Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)auscultation has a long history,and with advancements in equipment and analytical methods,the quantitative analysis of auscultation parameters has determined.However,the complexity and...Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)auscultation has a long history,and with advancements in equipment and analytical methods,the quantitative analysis of auscultation parameters has determined.However,the complexity and diversity of auscultation,along with variations in devices,analytical methods,and applications,bring challenges to its standardization and deeper application.This review presents the advancements in auscultation equipment and systems,auscultation characteristic parameters,and their application in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and syndromes over the past 10 years,while also exploring the progress and challenges of current digital research of auscultation.This review also proposes the establishment of standardized protocols for the collection and analysis of auscultation data,the incorporation of advanced artificial intelligence(AI)auscultation analysis methods,and an exploration of the diagnostic utility of auscultatory features in pulmonary diseases and syndromes,so as to provide more precise decision support for intelligent diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and syndromes.展开更多
AIM:To analyze ocular parameters and refractive status in children aged 3-12y and to explore differences in these parameters across age groups with identical refractive status for studying refractive progression.METHO...AIM:To analyze ocular parameters and refractive status in children aged 3-12y and to explore differences in these parameters across age groups with identical refractive status for studying refractive progression.METHODS:Demographic characteristics,cycloplegic refraction data,and ocular parameters of the participants were collected.Changes in ocular parameters were described according to different age groups.After adjusting for refractive factors,the relationship between age and ocular parameters was explored.Standard regression coefficients(β)obtained from multiple linear regressions were used to compare the magnitude of the effect of age on the parameters and ocular components on refractive power.RESULTS:Data were collected from the right eyes of 1504 participants.Lens thickness(LT)decreased with age,whereas the axial length(AL)and anterior chamber depth(ACD)increased.In the high-hyperopia group,changes in age were only associated with AL and LT.In the low-myopia group,the increase in age was also associated with corneal astigmatism.In the overall model,theβvalue for LT was the highest at 0.41,whereasβfor ACD and AL was significant in all groups except for the high-hyperopia group.Theβvalue of the LT on refractive power in children was slightly greater in the low age group than in the high age group.CONCLUSION:Among children with the same refractive status,the older the age,the longer the axis length and the thinner the lens.The lens affected refractive power in children in the younger age group more than in the older age group.The ocular parameter most affected by age was LT.展开更多
AIM:To assess the corneal biometric parameters and endothelial cell characteristics in microcornea patients,and exploring their correlations.METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 patients of microcornea with ...AIM:To assess the corneal biometric parameters and endothelial cell characteristics in microcornea patients,and exploring their correlations.METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 patients of microcornea with uveal coloboma(MCUC),13 patients of microcornea without coloboma(MCNC),and 30 age-matched healthy individuals(the control group).Corneal biometric parameters such as axial length(AL),anterior chamber depth(ACD),and white-to-white corneal diameter(WTW)were measured using the IOL Master.The corneal endothelial cell density(ECD),percentage of hexagonal cells(6A),average cell area(AVE),maximum cell area(MAX),minimum cell area(MIN),cell area standard deviation(SD),and coefficient of variation(CV)were collected by specular microscopy.RESULTS:This study included MCUC and MCNC patients with age-and sex-matched controls.All patients exhibited significantly reduced WTW(MCUC:8.51±0.71 mm;MCNC:9.08±0.42 mm)and worse logMAR BCVA(MCUC 0.62±0.43;MCNC 0.46±0.28)compared to controls(both P<0.001).The ECD was 3106.32±336.80 cells/mm²in the MCUC group and 2906.92±323.53 cells/mm²in the MCNC group,both significantly higher than the control group(2647.43±203.06 cells/mm²,P<0.05).In contrast,the CV,AVE,SD,and ACD in the MCUC and MCNC groups were significantly lower compared to controls(P<0.01).In patients with microcornea,the WTW was negatively correlated with the ECD and 6A,but positively with the CV,MAX,AVE,and SD.The ACD was negatively linked to the ECD,but positively to the AVE.CONCLUSION:The corneal ECD and 6A are increased,while the CV is decreased in patients with microcornea,particularly in those accompanied by uveal coloboma.The ECD and morphology demonstrate close correlations with the WTW and ACD.展开更多
