In this paper,we establish some strong laws of large numbers,which are for nonindependent random variables under the framework of sublinear expectations.One of our main results is for blockwise m-dependent random vari...In this paper,we establish some strong laws of large numbers,which are for nonindependent random variables under the framework of sublinear expectations.One of our main results is for blockwise m-dependent random variables,and another is for sub-orthogonal random variables.Both extend the strong law of large numbers for independent random variables under sublinear expectations to the non-independent case.展开更多
Aerodynamic performances of axial compressors are significantly affected by variation of Reynolds number in aero-engines.In the design and analysis of compressors,previous correction methods for cascades and stages ha...Aerodynamic performances of axial compressors are significantly affected by variation of Reynolds number in aero-engines.In the design and analysis of compressors,previous correction methods for cascades and stages have difficulties in predicting comprehensively Reynolds number effects on airfoils,matching and characteristics curves.This study proposes Re-correction models for loss,deviation angle and endwall blockage based on classical theories and cascade tests,and loss and deviation models show good agreement in test data of NACA65 and C4 cascades.Throughflow method considering Reynolds number effects is developed by integrating the correction models into a verified Streamline Curvature(SLC)tool.A three-stage axial compressor is investigated through SLC and CFD methods from design Reynolds number(Red=2106)to low Re=4104,and the numerical methods are validated with test data of characteristic curves and spanwise distributions at Red.With Re reduction,SLC method with correction models well predicts variation in overall performances compared with CFD calculations and Wassell's model.Streamwise and spanwise matching such as total pressure and loss distributions in SLC predictions are basically consistent with those in CFD results at near-stall points under design and low Reynolds numbers.SLC and CFD methods share similar detections of stall risks in the third stage(Stg3),and their analyses of diffusion processes deviate to some extent due to different predictions in separated endwall flow.The correction models can be adopted to consider Reynolds number effects in through-flow design and analysis of axial compressors.展开更多
The low-pressure and low-density conditions encountered at high altitudes significantly reduce the operating Reynolds number of micro radial-flow turbines,frequently bringing it below the self-similarity critical thre...The low-pressure and low-density conditions encountered at high altitudes significantly reduce the operating Reynolds number of micro radial-flow turbines,frequently bringing it below the self-similarity critical threshold of 3.5×10^(4).This departure undermines the applicability of conventional similarity-based design approaches.In this study,micro radial-flow turbines with rotor diameters below 50 mm are investigated through a combined approach integrating high-fidelity numerical simulations with experimental validation,aiming to elucidate the mechanisms by which low Reynolds numbers influence aerodynamic and thermodynamic performance.The results demonstrate that decreasing Reynolds number leads to boundary-layer thickening on blade surfaces,enhanced flow separation on the suction side,and increased secondary-flow losses within the blade passages.These effects jointly produce a pronounced and non-linear deterioration of turbine efficiency.Geometric scaling analysis further indicates that efficiency losses intensify with decreasing turbine size,and become particularly severe at low rotational speeds and high expansion ratios.Detailed flow-field analyses reveal a direct link between the degradation of blade loading distribution and the amplification of transverse pressure gradients under low-Reynolds-number conditions,providing physical insight into the observed performance decline.展开更多
Panicle number per plant,grain number per panicle,and grain weight are three key factors influencing rice grain yield.Gn1a,a major QTL for grain number per panicle,encodes the cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase(CKX)OsCKX...Panicle number per plant,grain number per panicle,and grain weight are three key factors influencing rice grain yield.Gn1a,a major QTL for grain number per panicle,encodes the cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase(CKX)OsCKX2.While the use of elite Gn1a alleles has been well documented in indica rice cultivars,their potential in japonica rice remains largely unexplored.In this study,we characterized three suppressor mutants of the rice cytokinin receptor mutant pal1/ohk4 and found that all causal genes were novel alleles of Gn1a identified through the MutMap approach.These three suppressor mutants caused single amino acid substitutions in the FAD-binding domain(G556D and G156D)and the cytokinin-binding domain(Y357C),resulting in significantly reduced enzymatic activity of OsCKX2 and elevated cytokinin levels in the panicle.Haplotype analysis of Gn1a using a natural population from the 3K Rice Genomes Project showed that G556D,G156D,and Y357C were novel alleles of Gn1a.G556,G156,and Y357 were highly conserved,whereas four natural variants G54A,A105V,H116R,and N535K identified in different haplotypes of Gn1a showed extremely low conservation.By backcrossing the suppressor mutants with their original wild-type Huaidao 5,an elite japonica rice variety,we developed improved lines carrying only the gn1a mutation.The improved lines showed a significant increase in grain number per panicle,grain weight,panicle number per plant,plant height,and stem thickness,leading to a 25.7%-28.7%increase in grain yield per plot compared with Huaidao 5.This study provides valuable Gn1a alleles for synergistic improvement of the three key yield factors and offers germplasm resources for high-yielding breeding in japonica rice.展开更多
