Autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)have been shown to promote osteogenesis;however,the effects of allogeneic BMSCs(allo-BMSCs)on bone regeneration remain unclear.Therefore,we explored the bone...Autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)have been shown to promote osteogenesis;however,the effects of allogeneic BMSCs(allo-BMSCs)on bone regeneration remain unclear.Therefore,we explored the bone regeneration promotion effect of allo-BMSCs in 3D-printed autologous bone particle(ABP)scaffolds.First,we concurrently printed scaffolds with polycaprolactone,ABPs,and allo-BMSCs for appropriate support,providing bioactive factors and seed cells to promote osteogenesis.In vitro studies showed that ABP scaffolds promoted allo-BMSC osteogenic differentiation.In vivo studies revealed that the implantation of scaffolds loaded with ABPs and allo-BMSCs into canine skull defects for nine months promoted osteogenesis.Further experiments suggested that only a small portion of implanted allo-BMSCs survived and differentiated into vascular endothelial cells,chondrocytes,and osteocytes.The implanted allo-BMSCs released stromal cell-derived factor 1 through paracrine signaling to recruit native BMSCs into the defect,promoting bone regeneration.This study contributes to our understanding of allo-BMSCs,providing information relevant to their future application.展开更多
BACKGROUND Malignant transformation(MT)of mature cystic teratoma(MCT)has a poor prognosis,especially in advanced cases.Concurrent chemoradiotherapy(CCRT)has an inhibitory effect on MT.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present a ...BACKGROUND Malignant transformation(MT)of mature cystic teratoma(MCT)has a poor prognosis,especially in advanced cases.Concurrent chemoradiotherapy(CCRT)has an inhibitory effect on MT.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present a case in which CCRT had a reduction effect preoperatively.A 73-year-old woman with pyelonephritis was referred to our hospital.Computed tomography revealed right hydronephrosis and a 6-cm pelvic mass.Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy(EUS-FNB)revealed squamous cell carci-noma.The patient was diagnosed with MT of MCT.Due to her poor general con-dition and renal malfunction,we selected CCRT,expecting fewer adverse effects.After CCRT,her performance status improved,and the tumor size was reduced;surgery was performed.Five months postoperatively,the patient developed dis-semination and lymph node metastases.Palliative chemotherapy was ineffective.She died 18 months after treatment initiation.CONCLUSION EUS-FNB was useful in the diagnosis of MT of MCT;CCRT suppressed the disea-se and improved quality of life.展开更多
The minimal widths of three bounded subsets of the unit sphere associated to a unit vector in a normed linear space are studied,and three related geometric constants are introduced.New characterizations of inner produ...The minimal widths of three bounded subsets of the unit sphere associated to a unit vector in a normed linear space are studied,and three related geometric constants are introduced.New characterizations of inner product spaces are also presented.From the perspective of minimal width,strongε-symmetry of Birkhoff orthogonality is introduced,and its relation toε-symmetry of Birkhoff orthogonality is shown.Unlike most of the existing parameters of the underlying space,these new constants are full dimensional in nature.展开更多
Small cell lung cancer(SCLC)constitutes approximately 15%of all lung cancer cases,characterized by rapid tumor growth,a high pro-liferation rate,and a propensity for early metastasis.1 Approximately one-third of SCLC ...Small cell lung cancer(SCLC)constitutes approximately 15%of all lung cancer cases,characterized by rapid tumor growth,a high pro-liferation rate,and a propensity for early metastasis.1 Approximately one-third of SCLC patients are diagnosed at the limited-stage.Histor-ically,the standard of care for these patients has been 4-6 cycles of concurrent chemoradiotherapy(cCRT),with the exception of a minor-ity of early-stage T1-2N0 patients who may undergo radical surgery.2 Despite an initial high sensitivity to treatment,over 50%of patients experience disease recurrence within two years,with a median overall survival(OS)ranging from 16 to 24 months.For the past three decades,while there have been novel explorations in radiotherapy dosing and fractionation,the treatment paradigm for limited-stage SCLC(LS-SCLC)has remained largely unchanged,with no significant improvement in patient survival outcomes.展开更多
Defective phononic crystals(PnCs)have enabled spatial localization and quantitative amplification of elastic wave energy.Most previous research has focused on applications such as narrow-bandpass filters,ultrasonic se...Defective phononic crystals(PnCs)have enabled spatial localization and quantitative amplification of elastic wave energy.Most previous research has focused on applications such as narrow-bandpass filters,ultrasonic sensors,and piezoelectric energy harvesters,typically operating under the assumption of an external elastic wave incidence.Recently,a novel approach that uses defective PnCs as ultrasonic actuators to generate amplified waves has emerged.However,the existing studies are limited to the generation of either longitudinal or bending waves,with no research addressing the concurrent generation of both.Hence,this paper proposes a straightforward methodology for the concurrent generation and amplification of both wave types utilizing defect modes at independent defect-band frequencies.Bimorph piezoelectric elements are attached to the defect,with each element connected to independent external voltage sources.By precisely adjusting the magnitude and temporal phase differences between the voltage sources,concurrently amplified wave generation is achieved.The paper highlights the advantages of the proposed analytical model.This model is both computationally time-efficient and accurate,in comparison with the COMSOL simulation results.For instance,in case studies,the analytical model reduces the computational time from one hour to mere seconds,while maintaining acceptable error rates of 1%in peak frequencies.This concurrent wave-generation methodology opens new avenues for applications in rotating machinery fault diagnosis,structural health monitoring,and medical imaging.展开更多
[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin cont...[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin content and dry extract yield as evaluation indicators,the main influencing factors and level range of the extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture were determined on the basis of single factor test method,and the optimal weight coefficient was screened by AHP-entropy method mixed with weighting method.Combined with L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiment,the best extraction process was obtained.At the same time,thin-layer chromatographic identification was used to identify Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal liquid.[Results]The best extraction process:add 1:12 water to the prescription decoction pieces,extract under reflux for 2 times,1.5 h per time,and combine the filtrate to 250 mL.Thin layer chromatography analysis showed that the spots of Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal solution were the same as those of reference substances at the corresponding positions,and the negative control had no interference.[Conclusions]The experimental method is reasonable and feasible,and the process is reliable,which can provide experimental reference for the subsequent application of in-hospital preparations and research and development of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.展开更多
