BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity but is associated with an increased risk for development of eating disorders.Indeed,numerous maladaptive eating behaviors and eating disorders ...BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity but is associated with an increased risk for development of eating disorders.Indeed,numerous maladaptive eating behaviors and eating disorders have been described following bariatric surgery.However,the differentiation of pathologic eating patterns from expected dietary changes following bariatric surgery can sometimes be difficult to discern.CASE SUMMARY A female in her early 40s presented for medical stabilization of severe protein calorie malnutrition after losing 52.3 kg over the last six months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,with subsequent development of cyclic nausea and vomiting.Fear of these aversive physical symptoms led to further restriction of nutritional intake and weight loss.The patient was diagnosed with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder,which has not been previously reported after bariatric surgery.CONCLUSION Improvement in the diagnostic nomenclature for feeding and eating disorders is warranted for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.展开更多
Previous studies have confirmed that both honeybee and Drosophila are capable of learning and memory. This study aimed to investigate whether the house fly （Aldrichina grahami）, with strong instincts to adapt their ...Previous studies have confirmed that both honeybee and Drosophila are capable of learning and memory. This study aimed to investigate whether the house fly （Aldrichina grahami）, with strong instincts to adapt their living environment, have the learning ability to associate odor stimulus to avoid electric shock in free flying state using a device developed by the authors. The result showed the learning ability ofA. grahami at the electric shock voltages of 5 V, 25 V and 45 V AC. When 60 V was used, the flies were frequently injured. Our results indicate that A. grahami is a good model to study the neural mechanism of learning and memory. The paradigm in this study has some advantages that can be used in future studies of free insects.展开更多
This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the avoidant attachment style as a complex pattern of relational adaptation.Beginning with Bowlby’s theoretical framework and Ainsworth’s empirical validation,the s...This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the avoidant attachment style as a complex pattern of relational adaptation.Beginning with Bowlby’s theoretical framework and Ainsworth’s empirical validation,the study traces the developmental trajectory of attachment research from infancy to adulthood,highlighting the refinement of typologies into dismissive-avoidant and fearfulavoidant styles.Drawing on psychoanalytic,cognitive-behavioral,and sociocultural perspectives,the analysis deconstructs the etiology of avoidance,showing how defense mechanisms,biased cognitive schemas,and cultural norms reinforce patterns of emotional suppression and relational withdrawal.Through the use of fictional and clinical case illustrations,the paper demonstrates how avoidance manifests in diverse psychological portraits and explores its paradoxical costs-apparent strength and independence achieved at the expense of intimacy,stability,and emotional fulfillment.Finally,the discussion turns to therapeutic strategies for transforming avoidance into earned security,emphasizing self-awareness,cognitive restructuring,corrective emotional experiences,and the cultivation of supportive environments.The study concludes that avoidant attachment,while deeply ingrained,is not immutable,and that integration lies in developing a personality robust enough to balance autonomy with the capacity for secure connection.展开更多
The clinical outcomes of adolescents with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)remain unclear.Furthermore,no report has compared the characteristics of ARFID and restricting-type anorexia nervosa(R-AN)in el...The clinical outcomes of adolescents with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)remain unclear.Furthermore,no report has compared the characteristics of ARFID and restricting-type anorexia nervosa(R-AN)in elementary-school students on total parenteral nutrition(TPN).This study retrospectively reviewed inpatients diagnosed with ARFID or R-AN between 2005 and 2019.Patients with ARFID(two boys and seven girls)and R-AN(13 girls)were hospitalized because of rapid physical deterioration,and nutrition therapy was continued without withdrawal.The ARFID group exhibited significantly lower body weights at admission than the R-AN group and gained an average of 6.5 kg during hospitalization;furthermore,the monthly weight gain during hospitalization was significantly higher,and no relapse was observed.Early physical improvement in ARFID resulted in good recovery.In conclusion,TPN can be easily introduced to patients with ARFID,in whom aversive eating is a concern,and is a suitable treatment for ARFID.展开更多
This paper presents an intelligent patrol and security robot integrating 2D LiDAR and RGB-D vision sensors to achieve semantic simultaneous localization and mapping(SLAM),real-time object recognition,and dynamic obsta...This paper presents an intelligent patrol and security robot integrating 2D LiDAR and RGB-D vision sensors to achieve semantic simultaneous localization and mapping(SLAM),real-time object recognition,and dynamic obstacle avoidance.The system employs the YOLOv7 deep-learning framework for semantic detection and SLAM for localization and mapping,fusing geometric and visual data to build a high-fidelity 2D semantic map.This map enables the robot to identify and project object information for improved situational awareness.Experimental results show that object recognition reached 95.4%mAP@0.5.Semantic completeness increased from 68.7%(single view)to 94.1%(multi-view)with an average position error of 3.1 cm.During navigation,the robot achieved 98.0%reliability,avoided moving obstacles in 90.0%of encounters,and replanned paths in 0.42 s on average.The integration of LiDAR-based SLAMwith deep-learning–driven semantic perception establishes a robust foundation for intelligent,adaptive,and safe robotic navigation in dynamic environments.展开更多
Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)face the challenge of autonomous obstacle avoidance in complex,multi-obstacle environments.Behavior cloning offers a promising approach to rapidly acquire a learning policy from limited e...Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)face the challenge of autonomous obstacle avoidance in complex,multi-obstacle environments.Behavior cloning offers a promising approach to rapidly acquire a learning policy from limited expert demonstrations.However,pure imitation learning inherently suffers from poor exploration and limited generalization,typically necessitating extensive datasets to train competent student policies.We utilize a cross-modal variational autoencoder(CM-VAE)to extract compact features from raw visual inputs and UAV states,which then feed into a policy network.We evaluated our approach in a simulated environment featuring a challenging circular trajectory with eight gate obstacles.The results demonstrate that the policy trained with pure behavior cloning consistently failed.In stark contrast,our DAgger-augmented behavior cloning method successfully traversed all gates without collision.Our findings confirm that DAgger effectively mitigates the shortcomings of behavior cloning,enabling the creation of reliable and sample-efficient navigation policies for UAVs.展开更多
