For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and...For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and Capalbo.Additionally,for values of d greater than 11,a sufficient condition is established for employing the same construction method.Our construction method involves the“line product”of large bipartite Ramanujan graphs and a sufficiently good unique-neighbor expander(a small gadget).展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatic venous outflow obstruction(HVOO)is a rare but serious complication of liver transplantation,particularly in piggyback liver transplantation techniques where the inferior vena cava(IVC)is preserved.C...BACKGROUND Hepatic venous outflow obstruction(HVOO)is a rare but serious complication of liver transplantation,particularly in piggyback liver transplantation techniques where the inferior vena cava(IVC)is preserved.CASE SUMMARY A transplanted liver patient underwent retransplantation due to hepatic artery thrombosis and subsequently developed HVOO caused by graft compression of the IVC.A novel approach using a retrohepatic tissue expander effectively relieved the IVC compression,restored venous outflow,and stabilized hemodynamics.We discuss this case in the context of current treatment options and advances in HVOO management,from endovascular interventions such as balloon dilation and stenting to innovative surgical solutions such as graft repositioning and retrohepatic implants.CONCLUSION This case shows how important personalized treatments are for managing HVOO and how tissue expanders can be an adjustable and less invasive option.展开更多
Background:Plasma expanders are widely used for acute normovolemic hemodilution(ANH).However,existing studies have not focused on large-volume infusion with colloidal plasma expanders,and there is a lack of studies th...Background:Plasma expanders are widely used for acute normovolemic hemodilution(ANH).However,existing studies have not focused on large-volume infusion with colloidal plasma expanders,and there is a lack of studies that compare the effects of different plasma expanders.Methods:The viscosity,hydrodynamic radius(Rh)and colloid osmotic pressure(COP)of plasma expanders were determined by a cone-plate viscometer,Zetasizer and cut-off membrane,respectively.Sixty male rats were randomized into five groups with Gelofusine(Gel),Hydroxyethyl Starch 200/0.5(HES200),Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4(HES130),Hydroxyethyl Starch 40(HES40),and Dextran 40(Dex40),with 12 rats used in each group to build the ANH model.ANH was performed by the withdrawal of blood and simultaneous infusion of plasma expanders.Acid-base,lactate,blood gas and physiological parameters were detected.Results:Gel had a lower intrinsic viscosity than HES200 and HES130(P<0.01),but at a low shear rate in a mixture of colloids,red cells and plasma,Gel had a higher viscosity(P<0.05 or P<0.01,respectively).For hydroxyethyl starch plasma expanders,the COP at a certain concentration decreases from 11.1 mmHg to 6.1 mmHg with the increase of Rh from 10.7 nm to 20.2 nm.A severe ANH model,with the hematocrit of 40%of the baseline level,was established and accompanied by disturbances in acid-base,lactate and blood gas parameters.At the end of ANH and 60 min afterward,the Dex40 group showed a worse outcome in maintaining the acid-base balance and systemic oxygenation compared to the other groups.The systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and mean arterial pressure(MAP)decreased significantly in all groups at the end of ANH.The DBP and MAP in the Dex40 group further decreased 60 min after the end of ANH.During the process of ANH,the Dex40 group showed a drop and recovery in SBP,DBP and MAP.The DBP and MAP in the HES200 group were significantly higher than those in the other groups at some time points(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusions:Gel had a low intrinsic viscosity but may increase the whole blood viscosity at low shear rates.Rh and COP showed a strong correlation among hydroxyethyl starch plasma expanders.Dex40 showed a worse outcome in maintaining the acid-base balance and systemic oxygenation compared to the other plasma expanders.During the process of ANH,Dex40 displayed a V-shaped recovery pattern for blood pressure,and HES200 had the advantage in sustaining the DBP and MAP at some time points.展开更多
In this note,we prove that expanders cannot be coarsely embedded into group extensions of sequences of groups which are coarsely embeddable into Hardamad manifolds and certain Banach spaces due to the similar concentr...In this note,we prove that expanders cannot be coarsely embedded into group extensions of sequences of groups which are coarsely embeddable into Hardamad manifolds and certain Banach spaces due to the similar concentration theorems.展开更多
In this paper, a class of metric spaces which include Hilbert spaces and Hadamard manifolds are defined. And the expanders cannot be coarsely embedded into this class of metric spaces are proved.