Objective:Radiotherapy(RT)is the definitive treatment for stageⅡnasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),which is classified as stagesⅠA andⅠB in the latest ninth edition of American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)/Union for ...Objective:Radiotherapy(RT)is the definitive treatment for stageⅡnasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),which is classified as stagesⅠA andⅠB in the latest ninth edition of American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)/Union for International Cancer Control(UICC).A crucial question is whether concurrent chemo-radiotherapy(CCRT)could derive additional benefits to this recent“down-staging”subgroup of NPC patients.This study aimed to interrogate clinical and radiomic features for predicting 5-year progression-free survival(PFS)of stageⅡNPC treated with RT alone or CCRT.Methods:Imaging and clinical data of 166 stageⅡNPC(eighth edition AJCC/UICC)patients were collected.Data were allocated into training,internal testing,and external testing sets.For each case,851 radiomic features were extracted and 10 clinical features were collected.Radiomic and clinical features most associated with the 5-year PFS were selected separately.A combined model was developed using multivariate logistic regression by integrating selected features and treatment option to predict 5-year PFS.Model performances were evaluated by area under the receiver operating curve(AUC),prediction accuracy,and decision curve analysis.Survival analyses including Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression model were performed for further analysis.Results:Thirteen radiomic features,three clinical features,and treatment option were considered for model development.The combined model showed higher prognostic performance than using either.For the merged testing set(internal and external testing sets),AUC is 0.76(combined)vs.0.56-0.80(clinical or radiomic alone)and accuracy is 0.75(combined)vs.0.62-0.73(clinical or radiomic alone).Kaplan-Meier analysis using the combined model showed significant discrimination in PFS of the predicted low-risk and high-risk groups in the training and internal testing cohorts(P<0.05).Conclusions:Integrating with clinical and radiomic features could provide prognostic information on 5-year PFS under either treatment regimen,guiding individualized decisions of chemotherapy based on the predicted treatment outcome.展开更多
A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and ...A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and structural yield strength can be simultaneously adjusted by integrating the overall process-structure-performance relationship of the AM process into the optimization.Specifically,the transverse isotropic material model is adopted to describe the material properties induced by the layer-by-layer manner of additive manufacturing.To bolster lattice strength performance,the stress constraints and ratio constraints of lattice struts are employed.The Tsai-Wu yield criterion is implemented to characterize the lattice strut's strength,while the P-norm method streamlines the handling of multiple constraints,minimizing computational overhead.Moreover,the gradient-based optimization model is established,where both the individual struts diameters and BO can be designed,and the buckling-prone spatial struts are strategically eliminated to improve the lattice strength further.Furthermore,several typical structures are optimized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.The optimized results are quite encouraging since the heterogeneous lattice structures with optimized BO obtained by the strength-based concurrent method show a remarkably improved performance compared to traditional designs.展开更多
In this paper,we introduce a new geometric constant R_(X)(κ)based on isosceles orthogonality.First,we explore some basic properties of this new constant and then provide several examples to estimate its exact values ...In this paper,we introduce a new geometric constant R_(X)(κ)based on isosceles orthogonality.First,we explore some basic properties of this new constant and then provide several examples to estimate its exact values in certain specific Banach spaces.Next,we investigate the relationships between this new constant and other classical constants.Specifically,we establish an inequality relationship between it and the J(X)constant,as well as an identity relationship between it and theρX(t)constant.Furthermore,we characterize some geometric properties of Banach spaces by means of this new constant.Finally,by restricting the above-mentioned constant to the unit sphere,we introduce another new constant,calculate its upper and lower bounds,and present a relevant example.展开更多
Background:Individuals with unresectable stageⅢnon-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)who receive complete concurrent chemoradiotherapy(cCRT)can benefit from long-term survival.Although neoadjuvant chemoim-munotherapy(NACI...Background:Individuals with unresectable stageⅢnon-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)who receive complete concurrent chemoradiotherapy(cCRT)can benefit from long-term survival.Although neoadjuvant chemoim-munotherapy(NACIT)have achieved breakthroughs in treating unresectable stageⅢNSCLC,patients who have received induction chemoimmunotherapy are considered poor candidates for cCRT due to concerns about tolerability.Oral vinorelbine chemotherapy is widely used in clinical settings because of its safety,even for frail patients.The objective of this trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of oral vinorelbine plus concurrent radiotherapy(RT)for individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC following NACIT who were not candidates for concurrent intravenous chemotherapy.Methods:This was a single-arm,phase 2 trial.The primary endpoint was the objective response rate(ORR),while the secondary endpoints consisted of the disease control rate(DCR),safety,overall survival(OS),as well as progression-free survival(PFS).Results:Between March 10,2023 and April 24,2025,46 individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC were administered oral vinorelbine plus thoracic RT.Patients were treated with oral vinorelbine(60 mg/m^(2)once a week for 2 weeks as induction therapy before thoracic RT)and 30 mg/m^(2)per week with concurrent RT(59.4-60.2 Gy)over 5.5 weeks.The median age of the patients was 62.5 years,with 42 being male(91.3%).The ORR was 52.1%(95%confidence interval[CI],35.1%-65.9%),with 24 partial responders.A 95.7%DCR(85.5%-98.8%)was observed,and 20 patients had stable disease.The median follow-up was 22.5 months;the median PFS was 18.0 months and the median OS was not reached.The most commonly observed adverse events(AEs)included leukopenia(grade 1,26.1%),anemia(grade 1,17.4%),neutropenia(grade 1,10.9%),acute esophagitis(grade 2,17.4%),and treatment-related pneumonitis(grade 1-2,60.9%).No grade 3 or 4 treatment-related AEs were recorded.Conclusion:In individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC who had received NACIT and were not candidates for concurrent intravenous chemotherapy with RT,the oral vinorelbine plus concurrent RT demonstrated promising antitumor efficacy with acceptable toxicity profiles.展开更多