Researchers are increasingly focused on enabling groups of multiple unmanned vehicles to operate cohesively in complex,real-world environments,where coordinated formation control and obstacle avoidance are essential f...Researchers are increasingly focused on enabling groups of multiple unmanned vehicles to operate cohesively in complex,real-world environments,where coordinated formation control and obstacle avoidance are essential for executing sophisticated collective tasks.This paper presents a Distributed Formation Control and Obstacle Avoidance(DFCOA)framework for multi-unmanned ground vehicles(UGV).DFCOA integrates a virtual leader structure for global guidance,an improved A^(*)path planning algorithm with an advanced cost function for efficient path planning,and a repulsive-force-based improved vector field histogram star(VFH^(*))technique for collision avoidance.The virtual leader generates a reference trajectory while enabling distributed execution;the improved A^(*)algorithm reduces planning time and number of nodes to determine the shortest path from the starting position to the goal;and the improved VFH^(*)uses 2D LiDAR data with inter-agent repulsive force to simultaneously avoid collision with obstacles and maintain safe inter-vehicle distances.The formation stability of the proposed DFCOA reaches 95.8%and 94.6%in two scenarios,with root mean square(RMS)centroid errors of 0.9516 and 1.0008 m,respectively.Velocity tracking is precise(velocity centroid error RMS of 0.2699 and 0.1700 m/s),and linear velocities closely match the desired 0.3 m/s.Safety metrics showed average collision risks of 0.7773 and 0.5143,with minimum inter-vehicle distances of 0.4702 and 0.8763 m,confirming collision-free navigation of four UGVs.DFCOA outperforms conventional methods in formation stability,path efficiency,and scalability,proving its suitability for decentralized multi-UGV applications.展开更多
Background:This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms between parental marital conflict and adolescent short video dependence by constructing a chain mediation model,focusing on the mediating roles of ex...Background:This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms between parental marital conflict and adolescent short video dependence by constructing a chain mediation model,focusing on the mediating roles of experiential avoidance and emotional disturbance(anxiety,depression,and stress).Methods:Conducted in January 2025,the research recruited 4125 adolescents from multiple Chinese provinces through convenience sampling;after data cleaning,3957 valid participants(1959 males,1998 females)were included.Using a cross-sectional design,measures included parental marital conflict,experiential avoidance,anxiety,depression,stress,and short video dependence.Results:Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations among all variables.Mediation analysis using the SPSS PROCESS macro showed that parental marital conflict directly predicted short video dependence(β=0.269,p<0.001),and also significantly predicted experiential avoidance(β=0.519,p<0.001),anxiety(β=0.072,p<0.001),depression(β=0.067,p<0.001),and stress(β=0.048,p<0.05).Experiential avoidance further predicted anxiety(β=0.521,p<0.001),depression(β=0.489,p<0.001),stress(β=0.408,p<0.001),and short video dependence(β=0.244,p<0.001).While both anxiety(β=0.050,p<0.05)and depression(β=0.116,p<0.001)positively predicted short video dependence,stress did not(β=0.019,p=0.257).Overall,experiential avoidance,anxiety,depression,and stress significantly mediated the relationship between parental marital conflict and short video dependence.Conclusion:These findings confirm that parental marital conflict not only directly influences adolescent short video dependence but also operates through a chain mediation pathway involving experiential avoidance and emotional disturbance,highlighting central psychological mechanisms and providing theoretical support for integrated mental health and behavioral interventions.展开更多
To address the critical challenge of risk perception and assessment for autonomous vehicles in dynamic interactive envi-ronments,this study proposes a semi-supervised spatiotemporal interaction risk cognition network ...To address the critical challenge of risk perception and assessment for autonomous vehicles in dynamic interactive envi-ronments,this study proposes a semi-supervised spatiotemporal interaction risk cognition network with attention mecha-nism(SS-SIRCN),inspired by the behavioral adaptation patterns of biological groups under external threats.First,by thoroughly analyzing the dynamic interaction characteristics exhibited by typical biological collectives when exposed to risk,the study reveals the underlying patterns of trajectory changes influenced by external danger.Then,an attention-based spatiotemporal risk cognition network is designed to establish a mapping between driving behavior features and potential driving risks.Finally,a semi-supervised learning framework is employed to enable risk assessment for autono-mous vehicles using only a small amount of labeled data.Experimental results on real-world vehicle trajectory datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves a risk prediction accuracy of 90.76%,outperforming other baseline models in performance.展开更多
The Internet of Vehicles(IoV)is an emerging technology that aims to connect vehicles,infrastructure,and other devices to enable intelligent transportation systems.One of the key challenges in IoV is to ensure safe and...The Internet of Vehicles(IoV)is an emerging technology that aims to connect vehicles,infrastructure,and other devices to enable intelligent transportation systems.One of the key challenges in IoV is to ensure safe and efficient communication among vehicles of different types and capabilities.This paper proposes a data-driven vehicular heterogeneity-based intelligent collision avoidance system for IoV.The system leverages Vehicle-to-Vehicle(V2V)and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure(V2I)communication to collect real-time data about the environment and the vehicles.The data is collected to acknowledge the heterogeneity of vehicles and human behavior.The data is analyzed using machine learning algorithms to identify potential collision risks and recommend appropriate actions to avoid collisions.The system takes into account the heterogeneity of vehicles,such as their size,speed,and maneuverability,to optimize collision avoidance strategies.The proposed system is experimented with real-time datasets and compared with existing collision avoidance systems.The results are shown using the evaluation metrics that show the proposed system can significantly reduce the number of collisions and improve the overall safety and efficiency of IoV with an accuracy of 96.5%using the SVM algorithm.The trial outcomes demonstrated that the new system,incorporating vehicular,weather,and human behavior factors,outperformed previous systems that only considered vehicular and weather aspects.This innovative approach is poised to lead transportation efforts,reducing accident rates and improving the quality of transportation systems in smart cities.By offering predictive capabilities,the proposed model not only helps control accident rates but also prevents them in advance,ensuring road safety.展开更多
