Independent cascade(IC)models,by simulating how one node can activate another,are important tools for studying the dynamics of information spreading in complex networks.However,traditional algorithms for the IC model ...Independent cascade(IC)models,by simulating how one node can activate another,are important tools for studying the dynamics of information spreading in complex networks.However,traditional algorithms for the IC model implementation face significant efficiency bottlenecks when dealing with large-scale networks and multi-round simulations.To settle this problem,this study introduces a GPU-based parallel independent cascade(GPIC)algorithm,featuring an optimized representation of the network data structure and parallel task scheduling strategies.Specifically,for this GPIC algorithm,we propose a network data structure tailored for GPU processing,thereby enhancing the computational efficiency and the scalability of the IC model.In addition,we design a parallel framework that utilizes the full potential of GPU's parallel processing capabilities,thereby augmenting the computational efficiency.The results from our simulation experiments demonstrate that GPIC not only preserves accuracy but also significantly boosts efficiency,achieving a speedup factor of 129 when compared to the baseline IC method.Our experiments also reveal that when using GPIC for the independent cascade simulation,100-200 simulation rounds are sufficient for higher-cost studies,while high precision studies benefit from 500 rounds to ensure reliable results,providing empirical guidance for applying this new algorithm to practical research.展开更多
The publisher regrets to inform that in the article of Advanced Powder Materials 4(2025)100261,the published Figs.3 and 5 belong to the initially submitted version,which should be replaced by the final version.The dif...The publisher regrets to inform that in the article of Advanced Powder Materials 4(2025)100261,the published Figs.3 and 5 belong to the initially submitted version,which should be replaced by the final version.The differences between the initial and final versions of these figures are described below.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the value of continuous care for patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage(HICH).Methods:A total of 80 patients with HICH who visited our hospital from January 2024 to December 2024 were...Objective:To analyze the value of continuous care for patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage(HICH).Methods:A total of 80 patients with HICH who visited our hospital from January 2024 to December 2024 were selected as samples and randomly divided into two groups.The observation group received continuous care,while the control group received routine care.The Functional Independence Measure(FIM),Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90),and complications were compared between the two groups.Results:The FIM score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The SCL-90 score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of HICH complications in the observation group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of continuous care in HICH nursing can enhance patients’independent living skills outside the hospital,optimize their psychosocial adaptation,and is safe and efficient.展开更多
During the train meeting events,train equipment compartments are exposed to the worst pressure changes,potentially affecting the ventilation performance of equipment,particularly for electrical facilities equipped wit...During the train meeting events,train equipment compartments are exposed to the worst pressure changes,potentially affecting the ventilation performance of equipment,particularly for electrical facilities equipped with independent air ducts.In this paper,a two-step method is used for numerical computation:(1)obtaining the temporal and spatial transient node data of the flow field sections during the train-passing simulation and(2)using the data as the input data for the equipment compartment simulation.In addition,this paper also compares the difference in equipment ventilation between the single-train and trainpassing scenarios in real vehicle tests.The results indicate that the primary factors influencing ventilation effectiveness are the aerodynamic compression and deceleration of airflow induced by the other train's nose,as well as the instability of the external flow field in the wake of the other train.During train crossing,the air is forced into the air duct,with a maximum ratio of the airflow in-duct to the airflow out-duct reaching 3.2.The average mass flow falls below the rated mass flow for the converter.Compared to the rated air volume of converter,the maximum suppression rates obtained from testing and simulation are-24.5%and-16.8%,respectively.Compared to the single-train operation,the maximum suppression rates obtained from testing and simulation are-15%and-18%,respectively.These findings provide valuable insights into the design and operation of high-speed trains.展开更多
Fear,as a type of psychological state and negative emotion,represents a common reflex towards the presence or imminence of danger.Clinically,fear-related disorders such as panic disorder and anxiety disorder can lead ...Fear,as a type of psychological state and negative emotion,represents a common reflex towards the presence or imminence of danger.Clinically,fear-related disorders such as panic disorder and anxiety disorder can lead to impaired psychological and physiological conditions.Elucidating the neural basis of fear is of particular importance in developing targeted therapies.It is currently well-established that the amygdala plays a pivotal role in mediating various expressions of fear[1].However,silencing or inhibiting the amygdala only partially reduces fear-related behaviors[2],leading scientists to guess whether there exists an amygdalaindependent alternative neural pathway that conveys fear.Excitingly,a very recent elegant study published in Nature Neuroscience by Wang et al.from Zhejiang University has addressed this question.They present a tetra-synaptic forebrain-to-hindbrain pathway that is responsible for odordriven innate fear and anxiety(Fig.1)[3].展开更多
Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role ...Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.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
Cross-border e-commerce usually involves multiple links such as online shopping platforms,payment systems,logistics services,customs clearance,and cross-border sales.From 2015 to 2023,China-Europe cross-border e-comme...Cross-border e-commerce usually involves multiple links such as online shopping platforms,payment systems,logistics services,customs clearance,and cross-border sales.From 2015 to 2023,China-Europe cross-border e-commerce has experienced rapid growth.Demand among Chinese consumers for European products has increased significantly,while European interest in Chinese goods has also steadily risen.Many small and medium-sized enterprises and cross-border e-commerce platforms have begun to enter this market.This article explores how independent e-commerce integrator platforms can leverage efficient,cost-effective supply chain services and brand advantages to attract Chinese and German SMEs.By doing so,these platforms can strengthen their market presence,reduce operational costs for SMEs,expand transaction volume,and ultimately create a win-win situation for all stakeholders.展开更多
Diabetes is a common chronic disease in clinical practice.The current global average prevalence is 2–6%,and more than 90%of patients have type 2 diabetes.Although there is a correlation between independent self-care ...Diabetes is a common chronic disease in clinical practice.The current global average prevalence is 2–6%,and more than 90%of patients have type 2 diabetes.Although there is a correlation between independent self-care and self-management,improving patients’self-care and self-management behaviors can effectively improve patients’quality of life.This study aimed to determine if a significant relationship exists between independent self-care and self-management.This study used a quantitative research design.The inclusion criteria included 198 participants using purposeful sampling.This study adopted a correlational research design to determine the association between self-care readiness(independent variable)and self-management(dependent variable).This study surveyed respondents using a three-part questionnaire,and their scores were recorded using the Demographic Profile Questionnaire,Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire(TRAQ),and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire(DSQM).The data were analyzed using statistical tools such as frequency,percentage,mean,standard deviation,Pearson R and hypothesis testing.The results showed a correlation between independent self-care and self-management in diabetic patients.These findings indicate that the respondents generally reported moderate to high levels of readiness and self-management,with more variability noted in self-management scores.Overall,the findings suggest that preparedness for independent self-care plays a statistically significant role in influencing self-management,although the strength of this relationship is relatively weak.展开更多
The quantum alternating operator ansatz algorithm(QAOA+)is widely used for constrained combinatorial optimization problems(CCOPs)due to its ability to construct feasible solution spaces.In this paper,we propose a prog...The quantum alternating operator ansatz algorithm(QAOA+)is widely used for constrained combinatorial optimization problems(CCOPs)due to its ability to construct feasible solution spaces.In this paper,we propose a progressive quantum algorithm(PQA)to reduce qubit requirements for QAOA+in solving the maximum independent set(MIS)problem.PQA iteratively constructs a subgraph likely to include the MIS solution of the original graph and solves the problem on it to approximate the global solution.Specifically,PQA starts with a small-scale subgraph and progressively expands its graph size utilizing heuristic expansion strategies.After each expansion,PQA solves the MIS problem on the newly generated subgraph using QAOA+.In each run,PQA repeats the expansion and solving process until a predefined stopping condition is reached.Simulation results show that PQA achieves an approximation ratio of 0.95 using only 5.57%(2.17%)of the qubits and 17.59%(6.43%)of the runtime compared with directly solving the original problem with QAOA+on Erd?s-Rényi(3-regular)graphs,highlighting the efficiency and scalability of PQA.展开更多
In 2024,China’s human rights research has assumed a distinct“autonomy-oriented shift,”with scholars beginning to refine and construct uniquely Chinese and locally identifiable human rights concepts,categories,and d...In 2024,China’s human rights research has assumed a distinct“autonomy-oriented shift,”with scholars beginning to refine and construct uniquely Chinese and locally identifiable human rights concepts,categories,and discourses.Building an independent human rights knowledge system has become a core academic focus in China’s human rights research field.Upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground are the key methodological principles for the process.China’s human rights research should be rooted in the“cultural lineage”by preserving the essence of fine traditional Chinese culture,guided by the“moral lineage”by adhering to the Marxist view on human rights,and anchored in the“Four-sphere Confidence”by upholding a distinct human rights development path,so as to define the historical coordinates and value stance of China’s independent human rights knowledge system.Meanwhile,it should maintain a high degree of openness in knowledge,theory,and methodology to address emerging rights demands and contribute to building a new global human rights governance order,so as to underscore the mission of China’s independent human rights knowledge system in the contemporary era and China’s responsibility as a major global actor.China’s human rights research should uphold the dialectical unity between the fundamental principles and innovations,and advance the systemic and theoretical interpretation of its independent human rights knowledge.展开更多