The mammalian cerebral cortex,despite its variation in brain shape and size,is a stereotypical six-layered structure composed of pyramidal cells,interneurons,astrocytes,microglia,oligodendrocytes,and endothelial cells...The mammalian cerebral cortex,despite its variation in brain shape and size,is a stereotypical six-layered structure composed of pyramidal cells,interneurons,astrocytes,microglia,oligodendrocytes,and endothelial cells.During development,these cells differ in their origin,birth timing,and developmental trajectories.Nonetheless,they converge during development,forming nascent cortical circuits crucial for organismal behavior.While the relative proportions of cortical cells vary between regions.展开更多
Productive tiller number(PTN)is a pivotal trait that significantly influences wheat grain yield.To date,there have been limited reports on the cloning of genes that regulate PTN in wheat.The quantitative trait locus(Q...Productive tiller number(PTN)is a pivotal trait that significantly influences wheat grain yield.To date,there have been limited reports on the cloning of genes that regulate PTN in wheat.The quantitative trait locus(QTL)QPtn.sau-4B,associated with PTN,was previously mapped between the markers KASP-1 and KASP-3 on the chromosome 4B.Here,utilizing 12 newly developed markers and phenotypic data of PTN from recombinants identified within this interval,QPtn.sau-4B was further fine-mapped to a 2.58 Mb interval on wheat chromosome arm 4BS.Within this interval,we identified 14 genes with high-confidence and 32 genes with low-confidence.A 0.17 Mb deletion fragment contained TraesCS4B03G0092600 and TraesCS4B03G0093100,which were assigned as candidate genes for QPtn.sau-4B.Additionally,QPtn.sau-4B had potential to enhance both PTN and grain yield in wheat.Cloning this locus would support the development of wheat cultivars with increased grain yield.展开更多
We are intrigued by the issues of shock instability,with a particular emphasis on numerical schemes that address the carbuncle phenomenon by reducing dissipation rather than increasing it.For a specific class of plana...We are intrigued by the issues of shock instability,with a particular emphasis on numerical schemes that address the carbuncle phenomenon by reducing dissipation rather than increasing it.For a specific class of planar flow fields where the transverse direction exhibits vanishing but non-zero velocity components,such as a disturbed onedimensional(1D)steady shock wave,we conduct a formal asymptotic analysis for the Euler system and associated numerical methods.This analysis aims to illustrate the discrepancies among various low-dissipative numerical algorithms.Furthermore,a numerical stability analysis of steady shock is undertaken to identify the key factors underlying shock-stable algorithms.To verify the stability mechanism,a consistent,low-dissipation,and shock-stable HLLC-type Riemann solver is presented.展开更多
This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis...This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis based on 36 sets of generalized fuzzy numbers was performed, in which the degree of similarity of the fuzzy numbers was calculated with the proposed method and seven methods established by previous studies in the literature. The results of the analytical comparison show that the proposed similarity outperforms the existing methods by overcoming their drawbacks and yielding accurate outcomes in all calculations of similarity measures under consideration. Finally, in a numerical example that involves recommending cars to customers based on a nine-member linguistic term set, the proposed similarity measure proves to be competent in addressing fuzzy number recommendation problems.展开更多
A Gallai k-coloring is a k-edge-coloring of a complete graph in which there are no rainbow triangles.For given graphs G_(1),G_(2),G_(3)and nonnegative integers r,s,t with k=r+s+t,the k-colored Gallai-Ramsey number grk...A Gallai k-coloring is a k-edge-coloring of a complete graph in which there are no rainbow triangles.For given graphs G_(1),G_(2),G_(3)and nonnegative integers r,s,t with k=r+s+t,the k-colored Gallai-Ramsey number grk(K_(3):r·G_(1),s·G_(2),t·G_(3))is the minimum integer n such that every Gallai k-colored Kncontains a monochromatic copy of G_(1)colored by one of the first r colors or a monochromatic copy of G_(2)colored by one of the middle s colors or a monochromatic copy of G_(3)colored by one of the last t colors.In this paper,we determine the value of GallaiRamsey number in the case that G_(1)=B_(3)^(+),G_(2)=S_(3)^(+)and G_(3)=K_(3).Then the Gallai-Ramsey numbers grk(K_(3):B_(3)^(+)),grk(K_(3):S_(3)^(+))and grk(K_(3):K_(3))are obtained,respectively.Furthermore,the Gallai-Ramsey numbers grk(K_(3):r·B_(3)^(+),(k-r)·S_(3)^(+)),grk(K_(3):r·B_(3)^(+),(k-r)·K_(3))and grk(K_(3):s·S_(3)^(+),(k-s)·K_(3))are obtained,respectively.展开更多
Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)offer enhanced safety for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but typically suffer from low lithium-ion transference numbers(t_(Li^(+))),leading to concentration polarization and...Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)offer enhanced safety for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but typically suffer from low lithium-ion transference numbers(t_(Li^(+))),leading to concentration polarization and dendritic growth.To address this,we designed a boron-containing SPE(GBOEE)leveraging the electron-deficient nature of boron to immobilize anions.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed the stability of GBOEE up to 284.9℃.The optimized GBOEE-6.7 exhibited a high t_(Li^(+))of 0.49 and an ionic conductivity of 5.75×10^(-5)S·cm^(-1)at 30℃,with a 5.15 V electrochemical window.Symmetric Li//Li cells demonstrated stable cycling for 600 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2)with minimal polarization(0.15 V).LiFePO_(4)//Li cells delivered a high initial discharge capacity of 153.4 mAh·g^(-1)and 99.7%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.1 C.These results underscore the effectiveness of boron integration in designing high-performance,dendrite-suppressing SPEs for safe lithiummetal batteries(LMBs).展开更多
