The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate dur...The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate during seedling production while reducing the number of seedling trays.This study conducted field experiments from 2021 to 2022,using transplanting seedling ages of 10 and 15 days to explore the effects of 250,300,and 350 g/tray on the seedling quality,mechanical transplantation quality,yields,and economic benefits of rice.The commonly used combination of 150 g/tray with a 20-day seedling age in rice production was used as CK.The cultivation of seedlings under a high seeding rate and short seedling age significantly affected seedling characteristics,but there was no significant difference in seedling vitality compared to CK.The minimum number of rice trays used in the experiment was observed in the treatment of 350-10(300 g/tray and 10-day seedling age),only 152-155 trays ha^(-1),resulting in a 62%reduction in the number of trays needed.By increasing the seeding rate of rice,missed holes during mechanical transplantation decreased by 2.8 to 4%.The treatment of 300-15(300 g/tray and 15-day seedling age)achieved the highest yields and economic gains.These results indicated that using crop straw boards can reduce the application of seedling trays.On that basis,rice yields can be increased by raising the seeding rate and shortening the seedling age of rice without compromising seedling quality.展开更多
Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynami...Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynamics of pedestrian counterflow at bottlenecks, utilizing subway passenger alighting and boarding as a case study. Specifically, the efficiency and safety of three distinct movement modes: the cooperative mode(Coop), the combination of cooperative and competitive mode(C & C), and the competitive mode(Comp), were examined and compared. The experimental findings revealed that the C & C mode exhibited a clear lane formation phenomenon and demonstrated a higher flow rate than the Comp and Coop modes. This observation suggests that a combination of cooperative and competitive behaviors among pedestrians can positively enhance traffic efficiency and safety during the alighting and boarding process. In contrast, pedestrians exhibited increased detouring in their paths and more fluctuating trajectories in the Comp mode. Additionally, a questionnaire survey assessing the level of competition and cooperation among pedestrians provided a comprehensive analysis of the psychological dynamics of passengers during the alighting and boarding activities. Lastly, the proposed force-based model was calibrated and validated, demonstrating a good performance in accurately replicating the overall characteristics of the experimental process. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing the pedestrian traffic efficiency and safety within subway systems.展开更多
Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecastin...Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecasting and scientific control.Hanging yellow sticky boards is a common way to monitor and trap those pests which are attracted to the yellow color.To achieve real-time,low-cost,intelligent monitoring of these vegetable pests on the boards,we established an intelligent monitoring system consisting of a smart camera,a web platform and a pest detection algorithm deployed on a server.After the operator sets the monitoring preset points and shooting time of the camera on the system platform,the camera in the field can automatically collect images of multiple yellow sticky boards at fixed places and times every day.The pests trapped on the yellow sticky boards in vegetable fields,Plutella xylostella,Phyllotreta striolata and flies,are very small and susceptible to deterioration and breakage,which increases the difficulty of model detection.To solve the problem of poor recognition due to the small size and breaking of the pest bodies,we propose an intelligent pest detection algorithm based on an improved Cascade R-CNN model for three important cruciferous crop pests.The algorithm uses an overlapping sliding window method,an improved Res2Net network as the backbone network,and a recursive feature pyramid network as the neck network.The results of field tests show that the algorithm achieves good detection results for the three target pests on the yellow sticky board images,with precision levels of 96.5,92.2 and 75.0%,and recall levels of 96.6,93.1 and 74.7%,respectively,and an F_(1) value of 0.880.Compared with other algorithms,our algorithm has a significant advantage in its ability to detect small target pests.To accurately obtain the data for the newly added pests each day,a two-stage pest matching algorithm was proposed.The algorithm performed well and achieved results that were highly consistent with manual counting,with a mean error of only 2.2%.This intelligent monitoring system realizes precision,good visualization,and intelligent vegetable pest monitoring,which is of great significance as it provides an effective pest prevention and control option for farmers.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving out...BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving outcomes in cancer management,but its role in patients with HCC undergoing liver transplantation(LT)remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate the impact of an MDTB on survival outcomes in patients with HCC undergoing LT.