Purpose–To investigate the influence of vehicle operation speed,curve geometry parameters and rail profile parameters on wheel–rail creepage in high-speed railway curves and propose a multi-parameter coordinated opt...Purpose–To investigate the influence of vehicle operation speed,curve geometry parameters and rail profile parameters on wheel–rail creepage in high-speed railway curves and propose a multi-parameter coordinated optimization strategy to reduce wheel–rail contact fatigue damage.Design/methodology/approach–Taking a small-radius curve of a high-speed railway as the research object,field measurements were conducted to obtain track parameters and wheel–rail profiles.A coupled vehicle-track dynamics model was established.Multiple numerical experiments were designed using the Latin Hypercube Sampling method to extract wheel-rail creepage indicators and construct a parameter-creepage response surface model.Findings–Key service parameters affecting wheel–rail creepage were identified,including the matching relationship between curve geometry and vehicle speed and rail profile parameters.The influence patterns of various parameters on wheel–rail creepage were revealed through response surface analysis,leading to the establishment of parameter optimization criteria.Originality/value–This study presents the systematic investigation of wheel–rail creepage characteristics under multi-parameter coupling in high-speed railway curves.A response surface-based parameter-creepage relationship model was established,and a multi-parameter coordinated optimization strategy was proposed.The research findings provide theoretical guidance for controlling wheel–rail contact fatigue damage and optimizing wheel–rail profiles in high-speed railway curves.展开更多
The interpretation and application of CPT(cone penetration test)results is characterized by considerable variability of data,either in measured or correlated parameters.According to the requirements of Eurocode 7 the ...The interpretation and application of CPT(cone penetration test)results is characterized by considerable variability of data,either in measured or correlated parameters.According to the requirements of Eurocode 7 the existing variability in soil properties has to be taken into account statistically during the determination of the characteristic values of each parameter.This should be done by selecting a cautious estimate of the value affecting the limit state.Obtaining the characteristic values of CPT measurements is not an easy task and on this aspect nor clear neither unified guidelines exist.This paper focuses in several approaches to characterize the cone resistance and the sleeve friction using simple statistical analysis,in order for these parameters to be applicable in design.Similar procedures are then applied to determine the characteristic values of correlated parameters from CPT such as the effective friction angle for sands and the undrained shear strength for clays.The resulting characteristic values of the considered parameters emphasize the fact that the prediction and the interpretation of characteristic values of soil properties is a complicated and biased procedure.展开更多
The serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle represents an optimal configuration for nextgeneration fighter aircraft characterized by low detectability and high thrust-to-weight ratio.In contrast to the serpentine conve...The serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle represents an optimal configuration for nextgeneration fighter aircraft characterized by low detectability and high thrust-to-weight ratio.In contrast to the serpentine convergent nozzle,such configuration offers increased design flexibility with additional parameters,leading to heightened interactions among these parameters.As such,it is crucial to reveal the influence of design parameters on the aerodynamic performance of the serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle and the multifactor interaction,as well as its mechanism.Therefore,the influence,interaction and sensitivity of parameters on the aerodynamic performance of the nozzle were numerically investigated using the orthogonal test method.Additionally,the influence mechanism of the convergence angle,throat aspect ratio,and axial length to inlet diameter on the flow characteristics of the nozzle was investigated in detail.The results show that the convergence angle is identified as the main factor affecting the aerodynamic parameters of the nozzle.As the convergence angle increases,the thrust coefficient,total pressure recovery coefficient and discharge coefficient gradually decrease.The interaction between throat aspect ratio and other parameters is obvious.Different design parameters affect the local loss and the friction loss by affecting the curvature and wetted perimeter area,resulting in different aerodynamic characteristics of serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle.展开更多
On-site and real-time non-destructive measurement of elastic constants for materials of a component in a in-service structure is a challenge due to structural complexities,such as ambiguous boundary,variable thickness...On-site and real-time non-destructive measurement of elastic constants for materials of a component in a in-service structure is a challenge due to structural complexities,such as ambiguous boundary,variable thickness,nonuniform material properties.This work develops for the first time a method that uses ultrasound echo groups and artificial neural network(ANN)for reliable on-site real-time identification of material parameters.The use of echo groups allows the use of lower frequencies,and hence more accommodative to structural complexity.To train the ANNs,a numerical model is established that is capable of computing the waveform of ultrasonic echo groups for any given set of material properties of a given structure.The waveform of an ultrasonic echo groups at an interest location on the surface the structure with material parameters varying in a predefined range are then computed using the numerical model.This results in a set of dataset for training the ANN model.Once the ANN is trained,the material parameters can be identified simultaneously using the actual measured echo waveform as input to the ANN.Intensive tests have been conducted both numerically and experimentally to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of the currently proposed method.The results show that the maximum identification error of numerical example is less than 2%,and the maximum identification error of experimental test is less than 7%.Compared with currently prevailing methods and equipment,the proposefy the density and thickness,in addition to the elastic constants.Moreover,the reliability and accuracy of inverse prediction is significantly improved.Thus,it has broad applications and enables real-time field measurements,which has not been fulfilled by any other available methods or equipment.展开更多
The eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in China are a typical mountainous region of soil and gravel,where gravel could affect the water movement process in the soil.This study focused on the effects of different...The eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in China are a typical mountainous region of soil and gravel,where gravel could affect the water movement process in the soil.This study focused on the effects of different gravel contents on the water absorption characteristics and hydraulic parameters of stony soil.The stony soil samples were collected from the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in April 2023 and used as the experimental materials to conduct a one-dimensional horizontal soil column absorption experiment.Six experimental groups with gravel contents of 0%,10%,20%,30%,40%,and 50%were established to determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity(K_(s)),saturated water content(θ_(s)),initial water content(θ_(i)),and retention water content(θ_(r)),and explore the changes in the wetting front depth and cumulative absorption volume during the absorption experiment.The Philip model was used to fit the soil absorption process and determine the soil water absorption rate.Then the length of the characteristic wetting front depth,shape coefficient,empirical parameter,inverse intake suction and soil water suction were derived from the van Genuchten model.Finally,the hydraulic parameters mentioned above were used to fit the soil water characteristic curves,unsaturated hydraulic conductivity(K_(θ))and specific water capacity(C(h)).The results showed that the wetting front depth and cumulative absorption volume of each treatment gradually decreased with increasing gravel content.Compared with control check treatment with gravel content of 0%,soil water absorption rates in the treatments with gravel contents of 10%,20%,30%,40%,and 50%decreased by 11.47%,17.97%,25.24%,29.83%,and 42.45%,respectively.As the gravel content increased,inverse intake suction gradually increased,and shape coefficient,K_(s),θ_(s),andθ_(r)gradually decreased.For the same soil water content,soil water suction and K_(θ)gradually decreased with increasing gravel content.At the same soil water suction,C(h)decreased with increasing gravel content,and the water use efficiency worsened.Overall,the water holding capacity,hydraulic conductivity,and water use efficiency of stony soil in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains decreased with increasing gravel content.This study could provide data support for improving soil water use efficiency in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains and other similar rocky mountainous areas.展开更多
Based on the data of cloud-to-ground lightning obtained by the lightning detection system in Hongya County during 2011-2015,the parameters of lightning current intensity and steepness in Hongya County were analyzed,an...Based on the data of cloud-to-ground lightning obtained by the lightning detection system in Hongya County during 2011-2015,the parameters of lightning current intensity and steepness in Hongya County were analyzed,and the lightning parameters and the annual average density of lightning stroke to earth were discussed in combination with the Design Code for Protection of Structures against Lightning(GB 50057-2010),so as to provide scientific guidance for lightning disaster prevention in Hongya County.展开更多
The reaction rate constant is a crucial kinetic parameter that governs the charge and discharge performance of batteries,particularly in high-rate and thick-electrode applications.However,conventional estimation or fi...The reaction rate constant is a crucial kinetic parameter that governs the charge and discharge performance of batteries,particularly in high-rate and thick-electrode applications.However,conventional estimation or fitting methods often overestimate the charge transfer overpotential,leading to substantial errors in reaction rate constant measurements.These inaccuracies hinder the accurate prediction of voltage profiles and overall cell performance.In this study,we propose the characteristic time-decomposed overpotential(CTDO)method,which employs a single-layer particle electrode(SLPE)structure to eliminate interference overpotentials.By leveraging the distribution of relaxation times(DRT),our method effectively isolates the characteristic time of the charge transfer process,enabling a more precise determination of the reaction rate constant.Simulation results indicate that our approach reduces measurement errors to below 2%,closely aligning with theoretical values.Furthermore,experimental validation demonstrates an 80% reduction in error compared to the conventional galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT)method.Overall,this study provides a novel voltage-based approach for determining the reaction rate constant,enhancing the applicability of theoretical analysis in electrode structural design and facilitating rapid battery optimization.展开更多
