Prisoner’s Dilemma is a master trope for relaying the permanent impasse or dilemma of cooperation versus defection.In Prisoner’s Dilemma Richard Powers narrates a multiform of dilemma mainly narrating Eddie Hobson’...Prisoner’s Dilemma is a master trope for relaying the permanent impasse or dilemma of cooperation versus defection.In Prisoner’s Dilemma Richard Powers narrates a multiform of dilemma mainly narrating Eddie Hobson’s traumatic history,along with Eddie’s attempt to carry out a strategy—Eddie’s ideal Hobstown which is supposed to cope with the confused dilemma.Pow⁃ers’strategic moral insights are revealed by assuming that each player feels sympathy for the other and a moral cooperative instead of antagonistic solution to the Prisoner’s Dilemma will be found.展开更多
Without cooperative behaviors, our society or organization falls into social dilemma situations where every member selects uncooperative (defective) behaviors, and the situation gets worse and worse. Such a situatio...Without cooperative behaviors, our society or organization falls into social dilemma situations where every member selects uncooperative (defective) behaviors, and the situation gets worse and worse. Such a situation in a society or an organization leads to violation of social or organizational rules, and at the worst case it suffers from serious accidents or scandals. Therefore, it is important for us to make efforts and take measures to elicit cooperative behaviors. It was demonstrated theoretically that altruism strategy and adaptive prediction and ascertainment strategy are in some cases better than rational strategy under the situation of social dilemma. We built up a mathematical model in order to examine how the probability of correctly predicting and ascertaining the behavior (cooperation or defection) of opponents and the mixture of (a) altruism (all cooperation) strategy, (b) individualism (all defection) strategy, and (c) adaptive prediction and ascertainment strategy affected the expected profit. Simulation results showed that the tit-for-tat strategy was better than the rational (individualism) strategy when the probability of correctly predicting and ascertaining defection of the opponent was considerably higher. As an application of the basic study above, it was explored, using a simulation method, how such a system as opening reputation or peer review in public could work satisfactorily to prevent defective behaviors in auction dealing. The result showed that the information on the handle name and the reputation effectively worked to prevent defective behaviors.展开更多
In this study,we examine the problem of predicting customer defection in a noncontractual setting.Motivated by recent work on machine learning using multiple time slices,we develop a novel training and testing framewo...In this study,we examine the problem of predicting customer defection in a noncontractual setting.Motivated by recent work on machine learning using multiple time slices,we develop a novel training and testing framework,the sliding multi-time slicing(SMTS)method.We apply this method to data from the largest marketplace in Greece,namely,Skroutz,considering the standard features that account for the important characteristics of customer activity and custom performance metrics aimed at capturing business-related goals established by the company.The dataset comprises customers over a relatively short period,since April 2018,the number of which has also exhibited a significant increase in recent months.Despite these difficulties and the inherent seasonality of customer defection,our results demonstrate that,with SMTS,developing models that outperform previous approaches and optimize decision-making is possible.We validate the approach to a benchmark dataset from the commerce sector and discuss the practical considerations and requirements of the proposed method.展开更多
In our society, it is a major issue to enhance cooperative behaviors. Without this, our society fall into social dilemma situations, and gets worse and worse. Such a situation in an organization leads to violation of ...In our society, it is a major issue to enhance cooperative behaviors. Without this, our society fall into social dilemma situations, and gets worse and worse. Such a situation in an organization leads to violation of social or organizational rules, and at the worst case it suffers from serious accidents or scandals. Therefore, it is important for organizational managers to make efforts and take measures to enhance cooperative behaviors. Although there seem to be many ways to constantly elicit cooperative behaviors, the punishment is one of the most effective measures for enhancing cooperation. This study focused on the effects of penalty and probability of the revelation of defection on the cooperation, and getting insight into how punishment strategy should be used to get rid of social dilemmas and enhance cooperation. This study conducted a simulation experiment to find the proper penal regulations condition that can suppress violations (defective behavior) in a 2-person prisoner's dilemma situation. The effects of probability of the revelation of defection and penalty to revelation on the cooperative behavior were identified with the interactive effect of both experimental factors. The defection (uncooperative behavior) decreased when the penalty to the defection was heavy and the probability of the revelation of defection was low than that when the penalty to the defection was light and the probability of the revelation of the defection was high.展开更多
T he residual stray magnetic fields present in ferromagnetic casting slabs were investigated in this work,which result from the magnetic fields generated during the steel casting process.Existing optical detection met...T he residual stray magnetic fields present in ferromagnetic casting slabs were investigated in this work,which result from the magnetic fields generated during the steel casting process.Existing optical detection methods face challenges owing to surface oxide scales,and conventional high-precision magnetic sensors are ineffective at high temperatures.To overcome these limitations,a small coil sensor was employed to measure the residual magnetism strength in oscillation traces,using metal magnetic memory and electromagnetic induction methods,which can carry out detection without an external excitation source.Using this technology,the proposed scheme successfully detects defects at high tempe-ratures(up to 670℃)without a cooling device.The key findings include the ability to detect both surface and near-surface defects,such as cracks and oscillation marks,with an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of 7.2 dB after signal processing.The method’s practicality was validated in a steel mill environment,where testing on casting slabs effectively detected defects,providing a foundation for improving industrial quality control.The proposed detection scheme offers a significant advancement in nondestructive testing(NDT)for high-temperature applications,contributing to more efficient and accurate monitoring of ferromagnetic material integrity.展开更多