Functional networks(FNs)hold significant promise in understanding brain function.Independent component analysis(ICA)has been applied in estimating FNs from functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI).However,determini...Functional networks(FNs)hold significant promise in understanding brain function.Independent component analysis(ICA)has been applied in estimating FNs from functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI).However,determining an optimal model order for ICA remains challenging,leading to criticism about the reliability of FN estimation.Here,we propose a SMART(splitting-merging assisted reliable)ICA method that automatically extracts reliable FNs by clustering independent components(ICs)obtained from multi-model-order ICA using a simplified graph while providing linkages among FNs deduced from different-model orders.We extend SMART ICA to multi-subject fMRI analysis,validating its effectiveness using simulated and real fMRI data.Based on simulated data,the method accurately estimates both group-common and group-unique components and demonstrates robustness to parameters.Using two age-matched cohorts of resting fMRI data comprising 1,950 healthy subjects,the resulting reliable group-level FNs are greatly similar between the two cohorts,and interestingly the subject-specific FNs show progressive changes while age increases.Furthermore,both small-scale and large-scale brain FN templates are provided as benchmarks for future studies.Taken together,SMART ICA can automatically obtain reliable FNs in analyzing multi-subject fMRI data,while also providing linkages between different FNs.展开更多
In this work, the sample path large deviations for independent, identically distributed random variables under sub-linear expectations are established. The results obtained in sublinear expectation spaces extend the c...In this work, the sample path large deviations for independent, identically distributed random variables under sub-linear expectations are established. The results obtained in sublinear expectation spaces extend the corresponding ones in probability space.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the effect of using a problem-based(PBL)independent learning model in teaching cerebral ischemic stroke(CIS)first aid in emergency medicine.Methods:90 interns in the emergency department of our ho...Objective:To analyze the effect of using a problem-based(PBL)independent learning model in teaching cerebral ischemic stroke(CIS)first aid in emergency medicine.Methods:90 interns in the emergency department of our hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected for the study.They were divided into Group A(45,conventional teaching method)and Group B(45 cases,PBL independent learning model)by randomized numerical table method to compare the effects of the two groups.Results:The teaching effect indicators and student satisfaction scores in Group B were higher than those in Group A(P<0.05).Conclusion:The use of the PBL independent learning model in the teaching of CIS first aid can significantly improve the teaching effect and student satisfaction.展开更多
By studying the light isotopic compositions of carbon,oxygen,and hydrogen,combined with previous research results on the ore-forming source of the deposit,the authors try to uncover its metallogenic origin.The δ^(18)...By studying the light isotopic compositions of carbon,oxygen,and hydrogen,combined with previous research results on the ore-forming source of the deposit,the authors try to uncover its metallogenic origin.The δ^(18)O and δ^(13)C isotope signatures of dolomite samples vary between 10.2 and 13.0‰,and between−7.2 and−5.2‰,respectively,implying that the carbon derives from the upper mantle.δD and δ^(18) O of quartz,biotite,and muscovite from diff erent ore veins of the deposit vary between−82 and−59‰,and between 11.6 and 12.4‰,respectively,implying that the metallogenic solutions are mainly magmatic.According to the relevant research results of many isotope geologists,the fractionation degree of hydrogen isotopes increases as the depth to the Earth’s core increases,and the more diff erentiated the hydrogen isotopes are,the lower their values will be.In other words,mantle-derived solutions can have extremely low hydrogen isotope values.This means that the δD‰ value−134 of the pyrrhotite sample numbered SD-34 in this article may indicate mantle-derived oreforming fl uid of the deposit.The formation of the Dashuigou tellurium deposit occurred between 91.71 and 80.19 Ma.展开更多