To the Editor Tissue expanders have been widely used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.They induce skin regeneration through mechanical tension and generate new tissue to repair and reconstruct soft tissue defects...To the Editor Tissue expanders have been widely used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.They induce skin regeneration through mechanical tension and generate new tissue to repair and reconstruct soft tissue defects throughout the body[1].The scalp,with its rich blood supply,vigorous cell proliferation and abundant hair follicle stem cells,can yield a significant amount of hair-bearing skin after expansion[2].展开更多
Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-ba...Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.展开更多
As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Bene...As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Benefiting from a flurry of consumption-stimulating policies and measures,China’s online retail sales surpassed RMB 14 trillion in the January-November period,a year-on-year increase of 7.4 percent.Imports and exports maintained steady growth,climbing by 4.9 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms.Value-added industrial output also expanded 5.8 percent year-on-year.The volume of express delivery parcels reached a new high of 150 billion and is expected to grow higher still given the new-year festivities ahead.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly ...0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.展开更多
Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high ene...Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high energy state of matter expanding outwards by spin jets from the two poles of an astronomical black hole, the new high energy state of matter in a funnel-shaped vortex showed a meteorological tornado expanding downwards from a rotated disk of cumulonimbus clouds, the new high energy state of matter in a tropical cyclone and the new high energy state of a nebulae system converging celestial materials are phenomena across disciplines and multiple time-space scales that have not yet been physically explained. In this paper, the theory of orthogonal collision in the rotational contraction continuum is used to unify the understanding of diverse extreme events or phenomena through a single dynamical mechanism, offering insights into natural processes across disciplines. In the field of astronomy, the orthogonal collision of two-beam rotating and contracting particles or stars associated with centripetal forces forms a new high-energy state of matter at the collision point and the new high-energy particles have expanding forces outward to both sides of the collision plane. In the field of meteorology, the orthogonal collision of multiple horizontally rotating and contracting airflows associated with centripetal forces forms a new high energy state of matter at the collision point as well as an updraft force and a downdraft force vertically. The updraft force and downdraft force formed by the collision of anomalous wet airflows in the lower atmosphere can well indicate tornado, thunderstorm and extreme precipitation. The orthogonal collision theory can be applied to explain new states of matter in disciplines from the astronomical scale to the meteorological scale and the Planck scale.展开更多
For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The...For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The narrow two-lane artery,clogged with long-haul trucks from the Rwanda-Tanzania border and commuter traffic,has long tested the patience of drivers and pedestrians alike.In May,a long-awaited announcement finally arrived.Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed plans to expand the road from two lanes to four,adding a 1.2-km flyover at Giporoso-Remera and an underpass to keep tra"c flowing smoothly.The$60.5 million(Rwf86 billion)project will be fully funded by China,a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperation between the two nations.For many residents,it signals the end of years of lost time and daily frustration.展开更多
Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such a...Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such as confectionery and snacks,achieving notable success along the way.As the new manager of Yu Lay Trading,Emma Liu is ready to take on the responsibilities once held by her parents.With a strong emphasis on innovation,she aims to infuse Yu Lay’s operations and lead the company toward an even brighter and more promising future.展开更多
The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastr...The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastructure construction,mineral resource development,and agriculture.The two sides have maintained a high degree of political mutual trust and have cooperated closely in international affairs.Cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts have expanded,and both nations continue to work together to further deepen their partnership.展开更多
The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the ...The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the distribution of single-particle states.At the beginning of the 20th century,J.W.Gibbs established modern equilibrium statistical physics based on the statistical distribution of system microstates and the concept of ensembles.Subsequently,statistical physics expanded into the quantum and nonequilibrium domains.展开更多
Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed t...Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed to explore and describe the structure and meaning of these survivors’experiences and identities.Methods:Twenty-two participants were interviewed using a qualitative approach.The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim.Data analysis was conducted using NVivo 14 software to identify recurring patterns within the data.Results:Three core themes emerged:(1)Encountering Selfhood-Otherhood in the survivorship journey,(2)navigating the rhythms of change,and(3)living the paradox of order and disorder.These themes reflect the unique and paradoxical rhythm of life as a breast cancer survivor,integrating these experiences conceptually.Conclusions:This study illuminates how Nigerian breast cancer survivors construct the patterns of meaning of their experiences by shifting the focus from solely evidence-based interventions to a deeper exploration of lived experience,cultural narratives,and expanding consciousness.Through compassionate and insightful nursing interactions,women can explore their evolving identities,foster resilience,and redefine their lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways within their unique contexts.Implications for Cancer Survivors:Greater attention is required to address the emotional,temporal,and economic dimensions of breast cancer survivorship in Nigeria.Nurses play a crucial role in helping survivors find meaning in their experiences,recognizing that order and disorder in life are integral to expanding consciousness.Survivors should be empowered to identify their patterns of living and leverage their strengths in navigating the survivorship journey and finding meaning in their lives.展开更多
Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China Internatio...Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)in Shanghai on the morning of 6 November,as performers danced to the passionate beats of African drums.展开更多
Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distin...Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.展开更多
The United States Food and Drug Administration's(FDA's)August 2024 determination that an additional phase Ⅱ study will be required to consider the approval of midomafetamine for the treatment of posttraumatic...The United States Food and Drug Administration's(FDA's)August 2024 determination that an additional phase Ⅱ study will be required to consider the approval of midomafetamine for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD)could delay the potential approval of this promising treatment by several years.展开更多
In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of th...In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was explored through model tests.The test results indicate that the post-expanded arm grouting pile can increase the contact area between the pile and soil,and can improve the strength of the soil.The horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was approximately 3 times that of the conventional pile.It also shows that the larger the plate diameter ratio or grouting volume,the higher the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.The maximum bending moment of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was located at the pile plate,and the displacement zero point of the new pile was higher than that of the conventional pile.The soil resistance at the pile plate was significantly higher than that of conventional piles,indicating that the pile plate effectively enhances the soil resistance.The improved p-y curve model and horizontal bearing capacity calculation method for the post-expanded arm grouting pile were proposed by considering the pile plate diameter factor.This method was finally verified by experimental results.The results of this study can provide a reference for calculating the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.展开更多
The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Z...The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Zophobas morio larvae are capable of consuming and breaking down EPS within their digestive tracts by minimizing the spread of microplastics. Studies of the consumption of EPS by Z. morio larvae are typically conducted under white or no visible light treatments. This study tested whether the color of visible light influenced the consumption rate of EPS by Z. morio larvae. If Z. morio larvae consume EPS under visible light, then visible light will influence the amount of EPS consumed. If results suggest that the consumption rate is influenced by visible light colors, then Z. morio larvae could be a solution for recycling EPS. This study’s procedure placed Z. morio larvae into 25 jars under one of six visible light treatments of red, yellow, green, blue, white, and no visible light. Each jar contained a pre-weighed block of EPS and six Z. morio larvae. After two weeks, the Z. morio larvae were removed from the jars, and the difference between each pre-weighed EPS block and the weight of the same partially consumed block was recorded in three trials. The data indicates that green and blue visible light treatments resulted in the greatest amount of EPS consumed by Z. morio larvae while the red and yellow had the least amount of EPS consumed by the Z. morio larvae. In conclusion, results indicate that green and blue visible light, compared to the no visible light treatment, could be used to influence the Z. morio larvae to consume more EPS. Green and blue visible light and Z. morio larvae could make the recycling process of EPS more environmentally friendly when used in households or by local environmental organizations.展开更多
文摘For every integer 4≤d≤11,an explicit construction of infinite families of 2d-regular unique-neighbor expanders is presented,which is a generalization of the 6-regular unique-neighbors initially developed by Alon and Capalbo.Additionally,for values of d greater than 11,a sufficient condition is established for employing the same construction method.Our construction method involves the“line product”of large bipartite Ramanujan graphs and a sufficiently good unique-neighbor expander(a small gadget).
