Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade compone...Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.展开更多
Professor Paul Crosthwaite,from the School of Literature,Languages,and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh,is a prominent scholar in the interdisciplinary field of literature and economics.He is a co-editor of the...Professor Paul Crosthwaite,from the School of Literature,Languages,and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh,is a prominent scholar in the interdisciplinary field of literature and economics.He is a co-editor of the Palgrave Studies in Literature,Culture,and Economics series and The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Economics(2022).In recent years,he has significantly influenced the intersection of literature and economics,advocating particularly for a shift towards the Economic Humanities.This interview covers:1.The definition and theoretical origin of the Economic Humanities;2.The internal heterogeneity and critical limitations of the New Economic Criticism,and the theoretical advantages and potential development of the Economic Humanities;3.What research paradigms do Environmental Humanities,Medical Humanities,and Digital Humanities provide for the Economic Humanities;4.How literary researchers can work at the interface of the Economic Humanities research.As a novel interdisciplinary interface between literature and economics,Professor Paul Crosthwaite’s concept of the Economic Humanities not only pioneers methodological tools for interdisciplinary studies of literature and economics but also underscores the interpretative potential and disciplinary benefits of literary viewpoints on economics.This underscores the vital role of literature in human knowledge,meriting attention from the literary research academia.展开更多
Mental healthcare in Ethiopia is underutilized due to a lack of resources and skilled practitioners.Psychological counselling offers unique intervention possibilities because of its focus on a wide range of mental hea...Mental healthcare in Ethiopia is underutilized due to a lack of resources and skilled practitioners.Psychological counselling offers unique intervention possibilities because of its focus on a wide range of mental health and social justice issues.This literature review tracks the historical development of the profession of psychological counselling in Ethiopia to establish what has been achieved to date and the development challenges.Key achievements include recognition of the profession by the Ministry of Education,growing public awareness,and increasing capacity of practitioners skilled in psychological counselling.Challenges include limited contextually relevant training,poor representation of the profession within Ministry of Health policies,poor public and government mental health literacy,and a lack of regulatory frameworks.Postgraduate training would benefit from more culturally,contextually,and linguistically appropriate evidence-based,indigenous psychology practices.The profession would benefit from engagement in government policy development that promotes mental health,and professional regulatory bodies to hold practitioners accountable to professional standards and ethical practice.展开更多
The convergence of materials science and biotechnology has catalyzed the development of innovative platforms,including nanotechnology,smart sensors,and supramolecular materials,significantly advancing the progress in ...The convergence of materials science and biotechnology has catalyzed the development of innovative platforms,including nanotechnology,smart sensors,and supramolecular materials,significantly advancing the progress in the field of life sciences[1−7].Among them,supramolecular materials have garnered increasing attention in life sciences owing to their distinctive self-assembly capabilities and intelligent responsiveness[8−12].展开更多
Understanding the characteristics of windsand flow field in the curve section of desert highway under different wind directions is helpful for reducing the wind-sand damage in the curve section.Therefore,taking the de...Understanding the characteristics of windsand flow field in the curve section of desert highway under different wind directions is helpful for reducing the wind-sand damage in the curve section.Therefore,taking the desert section of Wuma Expressway in Zhongwei city,Ningxia,China as the research background,the wind-sand flow field and sand accumulation phenomenon of concave surface plane curve embankment under different wind directions is calculated and analyzed by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation method.The results show that:(1)Under different wind directions,along the direction of the route,at the starting point of the route,the windward slope of the embankment is a circular arc section,which reduces the resistance of wind-sand flow and promotes the acceleration of sand particles.In the middle of the route,the low-speed area of the windward slope toe and the leeward slope toe is small;at the end of the route,the high-speed area on the shoulder side of the leeward road rises upward.(2)Under different wind directions,the smaller the angle between the wind direction and the route,the stronger the lateral transport effect on the wind-blown sand flow,and the more sand particles transported along the route direction.(3)Under different wind directions,in the concave windward horizontal curve,with the increase of the angle,the sand area on the top of the embankment shows an increasing trend.Whenα=30°,45°,60°,75°,the percentage of the sand area on the top of the embankment to the total embankment area is 0%,33.3%,64.4%,71.0%,respectively.(4)Under different wind directions,along the route direction,the sand transport efficiency of the concave surface upwind plane curve embankment shows a decreasing trend.In the case of a certain radius of the horizontal curve,the angle range between the wind direction and the concave horizontal curve route is recommended to be 30°-45°.展开更多
Enhancing the stability and performance of practical control systems in the presence of nonlinearity,time delay,and uncertainty remains a significant challenge.Particularly,a class of strict-feedback nonlinear uncerta...Enhancing the stability and performance of practical control systems in the presence of nonlinearity,time delay,and uncertainty remains a significant challenge.Particularly,a class of strict-feedback nonlinear uncertain systems characterized by unknown control directions and time-varying input delay lacks comprehensive solutions.In this paper,we propose an observerbased adaptive tracking controller to address this gap.Neural networks are utilized to handle uncertainty,and a unique coordinate transformation is employed to untangle the coupling between input delay and unknown control directions.Subsequently,a new auxiliary signal counters the impact of time-varying input delay,while a Nussbaum function is introduced to solve the problem of unknown control directions.The leverage of an advanced dynamic surface control technique avoids the“complexity explosion”and reduces boundary layer errors.Synthesizing these techniques ensures that all the closed-loop signals are semi-globally uniformly ultimately bounded(SGUUB),and the tracking error converges to a small region around the origin by selecting suitable parameters.Simulation examples are provided to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)manifestations are prevalent in genetic myopathies,posing significant diagnostic and management challenges.AIM To synthesize evidence on the diagnostic approaches,management strategies,p...