Groundwater modeling remains challenging due to heterogeneity and complexity of aquifer systems,necessitating endeavors to quantify Groundwater Levels(GWL)dynamics to inform policymakers and hydrogeologists.This study...Groundwater modeling remains challenging due to heterogeneity and complexity of aquifer systems,necessitating endeavors to quantify Groundwater Levels(GWL)dynamics to inform policymakers and hydrogeologists.This study introduces a novel Fuzzy Nonlinear Additive Regression(FNAR)model to predict monthly GWL in an unconfined aquifer in eastern Iran,using a 19-year(1998–2017)dataset from 11 piezometric wells.Under three distinct scenarios with progressively increasing input complexity,the study utilized readily available climate data,including Precipitation(Prc),Temperature(Tave),Relative Humidity(RH),and Evapotranspiration(ETo).The dataset was split into training(70%)and validation(30%)subsets.Results showed that among three input scenarios,Scenario 3(Sc3,incorporating all four variables)achieved the best predictive performance,with RMSE ranging from 0.305 m to 0.768 m,MAE from 0.203 m to 0.522 m,NSE from 0.661 to 0.980,and PBIAS from 0.771%to 0.981%,indicating low bias and high reliability.However,Sc2(excluding ETo)with RMSE ranging from 0.4226 m to 0.9909 m,MAE from 0.3418 m to 0.8173 m,NSE from 0.2831 to 0.9674,and PBIAS from−0.598%to 0.968%across different months offers practical advantages in data-scarce settings.The FNAR model outperforms conventional Fuzzy Least Squares Regression(FLSR)and holds promise for GWL forecasting in data-scarce regions where physical or numerical models are impractical.Future research should focus on integrating FNAR with deep learning algorithms and real-time data assimilation expanding applications across diverse hydrogeological settings.展开更多
The widely distributed loess deposits in the Yellow River Basin exhibit unique engineering geological characteristics.The variations in their thickness and stratigraphic structure significantly amplify ground motion p...The widely distributed loess deposits in the Yellow River Basin exhibit unique engineering geological characteristics.The variations in their thickness and stratigraphic structure significantly amplify ground motion parameters,directly influencing the regional seismic hazard risk level.This study methodically conducted on-site studies and observations of building collapses and damages resulting from seismic amplification effects,using the Wenchuan M_(S)8.0 earthquake as a case study.Comprehensive experimental and numerical simulation studies were carried out.A large-scale shaking table test was performed,and numerical models for 14 different loess sites types were established.Various types of seismic waves were incorporated into these models for systematic numerical simulation calculations.The research reveals the mechanisms by which loess deposit thickness and stratigraphic structure in the Yellow River Basin affect seismic ground motion amplification.The results indicate that as the epicentral distance increases,the peak ground motion shows a marked attenuation trend,with the horizontal component attenuating substantially faster than the vertical component.As the overlying loess layer thickness increases from 50 to 100 m,the seismic intensity may escalate by 3−4 degrees,and the peak acceleration may amplify by 1.5−2.2 times.With the augmentation of loess deposit thickness and the proliferation of soil layers,both the peak acceleration response spectrum and the characteristic period demonstrate an upward tendency,exhibiting slight fluctuations contingent upon the seismic wave type.展开更多
Bedding parallel stepped rock slopes exist widely in nature and are used in slope engineering.They are characterized by complex topography and geological structure and are vulnerable to shattering under strong earthqu...Bedding parallel stepped rock slopes exist widely in nature and are used in slope engineering.They are characterized by complex topography and geological structure and are vulnerable to shattering under strong earthquakes.However,no previous studies have assessed the mechanisms underlying seismic failure in rock slopes.In this study,large-scale shaking table tests and numerical simulations were conducted to delineate the seismic failure mechanism in terms of acceleration,displacement,and earth pressure responses combined with shattering failure phenomena.The results reveal that acceleration response mutations usually occur within weak interlayers owing to their inferior performance,and these mutations may transform into potential sliding surfaces,thereby intensifying the nonlinear seismic response characteristics.Cumulative permanent displacements at the internal corners of the berms can induce quasi-rigid displacements at the external corners,leading to greater permanent displacements at the internal corners.Therefore,the internal corners are identified as the most susceptible parts of the slope.In addition,the concept of baseline offset was utilized to explain the mechanism of earth pressure responses,and the result indicates that residual earth pressures at the internal corners play a dominant role in causing deformation or shattering damage.Four evolutionary deformation phases characterize the processes of seismic responses and shattering failure of the bedding parallel stepped rock slope,i.e.the formation of tensile cracks at the internal corners of the berm,expansion of tensile cracks and bedding surface dislocation,development of vertical tensile cracks at the rear edge,and rock mass slipping leading to slope instability.Overall,this study provides a scientific basis for the seismic design of engineering slopes and offers valuable insights for further studies on preventing seismic disasters in bedding parallel stepped rock slopes.展开更多