In neurosurgery procedures,cerebrospinal fluid leakage is a commonly encountered complication.Re-constructing skull base defects with patch materials can reduce the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage which can lead t...In neurosurgery procedures,cerebrospinal fluid leakage is a commonly encountered complication.Re-constructing skull base defects with patch materials can reduce the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage which can lead to serious issues such as infection,meningitis,arachnoiditis,and delayed wound healing.An ideal skull base reconstruction material should not only serve as a leak-proof barrier but also pro-mote skull base bone regeneration.To fulfill this challenge,this research designed and fabricated a Janus orthogonal bilayer nanofiber membrane(OPCL/PG-PCPP).The aligned PCL(APCL)nanofibers were con-stituted as the top layer to resist cerebrospinal fluid leakage,while the perpendicular PCL/gelatin(APG)fibers with calcium polyphosphate encapsulated polydopamine nanoparticles(CPP@PDA,labeled as PCPP)were designed as the bottom layer(APG-PCPP)to facilitate osteoblast migration and osteogenic differen-tiation.Among these,APG-1%PCPP nanofibers demonstrated the most effective induction of osteogenic differentiation in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(rBMSCs).Subsequent in vivo animal experi-ments revealed that the bone surface area(BS),bone volume fraction(BV/TV),and number of trabec-ulae(Tb.N)in the APG-1%PCPP group were twice as high as those in the control group,which confirmed the good osteogenic potentials.Therefore,due to its unique leak-proof and osteoinductive properties,the OPCL/PG-PCPP membrane holds promise as an applicable skull base reconstruction material in the field of neurosurgery.展开更多
Triaxial tests,a staple in rock engineering,are labor-intensive,sample-demanding,and costly,making their optimization highly advantageous.These tests are essential for characterizing rock strength,and by adopting a fa...Triaxial tests,a staple in rock engineering,are labor-intensive,sample-demanding,and costly,making their optimization highly advantageous.These tests are essential for characterizing rock strength,and by adopting a failure criterion,they allow for the derivation of criterion parameters through regression,facilitating their integration into modeling programs.In this study,we introduce the application of an underutilized statistical technique—orthogonal regression—well-suited for analyzing triaxial test data.Additionally,we present an innovation in this technique by minimizing the Euclidean distance while incorporating orthogonality between vectors as a constraint,for the case of orthogonal linear regression.Also,we consider the Modified Least Squares method.We exemplify this approach by developing the necessary equations to apply the Mohr-Coulomb,Murrell,Hoek-Brown,andÚcar criteria,and implement these equations in both spreadsheet calculations and R scripts.Finally,we demonstrate the technique's application using five datasets of varied lithologies from specialized literature,showcasing its versatility and effectiveness.展开更多
Objectives:The optimal treatment strategy for early-stage natural killer/T-cell lymphoma(NKTCL)remains unclear.This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes and adverse events(AEs)associated with two ...Objectives:The optimal treatment strategy for early-stage natural killer/T-cell lymphoma(NKTCL)remains unclear.This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes and adverse events(AEs)associated with two treatment regimens for early-stage NKTCL:pegaspargase with concurrent radiation therapy(P+CCRT)and pegaspargase,gemcitabine,and oxaliplatin(P-GEMOX)with sequential radiation therapy(SERT).Propensity score matching(PSM)was employed to ensure balanced comparison between these regimens.Methods:We assessed the efficacy of P+CCRT from a phase II trial and P-GEMOX combined with SERT using real-world data.PSM was conducted at a 1:1 ratio with a caliper of 0.18 to align baseline characteristics between the treatment groups.Key outcomes analyzed included overall response rate(ORR),complete response rate(CR),progression-free survival(PFS),overall survival(OS),and AEs.Results:Following PSM,the study included 52 patients,with 26 in each treatment group.Baseline characteristics were balanced between the cohorts.The ORR for P+CCRT group was 100.0%compared to 88.5%for P-GEMOX+SERT group,and the CR rates was 100.0%vs.76.9%,respectively.The 3-year OS and PFS rates were both 92.3%for P+CCRT,while P-GEMOX showed 92.3%OS and 80.8%PFS.Adverse events,including hematological toxicity,hepatotoxicity,and coagulation dysfunction,were comparable between the two regimens.Conclusion:P+CCRT is associated with comparable clinical outcomes compared to P-GEMOX+SERT in early-stage NKTCL,with comparable adverse events.Additionally,P+CCRT offers the benefit of a more streamlined treatment regimen with a shorter cycle.Given these encouraging results,further cohort studies are needed to validate these results.展开更多
The parameters of facial skin on human body were measured by Visia-CR,and the weight coefficients of each evaluation index were clarified by the analytic hierarchy process,thus the comprehensive score was calculated.T...The parameters of facial skin on human body were measured by Visia-CR,and the weight coefficients of each evaluation index were clarified by the analytic hierarchy process,thus the comprehensive score was calculated.The influence of four film-forming agents on the comprehensive score at different quality fractions was examined by single factor experiment to determine the level of each factor.In addition,the optimal proportion of the four film-forming agents was selected by combining multi-indicator comprehensive scoring method and orthogonal experiment.The results show that the best combination of the four film-forming agents in the 8 h wear test is A_(2)B_(2)C_(2)D_(1),and the quality fractions of each component are 2%of trimethylsiloxy silicate,1%of polydimethylsiloxane,2%of(acrylate(ester)/poly(dimethylsiloxane)copolymer,cyclopentasiloxane)and 0.5%of VP/hexadecene copolymer.展开更多
Ethylene glycol oxidation reaction(EGOR)is important to address the environmental issues caused by the increased production of polyethylene terephthalate(PET).Metal organic frameworks(MOFs)with superior stability,high...Ethylene glycol oxidation reaction(EGOR)is important to address the environmental issues caused by the increased production of polyethylene terephthalate(PET).Metal organic frameworks(MOFs)with superior stability,high specific surface area and excellent catalytic performance can convert PET into valuable products through EGOR and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,a microbial template strategy was adopted to prepare carbon sphere-supported orthogonal nanosheet bimetallic MOF catalysts.The prepared catalyst needs only 1.42 V,307 mV,and 1.83 V at a current density of 100 mA cm^(-2) for EGOR,HER,and EGOR//HER,respectively.More importantly,it can stably perform for at least 160 h at a current density of 500 mA cm^(-2).The high specific surface area of bimetallic MOF and the synergistic effect of yeast carbon shell increase the contact area between the intrinsic active sites and*OH and EG,thus improving the EGOR and HER catalytic activity and stability.This work provides a novel strategy to construct bimetallic orthogonal electrocatalysts with efficient HER//EGOR performance,which is of great significance for achieving sustainable energy conversion and environmental purification.展开更多