The reliable operation of power grid secondary equipment is an important guarantee for the safety and stability of the power system.However,various defects could be produced in the secondary equipment during longtermo...The reliable operation of power grid secondary equipment is an important guarantee for the safety and stability of the power system.However,various defects could be produced in the secondary equipment during longtermoperation.The complex relationship between the defect phenomenon andmulti-layer causes and the probabilistic influence of secondary equipment cannot be described through knowledge extraction and fusion technology by existing methods,which limits the real-time and accuracy of defect identification.Therefore,a defect recognition method based on the Bayesian network and knowledge graph fusion is proposed.The defect data of secondary equipment is transformed into the structured knowledge graph through knowledge extraction and fusion technology.The knowledge graph of power grid secondary equipment is mapped to the Bayesian network framework,combined with historical defect data,and introduced Noisy-OR nodes.The prior and conditional probabilities of the Bayesian network are then reasonably assigned to build a model that reflects the probability dependence between defect phenomena and potential causes in power grid secondary equipment.Defect identification of power grid secondary equipment is achieved by defect subgraph search based on the knowledge graph,and defect inference based on the Bayesian network.Practical application cases prove this method’s effectiveness in identifying secondary equipment defect causes,improving identification accuracy and efficiency.展开更多
Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled t...Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as promising photovoltaic technologies owing to their remarkable power conversion efficiency(PCE).However,heat accumulation under continuous illumination remains a critical bot...Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as promising photovoltaic technologies owing to their remarkable power conversion efficiency(PCE).However,heat accumulation under continuous illumination remains a critical bottleneck,severely affecting device stability and long-term operational performance.Herein,we present a multifunctional strategy by incorporating highly thermally conductive Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) MXene nanosheets into the perovskite layer to simultaneously enhance thermal management and optoelectronic properties.The Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) nanosheets,embedded at perovskite grain boundaries,construct efficient thermal conduction pathways,significantly improving the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the film.This leads to a notable reduction in the device’s steady-state operating temperature from 42.96 to 39.97 under 100 mW cm^(−2) illumination,thereby alleviating heat-induced performance degradation.Beyond thermal regulation,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X),with high conductivity and negatively charged surface terminations,also serves as an effective defect passivation agent,reducing trap-assisted recombination,while simultaneously facilitating charge extraction and transport by optimizing interfacial energy alignment.As a result,the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X)-modified PSC achieve a champion PCE of 25.13%and exhibit outstanding thermal stability,retaining 80%of the initial PCE after 500 h of thermal aging at 85 and 30±5%relative humidity.(In contrast,control PSC retain only 58%after 200 h.)Moreover,under continuous maximum power point tracking in N2 atmosphere,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X)-modified PSC retained 70%of the initial PCE after 500 h,whereas the control PSC drop sharply to 20%.These findings highlight the synergistic role of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) in thermal management and optoelectronic performance,paving the way for the development of high-efficiency and heat-resistant perovskite photovoltaics.展开更多
To address the challenges of high-precision optical surface defect detection,we propose a novel design for a wide-field and broadband light field camera in this work.The proposed system can achieve a 50°field of ...To address the challenges of high-precision optical surface defect detection,we propose a novel design for a wide-field and broadband light field camera in this work.The proposed system can achieve a 50°field of view and operates at both visible and near-infrared wavelengths.Using the principles of light field imaging,the proposed design enables 3D reconstruction of optical surfaces,thus enabling vertical surface height measurements with enhanced accuracy.Using Zemax-based simulations,we evaluate the system’s modulation transfer function,its optical aberrations,and its tolerance to shape variations through Zernike coefficient adjustments.The results demonstrate that this camera can achieve the required spatial resolution while also maintaining high imaging quality and thus offers a promising solution for advanced optical surface defect inspection.展开更多
In printed circuit board(PCB)manufacturing,surface defects can significantly affect product quality.To address the performance degradation,high false detection rates,and missed detections caused by complex backgrounds...In printed circuit board(PCB)manufacturing,surface defects can significantly affect product quality.To address the performance degradation,high false detection rates,and missed detections caused by complex backgrounds in current intelligent inspection algorithms,this paper proposes CG-YOLOv8,a lightweight and improved model based on YOLOv8n for PCB surface defect detection.The proposed method optimizes the network architecture and compresses parameters to reduce model complexity while maintaining high detection accuracy,thereby enhancing the capability of identifying diverse defects under complex conditions.Specifically,a cascaded multi-receptive field(CMRF)module is adopted to replace the SPPF module in the backbone to improve feature perception,and an inverted residual mobile block(IRMB)is integrated into the C2f module to further enhance performance.Additionally,conventional convolution layers are replaced with GSConv to reduce computational cost,and a lightweight Convolutional Block Attention Module based Convolution(CBAMConv)module is introduced after Grouped Spatial Convolution(GSConv)to preserve accuracy through attention mechanisms.The detection head is also optimized by removing medium and large-scale detection layers,thereby enhancing the model’s ability to detect small-scale defects and further reducing complexity.Experimental results show that,compared to the original YOLOv8n,the proposed CG-YOLOv8 reduces parameter count by 53.9%,improves mAP@0.5 by 2.2%,and increases precision and recall by 2.0%and 1.8%,respectively.These improvements demonstrate that CG-YOLOv8 offers an efficient and lightweight solution for PCB surface defect detection.展开更多