Accurate satellite data assimilation under all-sky conditions requires enhanced parameterization of scattering properties for frozen hydrometeors in clouds.This study aims to develop a nonspherical scattering look-up ...Accurate satellite data assimilation under all-sky conditions requires enhanced parameterization of scattering properties for frozen hydrometeors in clouds.This study aims to develop a nonspherical scattering look-up table that contains the optical properties of five hydrometeor types—rain,cloud water,cloud ice,graupel,and snow—for the Advanced Radiative Transfer Modeling System(ARMS)at frequencies below 220 GHz.The discrete dipole approximation(DDA)method is employed to compute the single-scattering properties of solid cloud particles,modeling these particles as aggregated roughened bullet rosettes.The bulk optical properties of the cloud layer are derived by integrating the singlescattering properties with a modified Gamma size distribution,specifically for distributions with 18 effective radii.The bulk phase function is then projected onto a series of generalized spherical functions,applying the delta-M method for truncation.The results indicate that simulations using the newly developed nonspherical scattering look-up table exhibit significant consistency with observations under deep convection conditions.In contrast,assuming spherical solid cloud particles leads to excessive scattering at mid-frequency channels and insufficient scattering at high-frequency channels.This improvement in radiative transfer simulation accuracy for cloudy conditions will better support the assimilation of allsky microwave observations into numerical weather prediction models.·Frozen cloud particles were modeled as aggregates of bullet rosettes and the optical properties at microwave range were computed by DDA.·A complete process and technical details for constructing a look-up table of ARMS are provided.·The ARMS simulations generally show agreement with observations of MWTS and MWHS under typhoon conditions using the new look-up table.展开更多
Z-curve’s encoding and decoding algorithms are primely important in many Z-curve-based applications.The bit interleaving algorithm is the current state-of-the-art algorithm for encoding and decoding Z-curve.Although ...Z-curve’s encoding and decoding algorithms are primely important in many Z-curve-based applications.The bit interleaving algorithm is the current state-of-the-art algorithm for encoding and decoding Z-curve.Although simple,its efficiency is hindered by the step-by-step coordinate shifting and bitwise operations.To tackle this problem,we first propose the efficient encoding algorithm LTFe and the corresponding decoding algorithm LTFd,which adopt two optimization methods to boost the algorithm’s efficiency:1)we design efficient lookup tables(LT)that convert encoding and decoding operations into table-lookup operations;2)we design a bit detection mechanism that skips partial order of a coordinate or a Z-value with consecutive 0s in the front,avoiding unnecessary iterative computations.We propose order-parallel and point-parallel OpenMP-based algorithms to exploit the modern multi-core hardware.Experimental results on discrete,skewed,and real datasets indicate that our point-parallel algorithms can be up to 12.6×faster than the existing algorithms.展开更多
On April 19th,"the Youth Table Tennis Programme—Photo Exhibition of Zhou Enlai and the Bandung Conference&China-ASEAN(Indonesia)Youth Table Tennis Training Camp"opened in Jakarta,Indonesia.The event was...On April 19th,"the Youth Table Tennis Programme—Photo Exhibition of Zhou Enlai and the Bandung Conference&China-ASEAN(Indonesia)Youth Table Tennis Training Camp"opened in Jakarta,Indonesia.The event was guided by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia and co-organised by the ASEAN-China Centre(ACC),the Memorial to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao,the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development,the Beijing One Heart Sphere Charity Foundation,and the Enlai Foundation.展开更多
Sometimes you lose something.Itmaybeakeyoryourphone.Thenyou haveto look for it.Youcan lookinmanyplaces.Itmaybeinapocketor in adrawer.Youcan also look onthings.Itmay beonadeskora table.You may also need to look underth...Sometimes you lose something.Itmaybeakeyoryourphone.Thenyou haveto look for it.Youcan lookinmanyplaces.Itmaybeinapocketor in adrawer.Youcan also look onthings.Itmay beonadeskora table.You may also need to look underthings.Look between things,too.Itmay be between two books ortwosheets of paper.Or it may be nextto yourbed or your backpack.Lookcarefully.Youcan find it!展开更多
一、请根据录音,填写单词。二、听对话,选择正确的答案。1.Who is coming for dinner?A.Friends.B.Aunt and uncle.C.Grandma and grandpa.2.What does Dad offer to do at the beginning?A.Go shopping.B.Set the table.C.Cook the fish.
