Descriptive signs in radiology can aid in easier pattern recognition and quicker diagnosis.In spinal cord ischemia,paired anterior-horn T2-hyperintensities have traditionally been known as the“owl’s eyes”or“snake ...Descriptive signs in radiology can aid in easier pattern recognition and quicker diagnosis.In spinal cord ischemia,paired anterior-horn T2-hyperintensities have traditionally been known as the“owl’s eyes”or“snake eyes”sign.We discuss how these signs,while visually apt,convey no pathophysiologic context and propose renaming this finding the“snake bite sign”.The image still evokes two punctate marks,yet the metaphor extends to a snake bite(two fang-like dots)rather than two bright foci(eyes)staring back at the viewer.Moreover,besides the sign metaphorically resembling a traumatic puncture of the two fangs,on the occasion of a venomous snake bite occurring elsewhere,additional neurological consequences may occur,paralleling the neurological deficits seen in anterior spinal artery infarction and several mimicking myelopathies,thus further high-lighting the analogy.Such clinically driven terminology may facilitate teaching,enable diagnostic recall,and improve interdisciplinary communication.展开更多
This study provides an updated checklist of snake species in China,building upon the 2020 checklist and incorporating comprehensive review of relevant literature published from 2020 to December 2024,as well as pre-202...This study provides an updated checklist of snake species in China,building upon the 2020 checklist and incorporating comprehensive review of relevant literature published from 2020 to December 2024,as well as pre-2020 sources that may have been overlooked.As of the end of 2024,the Chinese Serpents fauna included 19 families,71 genera,and 355 species of snakes.Significant progress has been made in the past five years,including the description of one new family,one new genus,and 60 new species.One subfamily and seven subspecies were elevated to full status,and 12 species were resurrected as valid species.Four genera and 27 species were newly recorded,three genera and four species were synonymized,and one family,four genera,and 12 species were excluded from the documented herpetofauna.This updated list highlights the presence of significant snake diversity and unresolved taxonomic challenges,emphasizing the potential for further discoveries.It also identifies under-researched groups,stressing the urgent need for focused taxonomic and ecological efforts to enhance our understanding of snake biodiversity in China.展开更多
We editorialized on this study published by Zou et al.Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common clinical symptom,and hemocoagulase is frequently used to treat hemorrhagic conditions.However,studies have shown that hemocoa...We editorialized on this study published by Zou et al.Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common clinical symptom,and hemocoagulase is frequently used to treat hemorrhagic conditions.However,studies have shown that hemocoagulase treatment may induce acquired hypofibrinogenemia,further aggravating the bleeding.Zou et al retrospectively analyzed 109 gastrointestinal bleeding cases to explore the hazards underlying hypofibrinogenemia induced by hemocoagulase,and identified higher total dose of hemocoagulase and female sex,as well as low baseline fibrinogen levels as significant hazards.Consequently,clinicians should be aware of both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors when using hemocoagulase among this patient population,and remain vigilant for the potential development of hemocoagulase-induced hypofibrinogenemia.展开更多
BACKGROUND Bothrops envenomation is a common medical emergency in tropical areas and is characterized by local and systemic complications,such as edema,coagulopathy,and tissue necrosis.Cardiovascular manifestations ar...BACKGROUND Bothrops envenomation is a common medical emergency in tropical areas and is characterized by local and systemic complications,such as edema,coagulopathy,and tissue necrosis.Cardiovascular manifestations are rare and poorly documented,contributing to the complexity of its clinical management.CASE SUMMARY We described a rare cardiac complication in a 65-year-old female patient,who initially presented with mild Bothrops envenomation.She experienced localized edema and erythema but with a lack of systemic symptoms.During the evaluation we detected asymptomatic sinus bradycardia and QTc prolongation(523 milliseconds)that progressed to severe arrhythmias that required implantation of a permanent pacemaker.Management included the administration of polyvalent antiphonic serum,fresh frozen plasma transfusions,and intensive care unit monitoring.Imaging and laboratory studies ruled out ischemic,metabolic,or electrolytic etiologies for the cardiac alterations.The patient recovered favorably after the intervention and was discharged without further complications.CONCLUSION This case underscored the need for cardiac monitoring after snakebite envenomation as well as further research on venom-induced cardiotoxic mechanisms.展开更多