A new dimensionless number is proposed for dynamic plastic deformation analysis of clamped circular plates under underwater explosion loads by introducing dimensional analysis method to the basic dynamical governing e...A new dimensionless number is proposed for dynamic plastic deformation analysis of clamped circular plates under underwater explosion loads by introducing dimensional analysis method to the basic dynamical governing equations of circular plates.The relation between dimensionless final plastic deformation of circular plates and the new dimensionless number is established based on massive underwater explosion test data.Meanwhile,comparative analysis was discussed with two other published dimensionless parameters which indicated the new dimensionless number proposed in this paper is more effective and extensive to predict the dynamic plastic response of circular plates under underwater explosion condition.展开更多
In mammals,the litter size is approximately half the number of mammae,known as the‘one-half rule’,which has been recognized since the time of Aristotle in ancient Greece(Aristotle,1937)and applies to many species(Gi...In mammals,the litter size is approximately half the number of mammae,known as the‘one-half rule’,which has been recognized since the time of Aristotle in ancient Greece(Aristotle,1937)and applies to many species(Gilbert,1986;Diamond,1987).In contrast,arboreal squirrels,including flying squirrels,notably diverge from this norm by producing fewer offspring(Gilbert,1986).However,the reasons underlying this smaller litter size in arboreal squirrels have long remained elusive.展开更多
In this study,with the aim of achieving a high signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)in an electron-bombarded complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(EBCMOS)imaging chip,we analyzed the sources of noise using principles from low-...In this study,with the aim of achieving a high signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)in an electron-bombarded complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(EBCMOS)imaging chip,we analyzed the sources of noise using principles from low-light-level imaging and semiconductor theory,and established a physical computational model that relates the electron-multiplication layer to the noise characteristics of an EBCMOS chip in a uniformly doped structure with a P-type substrate.We conducted theoretical calculations to analyze the effects on noise characteristics of the passivation layer material and thickness,P-substrate doping concentration,P-substrate thickness,incident electron energy,and substrate temperature.By comparing the characteristics of pixel noise,dark current,multiplication electron numbers,and SNR under various structures,we simulated optimized structural parameters of the device.Our simulation results showed that the noise characteristics of the device could be optimized using an Al_(2)O_(3)passivation thickness of 15 nm and substrate temperature of 260 K,and by decreasing the doping concentration and thickness of the P-type substrate and increasing the incident electron energy.The optimized SNR were 252 e/e.And the substantial impact of dark current noise,primarily governed by interfacial defects,on the overall noise characteristics of the device.This research offers theoretical support to develop EBCMOS imaging chips with high gain and SNR.展开更多
Exploring the influence of the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts(SACs)on the electrochemical CO_(2)reduction reaction is vital for assessing the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationshi...Exploring the influence of the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts(SACs)on the electrochemical CO_(2)reduction reaction is vital for assessing the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationship.However,it is challenging to engineer the coordination configuration of isolated active metal atoms precisely.Herein,we strategically manipulate the coordination number of the Co-N_(x) configuration by simply changing the order of adding the metal precursor toward improved CO_(2)electrolysis performance.Compared with the symmetric Co-N_(4)coordination,the asymmetric Co-N_(3)coordination leads to reinforced Co-N interaction and downshifted 3d orbital energy toward the Fermi level of the active Co sites,promoting the activation of CO_(2)molecules and the formation of critical intermediate^(*)COOH.The as-designed Co-N_(3)SAC displays excellent Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 98.4%for CO_(2)-to-CO conversion at a low potential of-0.80 V,together with decent FE over a wide potential range(-0.50 V to-1.10 V)and high durability.This study presents an ideal platform to manipulate the coordination number of atomically dispersed metal catalysts and provides a fundamental understanding of coordination configurationperformance correlation for CO_(2)electroreduction.展开更多
Ion-exchange Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)gain huge attentions due to large deformation,rapid electromechanical response,and high energy conversion efficiency.Deflection of IPMC arises from the volumetric swelling e...Ion-exchange Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)gain huge attentions due to large deformation,rapid electromechanical response,and high energy conversion efficiency.Deflection of IPMC arises from the volumetric swelling effect induced by the concentration gradient of hydrated cations between the two electrodes,thus the volume of hydrated cation deter-mines the motion magnitude and direction of IPMC.H ion is one of the most commonly used driving cations for IPMC.However,due to its unique characteristics,particularly the inability to accurately quantify its hydration volume,existing literatures primarily focus on the physical driving models for metallic cations,i.e.,Na+,no driving model for the H ion is reported until now.This paper proposes a novel model of H ion escape from the water's body-centered cubic lattice to count the hydration volume.Number(n)of water molecules carried by the H ion is solved by combining the Lennard-Jones potential energy function with Maxwell's velocity distribution.The specific n value is equivalent to 4.04 for the H ion inside Nafion electrolyte under a 3.0 V DC electric field.Substituting it into the classic Friction Model(proposed by Tadokoro et al.at 2000),actuation behaviors of H ion driven IPMC were therefore achieved through Matlab calculations and Abaqus simulations.The calculated results of dynamic displacement and force highly match to the experimental data form the Nafion IPMC actuator driven by same electric field,showing a highly reliability of the established escape model.展开更多