Recent advancements in computational and database technologies have led to the exponential growth of large-scale medical datasets,significantly increasing data complexity and dimensionality in medical diagnostics.Effi...Recent advancements in computational and database technologies have led to the exponential growth of large-scale medical datasets,significantly increasing data complexity and dimensionality in medical diagnostics.Efficient feature selection methods are critical for improving diagnostic accuracy,reducing computational costs,and enhancing the interpretability of predictive models.Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO),a widely used metaheuristic inspired by swarm intelligence,has shown considerable promise in feature selection tasks.However,conventional PSO often suffers from premature convergence and limited exploration capabilities,particularly in high-dimensional spaces.To overcome these limitations,this study proposes an enhanced PSO framework incorporating Orthogonal Initializa-tion and a Crossover Operator(OrPSOC).Orthogonal Initialization ensures a diverse and uniformly distributed initial particle population,substantially improving the algorithm’s exploration capability.The Crossover Operator,inspired by genetic algorithms,introduces additional diversity during the search process,effectively mitigating premature convergence and enhancing global search performance.The effectiveness of OrPSOC was rigorously evaluated on three benchmark medical datasets—Colon,Leukemia,and Prostate Tumor.Comparative analyses were conducted against traditional filter-based methods,including Fast Clustering-Based Feature Selection Technique(Fast-C),Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance(MinRedMaxRel),and Five-Way Joint Mutual Information(FJMI),as well as prominent metaheuristic algorithms such as standard PSO,Ant Colony Optimization(ACO),Comprehensive Learning Gravitational Search Algorithm(CLGSA),and Fuzzy-Based CLGSA(FCLGSA).Experimental results demonstrated that OrPSOC consistently outperformed these existing methods in terms of classification accuracy,computational efficiency,and result stability,achieving significant improvements even with fewer selected features.Additionally,a sensitivity analysis of the crossover parameter provided valuable insights into parameter tuning and its impact on model performance.These findings highlight the superiority and robustness of the proposed OrPSOC approach for feature selection in medical diagnostic applications and underscore its potential for broader adoption in various high-dimensional,data-driven fields.展开更多
To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an...To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an IS80-50-315 low-specific-speed centrifugal PAT.Using an orthogonal test design,numerical simulations were conducted on 16 different PAT configurations,and the influence of vane geometry on performance was analyzed through a range analysis to determine the optimal parameter combinations.The results indicate that the number of guide vane blades significantly affects both the hydraulic efficiency and water head of the PAT under optimal operating conditions.Notably,the hydraulic efficiency of Configuration No.1(featuring five guide vane blades,a 6°outlet angle,and a 46 mm radial height)is 4.31%higher than that of Configuration No.13(with the same blade count but a 9°outlet angle and a 52 mm radial height).Additionally,Configuration No.1 exhibits lower turbulence kinetic energy dissipation and reduced blade loading.Furthermore,the study reveals that a smaller guide vane outlet angle and reduced radial height contribute to improved operational stability.展开更多
Acoustic waves in the pseudo-triaxial experiment system experience refraction phenomena.The conventional assumption that acoustic waves propagate along a straight line in traditional methods can lead to significant er...Acoustic waves in the pseudo-triaxial experiment system experience refraction phenomena.The conventional assumption that acoustic waves propagate along a straight line in traditional methods can lead to significant errors in localization results.To the end,this paper presents a method for locating acoustic emission(AE)sources in pseudo-triaxial experiments using shortest paths and orthogonal constraints.The approach consists of three main steps:(1)establishing control equations for refraction paths from AE sources to sensor locations;(2)calculating refraction point locations using the shortest travel principle and orthogonal constraints;(3)determining source coordinates using Taylor's first-order expansion.The results from laboratory AE experiments demonstrate that the average localization accuracy of the new method is only 6.5 mm,which is 66%more precise than the accuracy(19.4 mm)of the traditional method.Furthermore,simulation results indicate that the new method is not affected by the refraction ratio of the media and maintains the highest positioning accuracy across various arrival and velocity errors.展开更多
The initial stresses widely exist in elastic materials.While achieving a continuum stress-free configuration through compatible unloading is desirable,mechanical unloading alone frequently proves insufficient,posing c...The initial stresses widely exist in elastic materials.While achieving a continuum stress-free configuration through compatible unloading is desirable,mechanical unloading alone frequently proves insufficient,posing challenges in avoiding virtual stress-free configurations.In this paper,we introduce a novel concept of equivalent temperature variation to counteract the incompatible initial strain.Our focus is on initially stressed cylindrical and spherical elastomers,where we first derive the Saint-Venant,Beltrami-Michell,and Volterra integral conditions in orthogonal curvilinear coordinates using the exterior differential form theory.It is shown that for any given axially or spherically distributed initial stress,an equivalent temperature variation always exists.Furthermore,we propose two innovative initial stress forms based on the steady-state heat conduction.By introducing an equivalent temperature variation,the initial stress can be released through a compatible thermo-mechanical unloading process,offering valuable insights into the constitutive theory of initially stressed elastic materials.展开更多
In conventional fi nite diff erence numerical simulation of seismic waves,regular grids in Cartesian coordinates are used to divide the calculated region.When simulating seismic wave fi elds under an irregular surface...In conventional fi nite diff erence numerical simulation of seismic waves,regular grids in Cartesian coordinates are used to divide the calculated region.When simulating seismic wave fi elds under an irregular surface,such grids are unsuitable to realize the free boundary condition.They also easily generate false scattered waves at the corners of the grids owing to the approximation of the stepped grids.These issues affect the simulation accuracy.This study introduces an orthogonal body-fitted grid generation technique in computational fl uid dynamics for generating grids in transversely isotropic(TI)media under an irregular surface.The fi rst-order velocity-stress equation in curvilinear coordinates is calculated using the optimized nonstaggered grids finite difference method.The point oscillation generated by the nonstaggered grids difference is eliminated by selective filtering.The orthogonal body-fitted grids can accurately describe the irregular surface.Further,the orthogonality of the grids allows the implementation of free boundary conditions without complicated coordinate transformation and interpolation operations.Numerical examples show that the numerical solutions obtained by this method agree well with the analytical solutions.By comparing the simulation results of the proposed method with those of the regular grid difference method,the proposed method can eff ectively eliminate the false scattered waves caused by the stepped grids under the condition of the same grid spacing.Thus,the accuracy of the numerical simulation is improved.In addition,the simulation results of the three-layer TI media model on an irregular surface show that the proposed method is also suitable for complex models.展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Fourth Military Medical University(No.2016XB051)the Military Medical Promotion Plan of the Fourth Military Medical University(No.2016TSA-005)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou(No.201604040002)the Youth Development Project of Air Force Medical University(No.21QNPY072)the Xijing Hospital Booster Program(No.XJZT24CZ10).
