Protein aggregates,mitochondrial import stress and neurodegenerative disorders:A salient hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease,is the abundance of protein aggregates(Goiran et a...Protein aggregates,mitochondrial import stress and neurodegenerative disorders:A salient hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease,is the abundance of protein aggregates(Goiran et al.,2022).This molecular event is believed to lead to activation of stress pathways ultimately resulting in cellular dysfunction(Eldeeb et al.,2022).Accordingly,many lines of research investigations focused on dampening the formation of protein aggregates or augmenting the clearance of protein aggregates as a potential therapeutic strategy to counteract the progression of neurodegenerative diseases,albeit with little success(Costa-Mattioli and Walter,2020).Cell stress cues such as the accumulation of protein aggregates lead to the activation of stress response pathways that aid cells in responding to the damage.Despite the notion that the transient activation of these pathways helps cells cope with stressors,persistent activation can induce unwanted apoptosis of cells and reduce overall tissue strength as well as lead to an accumulation of aggregation-prone proteins(Hetz and Papa,2018).Mutations in proteins involved in stress signaling termination can cause conditions like ataxia and early-onset dementia(Conroy et al.,2014).Therefore,it is crucial for stress response signaling to be turned off once conditions have improved.Nevertheless,the mechanisms by which cells silence these signals are still elusive.展开更多
The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A da...The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A data set was established by collecting academic warning data of students in a certain university.The importance of the school,major,grade,and warning level for the students was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,random forest variable importance,and permutation importance.It was found that the characteristic of the major has a great impact on the academic warning level.Countermeasures such as dynamic adjustment of majors,reform of cognitive adaptation of courses,full-cycle academic support,and data-driven precise intervention were proposed to provide theoretical support and practical paths for universities to improve the efficiency of academic warning and enhance students’learning ability.展开更多
家蚕核型多角体病毒(Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus, BmNPV)对蚕丝业的危害极大。该病毒的多角体蛋白编码基因polyhedrin(polh)能够在病毒感染极晚期超高水平表达,并在细胞核内形成包涵体,多角体蛋白转运到宿主细胞核中的详细机制...家蚕核型多角体病毒(Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus, BmNPV)对蚕丝业的危害极大。该病毒的多角体蛋白编码基因polyhedrin(polh)能够在病毒感染极晚期超高水平表达,并在细胞核内形成包涵体,多角体蛋白转运到宿主细胞核中的详细机制目前未知。为阐明病毒蛋白的入核机制,本研究通过分子克隆、免疫共沉淀(co-immunoprecipitation, CO-IP)、免疫荧光等方法,详细分析了多角体蛋白(polyhedrin, Polh)的表达规律,并进一步揭示了宿主蛋白importin α通过蛋白互作的方式参与多角体蛋白的入核转运,为进一步深入阐明包括Polh在内的诸多杆状病毒入核蛋白的入核机制提供了参考。展开更多
This paper discussed the keystone species concept and introduced the typical characteristics of keystone species and their identification in communities or ecosystems. Based on the research of the keystone species, th...This paper discussed the keystone species concept and introduced the typical characteristics of keystone species and their identification in communities or ecosystems. Based on the research of the keystone species, the concept of species importance (SI) was first advanced in this paper. The species importance can be simply understood as the important value of species in the ecosystem, which consists of three indexes: species structural important value (SIV), functional important value (FIV) and dynamical important value (DIV). With the indexes, the evaluation was also made on species importance of arbor trees in the Three-Hardwood forests (Fraxinus mandshurica, Juglans mandshurica, and Phellodendron amurense) ecosystem.展开更多
Objective This study reports the first imported case of Lassa fever(LF)in China.Laboratory detection and molecular epidemiological analysis of the Lassa virus(LASV)from this case offer valuable insights for the preven...Objective This study reports the first imported case of Lassa fever(LF)in China.Laboratory detection and molecular epidemiological analysis of the Lassa virus(LASV)from this case offer valuable insights for the prevention and control of LF.Methods Samples of cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),blood,urine,saliva,and environmental materials were collected from the patient and their close contacts for LASV nucleotide detection.Whole-genome sequencing was performed on positive samples to analyze the genetic characteristics of the virus.Results LASV was detected in the patient’s CSF,blood,and urine,while all samples from close contacts and the environment tested negative.The virus belongs to the lineage IV strain and shares the highest homology with strains from Sierra Leone.The variability in the glycoprotein complex(GPC)among different strains ranged from 3.9%to 15.1%,higher than previously reported for the seven known lineages.Amino acid mutation analysis revealed multiple mutations within the GPC immunogenic epitopes,increasing strain diversity and potentially impacting immune response.Conclusion The case was confirmed through nucleotide detection,with no evidence of secondary transmission or viral spread.The LASV strain identified belongs to lineage IV,with broader GPC variability than previously reported.Mutations in the immune-related sites of GPC may affect immune responses,necessitating heightened vigilance regarding the virus.展开更多