The estimation of the Number of Sources(NoS)is a significant challenge in signal processing,particularly due to the impact of colored noise on the performance of NoS estimation.This paper proposes a Multidimensional F...The estimation of the Number of Sources(NoS)is a significant challenge in signal processing,particularly due to the impact of colored noise on the performance of NoS estimation.This paper proposes a Multidimensional Feature Network(MFNet)which is designed for NoS estimation by extracting features of the sampled received signals and Sampled Covariance Matrix(SCM).The MFNet treats the raw signal and the SCM as two different types of data,and is able to achieve NoS estimation under colored noise and imperfect array.MFNet employs the Gated Recurrent Unit(GRU)to capture sequential information from the original signal data and to construct the Pseudo Covariance Matrix(PCM).Subsequently,various dimensional features,including eigenvalues and the Gerschgorin disk radius,are extracted from both the PCM and SCM,which are then jointly input into the subsequent network.An overall accuracy of 82%can be achieved after network training.The ablation experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of multiple inputs.And simulation results demonstrate that the proposed MFNet achieves higher estimation accuracy compared to existing algorithms and exhibits greater robustness against colored noise.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of point application therapy(PAT)in alleviating the exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases represented by bronchial asthma.METHODS:In this multicenter randomized placebocontrolle...OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of point application therapy(PAT)in alleviating the exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases represented by bronchial asthma.METHODS:In this multicenter randomized placebocontrolled trial,eligible bronchial asthma patients received placebo PAT on the dog days of the first summer to establish a baseline,and then patients who continued to participate in the trial and repassed the eligibility review were randomized to receive regular or placebo PAT in the next two consecutive summers.The primary outcome was the change from baseline in the number of asthma exacerbations at 24 months.Secondary outcomes included severity of asthma exacerbation,asthma control test(ACT)score,percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV1)to the predicated value(FEV1%pred),peak expiratory flow(PEF),ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC),and use of palliative drugs during bronchial asthma exacerbations at 12 and 24 months.The adverse events(AEs)were also assessed.RESULTS:A total of 835 patients with bronchial asthma were randomized in this trial.Compared with the placebo control,the PAT significantly decreased the mean number of asthma exacerbations(1.42;95%confidence interval,0.69 to 2.14;P<0.001),and increased the FEV1%pred at 24 months(P=0.039)and FEV1/FVC at 12 months(P=0.01)and 24 months(P=0.01).There were no significant differences between the groups in PEF or ACT score at 12 and 24 months,or in FEV1%pred at 12 months.Treatment-related AEs were mild and more common in the PAT group than in the placebo PAT group.No serious AEs were reported.CONCLUSION:PAT conducted on dog days could reduce asthma exacerbations in patients with bronchial asthma.展开更多
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,para...Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,paralysis,and respiratory failure (Morgan and Orrell,2016).展开更多
Avulsion injury of one or more spinal ventral roots induces a critical loss of motoneurons,followed by irreversible locomotor function impairment ranging from inadequate limb movement to complete paralysis of the limb...Avulsion injury of one or more spinal ventral roots induces a critical loss of motoneurons,followed by irreversible locomotor function impairment ranging from inadequate limb movement to complete paralysis of the limb.Recent surgical techniques facilitate improvement of limb function,but it remains to be determined exactly how many motoneurons are needed to survive and grow new axons to achieve sufficient muscle reinnervation.The aim of this study was to determine the minimum motoneuron quantity required to reinnervate the denervated skeletal muscles of the limb and produce a functionally satisfactory locomotor pattern.Since none of the commercially available methods and equipment were able to provide a quantifiable and in-depth analysis of the motor pattern of the entire hind limb,we have developed and applied a sensitive movement recording and analyzing system in order to determine the threshold of satisfactory functional reinnervation;we combined video-based footprint analysis and hind limb motion analysis to achieve a new and reliable assessment.Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a lumbar 4-5 ventral root avulsion,and their L4 ventral roots were subsequently reimplanted.The animals received different doses of riluzole treatment in order to rescue incremental numbers of the damaged motoneuron pool.We were able to assess one rear-view and six lateral parameters of the hind limb movement pattern by measuring specific joint angles,footprint,and gait parameters in single video frames.Four months after the operation,we performed Fast Blue retrograde tracing to label and count the reinnervating motoneurons.We then compared the numbers of reinnervating motoneurons and the functional improvement.Our results confirmed a strong relationship between functional restoration of the original movement pattern and morphological reinnervation;approximately 30%of the original motor pool was able to produce a useful locomotor pattern.We believe that our knowledge of the minimal motoneuron numbers required to reinnervate target muscles may help plan the segmental redistribution of the motoneuron pools for reinnervation surgeries.展开更多
文摘In this paper,we establish some strong laws of large numbers,which are for nonindependent random variables under the framework of sublinear expectations.One of our main results is for blockwise m-dependent random variables,and another is for sub-orthogonal random variables.Both extend the strong law of large numbers for independent random variables under sublinear expectations to the non-independent case.