Spring Festival events in the capital combined tradition with new tech to celebrate the Year of the Snake in an innovative yet nostalgic way.WITH public spaces becoming popular destinations for tourists,over a hundred...Spring Festival events in the capital combined tradition with new tech to celebrate the Year of the Snake in an innovative yet nostalgic way.WITH public spaces becoming popular destinations for tourists,over a hundred museums,art galleries,and performance centers organized celebration events for the Spring Festival.Beijing’s museums alone received nearly 2.4 million visitors during the eight-day holiday from January 28 to February 4.展开更多
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar.The Snake symbolizes wisdom and wealth,both welcome assets for crop science and scientists.In bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new,I would lik...2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar.The Snake symbolizes wisdom and wealth,both welcome assets for crop science and scientists.In bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new,I would like to thank all editors and reviewers who have generously contributed their time,effort,and expertise to The Crop Journal.I thank our devoted authors and readers for being a part of our journal community.Without all their hard work and passion,The Crop Journal is a mission impossible.展开更多
Cultural Relics World Issue 1,2025 Research on the Zodiac Snake Cultural Artifacts With the“Spring Festival,a Social Practice of the Chinese People Celebrating the Traditional New Year”being successfully included in...Cultural Relics World Issue 1,2025 Research on the Zodiac Snake Cultural Artifacts With the“Spring Festival,a Social Practice of the Chinese People Celebrating the Traditional New Year”being successfully included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,the Chinese traditional festival with the zodiac as the symbol has more and more extensive influence in the world.The snake,as one of the early totems of the Chinese nation,ranks 6th in the twelve zodiac signs,corresponding to“Si”in the 12 terrestrial branches.The issue launches the special topic of“Research on the Zodiac Snake Cultural Artifacts”,compiling 10 articles with the purpose of exploring the types,characteristics,origins and evolution of snake cultural relics from multiple perspectives,interpreting their cultural connotations,and the changes in the reflected spiritual beliefs and ideas.展开更多
The global incidence of Alzheimer's Disease(AD)is on a swift rise.The Electroencephalogram(EEG)signals is an effective tool for the identification of AD and its initial Mild Cognitive Impairment(MCI)stage using ma...The global incidence of Alzheimer's Disease(AD)is on a swift rise.The Electroencephalogram(EEG)signals is an effective tool for the identification of AD and its initial Mild Cognitive Impairment(MCI)stage using machine learning models.Analysis of AD using EEG involves multi-channel analysis.However,the use of multiple channels may impact the classification performance due to data redundancy and complexity.In this work,a hybrid EEG channel selection is proposed using a combination of Reptile Search Algorithm and Snake Optimizer(RSO)for AD and MCI detection based on decomposition methods.Empirical Mode Decomposition(EMD),Low-Complexity Orthogonal Wavelet Filter Banks(LCOWFB),Variational Mode Decomposition,and discrete-wavelet transform decomposition techniques have been employed for subbands-based EEG analysis.We extracted thirty-four features from each subband of EEG signals.Finally,a hybrid RSO optimizer is compared with five individual metaheuristic algorithms for effective channel selection.The effectiveness of this model is assessed by two publicly accessible AD EEG datasets.An accuracy of 99.22% was achieved for binary classification from RSO with EMD using 4(out of 16)EEG channels.Moreover,the RSO with LCOWFBs obtained 89.68%the average accuracy for three-class classification using 7(out of 19)channels.The performance reveals that RSO performs better than individual Metaheuristic algorithms with 60%fewer channels and improved accuracy of 4%than existing AD detection techniques.展开更多
From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa,and from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the emblematic symbols of healing in Greece,the snake has woven itself into the fabric of hum...From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa,and from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the emblematic symbols of healing in Greece,the snake has woven itself into the fabric of human culture.Whether as a symbol of fertility,wisdom,healing,or mystery,the snake continues to inspire and intrigue.As 2025 marks the Chinese Year of the Snake,it is an opportune moment to explore the profound and multifaceted roles snakes play in the cultures and myths of civilisations worldwide.展开更多
The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local ope...The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local opera in Zhejiang Province)scene"the Legend of the White Snake"was performed at the Muth Theatre in Vienna,drawing enthusiastic responses.展开更多
Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home...Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home and abroad.In the speech,he prayed for the young to be wise and for the elderly to enjoy peace and wellbeing,wished for the country's prosperity and world peace,and wished that everything would go well in the Year of the Wood Snake and the virtuous be blessed.展开更多
针对轮廓复杂多变、细节信息丰富等多因素,导致变电建筑重建效果不佳的问题,提出基于轮廓拼接的变电建筑数字三维重建算法。基于改进Snake模型提取变电建筑目标轮廓,为后续的三维重建提供关键轮廓信息;基于获取的二维轮廓信息,利用运动...针对轮廓复杂多变、细节信息丰富等多因素,导致变电建筑重建效果不佳的问题,提出基于轮廓拼接的变电建筑数字三维重建算法。基于改进Snake模型提取变电建筑目标轮廓,为后续的三维重建提供关键轮廓信息;基于获取的二维轮廓信息,利用运动恢复结构(Structure from Motion,SfM)完成变电建筑的三维轮廓重建;通过Jaccard距离和最近点迭代(ICP)算法将多个轮廓碎片精确拼接为完整的变电建筑三维轮廓,并使用附加三维线约束的网格优化算法对所构建三维轮廓实行优化,完成最终的变电建筑数字三维重建。实验结果表明:所提方法在变电建筑轮廓及三维重建中展现出高精度、细节保留良好且整体连贯性佳的优势。展开更多
Chinese Tourism Participates in the Kanazawa Travel Expo in Japan,From June 28 to June 29,China National Tourist Office in Osaka participated in the 2025 Kanazawa Travel Expo held in Kanazawa City,Ishikawa Prefecture,...Chinese Tourism Participates in the Kanazawa Travel Expo in Japan,From June 28 to June 29,China National Tourist Office in Osaka participated in the 2025 Kanazawa Travel Expo held in Kanazawa City,Ishikawa Prefecture,Japan.Throughout the event,China National Tourist Office booth attracted a steady stream of visitors.Souvenirs such as giant panda fans and auspicious snake-themed merchandise drew considerable attention.The expo highlighted the unique charm of Shanghai,covering various aspects including history and culture,urban landmarks,culinary experiences,and received unanimous praise from the audience on the spot.展开更多
In ancient China,the snake was worshipped as a totem.In Chinese mythology,Nüwa and Fuxi,the deities who created humans,were half human and half snake.Folk art depicts them as conjoined,with interlocked tails.Whil...In ancient China,the snake was worshipped as a totem.In Chinese mythology,Nüwa and Fuxi,the deities who created humans,were half human and half snake.Folk art depicts them as conjoined,with interlocked tails.While in Western culture the serpent is regarded as the tempter who caused the fall of man,in ancient Chinese philosophy,the snake is a symbol of fertility and vitality.As it has the disposition to shed skin,the snake is also emblematic of regeneration and a new beginning.展开更多
Objective:To develop a rapid diagnostic kit for identifying snake venom types,aimed at providing a basis for clinical diagnosis and laying a foundation for early treatment through quick blood testing of injured patien...Objective:To develop a rapid diagnostic kit for identifying snake venom types,aimed at providing a basis for clinical diagnosis and laying a foundation for early treatment through quick blood testing of injured patients.Methods:Anti-snake venom immunoglobulin(IgG)was prepared,biotinylated specific IgG was screened,detection enzyme-labeled strips were produced,and rapid identification of snakebites was performed.Pre-experimental verification was conducted to establish standard curves and confirm specificity.The kit was tested on clinical samples and the results were analyzed.Repeatability and stability were evaluated through multiple repeated tests and experiments under different storage conditions.Finally,sensitivity and specificity were calculated,receiver operating characteristic curves(ROC curves)were drawn,and statistical analysis software was used for data analysis to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the kit.Results:The test showed high sensitivity and specificity.Conclusion:The rapid diagnostic kit for identifying snake venom types in blood tests demonstrates high reliability and effectiveness in clinical diagnosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND With the widespread use of hemocoagulase in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding,clinicians have become increasingly concerned about coagulation dis-orders associated with this medication.Risk factors fo...BACKGROUND With the widespread use of hemocoagulase in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding,clinicians have become increasingly concerned about coagulation dis-orders associated with this medication.Risk factors for hypofibrinogenemia asso-ciated with hemocoagulase are poorly understood.AIM To determine risk factors for hemocoagulase-associated hypofibrinogenemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the medical documentation of hospit-alized patients treated with hemocoagulase for gastrointestinal bleeding.Hypofib-rinogenemia was defined as a decrease in plasma fibrinogen concentration to less than 2.0 g/L.The included patients were divided into two groups:acquired hypofibrinogenemia group and non-hypofibrinogenemia group.We used logistic regression analysis to identify potential risk factors and established risk assess-RESULTS There were 36 patients in the acquired hypofibrinogenemia group and 73 patients in the non-hypofibrinogenemia group.The hypofibrinogenemia group showed higher rates of intensive care unit admissions(P=0.021),more female patients(P=0.005),higher in-hospital mortality(P=0.027),larger hemocoagulase doses(P=0.026),more Packed Red Cells transfusions(P=0.024),and lower baseline fibrinogen levels(P<0.000).Binary logistic regression was employed to examine the risk factors associated with acquired hypofibrinogenemia.The analysis revealed that baseline fibrinogen[odds ratio(OR)0.252,95%CI:0.137-0.464,P<0.000],total hemocoagulase doses(OR 1.074,95%CI:1.015-1.137,P=0.014),and female gender(OR 2.856,95%CI:1.015–8.037,P=0.047)were statist-ically significant risk factors.CONCLUSION Higher doses of total hemocoagulase,female gender,and a lower baseline fibrinogen level were risk factors for hemocoagulase-associated hypofibrinogenemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.展开更多
