting-edge technical challenges in TCM regulation,this consensus aims to explore the characteristics,progress,challenges,applicable pathways,and specific applications of network pharmacology as a new theory,method,and tool in TCM drug development.The goal is to enhance the quality of TCM drug research and development and accelerate the efficiency of developing new TCM products.展开更多
The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Ma...The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Many scholars have referred to it as a fuzzy multi-attribute or multi-criteria decision-making problem using various fuzzy set-like approaches because of the inclusion of criteria and anticipated ambiguity.The goal of the current study is to use an innovative methodology to address the expected uncertainties in the problem of solid waste site selection.The characteristics(or sub-attributes)that decision-makers select and the degree of approximation they accept for various options can both be indicators of these uncertainties.To tackle these problems,a novel mathematical structure known as the fuzzy parameterized possibility single valued neutrosophic hypersoft expert set(ρˆ-set),which is initially described,is integrated with a modified version of Sanchez’s method.Following this,an intelligent algorithm is suggested.The steps of the suggested algorithm are explained with an example that explains itself.The compatibility of solid waste management sites and systems is discussed,and rankings are established along with detailed justifications for their viability.This study’s strengths lie in its application of fuzzy parameterization and possibility grading to effectively handle the uncertainties embodied in the parameters’nature and alternative approximations,respectively.It uses specific mathematical formulations to compute the fuzzy parameterized degrees and possibility grades that are missing from the prior literature.It is simpler for the decisionmakers to look at each option separately because the decision is uncertain.Comparing the computed results,it is discovered that they are consistent and dependable because of their preferred properties.展开更多
Developmental and reproductive toxicity(DART)endpoint entails a toxicological assessment of all developmental stages and reproductive cycles of an organism.In silico tools to predict DART will provide a method to asse...Developmental and reproductive toxicity(DART)endpoint entails a toxicological assessment of all developmental stages and reproductive cycles of an organism.In silico tools to predict DART will provide a method to assess this complex toxicity endpoint and will be valuable for screening emerging pollutants as well as for m anaging new chemicals in China.Currently,there are few published DART prediction models in China,but many related research and development projects are in progress.In 2013,WU et al.published an expert rule-based DART decision tree(DT).This DT relies on known chemical structures linked to DART to forecast DART potential of a given chemical.Within this procedure,an accurate DART data interpretation is the foundation of building and expanding the DT.This paper excerpted case studies demonstrating DART data curation and interpretation of four chemicals(including 8-hydroxyquinoline,3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol,thiacloprid,and imidacloprid)to expand the existing DART DT.Chemicals were first selected from the database of Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center,Ministry of Ecology and Environment(MEESCC)in China.The structures of these 4 chemicals were analyzed and preliminarily grouped by chemists based on core structural features,functional groups,receptor binding property,metabolism,and possible mode of actions.Then,the DART conclusion was derived by collecting chemical information,searching,integrating,and interpreting DART data by the toxicologists.Finally,these chemicals were classified into either an existing category or a new category via integrating their chemical features,DART conclusions,and biological properties.The results showed that 8-hydroxyquinoline impacted estrous cyclicity,s exual organ weights,and embryonal development,and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol caused central nervous system(CNS)malformations,which were added to an existing subcategory 8e(aromatic compounds with multi-halogen and nitro groups)of the DT.Thiacloprid caused dystocia and fetal skeletal malformation,and imidacloprid disrupted the endocrine system and male fertility.They both contain 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine substituted imidazolidine c yclic ring,which were expected to create a new category of neonicotinoids.The current work delineates a t ransparent process of curating toxicological data for the purpose of DART data interpretation.In the presence of sufficient related structures and DART data,the DT can be expanded by iteratively adding chemicals within the a pplicable domain of each category or subcategory.This DT can potentially serve as a tool for screening emerging pollutants and assessing new chemicals in China.展开更多