基金supported by the National Science and Tech-nology Major Project of China(Nos.2017-II-0007-0021 and J2019-II-0017-0038)。
文摘Aerodynamic performances of axial compressors are significantly affected by variation of Reynolds number in aero-engines.In the design and analysis of compressors,previous correction methods for cascades and stages have difficulties in predicting comprehensively Reynolds number effects on airfoils,matching and characteristics curves.This study proposes Re-correction models for loss,deviation angle and endwall blockage based on classical theories and cascade tests,and loss and deviation models show good agreement in test data of NACA65 and C4 cascades.Throughflow method considering Reynolds number effects is developed by integrating the correction models into a verified Streamline Curvature(SLC)tool.A three-stage axial compressor is investigated through SLC and CFD methods from design Reynolds number(Red=2106)to low Re=4104,and the numerical methods are validated with test data of characteristic curves and spanwise distributions at Red.With Re reduction,SLC method with correction models well predicts variation in overall performances compared with CFD calculations and Wassell's model.Streamwise and spanwise matching such as total pressure and loss distributions in SLC predictions are basically consistent with those in CFD results at near-stall points under design and low Reynolds numbers.SLC and CFD methods share similar detections of stall risks in the third stage(Stg3),and their analyses of diffusion processes deviate to some extent due to different predictions in separated endwall flow.The correction models can be adopted to consider Reynolds number effects in through-flow design and analysis of axial compressors.
基金supported by the Tiangsu Association for Science and Technology(Grant No.JSKX 0225089).
文摘The low-pressure and low-density conditions encountered at high altitudes significantly reduce the operating Reynolds number of micro radial-flow turbines,frequently bringing it below the self-similarity critical threshold of 3.5×10^(4).This departure undermines the applicability of conventional similarity-based design approaches.In this study,micro radial-flow turbines with rotor diameters below 50 mm are investigated through a combined approach integrating high-fidelity numerical simulations with experimental validation,aiming to elucidate the mechanisms by which low Reynolds numbers influence aerodynamic and thermodynamic performance.The results demonstrate that decreasing Reynolds number leads to boundary-layer thickening on blade surfaces,enhanced flow separation on the suction side,and increased secondary-flow losses within the blade passages.These effects jointly produce a pronounced and non-linear deterioration of turbine efficiency.Geometric scaling analysis further indicates that efficiency losses intensify with decreasing turbine size,and become particularly severe at low rotational speeds and high expansion ratios.Detailed flow-field analyses reveal a direct link between the degradation of blade loading distribution and the amplification of transverse pressure gradients under low-Reynolds-number conditions,providing physical insight into the observed performance decline.
基金supported by the Biological Breeding-National Science and Technology Major Project,China(Grant No.2023ZD0406801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32300278)+2 种基金the Key R&D Plan of Shandong Province,China(Grant No.2024LZGC009)the Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(Grant No.CAAS-CSCB-202402)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences,China(Grant No.CXGC2025B09).
文摘Panicle number per plant,grain number per panicle,and grain weight are three key factors influencing rice grain yield.Gn1a,a major QTL for grain number per panicle,encodes the cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase(CKX)OsCKX2.While the use of elite Gn1a alleles has been well documented in indica rice cultivars,their potential in japonica rice remains largely unexplored.In this study,we characterized three suppressor mutants of the rice cytokinin receptor mutant pal1/ohk4 and found that all causal genes were novel alleles of Gn1a identified through the MutMap approach.These three suppressor mutants caused single amino acid substitutions in the FAD-binding domain(G556D and G156D)and the cytokinin-binding domain(Y357C),resulting in significantly reduced enzymatic activity of OsCKX2 and elevated cytokinin levels in the panicle.Haplotype analysis of Gn1a using a natural population from the 3K Rice Genomes Project showed that G556D,G156D,and Y357C were novel alleles of Gn1a.G556,G156,and Y357 were highly conserved,whereas four natural variants G54A,A105V,H116R,and N535K identified in different haplotypes of Gn1a showed extremely low conservation.By backcrossing the suppressor mutants with their original wild-type Huaidao 5,an elite japonica rice variety,we developed improved lines carrying only the gn1a mutation.The improved lines showed a significant increase in grain number per panicle,grain weight,panicle number per plant,plant height,and stem thickness,leading to a 25.7%-28.7%increase in grain yield per plot compared with Huaidao 5.This study provides valuable Gn1a alleles for synergistic improvement of the three key yield factors and offers germplasm resources for high-yielding breeding in japonica rice.