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatic venous outflow obstruction(HVOO)is a rare but serious complication of liver transplantation,particularly in piggyback liver transplantation techniques where the inferior vena cava(IVC)is preserved.CASE SUMMARY A transplanted liver patient underwent retransplantation due to hepatic artery thrombosis and subsequently developed HVOO caused by graft compression of the IVC.A novel approach using a retrohepatic tissue expander effectively relieved the IVC compression,restored venous outflow,and stabilized hemodynamics.We discuss this case in the context of current treatment options and advances in HVOO management,from endovascular interventions such as balloon dilation and stenting to innovative surgical solutions such as graft repositioning and retrohepatic implants.CONCLUSION This case shows how important personalized treatments are for managing HVOO and how tissue expanders can be an adjustable and less invasive option.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1106503)。
文摘Background:Plasma expanders are widely used for acute normovolemic hemodilution(ANH).However,existing studies have not focused on large-volume infusion with colloidal plasma expanders,and there is a lack of studies that compare the effects of different plasma expanders.Methods:The viscosity,hydrodynamic radius(Rh)and colloid osmotic pressure(COP)of plasma expanders were determined by a cone-plate viscometer,Zetasizer and cut-off membrane,respectively.Sixty male rats were randomized into five groups with Gelofusine(Gel),Hydroxyethyl Starch 200/0.5(HES200),Hydroxyethyl Starch 130/0.4(HES130),Hydroxyethyl Starch 40(HES40),and Dextran 40(Dex40),with 12 rats used in each group to build the ANH model.ANH was performed by the withdrawal of blood and simultaneous infusion of plasma expanders.Acid-base,lactate,blood gas and physiological parameters were detected.Results:Gel had a lower intrinsic viscosity than HES200 and HES130(P<0.01),but at a low shear rate in a mixture of colloids,red cells and plasma,Gel had a higher viscosity(P<0.05 or P<0.01,respectively).For hydroxyethyl starch plasma expanders,the COP at a certain concentration decreases from 11.1 mmHg to 6.1 mmHg with the increase of Rh from 10.7 nm to 20.2 nm.A severe ANH model,with the hematocrit of 40%of the baseline level,was established and accompanied by disturbances in acid-base,lactate and blood gas parameters.At the end of ANH and 60 min afterward,the Dex40 group showed a worse outcome in maintaining the acid-base balance and systemic oxygenation compared to the other groups.The systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),and mean arterial pressure(MAP)decreased significantly in all groups at the end of ANH.The DBP and MAP in the Dex40 group further decreased 60 min after the end of ANH.During the process of ANH,the Dex40 group showed a drop and recovery in SBP,DBP and MAP.The DBP and MAP in the HES200 group were significantly higher than those in the other groups at some time points(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusions:Gel had a low intrinsic viscosity but may increase the whole blood viscosity at low shear rates.Rh and COP showed a strong correlation among hydroxyethyl starch plasma expanders.Dex40 showed a worse outcome in maintaining the acid-base balance and systemic oxygenation compared to the other plasma expanders.During the process of ANH,Dex40 displayed a V-shaped recovery pattern for blood pressure,and HES200 had the advantage in sustaining the DBP and MAP at some time points.
文摘In this note,we prove that expanders cannot be coarsely embedded into group extensions of sequences of groups which are coarsely embeddable into Hardamad manifolds and certain Banach spaces due to the similar concentration theorems.
文摘In this paper, a class of metric spaces which include Hilbert spaces and Hadamard manifolds are defined. And the expanders cannot be coarsely embedded into this class of metric spaces are proved.
基金Funding was provided by Clinical Research Program of Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine(JYLJ202103)The Two-hundred Talent(20191916)the Shanghai Clinical Research Center of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery supported by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(22MC1940300).
