In recent years,the field of neuroimmunology has witnessed a profound paradigm shift.Research has expanded beyond the traditional focus on the central nervous system to unravel the dynamic interplay between peripheral...In recent years,the field of neuroimmunology has witnessed a profound paradigm shift.Research has expanded beyond the traditional focus on the central nervous system to unravel the dynamic interplay between peripheral immunity and neural networks.Cutting-edge methodologies have unmasked a tripartite communication axis enabling peripheral immune signals to mediate the CNS:(1)neural communication via vagal afferents,(2)humoral signaling through circumventricular organ cytokine diffusion,and(3)cellular interactions involving bone marrow-derived macrophages[1].展开更多
Multimedia semantic communication has been receiving increasing attention due to its significant enhancement of communication efficiency.Semantic coding,which is oriented towards extracting and encoding the key semant...Multimedia semantic communication has been receiving increasing attention due to its significant enhancement of communication efficiency.Semantic coding,which is oriented towards extracting and encoding the key semantics of video for transmission,is a key aspect in the framework of multimedia semantic communication.In this paper,we propose a facial video semantic coding method with low bitrate based on the temporal continuity of video semantics.At the sender’s end,we selectively transmit facial keypoints and deformation information,allocating distinct bitrates to different keypoints across frames.Compressive techniques involving sampling and quantization are employed to reduce the bitrate while retaining facial key semantic information.At the receiver’s end,a GAN-based generative network is utilized for reconstruction,effectively mitigating block artifacts and buffering problems present in traditional codec algorithms under low bitrates.The performance of the proposed approach is validated on multiple datasets,such as VoxCeleb and TalkingHead-1kH,employing metrics such as LPIPS,DISTS,and AKD for assessment.Experimental results demonstrate significant advantages over traditional codec methods,achieving up to approximately 10-fold bitrate reduction in prolonged,stable head pose scenarios across diverse conversational video settings.展开更多
Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whethe...Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.展开更多
You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where peop...You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where people engaged in free debates on political and social issues.展开更多
1 With no famous coaches and only a small number of professional players,an amateur soccer league in Jiangsu Province has caught people's attention,mostly because of local fans'great passion and humorous talk.
Synthesizing a real⁃time,high⁃resolution,and lip⁃sync digital human is a challenging task.Although the Wav2Lip model represents a remarkable advancement in real⁃time lip⁃sync,its clarity is still limited.To address th...Synthesizing a real⁃time,high⁃resolution,and lip⁃sync digital human is a challenging task.Although the Wav2Lip model represents a remarkable advancement in real⁃time lip⁃sync,its clarity is still limited.To address this,we enhanced the Wav2Lip model in this study and trained it on a high⁃resolution video dataset produced in our laboratory.Experimental results indicate that the improved Wav2Lip model produces digital humans with greater clarity than the original model,while maintaining its real⁃time performance and accurate lip⁃sync.We implemented the improved Wav2Lip model in a government interface application,generating a government digital human.Testing revealed that this government digital human can interact seamlessly with users in real⁃time,delivering clear visuals and synthesized speech that closely resembles a human voice.展开更多
Contemporary university students are confronted with multiple challenges,including academic pressure,employment anxiety,and interpersonal conflicts.Traditional approaches to heart-to-heart talks often exhibit limitati...Contemporary university students are confronted with multiple challenges,including academic pressure,employment anxiety,and interpersonal conflicts.Traditional approaches to heart-to-heart talks often exhibit limitations,such as“over-reliance on problem etiology”and“the marginalization of student agency,”which hinder their effectiveness in addressing students’individualized needs and enhancing the efficacy of counselors’work.Grounded in the solution-focused approach(SFA),this study employs a literature review methodology to systematically examine the core tenets of SFA-namely,its“solution-oriented perspective”and emphasis on“accumulating small changes”-as well as key techniques such as empowerment-oriented questioning and action reinforcement.Integrating these elements with the specific context of university counseling dialogues,the paper constructs a three-stage application framework encompassing“pre-session preparation,in-session implementation,and post-session follow-up.”This framework is designed to enhance the pertinence and effectiveness of heart-to-heart talks by clarifying conversation goals,focusing on student resources,detailing action steps,and reinforcing outcomes.It aims to provide counselors with actionable guidance while also offering interdisciplinary theoretical support for improving the quality of ideological and political education and mental health counseling in universities.Ultimately,the framework seeks to strengthen students’agency and autonomous problem-solving capabilities.展开更多