A hypothetical photon mass m_(γ) can produce a frequency-dependent vacuum dispersion of light, which leads to an additional time delay between photons with different frequencies when they propagate through a fixed di...A hypothetical photon mass m_(γ) can produce a frequency-dependent vacuum dispersion of light, which leads to an additional time delay between photons with different frequencies when they propagate through a fixed distance. The dispersion measure and redshift measurements of fast radio bursts(FRBs) have been widely used to constrain the rest mass of the photon. However, all current studies analyzed the effect of the frequency-dependent dispersion for massive photons in the standard ΛCDM cosmological context. In order to alleviate the circularity problem induced by the presumption of a specific cosmological model based on the fundamental postulate of the masslessness of photons, here we employ a new model-independent smoothing technique, artificial neural network(ANN), to reconstruct the Hubble parameter H(z) function from 34 cosmic-chronometer measurements.By combining observations of 32 well-localized FRBs and the H(z) function reconstructed by ANN, we obtain an upper limit of m_(γ) ≤ 3.5 × 10^(-51)kg, or equivalently m_(γ) ≤ 2.0 × 10^(-15)eV/c^(2)(m_(γ) ≤ 6.5 × 10^(-51)kg, or equivalently m_(γ) ≤ 3.6 × 10^(-15)eV/c_(2)) at the 1σ(2σ) confidence level. This is the first cosmology-independent photon mass limit derived from extragalactic sources.展开更多
The national independent innovation demonstration zone(NIIDZ)is an independent innovation policy that plays a crucial role in implementing strategies.Given the importance of the NIIDZ,this study uses panel data of 278...The national independent innovation demonstration zone(NIIDZ)is an independent innovation policy that plays a crucial role in implementing strategies.Given the importance of the NIIDZ,this study uses panel data of 278 prefecture-level cities in China from 2006 to 2020 and empirically examines the effect and internal mechanism of the NIIDZ on green economic efficiency(GEE)using the difference-in-difference model(DID).The results show that the NIIDZ effectively enhances the growth of GEE,and the results remain valid through several robustness tests,such as year-by-year propensity score matching.The transmission mechanism suggests that the NIIDZ indirectly drives GEE by accelerating scientific and technological investment,promoting talent concentration,and optimizing the industrial structure.Moreover,heterogeneity analysis reveals that the promotion effect of the NIIDZ on GEE is more prominent in the eastern region and high green development level areas.The study’s findings can serve as a reference for China to further utilize the policy effectiveness of the NIIDZ and accelerate the high-quality development of the green economy in the future.展开更多
The effective operation of a design assurance system cannot be achieved without the effective performance of the independent supervision function.As one of the core functions of the design assurance system,the purpose...The effective operation of a design assurance system cannot be achieved without the effective performance of the independent supervision function.As one of the core functions of the design assurance system,the purpose of the independent supervision function is to ensure that the system operates within the scope of procedures and manuals.At present,the function of independent supervision is a difficult and confusing issue for various original equipment manufacturers as well as suppliers,and there is an urgent requirement to put forward relevant requirements and form relevant methods.Based on the above mentioned objective,the basic requirements of the independent supervision function of design assurance system were studied,the problems and deficiencies in the organization,staffing,and methods existing in the current independent supervision function were analyzed,the improvement suggestions and measures for the performance of the independent supervision function from the aspects of the organization,staffing,procedures,and suppliers were put forward.The present work and conclusions provide guidance and direction for the effective operation of the design assurance system.展开更多
Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-...Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-fuzzifying set system is introduced and some of its properties are discussed. Further independent (L,M)-fuzzy set system is given and some of its properties are obtained. The relations of these independent set systems in the setting of fuzzy vector spaces and fuzzy graphs are showed.展开更多
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.T2293771)the STI 2030-Major Projects(Grant No.2022ZD0211400)the Sichuan Province Outstanding Young Scientists Foundation(Grant No.2023NSFSC1919)。
文摘Independent cascade(IC)models,by simulating how one node can activate another,are important tools for studying the dynamics of information spreading in complex networks.However,traditional algorithms for the IC model implementation face significant efficiency bottlenecks when dealing with large-scale networks and multi-round simulations.To settle this problem,this study introduces a GPU-based parallel independent cascade(GPIC)algorithm,featuring an optimized representation of the network data structure and parallel task scheduling strategies.Specifically,for this GPIC algorithm,we propose a network data structure tailored for GPU processing,thereby enhancing the computational efficiency and the scalability of the IC model.In addition,we design a parallel framework that utilizes the full potential of GPU's parallel processing capabilities,thereby augmenting the computational efficiency.The results from our simulation experiments demonstrate that GPIC not only preserves accuracy but also significantly boosts efficiency,achieving a speedup factor of 129 when compared to the baseline IC method.Our experiments also reveal that when using GPIC for the independent cascade simulation,100-200 simulation rounds are sufficient for higher-cost studies,while high precision studies benefit from 500 rounds to ensure reliable results,providing empirical guidance for applying this new algorithm to practical research.