In order to investigate the effect of die wall thickness on morphologies of defect band,a stepped mold with a wall thickness of 5 mm,4 mm,3 mm,2 mm,and 1 mm was designed to carry out high pressure die casting experime...In order to investigate the effect of die wall thickness on morphologies of defect band,a stepped mold with a wall thickness of 5 mm,4 mm,3 mm,2 mm,and 1 mm was designed to carry out high pressure die casting experiments with AlSi10 MgMn alloy.For castings with wall thickness of 2-4 mm,the ratio of the mean defect band width(w)and mean grain size(d)in the defect band(w/d)ranges 7-18,while it increases to 24.47 for the 5 mm-thick casting.This difference is related with the filling speed and the distribution of externally solidified crystals(ESCs).The mold flow analysis indicates that the filling speed decreases from 25.41 m·s^(-1)to 11.07 m·s^(-1)when wall thickness increases from 2 mm to 5 mm.Due to the decreasing filling speed along the wall thickness,ESCs gradually diffuse from the center to the defect band,which keep the shear strength in the defect band at a high-level during filling.Meanwhile,the shear strength generated during the filling also decreases as the shear rate drops.Finally,the defect bands in the 5 mm-thick region become widen and indistinct,and the porosity is as high as 5.25%.展开更多
Photosynthesis is a promising method for H_(2)O_(2)production,but its application in pure water is limited by slow oxidation kinetics and rapid photocarrier recombination of photocatalysts.Herein,a novel defective car...Photosynthesis is a promising method for H_(2)O_(2)production,but its application in pure water is limited by slow oxidation kinetics and rapid photocarrier recombination of photocatalysts.Herein,a novel defective carbon nitride photocatalyst(D-C3-xN4)containing the C vacancies and the frustrated Lewis pairs(B and N of cyano group)is designed for H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis,and the role of C vacancies on the electron transfer mechanism during photocatalysis is systematically investigated.The D-C_(3-x)N_(4) exhibits a H_(2)O_(2)production rate of 140.1μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) in pure water,which is 87.6 times that of C_(3)N_(4).Such superior performance for H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis is found to arise from the C vacancies and frustrated Lewis pairs(FLPs).The C vacancies have strong electron-trapping ability,which greatly enhances the separation of photocarriers.The C vacancies can also effectively reduce O_(2)to*OOH via a proton-coupled process,which significantly accelerates the O_(2)reduction kinetics.Meanwhile,the FLPs show an outstanding catalytic activity for H_(2)O oxidation.This study not only provides a new structure for highly active photocatalysts,but also deepens the understanding of the electron transfer mechanism of photocatalysts with trapped sites.展开更多
N umerous neurological disorders negatively impact the nervous system,either through loss of neurons or by disrupting the normal functioning of neural networks.These impairments manifest as cognitive defects,memory lo...N umerous neurological disorders negatively impact the nervous system,either through loss of neurons or by disrupting the normal functioning of neural networks.These impairments manifest as cognitive defects,memory loss,behavioral abnormalities,and motor dysfunctions.Decades of research have significantly advanced our understanding of the pathophysiology underlying neurodegene rative diseases,including Alzheimer's disease(AD),Parkinson's disease,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,and others.展开更多
While thermal air exfoliation is widely used to prepare graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets,the effects of calcination conditions and atmosphere on their electronic structure and photocatalytic CO_(2)redu...While thermal air exfoliation is widely used to prepare graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets,the effects of calcination conditions and atmosphere on their electronic structure and photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)performance remain systematically unexplored.We prepared g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets with varying thickness and defects by controlling exfoliation parameters.The obtained nanosheets calcined longest in air exhibited highest CO_(2)RR activity,twice that of bulk g-C_(3)N_(4).The comprehensive analysis of structural characterizations indicates the thickness of g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets became thinner,and the defects increased as the calcination time increased.The N vacancies(N_(v))and O-doping caused by N_(2) and O_(2)from air,respectively,enable valence band elevation(N_(v))and conduction band depression(O-doping)that collectively redistribute the electronic structure.Nitrogen/oxygen dual-defects generated impurity levels,reduced the work function and band gap of g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets,and served as shallow traps for photogenerated e^(-).The results of in-situ spectroscopy indicate these increased effective e^(-)are enriched around of N atoms to react with the adsorbed CO_(2).During the CO_(2)reduction process,the N_(v) promoted the formation of*COOH,and this dual-defect co-promoted the*CO desorption,resulting in the improved CO_(2)RR activity.These results comprehensively analyze the regulatory effect of thermal air calcination on the electronic structure of g-C_(3)N_(4),providing valuable insights for designing g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets based photocatalysts for CO_(2)RR.展开更多
Based on inspection data,the authors analyze and summarize the main types and distribution characteristics of tunnel structural defects.These defects are classified into three types:surface defects,internal defects,an...Based on inspection data,the authors analyze and summarize the main types and distribution characteristics of tunnel structural defects.These defects are classified into three types:surface defects,internal defects,and defects behind the structure.To address the need for rapid detection of different defect types,the current state of rapid detection technologies and equipment,both domestically and internationally,is systematically reviewed.The research reveals that surface defect detection technologies and equipment have developed rapidly in recent years.Notably,the integration of machine vision and laser scanning technologies have significantly improved detection efficiency and accuracy,achieving crack detection precision of up to 0.1 mm.However,the non-contact rapid detection of internal and behind-the-structure defects remains constrained by hardware limitations,with traditional detection remaining dominant.Nevertheless,phased array radar,ultrasonic,and acoustic vibration detection technologies have become research hotspots in recent years,offering promising directions for detecting these challenging defect types.Additionally,the application of multisensor fusion technology in rapid detection equipment has further enhanced detection capabilities.Devices such as cameras,3D laser scanners,infrared thermal imagers,and radar demonstrate significant advantages in rapid detection.Future research in tunnel inspection should prioritize breakthroughs in rapid detection technologies for internal and behind-the-structure defects.Efforts should also focus on developing multifunctional integrated detection vehicles that can simultaneously inspect both surface and internal structures.Furthermore,progress in fully automated,intelligent systems with precise defect identification and real-time reporting will be essential to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of tunnel inspection.展开更多