Influenced by rapid changes in climate and landscape features since the Miocene,widely distributed species provide suitable models to study the environmental impact on their evolution and current genetic diversity.The...Influenced by rapid changes in climate and landscape features since the Miocene,widely distributed species provide suitable models to study the environmental impact on their evolution and current genetic diversity.The dice snake Natrix tessellata,widely distributed in the Western Palearctic is one such species.We aimed to resolve a detailed phylogeography of N.tessellata with a focus on the Central Asian clade with 4 and the Anatolia clade with 3 mitochondrial lineages,trace their origin,and correlate the environmental changes that affected their distribution through time.The expected time of divergence of both clades began at 3.7 Mya in the Pliocene,reaching lineage differentiation approximately 1 million years later.The genetic diversity in both clades is rich,suggesting different ancestral areas,glacial refugia,demographic changes,and colonization routes.The Caspian lineage is the most widespread lineage in Central Asia,distributed around the Caspian Sea and reaching the foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains in Afghanistan,and Eastern European lowlands in the west.Its distribution is limited by deserts,moun-tains,and cold steppe environments.Similarly,Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan lineages followed the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya water systems in Central Asia,with ranges delimited by the large Kyzylkum and Karakum deserts.On the western side,there are several lineages within the Anatolia clade that converged in the central part of the peninsula with 2 being endemic to Western Asia.The distribution of both main clades was affected by expansion from their Pleistocene glacial refugia around the Caspian Sea and in the valleys of Central Asia as well as by environmental changes,mostly through aridification.展开更多
文摘Descriptive signs in radiology can aid in easier pattern recognition and quicker diagnosis.In spinal cord ischemia,paired anterior-horn T2-hyperintensities have traditionally been known as the“owl’s eyes”or“snake eyes”sign.We discuss how these signs,while visually apt,convey no pathophysiologic context and propose renaming this finding the“snake bite sign”.The image still evokes two punctate marks,yet the metaphor extends to a snake bite(two fang-like dots)rather than two bright foci(eyes)staring back at the viewer.Moreover,besides the sign metaphorically resembling a traumatic puncture of the two fangs,on the occasion of a venomous snake bite occurring elsewhere,additional neurological consequences may occur,paralleling the neurological deficits seen in anterior spinal artery infarction and several mimicking myelopathies,thus further high-lighting the analogy.Such clinically driven terminology may facilitate teaching,enable diagnostic recall,and improve interdisciplinary communication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32200363,32325011,32220103004,32400361,32300370)International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (071GJHZ2023041MI)+2 种基金Biological Resources Programme,Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASTAX-24-051,CAS-TAX-24-052)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2023M743416)Sichuan Science and Technology Program (2024NSFSC1180)。
文摘This study provides an updated checklist of snake species in China,building upon the 2020 checklist and incorporating comprehensive review of relevant literature published from 2020 to December 2024,as well as pre-2020 sources that may have been overlooked.As of the end of 2024,the Chinese Serpents fauna included 19 families,71 genera,and 355 species of snakes.Significant progress has been made in the past five years,including the description of one new family,one new genus,and 60 new species.One subfamily and seven subspecies were elevated to full status,and 12 species were resurrected as valid species.Four genera and 27 species were newly recorded,three genera and four species were synonymized,and one family,four genera,and 12 species were excluded from the documented herpetofauna.This updated list highlights the presence of significant snake diversity and unresolved taxonomic challenges,emphasizing the potential for further discoveries.It also identifies under-researched groups,stressing the urgent need for focused taxonomic and ecological efforts to enhance our understanding of snake biodiversity in China.