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 393 patients with HCC who underwent LT at our institution from October 2015 to October 2021.Patients were categorized into the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.We compared preoperative and postoperative characteristics,overall survival(OS),and disease-free survival(DFS)between the two groups.RESULTS Within the University of California,San Francisco(UCSF)criteria,no significant differences in OS and DFS were noted between the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.However,for patients who exceeded the UCSF criteria,the MDTB group exhibited a substantial improvement in both OS and DFS.The 1-year,3-year,and 5-year OS rates for the MDTB group in this subgroup were 88.68%,75.29%,and 61.78%,respectively,compared to 83.02%,64.07%,and 38.25%,respectively in the non-MDTB group.Similarly,DFS rates were 89.47%,71.35%,and 63.52%,respectively,vs 82.18%,53.78%,and 34.04%,respectively.CONCLUSION The MDTB approach was particularly beneficial for patients with HCC exceeding the UCSF criteria,significantly improving OS and DFS.These findings advocate for integrating MDTB into clinical practice for optimizing the management of high-risk patients with HCC undergoing LT.展开更多
Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,Ch...Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,China.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.展开更多
The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic...The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic standards and impact,and to build a high-level platform for academic exchange,Chinese Medicine and Culture is now calling for new editorial board members worldwide.We aim to foster a more inclusive,open,and high-quality environment for global collaboration and exchange in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture research.Join us in building an international academic hub for TCM,promoting its global dissemination,and contributing Eastern wisdom to the advancement of human health.展开更多
BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain sub...BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain suboptimal.Molecular tumor boards(MTB)enhance personalized treatment by analyzing genomic data to identify targetable mutations and recommend precise therapies.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old male presented with jaundice in December 2022.Initial investigations revealed a pancreatic head mass and liver metastases;a liver biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.The patient received multimodal therapies,including gemcitabine,albumin-bound paclitaxel,nimotuzumab,and proton radiotherapy,which initially resulted in significant shrinkage of the pancreatic lesion and a reduction in liver metastases.However,the disease eventually progressed,prompting further evaluation at our MTB clinic.Genetic testing revealed a homologous recombination deficiency(HRD)score of 58(HRD-positive)and a pathogenic BRCA2 mutation(p.T3033fs),suggesting sensitivity to PARP inhibitors and platinum-based therapies.Based on these findings,the patient was administered olaparib,which,combined with immunotherapy(tislelizumab,atezolizumab)and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(5-fluorouracil+leucovorin+oxaliplatin regimen),led to further stabilization and partial reduction of liver metastases.This case underscores the positive role of the MTB model in interpreting genetic profiles and guiding personalized treatment strategies for such patients.CONCLUSION The patient’s clinical course highlights the potential of MTB in providing significant benefits for advanced pancreatic cancer with liver metastases.展开更多
This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of fun...This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of functional modules,signal processing modules,and data analysis modules,and covers aspects such as the application of machine learning algorithms and the establishment of fault waveform databases.Finally,it looks forward to the development of intelligent testing systems and emphasizes the importance of building a standardized testing system.展开更多
In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the suc...In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the success or failure of these entities.Research by Balsmeier et al.(2022)indicates that the greater the independence of a listed company’s board of directors,the higher its innovation output(both in terms of quantity and quality of patents)^([1]).This finding suggests a strong correlation between the performance of a company and the independence of its board.The present study has selected listed companies on the A-share market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2013 as the subjects of its research.A sample of 960 companies was initially obtained from the CSMAR database.Following a rigorous financial data screening,a final sample of 944 valid companies was retained for further analysis.展开更多
Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University o...Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.展开更多
Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofT...Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofTexas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author ofseven U.s.patents,numerous journal special issues andjournal articles,and 20 books.展开更多
Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China Universit...Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China University of Technology,China。展开更多
Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University...Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.He received the Fulbright Research Award,the NSF Research Initiation Grant,the ASEE Terman Award,the International Neural Network Society Gabor Award,the U.K.Institute of Measurement and Control Honeywell Field Engineering Medal,the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Neural Networks Pioneer Award,the AIAA Intelligent Systems Award,and the AACC Ragazzini Award.展开更多
This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,et...This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,ethnicity,and professional background,to understand its relationship with key performance indicators such as Return on Assets(ROA)and Return on Equity(ROE).Using a quantitative research approach,the study analyzes data from 90 publicly listed firms,employing descriptive statistics,correlation analysis,and multiple regression techniques.The findings reveal that the direct correlation between board diversity and financial performance,particularly in terms of ROA and ROE,is not statistically significant in the studied sample.Despite the lack of direct significance,the research underscores the nuanced and multifaceted role of diversity in corporate governance,suggesting that its impact may be more complex and influenced by various contextual factors.The study concludes by recommending that companies continue to enhance gender diversity,balance age structures,tailor professional backgrounds to industry needs,and manage board tenure effectively to optimize corporate governance and support sustainable growth.展开更多
In this article,a single-board integrated millimeter-wave(mm-Wave)asymmetric full-digital beamforming(AFDBF)array is developed for beyond-fifth-generation(B5G)and sixth-generation(6G)communications.The proposed integr...In this article,a single-board integrated millimeter-wave(mm-Wave)asymmetric full-digital beamforming(AFDBF)array is developed for beyond-fifth-generation(B5G)and sixth-generation(6G)communications.The proposed integrated array effectively addresses the challenge of arranging a large number of ports in a full-digital array by designing vertical connections in a three-dimensional space and successfully integrating full-digital transmitting(Tx)and receiving(Rx)arrays independently in a single board.Unlike the traditional symmetric array,the proposed asymmetric array is composed of an 8×8 Tx array arranged in a square shape and an 8+8 Rx array arranged in an L shape.The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elements is 0.54k0 for both the Tx and Rx arrays,where k0 is the free-space wavelength at 27 GHz.The proposed AFDBF array possesses a more compact structure and lower system hardware cost and power consumption compared with conventional brick-type full-digital arrays.In addition,the energy efficiency of the proposed AFDBF array outperforms that of a hybrid beamforming array.The measurement results indicate that the operating frequency band of the proposed array is 24.25–29.50 GHz.An eight-element linear array within the Tx array can achieve a scanning angle ranging from-47°to+47°in both the azimuth and the elevation planes,and the measured scanning range of each eight-element Rx array is–45°to+45°.The measured maximum effective isotropic radiated power(EIRP)of the eight-element Tx array is 43.2 dBm at 28.0 GHz(considering the saturation point).Furthermore,the measured error vector magnitude(EVM)is less than 3%when 64-quadrature amplitude modulation(QAM)waveforms are used.展开更多
This research aims to measure the current gender representation in membership of boards of directors,and to study the factors affecting the presence of women on boards.The results of the study will support the decisio...This research aims to measure the current gender representation in membership of boards of directors,and to study the factors affecting the presence of women on boards.The results of the study will support the decision makers and policy makers at all levels by providing knowledge that contributes to bridging the current gap in participation of women boards.The methodology used in this research is the descriptive analytical approach,which relies on quantitative methods in the process of collecting and analyzing data.This study represents the boards of directors in the three sectors(public,private,and non-profit)in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,The study sample contained 350 targets,where a random sample of 150 people in the public sector,100 people in the private sector,and 100 people in the non-profit sector were selected.The research result found that the majority of the responses believe that the lack of experience and training,and social factors,are the most impact areas of explaining the reasons for the existence of a gap in women’s membership in boards of directors in the three sectors.And the most important reasons for the existence of a gender gap in board membership are:there is no statutory minimum percentage for women’s representation on boards of directors,and scarcity of female competencies in general,and the lack of women occupying leadership positions.展开更多