Perovskite quantum dot light-emitting diodes(Pe-QLEDs)have shown immense application potential in display and lighting fields due to their narrow full-width at half maximum(FWHM)and high photoluminescence quantum yiel...Perovskite quantum dot light-emitting diodes(Pe-QLEDs)have shown immense application potential in display and lighting fields due to their narrow full-width at half maximum(FWHM)and high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY).Despite significant advancements in their performance,challenges such as defects and ion migration still hinder their long-term stability and operational efficiency.To address these issues,various optimization strategies,including ligand engineering,interface passivation,and self-assembly strategy,are being actively researched.This review focuses on the synthesis methods,challenges and optimization of perovskite quantum dots,which are critical for the commercialization and large-scale production of high-performance and stable Pe-QLEDs.展开更多
Fecal incontinence is a common condition that can significantly impact patients’quality of life.Obstetric anal sphincter injury and anorectal surgeries are common etiologies.Endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometr...Fecal incontinence is a common condition that can significantly impact patients’quality of life.Obstetric anal sphincter injury and anorectal surgeries are common etiologies.Endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry are important diagnostic tools for evaluating patients.There are various treatment options,including diet,lifestyle modifications,drugs,biofeedback therapy,tibial and sacral nerve neuromodulation therapy,and surgery.In this editorial,we will discuss current controversies and novel approaches to fecal incontinence.Screening for asymptomatic anal sphincter defects after obstetric anal sphincter injury and in patients with inflammatory bowel disease is not generally recommended,but may be helpful in selected patients.The Garg incontinence score is a new score that includes the assessment of solid,liquid,flatus,mucous,stress and urge fecal incontinence.Novel tests such as translumbosacral anorectal magnetic stimulation and novel therapies such as translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy are promising diagnostic and treatment options,for both fecal incontinence and neuropathy.Home biofeedback therapy can overcome some limitations of the office-based therapy.Skeletal muscle-derived cell implantation of the external anal sphincter has been further studied as a possible treatment option.Sacral neuromodulation may be useful in scleroderma,congenital fecal incontinence and inflammatory bowel disease but merits further study.展开更多
The scratching mechanism of polycrystallineγ-TiAl alloy was investigated at the atomic scale using the molecular dynamics method,with a focus on the influence of different grain sizes.The analysis encompassed tribolo...The scratching mechanism of polycrystallineγ-TiAl alloy was investigated at the atomic scale using the molecular dynamics method,with a focus on the influence of different grain sizes.The analysis encompassed tribological characteristics,scratch morphology,subsurface defect distribution,temperature variations,and stress states during the scratching process.The findings indicate that the scratch force,number of recovered atoms,and pile-up height exhibit abrupt changes when the critical size is 9.41 nm due to the influence of the inverse Hall-Petch effect.Variations in the number of grain boundaries and randomness of grain orientation result in different accumulation patterns on the scratch surface.Notably,single crystal materials and those with 3.73 nm in grain size display more regular surface morphology.Furthermore,smaller grain size leads to an increase in average coefficient of friction,removed atoms number,and wear rate.While it also causes higher temperatures with a larger range of distributions.Due to the barrier effect of grain boundaries,smaller grains exhibit reduced microscopic defects.Additionally,average von Mises stress and hydrostatic compressive stress at the indenter tip decrease as grain size decreases owing to grain boundary obstruction.展开更多
Lutetium oxide(Lu_(2)O_(3))is recognized as a potential laser crystal material,and it is noted for its high ther⁃mal conductivity,low phonon energy,and strong crystal field.Nevertheless,its high melting point of 2450...Lutetium oxide(Lu_(2)O_(3))is recognized as a potential laser crystal material,and it is noted for its high ther⁃mal conductivity,low phonon energy,and strong crystal field.Nevertheless,its high melting point of 2450℃induces significant temperature gradients,resulting in a proliferation of defects.The scarcity of comprehensive research on this crystal’s defects hinders the enhancement of crystal quality.In this study,we employed the chemical etching method to examine the etching effects on Lu_(2)O_(3)crystals under various conditions and to identify the optimal conditions for investi⁃gating the dislocation defects of Lu_(2)O_(3)crystals(mass fraction 70%H3PO4,160℃,15-18 min).The morphologies of dislocation etch pits on the(111)-and(110)-oriented Lu_(2)O_(3)wafers were characterized using microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.This research addresses the gap in understanding Lu_(2)O_(3)line defects and offers guidance for optimizing the crystal growth process and improving crystal quality.展开更多
文摘Prisoner’s Dilemma is a master trope for relaying the permanent impasse or dilemma of cooperation versus defection.In Prisoner’s Dilemma Richard Powers narrates a multiform of dilemma mainly narrating Eddie Hobson’s traumatic history,along with Eddie’s attempt to carry out a strategy—Eddie’s ideal Hobstown which is supposed to cope with the confused dilemma.Pow⁃ers’strategic moral insights are revealed by assuming that each player feels sympathy for the other and a moral cooperative instead of antagonistic solution to the Prisoner’s Dilemma will be found.