文摘We editorialized on this study published by Zou et al.Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common clinical symptom,and hemocoagulase is frequently used to treat hemorrhagic conditions.However,studies have shown that hemocoagulase treatment may induce acquired hypofibrinogenemia,further aggravating the bleeding.Zou et al retrospectively analyzed 109 gastrointestinal bleeding cases to explore the hazards underlying hypofibrinogenemia induced by hemocoagulase,and identified higher total dose of hemocoagulase and female sex,as well as low baseline fibrinogen levels as significant hazards.Consequently,clinicians should be aware of both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors when using hemocoagulase among this patient population,and remain vigilant for the potential development of hemocoagulase-induced hypofibrinogenemia.
文摘BACKGROUND Bothrops envenomation is a common medical emergency in tropical areas and is characterized by local and systemic complications,such as edema,coagulopathy,and tissue necrosis.Cardiovascular manifestations are rare and poorly documented,contributing to the complexity of its clinical management.CASE SUMMARY We described a rare cardiac complication in a 65-year-old female patient,who initially presented with mild Bothrops envenomation.She experienced localized edema and erythema but with a lack of systemic symptoms.During the evaluation we detected asymptomatic sinus bradycardia and QTc prolongation(523 milliseconds)that progressed to severe arrhythmias that required implantation of a permanent pacemaker.Management included the administration of polyvalent antiphonic serum,fresh frozen plasma transfusions,and intensive care unit monitoring.Imaging and laboratory studies ruled out ischemic,metabolic,or electrolytic etiologies for the cardiac alterations.The patient recovered favorably after the intervention and was discharged without further complications.CONCLUSION This case underscored the need for cardiac monitoring after snakebite envenomation as well as further research on venom-induced cardiotoxic mechanisms.
文摘Spring Festival events in the capital combined tradition with new tech to celebrate the Year of the Snake in an innovative yet nostalgic way.WITH public spaces becoming popular destinations for tourists,over a hundred museums,art galleries,and performance centers organized celebration events for the Spring Festival.Beijing’s museums alone received nearly 2.4 million visitors during the eight-day holiday from January 28 to February 4.
文摘2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar.The Snake symbolizes wisdom and wealth,both welcome assets for crop science and scientists.In bidding farewell to the old and ushering in the new,I would like to thank all editors and reviewers who have generously contributed their time,effort,and expertise to The Crop Journal.I thank our devoted authors and readers for being a part of our journal community.Without all their hard work and passion,The Crop Journal is a mission impossible.
文摘Cultural Relics World Issue 1,2025 Research on the Zodiac Snake Cultural Artifacts With the“Spring Festival,a Social Practice of the Chinese People Celebrating the Traditional New Year”being successfully included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,the Chinese traditional festival with the zodiac as the symbol has more and more extensive influence in the world.The snake,as one of the early totems of the Chinese nation,ranks 6th in the twelve zodiac signs,corresponding to“Si”in the 12 terrestrial branches.The issue launches the special topic of“Research on the Zodiac Snake Cultural Artifacts”,compiling 10 articles with the purpose of exploring the types,characteristics,origins and evolution of snake cultural relics from multiple perspectives,interpreting their cultural connotations,and the changes in the reflected spiritual beliefs and ideas.