Studies on plant diversity are usually based on the total number of species in a community.However,few studies have examined species richness(SR)of different plant life forms in a community along largescale environmen...Studies on plant diversity are usually based on the total number of species in a community.However,few studies have examined species richness(SR)of different plant life forms in a community along largescale environmental gradients.Particularly,the relative importance(RIV)of different plant life forms in a community and how they vary with environmental variables are still unclear.To fill these gaps,we determined plant diversity of ephemeral plants,annual herbs,perennial herbs,and woody plants from 187 sites across drylands in China.The SR patterns of herbaceous plants,especially perennial herbs,and their RIV in plant communities increased with increasing precipitation and soil nutrient content;however,the RIV of annual herbs was not altered along these gradients.The SR and RIV of ephemeral plants were affected mainly by precipitation seasonality.The SR of woody plants had a unimodal relationship with air temperature and exhibited the highest RIV and SR percentage in plant communities under the harshest environments.An obvious shift emerged in plant community composition,SR and their critical impact factors at 238.5 mm of mean annual precipitation(MAP).In mesic regions(>238.5 mm),herbs were the dominant species,and the SR displayed a relatively slow decreasing rate with increasing aridity,which was mediated mainly by MAP and soil nutrients.In arid regions(<238.5 mm),woody plants were the dominant species,and the SR displayed a relatively fast decreasing rate with increasing aridity,which was mediated mainly by climate variables,especially precipitation.Our findings highlight the importance of comparative life form studies in community structure and biodiversity,as their responses to gradients differed substantially on a large scale.展开更多
Lassa fever(LF)is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease caused by Lassa virus(LASV)[1].LASV is transmitted to humans primarily through direct contact with infected Mastomys rodents,or items polluted by infected rodents[2...Lassa fever(LF)is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease caused by Lassa virus(LASV)[1].LASV is transmitted to humans primarily through direct contact with infected Mastomys rodents,or items polluted by infected rodents[2].LF is difficult to diagnose without laboratory tests because of its various symptoms,ranging from no symptoms to multiple organ failure and death[2].West Africa is the traditionally endemic regions for LF,with confirmed and sporadic outbreaks reported in countries,such as Nigeria,Burkina Faso and Guinea[2].LF cases have also been detected in some non-endemic regions due to international travels[3,4],for example,the United Kingdom found LF imported cases from Mali[5].This indicates that the countries are exposed to imported risks of LF due to the globalization.The recent publication[6]reported the first imported cases of LF in China,providing important insights into the understanding and control of the emerging infectious disease.展开更多
The minimal clinically important difference(MCID)represents a pivotal metric in bridging the gap between statistical significance and clinical relevance,addressing the direct impact of medical interventions from the p...The minimal clinically important difference(MCID)represents a pivotal metric in bridging the gap between statistical significance and clinical relevance,addressing the direct impact of medical interventions from the patient's perspective.This comprehensive review analyzes the evolution,applications,and challenges of MCID across medical specialties,emphasizing its necessity in ensuring that clinical outcomes not only demonstrate statistical significance but also offer genuine clinical utility that aligns with patient expectations and needs.We discuss the evolution of MCID since its inception in the 1980s,its current applications across various medical specialties,and the methodologies used in its calculation,highlighting both anchor-based and distribution-based approaches.Furthermore,the paper delves into the challenges associated with the application of MCID,such as methodological variability and the interpretation difficulties that arise in clinical settings.Recommendations for the future include standardizing MCID calculation methods,enhancing patient involvement in setting MCID thresholds,and extending research to incorporate diverse global perspectives.These steps are critical to refining the role of MCID in patient-centered healthcare,addressing existing gaps in methodology and interpretation,and ensuring that medical interventions lead to significant,patient-perceived improvements.展开更多