Many people play table tennis.You can also call it Ping-Pong.It is a fun game.How do you play?You need a table tennis table with a net in the middle.You also need a Ping-Pong ball,some paddles and a friend.First,hit t...Many people play table tennis.You can also call it Ping-Pong.It is a fun game.How do you play?You need a table tennis table with a net in the middle.You also need a Ping-Pong ball,some paddles and a friend.First,hit the ball with your paddle.The ball goes over the net.Then your friend hits it back to you.Then you hit it again.The ball can move quickly!So sometimes you miss it.展开更多
I had a pleasant Sunday last week.In the morning,I got up late and then began to do my homework.I spent nearly two hours on my homework.Next,I had fun watching a TV show.When my mom was cooking lunch,I cleaned the hou...I had a pleasant Sunday last week.In the morning,I got up late and then began to do my homework.I spent nearly two hours on my homework.Next,I had fun watching a TV show.When my mom was cooking lunch,I cleaned the house and washed my clothes.In the afternoon,I played table tennis happily with my best friend Kou Yu.展开更多
Title Page The title page(page 1,do not number)should contain these elements:(a)full title;(b)Each authors'names,academic degrees,and affiliations(if Chinese,give standard English version);(c)the designated corres...Title Page The title page(page 1,do not number)should contain these elements:(a)full title;(b)Each authors'names,academic degrees,and affiliations(if Chinese,give standard English version);(c)the designated corresponding author's name,mailing address,telephone and fax numbers,and e-mail address;(d)source(s)of financial support of the study;(e)the total word count of the manuscript,including the title page,abstract,text,references,tables,and figures legends.展开更多
Cupressus gigantea is an endemic endangered tree species in the Tibet Plateau,and studying the survival status of the different C.gigantea populations and revealing the main environmental factors that affect the popul...Cupressus gigantea is an endemic endangered tree species in the Tibet Plateau,and studying the survival status of the different C.gigantea populations and revealing the main environmental factors that affect the population survival are particularly significant for the conservation and sustainable development of endangered species.Based on the 28 sample plots,the Hierarchical Cluster Method was used to classify the C.gigantea populations into four community types.Age structure diagrams were drawn based on the structure of each community,static life tables and survival curves were compiled,and the future development trends of each age group in each population were predicted.Additionally,principal component analysis was used to preliminarily explore the mutual relationship between C.gigantea populations and the environment.The results indicated that C.gigantea is the primary dominant species in the four populations,and their survival curves generally conform to the Deevey-Ⅲ.This is characterized by high mortality rates among the young and middle-aged individuals,as well as the insufficient replenishment of young individuals,and a severe shortage of elderly individuals.Specifically,generational gaps frequently occur within populations.As time goes on,ageing will become increasingly severe.Furthermore,soil organic matter,thickness,and moisture contents,and altitude significantly influence the growth and expansion of C.gigantea populations.This study suggests that timely replanting and transplanting of young trees should be carried out for Population A,while management and protection of Populations B and C should be strengthened to prevent further decline of middle-aged and older individuals.Appropriate transplantation should be conducted for individuals of Population D growing at extremely high and low altitudes.Additionally,protection of C.gigantea individuals(especially juvenilestage individuals)and their native habitats should be strengthened.Research on germplasm resources and cultivation management techniques should be intensified to enhance the stress tolerance of C.gigantea,thereby alleviating the generational gap phenomenon across all populations,and to promote population renewal and expansion.展开更多
Bemisia tabaci is a polyphagous herbivore that feeds on a wide range of horticultural and ornamental crops cultivated under diverse ecological zones. In Sierra Leone, B. tabaci is found to infest a wide range of veget...Bemisia tabaci is a polyphagous herbivore that feeds on a wide range of horticultural and ornamental crops cultivated under diverse ecological zones. In Sierra Leone, B. tabaci is found to infest a wide range of vegetable crops by directly feeding on phloem sap thereby inducing physiological disorders, and also serve as a vector to gemini viruses. Invariably the destructive feeding of B. tabaci affects the productivity and aesthetic values of vegetables and other horticultural crops and hence is considered a serious economic pest. A bioassay experiment was carried out by rearing B. tabaci populations on four vegetable crops under controlled laboratory conditions to determine its life table and demographic parameters. Results showed that the intrinsic rate of growth which measures the population size and growth pattern was highest for populations reared on tomato crops with the following values: rm 0.145 female female−1 day−1, the gross reproduction rate (Ro), and finite growth rate λ were highest for population reared on tomato, correspondingly the development period from egg-adult emergence was shortest with a value of 26 d. Conversely, the computed demographical parameters rm, λ and Ro for the population reared on sweet pepper were 0.106 female female−1 day−1 respectively, with a corresponding development period egg-adult emergence as 36d. The computed biological parameters for okra and garden egg varied with intermediary values between tomato and pepper host materials. The survivorship rates were quite significant for the smaller instars (Instars 1-III) with over 80% surviving to pre-pupa and pupa stage for the populations reared for all the test materials. High mortality was noticed for the pre-pupa and pupa stages as their survival rates were significantly low compared to the high survival rates of the smaller instars. Less than 50% of pupae failed to emerge to adults except for populations reared on tomato test materials where 52% emerged to adults. The study indicated tomato as the most suitable host among the four vegetable crops. Although life table and demographic parameters are invaluable information for forecasting pest populations and help in designing pest management efforts, further investigations such as the economic threshold and economic injury levels of B. tabaci population are requisite decision tools for sound pest management decisions of B. tabaci on these vegetable crops. The information obtained from this investigation would be quite relevant for extension service and pest management practitioners where mixed vegetable farming is a common practice.展开更多
Weak interlayers play a crucial role in the seismic performance of bedding slopes;however,the effects of structural surface development within these layers remain underexplored.This study presents two scaled models of...Weak interlayers play a crucial role in the seismic performance of bedding slopes;however,the effects of structural surface development within these layers remain underexplored.This study presents two scaled models of bedding slopes,each with different weak interlayers:one with a homogeneous weak layer and another with discontinuous interfaces.Shaking table tests were conducted to compare their seismic performance.The results show that the peak ground acceleration(PGA)values above the weak interlayer in model A were significantly higher than those in model B,with the differences increasing as the input wave amplitude increased.The peak earth pressure(PEP)values at the tensile failure boundary at the rear edge of model A were also higher,whereas those within the weak layer at the toe of model A were lower than those in model B.Deformation analysis revealed that the maximum principal strain in model A initially appeared at the upper part of the tensile failure boundary,while the maximum shear strain was concentrated near the rear edge within the weak layer.In contrast,model B exhibited the opposite strain distribution.These findings provide insight into the impact of weak interlayers on the dynamic response and deformation of bedding slopes,highlighting the importance of considering this factor in seismic landslide investigations and failure mode predictions.展开更多