基金supported by the Medical Research Council(MR/T030143/1)grant and the University of Manchester。
文摘The mammalian cerebral cortex,despite its variation in brain shape and size,is a stereotypical six-layered structure composed of pyramidal cells,interneurons,astrocytes,microglia,oligodendrocytes,and endothelial cells.During development,these cells differ in their origin,birth timing,and developmental trajectories.Nonetheless,they converge during development,forming nascent cortical circuits crucial for organismal behavior.While the relative proportions of cortical cells vary between regions.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1201900)National Nat-ural Science Foundation of China(32472078,31971937)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2024NSFSC0312)Crop Characteristic Resources Creation and Utilization Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province(myzdsys24-01)the Key Laboratory of Exploitation and Study of Distinctive Plants in Education Department of Sichuan Province(TSZW2023ZB-10).
文摘Productive tiller number(PTN)is a pivotal trait that significantly influences wheat grain yield.To date,there have been limited reports on the cloning of genes that regulate PTN in wheat.The quantitative trait locus(QTL)QPtn.sau-4B,associated with PTN,was previously mapped between the markers KASP-1 and KASP-3 on the chromosome 4B.Here,utilizing 12 newly developed markers and phenotypic data of PTN from recombinants identified within this interval,QPtn.sau-4B was further fine-mapped to a 2.58 Mb interval on wheat chromosome arm 4BS.Within this interval,we identified 14 genes with high-confidence and 32 genes with low-confidence.A 0.17 Mb deletion fragment contained TraesCS4B03G0092600 and TraesCS4B03G0093100,which were assigned as candidate genes for QPtn.sau-4B.Additionally,QPtn.sau-4B had potential to enhance both PTN and grain yield in wheat.Cloning this locus would support the development of wheat cultivars with increased grain yield.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12471367 and12361076)the Research Program of Science and Technology at Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(Nos.NJZY19186,NJZY22036,and NJZY23003)。
文摘We are intrigued by the issues of shock instability,with a particular emphasis on numerical schemes that address the carbuncle phenomenon by reducing dissipation rather than increasing it.For a specific class of planar flow fields where the transverse direction exhibits vanishing but non-zero velocity components,such as a disturbed onedimensional(1D)steady shock wave,we conduct a formal asymptotic analysis for the Euler system and associated numerical methods.This analysis aims to illustrate the discrepancies among various low-dissipative numerical algorithms.Furthermore,a numerical stability analysis of steady shock is undertaken to identify the key factors underlying shock-stable algorithms.To verify the stability mechanism,a consistent,low-dissipation,and shock-stable HLLC-type Riemann solver is presented.
文摘This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis based on 36 sets of generalized fuzzy numbers was performed, in which the degree of similarity of the fuzzy numbers was calculated with the proposed method and seven methods established by previous studies in the literature. The results of the analytical comparison show that the proposed similarity outperforms the existing methods by overcoming their drawbacks and yielding accurate outcomes in all calculations of similarity measures under consideration. Finally, in a numerical example that involves recommending cars to customers based on a nine-member linguistic term set, the proposed similarity measure proves to be competent in addressing fuzzy number recommendation problems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12161073)。
文摘A Gallai k-coloring is a k-edge-coloring of a complete graph in which there are no rainbow triangles.For given graphs G_(1),G_(2),G_(3)and nonnegative integers r,s,t with k=r+s+t,the k-colored Gallai-Ramsey number grk(K_(3):r·G_(1),s·G_(2),t·G_(3))is the minimum integer n such that every Gallai k-colored Kncontains a monochromatic copy of G_(1)colored by one of the first r colors or a monochromatic copy of G_(2)colored by one of the middle s colors or a monochromatic copy of G_(3)colored by one of the last t colors.In this paper,we determine the value of GallaiRamsey number in the case that G_(1)=B_(3)^(+),G_(2)=S_(3)^(+)and G_(3)=K_(3).Then the Gallai-Ramsey numbers grk(K_(3):B_(3)^(+)),grk(K_(3):S_(3)^(+))and grk(K_(3):K_(3))are obtained,respectively.Furthermore,the Gallai-Ramsey numbers grk(K_(3):r·B_(3)^(+),(k-r)·S_(3)^(+)),grk(K_(3):r·B_(3)^(+),(k-r)·K_(3))and grk(K_(3):s·S_(3)^(+),(k-s)·K_(3))are obtained,respectively.
基金supported by the 2024 Capital Construction Funds within the Provincial Budget of Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission[2024C018-2].