Background:Physicalfitness in childhood and adolescence is associated with a variety of health outcomes and is a powerful marker of current and future health.However,inconsistencies in tests and protocols limit interna...Background:Physicalfitness in childhood and adolescence is associated with a variety of health outcomes and is a powerful marker of current and future health.However,inconsistencies in tests and protocols limit international monitoring and surveillance.The objective of the study was to seek international consensus on a proposed,evidence-informed,Youth Fitness International Test(YFIT)battery and protocols for health monitoring and surveillance in children and adolescents aged 618 years.Methods:We conducted an international modified Delphi study to evaluate the level of agreement with a proposed,evidence-based,YFIT of core health-relatedfitness tests and protocols to be used worldwide in 6-to 18-year-olds.This proposal was based on previous European and North American projects that systematically reviewed the existing evidence to identify the most valid,reliable,health-related,safe,and feasiblefitness tests to be used in children and adolescents aged 618 years.We designed a single-panel modified Delphi study and invited 216 experts from all around the world to answer this Delphi survey,of whom one-third are from low-to-middle income countries and one-third are women.Four experts were involved in the piloting of the survey and did not participate in the main Delphi study to avoid bias.We pre-defined an agreement of 80%among the expert participants to achieve consensus.Results:We obtained a high response rate(78%)with a total of 169fitness experts from 50 countries and territories,including 63 women and 61 experts from low-or middle-income countries/territories.Consensus(>85%agreement)was achieved for all proposed tests and protocols,supporting the YFIT battery,which includes weight and height(to compute body mass index as a proxy of body size/composition),the 20-m shuttle run(cardiorespiratoryfitness),handgrip strength,and standing long jump(muscularfitness).Conclusion:This study contributes to standardizingfitness tests and protocols used for research,monitoring,and surveillance across the world,which will allow for future data pooling and the development of international and regional sex-and age-specific reference values,health-related cut-points,and a global picture offitness among children and adolescents.展开更多
A literature review on AI applications in the field of railway safety shows that the implemented approaches mainly concern the operational,maintenance,and feedback phases following railway incidents or accidents.These...A literature review on AI applications in the field of railway safety shows that the implemented approaches mainly concern the operational,maintenance,and feedback phases following railway incidents or accidents.These approaches exploit railway safety data once the transport system has received authorization for commissioning.However,railway standards and regulations require the development of a safety management system(SMS)from the specification and design phases of the railway system.This article proposes a new AI approach for analyzing and assessing safety from the specification and design phases of the railway system with a view to improving the development of the SMS.Unlike some learning methods,the proposed approach,which is dedicated in particular to safety assessment bodies,is based on semi-supervised learning carried out in close collaboration with safety experts who contributed to the development of a database of potential accident scenarios(learning example database)relating to the risk of rail collision.The proposed decision support is based on the use of an expert system whose knowledge base is automatically generated by inductive learning in the form of an association rule(rule base)and whose main objective is to suggest to the safety expert possible hazards not considered during the development of the SMS to complete the initial hazard register.展开更多
This special issue of the Asian Journal of Andrology is fully dedicated to the thematic area of non-obstructive azoospermia(NOA),one of the most complex and challenging conditions in the realm of andrology,urology,and...This special issue of the Asian Journal of Andrology is fully dedicated to the thematic area of non-obstructive azoospermia(NOA),one of the most complex and challenging conditions in the realm of andrology,urology,and reproductive medicine.展开更多
At the turn of the new spring,as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the Spring Festival of 2025,our entire editorial team of Petroleum Exploration and Development extends heartfelt gratitude and sincere New Year'...At the turn of the new spring,as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the Spring Festival of 2025,our entire editorial team of Petroleum Exploration and Development extends heartfelt gratitude and sincere New Year's greetings to our editorial board,experts,authors,readers,and friends from all fields!展开更多
Objective:Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy(RASP)is increasingly used as a surgical treatment option for large benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)(>80 mL).However,there is no sufficient expert consensus or guidelin...Objective:Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy(RASP)is increasingly used as a surgical treatment option for large benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)(>80 mL).However,there is no sufficient expert consensus or guidelines to guide clinical practice.We aimed to obtain expert opinions for RASP for large BPH.Methods:A systematic review of the literature was performed in April 2024 using the PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science databases.Search terms were combined to construct the following search strings:(robotic)AND(simple OR benign)AND(prostatectomy).Search results were filtered by language(English only),species(human),and publication type(original article).This study used a two-phase modified Delphi approach.Results:In this expert consensus,some frequently used RASP techniques,including robot-assisted retropubic prostatectomy,robot-assisted transvesical prostatectomy,and robot-assisted urethra-sparing prostatectomy,are described.RASP offers a short learning curve for surgeons with experience in robotic surgery.Severe complications are rare in patients who undergo RASP.Conclusion:RASP technique can be recommended as a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic BPH patients with large prostate glands.展开更多