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)manifestations are prevalent in genetic myopathies,posing significant diagnostic and management challenges.AIM To synthesize evidence on the diagnostic approaches,management strategies,patient perspectives,and future research directions regarding GI symptoms in genetic myopathies.METHODS A systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines.We searched PubMed,Scopus,EMBASE,and Web of Science from inception to December 2024.Eligible studies reported GI manifestations in genetic myopathies,including clinical evaluations,imaging,physiological tests,histopathology,and genetic analyses.Inclusion criteria encompassed original research studies,review articles,case reports,and clinical guidelines published in peer-reviewed journals.Exclusion criteria included conference abstracts without full-text availability and non-peer-reviewed sources.Two independent reviewers screened studies and extracted data.They assessed methodological quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for observational studies,A MeaSurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews,and the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for case reports.A systematic narrative synthesis was employed to summarize the findings.RESULTS A total of 234 studies met the inclusion criteria.GI manifestations varied widely,with dysphagia,gastroesophageal reflux,abdominal pain,constipation,diarrhea,and fecal incontinence being the most frequently reported symptoms.The included studies highlighted a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach incorporating clinical assessment,imaging,physiological testing,histopathology,and genetic testing.Management strategies ranged from dietary interventions and rehabilitative therapies to pharmacological treatments and surgical procedures.Patient perspectives underscored the significant impact of GI symptoms on quality of life,social interactions,and emotional well-being.The main limitations of the included studies were high heterogeneity in study design,small sample sizes,and the potential risk of bias due to limited methodological rigor in some reports.CONCLUSION This review underscores the complexity of GI manifestations in genetic myopathies and the need for a comprehensive,multidisciplinary management approach.Future research should focus on elucidating molecular mechanisms,identifying biomarkers,and developing targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes.The findings have implications for both clinical practice and public health,emphasizing the necessity of early diagnosis and personalized management strategies.展开更多
Lacustrine rift basins in China are characterized by pronounced structural segmentation,strong sedimentary heterogeneity,extensive fault-fracture development,and significant variability in thermal maturity and mobilit...Lacustrine rift basins in China are characterized by pronounced structural segmentation,strong sedimentary heterogeneity,extensive fault-fracture development,and significant variability in thermal maturity and mobility of shale oil.This study reviews the current status of exploration and development of shale oil in such basins and examines theoretical frameworks such as“binary enrichment”and source-reservoir configuration,with a focus on five key subjects:(1)sedimentation-diagenesis coupling mechanisms of fine-grained shale reservoir formation;(2)dynamic diagenetic evolution and hydrocarbon occurrence mechanisms of organic-rich shale;(3)dominant controls and evaluation methods for shale oil enrichment;(4)fracturing mechanisms of organic-rich shale and simulation of artificial fracture networks;and(5)flow mechanisms and effective development strategies for shale oil.Integrated analysis suggests that two major scientific challenges must be addressed:the coupled evolution of fine-grained sedimentation,differential diagenesis,and hydrocarbon generation under tectonic influence and its control on shale oil occurrence and enrichment;and multi-scale,multiphase flow mechanisms and three-dimensional development strategies for lacustrine shale oil in complex fault blocks.In response to current exploration and development bottlenecks,future research will be conducted primarily to:(1)deeply understand organic-inorganic interactions and reservoir formation mechanisms in organic-rich shales,and clarify the influence of high-frequency sequence evolution and diagenetic fluids on reservoir space;(2)elucidate the dynamic processes of hydrocarbon generation,expulsion,and retention across different lithofacies,and quantify their relationship with thermal maturity,including the conditions for the formation of self-sealing systems;(3)develop a geologically adaptive,data-and intelligence-driven shale oil classification and grading evaluation system of shale oil;(4)reveal artificial fracture propagation pattern and optimize physical field coupled fracturing technologies for complex lithofacies assemblages;and(5)overcome challenges in multi-scale geological modeling and multiphase flow characterization,and establish advanced numerical simulation methodologies.展开更多
The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor ...The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.展开更多
In recent years,intensified environmental pollution and climate change have increasingly exposed the world to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods,resulting in substantial economic losses[1].These disaster...In recent years,intensified environmental pollution and climate change have increasingly exposed the world to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods,resulting in substantial economic losses[1].These disasters frequently damage terrestrial communication infrastructures,making the rapid deployment of emergency communication networks in affected areas critical in increasing rescue efficiency[2].展开更多
Based on the technological demands for significantly enhancing oil recovery and long-term CO_(2)sequestration in the lacustrine oil reservoirs of China,this study systematically reviews the progress and practices of C...Based on the technological demands for significantly enhancing oil recovery and long-term CO_(2)sequestration in the lacustrine oil reservoirs of China,this study systematically reviews the progress and practices of CO_(2)flooding and storage technologies in recent years.It addresses the key technological needs and challenges faced in scaling up the application of CO_(2)flooding and storage to mature,developed oil fields,and analyzes future development directions.During the pilot test phase(2006-2019),continuous development and application practices led to the establishment of the first-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage technology system for lacustrine reservoirs.In the industrialization phase(since 2020),significant advances and insights have been achieved in terms of confined phase behavior,storage mechanisms,reservoir engineering,sweep control,engineering process and storage monitoring,enabling the maturation of the second-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage theories and technologies to effectively support the demonstration projects of Carbon Capture,Utilization and Storage(CCUS).To overcome key technical issues such as low miscibility,difficulty in gas channeling control,high process requirements,limited application scenarios,and coordination challenges in CO_(2)flooding and storage,and to support the large-scale application of CCUS,it is necessary to strengthen research on key technologies for establishing the third-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage technological system incorporating miscibility enhancement and transformation,comprehensive regulation for sweep enhancement,whole-process engineering techniques and equipment,long-term storage monitoring safety,and synergistic optimization of flooding and storage.展开更多
