This study focuses on the three courtyards located in the eastern,central,and western sections of the Tongzhou Campus of Renmin University of China.Adopting a functional differentiation perspective,the research system...This study focuses on the three courtyards located in the eastern,central,and western sections of the Tongzhou Campus of Renmin University of China.Adopting a functional differentiation perspective,the research systematically analyzes the patterns of plant diversity within courtyards characterized by distinct functional orientations.This analysis employs various plant species diversity indices,including the Patrick richness index,Simpson dominance index,Shannon-Wiener diversity index,and Pielou evenness index,alongside a classification of functional plant types,namely ornamental,ecological regulation,spatial shaping,and recreational assistance.The results indicate that the east courtyard presents the highest Patrick species richness(S=42),predominantly comprising spatial shaping and recreational assistance plants,which are wellsuited for recreational and passage functions.Conversely,the central courtyard exhibits the lowest Patrick species richness(S=19),characterized by a balanced distribution of functional types,with an emphasis on public display and traffic guidance.The west courtyard demonstrates the greatest stability in the tree layer(D=0.87),featuring a combination of shade-tolerant and ornamental plants that fulfill the requirements for a tranquil and naturalistic environment.One-way analysis of variance reveals that only Patrick species richness differs significantly among the courtyards(P=0.007),whereas the diversity index does not show a significant difference.This finding suggests that functional requirements precisely regulate diversity through microhabitat heterogeneity and plant configuration strategies.This study offers both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for the plant configuration and functional optimization of small-scale courtyards on campus.展开更多
Rats(Rattus norvegicus) have many advantages over mice in scientific studies,for example, they are more relevant to human in physiological and pharmacological responses.Therefore,rats are broadly used in experimental ...Rats(Rattus norvegicus) have many advantages over mice in scientific studies,for example, they are more relevant to human in physiological and pharmacological responses.Therefore,rats are broadly used in experimental studies.The recent breakthrough in the generation of rat embryonic stem cells(rESCs) opens the door to application of gene targeting to create models for the study of human diseases.In addition,the in vitro differentiation of rESCs into derivatives of three germ lines will serve as a powerful tool and resource for the investigation of mammalian development,cell function, tissue repair,and drug discovery.However, the distinct culture condition and signal inhibitor-depended maintenance of rESCs stand as a considerable challenge for its in vitro differentiation.To address it,we investigated whether rESCs are capable of forming terminal differentiated cardiomyocytes. We found that the embryoid bodies(EBs)-based method used in mouse ESC(mESC) differentiation failed to work in the cultivation of rESCs.We then modified the differentiation protocol and successfully developed an in vitro differentiation system to differentiate rESCs into three embryonic germ layers.By using this method,the rESCs form spontaneous beating cardiomyocytes with the properties similar to those derived from fetal rat hearts and mESCs.This unique cellular system will provide a new approach to study the early development and cardiac function as well as to perform pharmacological test and cell therapy study(Grants:the State Major Research Program of China(2009ZX09503-024,2010CB945603) and CAS(XDA01030000).展开更多
The existence of periodic solutions for a kind of generalized Liénard typed functional differential equation is studied. By means of the continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory, existence criteria are ...The existence of periodic solutions for a kind of generalized Liénard typed functional differential equation is studied. By means of the continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory, existence criteria are established for the existence of periodic solutions and some previous results are extended.展开更多
By means of an abstract continuation theorem, the existence criteria are established for the positive periodic solutions of a neutral functional differential equation d N d t=N(t)[a(t)-β(t)N(t)-b(t)N(t-σ(t))-c(...By means of an abstract continuation theorem, the existence criteria are established for the positive periodic solutions of a neutral functional differential equation d N d t=N(t)[a(t)-β(t)N(t)-b(t)N(t-σ(t))-c(t)N′(t-τ(t))].展开更多
This paper establishes the Razumikhin-type theorem on stability for neutral stochastic functional differential equations with unbounded delay. To overcome difficulties from unbounded delay, we develop several differen...This paper establishes the Razumikhin-type theorem on stability for neutral stochastic functional differential equations with unbounded delay. To overcome difficulties from unbounded delay, we develop several different techniques to investigate stability. To show our idea clearly, we examine neutral stochastic delay differential equations with unbounded delay and linear neutral stochastic Volterra unbounded-delay-integro-differential equations.展开更多
In this paper,the boundary value problems of p-Laplacian functional differential equation are studied.By using a fixed point theorem in cones,some criteria for the existence of positive solutions are given.