文摘The publisher regrets to inform that in the article of Advanced Powder Materials 4(2025)100261,the published Figs.3 and 5 belong to the initially submitted version,which should be replaced by the final version.The differences between the initial and final versions of these figures are described below.
文摘Objective:To analyze the value of continuous care for patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage(HICH).Methods:A total of 80 patients with HICH who visited our hospital from January 2024 to December 2024 were selected as samples and randomly divided into two groups.The observation group received continuous care,while the control group received routine care.The Functional Independence Measure(FIM),Symptom Checklist-90(SCL-90),and complications were compared between the two groups.Results:The FIM score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group(P<0.05).The SCL-90 score of the observation group was lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).The incidence of HICH complications in the observation group was lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of continuous care in HICH nursing can enhance patients’independent living skills outside the hospital,optimize their psychosocial adaptation,and is safe and efficient.
基金support by Technology R&D Program of China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd(Grant number N2022J013)the Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(Grant number CX20220279)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(Grant number 2022ZZTS0193)China Scholarship Council(202106370112)。
文摘During the train meeting events,train equipment compartments are exposed to the worst pressure changes,potentially affecting the ventilation performance of equipment,particularly for electrical facilities equipped with independent air ducts.In this paper,a two-step method is used for numerical computation:(1)obtaining the temporal and spatial transient node data of the flow field sections during the train-passing simulation and(2)using the data as the input data for the equipment compartment simulation.In addition,this paper also compares the difference in equipment ventilation between the single-train and trainpassing scenarios in real vehicle tests.The results indicate that the primary factors influencing ventilation effectiveness are the aerodynamic compression and deceleration of airflow induced by the other train's nose,as well as the instability of the external flow field in the wake of the other train.During train crossing,the air is forced into the air duct,with a maximum ratio of the airflow in-duct to the airflow out-duct reaching 3.2.The average mass flow falls below the rated mass flow for the converter.Compared to the rated air volume of converter,the maximum suppression rates obtained from testing and simulation are-24.5%and-16.8%,respectively.Compared to the single-train operation,the maximum suppression rates obtained from testing and simulation are-15%and-18%,respectively.These findings provide valuable insights into the design and operation of high-speed trains.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021ZD0202803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U21A20418).
文摘Fear,as a type of psychological state and negative emotion,represents a common reflex towards the presence or imminence of danger.Clinically,fear-related disorders such as panic disorder and anxiety disorder can lead to impaired psychological and physiological conditions.Elucidating the neural basis of fear is of particular importance in developing targeted therapies.It is currently well-established that the amygdala plays a pivotal role in mediating various expressions of fear[1].However,silencing or inhibiting the amygdala only partially reduces fear-related behaviors[2],leading scientists to guess whether there exists an amygdalaindependent alternative neural pathway that conveys fear.Excitingly,a very recent elegant study published in Nature Neuroscience by Wang et al.from Zhejiang University has addressed this question.They present a tetra-synaptic forebrain-to-hindbrain pathway that is responsible for odordriven innate fear and anxiety(Fig.1)[3].