The fatigue crack growth rate of a novel Ti-6Al-4V-1Mo titanium alloy,which is developed for laser directed energy deposition technique,was investigated before and after cyclic heat treatment(CHT).Changes in microstru...The fatigue crack growth rate of a novel Ti-6Al-4V-1Mo titanium alloy,which is developed for laser directed energy deposition technique,was investigated before and after cyclic heat treatment(CHT).Changes in microstructure,fracture surfaces,and crack growth paths were analyzed before and after CHT.Results indicate that in the stable crack growth region,the growth rates for the as-deposited and cyclic heat-treated specimens follow the relationships da/dN=1.8651×10^(−8)(ΔK)^(3.2271)and da/dN=1.4112×10^(−8)(ΔK)^(3.1125),respectively.Compared with that at the as-deposited state,the microstructure after CHT is transformed from a uniform basket-weave microstructure to a dual-phase microstructure consisting of near-sphericalαandβ-transformed matrix phases.The cyclic process also disrupts the continuity of the grain boundaryα(αGB)at the primaryβ-phase grain boundary.The coarsening of primaryαand the disruption ofαGB continuity are the primary factors to release stress concentration and promote crack deflection,thereby decreasing the fatigue crack growth rate.Additionally,the increased occurrence of crack branching,secondary cracking,and crack bridging in cyclic heat-treated specimens further reduces the crack driving force and slows the fatigue crack growth rate.展开更多
Directional three-dimensional carbon-based foams are emerging as highly attractive candidates for promising electromagnetic wave absorbing materials(EWAMs)thanks to their unique architecture,but their construction usu...Directional three-dimensional carbon-based foams are emerging as highly attractive candidates for promising electromagnetic wave absorbing materials(EWAMs)thanks to their unique architecture,but their construction usually involves complex procedures and extremely depends on unidirectional freezing technique.Herein,we propose a groundbreaking approach that leverages the assemblies of salting-out protein induced by ammonium metatungstate(AM)as the precursor,and then acquire directional three-dimensional carbon-based foams through simple pyrolysis.The electrostatic interaction between AM and protein ensures well dispersion of WC_(1−x)nanoparticles on carbon frameworks.The content of WC_(1−x)nanoparticles can be rationally regulated by AM dosage,and it also affects the electromagnetic(EM)properties of final carbon-based foams.The optimized foam exhibits exceptional EM absorption performance,achieving a remarkable minimum reflection loss of−72.0 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.3 GHz when EM wave propagates parallel to the directional pores.Such performance benefits from the synergistic effects of macroporous architecture and compositional design.Although there is a directional dependence of EM absorption,radar stealth simulation demonstrates that these foams can still promise considerable reduction in radar cross section with the change of incident angle.Moreover,COMSOL simulation further identifies their good performance in preventing EM interference among different electronic components.展开更多
The Cooling-Storage-Ring External-target Experiment(CEE)at the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIRFL)is designed to study the properties of nuclear matter created in heavy-ion collisions at beam energies from a...The Cooling-Storage-Ring External-target Experiment(CEE)at the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIRFL)is designed to study the properties of nuclear matter created in heavy-ion collisions at beam energies from a few hundred MeV/u up to 1 GeV/u.It aims to facilitate research on the quantum chromodynamics(QCD)phase structure in the high-baryondensity region.Collective flow is a fundamental observable in heavy-ion collision experiments,providing information on the bulk properties of the produced matter.Although the standard event plane method has been widely used to measure collective flow,it is still important to validate and optimize this method for the CEE spectrometer.In this paper,we study the experimental procedures for measuring directed flow in^(238)U+^(238)U collisions at 500 MeV/u,using event planes reconstructed by Multi-Wire Drift Chamber and Zero Degree Calorimeter,respectively.Jet AA Microscopic(JAM)transport generator is used to generate events,and the detector response is simulated by the CEE Fast Simulation(CFS)package.Finally,the optimal kinematic region for proton directed flow measurements is discussed for the future CEE experiment.展开更多
The rapid expansion of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage intensify the demand for sustainable recycling strategies.Traditional metallurgical recycling methods face significant ch...The rapid expansion of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage intensify the demand for sustainable recycling strategies.Traditional metallurgical recycling methods face significant challenges,including high energy consumption,environmental pollution,and inefficient critical metals recovery.In contrast,advanced direct recycling can selectively extract valuable metals while preserving cathode structure,achieving over 99%lithium recovery from lithium iron phosphate.Moreover,by directly repairing defects and crystal structures of spent materials,their electrochemical performance can be effectively restored.Due to significantly reduced energy and reagent inputs,direct recycling cuts processing costs by over 20% and reduces waste emissions by at least 40% compared to conventional methods,making it a promising low-carbon alternative.This review systematically integrates the recent advances in direct recycling of spent batteries as well as the limitations and challenges of existing technologies,and proposes future research pathways to promote resource recycling and sustainable development.展开更多
For a multi-frequency non-reciprocal optical device,we first realize multi-frequency optical non-reciprocal transmission using a non-Hermitian multi-mode resonator array.Practically,multi-frequency operation can add c...For a multi-frequency non-reciprocal optical device,we first realize multi-frequency optical non-reciprocal transmission using a non-Hermitian multi-mode resonator array.Practically,multi-frequency operation can add channels to the non-reciprocal optical device and the non-reciprocity can route optical signals and prevent the reverse flow of noise.Using the Scully–Lamb model and gain saturation effect,we accomplish dual-frequency non-reciprocal transmission by introducing nonlinearity into a linear array of four-mode resonators.The accomplishment is directly demonstrated by the non-reciprocal transmission phenomena present in the non-divergent peaks.For example,a directional cyclic amplifier is constructed with non-reciprocal units.Regarding potential applications,non-reciprocal optical systems can be employed in dual-frequency control,parallel information processing,photonic integrated circuits,optical devices and so on.展开更多