The ISO Central Secretariat and the ISO/TC 314,Ageing societies,awarded Hou Fei,Cao Lili,and Wang Qi from CNIS for their contributions to ISO 25556:2025,Ageing societies-General requirements and guidelines for ageing-...The ISO Central Secretariat and the ISO/TC 314,Ageing societies,awarded Hou Fei,Cao Lili,and Wang Qi from CNIS for their contributions to ISO 25556:2025,Ageing societies-General requirements and guidelines for ageing-inclusive digital economy.展开更多
The modernization of the Traditional East Medicine industry has increasingly emphasized the role of collaborative innovation across the entire industrial chain.This paper investigates the mechanisms by which experts i...The modernization of the Traditional East Medicine industry has increasingly emphasized the role of collaborative innovation across the entire industrial chain.This paper investigates the mechanisms by which experts in cultivation,processing,R&D,production,and clinical application interact to enhance overall efficiency.By analyzing the bottlenecks in resource allocation,knowledge integration,and institutional design,the study proposes a comprehensive framework of collaborative mechanisms.The results highlight that multi-dimensional collaboration not only improves innovation efficiency but also accelerates the translation of scientific research into industrial outcomes.The findings provide theoretical support and practical implications for improving the synergy of experts in the Traditional East Medicine industry and contribute to the sustainable development of traditional medicine under modern industrial demands.展开更多
The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),M...The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),Member of the IFAN Board and Director of International Standards Department of China Association for Standardization(CAS),was elected Vice-President of IFAN with a term of office from 2026 to 2028.It is the first time for a Chinese expert to take the position,which marks a further step of China’s participation in international standardization.展开更多
Urban transportation planning involves evaluating multiple conflicting criteria such as accessibility,cost-effectiveness,and environmental impact,often under uncertainty and incomplete information.These complex decisi...Urban transportation planning involves evaluating multiple conflicting criteria such as accessibility,cost-effectiveness,and environmental impact,often under uncertainty and incomplete information.These complex decisions require input from various stakeholders,including planners,policymakers,engineers,and community representatives,whose opinions may differ or contradict.Traditional decision-making approaches struggle to effectively handle such bipolar and multivalued expert evaluations.To address these challenges,we propose a novel decisionmaking framework based on Pythagorean fuzzy N-bipolar soft expert sets.This model allows experts to express both positive and negative opinions on a multinary scale,capturing nuanced judgments with higher accuracy.It introduces algebraic operations and a structured aggregation algorithm to systematically integrate and resolve conflicting expert inputs.Applied to a real-world case study,the framework evaluated five urban transport strategies based on key criteria,producing final scores as follows:improving public transit(−0.70),optimizing traffic signal timing(1.86),enhancing pedestrian infrastructure(3.10),expanding bike lanes(0.59),and implementing congestion pricing(0.77).The results clearly identify enhancing pedestrian infrastructure as the most suitable option,having obtained the highest final score of 3.10.Comparative analysis demonstrates the framework’s superior capability in modeling expert consensus,managing uncertainty,and supporting transparent multi-criteria group decision-making.展开更多
Objective:To establish consensus on Chinese Herbal Medicine(CHM)for rheumatoid arthritis(RA)among 21 Singaporean experts,this study addressed the lack of CHM clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)in Singapore.Despite adva...Objective:To establish consensus on Chinese Herbal Medicine(CHM)for rheumatoid arthritis(RA)among 21 Singaporean experts,this study addressed the lack of CHM clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)in Singapore.Despite advancements in RA therapies,the disease's progressive nature and high costs of novel treatments worsen disparities in management and outcomes.The initiative aimed to bridge this gap by developing expert-backed recommendations for CHM use in RA care.Methods:The group of experts conducted two rounds of Delphi surveys containing 29 items identified from a literature review.Consensus was defined as≥75%of votes in dichotomized ratings on a fivepoint ordinal scale for recognition.Items that did not reach consensus were discussed in a focus group with four selected experts.Results:Nineteen experts completed both rounds of Delphi surveys.A consensus was reached for 27 items,which encompassed Chinese medicine rationale,pattern differentiation,management,CHM prescription,and co-effectiveness with pharmacological therapy.Collective expert opinions were formed for the two remaining items.All items received a recognition score>3.5.Conclusions:The consensus derived from this study provides a foundation for CHM CPGs for RA in Singapore.However,the findings are limited by the demographic composition of the experts and the representativeness of the patient pool.展开更多