文摘Autologous bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)have been shown to promote osteogenesis;however,the effects of allogeneic BMSCs(allo-BMSCs)on bone regeneration remain unclear.Therefore,we explored the bone regeneration promotion effect of allo-BMSCs in 3D-printed autologous bone particle(ABP)scaffolds.First,we concurrently printed scaffolds with polycaprolactone,ABPs,and allo-BMSCs for appropriate support,providing bioactive factors and seed cells to promote osteogenesis.In vitro studies showed that ABP scaffolds promoted allo-BMSC osteogenic differentiation.In vivo studies revealed that the implantation of scaffolds loaded with ABPs and allo-BMSCs into canine skull defects for nine months promoted osteogenesis.Further experiments suggested that only a small portion of implanted allo-BMSCs survived and differentiated into vascular endothelial cells,chondrocytes,and osteocytes.The implanted allo-BMSCs released stromal cell-derived factor 1 through paracrine signaling to recruit native BMSCs into the defect,promoting bone regeneration.This study contributes to our understanding of allo-BMSCs,providing information relevant to their future application.
文摘BACKGROUND Malignant transformation(MT)of mature cystic teratoma(MCT)has a poor prognosis,especially in advanced cases.Concurrent chemoradiotherapy(CCRT)has an inhibitory effect on MT.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we present a case in which CCRT had a reduction effect preoperatively.A 73-year-old woman with pyelonephritis was referred to our hospital.Computed tomography revealed right hydronephrosis and a 6-cm pelvic mass.Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy(EUS-FNB)revealed squamous cell carci-noma.The patient was diagnosed with MT of MCT.Due to her poor general con-dition and renal malfunction,we selected CCRT,expecting fewer adverse effects.After CCRT,her performance status improved,and the tumor size was reduced;surgery was performed.Five months postoperatively,the patient developed dis-semination and lymph node metastases.Palliative chemotherapy was ineffective.She died 18 months after treatment initiation.CONCLUSION EUS-FNB was useful in the diagnosis of MT of MCT;CCRT suppressed the disea-se and improved quality of life.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12071444,12201581)the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province of China(202103021223191).
文摘The minimal widths of three bounded subsets of the unit sphere associated to a unit vector in a normed linear space are studied,and three related geometric constants are introduced.New characterizations of inner product spaces are also presented.From the perspective of minimal width,strongε-symmetry of Birkhoff orthogonality is introduced,and its relation toε-symmetry of Birkhoff orthogonality is shown.Unlike most of the existing parameters of the underlying space,these new constants are full dimensional in nature.
基金supported by the Young Talents Program of Jiangsu Cancer Hospital(grant number:QL201813).
文摘Small cell lung cancer(SCLC)constitutes approximately 15%of all lung cancer cases,characterized by rapid tumor growth,a high pro-liferation rate,and a propensity for early metastasis.1 Approximately one-third of SCLC patients are diagnosed at the limited-stage.Histor-ically,the standard of care for these patients has been 4-6 cycles of concurrent chemoradiotherapy(cCRT),with the exception of a minor-ity of early-stage T1-2N0 patients who may undergo radical surgery.2 Despite an initial high sensitivity to treatment,over 50%of patients experience disease recurrence within two years,with a median overall survival(OS)ranging from 16 to 24 months.For the past three decades,while there have been novel explorations in radiotherapy dosing and fractionation,the treatment paradigm for limited-stage SCLC(LS-SCLC)has remained largely unchanged,with no significant improvement in patient survival outcomes.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea,funded by the Ministry of Education(No.2022R1I1A1A01056406)。
文摘Defective phononic crystals(PnCs)have enabled spatial localization and quantitative amplification of elastic wave energy.Most previous research has focused on applications such as narrow-bandpass filters,ultrasonic sensors,and piezoelectric energy harvesters,typically operating under the assumption of an external elastic wave incidence.Recently,a novel approach that uses defective PnCs as ultrasonic actuators to generate amplified waves has emerged.However,the existing studies are limited to the generation of either longitudinal or bending waves,with no research addressing the concurrent generation of both.Hence,this paper proposes a straightforward methodology for the concurrent generation and amplification of both wave types utilizing defect modes at independent defect-band frequencies.Bimorph piezoelectric elements are attached to the defect,with each element connected to independent external voltage sources.By precisely adjusting the magnitude and temporal phase differences between the voltage sources,concurrently amplified wave generation is achieved.The paper highlights the advantages of the proposed analytical model.This model is both computationally time-efficient and accurate,in comparison with the COMSOL simulation results.For instance,in case studies,the analytical model reduces the computational time from one hour to mere seconds,while maintaining acceptable error rates of 1%in peak frequencies.This concurrent wave-generation methodology opens new avenues for applications in rotating machinery fault diagnosis,structural health monitoring,and medical imaging.
基金Supported by Huang Ruisong's National Famous Old Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert Inheritance Studio Construction Project[GuoZhongYiYaoRenJiaoHan(2022)75]Hospital Pharmacy Research Project of Guangxi Pharmaceutical Association(GXYXH-202404)+4 种基金2024 Youth Science Fund Project of International Zhuang Medical Hospital(2024GZYJKT005)High-level Traditional Chinese Medicine Key Discipline Construction Project of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(ZYYZDXK-2023165)National Old Pharmaceutical Workers Inheritance Studio Construction Project of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine[GuoZhongYiYaoRenJiaoHan(2024)255]Talent Cultivation Project-"Young Crop Project"of International Zhuang Medical Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2022001)Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Multidisciplinary Innovation Team Project(GZKJ2309).
文摘[Objectives]To optimize the optimal extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.[Methods]Taking water addition ratio,extraction time and extraction times as process investigation factors,psoralen content,astilbin content and dry extract yield as evaluation indicators,the main influencing factors and level range of the extraction process of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture were determined on the basis of single factor test method,and the optimal weight coefficient was screened by AHP-entropy method mixed with weighting method.Combined with L_(9)(3^(4))orthogonal experiment,the best extraction process was obtained.At the same time,thin-layer chromatographic identification was used to identify Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal liquid.[Results]The best extraction process:add 1:12 water to the prescription decoction pieces,extract under reflux for 2 times,1.5 h per time,and combine the filtrate to 250 mL.Thin layer chromatography analysis showed that the spots of Ficus simplicissima Lour.and Smilax glabra Roxb.in the medicinal solution were the same as those of reference substances at the corresponding positions,and the negative control had no interference.[Conclusions]The experimental method is reasonable and feasible,and the process is reliable,which can provide experimental reference for the subsequent application of in-hospital preparations and research and development of Qingdu Jianpi Mixture.