Objective:To explore the interventional room nursing and its application effects in patients with ischemic stroke treated with tirofiban combined with direct thrombectomy.Methods:A total of 61 patients with ischemic s...Objective:To explore the interventional room nursing and its application effects in patients with ischemic stroke treated with tirofiban combined with direct thrombectomy.Methods:A total of 61 patients with ischemic stroke admitted to our hospital from June 2024 to June 2025 were selected and divided into two groups using the red and blue ball method:the control group(n=30,receiving routine interventional room nursing)and the observation group(n=31,receiving additional tirofiban medication-specific nursing+individualized interventional nursing on the basis of routine nursing).The cerebral hemodynamic indicators,adverse reactions,effectiveness of complication nursing,and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:After 7 days of treatment,the observation group had lower cerebrovascular peripheral resistance and higher mean blood flow velocity and mean blood flow volume compared to the control group(all p<0.05).The observation group had a higher effectiveness rate of complication nursing than the control group,with a statistically significant difference(p<0.05).The nursing satisfaction in the observation group(96.77%)was higher than that in the control group(80.00%),with a statistically significant difference(χ^(2)=4.223,p=0.040<0.05).Conclusion:Tirofiban combined with direct thrombectomy can significantly improve cerebral hemodynamics,enhance the effectiveness of complication nursing,and increase patient satisfaction in patients with ischemic stroke.展开更多
BACKGROUND Drug utilization research has an important role in assisting the healthcare administration to know,compute,and refine the prescription whose principal objective is to enable the rational use of drugs.Resear...BACKGROUND Drug utilization research has an important role in assisting the healthcare administration to know,compute,and refine the prescription whose principal objective is to enable the rational use of drugs.Research in developing nations relating to the cost of treatment is scarce when compared with developed countries.Thus,the drug utilization research studies from developing nations are most needed,and their number has been growing.AIM To evaluate patterns of utilization of antipsychotic drugs and direct medical cost analysis in patients newly diagnosed with schizophrenia.METHODS The present study was observational in type and based on a retrospective cohort to evaluate patterns of utilization of antipsychotic drugs using World Health Organization(WHO)core prescribing indicators and anatomical therapeutic chemical/defined daily dose indicators.We also calculated direct medical costs for a period of 6 months.RESULTS This study has found that atypical antipsychotics are the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia in every age group and subcategories of schizophrenia.The evaluation based on WHO prescribing indicators showed a low average number of drugs per prescription and low prescribing frequency of antipsychotics from the National List of Essential Medicines 2015 and the WHO Essential Medicines List 2019.The total mean drug cost of our study was 1396 Indian rupees.The total mean cost due to the investigation in our study was 1017.34 Indian rupees.Therefore,the total mean direct medical cost incurred on patients in our study was 4337.28 Indian rupees.CONCLUSION The information from the present study can be used for reviewing and updating treatment policy at the institutional level.展开更多
Efficient energy utilization in covert communication sustains covertness while assuring communication quality and efficiency.This paper investigates covert communication energy efficiency(EE)in direct uplink satellite...Efficient energy utilization in covert communication sustains covertness while assuring communication quality and efficiency.This paper investigates covert communication energy efficiency(EE)in direct uplink satellite-ground communications,focusing on enhancing system EE via optimized transmit beamforming and satellite orbit altitude selection.This paper first establishes an optimization problem to maximize system EE in a direct uplink satelliteground covert communication scenario.To solve this non-convex optimization problem,it is decomposed into two subproblems and solved using the successive convex approximation(SCA)method.Based on the above methods,this paper proposes an overall iterative optimization algorithm.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm surpasses the conventional baseline algorithms in terms of system EE.Furthermore,they elucidate the correlation between the amount of information received by the receiver and the variations in the satellite’s orbital altitude.展开更多
Biopolymeric nanocomposites have attracted considerable attention because of their biocompatibility,biodegradability,and unique physicochemical properties.It is essential to manufacture three-dimensional(3D)biocompati...Biopolymeric nanocomposites have attracted considerable attention because of their biocompatibility,biodegradability,and unique physicochemical properties.It is essential to manufacture three-dimensional(3D)biocompatible micro/nanostructures using biopolymeric nanocomposites.Herein,we demonstrate the high-fidelity fabrication of biocompatible 3D features with sub-50 nm resolution using femtosecond laser direct writing(FsLDW)of a biopolymeric nanocomposite composed of egg white and sulfonated graphene(S-graphene).The biopolymer nanocomposite acts as a negative photoresist suitable for water-based lithography.The introduction of S-graphene not only dramatically lowered the laser power threshold but also significantly modulated the morphology of the 3D features constructed by FsLDW.Microstructures with porous,rough,or smooth morphologies were obtained by optimizing the S-graphene concentration and laser scanning speed.The fabricated egg-white/S-graphene microstructures exhibited biocompatibility and environmental degradability.Egg white/S-graphene was also employed to fabricate diffractive gratings with superior optical quality.This study provides a promising method to manufacture biocompatible 3D features with controllable morphology,which has potential applications in biological and photonic fields.展开更多
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12372071 and 12372070)the Aeronautical Science Fund of China(No.2022Z055052001)the Foundation of China Scholarship Council(No.202306830079)。
文摘Currently,there are a limited number of dynamic models available for braided composite plates with large overall motions,despite the incorporation of three-dimensional(3D)braided composites into rotating blade components.In this paper,a dynamic model of 3D 4-directional braided composite thin plates considering braiding directions is established.Based on Kirchhoff's plate assumptions,the displacement variables of the plate are expressed.By incorporating the braiding directions into the constitutive equation of the braided composites,the dynamic model of the plate considering braiding directions is obtained.The effects of the speeds,braiding directions,and braided angles on the responses of the plate with fixed-axis rotation and translational motion,respectively,are investigated.This paper presents a dynamic theory for calculating the deformation of 3D braided composite structures undergoing both translational and rotational motions.It also provides a simulation method for investigating the dynamic behavior of non-isotropic material plates in various applications.