An expert decision support system (EDSS) for multi-bins balance and contro1 of orequality in production ore bins of some large-scale open pit iron mine in China has been developed byexpert svitem tool software VP-EXPE...An expert decision support system (EDSS) for multi-bins balance and contro1 of orequality in production ore bins of some large-scale open pit iron mine in China has been developed byexpert svitem tool software VP-EXPERT and integration software LOTUS 1-2-3 in this paper. Itis known by practicing that a medium-scale EDSS constructed on microcomputer is completcly, feaasible by means of VP-EXEPERT to construct knowledge base system (KBS), LOTUS 1-2-3 tomake decision support system (DSS) and link them with BAT.展开更多
The expert set theory performs an important part in making decisions. It can successfully convey the opinions of every expert since it includes several experts. In this study, generalizations and soft expert sets are ...The expert set theory performs an important part in making decisions. It can successfully convey the opinions of every expert since it includes several experts. In this study, generalizations and soft expert sets are combined. First, the generalized soft expert set notion is presented, then follows the definition of operation approaches and characteristics as the complement, union, intersection, AND and OR. The application of the generalized soft expert set concept to decision issues is then presented with an example. The study also introduces the idea of a generalized soft expert matrix and demonstrates how it may be used to solve decision-making issues. The most striking aspect of this paper is to present the concepts of generalized soft expert sets and generalized soft expert matrices and to apply them to the same decision-making scenario.展开更多
基金supports by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82201135)"2015"Cultivation Program for Reserve Talents for Academic Leaders of Nanjing Stomatological School,Medical School of Nanjing University(No.0223A204).
文摘Early correction of childhood malocclusion is timely managing morphological,structural,and functional abnormalities at different dentomaxillofacial developmental stages.The selection of appropriate imaging examination and comprehensive radiological diagnosis and analysis play an important role in early correction of childhood malocclusion.This expert consensus is a collaborative effort by multidisciplinary experts in dentistry across the nation based on the current clinical evidence,aiming to provide general guidance on appropriate imaging examination selection,comprehensive and accurate imaging assessment for early orthodontic treatment patients.
基金supported by the National Medical Products Administration Commissioned Research Project (No.20211440216)the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Project (No.GZY-KJS-2024-03)+3 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Drug Regulatory Science Project (No.2023SKLDRS0104)the Basic Research Program Natural Science Fund-Frontier Leading Technology Basic Research Special Project of Jiangsu Province (No.BK20232014)the Programs Foundation for Leading Talents in National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China“Qihuang scholars”Projectthe Tianjin Administration for Market Regulation Science and Technology Key Projects (No.2022-W35)。
文摘The research and development of new traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)drugs have progressively established a novel system founded on the integration of TCM theory,human experience,and clinical trials(termed the“Three Combinations”).However,considering TCM's distinctive features of“syndrome differentiation and treatment”and“multicomponent formulations and complex mechanisms”,current TCM drug development faces challenges such as insufficient understanding of the material basis and the overall mechanism of action and an incomplete evidence chain system.Moreover,significant obstacles persist in gathering human experience data,evaluating clinical efficacy,and controlling the quality of active ingredients,which impede the innovation process in TCM drug development.Network pharmacology,centered on the“network targets”theory,transcends the limitations of the conventional“single target”reductionist research model.It emphasizes the comprehensive effects of disease or syndrome biological networks as targets to elucidate the overall regulatory mechanism of TCM prescriptions.This approach aligns with the holistic perspective of TCM,offering a novel method consistent with TCM's holistic view for investigating the complex mechanisms of TCM and developing new TCM drugs.It is internationally recognized as a“next-generation drug research model”.To advance the research of new tools,methods,and standards for TCM evaluation and to overcome fundamental,critical,and cutting-edge technical challenges in TCM regulation,this consensus aims to explore the characteristics,progress,challenges,applicable pathways,and specific applications of network pharmacology as a new theory,method,and tool in TCM drug development.The goal is to enhance the quality of TCM drug research and development and accelerate the efficiency of developing new TCM products.