Previous studies have often focused on monitoring grassland growth as the primary target of remote sensing investigations on grassland ecological restoration in the northern Tibetan Plateau,overlooking the crucial rol...Previous studies have often focused on monitoring grassland growth as the primary target of remote sensing investigations on grassland ecological restoration in the northern Tibetan Plateau,overlooking the crucial role played by gravel in the ecological restoration of these grasslands.This study utilizes supervised classification and segmentation techniques based on machine learning to extract gravel morphology profiles from field-sampled plot images and calculate their characteristic parameters.Employing a multivariate linear approach combined with Principal Component Analysis(PCA),a model for inferring gravel characteristic parameters is constructed.Statistical features,particle size characteristics,and spatial distribution patterns of gravel are analyzed.Results reveal that gravel predominantly exhibit sub-rounded shapes,with 80%classified as fine gravel.The coefficients of determination(R2)between gravel particle size and coverage,perimeter,and area are 0.444,0.724,and 0.557,respectively,indicating linear relationships.The cumulative contribution rate of the top five remote sensing factors is 95.44%,with the first geological factor contributing 77.64%,collectively reflecting the primary information of the 20 factors used.Modeling shows that areas with larger gravel particle sizes correspond to increased perimeter and coverage.Gravels in the Nagqu Prefecture of northern Xizang have a particle size range of 4-8 mm,primarily comprising fine gravel which accounts for 94.61%.These findings provide a scientific basis for extracting gravel characteristic parameters and understanding their spatial distribution variations in the northern Tibetan Plateau.展开更多
To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical character...To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical characteristics of the actuator in the presence of various combinations of process parameters,combined with the orthogonal test method of"four factors and three levels".The bending and sensing characteristics of actuators of various sizes are methodically examined using a self-made bending polypyrrole actuator.The functional relationship between the bending displacement and the output voltage signal is established by studying the characteristics of the actuator sensor subjected to various degrees of bending.The experimental results reveal that the bending displacement of the actuator tip almost exhibits a linear variation as a function of length and width.When the voltage reaches 0.8 V,the bending speed of the actuator tends to be stable.Finally,the mechanical properties of the self-assembled polypyrrole actuator are verified by the design and fabrication of the microgripper.展开更多
A cylinder combustion simulation model was established for a two-stroke aviation piston engine used in a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The influence of different ignition system parameters on the combustion process o...A cylinder combustion simulation model was established for a two-stroke aviation piston engine used in a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The influence of different ignition system parameters on the combustion process of aviation kerosene was studied using this model. The research results showed that under the working conditions of 5500 r/min and 50% throttle opening, as the ignition energy increased, the peak values of average cylinder pressure and average temperature increased, and the combustion duration shortened, The advance of the combustion center of gravity increases the tendency of the engine to knock. Under the same operating conditions, as the ignition timing advances, the peak values of average pressure and average temperature in the cylinder increase, gradually approaching the top dead center, and the tendency of engine detonation increases more significantly.展开更多
Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosyste...Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosystems.However,in the context of global warming,WUE evolution and its primary drivers on the Tibetan Plateau remain unclear.This study employed the ensemble empirical mode decomposition method and the random forest algorithm to decipher the nonlinear trends and drivers of WUE on the Tibetan Plateau in 2001–2020.Results indicated an annual mean WUE of 0.8088 gC/mm·m^(2)across the plateau,with a spatial gradient reflecting decrease from the southeast toward the northwest.Areas manifesting monotonous trends of increase or decrease in WUE accounted for 23.64%and 9.69%of the total,respectively.Remarkably,66.67%of the region exhibited trend reversals,i.e.,39.94%of the area of the Tibetan Plateau showed transition from a trend of increase to a trend of decrease,and 26.73%of the area demonstrated a shift from a trend of decrease to a trend of increase.Environmental factors accounted for 70.79%of the variability in WUE.The leaf area index and temperature served as the major driving forces of WUE variation.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION.According to the China Earthquake Networks Center,an M6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County,Xizang Autonomous Region,China,on 7 January 2025 at 9:05 a.m.local time.The epicenter is located at 28.5°N,...0 INTRODUCTION.According to the China Earthquake Networks Center,an M6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County,Xizang Autonomous Region,China,on 7 January 2025 at 9:05 a.m.local time.The epicenter is located at 28.5°N,87.45°E,with a depth of~10 km.展开更多