Legged robots have considerable potential for traversing unstructured situations;nonetheless,their inflexible frameworks often constrain adaptability and obstacle negotiation.The study article presents a revolutionary...Legged robots have considerable potential for traversing unstructured situations;nonetheless,their inflexible frameworks often constrain adaptability and obstacle negotiation.The study article presents a revolutionary Soft Tri-Legged Robot(STLR)that improves movement and obstacle-avoidance skills by using a bio-inspired pneumatic artificial muscle(Bubble Artificial Muscles)and a bio-inspired tactile sensor(TacTip).The STLR is activated by BAMs,which are flexible,pneu-matic-driven actuators that provide fine control over forward,backward,and steering movements.Obstacle identification and avoidance are facilitated by the TacTip sensor,which delivers tactile input for traversing unstructured terrains.We delineate the mechanical features of the BAMs,assess the functionality of the robot's legs,and elaborate on the incorpora-tion of the tactile sensing system.Experimental results demonstrate that the STLR can effectively achieve multi-directional flexible movement and obstacle avoidance through a cross-modal perception-actuation mechanism.This study highlights the promise of soft robotics for search and rescue,medical aid,and autonomous exploration,while delineating difficulties and opportunities for future improvements in functionality and efficiency.展开更多
As joint operations have become a key trend in modern military development,unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)play an increasingly important role in enhancing the intelligence and responsiveness of combat systems.However,t...As joint operations have become a key trend in modern military development,unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)play an increasingly important role in enhancing the intelligence and responsiveness of combat systems.However,the heterogeneity of aircraft,partial observability,and dynamic uncertainty in operational airspace pose significant challenges to autonomous collision avoidance using traditional methods.To address these issues,this paper proposes an adaptive collision avoidance approach for UAVs based on deep reinforcement learning.First,a unified uncertainty model incorporating dynamic wind fields is constructed to capture the complexity of joint operational environments.Then,to effectively handle the heterogeneity between manned and unmanned aircraft and the limitations of dynamic observations,a sector-based partial observation mechanism is designed.A Dynamic Threat Prioritization Assessment algorithm is also proposed to evaluate potential collision threats from multiple dimensions,including time to closest approach,minimum separation distance,and aircraft type.Furthermore,a Hierarchical Prioritized Experience Replay(HPER)mechanism is introduced,which classifies experience samples into high,medium,and low priority levels to preferentially sample critical experiences,thereby improving learning efficiency and accelerating policy convergence.Simulation results show that the proposed HPER-D3QN algorithm outperforms existing methods in terms of learning speed,environmental adaptability,and robustness,significantly enhancing collision avoidance performance and convergence rate.Finally,transfer experiments on a high-fidelity battlefield airspace simulation platform validate the proposed method's deployment potential and practical applicability in complex,real-world joint operational scenarios.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follow...Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follower to obtain the leader’s global position,is developed,which is also capable of guaranteeing collision avoidance and visibility maintenance(CA&VM)raised by the requirement of actual formation navigation.展开更多
A safe and reliable path planning algorithm is fundamental for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)to perform autonomous navigation tasks.However,a single global or local planning strategy cannot fully meet the requirement...A safe and reliable path planning algorithm is fundamental for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)to perform autonomous navigation tasks.However,a single global or local planning strategy cannot fully meet the requirements of complex maritime environments.Global planning alone cannot effectively handle dynamic obstacles,while local planning alone may fall into local optima.To address these issues,this paper proposes a multi-dynamic-obstacle avoidance path planning method that integrates an improved A^(*)algorithm with the dynamic window approach(DWA).The traditional A^(*)algorithm often generates paths that are too close to obstacle boundaries and contain excessive turning points,whereas the traditional DWA tends to skirt densely clustered obstacles,resulting in longer routes and insufficient dynamic obstacle avoidance.To overcome these limitations,improved versions of both algorithms are developed.Key points extracted from the optimized A^(*)path are used as intermediate start-destination pairs for the improved DWA,and the weights of the DWA evaluation function are adjusted to achieve effective fusion.Furthermore,a multi-dynamic-obstacle avoidance strategy is designed for complex navigation scenarios.Simulation results demonstrate that the USV can adaptively switch between dynamic obstacle avoidance and path tracking based on obstacle distribution,validating the effectiveness of the proposed method.展开更多
Most existing path planning approaches rely on discrete expansions or localized heuristics that can lead to extended re-planning,inefficient detours,and limited adaptability to complex obstacle distributions.These iss...Most existing path planning approaches rely on discrete expansions or localized heuristics that can lead to extended re-planning,inefficient detours,and limited adaptability to complex obstacle distributions.These issues are particularly pronounced when navigating cluttered or large-scale environments that demand both global coverage and smooth trajectory generation.To address these challenges,this paper proposes a Wave Water Simulator(WWS)algorithm,leveraging a physically motivated wave equation to achieve inherently smooth,globally consistent path planning.In WWS,wavefront expansions naturally identify safe corridors while seamlessly avoiding local minima,and selective corridor focusing reduces computational overhead in large or dense maps.Comprehensive simulations and real-world validations-encompassing both indoor and outdoor scenarios-demonstrate that WWS reduces path length by 2%-13%compared to conventional methods,while preserving gentle curvature and robust obstacle clearance.Furthermore,WWS requires minimal parameter tuning across diverse domains,underscoring its broad applicability to warehouse robotics,field operations,and autonomous service vehicles.These findings confirm that the proposed wave-based framework not only bridges the gap between local heuristics and global coverage but also sets a promising direction for future extensions toward dynamic obstacle scenarios and multi-agent coordination.展开更多
Increased time spent together and the lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may have created new scenarios for marital conflict.We analyzed how home confinement affects avoidantly attached individuals’:(a)res...Increased time spent together and the lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may have created new scenarios for marital conflict.We analyzed how home confinement affects avoidantly attached individuals’:(a)resolution strategies to cope with couple conflict,(b)perception of partner’s resolution strategies,and(c)overall relationship satisfaction.The sample comprised 549 individuals,divided into two subsamples:(a)the confined group,individuals confined with their partners(n=275);and(b)the comparison group,coupled individuals from a dataset collected before the pandemic(n=274).Results indicate that the proposed model works in different contexts(non-confinement and confinement situations),but there are some significant differences in the magnitude of some of the relationships between the variables,being stronger in the confinement group than in the comparison group.In the confined group,in individuals with avoidant attachment,withdrawal was associated with lower relationship satisfaction and a higher demand partner perceived to a higher extent than in the comparison group.This might explain the lower satisfaction with the relationship of the confined group.The different conflict resolution strategies of the couple mediated between avoidant attachment and relationship satisfaction in both groups(confined and comparison).It is concluded that individuals’attachment orientation is a key factor in how individuals experienced their close relationships during the confinement.展开更多