文摘The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Many scholars have referred to it as a fuzzy multi-attribute or multi-criteria decision-making problem using various fuzzy set-like approaches because of the inclusion of criteria and anticipated ambiguity.The goal of the current study is to use an innovative methodology to address the expected uncertainties in the problem of solid waste site selection.The characteristics(or sub-attributes)that decision-makers select and the degree of approximation they accept for various options can both be indicators of these uncertainties.To tackle these problems,a novel mathematical structure known as the fuzzy parameterized possibility single valued neutrosophic hypersoft expert set(ρˆ-set),which is initially described,is integrated with a modified version of Sanchez’s method.Following this,an intelligent algorithm is suggested.The steps of the suggested algorithm are explained with an example that explains itself.The compatibility of solid waste management sites and systems is discussed,and rankings are established along with detailed justifications for their viability.This study’s strengths lie in its application of fuzzy parameterization and possibility grading to effectively handle the uncertainties embodied in the parameters’nature and alternative approximations,respectively.It uses specific mathematical formulations to compute the fuzzy parameterized degrees and possibility grades that are missing from the prior literature.It is simpler for the decisionmakers to look at each option separately because the decision is uncertain.Comparing the computed results,it is discovered that they are consistent and dependable because of their preferred properties.
文摘Developmental and reproductive toxicity(DART)endpoint entails a toxicological assessment of all developmental stages and reproductive cycles of an organism.In silico tools to predict DART will provide a method to assess this complex toxicity endpoint and will be valuable for screening emerging pollutants as well as for m anaging new chemicals in China.Currently,there are few published DART prediction models in China,but many related research and development projects are in progress.In 2013,WU et al.published an expert rule-based DART decision tree(DT).This DT relies on known chemical structures linked to DART to forecast DART potential of a given chemical.Within this procedure,an accurate DART data interpretation is the foundation of building and expanding the DT.This paper excerpted case studies demonstrating DART data curation and interpretation of four chemicals(including 8-hydroxyquinoline,3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol,thiacloprid,and imidacloprid)to expand the existing DART DT.Chemicals were first selected from the database of Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center,Ministry of Ecology and Environment(MEESCC)in China.The structures of these 4 chemicals were analyzed and preliminarily grouped by chemists based on core structural features,functional groups,receptor binding property,metabolism,and possible mode of actions.Then,the DART conclusion was derived by collecting chemical information,searching,integrating,and interpreting DART data by the toxicologists.Finally,these chemicals were classified into either an existing category or a new category via integrating their chemical features,DART conclusions,and biological properties.The results showed that 8-hydroxyquinoline impacted estrous cyclicity,s exual organ weights,and embryonal development,and 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol caused central nervous system(CNS)malformations,which were added to an existing subcategory 8e(aromatic compounds with multi-halogen and nitro groups)of the DT.Thiacloprid caused dystocia and fetal skeletal malformation,and imidacloprid disrupted the endocrine system and male fertility.They both contain 2-chloro-5-methylpyridine substituted imidazolidine c yclic ring,which were expected to create a new category of neonicotinoids.The current work delineates a t ransparent process of curating toxicological data for the purpose of DART data interpretation.In the presence of sufficient related structures and DART data,the DT can be expanded by iteratively adding chemicals within the a pplicable domain of each category or subcategory.This DT can potentially serve as a tool for screening emerging pollutants and assessing new chemicals in China.
基金supported by the Grant PID2020-120249RB-I00PID2023-148404OB-100funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033+4 种基金by the Andalusian Government(Junta de Andalucía,Plan Andaluz de Investigación,ref.P20_00124)by the Erasmus+Sport Programme of the European Union within the project FitBack4Literacy(No.101089829)Additional support is provided by the University of Granada,Plan Propio de Inves-tigación,Units of ExcellenceUnit of Excellence on Exercise,Nutrition and Health(UCEENS)by theCIBERobn Physiopa-thology of Obesity and Nutrition,and by the Spanish Network in Exercise and Health,EXERNET Network(RED2022-134800-Tand EXP_99828).