文摘Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)offer enhanced safety for next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)but typically suffer from low lithium-ion transference numbers(t_(Li^(+))),leading to concentration polarization and dendritic growth.To address this,we designed a boron-containing SPE(GBOEE)leveraging the electron-deficient nature of boron to immobilize anions.Thermogravimetric analysis revealed the stability of GBOEE up to 284.9℃.The optimized GBOEE-6.7 exhibited a high t_(Li^(+))of 0.49 and an ionic conductivity of 5.75×10^(-5)S·cm^(-1)at 30℃,with a 5.15 V electrochemical window.Symmetric Li//Li cells demonstrated stable cycling for 600 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2)with minimal polarization(0.15 V).LiFePO_(4)//Li cells delivered a high initial discharge capacity of 153.4 mAh·g^(-1)and 99.7%capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.1 C.These results underscore the effectiveness of boron integration in designing high-performance,dendrite-suppressing SPEs for safe lithiummetal batteries(LMBs).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12402444)。
文摘A new dimensionless number is proposed for dynamic plastic deformation analysis of clamped circular plates under underwater explosion loads by introducing dimensional analysis method to the basic dynamical governing equations of circular plates.The relation between dimensionless final plastic deformation of circular plates and the new dimensionless number is established based on massive underwater explosion test data.Meanwhile,comparative analysis was discussed with two other published dimensionless parameters which indicated the new dimensionless number proposed in this paper is more effective and extensive to predict the dynamic plastic response of circular plates under underwater explosion condition.
文摘In mammals,the litter size is approximately half the number of mammae,known as the‘one-half rule’,which has been recognized since the time of Aristotle in ancient Greece(Aristotle,1937)and applies to many species(Gilbert,1986;Diamond,1987).In contrast,arboreal squirrels,including flying squirrels,notably diverge from this norm by producing fewer offspring(Gilbert,1986).However,the reasons underlying this smaller litter size in arboreal squirrels have long remained elusive.
文摘In this study,with the aim of achieving a high signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)in an electron-bombarded complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor(EBCMOS)imaging chip,we analyzed the sources of noise using principles from low-light-level imaging and semiconductor theory,and established a physical computational model that relates the electron-multiplication layer to the noise characteristics of an EBCMOS chip in a uniformly doped structure with a P-type substrate.We conducted theoretical calculations to analyze the effects on noise characteristics of the passivation layer material and thickness,P-substrate doping concentration,P-substrate thickness,incident electron energy,and substrate temperature.By comparing the characteristics of pixel noise,dark current,multiplication electron numbers,and SNR under various structures,we simulated optimized structural parameters of the device.Our simulation results showed that the noise characteristics of the device could be optimized using an Al_(2)O_(3)passivation thickness of 15 nm and substrate temperature of 260 K,and by decreasing the doping concentration and thickness of the P-type substrate and increasing the incident electron energy.The optimized SNR were 252 e/e.And the substantial impact of dark current noise,primarily governed by interfacial defects,on the overall noise characteristics of the device.This research offers theoretical support to develop EBCMOS imaging chips with high gain and SNR.
基金financially supported by the Program for the Development of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(No.20240101004JJ)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22409165)+4 种基金the National Foreign Experts Program of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security(No.Y20240003)the Shaanxi Province Talent Programfinancially supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDB0600000,XDB0600100,XDB0600200,XDB0600300,XDB0600400)Liaoning Binhai Laboratory(No.LILBLB-2023-04)Dalian Revitalization Talents Program(No.2022RG01)。
文摘Exploring the influence of the coordination environment of single-atom catalysts(SACs)on the electrochemical CO_(2)reduction reaction is vital for assessing the reaction mechanism and structure-performance relationship.However,it is challenging to engineer the coordination configuration of isolated active metal atoms precisely.Herein,we strategically manipulate the coordination number of the Co-N_(x) configuration by simply changing the order of adding the metal precursor toward improved CO_(2)electrolysis performance.Compared with the symmetric Co-N_(4)coordination,the asymmetric Co-N_(3)coordination leads to reinforced Co-N interaction and downshifted 3d orbital energy toward the Fermi level of the active Co sites,promoting the activation of CO_(2)molecules and the formation of critical intermediate^(*)COOH.The as-designed Co-N_(3)SAC displays excellent Faradaic efficiency(FE)of 98.4%for CO_(2)-to-CO conversion at a low potential of-0.80 V,together with decent FE over a wide potential range(-0.50 V to-1.10 V)and high durability.This study presents an ideal platform to manipulate the coordination number of atomically dispersed metal catalysts and provides a fundamental understanding of coordination configurationperformance correlation for CO_(2)electroreduction.
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(52275295)Central Plains Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talents(234200510026).