文摘Professor Paul Crosthwaite,from the School of Literature,Languages,and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh,is a prominent scholar in the interdisciplinary field of literature and economics.He is a co-editor of the Palgrave Studies in Literature,Culture,and Economics series and The Cambridge Companion to Literature and Economics(2022).In recent years,he has significantly influenced the intersection of literature and economics,advocating particularly for a shift towards the Economic Humanities.This interview covers:1.The definition and theoretical origin of the Economic Humanities;2.The internal heterogeneity and critical limitations of the New Economic Criticism,and the theoretical advantages and potential development of the Economic Humanities;3.What research paradigms do Environmental Humanities,Medical Humanities,and Digital Humanities provide for the Economic Humanities;4.How literary researchers can work at the interface of the Economic Humanities research.As a novel interdisciplinary interface between literature and economics,Professor Paul Crosthwaite’s concept of the Economic Humanities not only pioneers methodological tools for interdisciplinary studies of literature and economics but also underscores the interpretative potential and disciplinary benefits of literary viewpoints on economics.This underscores the vital role of literature in human knowledge,meriting attention from the literary research academia.
文摘Mental healthcare in Ethiopia is underutilized due to a lack of resources and skilled practitioners.Psychological counselling offers unique intervention possibilities because of its focus on a wide range of mental health and social justice issues.This literature review tracks the historical development of the profession of psychological counselling in Ethiopia to establish what has been achieved to date and the development challenges.Key achievements include recognition of the profession by the Ministry of Education,growing public awareness,and increasing capacity of practitioners skilled in psychological counselling.Challenges include limited contextually relevant training,poor representation of the profession within Ministry of Health policies,poor public and government mental health literacy,and a lack of regulatory frameworks.Postgraduate training would benefit from more culturally,contextually,and linguistically appropriate evidence-based,indigenous psychology practices.The profession would benefit from engagement in government policy development that promotes mental health,and professional regulatory bodies to hold practitioners accountable to professional standards and ethical practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22101043)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(N2205013,N232410019,N2405013)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2023-MSBA-068)the Opening Fund of State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing(SKLHOP202203006)the Key Laboratory of Functional Molecular Solids,Ministry of Education(FMS2023005)Northeastern University。
文摘The convergence of materials science and biotechnology has catalyzed the development of innovative platforms,including nanotechnology,smart sensors,and supramolecular materials,significantly advancing the progress in the field of life sciences[1−7].Among them,supramolecular materials have garnered increasing attention in life sciences owing to their distinctive self-assembly capabilities and intelligent responsiveness[8−12].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China“Study on the failure mechanism and evaluation method of sand control measures for railway machinery in sandy areas”(12302511)。
文摘Understanding the characteristics of windsand flow field in the curve section of desert highway under different wind directions is helpful for reducing the wind-sand damage in the curve section.Therefore,taking the desert section of Wuma Expressway in Zhongwei city,Ningxia,China as the research background,the wind-sand flow field and sand accumulation phenomenon of concave surface plane curve embankment under different wind directions is calculated and analyzed by computational fluid dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation method.The results show that:(1)Under different wind directions,along the direction of the route,at the starting point of the route,the windward slope of the embankment is a circular arc section,which reduces the resistance of wind-sand flow and promotes the acceleration of sand particles.In the middle of the route,the low-speed area of the windward slope toe and the leeward slope toe is small;at the end of the route,the high-speed area on the shoulder side of the leeward road rises upward.(2)Under different wind directions,the smaller the angle between the wind direction and the route,the stronger the lateral transport effect on the wind-blown sand flow,and the more sand particles transported along the route direction.(3)Under different wind directions,in the concave windward horizontal curve,with the increase of the angle,the sand area on the top of the embankment shows an increasing trend.Whenα=30°,45°,60°,75°,the percentage of the sand area on the top of the embankment to the total embankment area is 0%,33.3%,64.4%,71.0%,respectively.(4)Under different wind directions,along the route direction,the sand transport efficiency of the concave surface upwind plane curve embankment shows a decreasing trend.In the case of a certain radius of the horizontal curve,the angle range between the wind direction and the concave horizontal curve route is recommended to be 30°-45°.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62373102)Jiangsu Natural Science Foundation(BK20221455)Anhui Provincial Key Research and Development Project(2022i01020013)。
文摘Enhancing the stability and performance of practical control systems in the presence of nonlinearity,time delay,and uncertainty remains a significant challenge.Particularly,a class of strict-feedback nonlinear uncertain systems characterized by unknown control directions and time-varying input delay lacks comprehensive solutions.In this paper,we propose an observerbased adaptive tracking controller to address this gap.Neural networks are utilized to handle uncertainty,and a unique coordinate transformation is employed to untangle the coupling between input delay and unknown control directions.Subsequently,a new auxiliary signal counters the impact of time-varying input delay,while a Nussbaum function is introduced to solve the problem of unknown control directions.The leverage of an advanced dynamic surface control technique avoids the“complexity explosion”and reduces boundary layer errors.Synthesizing these techniques ensures that all the closed-loop signals are semi-globally uniformly ultimately bounded(SGUUB),and the tracking error converges to a small region around the origin by selecting suitable parameters.Simulation examples are provided to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal(GI)manifestations