China's perfume market has been experiencing significant growth.The “2024 China Perfume and Fragrance White Paper”,jointly published by Eternal Group,DSM-Firmenich,and Ipsos in September 2024,reveals that the ma...China's perfume market has been experiencing significant growth.The “2024 China Perfume and Fragrance White Paper”,jointly published by Eternal Group,DSM-Firmenich,and Ipsos in September 2024,reveals that the market surged from 11.4 billion yuan in 2018 to 22.9 billion yuan in 2023,achieving a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 15%.With projections estimating a rise to 44 billion yuan by 2028 at a 14% CAGR,the sector's long-term growth prospects remain strong.展开更多
The World Health Organization declared Sri Lanka a malaria eliminated country in 2016[1-3].At present,the country is in the phase of preventing the re-establishment of malaria[4].However,travelers who contract the dis...The World Health Organization declared Sri Lanka a malaria eliminated country in 2016[1-3].At present,the country is in the phase of preventing the re-establishment of malaria[4].However,travelers who contract the disease overseas in malaria endemic countries continue to present a constant risk of re-establishing malaria in Sri Lanka,where malaria-transmitting mosquitos is prevalent.In this context,robust measures are being implemented in the country to prevent re-establishment of malaria and to stop travelers infected with malaria progressing into severe disease and death.展开更多
Nirmal et al.presented a machine learning-based design of ternary organic solar cells,utilizing feature importance[1].This paper highlights the alarming potential biases in the use of feature importance in machine lea...Nirmal et al.presented a machine learning-based design of ternary organic solar cells,utilizing feature importance[1].This paper highlights the alarming potential biases in the use of feature importance in machine learning,which can lead to incorrect conclusions and outcomes.Many scientists and researchers including Nirmal et al.are unaware that feature importances in machine learning in general are model-specific and do not necessarily represent true associations between the target and features.展开更多
Hypergraphs can accurately capture complex higher-order relationships,but it is challenging to identify their important nodes.In this paper,an improved PageRank(ImPageRank)algorithm is designed to identify important n...Hypergraphs can accurately capture complex higher-order relationships,but it is challenging to identify their important nodes.In this paper,an improved PageRank(ImPageRank)algorithm is designed to identify important nodes in a directed hypergraph.The algorithm introduces the Jaccard similarity of directed hypergraphs.By comparing the numbers of common neighbors between nodes with the total number of their neighbors,the Jaccard similarity measure takes into account the similarity between nodes that are not directly connected,and can reflect the potential correlation between nodes.An improved susceptible–infected(SI)model in directed hypergraph is proposed,which considers nonlinear propagation mode and more realistic propagation mechanism.In addition,some important node evaluation methods are transferred from undirected hypergraphs and applied to directed hypergraphs.Finally,the ImPageRank algorithm is used to evaluate the performance of the SI model,network robustness and monotonicity.Simulations of real networks demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed algorithm and provide a powerful framework for identifying important nodes in directed hypergraphs.展开更多
The authors regret that the original publication of this paper did not include Jawad Fayaz as a co-author.After further discussions and a thorough review of the research contributions,it was agreed that his significan...The authors regret that the original publication of this paper did not include Jawad Fayaz as a co-author.After further discussions and a thorough review of the research contributions,it was agreed that his significant contributions to the foundational aspects of the research warranted recognition,and he has now been added as a co-author.展开更多
In the latest show of China’s profound business offerings to countries worldwide,the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)occupies center stage.The event brought together over 4,100 foreign exhibitors from doz...In the latest show of China’s profound business offerings to countries worldwide,the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)occupies center stage.The event brought together over 4,100 foreign exhibitors from dozens of countries,regions,and global organizations.As this year’s CIIE introduces fresh themes spanning the silver economy,sports economy,and automotive tourism,there is ample latitude for participating entities to benefit from China’s exhibition of new technologies and services.展开更多