文摘Objective:Radiotherapy(RT)is the definitive treatment for stageⅡnasopharyngeal carcinoma(NPC),which is classified as stagesⅠA andⅠB in the latest ninth edition of American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)/Union for International Cancer Control(UICC).A crucial question is whether concurrent chemo-radiotherapy(CCRT)could derive additional benefits to this recent“down-staging”subgroup of NPC patients.This study aimed to interrogate clinical and radiomic features for predicting 5-year progression-free survival(PFS)of stageⅡNPC treated with RT alone or CCRT.Methods:Imaging and clinical data of 166 stageⅡNPC(eighth edition AJCC/UICC)patients were collected.Data were allocated into training,internal testing,and external testing sets.For each case,851 radiomic features were extracted and 10 clinical features were collected.Radiomic and clinical features most associated with the 5-year PFS were selected separately.A combined model was developed using multivariate logistic regression by integrating selected features and treatment option to predict 5-year PFS.Model performances were evaluated by area under the receiver operating curve(AUC),prediction accuracy,and decision curve analysis.Survival analyses including Kaplan-Meier analysis and Cox regression model were performed for further analysis.Results:Thirteen radiomic features,three clinical features,and treatment option were considered for model development.The combined model showed higher prognostic performance than using either.For the merged testing set(internal and external testing sets),AUC is 0.76(combined)vs.0.56-0.80(clinical or radiomic alone)and accuracy is 0.75(combined)vs.0.62-0.73(clinical or radiomic alone).Kaplan-Meier analysis using the combined model showed significant discrimination in PFS of the predicted low-risk and high-risk groups in the training and internal testing cohorts(P<0.05).Conclusions:Integrating with clinical and radiomic features could provide prognostic information on 5-year PFS under either treatment regimen,guiding individualized decisions of chemotherapy based on the predicted treatment outcome.
基金co-supported by National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB4602003)Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12032018)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515110489)National Natural Science Foundation of China-China Academy of General Technology Joint Fund for Basic Research(No.52375380)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB3402200)。
文摘A novel Additive Manufacturing(AM)-driven concurrent design strategy based on the beam characterization model considering strength constraints is proposed.The lattice topology,radius size,Building Orientation(BO),and structural yield strength can be simultaneously adjusted by integrating the overall process-structure-performance relationship of the AM process into the optimization.Specifically,the transverse isotropic material model is adopted to describe the material properties induced by the layer-by-layer manner of additive manufacturing.To bolster lattice strength performance,the stress constraints and ratio constraints of lattice struts are employed.The Tsai-Wu yield criterion is implemented to characterize the lattice strut's strength,while the P-norm method streamlines the handling of multiple constraints,minimizing computational overhead.Moreover,the gradient-based optimization model is established,where both the individual struts diameters and BO can be designed,and the buckling-prone spatial struts are strategically eliminated to improve the lattice strength further.Furthermore,several typical structures are optimized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.The optimized results are quite encouraging since the heterogeneous lattice structures with optimized BO obtained by the strength-based concurrent method show a remarkably improved performance compared to traditional designs.
基金Supported by the Higher Education Science Research Project(Natural Science)of Anhui Province(Grant No.2023AH050487)。
文摘In this paper,we introduce a new geometric constant R_(X)(κ)based on isosceles orthogonality.First,we explore some basic properties of this new constant and then provide several examples to estimate its exact values in certain specific Banach spaces.Next,we investigate the relationships between this new constant and other classical constants.Specifically,we establish an inequality relationship between it and the J(X)constant,as well as an identity relationship between it and theρX(t)constant.Furthermore,we characterize some geometric properties of Banach spaces by means of this new constant.Finally,by restricting the above-mentioned constant to the unit sphere,we introduce another new constant,calculate its upper and lower bounds,and present a relevant example.
基金supported by the Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation(grant number:Y-pierrefabre202101-0119)the National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding and the Cooperation Fund of CHCAMS Beijing&Langfang&SZCH(grant number:CFA202502021).
文摘Background:Individuals with unresectable stageⅢnon-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)who receive complete concurrent chemoradiotherapy(cCRT)can benefit from long-term survival.Although neoadjuvant chemoim-munotherapy(NACIT)have achieved breakthroughs in treating unresectable stageⅢNSCLC,patients who have received induction chemoimmunotherapy are considered poor candidates for cCRT due to concerns about tolerability.Oral vinorelbine chemotherapy is widely used in clinical settings because of its safety,even for frail patients.The objective of this trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of oral vinorelbine plus concurrent radiotherapy(RT)for individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC following NACIT who were not candidates for concurrent intravenous chemotherapy.Methods:This was a single-arm,phase 2 trial.The primary endpoint was the objective response rate(ORR),while the secondary endpoints consisted of the disease control rate(DCR),safety,overall survival(OS),as well as progression-free survival(PFS).Results:Between March 10,2023 and April 24,2025,46 individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC were administered oral vinorelbine plus thoracic RT.Patients were treated with oral vinorelbine(60 mg/m^(2)once a week for 2 weeks as induction therapy before thoracic RT)and 30 mg/m^(2)per week with concurrent RT(59.4-60.2 Gy)over 5.5 weeks.The median age of the patients was 62.5 years,with 42 being male(91.3%).The ORR was 52.1%(95%confidence interval[CI],35.1%-65.9%),with 24 partial responders.A 95.7%DCR(85.5%-98.8%)was observed,and 20 patients had stable disease.The median follow-up was 22.5 months;the median PFS was 18.0 months and the median OS was not reached.The most commonly observed adverse events(AEs)included leukopenia(grade 1,26.1%),anemia(grade 1,17.4%),neutropenia(grade 1,10.9%),acute esophagitis(grade 2,17.4%),and treatment-related pneumonitis(grade 1-2,60.9%).No grade 3 or 4 treatment-related AEs were recorded.Conclusion:In individuals with unresectable stageⅢNSCLC who had received NACIT and were not candidates for concurrent intravenous chemotherapy with RT,the oral vinorelbine plus concurrent RT demonstrated promising antitumor efficacy with acceptable toxicity profiles.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC2412300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82025025,U23A6008,U22A20162,and U21A2055)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foun-dation of Hebei Province of China(No.H2022202007)the Full-time Talents Program of Hebei Province of China(No.2020HBQZYC012)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin of China(Nos.21JCYBJC01380 and 21JCZDJC01110)the Scientific Research Project of Tianjin Education Commission(No.2022KJ096).