Background We reported a case of cervical invasive vagus nerve stimulation(iVNS)treatment for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)in a patient with severe anxiety and depression.This patient was even given...Background We reported a case of cervical invasive vagus nerve stimulation(iVNS)treatment for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)in a patient with severe anxiety and depression.This patient was even given a critical illness notice during his hospitalization and all treatment efforts were failed.Objective We aimed to verfiy the effectiveness of iVNS in a patient with ARFID.Methods We first attempted to perform cervical iVNS in this case and then observed the changes in clinical scores.We also analyzed the alterations in brain magnetic resonance imaging characteristics before and after iVNS using multi-modal neuroimagings.Results After 18 days of iVNS(from 1 to 19 July 2023),the patient's clinical symptoms improved significantly and he rapidly gained 5 kg in weight.The brain functional characteristics of this patient tended toward those of the normal group.Functional connectivities of the medial of orbitalis prefrontal cortex returned to the normal range after iVNS.Conclusion This is a precedent for performing cervical iVNS in an ARFID patient.Brain neural activity can be modulated through iVNS.The observed improvements in clinical scores and positive changes in brain function validated the effectiveness of iVNS.This case study provides evidence that this intervention technique could be used to reduce the burden on more similar ARFID patients.展开更多
The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-d...The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-dimension collision-free trajectory planning is the prerequisite to ensure airspace security.However,the timely information of surrounding situation is difficult to acquire by UAVs,which further brings security risks.As a mature technology leveraged in traditional civil aviation,the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast(ADS-B)realizes continuous surveillance of the information of aircraft.Consequently,we leverage ADS-B for surveillance and information broadcasting,and divide the aerial airspace into multiple sub-airspaces to improve flight safety in UAV trajectory planning.In detail,we propose the secure Sub-airSpaces Planning(SSP)algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Rapidly-exploring Random Trees(PSO-RRT)algorithm for the UAV trajectory planning in law-altitude airspace.The performance of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulations and the results show that SSP reduces both the maximum number of UAVs in the sub-airspace and the length of the trajectory,and PSO-RRT reduces the cost of UAV trajectory in the sub-airspace.展开更多
The problem of collision avoidance for non-cooperative targets has received significant attention from researchers in recent years.Non-cooperative targets exhibit uncertain states and unpredictable behaviors,making co...The problem of collision avoidance for non-cooperative targets has received significant attention from researchers in recent years.Non-cooperative targets exhibit uncertain states and unpredictable behaviors,making collision avoidance significantly more challenging than that for space debris.Much existing research focuses on the continuous thrust model,whereas the impulsive maneuver model is more appropriate for long-duration and long-distance avoidance missions.Additionally,it is important to minimize the impact on the original mission while avoiding noncooperative targets.On the other hand,the existing avoidance algorithms are computationally complex and time-consuming especially with the limited computing capability of the on-board computer,posing challenges for practical engineering applications.To conquer these difficulties,this paper makes the following key contributions:(A)a turn-based(sequential decision-making)limited-area impulsive collision avoidance model considering the time delay of precision orbit determination is established for the first time;(B)a novel Selection Probability Learning Adaptive Search-depth Search Tree(SPL-ASST)algorithm is proposed for non-cooperative target avoidance,which improves the decision-making efficiency by introducing an adaptive-search-depth mechanism and a neural network into the traditional Monte Carlo Tree Search(MCTS).Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method.展开更多
Camera Pose Estimating from point and line correspondences is critical in various applications,including robotics,augmented reality,3D reconstruction,and autonomous navigation.Existing methods,such as the Perspective-...Camera Pose Estimating from point and line correspondences is critical in various applications,including robotics,augmented reality,3D reconstruction,and autonomous navigation.Existing methods,such as the Perspective-n-Point(PnP)and Perspective-n-Line(PnL)approaches,offer limited accuracy and robustness in environments with occlusions,noise,or sparse feature data.This paper presents a unified solution,Efficient and Accurate Pose Estimation from Point and Line Correspondences(EAPnPL),combining point-based and linebased constraints to improve pose estimation accuracy and computational efficiency,particularly in low-altitude UAV navigation and obstacle avoidance.The proposed method utilizes quaternion parameterization of the rotation matrix to overcome singularity issues and address challenges in traditional rotation matrix-based formulations.A hybrid optimization framework is developed to integrate both point and line constraints,providing a more robust and stable solution in complex scenarios.The method is evaluated using synthetic and realworld datasets,demonstrating significant improvements in performance over existing techniques.The results indicate that the EAPnPL method enhances accuracy and reduces computational complexity,making it suitable for real-time applications in autonomous UAV systems.This approach offers a promising solution to the limitations of existing camera pose estimation methods,with potential applications in low-altitude navigation,autonomous robotics,and 3D scene reconstruction.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity but is associated with an increased risk for development of eating disorders.Indeed,numerous maladaptive eating behaviors and eating disorders have been described following bariatric surgery.However,the differentiation of pathologic eating patterns from expected dietary changes following bariatric surgery can sometimes be difficult to discern.CASE SUMMARY A female in her early 40s presented for medical stabilization of severe protein calorie malnutrition after losing 52.3 kg over the last six months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,with subsequent development of cyclic nausea and vomiting.Fear of these aversive physical symptoms led to further restriction of nutritional intake and weight loss.The patient was diagnosed with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder,which has not been previously reported after bariatric surgery.CONCLUSION Improvement in the diagnostic nomenclature for feeding and eating disorders is warranted for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.