In this paper, we use sample average approximation with adaptive multiple importance sampling to explore moderate deviations for the optimal values. Utilizing the moderate deviation principle for martingale difference...In this paper, we use sample average approximation with adaptive multiple importance sampling to explore moderate deviations for the optimal values. Utilizing the moderate deviation principle for martingale differences and an appropriate Delta method, we establish a moderate deviation principle for the optimal value. Moreover, for a functional form of stochastic programming, we obtain a functional moderate deviation principle for its optimal value.展开更多
Malaria is considered one of the major causes of travel-related morbidity and mortality,especially among non-immune travelers from non-endemic countries to the endemic regions.According to a multicenter study from the...Malaria is considered one of the major causes of travel-related morbidity and mortality,especially among non-immune travelers from non-endemic countries to the endemic regions.According to a multicenter study from the GeoSentinel surveillance network,malaria was the most frequent cause of fever in 21%of returning travelers,followed by dengue,typhoid fever,chikungunya and rickettsiosis[1].Individuals traveling from regions without malaria transmission to areas where it is endemic face a heightened risk of contracting the disease due to their lack of immunity.Despite the official malaria-free status of the Russian Federation since 2010,annual cases of severe Plasmodium(P.)falciparum malaria continue to be reported[2].This underscores the necessity for heightened clinical vigilance and improved preventive strategies especially in non-endemic settings.展开更多
Feature detection and matching play important roles in many fields of computer vision, such as image understanding, feature recognition, 3D-reconstruction, video analysis, etc. Extracting features is usually the first...Feature detection and matching play important roles in many fields of computer vision, such as image understanding, feature recognition, 3D-reconstruction, video analysis, etc. Extracting features is usually the first step for feature detection or matching, and the gradient feature is one of the most used selections. In this paper, a new image feature-absence importance （AI） feature, which can directly characterize the local structure information, is proposed. Greatly different from the most existing features, the proposed absence importance feature is mainly based on the consideration that the absence of the important pixel will have a great effect on the local structure. Two absence importance features, mean absence importance （MAI） and standard deviation absence importance （SDAI）, are defined and used subsequently to construct new algorithms for feature detection and matching. Experiments demonstrate that the proposed absence importance features can be used as an important complement of the gradient feature and applied successfully to the fields of feature detection and matching.展开更多
The condensation tracking algorithm uses a prior transition probability as the proposal distribution, which does not make full use of the current observation. In order to overcome this shortcoming, a new face tracking...The condensation tracking algorithm uses a prior transition probability as the proposal distribution, which does not make full use of the current observation. In order to overcome this shortcoming, a new face tracking algorithm based on particle filter with mean shift importance sampling is proposed. First, the coarse location of the face target is attained by the efficient mean shift tracker, and then the result is used to construct the proposal distribution for particle propagation. Because the particles obtained with this method can cluster around the true state region, particle efficiency is improved greatly. The experimental results show that the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of the standard condensation tracking algorithm.展开更多
文摘Protein aggregates,mitochondrial import stress and neurodegenerative disorders:A salient hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease,is the abundance of protein aggregates(Goiran et al.,2022).This molecular event is believed to lead to activation of stress pathways ultimately resulting in cellular dysfunction(Eldeeb et al.,2022).Accordingly,many lines of research investigations focused on dampening the formation of protein aggregates or augmenting the clearance of protein aggregates as a potential therapeutic strategy to counteract the progression of neurodegenerative diseases,albeit with little success(Costa-Mattioli and Walter,2020).Cell stress cues such as the accumulation of protein aggregates lead to the activation of stress response pathways that aid cells in responding to the damage.Despite the notion that the transient activation of these pathways helps cells cope with stressors,persistent activation can induce unwanted apoptosis of cells and reduce overall tissue strength as well as lead to an accumulation of aggregation-prone proteins(Hetz and Papa,2018).Mutations in proteins involved in stress signaling termination can cause conditions like ataxia and early-onset dementia(Conroy et al.,2014).Therefore,it is crucial for stress response signaling to be turned off once conditions have improved.Nevertheless,the mechanisms by which cells silence these signals are still elusive.