基金support from the National Institute of Health(K99AR081897,R00AR081897)M.N.W.acknowledges funding support from the National Institute of Health(P01DK011794,R01DK116716)+1 种基金the Smith Family Foundation Odyssey Award,and the Chen Institute Massachusetts General Hospital Research Scholar(2024-2029)awardμCT and bone histomorphometry were performed by the Center for Skeletal Research at Massachusetts General Hospital,a NIH-funded program(P30AR066261 and AR075042)led by Mary Bouxsein and Marie Demay).
文摘Osteogenesis imperfecta(OI)is a group of diseases caused by defects in type I collagen processing which result in skeletal fragility.While these disorders have been regarded as defects in osteoblast function,the role of matrix-embedded osteocytes in OI pathogenesis remains largely unknown.Homozygous human SP7(c.946 C>T,R316C)mutation results in a recessive form of OI characterized by fragility fractures,low bone mineral density and osteocyte dendrite defects.To better understand how the OI-causing R316C mutation affects the function of SP7,we generated Sp7^(R342C)knock-in mice.Consistent with patient phenotypes,Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice demonstrate increased cortical porosity and reduced cortical bone mineral density.Sp7^(R342C/R342C)mice show osteocyte dendrite defects,increased osteocyte apoptosis,and intracortical bone remodeling with ectopic intracortical osteoclasts and elevated osteocyte Tnfsf11 expression.
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Cross-border e-commerce usually involves multiple links such as online shopping platforms,payment systems,logistics services,customs clearance,and cross-border sales.From 2015 to 2023,China-Europe cross-border e-commerce has experienced rapid growth.Demand among Chinese consumers for European products has increased significantly,while European interest in Chinese goods has also steadily risen.Many small and medium-sized enterprises and cross-border e-commerce platforms have begun to enter this market.This article explores how independent e-commerce integrator platforms can leverage efficient,cost-effective supply chain services and brand advantages to attract Chinese and German SMEs.By doing so,these platforms can strengthen their market presence,reduce operational costs for SMEs,expand transaction volume,and ultimately create a win-win situation for all stakeholders.
文摘Diabetes is a common chronic disease in clinical practice.The current global average prevalence is 2–6%,and more than 90%of patients have type 2 diabetes.Although there is a correlation between independent self-care and self-management,improving patients’self-care and self-management behaviors can effectively improve patients’quality of life.This study aimed to determine if a significant relationship exists between independent self-care and self-management.This study used a quantitative research design.The inclusion criteria included 198 participants using purposeful sampling.This study adopted a correlational research design to determine the association between self-care readiness(independent variable)and self-management(dependent variable).This study surveyed respondents using a three-part questionnaire,and their scores were recorded using the Demographic Profile Questionnaire,Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire(TRAQ),and Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire(DSQM).The data were analyzed using statistical tools such as frequency,percentage,mean,standard deviation,Pearson R and hypothesis testing.The results showed a correlation between independent self-care and self-management in diabetic patients.These findings indicate that the respondents generally reported moderate to high levels of readiness and self-management,with more variability noted in self-management scores.Overall,the findings suggest that preparedness for independent self-care plays a statistically significant role in influencing self-management,although the strength of this relationship is relatively weak.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62371069,62372048,and 62272056)BUPT Excellent Ph.D.Students Foundation(Grant No.CX2023123)。
文摘The quantum alternating operator ansatz algorithm(QAOA+)is widely used for constrained combinatorial optimization problems(CCOPs)due to its ability to construct feasible solution spaces.In this paper,we propose a progressive quantum algorithm(PQA)to reduce qubit requirements for QAOA+in solving the maximum independent set(MIS)problem.PQA iteratively constructs a subgraph likely to include the MIS solution of the original graph and solves the problem on it to approximate the global solution.Specifically,PQA starts with a small-scale subgraph and progressively expands its graph size utilizing heuristic expansion strategies.After each expansion,PQA solves the MIS problem on the newly generated subgraph using QAOA+.In each run,PQA repeats the expansion and solving process until a predefined stopping condition is reached.Simulation results show that PQA achieves an approximation ratio of 0.95 using only 5.57%(2.17%)of the qubits and 17.59%(6.43%)of the runtime compared with directly solving the original problem with QAOA+on Erd?s-Rényi(3-regular)graphs,highlighting the efficiency and scalability of PQA.
基金a phased result funded by the Special Funds for Basic Scientific Research Expenses of Universities under the Central Government(24CXTD01).