文摘Previous studies have confirmed that both honeybee and Drosophila are capable of learning and memory. This study aimed to investigate whether the house fly （Aldrichina grahami）, with strong instincts to adapt their living environment, have the learning ability to associate odor stimulus to avoid electric shock in free flying state using a device developed by the authors. The result showed the learning ability ofA. grahami at the electric shock voltages of 5 V, 25 V and 45 V AC. When 60 V was used, the flies were frequently injured. Our results indicate that A. grahami is a good model to study the neural mechanism of learning and memory. The paradigm in this study has some advantages that can be used in future studies of free insects.
文摘This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the avoidant attachment style as a complex pattern of relational adaptation.Beginning with Bowlby’s theoretical framework and Ainsworth’s empirical validation,the study traces the developmental trajectory of attachment research from infancy to adulthood,highlighting the refinement of typologies into dismissive-avoidant and fearfulavoidant styles.Drawing on psychoanalytic,cognitive-behavioral,and sociocultural perspectives,the analysis deconstructs the etiology of avoidance,showing how defense mechanisms,biased cognitive schemas,and cultural norms reinforce patterns of emotional suppression and relational withdrawal.Through the use of fictional and clinical case illustrations,the paper demonstrates how avoidance manifests in diverse psychological portraits and explores its paradoxical costs-apparent strength and independence achieved at the expense of intimacy,stability,and emotional fulfillment.Finally,the discussion turns to therapeutic strategies for transforming avoidance into earned security,emphasizing self-awareness,cognitive restructuring,corrective emotional experiences,and the cultivation of supportive environments.The study concludes that avoidant attachment,while deeply ingrained,is not immutable,and that integration lies in developing a personality robust enough to balance autonomy with the capacity for secure connection.
文摘The clinical outcomes of adolescents with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)remain unclear.Furthermore,no report has compared the characteristics of ARFID and restricting-type anorexia nervosa(R-AN)in elementary-school students on total parenteral nutrition(TPN).This study retrospectively reviewed inpatients diagnosed with ARFID or R-AN between 2005 and 2019.Patients with ARFID(two boys and seven girls)and R-AN(13 girls)were hospitalized because of rapid physical deterioration,and nutrition therapy was continued without withdrawal.The ARFID group exhibited significantly lower body weights at admission than the R-AN group and gained an average of 6.5 kg during hospitalization;furthermore,the monthly weight gain during hospitalization was significantly higher,and no relapse was observed.Early physical improvement in ARFID resulted in good recovery.In conclusion,TPN can be easily introduced to patients with ARFID,in whom aversive eating is a concern,and is a suitable treatment for ARFID.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Council of under Grant NSTC 114-2221-E-130-007.
文摘This paper presents an intelligent patrol and security robot integrating 2D LiDAR and RGB-D vision sensors to achieve semantic simultaneous localization and mapping(SLAM),real-time object recognition,and dynamic obstacle avoidance.The system employs the YOLOv7 deep-learning framework for semantic detection and SLAM for localization and mapping,fusing geometric and visual data to build a high-fidelity 2D semantic map.This map enables the robot to identify and project object information for improved situational awareness.Experimental results show that object recognition reached 95.4%mAP@0.5.Semantic completeness increased from 68.7%(single view)to 94.1%(multi-view)with an average position error of 3.1 cm.During navigation,the robot achieved 98.0%reliability,avoided moving obstacles in 90.0%of encounters,and replanned paths in 0.42 s on average.The integration of LiDAR-based SLAMwith deep-learning–driven semantic perception establishes a robust foundation for intelligent,adaptive,and safe robotic navigation in dynamic environments.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62576349)。
文摘Unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)face the challenge of autonomous obstacle avoidance in complex,multi-obstacle environments.Behavior cloning offers a promising approach to rapidly acquire a learning policy from limited expert demonstrations.However,pure imitation learning inherently suffers from poor exploration and limited generalization,typically necessitating extensive datasets to train competent student policies.We utilize a cross-modal variational autoencoder(CM-VAE)to extract compact features from raw visual inputs and UAV states,which then feed into a policy network.We evaluated our approach in a simulated environment featuring a challenging circular trajectory with eight gate obstacles.The results demonstrate that the policy trained with pure behavior cloning consistently failed.In stark contrast,our DAgger-augmented behavior cloning method successfully traversed all gates without collision.Our findings confirm that DAgger effectively mitigates the shortcomings of behavior cloning,enabling the creation of reliable and sample-efficient navigation policies for UAVs.