文摘Without cooperative behaviors, our society or organization falls into social dilemma situations where every member selects uncooperative (defective) behaviors, and the situation gets worse and worse. Such a situation in a society or an organization leads to violation of social or organizational rules, and at the worst case it suffers from serious accidents or scandals. Therefore, it is important for us to make efforts and take measures to elicit cooperative behaviors. It was demonstrated theoretically that altruism strategy and adaptive prediction and ascertainment strategy are in some cases better than rational strategy under the situation of social dilemma. We built up a mathematical model in order to examine how the probability of correctly predicting and ascertaining the behavior (cooperation or defection) of opponents and the mixture of (a) altruism (all cooperation) strategy, (b) individualism (all defection) strategy, and (c) adaptive prediction and ascertainment strategy affected the expected profit. Simulation results showed that the tit-for-tat strategy was better than the rational (individualism) strategy when the probability of correctly predicting and ascertaining defection of the opponent was considerably higher. As an application of the basic study above, it was explored, using a simulation method, how such a system as opening reputation or peer review in public could work satisfactorily to prevent defective behaviors in auction dealing. The result showed that the information on the handle name and the reputation effectively worked to prevent defective behaviors.
文摘In this study,we examine the problem of predicting customer defection in a noncontractual setting.Motivated by recent work on machine learning using multiple time slices,we develop a novel training and testing framework,the sliding multi-time slicing(SMTS)method.We apply this method to data from the largest marketplace in Greece,namely,Skroutz,considering the standard features that account for the important characteristics of customer activity and custom performance metrics aimed at capturing business-related goals established by the company.The dataset comprises customers over a relatively short period,since April 2018,the number of which has also exhibited a significant increase in recent months.Despite these difficulties and the inherent seasonality of customer defection,our results demonstrate that,with SMTS,developing models that outperform previous approaches and optimize decision-making is possible.We validate the approach to a benchmark dataset from the commerce sector and discuss the practical considerations and requirements of the proposed method.
文摘In our society, it is a major issue to enhance cooperative behaviors. Without this, our society fall into social dilemma situations, and gets worse and worse. Such a situation in an organization leads to violation of social or organizational rules, and at the worst case it suffers from serious accidents or scandals. Therefore, it is important for organizational managers to make efforts and take measures to enhance cooperative behaviors. Although there seem to be many ways to constantly elicit cooperative behaviors, the punishment is one of the most effective measures for enhancing cooperation. This study focused on the effects of penalty and probability of the revelation of defection on the cooperation, and getting insight into how punishment strategy should be used to get rid of social dilemmas and enhance cooperation. This study conducted a simulation experiment to find the proper penal regulations condition that can suppress violations (defective behavior) in a 2-person prisoner's dilemma situation. The effects of probability of the revelation of defection and penalty to revelation on the cooperative behavior were identified with the interactive effect of both experimental factors. The defection (uncooperative behavior) decreased when the penalty to the defection was heavy and the probability of the revelation of defection was low than that when the penalty to the defection was light and the probability of the revelation of the defection was high.
文摘T he residual stray magnetic fields present in ferromagnetic casting slabs were investigated in this work,which result from the magnetic fields generated during the steel casting process.Existing optical detection methods face challenges owing to surface oxide scales,and conventional high-precision magnetic sensors are ineffective at high temperatures.To overcome these limitations,a small coil sensor was employed to measure the residual magnetism strength in oscillation traces,using metal magnetic memory and electromagnetic induction methods,which can carry out detection without an external excitation source.Using this technology,the proposed scheme successfully detects defects at high tempe-ratures(up to 670℃)without a cooling device.The key findings include the ability to detect both surface and near-surface defects,such as cracks and oscillation marks,with an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of 7.2 dB after signal processing.The method’s practicality was validated in a steel mill environment,where testing on casting slabs effectively detected defects,providing a foundation for improving industrial quality control.The proposed detection scheme offers a significant advancement in nondestructive testing(NDT)for high-temperature applications,contributing to more efficient and accurate monitoring of ferromagnetic material integrity.
基金supported by the State Grid Southwest Branch Project“Research on Defect Diagnosis and Early Warning Technology of Relay Protection and Safety Automation Devices Based on Multi-Source Heterogeneous Defect Data”.
文摘The reliable operation of power grid secondary equipment is an important guarantee for the safety and stability of the power system.However,various defects could be produced in the secondary equipment during longtermoperation.The complex relationship between the defect phenomenon andmulti-layer causes and the probabilistic influence of secondary equipment cannot be described through knowledge extraction and fusion technology by existing methods,which limits the real-time and accuracy of defect identification.Therefore,a defect recognition method based on the Bayesian network and knowledge graph fusion is proposed.The defect data of secondary equipment is transformed into the structured knowledge graph through knowledge extraction and fusion technology.The knowledge graph of power grid secondary equipment is mapped to the Bayesian network framework,combined with historical defect data,and introduced Noisy-OR nodes.The prior and conditional probabilities of the Bayesian network are then reasonably assigned to build a model that reflects the probability dependence between defect phenomena and potential causes in power grid secondary equipment.Defect identification of power grid secondary equipment is achieved by defect subgraph search based on the knowledge graph,and defect inference based on the Bayesian network.Practical application cases prove this method’s effectiveness in identifying secondary equipment defect causes,improving identification accuracy and efficiency.