文摘The global incidence of Alzheimer's Disease(AD)is on a swift rise.The Electroencephalogram(EEG)signals is an effective tool for the identification of AD and its initial Mild Cognitive Impairment(MCI)stage using machine learning models.Analysis of AD using EEG involves multi-channel analysis.However,the use of multiple channels may impact the classification performance due to data redundancy and complexity.In this work,a hybrid EEG channel selection is proposed using a combination of Reptile Search Algorithm and Snake Optimizer(RSO)for AD and MCI detection based on decomposition methods.Empirical Mode Decomposition(EMD),Low-Complexity Orthogonal Wavelet Filter Banks(LCOWFB),Variational Mode Decomposition,and discrete-wavelet transform decomposition techniques have been employed for subbands-based EEG analysis.We extracted thirty-four features from each subband of EEG signals.Finally,a hybrid RSO optimizer is compared with five individual metaheuristic algorithms for effective channel selection.The effectiveness of this model is assessed by two publicly accessible AD EEG datasets.An accuracy of 99.22% was achieved for binary classification from RSO with EMD using 4(out of 16)EEG channels.Moreover,the RSO with LCOWFBs obtained 89.68%the average accuracy for three-class classification using 7(out of 19)channels.The performance reveals that RSO performs better than individual Metaheuristic algorithms with 60%fewer channels and improved accuracy of 4%than existing AD detection techniques.
文摘From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa,and from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the emblematic symbols of healing in Greece,the snake has woven itself into the fabric of human culture.Whether as a symbol of fertility,wisdom,healing,or mystery,the snake continues to inspire and intrigue.As 2025 marks the Chinese Year of the Snake,it is an opportune moment to explore the profound and multifaceted roles snakes play in the cultures and myths of civilisations worldwide.
文摘The Chinese Opera Season 2025 and International Exhibition of Chinese Opera opened in Vienna,the capital of Austria,on the evening of April 5.As the opening performance of the Season,a traditional Wu Opera(a local opera in Zhejiang Province)scene"the Legend of the White Snake"was performed at the Muth Theatre in Vienna,drawing enthusiastic responses.
文摘Panchen Rinpoche Sends Greetings for Tibetan New Year 2025 On the Tibetan New Year,Feb.28,Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po,one of the most influential figures in Tibetan Buddhism,extended greetings to Tibetans at home and abroad.In the speech,he prayed for the young to be wise and for the elderly to enjoy peace and wellbeing,wished for the country's prosperity and world peace,and wished that everything would go well in the Year of the Wood Snake and the virtuous be blessed.
文摘针对轮廓复杂多变、细节信息丰富等多因素,导致变电建筑重建效果不佳的问题,提出基于轮廓拼接的变电建筑数字三维重建算法。基于改进Snake模型提取变电建筑目标轮廓,为后续的三维重建提供关键轮廓信息;基于获取的二维轮廓信息,利用运动恢复结构(Structure from Motion,SfM)完成变电建筑的三维轮廓重建;通过Jaccard距离和最近点迭代(ICP)算法将多个轮廓碎片精确拼接为完整的变电建筑三维轮廓,并使用附加三维线约束的网格优化算法对所构建三维轮廓实行优化,完成最终的变电建筑数字三维重建。实验结果表明:所提方法在变电建筑轮廓及三维重建中展现出高精度、细节保留良好且整体连贯性佳的优势。
文摘Chinese Tourism Participates in the Kanazawa Travel Expo in Japan,From June 28 to June 29,China National Tourist Office in Osaka participated in the 2025 Kanazawa Travel Expo held in Kanazawa City,Ishikawa Prefecture,Japan.Throughout the event,China National Tourist Office booth attracted a steady stream of visitors.Souvenirs such as giant panda fans and auspicious snake-themed merchandise drew considerable attention.The expo highlighted the unique charm of Shanghai,covering various aspects including history and culture,urban landmarks,culinary experiences,and received unanimous praise from the audience on the spot.
文摘In ancient China,the snake was worshipped as a totem.In Chinese mythology,Nüwa and Fuxi,the deities who created humans,were half human and half snake.Folk art depicts them as conjoined,with interlocked tails.While in Western culture the serpent is regarded as the tempter who caused the fall of man,in ancient Chinese philosophy,the snake is a symbol of fertility and vitality.As it has the disposition to shed skin,the snake is also emblematic of regeneration and a new beginning.