文摘To the Editor Tissue expanders have been widely used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.They induce skin regeneration through mechanical tension and generate new tissue to repair and reconstruct soft tissue defects throughout the body[1].The scalp,with its rich blood supply,vigorous cell proliferation and abundant hair follicle stem cells,can yield a significant amount of hair-bearing skin after expansion[2].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52404155)State Key Laboratory of Mining Disaster Prevention and Control(Shandong University of Science and Technology)+1 种基金Ministry of Education(Grant No.JMDPC202402)supported by the opening project of State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection(Beijing Institute of Technology).The opening project number is KFJJ24-20M.
文摘Aiming at mitigating the high risks associated with conventional explosive blasting,this study developed a safe directional fracturing technique,i.e.instantaneous expansion with a single fracture(IESF),using a coal-based solid waste expanding agent.First,the mechanism of directional fracturing blasting by the IESF was analyzed,and the criterion of directional crack initiation was established.On this basis,laboratory experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to systematically evaluate the directional fracturing blasting performance of the IESF.The results indicate that the IESF presents an excellent directional fracturing effect,with average surface undulation differences ranging from 8.1 mm to 22.7 mm on the fracture surfaces.Moreover,during concrete fracturing tests,the stresses and strains in the fracturing direction are measured to be 2.16-3.71 times and 8 times larger than those in the nonfracturing direction,respectively.Finally,the IESF technique was implemented for no-pillar mining with gob-side entry retaining through roof cutting and pressure relief in an underground coal mine.The IESF technique effectively created directional cracks in the roof without causing severe roadway deformation,achieving an average cutting rate and maximum roadway deformation of 94%and 197 mm,respectively.These on-site test results verified its excellent directional rock fracturing performance.The IESF technique,which is safe,efficient,and green,has considerable application prospects in the field of rock mechanics and engineering.
文摘As 2024 comes to an end,the pickup in consumption and robust growth in a range of sectors have bolstered confidence that the Chinese economy is right on track to meet the preset growth rate of around five percent.Benefiting from a flurry of consumption-stimulating policies and measures,China’s online retail sales surpassed RMB 14 trillion in the January-November period,a year-on-year increase of 7.4 percent.Imports and exports maintained steady growth,climbing by 4.9 percent year-on-year in renminbi terms.Value-added industrial output also expanded 5.8 percent year-on-year.The volume of express delivery parcels reached a new high of 150 billion and is expected to grow higher still given the new-year festivities ahead.
基金funded by the Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024SFYBXM-669)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42271078)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION Due to the rapid population growth and the accelerated urbanization process,the contradiction between the demand for expanding ground space and the limited available land scale is becoming increasingly prominent.China has implemented and completed several largescale land infilling and excavation projects(Figure 1),which have become the main way to increase land resources and expand construction land.
文摘Astronomical extreme events or phenomena include black holes as well as nebulae systems that resemble the Milky Way. Meteorological extreme events or phenomena include tornadoes and tropical cyclones. The new high energy state of matter expanding outwards by spin jets from the two poles of an astronomical black hole, the new high energy state of matter in a funnel-shaped vortex showed a meteorological tornado expanding downwards from a rotated disk of cumulonimbus clouds, the new high energy state of matter in a tropical cyclone and the new high energy state of a nebulae system converging celestial materials are phenomena across disciplines and multiple time-space scales that have not yet been physically explained. In this paper, the theory of orthogonal collision in the rotational contraction continuum is used to unify the understanding of diverse extreme events or phenomena through a single dynamical mechanism, offering insights into natural processes across disciplines. In the field of astronomy, the orthogonal collision of two-beam rotating and contracting particles or stars associated with centripetal forces forms a new high-energy state of matter at the collision point and the new high-energy particles have expanding forces outward to both sides of the collision plane. In the field of meteorology, the orthogonal collision of multiple horizontally rotating and contracting airflows associated with centripetal forces forms a new high energy state of matter at the collision point as well as an updraft force and a downdraft force vertically. The updraft force and downdraft force formed by the collision of anomalous wet airflows in the lower atmosphere can well indicate tornado, thunderstorm and extreme precipitation. The orthogonal collision theory can be applied to explain new states of matter in disciplines from the astronomical scale to the meteorological scale and the Planck scale.