are prevalent in genetic myopathies,posing significant diagnostic and management challenges.AIM To synthesize evidence on the diagnostic approaches,management strategies,patient perspectives,and future research directions regarding GI symptoms in genetic myopathies.METHODS A systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines.We searched PubMed,Scopus,EMBASE,and Web of Science from inception to December 2024.Eligible studies reported GI manifestations in genetic myopathies,including clinical evaluations,imaging,physiological tests,histopathology,and genetic analyses.Inclusion criteria encompassed original research studies,review articles,case reports,and clinical guidelines published in peer-reviewed journals.Exclusion criteria included conference abstracts without full-text availability and non-peer-reviewed sources.Two independent reviewers screened studies and extracted data.They assessed methodological quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for observational studies,A MeaSurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews,and the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for case reports.A systematic narrative synthesis was employed to summarize the findings.RESULTS A total of 234 studies met the inclusion criteria.GI manifestations varied widely,with dysphagia,gastroesophageal reflux,abdominal pain,constipation,diarrhea,and fecal incontinence being the most frequently reported symptoms.The included studies highlighted a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach incorporating clinical assessment,imaging,physiological testing,histopathology,and genetic testing.Management strategies ranged from dietary interventions and rehabilitative therapies to pharmacological treatments and surgical procedures.Patient perspectives underscored the significant impact of GI symptoms on quality of life,social interactions,and emotional well-being.The main limitations of the included studies were high heterogeneity in study design,small sample sizes,and the potential risk of bias due to limited methodological rigor in some reports.CONCLUSION This review underscores the complexity of GI manifestations in genetic myopathies and the need for a comprehensive,multidisciplinary management approach.Future research should focus on elucidating molecular mechanisms,identifying biomarkers,and developing targeted therapies to improve patient outcomes.The findings have implications for both clinical practice and public health,emphasizing the necessity of early diagnosis and personalized management strategies.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U24B6002)National Science and Technology Major Project(2024ZD14001)Project of the Sinopec Science and Technology Department(P25196,P24207).
文摘Lacustrine rift basins in China are characterized by pronounced structural segmentation,strong sedimentary heterogeneity,extensive fault-fracture development,and significant variability in thermal maturity and mobility of shale oil.This study reviews the current status of exploration and development of shale oil in such basins and examines theoretical frameworks such as“binary enrichment”and source-reservoir configuration,with a focus on five key subjects:(1)sedimentation-diagenesis coupling mechanisms of fine-grained shale reservoir formation;(2)dynamic diagenetic evolution and hydrocarbon occurrence mechanisms of organic-rich shale;(3)dominant controls and evaluation methods for shale oil enrichment;(4)fracturing mechanisms of organic-rich shale and simulation of artificial fracture networks;and(5)flow mechanisms and effective development strategies for shale oil.Integrated analysis suggests that two major scientific challenges must be addressed:the coupled evolution of fine-grained sedimentation,differential diagenesis,and hydrocarbon generation under tectonic influence and its control on shale oil occurrence and enrichment;and multi-scale,multiphase flow mechanisms and three-dimensional development strategies for lacustrine shale oil in complex fault blocks.In response to current exploration and development bottlenecks,future research will be conducted primarily to:(1)deeply understand organic-inorganic interactions and reservoir formation mechanisms in organic-rich shales,and clarify the influence of high-frequency sequence evolution and diagenetic fluids on reservoir space;(2)elucidate the dynamic processes of hydrocarbon generation,expulsion,and retention across different lithofacies,and quantify their relationship with thermal maturity,including the conditions for the formation of self-sealing systems;(3)develop a geologically adaptive,data-and intelligence-driven shale oil classification and grading evaluation system of shale oil;(4)reveal artificial fracture propagation pattern and optimize physical field coupled fracturing technologies for complex lithofacies assemblages;and(5)overcome challenges in multi-scale geological modeling and multiphase flow characterization,and establish advanced numerical simulation methodologies.
文摘The efficiency and stability of catalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution(PHE)are largely governed by the charge transfer behaviors across the heterojunction interfaces.In this study,CuO,a typical semiconductor featuring a broad spectral absorption range,is successfully employed as the electron acceptor to combine with CdS for constructing a S-scheme heterojunction.The optimized photocatalyst(CdSCuO2∶1)delivers an exceptional hydrogen evolution rate of 18.89 mmol/(g·h),4.15-fold higher compared with bare CdS.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection absorption spectroscopy(UV-vis DRS)confirmed the S-scheme band structure of the composites.Moreover,the surface photovoltage(SPV)and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)indicated that the photogenerated electrons and photogenerated holes of CdS-CuO2∶1 were respectively transferred to the conduction band(CB)of CdS with a higher reduction potential and the valence band(VB)of CuO with a higher oxidation potential under illumination,as expected for the S-scheme mechanism.Density-functional-theory calculations of the electron density difference(EDD)disclose an interfacial electric field oriented from CdS to CuO.This built-in field suppresses charge recombination and accelerates carrier migration,rationalizing the markedly enhanced PHE activity.This study offers a novel strategy for designing S-scheme heterojunctions with high light harvesting and charge utilization toward sustainable solar-tohydrogen conversion.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2441226).
文摘In recent years,intensified environmental pollution and climate change have increasingly exposed the world to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods,resulting in substantial economic losses[1].These disasters frequently damage terrestrial communication infrastructures,making the rapid deployment of emergency communication networks in affected areas critical in increasing rescue efficiency[2].