The Milan Gobi area of the Golmud-Korla Railway in northwest China is located in the lower dispersal area of the mountain pass and has strong winds with evident double wind direction characteristics.This study introdu...The Milan Gobi area of the Golmud-Korla Railway in northwest China is located in the lower dispersal area of the mountain pass and has strong winds with evident double wind direction characteristics.This study introduced a novel sand fence deployment technique,termed‘folded linear deployment',designed to position the sand fence orthogonally to the two predominant wind directions for optimal protection.This study used wind tunnel and field tests to evaluate the wind and sand flow characteristics,as well as the windproof and sandresistant performance of folded linear HDPE(Highdensity polyethylene)board sand fences.The results suggest that the airflow around the fence creates clear zoning characteristics.The deceleration area on the BSF(backwind side of the sand fence)is much larger than that on the DSF(downwind side of the sand fence).Thus,sand particles are primarily deposited on the BSF.At different wind speeds,the airflow at 2 and 5 h on the DSF is not disturbed.The WSP(wind speed profile)presents a logarithmic distribution.The airflow is disturbed at 1-20 h on the BSF,and the WSP gradually deviates from the logarithmic law.However,as the airflow moves away from the fence,the WSP gradually approaches a logarithmic distribution.Meanwhile,the WPE(windproof efficiency)and SRE(sand-resistant efficiency)of the sand fence exceed 80%.In addition,the results of wind tunnel tests are compared with those of field tests.The overall dispersion is good,and the best dispersion is found at z/H=2.00,indicating good agreement between the two test results.This study provides a scientific basis for the design of sand hazard control measures,similar to the railway project in the Gobi Gale area.展开更多
Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate...Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate ions,favors the longitudinal growth of the crystalline form of the hydration product,which was relatively simple and had the highest length to width(L/D)ratio.At the same time,MF can also improve L/D ratio of gypsum hydration products,which favors the formation of hydrated whiskers.Finally,in a composite system composed of hemihydrate gypsum,MF,and glass fibers,when dilute sulfuric acid was used to regulate pH=3-4,the tight binding formed among the components of the composite system compared to pH=5-6.The hydration product of gypsum adheres tightly to glass fiber surface and produces a good cross-linking and binding effect with MF.The flexural strength,compressive strength,elastic modulus,and water absorption of the desulphurized gypsum composite board is 22.7 MPa,39.8 MPa,5608 MPa,and 1.8%,respectively.展开更多
H-steel all-bolted connection steel frame structures with heat preservation and decoration composite wall boards were investigated and the seismic performances of three scaled specimens were studied.The failure modes,...H-steel all-bolted connection steel frame structures with heat preservation and decoration composite wall boards were investigated and the seismic performances of three scaled specimens were studied.The failure modes,hysteresis curves,bearing capacity,ductility,energy dissipation capacity,stiffness degradation and strain distribution were discussed.The calculation method of structural theoretical internal force was presented.The results showed that the overall structural seismic performance was better,and the structural ductility met the demands of elastic-plastic inter-story drift angle for seismic design.The H-steel weak-axis connection structure obtained better energy dissipation capacity,and its bearing capacity and stiffness were slightly different from the strong-axis connection.The heat preservation and decoration performance of composite wallboard and the all-bolted connection of the steel frame realized prefabrication during the whole construction period.The plastic hinge of the steel beam can be moved outwards because of the L-angles,which effectively avoids stress concentration in joint areas and expands the plastic hinge range.The errors between the theoretical structural capacity calculated by the plastic analysis method and the test results were within 2.44%.In addition,structural failure mechanisms and bearing capacities were verified by the finite element(FE)analysis,and the effects of the main parameters on the structures were investigated.The FE verification results were the same as in the test.The research results provide theoretical support and technical guidance for the application of thermal insulation and decorative composite wall panels in H-shaped steel all-bolted steel frames.展开更多
基金funded by the Jiangsu Key Research Program,China(BE2022338)the Jiangsu Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China(CX(23)3107)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(22KJB210004)the Jiangsu Province Agricultural Major Technology Collaborative Promotion Project,China(2022-ZYXT-04-1)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province,China(KYCX23_3569)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China.