文摘Background:Physicalfitness in childhood and adolescence is associated with a variety of health outcomes and is a powerful marker of current and future health.However,inconsistencies in tests and protocols limit international monitoring and surveillance.The objective of the study was to seek international consensus on a proposed,evidence-informed,Youth Fitness International Test(YFIT)battery and protocols for health monitoring and surveillance in children and adolescents aged 618 years.Methods:We conducted an international modified Delphi study to evaluate the level of agreement with a proposed,evidence-based,YFIT of core health-relatedfitness tests and protocols to be used worldwide in 6-to 18-year-olds.This proposal was based on previous European and North American projects that systematically reviewed the existing evidence to identify the most valid,reliable,health-related,safe,and feasiblefitness tests to be used in children and adolescents aged 618 years.We designed a single-panel modified Delphi study and invited 216 experts from all around the world to answer this Delphi survey,of whom one-third are from low-to-middle income countries and one-third are women.Four experts were involved in the piloting of the survey and did not participate in the main Delphi study to avoid bias.We pre-defined an agreement of 80%among the expert participants to achieve consensus.Results:We obtained a high response rate(78%)with a total of 169fitness experts from 50 countries and territories,including 63 women and 61 experts from low-or middle-income countries/territories.Consensus(>85%agreement)was achieved for all proposed tests and protocols,supporting the YFIT battery,which includes weight and height(to compute body mass index as a proxy of body size/composition),the 20-m shuttle run(cardiorespiratoryfitness),handgrip strength,and standing long jump(muscularfitness).Conclusion:This study contributes to standardizingfitness tests and protocols used for research,monitoring,and surveillance across the world,which will allow for future data pooling and the development of international and regional sex-and age-specific reference values,health-related cut-points,and a global picture offitness among children and adolescents.
文摘A literature review on AI applications in the field of railway safety shows that the implemented approaches mainly concern the operational,maintenance,and feedback phases following railway incidents or accidents.These approaches exploit railway safety data once the transport system has received authorization for commissioning.However,railway standards and regulations require the development of a safety management system(SMS)from the specification and design phases of the railway system.This article proposes a new AI approach for analyzing and assessing safety from the specification and design phases of the railway system with a view to improving the development of the SMS.Unlike some learning methods,the proposed approach,which is dedicated in particular to safety assessment bodies,is based on semi-supervised learning carried out in close collaboration with safety experts who contributed to the development of a database of potential accident scenarios(learning example database)relating to the risk of rail collision.The proposed decision support is based on the use of an expert system whose knowledge base is automatically generated by inductive learning in the form of an association rule(rule base)and whose main objective is to suggest to the safety expert possible hazards not considered during the development of the SMS to complete the initial hazard register.
文摘This special issue of the Asian Journal of Andrology is fully dedicated to the thematic area of non-obstructive azoospermia(NOA),one of the most complex and challenging conditions in the realm of andrology,urology,and reproductive medicine.
文摘At the turn of the new spring,as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the Spring Festival of 2025,our entire editorial team of Petroleum Exploration and Development extends heartfelt gratitude and sincere New Year's greetings to our editorial board,experts,authors,readers,and friends from all fields!
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82072846 to Xu B).
文摘Objective:Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy(RASP)is increasingly used as a surgical treatment option for large benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)(>80 mL).However,there is no sufficient expert consensus or guidelines to guide clinical practice.We aimed to obtain expert opinions for RASP for large BPH.Methods:A systematic review of the literature was performed in April 2024 using the PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science databases.Search terms were combined to construct the following search strings:(robotic)AND(simple OR benign)AND(prostatectomy).Search results were filtered by language(English only),species(human),and publication type(original article).This study used a two-phase modified Delphi approach.Results:In this expert consensus,some frequently used RASP techniques,including robot-assisted retropubic prostatectomy,robot-assisted transvesical prostatectomy,and robot-assisted urethra-sparing prostatectomy,are described.RASP offers a short learning curve for surgeons with experience in robotic surgery.Severe complications are rare in patients who undergo RASP.Conclusion:RASP technique can be recommended as a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic BPH patients with large prostate glands.
文摘The ISO Central Secretariat and the ISO/TC 314,Ageing societies,awarded Hou Fei,Cao Lili,and Wang Qi from CNIS for their contributions to ISO 25556:2025,Ageing societies-General requirements and guidelines for ageing-inclusive digital economy.
文摘The modernization of the Traditional East Medicine industry has increasingly emphasized the role of collaborative innovation across the entire industrial chain.This paper investigates the mechanisms by which experts in cultivation,processing,R&D,production,and clinical application interact to enhance overall efficiency.By analyzing the bottlenecks in resource allocation,knowledge integration,and institutional design,the study proposes a comprehensive framework of collaborative mechanisms.The results highlight that multi-dimensional collaboration not only improves innovation efficiency but also accelerates the translation of scientific research into industrial outcomes.The findings provide theoretical support and practical implications for improving the synergy of experts in the Traditional East Medicine industry and contribute to the sustainable development of traditional medicine under modern industrial demands.