基金Supported by the China National Key R&D Program(2023YFF0614100)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2024ZD14066)+1 种基金Major Project of PetroChina Company Limited(2021ZZ01)Key R&D Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China(2024B03001).
文摘Based on the technological demands for significantly enhancing oil recovery and long-term CO_(2)sequestration in the lacustrine oil reservoirs of China,this study systematically reviews the progress and practices of CO_(2)flooding and storage technologies in recent years.It addresses the key technological needs and challenges faced in scaling up the application of CO_(2)flooding and storage to mature,developed oil fields,and analyzes future development directions.During the pilot test phase(2006-2019),continuous development and application practices led to the establishment of the first-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage technology system for lacustrine reservoirs.In the industrialization phase(since 2020),significant advances and insights have been achieved in terms of confined phase behavior,storage mechanisms,reservoir engineering,sweep control,engineering process and storage monitoring,enabling the maturation of the second-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage theories and technologies to effectively support the demonstration projects of Carbon Capture,Utilization and Storage(CCUS).To overcome key technical issues such as low miscibility,difficulty in gas channeling control,high process requirements,limited application scenarios,and coordination challenges in CO_(2)flooding and storage,and to support the large-scale application of CCUS,it is necessary to strengthen research on key technologies for establishing the third-generation CO_(2)flooding and storage technological system incorporating miscibility enhancement and transformation,comprehensive regulation for sweep enhancement,whole-process engineering techniques and equipment,long-term storage monitoring safety,and synergistic optimization of flooding and storage.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFB4610803)。
文摘The fatigue crack growth rate of a novel Ti-6Al-4V-1Mo titanium alloy,which is developed for laser directed energy deposition technique,was investigated before and after cyclic heat treatment(CHT).Changes in microstructure,fracture surfaces,and crack growth paths were analyzed before and after CHT.Results indicate that in the stable crack growth region,the growth rates for the as-deposited and cyclic heat-treated specimens follow the relationships da/dN=1.8651×10^(−8)(ΔK)^(3.2271)and da/dN=1.4112×10^(−8)(ΔK)^(3.1125),respectively.Compared with that at the as-deposited state,the microstructure after CHT is transformed from a uniform basket-weave microstructure to a dual-phase microstructure consisting of near-sphericalαandβ-transformed matrix phases.The cyclic process also disrupts the continuity of the grain boundaryα(αGB)at the primaryβ-phase grain boundary.The coarsening of primaryαand the disruption ofαGB continuity are the primary factors to release stress concentration and promote crack deflection,thereby decreasing the fatigue crack growth rate.Additionally,the increased occurrence of crack branching,secondary cracking,and crack bridging in cyclic heat-treated specimens further reduces the crack driving force and slows the fatigue crack growth rate.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22475057 and No.52373262).
文摘Directional three-dimensional carbon-based foams are emerging as highly attractive candidates for promising electromagnetic wave absorbing materials(EWAMs)thanks to their unique architecture,but their construction usually involves complex procedures and extremely depends on unidirectional freezing technique.Herein,we propose a groundbreaking approach that leverages the assemblies of salting-out protein induced by ammonium metatungstate(AM)as the precursor,and then acquire directional three-dimensional carbon-based foams through simple pyrolysis.The electrostatic interaction between AM and protein ensures well dispersion of WC_(1−x)nanoparticles on carbon frameworks.The content of WC_(1−x)nanoparticles can be rationally regulated by AM dosage,and it also affects the electromagnetic(EM)properties of final carbon-based foams.The optimized foam exhibits exceptional EM absorption performance,achieving a remarkable minimum reflection loss of−72.0 dB and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.3 GHz when EM wave propagates parallel to the directional pores.Such performance benefits from the synergistic effects of macroporous architecture and compositional design.Although there is a directional dependence of EM absorption,radar stealth simulation demonstrates that these foams can still promise considerable reduction in radar cross section with the change of incident angle.Moreover,COMSOL simulation further identifies their good performance in preventing EM interference among different electronic components.
基金supported in part by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2024YFA1610700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12475147)。
文摘The Cooling-Storage-Ring External-target Experiment(CEE)at the Heavy Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou(HIRFL)is designed to study the properties of nuclear matter created in heavy-ion collisions at beam energies from a few hundred MeV/u up to 1 GeV/u.It aims to facilitate research on the quantum chromodynamics(QCD)phase structure in the high-baryondensity region.Collective flow is a fundamental observable in heavy-ion collision experiments,providing information on the bulk properties of the produced matter.Although the standard event plane method has been widely used to measure collective flow,it is still important to validate and optimize this method for the CEE spectrometer.In this paper,we study the experimental procedures for measuring directed flow in^(238)U+^(238)U collisions at 500 MeV/u,using event planes reconstructed by Multi-Wire Drift Chamber and Zero Degree Calorimeter,respectively.Jet AA Microscopic(JAM)transport generator is used to generate events,and the detector response is simulated by the CEE Fast Simulation(CFS)package.Finally,the optimal kinematic region for proton directed flow measurements is discussed for the future CEE experiment.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(52425706)。
文摘The rapid expansion of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage intensify the demand for sustainable recycling strategies.Traditional metallurgical recycling methods face significant challenges,including high energy consumption,environmental pollution,and inefficient critical metals recovery.In contrast,advanced direct recycling can selectively extract valuable metals while preserving cathode structure,achieving over 99%lithium recovery from lithium iron phosphate.Moreover,by directly repairing defects and crystal structures of spent materials,their electrochemical performance can be effectively restored.Due to significantly reduced energy and reagent inputs,direct recycling cuts processing costs by over 20% and reduces waste emissions by at least 40% compared to conventional methods,making it a promising low-carbon alternative.This review systematically integrates the recent advances in direct recycling of spent batteries as well as the limitations and challenges of existing technologies,and proposes future research pathways to promote resource recycling and sustainable development.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12475019 and 12073056)the Major National Science and Technology Project of China(Grant No.BX2024B054)+1 种基金National Lab of Solid State Microstructure of Nanjing University(Grant Nos.M35040,M35053,and M37014)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Grant No.ZR2024MA038)。
文摘For a multi-frequency non-reciprocal optical device,we first realize multi-frequency optical non-reciprocal transmission using a non-Hermitian multi-mode resonator array.Practically,multi-frequency operation can add channels to the non-reciprocal optical device and the non-reciprocity can route optical signals and prevent the reverse flow of noise.Using the Scully–Lamb model and gain saturation effect,we accomplish dual-frequency non-reciprocal transmission by introducing nonlinearity into a linear array of four-mode resonators.The accomplishment is directly demonstrated by the non-reciprocal transmission phenomena present in the non-divergent peaks.For example,a directional cyclic amplifier is constructed with non-reciprocal units.Regarding potential applications,non-reciprocal optical systems can be employed in dual-frequency control,parallel information processing,photonic integrated circuits,optical devices and so on.