文摘In neurosurgery procedures,cerebrospinal fluid leakage is a commonly encountered complication.Re-constructing skull base defects with patch materials can reduce the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage which can lead to serious issues such as infection,meningitis,arachnoiditis,and delayed wound healing.An ideal skull base reconstruction material should not only serve as a leak-proof barrier but also pro-mote skull base bone regeneration.To fulfill this challenge,this research designed and fabricated a Janus orthogonal bilayer nanofiber membrane(OPCL/PG-PCPP).The aligned PCL(APCL)nanofibers were con-stituted as the top layer to resist cerebrospinal fluid leakage,while the perpendicular PCL/gelatin(APG)fibers with calcium polyphosphate encapsulated polydopamine nanoparticles(CPP@PDA,labeled as PCPP)were designed as the bottom layer(APG-PCPP)to facilitate osteoblast migration and osteogenic differen-tiation.Among these,APG-1%PCPP nanofibers demonstrated the most effective induction of osteogenic differentiation in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(rBMSCs).Subsequent in vivo animal experi-ments revealed that the bone surface area(BS),bone volume fraction(BV/TV),and number of trabec-ulae(Tb.N)in the APG-1%PCPP group were twice as high as those in the control group,which confirmed the good osteogenic potentials.Therefore,due to its unique leak-proof and osteoinductive properties,the OPCL/PG-PCPP membrane holds promise as an applicable skull base reconstruction material in the field of neurosurgery.
文摘Triaxial tests,a staple in rock engineering,are labor-intensive,sample-demanding,and costly,making their optimization highly advantageous.These tests are essential for characterizing rock strength,and by adopting a failure criterion,they allow for the derivation of criterion parameters through regression,facilitating their integration into modeling programs.In this study,we introduce the application of an underutilized statistical technique—orthogonal regression—well-suited for analyzing triaxial test data.Additionally,we present an innovation in this technique by minimizing the Euclidean distance while incorporating orthogonality between vectors as a constraint,for the case of orthogonal linear regression.Also,we consider the Modified Least Squares method.We exemplify this approach by developing the necessary equations to apply the Mohr-Coulomb,Murrell,Hoek-Brown,andÚcar criteria,and implement these equations in both spreadsheet calculations and R scripts.Finally,we demonstrate the technique's application using five datasets of varied lithologies from specialized literature,showcasing its versatility and effectiveness.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant 81700148 and Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province grant 2021A1515010093 and 2023A1515011862funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant 82170181funded by the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province grant 2022B1515120087.
文摘Objectives:The optimal treatment strategy for early-stage natural killer/T-cell lymphoma(NKTCL)remains unclear.This study aimed to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes and adverse events(AEs)associated with two treatment regimens for early-stage NKTCL:pegaspargase with concurrent radiation therapy(P+CCRT)and pegaspargase,gemcitabine,and oxaliplatin(P-GEMOX)with sequential radiation therapy(SERT).Propensity score matching(PSM)was employed to ensure balanced comparison between these regimens.Methods:We assessed the efficacy of P+CCRT from a phase II trial and P-GEMOX combined with SERT using real-world data.PSM was conducted at a 1:1 ratio with a caliper of 0.18 to align baseline characteristics between the treatment groups.Key outcomes analyzed included overall response rate(ORR),complete response rate(CR),progression-free survival(PFS),overall survival(OS),and AEs.Results:Following PSM,the study included 52 patients,with 26 in each treatment group.Baseline characteristics were balanced between the cohorts.The ORR for P+CCRT group was 100.0%compared to 88.5%for P-GEMOX+SERT group,and the CR rates was 100.0%vs.76.9%,respectively.The 3-year OS and PFS rates were both 92.3%for P+CCRT,while P-GEMOX showed 92.3%OS and 80.8%PFS.Adverse events,including hematological toxicity,hepatotoxicity,and coagulation dysfunction,were comparable between the two regimens.Conclusion:P+CCRT is associated with comparable clinical outcomes compared to P-GEMOX+SERT in early-stage NKTCL,with comparable adverse events.Additionally,P+CCRT offers the benefit of a more streamlined treatment regimen with a shorter cycle.Given these encouraging results,further cohort studies are needed to validate these results.
文摘The parameters of facial skin on human body were measured by Visia-CR,and the weight coefficients of each evaluation index were clarified by the analytic hierarchy process,thus the comprehensive score was calculated.The influence of four film-forming agents on the comprehensive score at different quality fractions was examined by single factor experiment to determine the level of each factor.In addition,the optimal proportion of the four film-forming agents was selected by combining multi-indicator comprehensive scoring method and orthogonal experiment.The results show that the best combination of the four film-forming agents in the 8 h wear test is A_(2)B_(2)C_(2)D_(1),and the quality fractions of each component are 2%of trimethylsiloxy silicate,1%of polydimethylsiloxane,2%of(acrylate(ester)/poly(dimethylsiloxane)copolymer,cyclopentasiloxane)and 0.5%of VP/hexadecene copolymer.
基金the financial support of the Hubei Key Laboratory for Processing and Application of Catalytic Materials(202440704)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22102125)The financial support of the Open Research Fund(2024JYBKF06)of Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage,Ministry of Education is also acknowledged.
文摘Ethylene glycol oxidation reaction(EGOR)is important to address the environmental issues caused by the increased production of polyethylene terephthalate(PET).Metal organic frameworks(MOFs)with superior stability,high specific surface area and excellent catalytic performance can convert PET into valuable products through EGOR and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER).Herein,a microbial template strategy was adopted to prepare carbon sphere-supported orthogonal nanosheet bimetallic MOF catalysts.The prepared catalyst needs only 1.42 V,307 mV,and 1.83 V at a current density of 100 mA cm^(-2) for EGOR,HER,and EGOR//HER,respectively.More importantly,it can stably perform for at least 160 h at a current density of 500 mA cm^(-2).The high specific surface area of bimetallic MOF and the synergistic effect of yeast carbon shell increase the contact area between the intrinsic active sites and*OH and EG,thus improving the EGOR and HER catalytic activity and stability.This work provides a novel strategy to construct bimetallic orthogonal electrocatalysts with efficient HER//EGOR performance,which is of great significance for achieving sustainable energy conversion and environmental purification.