文摘Researchers are increasingly focused on enabling groups of multiple unmanned vehicles to operate cohesively in complex,real-world environments,where coordinated formation control and obstacle avoidance are essential for executing sophisticated collective tasks.This paper presents a Distributed Formation Control and Obstacle Avoidance(DFCOA)framework for multi-unmanned ground vehicles(UGV).DFCOA integrates a virtual leader structure for global guidance,an improved A^(*)path planning algorithm with an advanced cost function for efficient path planning,and a repulsive-force-based improved vector field histogram star(VFH^(*))technique for collision avoidance.The virtual leader generates a reference trajectory while enabling distributed execution;the improved A^(*)algorithm reduces planning time and number of nodes to determine the shortest path from the starting position to the goal;and the improved VFH^(*)uses 2D LiDAR data with inter-agent repulsive force to simultaneously avoid collision with obstacles and maintain safe inter-vehicle distances.The formation stability of the proposed DFCOA reaches 95.8%and 94.6%in two scenarios,with root mean square(RMS)centroid errors of 0.9516 and 1.0008 m,respectively.Velocity tracking is precise(velocity centroid error RMS of 0.2699 and 0.1700 m/s),and linear velocities closely match the desired 0.3 m/s.Safety metrics showed average collision risks of 0.7773 and 0.5143,with minimum inter-vehicle distances of 0.4702 and 0.8763 m,confirming collision-free navigation of four UGVs.DFCOA outperforms conventional methods in formation stability,path efficiency,and scalability,proving its suitability for decentralized multi-UGV applications.
文摘Background:This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms between parental marital conflict and adolescent short video dependence by constructing a chain mediation model,focusing on the mediating roles of experiential avoidance and emotional disturbance(anxiety,depression,and stress).Methods:Conducted in January 2025,the research recruited 4125 adolescents from multiple Chinese provinces through convenience sampling;after data cleaning,3957 valid participants(1959 males,1998 females)were included.Using a cross-sectional design,measures included parental marital conflict,experiential avoidance,anxiety,depression,stress,and short video dependence.Results:Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant positive correlations among all variables.Mediation analysis using the SPSS PROCESS macro showed that parental marital conflict directly predicted short video dependence(β=0.269,p<0.001),and also significantly predicted experiential avoidance(β=0.519,p<0.001),anxiety(β=0.072,p<0.001),depression(β=0.067,p<0.001),and stress(β=0.048,p<0.05).Experiential avoidance further predicted anxiety(β=0.521,p<0.001),depression(β=0.489,p<0.001),stress(β=0.408,p<0.001),and short video dependence(β=0.244,p<0.001).While both anxiety(β=0.050,p<0.05)and depression(β=0.116,p<0.001)positively predicted short video dependence,stress did not(β=0.019,p=0.257).Overall,experiential avoidance,anxiety,depression,and stress significantly mediated the relationship between parental marital conflict and short video dependence.Conclusion:These findings confirm that parental marital conflict not only directly influences adolescent short video dependence but also operates through a chain mediation pathway involving experiential avoidance and emotional disturbance,highlighting central psychological mechanisms and providing theoretical support for integrated mental health and behavioral interventions.
基金the Jilin Provincial Department of Science and Technology Youth Science and Technology Talent Cultivation Project(20250602051RC)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2025-JCXK-19)National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52272417.
文摘To address the critical challenge of risk perception and assessment for autonomous vehicles in dynamic interactive envi-ronments,this study proposes a semi-supervised spatiotemporal interaction risk cognition network with attention mecha-nism(SS-SIRCN),inspired by the behavioral adaptation patterns of biological groups under external threats.First,by thoroughly analyzing the dynamic interaction characteristics exhibited by typical biological collectives when exposed to risk,the study reveals the underlying patterns of trajectory changes influenced by external danger.Then,an attention-based spatiotemporal risk cognition network is designed to establish a mapping between driving behavior features and potential driving risks.Finally,a semi-supervised learning framework is employed to enable risk assessment for autono-mous vehicles using only a small amount of labeled data.Experimental results on real-world vehicle trajectory datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves a risk prediction accuracy of 90.76%,outperforming other baseline models in performance.
文摘The Internet of Vehicles(IoV)is an emerging technology that aims to connect vehicles,infrastructure,and other devices to enable intelligent transportation systems.One of the key challenges in IoV is to ensure safe and efficient communication among vehicles of different types and capabilities.This paper proposes a data-driven vehicular heterogeneity-based intelligent collision avoidance system for IoV.The system leverages Vehicle-to-Vehicle(V2V)and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure(V2I)communication to collect real-time data about the environment and the vehicles.The data is collected to acknowledge the heterogeneity of vehicles and human behavior.The data is analyzed using machine learning algorithms to identify potential collision risks and recommend appropriate actions to avoid collisions.The system takes into account the heterogeneity of vehicles,such as their size,speed,and maneuverability,to optimize collision avoidance strategies.The proposed system is experimented with real-time datasets and compared with existing collision avoidance systems.The results are shown using the evaluation metrics that show the proposed system can significantly reduce the number of collisions and improve the overall safety and efficiency of IoV with an accuracy of 96.5%using the SVM algorithm.The trial outcomes demonstrated that the new system,incorporating vehicular,weather,and human behavior factors,outperformed previous systems that only considered vehicular and weather aspects.This innovative approach is poised to lead transportation efforts,reducing accident rates and improving the quality of transportation systems in smart cities.By offering predictive capabilities,the proposed model not only helps control accident rates but also prevents them in advance,ensuring road safety.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Project for Young Scientists:Grant No.52105010,Regular Project:Grant No.62173096)Natural Science Foundationof Guangdong Province(Regular Project:Grant No.2025A1515012124,Grant No.2022A1515010327)Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Key Laboratory of Multi-scaleInformation Fusion and Collaborative Optimization Control Manufacturing Process.
文摘Legged robots have considerable potential for traversing unstructured situations;nonetheless,their inflexible frameworks often constrain adaptability and obstacle negotiation.The study article presents a revolutionary Soft Tri-Legged Robot(STLR)that improves movement and obstacle-avoidance skills by using a bio-inspired pneumatic artificial muscle(Bubble Artificial Muscles)and a bio-inspired tactile sensor(TacTip).The STLR is activated by BAMs,which are flexible,pneu-matic-driven actuators that provide fine control over forward,backward,and steering movements.Obstacle identification and avoidance are facilitated by the TacTip sensor,which delivers tactile input for traversing unstructured terrains.We delineate the mechanical features of the BAMs,assess the functionality of the robot's legs,and elaborate on the incorpora-tion of the tactile sensing system.Experimental results demonstrate that the STLR can effectively achieve multi-directional flexible movement and obstacle avoidance through a cross-modal perception-actuation mechanism.This study highlights the promise of soft robotics for search and rescue,medical aid,and autonomous exploration,while delineating difficulties and opportunities for future improvements in functionality and efficiency.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB4300902).