基金supported by the Research Project on Strengthening the Construction of an Important Ecological Security Barrier in Northern China by Higher Education Institutions in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(STAQZX202313)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Education Science‘14th Five-Year Plan’2024 Annual Research Project(NGJGH2024635).
文摘Vacancy defects,as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices,play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals.However,the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood.In this study,transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys,suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation.To complement these observations,first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum.The stress response,total energy,density of states(DOS),and differential charge density were examined under varying compressive strain(ε=0–0.1)and temperature(0–600 K).The results indicate that face-centered vacancies tend to reduce mechanical strength and perturb electronic states near the Fermi level,whereas corner and edge vacancies appear to have weaker effects.Elevated temperatures may partially restore electronic uniformity through thermal excitation.Overall,these findings suggest that vacancy position exerts a critical but position-dependent influence on coupled structure-property relationships,offering theoretical insights and preliminary experimental support for defect-engineered aluminum alloy design.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62374029,22175029,62474033,and W2433038)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.YESS20220550)+2 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024NSFSC0250)the Natural Science Foundation of Shenzhen Innovation Committee(JCYJ20210324135614040)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.ZYGX2022J032).
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as promising photovoltaic technologies owing to their remarkable power conversion efficiency(PCE).However,heat accumulation under continuous illumination remains a critical bottleneck,severely affecting device stability and long-term operational performance.Herein,we present a multifunctional strategy by incorporating highly thermally conductive Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) MXene nanosheets into the perovskite layer to simultaneously enhance thermal management and optoelectronic properties.The Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) nanosheets,embedded at perovskite grain boundaries,construct efficient thermal conduction pathways,significantly improving the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the film.This leads to a notable reduction in the device’s steady-state operating temperature from 42.96 to 39.97 under 100 mW cm^(−2) illumination,thereby alleviating heat-induced performance degradation.Beyond thermal regulation,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X),with high conductivity and negatively charged surface terminations,also serves as an effective defect passivation agent,reducing trap-assisted recombination,while simultaneously facilitating charge extraction and transport by optimizing interfacial energy alignment.As a result,the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X)-modified PSC achieve a champion PCE of 25.13%and exhibit outstanding thermal stability,retaining 80%of the initial PCE after 500 h of thermal aging at 85 and 30±5%relative humidity.(In contrast,control PSC retain only 58%after 200 h.)Moreover,under continuous maximum power point tracking in N2 atmosphere,Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X)-modified PSC retained 70%of the initial PCE after 500 h,whereas the control PSC drop sharply to 20%.These findings highlight the synergistic role of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(X) in thermal management and optoelectronic performance,paving the way for the development of high-efficiency and heat-resistant perovskite photovoltaics.
基金supported by the Jilin Science and Technology Development Plan(20240101029JJ)the following study:synchronized high-speed detection of surface shape and defects in the grinding stage of complex surfaces(KLMSZZ202305)+3 种基金for the high-precision wide dynamic large aperture optical inspection system for fine astronomical observation by the National Major Research Instrument Development Project(62127901)for ultrasmooth manufacturing technology of large diameter complex curved surface by the National Key R&D Program(2022YFB3403405)for research on the key technology of rapid synchronous detection of surface shape and subsurface defects in the grinding stage of large diameter complex surfaces by the International Cooperation Project(2025010157)The Key Laboratory of Optical System Advanced Manufacturing Technology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(2022KLOMT02-04)also supported this study.
文摘To address the challenges of high-precision optical surface defect detection,we propose a novel design for a wide-field and broadband light field camera in this work.The proposed system can achieve a 50°field of view and operates at both visible and near-infrared wavelengths.Using the principles of light field imaging,the proposed design enables 3D reconstruction of optical surfaces,thus enabling vertical surface height measurements with enhanced accuracy.Using Zemax-based simulations,we evaluate the system’s modulation transfer function,its optical aberrations,and its tolerance to shape variations through Zernike coefficient adjustments.The results demonstrate that this camera can achieve the required spatial resolution while also maintaining high imaging quality and thus offers a promising solution for advanced optical surface defect inspection.
基金funded by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2341223)the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.4232067).