文摘The high labor demand during rice seedling cultivation and transplantation poses a significant challenge in advancing machine-transplanted rice cultivation.This problem may be solved by increasing the seeding rate during seedling production while reducing the number of seedling trays.This study conducted field experiments from 2021 to 2022,using transplanting seedling ages of 10 and 15 days to explore the effects of 250,300,and 350 g/tray on the seedling quality,mechanical transplantation quality,yields,and economic benefits of rice.The commonly used combination of 150 g/tray with a 20-day seedling age in rice production was used as CK.The cultivation of seedlings under a high seeding rate and short seedling age significantly affected seedling characteristics,but there was no significant difference in seedling vitality compared to CK.The minimum number of rice trays used in the experiment was observed in the treatment of 350-10(300 g/tray and 10-day seedling age),only 152-155 trays ha^(-1),resulting in a 62%reduction in the number of trays needed.By increasing the seeding rate of rice,missed holes during mechanical transplantation decreased by 2.8 to 4%.The treatment of 300-15(300 g/tray and 15-day seedling age)achieved the highest yields and economic gains.These results indicated that using crop straw boards can reduce the application of seedling trays.On that basis,rice yields can be increased by raising the seeding rate and shortening the seedling age of rice without compromising seedling quality.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 72301184)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province of China (Grant No. 2024NSFSC1073)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. YJ202329)。
文摘Efficiency and safety are paramount concerns for commuters, operators, and designers in subway stations. This study conducted controlled experiments and developed a modified force-based model to investigate the dynamics of pedestrian counterflow at bottlenecks, utilizing subway passenger alighting and boarding as a case study. Specifically, the efficiency and safety of three distinct movement modes: the cooperative mode(Coop), the combination of cooperative and competitive mode(C & C), and the competitive mode(Comp), were examined and compared. The experimental findings revealed that the C & C mode exhibited a clear lane formation phenomenon and demonstrated a higher flow rate than the Comp and Coop modes. This observation suggests that a combination of cooperative and competitive behaviors among pedestrians can positively enhance traffic efficiency and safety during the alighting and boarding process. In contrast, pedestrians exhibited increased detouring in their paths and more fluctuating trajectories in the Comp mode. Additionally, a questionnaire survey assessing the level of competition and cooperation among pedestrians provided a comprehensive analysis of the psychological dynamics of passengers during the alighting and boarding activities. Lastly, the proposed force-based model was calibrated and validated, demonstrating a good performance in accurately replicating the overall characteristics of the experimental process. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing the pedestrian traffic efficiency and safety within subway systems.
基金supported by the Collaborative Innovation Center Project of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(XTXM202202).
文摘Cruciferous vegetables are important edible vegetable crops.However,they are susceptible to various pests during their growth process,which requires real-time and accurate monitoring of these pests for pest forecasting and scientific control.Hanging yellow sticky boards is a common way to monitor and trap those pests which are attracted to the yellow color.To achieve real-time,low-cost,intelligent monitoring of these vegetable pests on the boards,we established an intelligent monitoring system consisting of a smart camera,a web platform and a pest detection algorithm deployed on a server.After the operator sets the monitoring preset points and shooting time of the camera on the system platform,the camera in the field can automatically collect images of multiple yellow sticky boards at fixed places and times every day.The pests trapped on the yellow sticky boards in vegetable fields,Plutella xylostella,Phyllotreta striolata and flies,are very small and susceptible to deterioration and breakage,which increases the difficulty of model detection.To solve the problem of poor recognition due to the small size and breaking of the pest bodies,we propose an intelligent pest detection algorithm based on an improved Cascade R-CNN model for three important cruciferous crop pests.The algorithm uses an overlapping sliding window method,an improved Res2Net network as the backbone network,and a recursive feature pyramid network as the neck network.The results of field tests show that the algorithm achieves good detection results for the three target pests on the yellow sticky board images,with precision levels of 96.5,92.2 and 75.0%,and recall levels of 96.6,93.1 and 74.7%,respectively,and an F_(1) value of 0.880.Compared with other algorithms,our algorithm has a significant advantage in its ability to detect small target pests.To accurately obtain the data for the newly added pests each day,a two-stage pest matching algorithm was proposed.The algorithm performed well and achieved results that were highly consistent with manual counting,with a mean error of only 2.2%.This intelligent monitoring system realizes precision,good visualization,and intelligent vegetable pest monitoring,which is of great significance as it provides an effective pest prevention and control option for farmers.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin,No.21JCYBJC01140Key Project of Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau Applied Basic Research,No.23JCZDJC01200+1 种基金Key Project of Scientific Research Plan of Tianjin Municipal Education Commission,No.2023YXZD07Project of Tianjin Science and Technology Bureau Applied Basic Research,No.23JCYBJC01800.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)ranks as the sixth most common cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.The multidisciplinary tumor board(MDTB)has been recognized for improving outcomes in cancer management,but its role in patients with HCC undergoing liver transplantation(LT)remains underexplored.AIM To evaluate the impact of an MDTB on survival outcomes in patients with HCC undergoing LT.METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 393 patients with HCC who underwent LT at our institution from October 2015 to October 2021.Patients were categorized into the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.We compared preoperative and postoperative characteristics,overall survival(OS),and disease-free survival(DFS)between the two groups.RESULTS Within the University of California,San Francisco(UCSF)criteria,no significant differences in OS and DFS were noted between the MDTB and non-MDTB groups.However,for patients who exceeded the UCSF criteria,the MDTB group exhibited a substantial improvement in both OS and DFS.The 1-year,3-year,and 5-year OS rates for the MDTB group in this subgroup were 88.68%,75.29%,and 61.78%,respectively,compared to 83.02%,64.07%,and 38.25%,respectively in the non-MDTB group.Similarly,DFS rates were 89.47%,71.35%,and 63.52%,respectively,vs 82.18%,53.78%,and 34.04%,respectively.CONCLUSION The MDTB approach was particularly beneficial for patients with HCC exceeding the UCSF criteria,significantly improving OS and DFS.These findings advocate for integrating MDTB into clinical practice for optimizing the management of high-risk patients with HCC undergoing LT.