This paper is concerned with the existence and approximation of solutions for a class of first order impulsive functional differential equations with periodic boundary value conditions. A new comparison result is pres...This paper is concerned with the existence and approximation of solutions for a class of first order impulsive functional differential equations with periodic boundary value conditions. A new comparison result is presented and the previous results are extended.展开更多
Aim To investigate the periodic boundary value problem for functional differential equations with impulses. Methods The method of upper and lower solutions and the monotone iterative technique were used to establish...Aim To investigate the periodic boundary value problem for functional differential equations with impulses. Methods The method of upper and lower solutions and the monotone iterative technique were used to establish our results. Results and Conclusion The results of the existence of maximal and minimal solutions of the periodic boundary value problem for functional differential equations with impulses are obtained.展开更多
Aim To investigate the boundary value problem for second order functional differentiai equations with impulses. Methods The fixed point principle was used to establish our results. Results and Conclusion The results o...Aim To investigate the boundary value problem for second order functional differentiai equations with impulses. Methods The fixed point principle was used to establish our results. Results and Conclusion The results of the esistence, the uniqueness and the continuous dependence on aprameter of soiutions of the boundary value problems for second order functional differential equations with impulses are obtained.展开更多
By means of an extension of Mawhin＇s continuation theorem and some analysis methods, the existence of a set with 2kT-periodic solutions for a class of second order neutral functional differential systems is studied, ...By means of an extension of Mawhin＇s continuation theorem and some analysis methods, the existence of a set with 2kT-periodic solutions for a class of second order neutral functional differential systems is studied, and then the homoclinic solutions are obtained as the limit points of a certain subsequence of the above set.展开更多
In this paper. four sufficiency theorems of existence of periodic solutions for aclass of retarded functional differential equations are given. The result of thesetheorems is better than the well-known Yoshizawa’s p...In this paper. four sufficiency theorems of existence of periodic solutions for aclass of retarded functional differential equations are given. The result of thesetheorems is better than the well-known Yoshizawa’s periodic solution theorem. Anexample of application is given at the end.展开更多
The sufficient condition for the existence of2 π- periodic solutions of the following third- order functional differential equations with variable coefficients a(t) x (t) +bx″2 k- 1(t) +cx′2 k- 1(t) + 2 k- 1 i=1...The sufficient condition for the existence of2 π- periodic solutions of the following third- order functional differential equations with variable coefficients a(t) x (t) +bx″2 k- 1(t) +cx′2 k- 1(t) + 2 k- 1 i=1 cixi(t) +g(x(t-τ) ) =p(t) =p(t+2π) is obtained.The approach is based on the abstract continuation theorem from Mawhin and the a- priori estimate of periodic solutions展开更多
The stability of stochastic functional differential equation with Markovian switching was studied by several authors,but there was almost no work on the stability of the neutral stochastic functional differential equa...The stability of stochastic functional differential equation with Markovian switching was studied by several authors,but there was almost no work on the stability of the neutral stochastic functional differential equations with Markovian switching.The aim of this article is to close this gap.The authors establish Razumikhin-type theorem of the neutral stochastic functional differential equations with Markovian switching,and those without Markovian switching.展开更多
In this paper, we investigate the stability of a class of impulsive functional differential equations by using Lyapunov functional and Jensen＇s inequality. Some new stability theorems are obtained. Examples are given...In this paper, we investigate the stability of a class of impulsive functional differential equations by using Lyapunov functional and Jensen＇s inequality. Some new stability theorems are obtained. Examples are given to demonstrate the advantage of the obtained results.展开更多
The paper is devoted to the asymptotic properties of functional differential equations in Banach spaces.The criteria of the invariant and attracting sets are obtained.Particularly, the sufficient condition of asymptot...The paper is devoted to the asymptotic properties of functional differential equations in Banach spaces.The criteria of the invariant and attracting sets are obtained.Particularly, the sufficient condition of asymptotic stability of the equilibrium point is given as the system has an equilibrium point.Several examples are also worked out to demonstrate the validity of the results.展开更多
Based on Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem,matrix measure and functional analysis methods,some new sufficient conditions for the existence of periodic solutions of neutral functional differential equations with ...Based on Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem,matrix measure and functional analysis methods,some new sufficient conditions for the existence of periodic solutions of neutral functional differential equations with distributed and discrete delays are obtained. Moreover,we construct an example to illustrate the feasibility of our results.展开更多