文摘In 2024,China’s human rights research has assumed a distinct“autonomy-oriented shift,”with scholars beginning to refine and construct uniquely Chinese and locally identifiable human rights concepts,categories,and discourses.Building an independent human rights knowledge system has become a core academic focus in China’s human rights research field.Upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground are the key methodological principles for the process.China’s human rights research should be rooted in the“cultural lineage”by preserving the essence of fine traditional Chinese culture,guided by the“moral lineage”by adhering to the Marxist view on human rights,and anchored in the“Four-sphere Confidence”by upholding a distinct human rights development path,so as to define the historical coordinates and value stance of China’s independent human rights knowledge system.Meanwhile,it should maintain a high degree of openness in knowledge,theory,and methodology to address emerging rights demands and contribute to building a new global human rights governance order,so as to underscore the mission of China’s independent human rights knowledge system in the contemporary era and China’s responsibility as a major global actor.China’s human rights research should uphold the dialectical unity between the fundamental principles and innovations,and advance the systemic and theoretical interpretation of its independent human rights knowledge.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62076157 and 61703253)the Fund Program for the Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(20210033)the National Institutes of Health(R01MH123610 and R01EB006841).
文摘Functional networks(FNs)hold significant promise in understanding brain function.Independent component analysis(ICA)has been applied in estimating FNs from functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI).However,determining an optimal model order for ICA remains challenging,leading to criticism about the reliability of FN estimation.Here,we propose a SMART(splitting-merging assisted reliable)ICA method that automatically extracts reliable FNs by clustering independent components(ICs)obtained from multi-model-order ICA using a simplified graph while providing linkages among FNs deduced from different-model orders.We extend SMART ICA to multi-subject fMRI analysis,validating its effectiveness using simulated and real fMRI data.Based on simulated data,the method accurately estimates both group-common and group-unique components and demonstrates robustness to parameters.Using two age-matched cohorts of resting fMRI data comprising 1,950 healthy subjects,the resulting reliable group-level FNs are greatly similar between the two cohorts,and interestingly the subject-specific FNs show progressive changes while age increases.Furthermore,both small-scale and large-scale brain FN templates are provided as benchmarks for future studies.Taken together,SMART ICA can automatically obtain reliable FNs in analyzing multi-subject fMRI data,while also providing linkages between different FNs.
基金Doctoral Scientific Research Starting Foundation of Jingdezhen Ceramic University (Grant No. 102/01003002031)Academic Achievement Re-cultivation Project of Jingdezhen Ceramic University (Grant No. 215/205062777)the Science and Technology Research Project of Jiangxi Provincial Department of Education of China (Grant No. GJJ2201041)。
文摘In this work, the sample path large deviations for independent, identically distributed random variables under sub-linear expectations are established. The results obtained in sublinear expectation spaces extend the corresponding ones in probability space.
文摘Objective:To analyze the effect of using a problem-based(PBL)independent learning model in teaching cerebral ischemic stroke(CIS)first aid in emergency medicine.Methods:90 interns in the emergency department of our hospital from May 2022 to May 2023 were selected for the study.They were divided into Group A(45,conventional teaching method)and Group B(45 cases,PBL independent learning model)by randomized numerical table method to compare the effects of the two groups.Results:The teaching effect indicators and student satisfaction scores in Group B were higher than those in Group A(P<0.05).Conclusion:The use of the PBL independent learning model in the teaching of CIS first aid can significantly improve the teaching effect and student satisfaction.
基金Support for this study was received from Orient Resources Ltd.in Canada,Wuhan Institute of Technology,China,and College of Earth Sciences,Jilin University,China.
文摘By studying the light isotopic compositions of carbon,oxygen,and hydrogen,combined with previous research results on the ore-forming source of the deposit,the authors try to uncover its metallogenic origin.The δ^(18)O and δ^(13)C isotope signatures of dolomite samples vary between 10.2 and 13.0‰,and between−7.2 and−5.2‰,respectively,implying that the carbon derives from the upper mantle.δD and δ^(18) O of quartz,biotite,and muscovite from diff erent ore veins of the deposit vary between−82 and−59‰,and between 11.6 and 12.4‰,respectively,implying that the metallogenic solutions are mainly magmatic.According to the relevant research results of many isotope geologists,the fractionation degree of hydrogen isotopes increases as the depth to the Earth’s core increases,and the more diff erentiated the hydrogen isotopes are,the lower their values will be.In other words,mantle-derived solutions can have extremely low hydrogen isotope values.This means that the δD‰ value−134 of the pyrrhotite sample numbered SD-34 in this article may indicate mantle-derived oreforming fl uid of the deposit.The formation of the Dashuigou tellurium deposit occurred between 91.71 and 80.19 Ma.