文摘Han-Ping Shi,M.D.,Ph.D.,FACS,Professor of Surgery,Oncology and Nutrition.He is the current Chairman of the Department of GI Surgery/Clinical Nutrition at Beijing Shijitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing,China.Dr.Shi received his M.D.degree at the School of Medicine,Wuhan University,Wuhan,and his Ph.D.degree at the Second Military Medical University,Shanghai,China.
文摘The editorial board serves as a cornerstone in the development of academic journals,playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic branding,content quality,and global influence.To further elevate the journal’s academic standards and impact,and to build a high-level platform for academic exchange,Chinese Medicine and Culture is now calling for new editorial board members worldwide.We aim to foster a more inclusive,open,and high-quality environment for global collaboration and exchange in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)culture research.Join us in building an international academic hub for TCM,promoting its global dissemination,and contributing Eastern wisdom to the advancement of human health.
文摘BACKGROUND Pancreatic cancer has limited treatment options and poor prognosis owing to late diagnosis and aggressive biology.Current therapies include surgery,chemotherapy,and radiation;however,the outcomes remain suboptimal.Molecular tumor boards(MTB)enhance personalized treatment by analyzing genomic data to identify targetable mutations and recommend precise therapies.CASE SUMMARY A 45-year-old male presented with jaundice in December 2022.Initial investigations revealed a pancreatic head mass and liver metastases;a liver biopsy confirmed moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma.The patient received multimodal therapies,including gemcitabine,albumin-bound paclitaxel,nimotuzumab,and proton radiotherapy,which initially resulted in significant shrinkage of the pancreatic lesion and a reduction in liver metastases.However,the disease eventually progressed,prompting further evaluation at our MTB clinic.Genetic testing revealed a homologous recombination deficiency(HRD)score of 58(HRD-positive)and a pathogenic BRCA2 mutation(p.T3033fs),suggesting sensitivity to PARP inhibitors and platinum-based therapies.Based on these findings,the patient was administered olaparib,which,combined with immunotherapy(tislelizumab,atezolizumab)and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy(5-fluorouracil+leucovorin+oxaliplatin regimen),led to further stabilization and partial reduction of liver metastases.This case underscores the positive role of the MTB model in interpreting genetic profiles and guiding personalized treatment strategies for such patients.CONCLUSION The patient’s clinical course highlights the potential of MTB in providing significant benefits for advanced pancreatic cancer with liver metastases.
文摘This article introduces the composition and working principle of home appliance control board automation testing equipment,elaborates on the importance of key technical indicators,explains the integrated design of functional modules,signal processing modules,and data analysis modules,and covers aspects such as the application of machine learning algorithms and the establishment of fault waveform databases.Finally,it looks forward to the development of intelligent testing systems and emphasizes the importance of building a standardized testing system.
文摘In the context of China’s rapidly evolving capital market,the proliferation of listed companies has been a salient phenomenon.The quality of corporate governance has emerged as a pivotal factor in determining the success or failure of these entities.Research by Balsmeier et al.(2022)indicates that the greater the independence of a listed company’s board of directors,the higher its innovation output(both in terms of quantity and quality of patents)^([1]).This finding suggests a strong correlation between the performance of a company and the independence of its board.The present study has selected listed companies on the A-share market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2013 as the subjects of its research.A sample of 960 companies was initially obtained from the CSMAR database.Following a rigorous financial data screening,a final sample of 944 valid companies was retained for further analysis.
文摘Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.