文摘For the people of Masaka,Kabuga and Muyumbu in Rwanda,the daily commute often takes longer than it should.A stretch of just 10 km along the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road can take half an hour during peak hours.The narrow two-lane artery,clogged with long-haul trucks from the Rwanda-Tanzania border and commuter traffic,has long tested the patience of drivers and pedestrians alike.In May,a long-awaited announcement finally arrived.Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed plans to expand the road from two lanes to four,adding a 1.2-km flyover at Giporoso-Remera and an underpass to keep tra"c flowing smoothly.The$60.5 million(Rwf86 billion)project will be fully funded by China,a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperation between the two nations.For many residents,it signals the end of years of lost time and daily frustration.
文摘Yu Lay Trading(Yu Lay Marble Development Co.,Ltd.),based in Taiwan,was founded by Liu Hsiao-Ting(Emma Liu’s parents).Initially focused on the stone industry,Yu Lay’s business has gradually expanded into areas such as confectionery and snacks,achieving notable success along the way.As the new manager of Yu Lay Trading,Emma Liu is ready to take on the responsibilities once held by her parents.With a strong emphasis on innovation,she aims to infuse Yu Lay’s operations and lead the company toward an even brighter and more promising future.
文摘The year 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Zimbabwe.During this period,China-Zimbabwe economic cooperation has deepened,especially in the fields of infrastructure construction,mineral resource development,and agriculture.The two sides have maintained a high degree of political mutual trust and have cooperated closely in international affairs.Cultural exchanges and people-to-people contacts have expanded,and both nations continue to work together to further deepen their partnership.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12135003,12122402,and 12475033)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFE0109000)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘The 19th century saw significant advancements in thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases,with J.C.Maxwell and L.E.Boltzmann playing key roles in the development of statistical physics through their work on the distribution of single-particle states.At the beginning of the 20th century,J.W.Gibbs established modern equilibrium statistical physics based on the statistical distribution of system microstates and the concept of ensembles.Subsequently,statistical physics expanded into the quantum and nonequilibrium domains.
文摘Purpose:This study aims to foster a dialog between the experiences and identities of Nigerian female breast cancer survivors and Margaret Newman’s theory of health as expanding consciousness.The theory was employed to explore and describe the structure and meaning of these survivors’experiences and identities.Methods:Twenty-two participants were interviewed using a qualitative approach.The interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim.Data analysis was conducted using NVivo 14 software to identify recurring patterns within the data.Results:Three core themes emerged:(1)Encountering Selfhood-Otherhood in the survivorship journey,(2)navigating the rhythms of change,and(3)living the paradox of order and disorder.These themes reflect the unique and paradoxical rhythm of life as a breast cancer survivor,integrating these experiences conceptually.Conclusions:This study illuminates how Nigerian breast cancer survivors construct the patterns of meaning of their experiences by shifting the focus from solely evidence-based interventions to a deeper exploration of lived experience,cultural narratives,and expanding consciousness.Through compassionate and insightful nursing interactions,women can explore their evolving identities,foster resilience,and redefine their lives in meaningful and fulfilling ways within their unique contexts.Implications for Cancer Survivors:Greater attention is required to address the emotional,temporal,and economic dimensions of breast cancer survivorship in Nigeria.Nurses play a crucial role in helping survivors find meaning in their experiences,recognizing that order and disorder in life are integral to expanding consciousness.Survivors should be empowered to identify their patterns of living and leverage their strengths in navigating the survivorship journey and finding meaning in their lives.
文摘Countries from the Global South strengthen ties,showcase innovation and expand cooperation at the eighth CIIE Ahuge crowd gathered at the Ugandan Pavilion in the National Exhibition Hall of the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)in Shanghai on the morning of 6 November,as performers danced to the passionate beats of African drums.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62422503,62105080,22004016,and U22A2093)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation Regional Joint Fund(Grant Nos.2023A1515011944,2020B1515130006,and 2021B515120056)+1 种基金the Talent Recruitment Project of Guangdong(Grant No.2021QN02X179)the Science and Technology Innovation Commission of Shenzhen(Grant Nos.JCYJ20220531095604009 and RCYX20221008092907027).