基金supported by the National SKA Program of China (2022SKA0130100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12373053, 12321003, and 12041306)+4 种基金the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. ZDBSLY-7014)the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences for Grand Challenges (Grant No. 114332KYSB20210018)the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (Grant No. YSBR-063)the CAS Organizational Scientific Research Platform for National Major Scientific and Technological Infrastructure: Cosmic Transients with FASTthe Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No. BK20221562)。
文摘A hypothetical photon mass m_(γ) can produce a frequency-dependent vacuum dispersion of light, which leads to an additional time delay between photons with different frequencies when they propagate through a fixed distance. The dispersion measure and redshift measurements of fast radio bursts(FRBs) have been widely used to constrain the rest mass of the photon. However, all current studies analyzed the effect of the frequency-dependent dispersion for massive photons in the standard ΛCDM cosmological context. In order to alleviate the circularity problem induced by the presumption of a specific cosmological model based on the fundamental postulate of the masslessness of photons, here we employ a new model-independent smoothing technique, artificial neural network(ANN), to reconstruct the Hubble parameter H(z) function from 34 cosmic-chronometer measurements.By combining observations of 32 well-localized FRBs and the H(z) function reconstructed by ANN, we obtain an upper limit of m_(γ) ≤ 3.5 × 10^(-51)kg, or equivalently m_(γ) ≤ 2.0 × 10^(-15)eV/c^(2)(m_(γ) ≤ 6.5 × 10^(-51)kg, or equivalently m_(γ) ≤ 3.6 × 10^(-15)eV/c_(2)) at the 1σ(2σ) confidence level. This is the first cosmology-independent photon mass limit derived from extragalactic sources.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant No.72163018]the Yunnan College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program[Grant No.S202310674173]the Yunnan Province Basic Research Program General Project[Grant No.202401AT070393].
文摘The national independent innovation demonstration zone(NIIDZ)is an independent innovation policy that plays a crucial role in implementing strategies.Given the importance of the NIIDZ,this study uses panel data of 278 prefecture-level cities in China from 2006 to 2020 and empirically examines the effect and internal mechanism of the NIIDZ on green economic efficiency(GEE)using the difference-in-difference model(DID).The results show that the NIIDZ effectively enhances the growth of GEE,and the results remain valid through several robustness tests,such as year-by-year propensity score matching.The transmission mechanism suggests that the NIIDZ indirectly drives GEE by accelerating scientific and technological investment,promoting talent concentration,and optimizing the industrial structure.Moreover,heterogeneity analysis reveals that the promotion effect of the NIIDZ on GEE is more prominent in the eastern region and high green development level areas.The study’s findings can serve as a reference for China to further utilize the policy effectiveness of the NIIDZ and accelerate the high-quality development of the green economy in the future.
文摘The effective operation of a design assurance system cannot be achieved without the effective performance of the independent supervision function.As one of the core functions of the design assurance system,the purpose of the independent supervision function is to ensure that the system operates within the scope of procedures and manuals.At present,the function of independent supervision is a difficult and confusing issue for various original equipment manufacturers as well as suppliers,and there is an urgent requirement to put forward relevant requirements and form relevant methods.Based on the above mentioned objective,the basic requirements of the independent supervision function of design assurance system were studied,the problems and deficiencies in the organization,staffing,and methods existing in the current independent supervision function were analyzed,the improvement suggestions and measures for the performance of the independent supervision function from the aspects of the organization,staffing,procedures,and suppliers were put forward.The present work and conclusions provide guidance and direction for the effective operation of the design assurance system.
文摘Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-fuzzifying set system is introduced and some of its properties are discussed. Further independent (L,M)-fuzzy set system is given and some of its properties are obtained. The relations of these independent set systems in the setting of fuzzy vector spaces and fuzzy graphs are showed.