The author regrets that the paper titled“Gauging scholars’acceptance of Open Access journals by examining the relationship between perceived quality and citation impact”(DOI:10.2478/jdis-2025-0002),as published,con...The author regrets that the paper titled“Gauging scholars’acceptance of Open Access journals by examining the relationship between perceived quality and citation impact”(DOI:10.2478/jdis-2025-0002),as published,contains errors in four of the table captions.For Tables 12-15,“CABS business journals”should read“CABS economics journals.”The tables do have the correct values for the economics journals,and the findings reported in the text do not need revision.The author apologizes for any inconvenience.展开更多
Fault container and shaking table tests are crucial for studying co-seismic dislocation in cross-fault tunnels,with the design and functionality of the container significantly affecting the accuracy of dynamic respons...Fault container and shaking table tests are crucial for studying co-seismic dislocation in cross-fault tunnels,with the design and functionality of the container significantly affecting the accuracy of dynamic response analyses of tunnel linings.This research introduces a fault container developed as part of a significant active fault-crossing tunnel project in the high-intensity seismic zone of western China.The container is designed to simulate both strike-slip and dip-slip fault characteristics with adjustable fault angles.Extensive testing,including shaking table tests under strong seismic conditions,three-dimensional(3D)finite element numerical simulations,and hammer tests,were conducted to evaluate the modal characteristics of the container under various conditions.The study highlights the resonance characteristics of the soil-container system,the signal consistency across different dislocations,and the dynamic response patterns both with and without pulse-like seismic motions and varying intensities.The results indicate that the natural frequencies of the container and the model soil,determined through white noise scanning,are 23.74 Hz and 6.355 Hz,respectively,suggesting no resonance in the model soil-container structure.The dynamic response characteristics of the empty container show good integrity and versatility under various seismic excitations.The consistency of the free-field time history curve confirms that the newly developed fault container effectively simulates the continuity and boundary conditions of the free-field.Time domain analysis conducted before and after fault dislocation demonstrates the capability of the container to accurately replicate the coupling effects of fault and seismic motions.展开更多
Objective:To observe the intervention effect of clinical nursing pathway on patients receiving intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters.Methods:Ninety patients receiving intravenous therapy via mid-long c...Objective:To observe the intervention effect of clinical nursing pathway on patients receiving intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters.Methods:Ninety patients receiving intravenous therapy via mid-long catheters in the hospital from March 2024 to March 2025 were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,with 45 patients in each group.The control group received routine nursing intervention,while the observation group received clinical nursing pathway intervention.The nursing risk events,catheter indwelling time,and nursing satisfaction were evaluated in both groups.Results:The observation group had a shorter catheter indwelling time,fewer risk events during intravenous therapy(total incidence rate of 2.22%),and higher nursing satisfaction.Additionally,negative emotional feedback was reduced,and the SAS score(31.02±1.12)was lower in the observation group compared to the control group.There were significant differences between the two groups in all indicators(P<0.05).Conclusion:Applying the clinical nursing pathway during intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters can help ensure infusion safety,improve unstable emotional states,and promote high-quality service standards.展开更多
A fault is a geological structure characterized by significant displacement of rock masses along a fault plane within the Earth's crust.The Yunnan Tabaiyi Tunnel intersects multiple fault zones,making tunnel const...A fault is a geological structure characterized by significant displacement of rock masses along a fault plane within the Earth's crust.The Yunnan Tabaiyi Tunnel intersects multiple fault zones,making tunnel construction in fault-prone areas particularly vulnerable to the effects of fault activity due to the complexities of the surrounding geological environment.To investigate the dynamic response characteristics of tunnel structures under varying surrounding rock conditions,a three-dimensional large-scale shaking table physical model test was conducted.This study also aimed to explore the damage mechanisms associated with the Tabaiyi Tunnel under seismic loading.The results demonstrate that poor quality surrounding rock enhances the seismic response of the tunnel.This effect is primarily attributed to the distribution characteristics of acceleration,dynamic strain,and dynamic soil pressure.A comparison between unidirectional and multi-directional(including vertical)seismic motions reveals that vertical seismic motion has a more significant impact on specific tunnel locations.Specifically,the maximum tensile stress is observed at the arch shoulder,with values ranging from 60 to 100 k Pa.Moreover,NPR(Non-Prestressed Reinforced)anchor cables exhibit a substantial constant resistance effect under low-amplitude seismic waves.However,when the input earthquake amplitude reaches 0.8g,local sliding occurs at the arch shoulder region of the NPR anchor cable.These findings underscore the importance of focusing on seismic mitigation measures in fault zones and reinforcing critical areas,such as the arch shoulders,in practical engineering applications.展开更多
Seismic-induced landslides critically threaten infrastructure and human safety,especially in sandy slopes where conventional stabilization methods often fail under dynamic loading.This study evaluates circular open-en...Seismic-induced landslides critically threaten infrastructure and human safety,especially in sandy slopes where conventional stabilization methods often fail under dynamic loading.This study evaluates circular open-ended anti-slide pipe piles embedded in a two-layer sandy slope with differing geotechnical properties.Ten physical models,including five freefield and five pile-reinforced slopes,were tested on a shaking table.Key seismic responses—acceleration,soil displacement,and bending moments—were monitored using accelerometers,strain gauges,and Digital Image Correlation(DIC).Complementary numerical simulations using Abaqus with a Mohr–Coulomb model validated experimental results.Soil displacement in free-field models under 0.25g shaking was about 3.5 times greater than in reinforced slopes.Bending moments increased with seismic intensity,peaking at depths around five times the pile diameter.Limitations including simplified two-layer soil representation,idealized seismic inputs,and boundary effects inherent to laboratory models restrict direct field application but enable controlled analysis.By combining physical experiments with numerical modeling,the study provides a robust and validated framework for seismic slope stabilization.This integrated approach enhances understanding of soil–pile interaction under seismic loads and offers targeted insights for developing safer and more reliable geotechnical design strategies in earthquake-prone areas.展开更多
基金supported by the Iran National Science Foundation(INSF)the University of Birjand under grant number 4034771.