文摘As joint operations have become a key trend in modern military development,unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)play an increasingly important role in enhancing the intelligence and responsiveness of combat systems.However,the heterogeneity of aircraft,partial observability,and dynamic uncertainty in operational airspace pose significant challenges to autonomous collision avoidance using traditional methods.To address these issues,this paper proposes an adaptive collision avoidance approach for UAVs based on deep reinforcement learning.First,a unified uncertainty model incorporating dynamic wind fields is constructed to capture the complexity of joint operational environments.Then,to effectively handle the heterogeneity between manned and unmanned aircraft and the limitations of dynamic observations,a sector-based partial observation mechanism is designed.A Dynamic Threat Prioritization Assessment algorithm is also proposed to evaluate potential collision threats from multiple dimensions,including time to closest approach,minimum separation distance,and aircraft type.Furthermore,a Hierarchical Prioritized Experience Replay(HPER)mechanism is introduced,which classifies experience samples into high,medium,and low priority levels to preferentially sample critical experiences,thereby improving learning efficiency and accelerating policy convergence.Simulation results show that the proposed HPER-D3QN algorithm outperforms existing methods in terms of learning speed,environmental adaptability,and robustness,significantly enhancing collision avoidance performance and convergence rate.Finally,transfer experiments on a high-fidelity battlefield airspace simulation platform validate the proposed method's deployment potential and practical applicability in complex,real-world joint operational scenarios.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62421004,U24A20279,62473243,62533004)。
文摘Dear Editor,This letter addresses the formation control problem for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)under GPS-denied environments.A novel visual servo formation control scheme,utilizing a monocular camera on the follower to obtain the leader’s global position,is developed,which is also capable of guaranteeing collision avoidance and visibility maintenance(CA&VM)raised by the requirement of actual formation navigation.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(62203299,62373246,62388101)the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Deep-Sea Manned Vehicles(2024SKLDMV04)+1 种基金the Oceanic Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(SL2023MS007)the Startup Fund for Young Faculty at SJTU(24X010502929)。
文摘A safe and reliable path planning algorithm is fundamental for unmanned surface vehicles(USVs)to perform autonomous navigation tasks.However,a single global or local planning strategy cannot fully meet the requirements of complex maritime environments.Global planning alone cannot effectively handle dynamic obstacles,while local planning alone may fall into local optima.To address these issues,this paper proposes a multi-dynamic-obstacle avoidance path planning method that integrates an improved A^(*)algorithm with the dynamic window approach(DWA).The traditional A^(*)algorithm often generates paths that are too close to obstacle boundaries and contain excessive turning points,whereas the traditional DWA tends to skirt densely clustered obstacles,resulting in longer routes and insufficient dynamic obstacle avoidance.To overcome these limitations,improved versions of both algorithms are developed.Key points extracted from the optimized A^(*)path are used as intermediate start-destination pairs for the improved DWA,and the weights of the DWA evaluation function are adjusted to achieve effective fusion.Furthermore,a multi-dynamic-obstacle avoidance strategy is designed for complex navigation scenarios.Simulation results demonstrate that the USV can adaptively switch between dynamic obstacle avoidance and path tracking based on obstacle distribution,validating the effectiveness of the proposed method.
文摘Most existing path planning approaches rely on discrete expansions or localized heuristics that can lead to extended re-planning,inefficient detours,and limited adaptability to complex obstacle distributions.These issues are particularly pronounced when navigating cluttered or large-scale environments that demand both global coverage and smooth trajectory generation.To address these challenges,this paper proposes a Wave Water Simulator(WWS)algorithm,leveraging a physically motivated wave equation to achieve inherently smooth,globally consistent path planning.In WWS,wavefront expansions naturally identify safe corridors while seamlessly avoiding local minima,and selective corridor focusing reduces computational overhead in large or dense maps.Comprehensive simulations and real-world validations-encompassing both indoor and outdoor scenarios-demonstrate that WWS reduces path length by 2%-13%compared to conventional methods,while preserving gentle curvature and robust obstacle clearance.Furthermore,WWS requires minimal parameter tuning across diverse domains,underscoring its broad applicability to warehouse robotics,field operations,and autonomous service vehicles.These findings confirm that the proposed wave-based framework not only bridges the gap between local heuristics and global coverage but also sets a promising direction for future extensions toward dynamic obstacle scenarios and multi-agent coordination.
基金pre-doctoral grant from the Education Department of the Basque Government,Grant/Award Number:PRE_2016_1_0138grant awarded by the Regional Government of Castilla y Leòn(Spain)to the Social Inclusion and Quality of Life research group,Grant/Award Number:2019/00184/001+1 种基金grant by the Basque Government Research Groups(‘Culture,Cognition,and Emotion’Consolidated Group),Grant/Award Number:IT-1598-22Two grants by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation,Grant/Award Numbers:PID2020-115738GB-I0,PID2020-116658GB-I00。
文摘Increased time spent together and the lockdown resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may have created new scenarios for marital conflict.We analyzed how home confinement affects avoidantly attached individuals’:(a)resolution strategies to cope with couple conflict,(b)perception of partner’s resolution strategies,and(c)overall relationship satisfaction.The sample comprised 549 individuals,divided into two subsamples:(a)the confined group,individuals confined with their partners(n=275);and(b)the comparison group,coupled individuals from a dataset collected before the pandemic(n=274).Results indicate that the proposed model works in different contexts(non-confinement and confinement situations),but there are some significant differences in the magnitude of some of the relationships between the variables,being stronger in the confinement group than in the comparison group.In the confined group,in individuals with avoidant attachment,withdrawal was associated with lower relationship satisfaction and a higher demand partner perceived to a higher extent than in the comparison group.This might explain the lower satisfaction with the relationship of the confined group.The different conflict resolution strategies of the couple mediated between avoidant attachment and relationship satisfaction in both groups(confined and comparison).It is concluded that individuals’attachment orientation is a key factor in how individuals experienced their close relationships during the confinement.