文摘The International Federation of Standards Users(IFAN)held the 52nd IFAN Members’Assembly and associated meetings on October 20-22 in Milan,Italy,which was hosted by the Italian standards body UNI.Xia Weijia(Vivian),Member of the IFAN Board and Director of International Standards Department of China Association for Standardization(CAS),was elected Vice-President of IFAN with a term of office from 2026 to 2028.It is the first time for a Chinese expert to take the position,which marks a further step of China’s participation in international standardization.
文摘Urban transportation planning involves evaluating multiple conflicting criteria such as accessibility,cost-effectiveness,and environmental impact,often under uncertainty and incomplete information.These complex decisions require input from various stakeholders,including planners,policymakers,engineers,and community representatives,whose opinions may differ or contradict.Traditional decision-making approaches struggle to effectively handle such bipolar and multivalued expert evaluations.To address these challenges,we propose a novel decisionmaking framework based on Pythagorean fuzzy N-bipolar soft expert sets.This model allows experts to express both positive and negative opinions on a multinary scale,capturing nuanced judgments with higher accuracy.It introduces algebraic operations and a structured aggregation algorithm to systematically integrate and resolve conflicting expert inputs.Applied to a real-world case study,the framework evaluated five urban transport strategies based on key criteria,producing final scores as follows:improving public transit(−0.70),optimizing traffic signal timing(1.86),enhancing pedestrian infrastructure(3.10),expanding bike lanes(0.59),and implementing congestion pricing(0.77).The results clearly identify enhancing pedestrian infrastructure as the most suitable option,having obtained the highest final score of 3.10.Comparative analysis demonstrates the framework’s superior capability in modeling expert consensus,managing uncertainty,and supporting transparent multi-criteria group decision-making.
基金supported by the Nanyang Technological University Start-Up Grant(#022387‒00001).
文摘Objective:To establish consensus on Chinese Herbal Medicine(CHM)for rheumatoid arthritis(RA)among 21 Singaporean experts,this study addressed the lack of CHM clinical practice guidelines(CPGs)in Singapore.Despite advancements in RA therapies,the disease's progressive nature and high costs of novel treatments worsen disparities in management and outcomes.The initiative aimed to bridge this gap by developing expert-backed recommendations for CHM use in RA care.Methods:The group of experts conducted two rounds of Delphi surveys containing 29 items identified from a literature review.Consensus was defined as≥75%of votes in dichotomized ratings on a fivepoint ordinal scale for recognition.Items that did not reach consensus were discussed in a focus group with four selected experts.Results:Nineteen experts completed both rounds of Delphi surveys.A consensus was reached for 27 items,which encompassed Chinese medicine rationale,pattern differentiation,management,CHM prescription,and co-effectiveness with pharmacological therapy.Collective expert opinions were formed for the two remaining items.All items received a recognition score>3.5.Conclusions:The consensus derived from this study provides a foundation for CHM CPGs for RA in Singapore.However,the findings are limited by the demographic composition of the experts and the representativeness of the patient pool.
文摘An expert decision support system (EDSS) for multi-bins balance and contro1 of orequality in production ore bins of some large-scale open pit iron mine in China has been developed byexpert svitem tool software VP-EXPERT and integration software LOTUS 1-2-3 in this paper. Itis known by practicing that a medium-scale EDSS constructed on microcomputer is completcly, feaasible by means of VP-EXEPERT to construct knowledge base system (KBS), LOTUS 1-2-3 tomake decision support system (DSS) and link them with BAT.
文摘The expert set theory performs an important part in making decisions. It can successfully convey the opinions of every expert since it includes several experts. In this study, generalizations and soft expert sets are combined. First, the generalized soft expert set notion is presented, then follows the definition of operation approaches and characteristics as the complement, union, intersection, AND and OR. The application of the generalized soft expert set concept to decision issues is then presented with an example. The study also introduces the idea of a generalized soft expert matrix and demonstrates how it may be used to solve decision-making issues. The most striking aspect of this paper is to present the concepts of generalized soft expert sets and generalized soft expert matrices and to apply them to the same decision-making scenario.