基金supported by the Basic Ability Improvement Project of Young and Middle-Aged Teachers in Colleges and Universities of Guangxi(2022KY1922,2021KY1938).
文摘The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A data set was established by collecting academic warning data of students in a certain university.The importance of the school,major,grade,and warning level for the students was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,random forest variable importance,and permutation importance.It was found that the characteristic of the major has a great impact on the academic warning level.Countermeasures such as dynamic adjustment of majors,reform of cognitive adaptation of courses,full-cycle academic support,and data-driven precise intervention were proposed to provide theoretical support and practical paths for universities to improve the efficiency of academic warning and enhance students’learning ability.
基金The paper was supported by science foundation of Changbai Mountain Open Research Station Chinese Academy of Sci-ences and Heilongjiang Natural Science Foundation (C00-01).
文摘This paper discussed the keystone species concept and introduced the typical characteristics of keystone species and their identification in communities or ecosystems. Based on the research of the keystone species, the concept of species importance (SI) was first advanced in this paper. The species importance can be simply understood as the important value of species in the ecosystem, which consists of three indexes: species structural important value (SIV), functional important value (FIV) and dynamical important value (DIV). With the indexes, the evaluation was also made on species importance of arbor trees in the Three-Hardwood forests (Fraxinus mandshurica, Juglans mandshurica, and Phellodendron amurense) ecosystem.
基金supported by Public Health Talent Training and Surport Plan(National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control)Research and application of new technology for rapid monitoring and tracing of emergent infectious diseases among entry-exit population(2024YFFK0056)Monitoring,Early warning and Response of Major Infectious Diseases(2022ZDZX0017).
文摘Objective This study reports the first imported case of Lassa fever(LF)in China.Laboratory detection and molecular epidemiological analysis of the Lassa virus(LASV)from this case offer valuable insights for the prevention and control of LF.Methods Samples of cerebrospinal fluid(CSF),blood,urine,saliva,and environmental materials were collected from the patient and their close contacts for LASV nucleotide detection.Whole-genome sequencing was performed on positive samples to analyze the genetic characteristics of the virus.Results LASV was detected in the patient’s CSF,blood,and urine,while all samples from close contacts and the environment tested negative.The virus belongs to the lineage IV strain and shares the highest homology with strains from Sierra Leone.The variability in the glycoprotein complex(GPC)among different strains ranged from 3.9%to 15.1%,higher than previously reported for the seven known lineages.Amino acid mutation analysis revealed multiple mutations within the GPC immunogenic epitopes,increasing strain diversity and potentially impacting immune response.Conclusion The case was confirmed through nucleotide detection,with no evidence of secondary transmission or viral spread.The LASV strain identified belongs to lineage IV,with broader GPC variability than previously reported.Mutations in the immune-related sites of GPC may affect immune responses,necessitating heightened vigilance regarding the virus.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFF0805602)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32225032,32001192,32271597)+1 种基金the Innovation Base Project of Gansu Province(2021YFF0703904)the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province(24JRRA515,22JR5RA525,23JRRA1157).