文摘Recent advancements in computational and database technologies have led to the exponential growth of large-scale medical datasets,significantly increasing data complexity and dimensionality in medical diagnostics.Efficient feature selection methods are critical for improving diagnostic accuracy,reducing computational costs,and enhancing the interpretability of predictive models.Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO),a widely used metaheuristic inspired by swarm intelligence,has shown considerable promise in feature selection tasks.However,conventional PSO often suffers from premature convergence and limited exploration capabilities,particularly in high-dimensional spaces.To overcome these limitations,this study proposes an enhanced PSO framework incorporating Orthogonal Initializa-tion and a Crossover Operator(OrPSOC).Orthogonal Initialization ensures a diverse and uniformly distributed initial particle population,substantially improving the algorithm’s exploration capability.The Crossover Operator,inspired by genetic algorithms,introduces additional diversity during the search process,effectively mitigating premature convergence and enhancing global search performance.The effectiveness of OrPSOC was rigorously evaluated on three benchmark medical datasets—Colon,Leukemia,and Prostate Tumor.Comparative analyses were conducted against traditional filter-based methods,including Fast Clustering-Based Feature Selection Technique(Fast-C),Minimum Redundancy Maximum Relevance(MinRedMaxRel),and Five-Way Joint Mutual Information(FJMI),as well as prominent metaheuristic algorithms such as standard PSO,Ant Colony Optimization(ACO),Comprehensive Learning Gravitational Search Algorithm(CLGSA),and Fuzzy-Based CLGSA(FCLGSA).Experimental results demonstrated that OrPSOC consistently outperformed these existing methods in terms of classification accuracy,computational efficiency,and result stability,achieving significant improvements even with fewer selected features.Additionally,a sensitivity analysis of the crossover parameter provided valuable insights into parameter tuning and its impact on model performance.These findings highlight the superiority and robustness of the proposed OrPSOC approach for feature selection in medical diagnostic applications and underscore its potential for broader adoption in various high-dimensional,data-driven fields.
基金support of the Innovation Fund for College Teachers of Department Education of Gansu(No.2024A-021)Colleges and Universities Industrial Support Program Projects of Gansu Province(Grant No.2020C-20)+1 种基金Key Laboratory of Fluid and Power Machinery,Ministry of Education,Xihua University(Grant Nos.szjj2019-016,LTDL2020-007)Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province-Industrial Project(No.25YFGA021).
文摘To investigate the impact of guide vane geometry—specifically,outlet angle,blade count,and radial height—on the performance of a Pump as Turbine(PAT),radial guide vanes were introduced upstream of the impeller in an IS80-50-315 low-specific-speed centrifugal PAT.Using an orthogonal test design,numerical simulations were conducted on 16 different PAT configurations,and the influence of vane geometry on performance was analyzed through a range analysis to determine the optimal parameter combinations.The results indicate that the number of guide vane blades significantly affects both the hydraulic efficiency and water head of the PAT under optimal operating conditions.Notably,the hydraulic efficiency of Configuration No.1(featuring five guide vane blades,a 6°outlet angle,and a 46 mm radial height)is 4.31%higher than that of Configuration No.13(with the same blade count but a 9°outlet angle and a 52 mm radial height).Additionally,Configuration No.1 exhibits lower turbulence kinetic energy dissipation and reduced blade loading.Furthermore,the study reveals that a smaller guide vane outlet angle and reduced radial height contribute to improved operational stability.
基金the financial support provided by the National Key Research and Development Program for Young Scientists(Grant No.2021YFC2900400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52304123)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2023M730412).
文摘Acoustic waves in the pseudo-triaxial experiment system experience refraction phenomena.The conventional assumption that acoustic waves propagate along a straight line in traditional methods can lead to significant errors in localization results.To the end,this paper presents a method for locating acoustic emission(AE)sources in pseudo-triaxial experiments using shortest paths and orthogonal constraints.The approach consists of three main steps:(1)establishing control equations for refraction paths from AE sources to sensor locations;(2)calculating refraction point locations using the shortest travel principle and orthogonal constraints;(3)determining source coordinates using Taylor's first-order expansion.The results from laboratory AE experiments demonstrate that the average localization accuracy of the new method is only 6.5 mm,which is 66%more precise than the accuracy(19.4 mm)of the traditional method.Furthermore,simulation results indicate that the new method is not affected by the refraction ratio of the media and maintains the highest positioning accuracy across various arrival and velocity errors.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12241205 and 12032019)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFA1203200)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDB0620101 and XDB0620103)。
文摘The initial stresses widely exist in elastic materials.While achieving a continuum stress-free configuration through compatible unloading is desirable,mechanical unloading alone frequently proves insufficient,posing challenges in avoiding virtual stress-free configurations.In this paper,we introduce a novel concept of equivalent temperature variation to counteract the incompatible initial strain.Our focus is on initially stressed cylindrical and spherical elastomers,where we first derive the Saint-Venant,Beltrami-Michell,and Volterra integral conditions in orthogonal curvilinear coordinates using the exterior differential form theory.It is shown that for any given axially or spherically distributed initial stress,an equivalent temperature variation always exists.Furthermore,we propose two innovative initial stress forms based on the steady-state heat conduction.By introducing an equivalent temperature variation,the initial stress can be released through a compatible thermo-mechanical unloading process,offering valuable insights into the constitutive theory of initially stressed elastic materials.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant No.2023YFC3206501 and 2022YFFO802600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52369003,42262010 and 42374166)+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China (Grant No.2023LHMS04011 and2022MS04009)the Application Technology Research and Development Project of Jungar Banner (Grant No.2023YY-18 and 2023YY-19)the First-class Academic Subjects Special Research Project of the Education Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Grant No.YLXKZX-NND-010)the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Science and Technology Leading Talent Team (Grant No.2022LJRC0007)the Inner Mongolia Agricultural University Basic Research Project(BR22-12-04)the Program for Innovative Research Team in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Grant No.NMGIRT2313)the Basic Scientific Research Project of Institutions of Higher(Grant No.JY20230090)。
文摘In conventional fi nite diff erence numerical simulation of seismic waves,regular grids in Cartesian coordinates are used to divide the calculated region.When simulating seismic wave fi elds under an irregular surface,such grids are unsuitable to realize the free boundary condition.They also easily generate false scattered waves at the corners of the grids owing to the approximation of the stepped grids.These issues affect the simulation accuracy.This study introduces an orthogonal body-fitted grid generation technique in computational fl uid dynamics for generating grids in transversely isotropic(TI)media under an irregular surface.The fi rst-order velocity-stress equation in curvilinear coordinates is calculated using the optimized nonstaggered grids finite difference method.The point oscillation generated by the nonstaggered grids difference is eliminated by selective filtering.The orthogonal body-fitted grids can accurately describe the irregular surface.Further,the orthogonality of the grids allows the implementation of free boundary conditions without complicated coordinate transformation and interpolation operations.Numerical examples show that the numerical solutions obtained by this method agree well with the analytical solutions.By comparing the simulation results of the proposed method with those of the regular grid difference method,the proposed method can eff ectively eliminate the false scattered waves caused by the stepped grids under the condition of the same grid spacing.Thus,the accuracy of the numerical simulation is improved.In addition,the simulation results of the three-layer TI media model on an irregular surface show that the proposed method is also suitable for complex models.