文摘Groundwater modeling remains challenging due to heterogeneity and complexity of aquifer systems,necessitating endeavors to quantify Groundwater Levels(GWL)dynamics to inform policymakers and hydrogeologists.This study introduces a novel Fuzzy Nonlinear Additive Regression(FNAR)model to predict monthly GWL in an unconfined aquifer in eastern Iran,using a 19-year(1998–2017)dataset from 11 piezometric wells.Under three distinct scenarios with progressively increasing input complexity,the study utilized readily available climate data,including Precipitation(Prc),Temperature(Tave),Relative Humidity(RH),and Evapotranspiration(ETo).The dataset was split into training(70%)and validation(30%)subsets.Results showed that among three input scenarios,Scenario 3(Sc3,incorporating all four variables)achieved the best predictive performance,with RMSE ranging from 0.305 m to 0.768 m,MAE from 0.203 m to 0.522 m,NSE from 0.661 to 0.980,and PBIAS from 0.771%to 0.981%,indicating low bias and high reliability.However,Sc2(excluding ETo)with RMSE ranging from 0.4226 m to 0.9909 m,MAE from 0.3418 m to 0.8173 m,NSE from 0.2831 to 0.9674,and PBIAS from−0.598%to 0.968%across different months offers practical advantages in data-scarce settings.The FNAR model outperforms conventional Fuzzy Least Squares Regression(FLSR)and holds promise for GWL forecasting in data-scarce regions where physical or numerical models are impractical.Future research should focus on integrating FNAR with deep learning algorithms and real-time data assimilation expanding applications across diverse hydrogeological settings.
基金supported by the Earthquake Science and Technology Spark Plan Project(No.XH23041C)The Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(No.22JR11RA090)Gansu Lanzhou Geophysics National Observation and Research Station(No.2021Y14).
文摘The widely distributed loess deposits in the Yellow River Basin exhibit unique engineering geological characteristics.The variations in their thickness and stratigraphic structure significantly amplify ground motion parameters,directly influencing the regional seismic hazard risk level.This study methodically conducted on-site studies and observations of building collapses and damages resulting from seismic amplification effects,using the Wenchuan M_(S)8.0 earthquake as a case study.Comprehensive experimental and numerical simulation studies were carried out.A large-scale shaking table test was performed,and numerical models for 14 different loess sites types were established.Various types of seismic waves were incorporated into these models for systematic numerical simulation calculations.The research reveals the mechanisms by which loess deposit thickness and stratigraphic structure in the Yellow River Basin affect seismic ground motion amplification.The results indicate that as the epicentral distance increases,the peak ground motion shows a marked attenuation trend,with the horizontal component attenuating substantially faster than the vertical component.As the overlying loess layer thickness increases from 50 to 100 m,the seismic intensity may escalate by 3−4 degrees,and the peak acceleration may amplify by 1.5−2.2 times.With the augmentation of loess deposit thickness and the proliferation of soil layers,both the peak acceleration response spectrum and the characteristic period demonstrate an upward tendency,exhibiting slight fluctuations contingent upon the seismic wave type.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52108361)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program of China (Grant No.2023YFS0436)the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection Independent Research Project (Grant No.SKLGP2022Z015).