A novel approach to the exponential stability in mean square of neutral stochastic functional differential equations is presented.Consequently,some new criteria for the exponential stability in mean square of the cons...A novel approach to the exponential stability in mean square of neutral stochastic functional differential equations is presented.Consequently,some new criteria for the exponential stability in mean square of the considered equations are obtained and some known results are improved.Lastly,some examples are investigated to illustrate the theory.展开更多
Using a Razumikhin-type theorem,we obtain sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of the zero solution of a certain fourth order functional differential equations.The result generalizes the well know...Using a Razumikhin-type theorem,we obtain sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of the zero solution of a certain fourth order functional differential equations.The result generalizes the well known results.展开更多
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文摘This study focuses on the three courtyards located in the eastern,central,and western sections of the Tongzhou Campus of Renmin University of China.Adopting a functional differentiation perspective,the research systematically analyzes the patterns of plant diversity within courtyards characterized by distinct functional orientations.This analysis employs various plant species diversity indices,including the Patrick richness index,Simpson dominance index,Shannon-Wiener diversity index,and Pielou evenness index,alongside a classification of functional plant types,namely ornamental,ecological regulation,spatial shaping,and recreational assistance.The results indicate that the east courtyard presents the highest Patrick species richness(S=42),predominantly comprising spatial shaping and recreational assistance plants,which are wellsuited for recreational and passage functions.Conversely,the central courtyard exhibits the lowest Patrick species richness(S=19),characterized by a balanced distribution of functional types,with an emphasis on public display and traffic guidance.The west courtyard demonstrates the greatest stability in the tree layer(D=0.87),featuring a combination of shade-tolerant and ornamental plants that fulfill the requirements for a tranquil and naturalistic environment.One-way analysis of variance reveals that only Patrick species richness differs significantly among the courtyards(P=0.007),whereas the diversity index does not show a significant difference.This finding suggests that functional requirements precisely regulate diversity through microhabitat heterogeneity and plant configuration strategies.This study offers both a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for the plant configuration and functional optimization of small-scale courtyards on campus.
文摘Rats(Rattus norvegicus) have many advantages over mice in scientific studies,for example, they are more relevant to human in physiological and pharmacological responses.Therefore,rats are broadly used in experimental studies.The recent breakthrough in the generation of rat embryonic stem cells(rESCs) opens the door to application of gene targeting to create models for the study of human diseases.In addition,the in vitro differentiation of rESCs into derivatives of three germ lines will serve as a powerful tool and resource for the investigation of mammalian development,cell function, tissue repair,and drug discovery.However, the distinct culture condition and signal inhibitor-depended maintenance of rESCs stand as a considerable challenge for its in vitro differentiation.To address it,we investigated whether rESCs are capable of forming terminal differentiated cardiomyocytes. We found that the embryoid bodies(EBs)-based method used in mouse ESC(mESC) differentiation failed to work in the cultivation of rESCs.We then modified the differentiation protocol and successfully developed an in vitro differentiation system to differentiate rESCs into three embryonic germ layers.By using this method,the rESCs form spontaneous beating cardiomyocytes with the properties similar to those derived from fetal rat hearts and mESCs.This unique cellular system will provide a new approach to study the early development and cardiac function as well as to perform pharmacological test and cell therapy study(Grants:the State Major Research Program of China(2009ZX09503-024,2010CB945603) and CAS(XDA01030000).
文摘The existence of periodic solutions for a kind of generalized Liénard typed functional differential equation is studied. By means of the continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory, existence criteria are established for the existence of periodic solutions and some previous results are extended.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China( 198710 0 5 )
文摘By means of an abstract continuation theorem, the existence criteria are established for the positive periodic solutions of a neutral functional differential equation d N d t=N(t)[a(t)-β(t)N(t)-b(t)N(t-σ(t))-c(t)N′(t-τ(t))].
基金Supported by NSFC (11001091)Chinese UniversityResearch Foundation (2010MS129)
文摘This paper establishes the Razumikhin-type theorem on stability for neutral stochastic functional differential equations with unbounded delay. To overcome difficulties from unbounded delay, we develop several different techniques to investigate stability. To show our idea clearly, we examine neutral stochastic delay differential equations with unbounded delay and linear neutral stochastic Volterra unbounded-delay-integro-differential equations.