文摘Studies on plant diversity are usually based on the total number of species in a community.However,few studies have examined species richness(SR)of different plant life forms in a community along largescale environmental gradients.Particularly,the relative importance(RIV)of different plant life forms in a community and how they vary with environmental variables are still unclear.To fill these gaps,we determined plant diversity of ephemeral plants,annual herbs,perennial herbs,and woody plants from 187 sites across drylands in China.The SR patterns of herbaceous plants,especially perennial herbs,and their RIV in plant communities increased with increasing precipitation and soil nutrient content;however,the RIV of annual herbs was not altered along these gradients.The SR and RIV of ephemeral plants were affected mainly by precipitation seasonality.The SR of woody plants had a unimodal relationship with air temperature and exhibited the highest RIV and SR percentage in plant communities under the harshest environments.An obvious shift emerged in plant community composition,SR and their critical impact factors at 238.5 mm of mean annual precipitation(MAP).In mesic regions(>238.5 mm),herbs were the dominant species,and the SR displayed a relatively slow decreasing rate with increasing aridity,which was mediated mainly by MAP and soil nutrients.In arid regions(<238.5 mm),woody plants were the dominant species,and the SR displayed a relatively fast decreasing rate with increasing aridity,which was mediated mainly by climate variables,especially precipitation.Our findings highlight the importance of comparative life form studies in community structure and biodiversity,as their responses to gradients differed substantially on a large scale.
文摘Lassa fever(LF)is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease caused by Lassa virus(LASV)[1].LASV is transmitted to humans primarily through direct contact with infected Mastomys rodents,or items polluted by infected rodents[2].LF is difficult to diagnose without laboratory tests because of its various symptoms,ranging from no symptoms to multiple organ failure and death[2].West Africa is the traditionally endemic regions for LF,with confirmed and sporadic outbreaks reported in countries,such as Nigeria,Burkina Faso and Guinea[2].LF cases have also been detected in some non-endemic regions due to international travels[3,4],for example,the United Kingdom found LF imported cases from Mali[5].This indicates that the countries are exposed to imported risks of LF due to the globalization.The recent publication[6]reported the first imported cases of LF in China,providing important insights into the understanding and control of the emerging infectious disease.
文摘The minimal clinically important difference(MCID)represents a pivotal metric in bridging the gap between statistical significance and clinical relevance,addressing the direct impact of medical interventions from the patient's perspective.This comprehensive review analyzes the evolution,applications,and challenges of MCID across medical specialties,emphasizing its necessity in ensuring that clinical outcomes not only demonstrate statistical significance but also offer genuine clinical utility that aligns with patient expectations and needs.We discuss the evolution of MCID since its inception in the 1980s,its current applications across various medical specialties,and the methodologies used in its calculation,highlighting both anchor-based and distribution-based approaches.Furthermore,the paper delves into the challenges associated with the application of MCID,such as methodological variability and the interpretation difficulties that arise in clinical settings.Recommendations for the future include standardizing MCID calculation methods,enhancing patient involvement in setting MCID thresholds,and extending research to incorporate diverse global perspectives.These steps are critical to refining the role of MCID in patient-centered healthcare,addressing existing gaps in methodology and interpretation,and ensuring that medical interventions lead to significant,patient-perceived improvements.
文摘China's perfume market has been experiencing significant growth.The “2024 China Perfume and Fragrance White Paper”,jointly published by Eternal Group,DSM-Firmenich,and Ipsos in September 2024,reveals that the market surged from 11.4 billion yuan in 2018 to 22.9 billion yuan in 2023,achieving a compound annual growth rate(CAGR) of 15%.With projections estimating a rise to 44 billion yuan by 2028 at a 14% CAGR,the sector's long-term growth prospects remain strong.
文摘The World Health Organization declared Sri Lanka a malaria eliminated country in 2016[1-3].At present,the country is in the phase of preventing the re-establishment of malaria[4].However,travelers who contract the disease overseas in malaria endemic countries continue to present a constant risk of re-establishing malaria in Sri Lanka,where malaria-transmitting mosquitos is prevalent.In this context,robust measures are being implemented in the country to prevent re-establishment of malaria and to stop travelers infected with malaria progressing into severe disease and death.
文摘Nirmal et al.presented a machine learning-based design of ternary organic solar cells,utilizing feature importance[1].This paper highlights the alarming potential biases in the use of feature importance in machine learning,which can lead to incorrect conclusions and outcomes.Many scientists and researchers including Nirmal et al.are unaware that feature importances in machine learning in general are model-specific and do not necessarily represent true associations between the target and features.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62166010)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2023GXNSFAA026087).