基金Rapid Identification and Analysis of Snake Venom Types in Snakebites in Renshou County,(Project No.:2024KJZD072)。
文摘Objective:To develop a rapid diagnostic kit for identifying snake venom types,aimed at providing a basis for clinical diagnosis and laying a foundation for early treatment through quick blood testing of injured patients.Methods:Anti-snake venom immunoglobulin(IgG)was prepared,biotinylated specific IgG was screened,detection enzyme-labeled strips were produced,and rapid identification of snakebites was performed.Pre-experimental verification was conducted to establish standard curves and confirm specificity.The kit was tested on clinical samples and the results were analyzed.Repeatability and stability were evaluated through multiple repeated tests and experiments under different storage conditions.Finally,sensitivity and specificity were calculated,receiver operating characteristic curves(ROC curves)were drawn,and statistical analysis software was used for data analysis to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of the kit.Results:The test showed high sensitivity and specificity.Conclusion:The rapid diagnostic kit for identifying snake venom types in blood tests demonstrates high reliability and effectiveness in clinical diagnosis.
基金Supported by The First Batch of Key Discipline on Public Health in Chongqing.
文摘BACKGROUND With the widespread use of hemocoagulase in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding,clinicians have become increasingly concerned about coagulation dis-orders associated with this medication.Risk factors for hypofibrinogenemia asso-ciated with hemocoagulase are poorly understood.AIM To determine risk factors for hemocoagulase-associated hypofibrinogenemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the medical documentation of hospit-alized patients treated with hemocoagulase for gastrointestinal bleeding.Hypofib-rinogenemia was defined as a decrease in plasma fibrinogen concentration to less than 2.0 g/L.The included patients were divided into two groups:acquired hypofibrinogenemia group and non-hypofibrinogenemia group.We used logistic regression analysis to identify potential risk factors and established risk assess-RESULTS There were 36 patients in the acquired hypofibrinogenemia group and 73 patients in the non-hypofibrinogenemia group.The hypofibrinogenemia group showed higher rates of intensive care unit admissions(P=0.021),more female patients(P=0.005),higher in-hospital mortality(P=0.027),larger hemocoagulase doses(P=0.026),more Packed Red Cells transfusions(P=0.024),and lower baseline fibrinogen levels(P<0.000).Binary logistic regression was employed to examine the risk factors associated with acquired hypofibrinogenemia.The analysis revealed that baseline fibrinogen[odds ratio(OR)0.252,95%CI:0.137-0.464,P<0.000],total hemocoagulase doses(OR 1.074,95%CI:1.015-1.137,P=0.014),and female gender(OR 2.856,95%CI:1.015–8.037,P=0.047)were statist-ically significant risk factors.CONCLUSION Higher doses of total hemocoagulase,female gender,and a lower baseline fibrinogen level were risk factors for hemocoagulase-associated hypofibrinogenemia in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.
基金supported by the Slovak Research and Development Agency under the contract APVV-19-0076 and by the grant VEGA 1/0242/21 of the Scientific Grant Agency of the Slovak RepublicSH was supported by the German Research Foundation(DFG,grant no.HO 3792/8-1)The work of OK was carried out within the framework of research topics of the state assignments nos.121032300023-7 and 122031100282-2.The research of DJ in Afghanistan has been approved by the National Environmental Protection Agency of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan(permits for access to genetic resources nos.12429 and 12455).
文摘Influenced by rapid changes in climate and landscape features since the Miocene,widely distributed species provide suitable models to study the environmental impact on their evolution and current genetic diversity.The dice snake Natrix tessellata,widely distributed in the Western Palearctic is one such species.We aimed to resolve a detailed phylogeography of N.tessellata with a focus on the Central Asian clade with 4 and the Anatolia clade with 3 mitochondrial lineages,trace their origin,and correlate the environmental changes that affected their distribution through time.The expected time of divergence of both clades began at 3.7 Mya in the Pliocene,reaching lineage differentiation approximately 1 million years later.The genetic diversity in both clades is rich,suggesting different ancestral areas,glacial refugia,demographic changes,and colonization routes.The Caspian lineage is the most widespread lineage in Central Asia,distributed around the Caspian Sea and reaching the foothills of the Hindu Kush Mountains in Afghanistan,and Eastern European lowlands in the west.Its distribution is limited by deserts,moun-tains,and cold steppe environments.Similarly,Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan lineages followed the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya water systems in Central Asia,with ranges delimited by the large Kyzylkum and Karakum deserts.On the western side,there are several lineages within the Anatolia clade that converged in the central part of the peninsula with 2 being endemic to Western Asia.The distribution of both main clades was affected by expansion from their Pleistocene glacial refugia around the Caspian Sea and in the valleys of Central Asia as well as by environmental changes,mostly through aridification.