文摘Frank L.Lewis(Life Fellow,IEEE)received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He iscurrently a member of the National Academy of Inventorsand the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University ofTexas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author ofseven U.s.patents,numerous journal special issues andjournal articles,and 20 books.
文摘Editors-in-Chief Zhong Lin Wang,Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosys-tems,Chinese Academy of Sciences;Nanometer Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,China Liqun Zhang,South China University of Technology,China。
文摘Frank L.Lewis (Life Fellow,IEEE) received the Ph.D.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.He is currently a member of the National Academy of Inventors and the Moncrief-O'Donnell Chair with The University of Texas at Arlington Research Institute.He is the author of seven U.S.patents,numerous journal special issues and journal articles,and 20 books.He received the Fulbright Research Award,the NSF Research Initiation Grant,the ASEE Terman Award,the International Neural Network Society Gabor Award,the U.K.Institute of Measurement and Control Honeywell Field Engineering Medal,the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Neural Networks Pioneer Award,the AIAA Intelligent Systems Award,and the AACC Ragazzini Award.
文摘This study explores the impact of board diversity on firm performance,with a focus on companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange(SGX).Board diversity is examined across various dimensions,including gender,age,ethnicity,and professional background,to understand its relationship with key performance indicators such as Return on Assets(ROA)and Return on Equity(ROE).Using a quantitative research approach,the study analyzes data from 90 publicly listed firms,employing descriptive statistics,correlation analysis,and multiple regression techniques.The findings reveal that the direct correlation between board diversity and financial performance,particularly in terms of ROA and ROE,is not statistically significant in the studied sample.Despite the lack of direct significance,the research underscores the nuanced and multifaceted role of diversity in corporate governance,suggesting that its impact may be more complex and influenced by various contextual factors.The study concludes by recommending that companies continue to enhance gender diversity,balance age structures,tailor professional backgrounds to industry needs,and manage board tenure effectively to optimize corporate governance and support sustainable growth.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFB1804900 and 2022YFE0210900)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2242022k60008 and 2242022k30003)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62301152 and 61627801)the Youth Talent Promotion Foundation of Jiangsu Science and Technology Association(TJ-2023-074)the Startup Research Fund of Southeast University(RF1028623286).
文摘In this article,a single-board integrated millimeter-wave(mm-Wave)asymmetric full-digital beamforming(AFDBF)array is developed for beyond-fifth-generation(B5G)and sixth-generation(6G)communications.The proposed integrated array effectively addresses the challenge of arranging a large number of ports in a full-digital array by designing vertical connections in a three-dimensional space and successfully integrating full-digital transmitting(Tx)and receiving(Rx)arrays independently in a single board.Unlike the traditional symmetric array,the proposed asymmetric array is composed of an 8×8 Tx array arranged in a square shape and an 8+8 Rx array arranged in an L shape.The center-to-center distance between two adjacent elements is 0.54k0 for both the Tx and Rx arrays,where k0 is the free-space wavelength at 27 GHz.The proposed AFDBF array possesses a more compact structure and lower system hardware cost and power consumption compared with conventional brick-type full-digital arrays.In addition,the energy efficiency of the proposed AFDBF array outperforms that of a hybrid beamforming array.The measurement results indicate that the operating frequency band of the proposed array is 24.25–29.50 GHz.An eight-element linear array within the Tx array can achieve a scanning angle ranging from-47°to+47°in both the azimuth and the elevation planes,and the measured scanning range of each eight-element Rx array is–45°to+45°.The measured maximum effective isotropic radiated power(EIRP)of the eight-element Tx array is 43.2 dBm at 28.0 GHz(considering the saturation point).Furthermore,the measured error vector magnitude(EVM)is less than 3%when 64-quadrature amplitude modulation(QAM)waveforms are used.
文摘This research aims to measure the current gender representation in membership of boards of directors,and to study the factors affecting the presence of women on boards.The results of the study will support the decision makers and policy makers at all levels by providing knowledge that contributes to bridging the current gap in participation of women boards.The methodology used in this research is the descriptive analytical approach,which relies on quantitative methods in the process of collecting and analyzing data.This study represents the boards of directors in the three sectors(public,private,and non-profit)in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,The study sample contained 350 targets,where a random sample of 150 people in the public sector,100 people in the private sector,and 100 people in the non-profit sector were selected.The research result found that the majority of the responses believe that the lack of experience and training,and social factors,are the most impact areas of explaining the reasons for the existence of a gap in women’s membership in boards of directors in the three sectors.And the most important reasons for the existence of a gender gap in board membership are:there is no statutory minimum percentage for women’s representation on boards of directors,and scarcity of female competencies in general,and the lack of women occupying leadership positions.