基金supported by Shaanxi innovation ability support plan,Science and technology innovation team[2021TD-43]the Xidian university specially funded project for interdisciplinary exploration[grant No.TZJH2024017]+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[grant no.ZYTS24151]the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province[Grant No.2023-YBSF-204].
文摘Background We reported a case of cervical invasive vagus nerve stimulation(iVNS)treatment for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder(ARFID)in a patient with severe anxiety and depression.This patient was even given a critical illness notice during his hospitalization and all treatment efforts were failed.Objective We aimed to verfiy the effectiveness of iVNS in a patient with ARFID.Methods We first attempted to perform cervical iVNS in this case and then observed the changes in clinical scores.We also analyzed the alterations in brain magnetic resonance imaging characteristics before and after iVNS using multi-modal neuroimagings.Results After 18 days of iVNS(from 1 to 19 July 2023),the patient's clinical symptoms improved significantly and he rapidly gained 5 kg in weight.The brain functional characteristics of this patient tended toward those of the normal group.Functional connectivities of the medial of orbitalis prefrontal cortex returned to the normal range after iVNS.Conclusion This is a precedent for performing cervical iVNS in an ARFID patient.Brain neural activity can be modulated through iVNS.The observed improvements in clinical scores and positive changes in brain function validated the effectiveness of iVNS.This case study provides evidence that this intervention technique could be used to reduce the burden on more similar ARFID patients.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB3104502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62301251)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China under Project(No.BK20220883)the open research fund of National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory,Southeast University,China(No.2024D04)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.2023QNRC001).
文摘The environment of low-altitude urban airspace is complex and variable due to numerous obstacles,non-cooperative aircraft,and birds.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs)leveraging environmental information to achieve three-dimension collision-free trajectory planning is the prerequisite to ensure airspace security.However,the timely information of surrounding situation is difficult to acquire by UAVs,which further brings security risks.As a mature technology leveraged in traditional civil aviation,the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast(ADS-B)realizes continuous surveillance of the information of aircraft.Consequently,we leverage ADS-B for surveillance and information broadcasting,and divide the aerial airspace into multiple sub-airspaces to improve flight safety in UAV trajectory planning.In detail,we propose the secure Sub-airSpaces Planning(SSP)algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Rapidly-exploring Random Trees(PSO-RRT)algorithm for the UAV trajectory planning in law-altitude airspace.The performance of the proposed algorithm is verified by simulations and the results show that SSP reduces both the maximum number of UAVs in the sub-airspace and the length of the trajectory,and PSO-RRT reduces the cost of UAV trajectory in the sub-airspace.
基金co-supported by the Foundation of Shanghai Astronautics Science and Technology Innovation,China(No.SAST2022-114)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62303378),the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.124B2031,12202281)the Foundation of China National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Test Physics&Numerical Mathematics,China(No.08-YY-2023-R11)。
文摘The problem of collision avoidance for non-cooperative targets has received significant attention from researchers in recent years.Non-cooperative targets exhibit uncertain states and unpredictable behaviors,making collision avoidance significantly more challenging than that for space debris.Much existing research focuses on the continuous thrust model,whereas the impulsive maneuver model is more appropriate for long-duration and long-distance avoidance missions.Additionally,it is important to minimize the impact on the original mission while avoiding noncooperative targets.On the other hand,the existing avoidance algorithms are computationally complex and time-consuming especially with the limited computing capability of the on-board computer,posing challenges for practical engineering applications.To conquer these difficulties,this paper makes the following key contributions:(A)a turn-based(sequential decision-making)limited-area impulsive collision avoidance model considering the time delay of precision orbit determination is established for the first time;(B)a novel Selection Probability Learning Adaptive Search-depth Search Tree(SPL-ASST)algorithm is proposed for non-cooperative target avoidance,which improves the decision-making efficiency by introducing an adaptive-search-depth mechanism and a neural network into the traditional Monte Carlo Tree Search(MCTS).Numerical simulations confirm the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed method.
基金funded by the Jiangsu Province Postgraduate Scientific Research and Practice Innovation Program(SJCX240449)projectthe Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Talent Startup Fund(2022r078).
文摘Camera Pose Estimating from point and line correspondences is critical in various applications,including robotics,augmented reality,3D reconstruction,and autonomous navigation.Existing methods,such as the Perspective-n-Point(PnP)and Perspective-n-Line(PnL)approaches,offer limited accuracy and robustness in environments with occlusions,noise,or sparse feature data.This paper presents a unified solution,Efficient and Accurate Pose Estimation from Point and Line Correspondences(EAPnPL),combining point-based and linebased constraints to improve pose estimation accuracy and computational efficiency,particularly in low-altitude UAV navigation and obstacle avoidance.The proposed method utilizes quaternion parameterization of the rotation matrix to overcome singularity issues and address challenges in traditional rotation matrix-based formulations.A hybrid optimization framework is developed to integrate both point and line constraints,providing a more robust and stable solution in complex scenarios.The method is evaluated using synthetic and realworld datasets,demonstrating significant improvements in performance over existing techniques.The results indicate that the EAPnPL method enhances accuracy and reduces computational complexity,making it suitable for real-time applications in autonomous UAV systems.This approach offers a promising solution to the limitations of existing camera pose estimation methods,with potential applications in low-altitude navigation,autonomous robotics,and 3D scene reconstruction.