文摘Bedding parallel stepped rock slopes exist widely in nature and are used in slope engineering.They are characterized by complex topography and geological structure and are vulnerable to shattering under strong earthquakes.However,no previous studies have assessed the mechanisms underlying seismic failure in rock slopes.In this study,large-scale shaking table tests and numerical simulations were conducted to delineate the seismic failure mechanism in terms of acceleration,displacement,and earth pressure responses combined with shattering failure phenomena.The results reveal that acceleration response mutations usually occur within weak interlayers owing to their inferior performance,and these mutations may transform into potential sliding surfaces,thereby intensifying the nonlinear seismic response characteristics.Cumulative permanent displacements at the internal corners of the berms can induce quasi-rigid displacements at the external corners,leading to greater permanent displacements at the internal corners.Therefore,the internal corners are identified as the most susceptible parts of the slope.In addition,the concept of baseline offset was utilized to explain the mechanism of earth pressure responses,and the result indicates that residual earth pressures at the internal corners play a dominant role in causing deformation or shattering damage.Four evolutionary deformation phases characterize the processes of seismic responses and shattering failure of the bedding parallel stepped rock slope,i.e.the formation of tensile cracks at the internal corners of the berm,expansion of tensile cracks and bedding surface dislocation,development of vertical tensile cracks at the rear edge,and rock mass slipping leading to slope instability.Overall,this study provides a scientific basis for the seismic design of engineering slopes and offers valuable insights for further studies on preventing seismic disasters in bedding parallel stepped rock slopes.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB3900400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2142212 and 42361074)。
文摘Accurate satellite data assimilation under all-sky conditions requires enhanced parameterization of scattering properties for frozen hydrometeors in clouds.This study aims to develop a nonspherical scattering look-up table that contains the optical properties of five hydrometeor types—rain,cloud water,cloud ice,graupel,and snow—for the Advanced Radiative Transfer Modeling System(ARMS)at frequencies below 220 GHz.The discrete dipole approximation(DDA)method is employed to compute the single-scattering properties of solid cloud particles,modeling these particles as aggregated roughened bullet rosettes.The bulk optical properties of the cloud layer are derived by integrating the singlescattering properties with a modified Gamma size distribution,specifically for distributions with 18 effective radii.The bulk phase function is then projected onto a series of generalized spherical functions,applying the delta-M method for truncation.The results indicate that simulations using the newly developed nonspherical scattering look-up table exhibit significant consistency with observations under deep convection conditions.In contrast,assuming spherical solid cloud particles leads to excessive scattering at mid-frequency channels and insufficient scattering at high-frequency channels.This improvement in radiative transfer simulation accuracy for cloudy conditions will better support the assimilation of allsky microwave observations into numerical weather prediction models.·Frozen cloud particles were modeled as aggregates of bullet rosettes and the optical properties at microwave range were computed by DDA.·A complete process and technical details for constructing a look-up table of ARMS are provided.·The ARMS simulations generally show agreement with observations of MWTS and MWHS under typhoon conditions using the new look-up table.
基金funded by the Key Project of the Open Fund for Computer Technology Applications in Yunnan under Grant no.CB23031D025A.
文摘Z-curve’s encoding and decoding algorithms are primely important in many Z-curve-based applications.The bit interleaving algorithm is the current state-of-the-art algorithm for encoding and decoding Z-curve.Although simple,its efficiency is hindered by the step-by-step coordinate shifting and bitwise operations.To tackle this problem,we first propose the efficient encoding algorithm LTFe and the corresponding decoding algorithm LTFd,which adopt two optimization methods to boost the algorithm’s efficiency:1)we design efficient lookup tables(LT)that convert encoding and decoding operations into table-lookup operations;2)we design a bit detection mechanism that skips partial order of a coordinate or a Z-value with consecutive 0s in the front,avoiding unnecessary iterative computations.We propose order-parallel and point-parallel OpenMP-based algorithms to exploit the modern multi-core hardware.Experimental results on discrete,skewed,and real datasets indicate that our point-parallel algorithms can be up to 12.6×faster than the existing algorithms.
文摘On April 19th,"the Youth Table Tennis Programme—Photo Exhibition of Zhou Enlai and the Bandung Conference&China-ASEAN(Indonesia)Youth Table Tennis Training Camp"opened in Jakarta,Indonesia.The event was guided by the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia and co-organised by the ASEAN-China Centre(ACC),the Memorial to Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao,the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development,the Beijing One Heart Sphere Charity Foundation,and the Enlai Foundation.
文摘Sometimes you lose something.Itmaybeakeyoryourphone.Thenyou haveto look for it.Youcan lookinmanyplaces.Itmaybeinapocketor in adrawer.Youcan also look onthings.Itmay beonadeskora table.You may also need to look underthings.Look between things,too.Itmay be between two books ortwosheets of paper.Or it may be nextto yourbed or your backpack.Lookcarefully.Youcan find it!
文摘一、请根据录音,填写单词。二、听对话,选择正确的答案。1.Who is coming for dinner?A.Friends.B.Aunt and uncle.C.Grandma and grandpa.2.What does Dad offer to do at the beginning?A.Go shopping.B.Set the table.C.Cook the fish.
文摘Many people play table tennis.You can also call it Ping-Pong.It is a fun game.How do you play?You need a table tennis table with a net in the middle.You also need a Ping-Pong ball,some paddles and a friend.First,hit the ball with your paddle.The ball goes over the net.Then your friend hits it back to you.Then you hit it again.The ball can move quickly!So sometimes you miss it.
文摘I had a pleasant Sunday last week.In the morning,I got up late and then began to do my homework.I spent nearly two hours on my homework.Next,I had fun watching a TV show.When my mom was cooking lunch,I cleaned the house and washed my clothes.In the afternoon,I played table tennis happily with my best friend Kou Yu.
文摘Title Page The title page(page 1,do not number)should contain these elements:(a)full title;(b)Each authors'names,academic degrees,and affiliations(if Chinese,give standard English version);(c)the designated corresponding author's name,mailing address,telephone and fax numbers,and e-mail address;(d)source(s)of financial support of the study;(e)the total word count of the manuscript,including the title page,abstract,text,references,tables,and figures legends.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32260262)the Talent Project of Xizang Agricultural and Husbandry University(XZNMXYZFYC–2024–06).