文摘Hypergraphs can accurately capture complex higher-order relationships,but it is challenging to identify their important nodes.In this paper,an improved PageRank(ImPageRank)algorithm is designed to identify important nodes in a directed hypergraph.The algorithm introduces the Jaccard similarity of directed hypergraphs.By comparing the numbers of common neighbors between nodes with the total number of their neighbors,the Jaccard similarity measure takes into account the similarity between nodes that are not directly connected,and can reflect the potential correlation between nodes.An improved susceptible–infected(SI)model in directed hypergraph is proposed,which considers nonlinear propagation mode and more realistic propagation mechanism.In addition,some important node evaluation methods are transferred from undirected hypergraphs and applied to directed hypergraphs.Finally,the ImPageRank algorithm is used to evaluate the performance of the SI model,network robustness and monotonicity.Simulations of real networks demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed algorithm and provide a powerful framework for identifying important nodes in directed hypergraphs.
文摘The authors regret that the original publication of this paper did not include Jawad Fayaz as a co-author.After further discussions and a thorough review of the research contributions,it was agreed that his significant contributions to the foundational aspects of the research warranted recognition,and he has now been added as a co-author.
文摘In the latest show of China’s profound business offerings to countries worldwide,the eighth China International Import Expo(CIIE)occupies center stage.The event brought together over 4,100 foreign exhibitors from dozens of countries,regions,and global organizations.As this year’s CIIE introduces fresh themes spanning the silver economy,sports economy,and automotive tourism,there is ample latitude for participating entities to benefit from China’s exhibition of new technologies and services.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12071175)。
文摘In this paper, we use sample average approximation with adaptive multiple importance sampling to explore moderate deviations for the optimal values. Utilizing the moderate deviation principle for martingale differences and an appropriate Delta method, we establish a moderate deviation principle for the optimal value. Moreover, for a functional form of stochastic programming, we obtain a functional moderate deviation principle for its optimal value.
文摘Malaria is considered one of the major causes of travel-related morbidity and mortality,especially among non-immune travelers from non-endemic countries to the endemic regions.According to a multicenter study from the GeoSentinel surveillance network,malaria was the most frequent cause of fever in 21%of returning travelers,followed by dengue,typhoid fever,chikungunya and rickettsiosis[1].Individuals traveling from regions without malaria transmission to areas where it is endemic face a heightened risk of contracting the disease due to their lack of immunity.Despite the official malaria-free status of the Russian Federation since 2010,annual cases of severe Plasmodium(P.)falciparum malaria continue to be reported[2].This underscores the necessity for heightened clinical vigilance and improved preventive strategies especially in non-endemic settings.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61201395,61272394,61472119 and 61472373)the program for Science & Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province(No.13HASTIT039)the Program for Young Backbone Teachers in Universities of Henan Province(Nos.2012GGJS-057 and 2013GGJS-052)
文摘Feature detection and matching play important roles in many fields of computer vision, such as image understanding, feature recognition, 3D-reconstruction, video analysis, etc. Extracting features is usually the first step for feature detection or matching, and the gradient feature is one of the most used selections. In this paper, a new image feature-absence importance （AI） feature, which can directly characterize the local structure information, is proposed. Greatly different from the most existing features, the proposed absence importance feature is mainly based on the consideration that the absence of the important pixel will have a great effect on the local structure. Two absence importance features, mean absence importance （MAI） and standard deviation absence importance （SDAI）, are defined and used subsequently to construct new algorithms for feature detection and matching. Experiments demonstrate that the proposed absence importance features can be used as an important complement of the gradient feature and applied successfully to the fields of feature detection and matching.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No60672094)
文摘The condensation tracking algorithm uses a prior transition probability as the proposal distribution, which does not make full use of the current observation. In order to overcome this shortcoming, a new face tracking algorithm based on particle filter with mean shift importance sampling is proposed. First, the coarse location of the face target is attained by the efficient mean shift tracker, and then the result is used to construct the proposal distribution for particle propagation. Because the particles obtained with this method can cluster around the true state region, particle efficiency is improved greatly. The experimental results show that the performance of the proposed algorithm is better than that of the standard condensation tracking algorithm.