文摘In printed circuit board(PCB)manufacturing,surface defects can significantly affect product quality.To address the performance degradation,high false detection rates,and missed detections caused by complex backgrounds in current intelligent inspection algorithms,this paper proposes CG-YOLOv8,a lightweight and improved model based on YOLOv8n for PCB surface defect detection.The proposed method optimizes the network architecture and compresses parameters to reduce model complexity while maintaining high detection accuracy,thereby enhancing the capability of identifying diverse defects under complex conditions.Specifically,a cascaded multi-receptive field(CMRF)module is adopted to replace the SPPF module in the backbone to improve feature perception,and an inverted residual mobile block(IRMB)is integrated into the C2f module to further enhance performance.Additionally,conventional convolution layers are replaced with GSConv to reduce computational cost,and a lightweight Convolutional Block Attention Module based Convolution(CBAMConv)module is introduced after Grouped Spatial Convolution(GSConv)to preserve accuracy through attention mechanisms.The detection head is also optimized by removing medium and large-scale detection layers,thereby enhancing the model’s ability to detect small-scale defects and further reducing complexity.Experimental results show that,compared to the original YOLOv8n,the proposed CG-YOLOv8 reduces parameter count by 53.9%,improves mAP@0.5 by 2.2%,and increases precision and recall by 2.0%and 1.8%,respectively.These improvements demonstrate that CG-YOLOv8 offers an efficient and lightweight solution for PCB surface defect detection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52474396 and 52175284)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB3404201)。
文摘In order to investigate the effect of die wall thickness on morphologies of defect band,a stepped mold with a wall thickness of 5 mm,4 mm,3 mm,2 mm,and 1 mm was designed to carry out high pressure die casting experiments with AlSi10 MgMn alloy.For castings with wall thickness of 2-4 mm,the ratio of the mean defect band width(w)and mean grain size(d)in the defect band(w/d)ranges 7-18,while it increases to 24.47 for the 5 mm-thick casting.This difference is related with the filling speed and the distribution of externally solidified crystals(ESCs).The mold flow analysis indicates that the filling speed decreases from 25.41 m·s^(-1)to 11.07 m·s^(-1)when wall thickness increases from 2 mm to 5 mm.Due to the decreasing filling speed along the wall thickness,ESCs gradually diffuse from the center to the defect band,which keep the shear strength in the defect band at a high-level during filling.Meanwhile,the shear strength generated during the filling also decreases as the shear rate drops.Finally,the defect bands in the 5 mm-thick region become widen and indistinct,and the porosity is as high as 5.25%.
基金supported by the Shaanxi Sanqin Scholars Innovation Team,the Science and Technology Project of Yan’an City(No.2023-CYL-193)the Key Science Research Plan of Department of Education in Shaanxi Province(No.23JS070)the Science Research Training Project(No.CLXZ2207).
文摘Photosynthesis is a promising method for H_(2)O_(2)production,but its application in pure water is limited by slow oxidation kinetics and rapid photocarrier recombination of photocatalysts.Herein,a novel defective carbon nitride photocatalyst(D-C3-xN4)containing the C vacancies and the frustrated Lewis pairs(B and N of cyano group)is designed for H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis,and the role of C vacancies on the electron transfer mechanism during photocatalysis is systematically investigated.The D-C_(3-x)N_(4) exhibits a H_(2)O_(2)production rate of 140.1μmol·g^(-1)·h^(-1) in pure water,which is 87.6 times that of C_(3)N_(4).Such superior performance for H_(2)O_(2)photosynthesis is found to arise from the C vacancies and frustrated Lewis pairs(FLPs).The C vacancies have strong electron-trapping ability,which greatly enhances the separation of photocarriers.The C vacancies can also effectively reduce O_(2)to*OOH via a proton-coupled process,which significantly accelerates the O_(2)reduction kinetics.Meanwhile,the FLPs show an outstanding catalytic activity for H_(2)O oxidation.This study not only provides a new structure for highly active photocatalysts,but also deepens the understanding of the electron transfer mechanism of photocatalysts with trapped sites.
基金supported by the National Institute on Aging(Nos.AG000723 and AG000578)(to VAB)the Fondation Sante(No.19656),Greece 2.0+1 种基金the National Recovery and Resilience Plan’s flagship program TAEDR-0535850the European Research Council(No.101077374-Synapto Mitophagy)(to KP)。
文摘N umerous neurological disorders negatively impact the nervous system,either through loss of neurons or by disrupting the normal functioning of neural networks.These impairments manifest as cognitive defects,memory loss,behavioral abnormalities,and motor dysfunctions.Decades of research have significantly advanced our understanding of the pathophysiology underlying neurodegene rative diseases,including Alzheimer's disease(AD),Parkinson's disease,amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,and others.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62004143 and 22502150)the Key Project of Scientific Research Plan of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(No.D20241501)+5 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M762505)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program(Grade C)(No.GZC20250787)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation-Hubei Joint Support Program(No.2025T032HB)the Scientific Research Fund Project of Wuhan Institute of Technology(Nos.K2024053,K2025102,and 25QD010)the Open Fund of the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Electronic Functional Materials and Devices(No.EFMD2024006Z)the Innovation Project of Engineering Research Center of Phosphorus Resources Development and Utilization of Ministry of Education(No.LCX202404).
文摘While thermal air exfoliation is widely used to prepare graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets,the effects of calcination conditions and atmosphere on their electronic structure and photocatalytic CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)performance remain systematically unexplored.We prepared g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets with varying thickness and defects by controlling exfoliation parameters.The obtained nanosheets calcined longest in air exhibited highest CO_(2)RR activity,twice that of bulk g-C_(3)N_(4).The comprehensive analysis of structural characterizations indicates the thickness of g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets became thinner,and the defects increased as the calcination time increased.The N vacancies(N_(v))and O-doping caused by N_(2) and O_(2)from air,respectively,enable valence band elevation(N_(v))and conduction band depression(O-doping)that collectively redistribute the electronic structure.Nitrogen/oxygen dual-defects generated impurity levels,reduced the work function and band gap of g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets,and served as shallow traps for photogenerated e^(-).The results of in-situ spectroscopy indicate these increased effective e^(-)are enriched around of N atoms to react with the adsorbed CO_(2).During the CO_(2)reduction process,the N_(v) promoted the formation of*COOH,and this dual-defect co-promoted the*CO desorption,resulting in the improved CO_(2)RR activity.These results comprehensively analyze the regulatory effect of thermal air calcination on the electronic structure of g-C_(3)N_(4),providing valuable insights for designing g-C_(3)N_(4)nanosheets based photocatalysts for CO_(2)RR.