文摘Cupressus gigantea is an endemic endangered tree species in the Tibet Plateau,and studying the survival status of the different C.gigantea populations and revealing the main environmental factors that affect the population survival are particularly significant for the conservation and sustainable development of endangered species.Based on the 28 sample plots,the Hierarchical Cluster Method was used to classify the C.gigantea populations into four community types.Age structure diagrams were drawn based on the structure of each community,static life tables and survival curves were compiled,and the future development trends of each age group in each population were predicted.Additionally,principal component analysis was used to preliminarily explore the mutual relationship between C.gigantea populations and the environment.The results indicated that C.gigantea is the primary dominant species in the four populations,and their survival curves generally conform to the Deevey-Ⅲ.This is characterized by high mortality rates among the young and middle-aged individuals,as well as the insufficient replenishment of young individuals,and a severe shortage of elderly individuals.Specifically,generational gaps frequently occur within populations.As time goes on,ageing will become increasingly severe.Furthermore,soil organic matter,thickness,and moisture contents,and altitude significantly influence the growth and expansion of C.gigantea populations.This study suggests that timely replanting and transplanting of young trees should be carried out for Population A,while management and protection of Populations B and C should be strengthened to prevent further decline of middle-aged and older individuals.Appropriate transplantation should be conducted for individuals of Population D growing at extremely high and low altitudes.Additionally,protection of C.gigantea individuals(especially juvenilestage individuals)and their native habitats should be strengthened.Research on germplasm resources and cultivation management techniques should be intensified to enhance the stress tolerance of C.gigantea,thereby alleviating the generational gap phenomenon across all populations,and to promote population renewal and expansion.
文摘Bemisia tabaci is a polyphagous herbivore that feeds on a wide range of horticultural and ornamental crops cultivated under diverse ecological zones. In Sierra Leone, B. tabaci is found to infest a wide range of vegetable crops by directly feeding on phloem sap thereby inducing physiological disorders, and also serve as a vector to gemini viruses. Invariably the destructive feeding of B. tabaci affects the productivity and aesthetic values of vegetables and other horticultural crops and hence is considered a serious economic pest. A bioassay experiment was carried out by rearing B. tabaci populations on four vegetable crops under controlled laboratory conditions to determine its life table and demographic parameters. Results showed that the intrinsic rate of growth which measures the population size and growth pattern was highest for populations reared on tomato crops with the following values: rm 0.145 female female−1 day−1, the gross reproduction rate (Ro), and finite growth rate λ were highest for population reared on tomato, correspondingly the development period from egg-adult emergence was shortest with a value of 26 d. Conversely, the computed demographical parameters rm, λ and Ro for the population reared on sweet pepper were 0.106 female female−1 day−1 respectively, with a corresponding development period egg-adult emergence as 36d. The computed biological parameters for okra and garden egg varied with intermediary values between tomato and pepper host materials. The survivorship rates were quite significant for the smaller instars (Instars 1-III) with over 80% surviving to pre-pupa and pupa stage for the populations reared for all the test materials. High mortality was noticed for the pre-pupa and pupa stages as their survival rates were significantly low compared to the high survival rates of the smaller instars. Less than 50% of pupae failed to emerge to adults except for populations reared on tomato test materials where 52% emerged to adults. The study indicated tomato as the most suitable host among the four vegetable crops. Although life table and demographic parameters are invaluable information for forecasting pest populations and help in designing pest management efforts, further investigations such as the economic threshold and economic injury levels of B. tabaci population are requisite decision tools for sound pest management decisions of B. tabaci on these vegetable crops. The information obtained from this investigation would be quite relevant for extension service and pest management practitioners where mixed vegetable farming is a common practice.
基金funding support from the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41931296)the Open Research Project of Sichuan Provincial Key Laboratory for Major Hazard Source Monitoring and Control(Grant No.KFKT2023-4)the 57#Project(Grant No.JH2024015).
文摘Weak interlayers play a crucial role in the seismic performance of bedding slopes;however,the effects of structural surface development within these layers remain underexplored.This study presents two scaled models of bedding slopes,each with different weak interlayers:one with a homogeneous weak layer and another with discontinuous interfaces.Shaking table tests were conducted to compare their seismic performance.The results show that the peak ground acceleration(PGA)values above the weak interlayer in model A were significantly higher than those in model B,with the differences increasing as the input wave amplitude increased.The peak earth pressure(PEP)values at the tensile failure boundary at the rear edge of model A were also higher,whereas those within the weak layer at the toe of model A were lower than those in model B.Deformation analysis revealed that the maximum principal strain in model A initially appeared at the upper part of the tensile failure boundary,while the maximum shear strain was concentrated near the rear edge within the weak layer.In contrast,model B exhibited the opposite strain distribution.These findings provide insight into the impact of weak interlayers on the dynamic response and deformation of bedding slopes,highlighting the importance of considering this factor in seismic landslide investigations and failure mode predictions.
文摘The author regrets that the paper titled“Gauging scholars’acceptance of Open Access journals by examining the relationship between perceived quality and citation impact”(DOI:10.2478/jdis-2025-0002),as published,contains errors in four of the table captions.For Tables 12-15,“CABS business journals”should read“CABS economics journals.”The tables do have the correct values for the economics journals,and the findings reported in the text do not need revision.The author apologizes for any inconvenience.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52108361 and 41977252)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program of China(Grant Nos.2024ZYD0154 and 2024NSFSC0159)the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection Independent Research Project(Grant Nos.SKLGP2022Z015 and SKLGP2020Z001).