文摘Ion-exchange Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)gain huge attentions due to large deformation,rapid electromechanical response,and high energy conversion efficiency.Deflection of IPMC arises from the volumetric swelling effect induced by the concentration gradient of hydrated cations between the two electrodes,thus the volume of hydrated cation deter-mines the motion magnitude and direction of IPMC.H ion is one of the most commonly used driving cations for IPMC.However,due to its unique characteristics,particularly the inability to accurately quantify its hydration volume,existing literatures primarily focus on the physical driving models for metallic cations,i.e.,Na+,no driving model for the H ion is reported until now.This paper proposes a novel model of H ion escape from the water's body-centered cubic lattice to count the hydration volume.Number(n)of water molecules carried by the H ion is solved by combining the Lennard-Jones potential energy function with Maxwell's velocity distribution.The specific n value is equivalent to 4.04 for the H ion inside Nafion electrolyte under a 3.0 V DC electric field.Substituting it into the classic Friction Model(proposed by Tadokoro et al.at 2000),actuation behaviors of H ion driven IPMC were therefore achieved through Matlab calculations and Abaqus simulations.The calculated results of dynamic displacement and force highly match to the experimental data form the Nafion IPMC actuator driven by same electric field,showing a highly reliability of the established escape model.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62171469,62071029)。
文摘The estimation of the Number of Sources(NoS)is a significant challenge in signal processing,particularly due to the impact of colored noise on the performance of NoS estimation.This paper proposes a Multidimensional Feature Network(MFNet)which is designed for NoS estimation by extracting features of the sampled received signals and Sampled Covariance Matrix(SCM).The MFNet treats the raw signal and the SCM as two different types of data,and is able to achieve NoS estimation under colored noise and imperfect array.MFNet employs the Gated Recurrent Unit(GRU)to capture sequential information from the original signal data and to construct the Pseudo Covariance Matrix(PCM).Subsequently,various dimensional features,including eigenvalues and the Gerschgorin disk radius,are extracted from both the PCM and SCM,which are then jointly input into the subsequent network.An overall accuracy of 82%can be achieved after network training.The ablation experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of multiple inputs.And simulation results demonstrate that the proposed MFNet achieves higher estimation accuracy compared to existing algorithms and exhibits greater robustness against colored noise.
基金Supported by“12th Five-year” National Science and Technology Pillar Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China:Clinical Evaluation and Technical Operation Specification Research on Preventing Bronchial Asthma Attacks by Acupoint Application in Winter Disease Summer Treatment(No. 2015BAI04B11)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of point application therapy(PAT)in alleviating the exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases represented by bronchial asthma.METHODS:In this multicenter randomized placebocontrolled trial,eligible bronchial asthma patients received placebo PAT on the dog days of the first summer to establish a baseline,and then patients who continued to participate in the trial and repassed the eligibility review were randomized to receive regular or placebo PAT in the next two consecutive summers.The primary outcome was the change from baseline in the number of asthma exacerbations at 24 months.Secondary outcomes included severity of asthma exacerbation,asthma control test(ACT)score,percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV1)to the predicated value(FEV1%pred),peak expiratory flow(PEF),ratio of FEV1 to forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC),and use of palliative drugs during bronchial asthma exacerbations at 12 and 24 months.The adverse events(AEs)were also assessed.RESULTS:A total of 835 patients with bronchial asthma were randomized in this trial.Compared with the placebo control,the PAT significantly decreased the mean number of asthma exacerbations(1.42;95%confidence interval,0.69 to 2.14;P<0.001),and increased the FEV1%pred at 24 months(P=0.039)and FEV1/FVC at 12 months(P=0.01)and 24 months(P=0.01).There were no significant differences between the groups in PEF or ACT score at 12 and 24 months,or in FEV1%pred at 12 months.Treatment-related AEs were mild and more common in the PAT group than in the placebo PAT group.No serious AEs were reported.CONCLUSION:PAT conducted on dog days could reduce asthma exacerbations in patients with bronchial asthma.
文摘Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive degeneration of upper and lower motor neurons in the brainstem and spinal cord,leading to muscle weakness,paralysis,and respiratory failure (Morgan and Orrell,2016).
文摘Avulsion injury of one or more spinal ventral roots induces a critical loss of motoneurons,followed by irreversible locomotor function impairment ranging from inadequate limb movement to complete paralysis of the limb.Recent surgical techniques facilitate improvement of limb function,but it remains to be determined exactly how many motoneurons are needed to survive and grow new axons to achieve sufficient muscle reinnervation.The aim of this study was to determine the minimum motoneuron quantity required to reinnervate the denervated skeletal muscles of the limb and produce a functionally satisfactory locomotor pattern.Since none of the commercially available methods and equipment were able to provide a quantifiable and in-depth analysis of the motor pattern of the entire hind limb,we have developed and applied a sensitive movement recording and analyzing system in order to determine the threshold of satisfactory functional reinnervation;we combined video-based footprint analysis and hind limb motion analysis to achieve a new and reliable assessment.Sprague-Dawley rats underwent a lumbar 4-5 ventral root avulsion,and their L4 ventral roots were subsequently reimplanted.The animals received different doses of riluzole treatment in order to rescue incremental numbers of the damaged motoneuron pool.We were able to assess one rear-view and six lateral parameters of the hind limb movement pattern by measuring specific joint angles,footprint,and gait parameters in single video frames.Four months after the operation,we performed Fast Blue retrograde tracing to label and count the reinnervating motoneurons.We then compared the numbers of reinnervating motoneurons and the functional improvement.Our results confirmed a strong relationship between functional restoration of the original movement pattern and morphological reinnervation;approximately 30%of the original motor pool was able to produce a useful locomotor pattern.We believe that our knowledge of the minimal motoneuron numbers required to reinnervate target muscles may help plan the segmental redistribution of the motoneuron pools for reinnervation surgeries.