文摘In this paper,the boundary value problems of p-Laplacian functional differential equation are studied.By using a fixed point theorem in cones,some criteria for the existence of positive solutions are given.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (10571050 10871062)Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation For Postgraduate
文摘This paper is concerned with the existence and approximation of solutions for a class of first order impulsive functional differential equations with periodic boundary value conditions. A new comparison result is presented and the previous results are extended.
文摘Aim To investigate the periodic boundary value problem for functional differential equations with impulses. Methods The method of upper and lower solutions and the monotone iterative technique were used to establish our results. Results and Conclusion The results of the existence of maximal and minimal solutions of the periodic boundary value problem for functional differential equations with impulses are obtained.
文摘Aim To investigate the boundary value problem for second order functional differentiai equations with impulses. Methods The fixed point principle was used to establish our results. Results and Conclusion The results of the esistence, the uniqueness and the continuous dependence on aprameter of soiutions of the boundary value problems for second order functional differential equations with impulses are obtained.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11271197)the Science and Technology Foundation in Ministry of Education of China(207047)the Science Foundation of NUIST of China(20090202 and 2012r101)
文摘By means of an extension of Mawhin＇s continuation theorem and some analysis methods, the existence of a set with 2kT-periodic solutions for a class of second order neutral functional differential systems is studied, and then the homoclinic solutions are obtained as the limit points of a certain subsequence of the above set.
文摘In this paper. four sufficiency theorems of existence of periodic solutions for aclass of retarded functional differential equations are given. The result of thesetheorems is better than the well-known Yoshizawa’s periodic solution theorem. Anexample of application is given at the end.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(1 9971 0 2 6 )
文摘The sufficient condition for the existence of2 π- periodic solutions of the following third- order functional differential equations with variable coefficients a(t) x (t) +bx″2 k- 1(t) +cx′2 k- 1(t) + 2 k- 1 i=1 cixi(t) +g(x(t-τ) ) =p(t) =p(t+2π) is obtained.The approach is based on the abstract continuation theorem from Mawhin and the a- priori estimate of periodic solutions
基金Sponsored by HUST Foundation(0125011017)the National NSFC under grant(70671047)
文摘The stability of stochastic functional differential equation with Markovian switching was studied by several authors,but there was almost no work on the stability of the neutral stochastic functional differential equations with Markovian switching.The aim of this article is to close this gap.The authors establish Razumikhin-type theorem of the neutral stochastic functional differential equations with Markovian switching,and those without Markovian switching.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 10871063)Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department (No. 07A038)
文摘In this paper, we investigate the stability of a class of impulsive functional differential equations by using Lyapunov functional and Jensen＇s inequality. Some new stability theorems are obtained. Examples are given to demonstrate the advantage of the obtained results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China( 1 9831 0 30 ) ,( 1 0 1 71 0 72 ) .
文摘The paper is devoted to the asymptotic properties of functional differential equations in Banach spaces.The criteria of the invariant and attracting sets are obtained.Particularly, the sufficient condition of asymptotic stability of the equilibrium point is given as the system has an equilibrium point.Several examples are also worked out to demonstrate the validity of the results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11071001)Supported by the NSF of Education Bureau of Anhui Province(KJ2009A005Z,KJ2010ZD02,2010SQRL159)+1 种基金Supported by the 211 Project of Anhui University(KJTD002B)Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(1208085MA13)
文摘Based on Krasnoselskii's fixed point theorem,matrix measure and functional analysis methods,some new sufficient conditions for the existence of periodic solutions of neutral functional differential equations with distributed and discrete delays are obtained. Moreover,we construct an example to illustrate the feasibility of our results.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11901058)。
文摘A novel approach to the exponential stability in mean square of neutral stochastic functional differential equations is presented.Consequently,some new criteria for the exponential stability in mean square of the considered equations are obtained and some known results are improved.Lastly,some examples are investigated to illustrate the theory.
基金The project is supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Provice.
文摘Using a Razumikhin-type theorem,we obtain sufficient conditions for the global asymptotic stability of the zero solution of a certain fourth order functional differential equations.The result generalizes the well known results.