文摘Fault container and shaking table tests are crucial for studying co-seismic dislocation in cross-fault tunnels,with the design and functionality of the container significantly affecting the accuracy of dynamic response analyses of tunnel linings.This research introduces a fault container developed as part of a significant active fault-crossing tunnel project in the high-intensity seismic zone of western China.The container is designed to simulate both strike-slip and dip-slip fault characteristics with adjustable fault angles.Extensive testing,including shaking table tests under strong seismic conditions,three-dimensional(3D)finite element numerical simulations,and hammer tests,were conducted to evaluate the modal characteristics of the container under various conditions.The study highlights the resonance characteristics of the soil-container system,the signal consistency across different dislocations,and the dynamic response patterns both with and without pulse-like seismic motions and varying intensities.The results indicate that the natural frequencies of the container and the model soil,determined through white noise scanning,are 23.74 Hz and 6.355 Hz,respectively,suggesting no resonance in the model soil-container structure.The dynamic response characteristics of the empty container show good integrity and versatility under various seismic excitations.The consistency of the free-field time history curve confirms that the newly developed fault container effectively simulates the continuity and boundary conditions of the free-field.Time domain analysis conducted before and after fault dislocation demonstrates the capability of the container to accurately replicate the coupling effects of fault and seismic motions.
文摘Objective:To observe the intervention effect of clinical nursing pathway on patients receiving intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters.Methods:Ninety patients receiving intravenous therapy via mid-long catheters in the hospital from March 2024 to March 2025 were selected and randomly divided into a control group and an observation group,with 45 patients in each group.The control group received routine nursing intervention,while the observation group received clinical nursing pathway intervention.The nursing risk events,catheter indwelling time,and nursing satisfaction were evaluated in both groups.Results:The observation group had a shorter catheter indwelling time,fewer risk events during intravenous therapy(total incidence rate of 2.22%),and higher nursing satisfaction.Additionally,negative emotional feedback was reduced,and the SAS score(31.02±1.12)was lower in the observation group compared to the control group.There were significant differences between the two groups in all indicators(P<0.05).Conclusion:Applying the clinical nursing pathway during intravenous therapy via peripheral mid-long catheters can help ensure infusion safety,improve unstable emotional states,and promote high-quality service standards.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42377195)。
文摘A fault is a geological structure characterized by significant displacement of rock masses along a fault plane within the Earth's crust.The Yunnan Tabaiyi Tunnel intersects multiple fault zones,making tunnel construction in fault-prone areas particularly vulnerable to the effects of fault activity due to the complexities of the surrounding geological environment.To investigate the dynamic response characteristics of tunnel structures under varying surrounding rock conditions,a three-dimensional large-scale shaking table physical model test was conducted.This study also aimed to explore the damage mechanisms associated with the Tabaiyi Tunnel under seismic loading.The results demonstrate that poor quality surrounding rock enhances the seismic response of the tunnel.This effect is primarily attributed to the distribution characteristics of acceleration,dynamic strain,and dynamic soil pressure.A comparison between unidirectional and multi-directional(including vertical)seismic motions reveals that vertical seismic motion has a more significant impact on specific tunnel locations.Specifically,the maximum tensile stress is observed at the arch shoulder,with values ranging from 60 to 100 k Pa.Moreover,NPR(Non-Prestressed Reinforced)anchor cables exhibit a substantial constant resistance effect under low-amplitude seismic waves.However,when the input earthquake amplitude reaches 0.8g,local sliding occurs at the arch shoulder region of the NPR anchor cable.These findings underscore the importance of focusing on seismic mitigation measures in fault zones and reinforcing critical areas,such as the arch shoulders,in practical engineering applications.
基金the support from the Outstanding Youth Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021YQ31)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42277135)+5 种基金National Foreign Experts Individual Program(Category Y)(Grant No.Y20240084)the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund Key Project(U2006225)Special Fund for Taishan Scholar Projectthe Youth Project of Open Funding from Engineering Research Center of Concrete Technology under Marine Environment,Ministry of Education(Grant No.TMduracon202217)the funding from Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Coastal Disaster and Protection,Hohai University(Grant No.202206)Shandong Provincial Overseas High-Level Talent Workstation,China。
文摘Seismic-induced landslides critically threaten infrastructure and human safety,especially in sandy slopes where conventional stabilization methods often fail under dynamic loading.This study evaluates circular open-ended anti-slide pipe piles embedded in a two-layer sandy slope with differing geotechnical properties.Ten physical models,including five freefield and five pile-reinforced slopes,were tested on a shaking table.Key seismic responses—acceleration,soil displacement,and bending moments—were monitored using accelerometers,strain gauges,and Digital Image Correlation(DIC).Complementary numerical simulations using Abaqus with a Mohr–Coulomb model validated experimental results.Soil displacement in free-field models under 0.25g shaking was about 3.5 times greater than in reinforced slopes.Bending moments increased with seismic intensity,peaking at depths around five times the pile diameter.Limitations including simplified two-layer soil representation,idealized seismic inputs,and boundary effects inherent to laboratory models restrict direct field application but enable controlled analysis.By combining physical experiments with numerical modeling,the study provides a robust and validated framework for seismic slope stabilization.This integrated approach enhances understanding of soil–pile interaction under seismic loads and offers targeted insights for developing safer and more reliable geotechnical design strategies in earthquake-prone areas.