If Treasures Could Talk Season IV Chief Director:Xu Huan Length:25 Episodes Producers:China Central Television(CCTV),and National Cultural Heritage Administration Broadcasting Platforms:bilibili,iQIYI,Tecent Video,Mig...If Treasures Could Talk Season IV Chief Director:Xu Huan Length:25 Episodes Producers:China Central Television(CCTV),and National Cultural Heritage Administration Broadcasting Platforms:bilibili,iQIYI,Tecent Video,Migu Video,and Youku The documentary series tells the stories of cultural relics from Song(960-1279)to Qing(1644-1911)dynasties in five-minute episodes.Through presenting the Chinese spirit,aesthetics,and values represented in each relic,it gives viewers a broader understanding of Chinese culture.展开更多
The"Talk to the Plants"course,as an interdisciplinary integrated teaching innovation practice course,aims to break through the knowledge-imparting model of traditional botany education.It establishes a profo...The"Talk to the Plants"course,as an interdisciplinary integrated teaching innovation practice course,aims to break through the knowledge-imparting model of traditional botany education.It establishes a profound interactive bridge between humans and plants,cultivating students'ecological awareness,scientific literacy,and humanistic values.With life education at its core,the course integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from botany,ecology,psychology,and arts.Leveraging modern technologies including VR/AR and sensor monitoring,it creates immersive learning environments that guide students to engage with plants through scientific inquiry,emotional empathy,and artistic expression.This exploration establishes a new paradigm for developing well-rounded talents in ecological civilization while offering both theoretical insights and practical models for interdisciplinary curriculum reform in the new era,demonstrating significant value in educational innovation.展开更多
“What are you/we talking about?”是英语口语交际中常见的习语构式,不仅具有规约意义和语境制约下的语用意义,而且用来调节和管理前述话语与交际行为,属于元语用意识指示语。本文基于元语用理论,通过分析美国当代英语语料库口语子库...“What are you/we talking about?”是英语口语交际中常见的习语构式,不仅具有规约意义和语境制约下的语用意义,而且用来调节和管理前述话语与交际行为,属于元语用意识指示语。本文基于元语用理论,通过分析美国当代英语语料库口语子库中构式“What are you/we talking about?”的语用意义,揭示其在不同语境下说话人的元语用意识体现。研究发现,构式“What are you/we talking about?”体现说话人对交际中语篇、信息、发话人和交际双方四个维度的元语用意识,具体表现在管理话语组织结构,为听话人提供认知解读框架,构建权威身份,管理人际亲疏关系。本研究拓展了构式研究的理论视角,对构式的元语用阐释有助于我们更全面地推理和解读说话人的交际意图。展开更多
基金supported by the STI2030-Major Projects(2021ZD0200600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81971269).
文摘In recent years,the field of neuroimmunology has witnessed a profound paradigm shift.Research has expanded beyond the traditional focus on the central nervous system to unravel the dynamic interplay between peripheral immunity and neural networks.Cutting-edge methodologies have unmasked a tripartite communication axis enabling peripheral immune signals to mediate the CNS:(1)neural communication via vagal afferents,(2)humoral signaling through circumventricular organ cytokine diffusion,and(3)cellular interactions involving bone marrow-derived macrophages[1].
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. NSFC 61925105, 62322109, 62171257 and U22B2001)the Xplorer Prize in Information and Electronics technologiesthe Tsinghua University (Department of Electronic Engineering)-Nantong Research Institute for Advanced Communication Technologies Joint Research Center for Space, Air, Ground and Sea Cooperative Communication Network Technology
文摘Multimedia semantic communication has been receiving increasing attention due to its significant enhancement of communication efficiency.Semantic coding,which is oriented towards extracting and encoding the key semantics of video for transmission,is a key aspect in the framework of multimedia semantic communication.In this paper,we propose a facial video semantic coding method with low bitrate based on the temporal continuity of video semantics.At the sender’s end,we selectively transmit facial keypoints and deformation information,allocating distinct bitrates to different keypoints across frames.Compressive techniques involving sampling and quantization are employed to reduce the bitrate while retaining facial key semantic information.At the receiver’s end,a GAN-based generative network is utilized for reconstruction,effectively mitigating block artifacts and buffering problems present in traditional codec algorithms under low bitrates.The performance of the proposed approach is validated on multiple datasets,such as VoxCeleb and TalkingHead-1kH,employing metrics such as LPIPS,DISTS,and AKD for assessment.Experimental results demonstrate significant advantages over traditional codec methods,achieving up to approximately 10-fold bitrate reduction in prolonged,stable head pose scenarios across diverse conversational video settings.
文摘Being able to convey the nuances of each culture constitutes the true meaning of cultural exchanges.INTERPRETER,talk show performer,presenter,and art dealer.Li Song,born in the 1980s in Shanghai,wears many hats.Whether on the stage,television set,or at a Sino-French activity,most likely,this dynamic man will be there.