文摘Objective:To explore the interventional room nursing and its application effects in patients with ischemic stroke treated with tirofiban combined with direct thrombectomy.Methods:A total of 61 patients with ischemic stroke admitted to our hospital from June 2024 to June 2025 were selected and divided into two groups using the red and blue ball method:the control group(n=30,receiving routine interventional room nursing)and the observation group(n=31,receiving additional tirofiban medication-specific nursing+individualized interventional nursing on the basis of routine nursing).The cerebral hemodynamic indicators,adverse reactions,effectiveness of complication nursing,and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups.Results:After 7 days of treatment,the observation group had lower cerebrovascular peripheral resistance and higher mean blood flow velocity and mean blood flow volume compared to the control group(all p<0.05).The observation group had a higher effectiveness rate of complication nursing than the control group,with a statistically significant difference(p<0.05).The nursing satisfaction in the observation group(96.77%)was higher than that in the control group(80.00%),with a statistically significant difference(χ^(2)=4.223,p=0.040<0.05).Conclusion:Tirofiban combined with direct thrombectomy can significantly improve cerebral hemodynamics,enhance the effectiveness of complication nursing,and increase patient satisfaction in patients with ischemic stroke.
文摘BACKGROUND Drug utilization research has an important role in assisting the healthcare administration to know,compute,and refine the prescription whose principal objective is to enable the rational use of drugs.Research in developing nations relating to the cost of treatment is scarce when compared with developed countries.Thus,the drug utilization research studies from developing nations are most needed,and their number has been growing.AIM To evaluate patterns of utilization of antipsychotic drugs and direct medical cost analysis in patients newly diagnosed with schizophrenia.METHODS The present study was observational in type and based on a retrospective cohort to evaluate patterns of utilization of antipsychotic drugs using World Health Organization(WHO)core prescribing indicators and anatomical therapeutic chemical/defined daily dose indicators.We also calculated direct medical costs for a period of 6 months.RESULTS This study has found that atypical antipsychotics are the mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia in every age group and subcategories of schizophrenia.The evaluation based on WHO prescribing indicators showed a low average number of drugs per prescription and low prescribing frequency of antipsychotics from the National List of Essential Medicines 2015 and the WHO Essential Medicines List 2019.The total mean drug cost of our study was 1396 Indian rupees.The total mean cost due to the investigation in our study was 1017.34 Indian rupees.Therefore,the total mean direct medical cost incurred on patients in our study was 4337.28 Indian rupees.CONCLUSION The information from the present study can be used for reviewing and updating treatment policy at the institutional level.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 62025110,62271093sponsored by Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China,under Grant CSTB2023NSCQ-LZX0108.
文摘Efficient energy utilization in covert communication sustains covertness while assuring communication quality and efficiency.This paper investigates covert communication energy efficiency(EE)in direct uplink satellite-ground communications,focusing on enhancing system EE via optimized transmit beamforming and satellite orbit altitude selection.This paper first establishes an optimization problem to maximize system EE in a direct uplink satelliteground covert communication scenario.To solve this non-convex optimization problem,it is decomposed into two subproblems and solved using the successive convex approximation(SCA)method.Based on the above methods,this paper proposes an overall iterative optimization algorithm.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm surpasses the conventional baseline algorithms in terms of system EE.Furthermore,they elucidate the correlation between the amount of information received by the receiver and the variations in the satellite’s orbital altitude.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2024YFB4607402 and 2016YFC1100502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51673208 and 61975213)。
文摘Biopolymeric nanocomposites have attracted considerable attention because of their biocompatibility,biodegradability,and unique physicochemical properties.It is essential to manufacture three-dimensional(3D)biocompatible micro/nanostructures using biopolymeric nanocomposites.Herein,we demonstrate the high-fidelity fabrication of biocompatible 3D features with sub-50 nm resolution using femtosecond laser direct writing(FsLDW)of a biopolymeric nanocomposite composed of egg white and sulfonated graphene(S-graphene).The biopolymer nanocomposite acts as a negative photoresist suitable for water-based lithography.The introduction of S-graphene not only dramatically lowered the laser power threshold but also significantly modulated the morphology of the 3D features constructed by FsLDW.Microstructures with porous,rough,or smooth morphologies were obtained by optimizing the S-graphene concentration and laser scanning speed.The fabricated egg-white/S-graphene microstructures exhibited biocompatibility and environmental degradability.Egg white/S-graphene was also employed to fabricate diffractive gratings with superior optical quality.This study provides a promising method to manufacture biocompatible 3D features with controllable morphology,which has potential applications in biological and photonic fields.