文摘Based on inspection data,the authors analyze and summarize the main types and distribution characteristics of tunnel structural defects.These defects are classified into three types:surface defects,internal defects,and defects behind the structure.To address the need for rapid detection of different defect types,the current state of rapid detection technologies and equipment,both domestically and internationally,is systematically reviewed.The research reveals that surface defect detection technologies and equipment have developed rapidly in recent years.Notably,the integration of machine vision and laser scanning technologies have significantly improved detection efficiency and accuracy,achieving crack detection precision of up to 0.1 mm.However,the non-contact rapid detection of internal and behind-the-structure defects remains constrained by hardware limitations,with traditional detection remaining dominant.Nevertheless,phased array radar,ultrasonic,and acoustic vibration detection technologies have become research hotspots in recent years,offering promising directions for detecting these challenging defect types.Additionally,the application of multisensor fusion technology in rapid detection equipment has further enhanced detection capabilities.Devices such as cameras,3D laser scanners,infrared thermal imagers,and radar demonstrate significant advantages in rapid detection.Future research in tunnel inspection should prioritize breakthroughs in rapid detection technologies for internal and behind-the-structure defects.Efforts should also focus on developing multifunctional integrated detection vehicles that can simultaneously inspect both surface and internal structures.Furthermore,progress in fully automated,intelligent systems with precise defect identification and real-time reporting will be essential to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of tunnel inspection.
文摘Perovskite quantum dot light-emitting diodes(Pe-QLEDs)have shown immense application potential in display and lighting fields due to their narrow full-width at half maximum(FWHM)and high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY).Despite significant advancements in their performance,challenges such as defects and ion migration still hinder their long-term stability and operational efficiency.To address these issues,various optimization strategies,including ligand engineering,interface passivation,and self-assembly strategy,are being actively researched.This review focuses on the synthesis methods,challenges and optimization of perovskite quantum dots,which are critical for the commercialization and large-scale production of high-performance and stable Pe-QLEDs.
文摘Fecal incontinence is a common condition that can significantly impact patients’quality of life.Obstetric anal sphincter injury and anorectal surgeries are common etiologies.Endoanal ultrasound and anorectal manometry are important diagnostic tools for evaluating patients.There are various treatment options,including diet,lifestyle modifications,drugs,biofeedback therapy,tibial and sacral nerve neuromodulation therapy,and surgery.In this editorial,we will discuss current controversies and novel approaches to fecal incontinence.Screening for asymptomatic anal sphincter defects after obstetric anal sphincter injury and in patients with inflammatory bowel disease is not generally recommended,but may be helpful in selected patients.The Garg incontinence score is a new score that includes the assessment of solid,liquid,flatus,mucous,stress and urge fecal incontinence.Novel tests such as translumbosacral anorectal magnetic stimulation and novel therapies such as translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy are promising diagnostic and treatment options,for both fecal incontinence and neuropathy.Home biofeedback therapy can overcome some limitations of the office-based therapy.Skeletal muscle-derived cell implantation of the external anal sphincter has been further studied as a possible treatment option.Sacral neuromodulation may be useful in scleroderma,congenital fecal incontinence and inflammatory bowel disease but merits further study.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52065036,52365018)Natural Science Foundation of Gansu(23JRRA760)+1 种基金Hongliu Outstanding Youth Foundation of Lanzhou University of TechnologyChina Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M733583)。
文摘The scratching mechanism of polycrystallineγ-TiAl alloy was investigated at the atomic scale using the molecular dynamics method,with a focus on the influence of different grain sizes.The analysis encompassed tribological characteristics,scratch morphology,subsurface defect distribution,temperature variations,and stress states during the scratching process.The findings indicate that the scratch force,number of recovered atoms,and pile-up height exhibit abrupt changes when the critical size is 9.41 nm due to the influence of the inverse Hall-Petch effect.Variations in the number of grain boundaries and randomness of grain orientation result in different accumulation patterns on the scratch surface.Notably,single crystal materials and those with 3.73 nm in grain size display more regular surface morphology.Furthermore,smaller grain size leads to an increase in average coefficient of friction,removed atoms number,and wear rate.While it also causes higher temperatures with a larger range of distributions.Due to the barrier effect of grain boundaries,smaller grains exhibit reduced microscopic defects.Additionally,average von Mises stress and hydrostatic compressive stress at the indenter tip decrease as grain size decreases owing to grain boundary obstruction.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3601403)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62105181)Taishan Scholar of Shandong Province(tsqn202306014)。
文摘Lutetium oxide(Lu_(2)O_(3))is recognized as a potential laser crystal material,and it is noted for its high ther⁃mal conductivity,low phonon energy,and strong crystal field.Nevertheless,its high melting point of 2450℃induces significant temperature gradients,resulting in a proliferation of defects.The scarcity of comprehensive research on this crystal’s defects hinders the enhancement of crystal quality.In this study,we employed the chemical etching method to examine the etching effects on Lu_(2)O_(3)crystals under various conditions and to identify the optimal conditions for investi⁃gating the dislocation defects of Lu_(2)O_(3)crystals(mass fraction 70%H3PO4,160℃,15-18 min).The morphologies of dislocation etch pits on the(111)-and(110)-oriented Lu_(2)O_(3)wafers were characterized using microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.This research addresses the gap in understanding Lu_(2)O_(3)line defects and offers guidance for optimizing the crystal growth process and improving crystal quality.