文摘You may not expect that the talk shows that frequently dominate the charts today originated from coffee shops in England in the 18th century.The coffee shop was a breeding place for early public discussions,where people engaged in free debates on political and social issues.
文摘1 With no famous coaches and only a small number of professional players,an amateur soccer league in Jiangsu Province has caught people's attention,mostly because of local fans'great passion and humorous talk.
基金Sponsored by Collaborative Education Projects Between Industry and Academia by Ministry of Education(Grant No.230801065261444)Humanities and Social Sciences Pre Research Fund Project of Zhejiang University of Technology(Grant No.SKY-ZX-20220207).
文摘Synthesizing a real⁃time,high⁃resolution,and lip⁃sync digital human is a challenging task.Although the Wav2Lip model represents a remarkable advancement in real⁃time lip⁃sync,its clarity is still limited.To address this,we enhanced the Wav2Lip model in this study and trained it on a high⁃resolution video dataset produced in our laboratory.Experimental results indicate that the improved Wav2Lip model produces digital humans with greater clarity than the original model,while maintaining its real⁃time performance and accurate lip⁃sync.We implemented the improved Wav2Lip model in a government interface application,generating a government digital human.Testing revealed that this government digital human can interact seamlessly with users in real⁃time,delivering clear visuals and synthesized speech that closely resembles a human voice.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Beijing Electronic Science and Technology Institute“Research on the Model of Building a Positive Academic Atmosphere in Universities Under the Framework of Comprehensive Moral,Intellectual,Physical,Aesthetic,and Labor Education”(Grant No.3282024036)。
文摘Contemporary university students are confronted with multiple challenges,including academic pressure,employment anxiety,and interpersonal conflicts.Traditional approaches to heart-to-heart talks often exhibit limitations,such as“over-reliance on problem etiology”and“the marginalization of student agency,”which hinder their effectiveness in addressing students’individualized needs and enhancing the efficacy of counselors’work.Grounded in the solution-focused approach(SFA),this study employs a literature review methodology to systematically examine the core tenets of SFA-namely,its“solution-oriented perspective”and emphasis on“accumulating small changes”-as well as key techniques such as empowerment-oriented questioning and action reinforcement.Integrating these elements with the specific context of university counseling dialogues,the paper constructs a three-stage application framework encompassing“pre-session preparation,in-session implementation,and post-session follow-up.”This framework is designed to enhance the pertinence and effectiveness of heart-to-heart talks by clarifying conversation goals,focusing on student resources,detailing action steps,and reinforcing outcomes.It aims to provide counselors with actionable guidance while also offering interdisciplinary theoretical support for improving the quality of ideological and political education and mental health counseling in universities.Ultimately,the framework seeks to strengthen students’agency and autonomous problem-solving capabilities.
文摘If Treasures Could Talk Season IV Chief Director:Xu Huan Length:25 Episodes Producers:China Central Television(CCTV),and National Cultural Heritage Administration Broadcasting Platforms:bilibili,iQIYI,Tecent Video,Migu Video,and Youku The documentary series tells the stories of cultural relics from Song(960-1279)to Qing(1644-1911)dynasties in five-minute episodes.Through presenting the Chinese spirit,aesthetics,and values represented in each relic,it gives viewers a broader understanding of Chinese culture.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2023NSFSC1172).
文摘The"Talk to the Plants"course,as an interdisciplinary integrated teaching innovation practice course,aims to break through the knowledge-imparting model of traditional botany education.It establishes a profound interactive bridge between humans and plants,cultivating students'ecological awareness,scientific literacy,and humanistic values.With life education at its core,the course integrates multidisciplinary knowledge from botany,ecology,psychology,and arts.Leveraging modern technologies including VR/AR and sensor monitoring,it creates immersive learning environments that guide students to engage with plants through scientific inquiry,emotional empathy,and artistic expression.This exploration establishes a new paradigm for developing well-rounded talents in ecological civilization while offering both theoretical insights and practical models for interdisciplinary curriculum reform in the new era,demonstrating significant value in educational innovation.
文摘“What are you/we talking about?”是英语口语交际中常见的习语构式,不仅具有规约意义和语境制约下的语用意义,而且用来调节和管理前述话语与交际行为,属于元语用意识指示语。本文基于元语用理论,通过分析美国当代英语语料库口语子库中构式“What are you/we talking about?”的语用意义,揭示其在不同语境下说话人的元语用意识体现。研究发现,构式“What are you/we talking about?”体现说话人对交际中语篇、信息、发话人和交际双方四个维度的元语用意识,具体表现在管理话语组织结构,为听话人提供认知解读框架,构建权威身份,管理人际亲疏关系。本研究拓展了构式研究的理论视角,对构式的元语用阐释有助于我们更全面地推理和解读说话人的交际意图。