基金financially supported by the Chang Jiang Scholar and Innovation Team Development Plan of China(IRT_15R29)the Basic Research Innovation Group Project of Gansu Province,China(21JR7RA347)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province,China(20JR10RA231)。
文摘The Milan Gobi area of the Golmud-Korla Railway in northwest China is located in the lower dispersal area of the mountain pass and has strong winds with evident double wind direction characteristics.This study introduced a novel sand fence deployment technique,termed‘folded linear deployment',designed to position the sand fence orthogonally to the two predominant wind directions for optimal protection.This study used wind tunnel and field tests to evaluate the wind and sand flow characteristics,as well as the windproof and sandresistant performance of folded linear HDPE(Highdensity polyethylene)board sand fences.The results suggest that the airflow around the fence creates clear zoning characteristics.The deceleration area on the BSF(backwind side of the sand fence)is much larger than that on the DSF(downwind side of the sand fence).Thus,sand particles are primarily deposited on the BSF.At different wind speeds,the airflow at 2 and 5 h on the DSF is not disturbed.The WSP(wind speed profile)presents a logarithmic distribution.The airflow is disturbed at 1-20 h on the BSF,and the WSP gradually deviates from the logarithmic law.However,as the airflow moves away from the fence,the WSP gradually approaches a logarithmic distribution.Meanwhile,the WPE(windproof efficiency)and SRE(sand-resistant efficiency)of the sand fence exceed 80%.In addition,the results of wind tunnel tests are compared with those of field tests.The overall dispersion is good,and the best dispersion is found at z/H=2.00,indicating good agreement between the two test results.This study provides a scientific basis for the design of sand hazard control measures,similar to the railway project in the Gobi Gale area.
文摘Through exploring the effects of low pH on the composite system of desulfurization gypsum(DG)enhanced by melamine-formaldehyde resin(MF),it is found that the inducing of sulfate-ion,in contrast to chloride and oxalate ions,favors the longitudinal growth of the crystalline form of the hydration product,which was relatively simple and had the highest length to width(L/D)ratio.At the same time,MF can also improve L/D ratio of gypsum hydration products,which favors the formation of hydrated whiskers.Finally,in a composite system composed of hemihydrate gypsum,MF,and glass fibers,when dilute sulfuric acid was used to regulate pH=3-4,the tight binding formed among the components of the composite system compared to pH=5-6.The hydration product of gypsum adheres tightly to glass fiber surface and produces a good cross-linking and binding effect with MF.The flexural strength,compressive strength,elastic modulus,and water absorption of the desulphurized gypsum composite board is 22.7 MPa,39.8 MPa,5608 MPa,and 1.8%,respectively.
文摘H-steel all-bolted connection steel frame structures with heat preservation and decoration composite wall boards were investigated and the seismic performances of three scaled specimens were studied.The failure modes,hysteresis curves,bearing capacity,ductility,energy dissipation capacity,stiffness degradation and strain distribution were discussed.The calculation method of structural theoretical internal force was presented.The results showed that the overall structural seismic performance was better,and the structural ductility met the demands of elastic-plastic inter-story drift angle for seismic design.The H-steel weak-axis connection structure obtained better energy dissipation capacity,and its bearing capacity and stiffness were slightly different from the strong-axis connection.The heat preservation and decoration performance of composite wallboard and the all-bolted connection of the steel frame realized prefabrication during the whole construction period.The plastic hinge of the steel beam can be moved outwards because of the L-angles,which effectively avoids stress concentration in joint areas and expands the plastic hinge range.The errors between the theoretical structural capacity calculated by the plastic analysis method and the test results were within 2.44%.In addition,structural failure mechanisms and bearing capacities were verified by the finite element(FE)analysis,and the effects of the main parameters on the structures were investigated.The FE verification results were the same as in the test.The research results provide theoretical support and technical guidance for the application of thermal insulation and decorative composite wall panels in H-shaped steel all-bolted steel frames.