文摘Confronting the escalating global challenge of counterfeit products,developing advanced anticounterfeiting materials and structures with physical unclonable functions(PUFs)has become imperative.All-optical PUFs,distinguished by their high output complexity and expansive response space,offer a promising alternative to conventional electronic counterparts.For practical authentications,the expansion of optical PUF keys usually involves intricate spatial or spectral shaping of excitation light using bulky external apparatus,which largely hinders the applications of optical PUFs.Here,we report a plasmonic PUF system based on heterogeneous nanostructures.The template-assisted shadow deposition technique was employed to adjust the morphological diversity of densely packed metal nanoparticles in individual PUFs.Transmission images were processed via a hash algorithm,and the generated PUF keys with a scalable capacity from 2875 to 243401 exhibit excellent uniqueness,randomness,and reproducibility.Furthermore,the wavelength and the polarization state of the excitation light are harnessed as two distinct expanding strategies,offering the potential for multiscenario applications via a single PUF.Overall,our reported plasmonic PUFs operated with the multidimensional expanding strategy are envisaged to serve as easy-to-integrate,easy-to-use systems and promise efficacy across a broad spectrum of applications,from anticounterfeiting to data encryption and authentication.
文摘The United States Food and Drug Administration's(FDA's)August 2024 determination that an additional phase Ⅱ study will be required to consider the approval of midomafetamine for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD)could delay the potential approval of this promising treatment by several years.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52208333 and 52378328)China Communications Construction Company Ltd.(Grant No.2023-ZJKJ-01).
文摘In order to effectively improve the horizontal bearing capacity of pile foundations,this study proposes post-expanded arm grouting technology and associated pile foundations.The horizontal bearing characteristic of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was explored through model tests.The test results indicate that the post-expanded arm grouting pile can increase the contact area between the pile and soil,and can improve the strength of the soil.The horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was approximately 3 times that of the conventional pile.It also shows that the larger the plate diameter ratio or grouting volume,the higher the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.The maximum bending moment of the post-expanded arm grouting pile was located at the pile plate,and the displacement zero point of the new pile was higher than that of the conventional pile.The soil resistance at the pile plate was significantly higher than that of conventional piles,indicating that the pile plate effectively enhances the soil resistance.The improved p-y curve model and horizontal bearing capacity calculation method for the post-expanded arm grouting pile were proposed by considering the pile plate diameter factor.This method was finally verified by experimental results.The results of this study can provide a reference for calculating the horizontal bearing capacity of the post-expanded arm grouting pile.
文摘The process of disposing of expanded polystyrene (EPS) is by burning it in municipal incinerators. This process gives off EPS microplastics, which can find their way into water, food, blood, and major organ systems. Zophobas morio larvae are capable of consuming and breaking down EPS within their digestive tracts by minimizing the spread of microplastics. Studies of the consumption of EPS by Z. morio larvae are typically conducted under white or no visible light treatments. This study tested whether the color of visible light influenced the consumption rate of EPS by Z. morio larvae. If Z. morio larvae consume EPS under visible light, then visible light will influence the amount of EPS consumed. If results suggest that the consumption rate is influenced by visible light colors, then Z. morio larvae could be a solution for recycling EPS. This study’s procedure placed Z. morio larvae into 25 jars under one of six visible light treatments of red, yellow, green, blue, white, and no visible light. Each jar contained a pre-weighed block of EPS and six Z. morio larvae. After two weeks, the Z. morio larvae were removed from the jars, and the difference between each pre-weighed EPS block and the weight of the same partially consumed block was recorded in three trials. The data indicates that green and blue visible light treatments resulted in the greatest amount of EPS consumed by Z. morio larvae while the red and yellow had the least amount of EPS consumed by the Z. morio larvae. In conclusion, results indicate that green and blue visible light, compared to the no visible light treatment, could be used to influence the Z. morio larvae to consume more EPS. Green and blue visible light and Z. morio larvae could make the recycling process of EPS more environmentally friendly when used in households or by local environmental organizations.