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in c...Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in climate models.Previous studies have suggested that the deviation of model parameters is one of the major factors in inducing inaccurate AMOC simulations.In this work,with a low-resolution earth system model,the authors try to explore whether a reasonable adjustment of the key model parameter can help to re-establish the AMOC after its collapse.Through a new optimization strategy,the extra freshwater flux(FWF)parameter is determined to be the dominant one affecting the AMOC’s variability.The traditional ensemble optimal interpolation(EnOI)data assimilation and new machine learning methods are adopted to optimize the FWF parameter in an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing experiment to improve the adaptability of model parameters and accelerate the recovery of AMOC.The results show that,under an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing in millennial simulations,the AMOC will first collapse and then re-establish by the default FWF parameter slowly.However,during the parameter adjustment process,the saltier and colder sea water over the North Atlantic region are the dominant factors in usefully improving the adaptability of the FWF parameter and accelerating the recovery of AMOC,according to their physical relationship with FWF on the interdecadal timescale.展开更多
Based on comprehensive observations of 20 wire icing events during winter from 2019 to 2021,we investigated the characteristics of the icing properties,the atmospheric boundary layer structure,the raindrop size distri...Based on comprehensive observations of 20 wire icing events during winter from 2019 to 2021,we investigated the characteristics of the icing properties,the atmospheric boundary layer structure,the raindrop size distribution,and their associated effects on the ice accretion mechanism in the mountainous region of Southwest China.The maximum ice weight was positively correlated with the duration of ice accretion in the mountainous area.The duration of precipitation accounted for less than 20%of the icing period in the mountainous area,with solid-phase hydrometeors being predominant.Icing events,dominated by freezing rain(FR)and mixed rain–graupel(more than 70%),were characterized by glaze or highdensity mixed icing.The relationship between the melting energy and refreezing energy reflected the distribution characteristics of the proportion of FR under mixed-phase precipitation.The intensity of the warm layer and the dominant precipitation phase significantly affected the variations in the microphysical properties of FR.The melting of large dry snowflakes significantly contributed to FR in the mountainous areas,resulting in smaller generalized intercepts and larger mass-weighted mean diameters in the presence of a stronger warm layer.Under a weaker warm layer,the value of the massweighted mean diameter was significantly smaller because of the inability of large solid particles to melt.Finally,FR in the mountainous area dominated the ice weight during the rapid ice accumulation period.A numerical simulation of FR icing on wires effectively revealed the evolution of disaster-causing icing in mountainous areas.展开更多
Shaped charge has been widely used for penetrating concrete.However,due to the obvious difference between the propagation of shock waves and explosion products in water and air,the theory governing the formation of sh...Shaped charge has been widely used for penetrating concrete.However,due to the obvious difference between the propagation of shock waves and explosion products in water and air,the theory governing the formation of shaped charge jets in water as well as the underwater penetration effect of concrete need to be studied.In this paper,we introduced a modified forming theory of an underwater hemispherical shaped charge,and investigated the behavior of jet formation and concrete penetration in both air and water experimentally and numerically.The results show that the modified jet forming theory predicts the jet velocity of the hemispherical liner with an error of less than 10%.The underwater jets exhibit at least 3%faster and 11%longer than those in air.Concrete shows different failure modes after penetration in air and water.The depth of penetration deepens at least 18.75%after underwater penetration,accompanied by deeper crater with 65%smaller radius.Moreover,cracks throughout the entire target are formed,whereas cracks exist only near the penetration hole in air.This comprehensive study provides guidance for optimizing the structure of shaped charge and improves the understanding of the permeability effect of concrete in water.展开更多
VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effe...VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effective implementation of measures aimed at preventing and controlling atmospheric pollution.FromJuly to October 2020,onlinemonitoringwas conducted in the main urban area of Shijiazhuang to collect data on VOCs and analyze their concentrations and reactivity.Additionally,the PMF(positive matrix factorization)method was utilized to identify the VOCs sources.Results indicated that the TVOCs(total VOCs)concentration was(96.7±63.4μg/m^3),with alkanes exhibiting the highest concentration of(36.1±26.4μg/m^3),followed by OVOCs(16.4±14.4μg/m^3).The key active components were alkenes and aromatics,among which xylene,propylene,toluene,propionaldehyde,acetaldehyde,ethylene,and styrene played crucial roles as reactive species.The sources derived from PMF analysis encompassed vehicle emissions,solvent and coating sources,combustion sources,industrial emissions sources,as well as plant sources,the contribution of which were 37.80%,27.93%,16.57%,15.24%,and 2.46%,respectively.Hence,reducing vehicular exhaust emissions and encouraging neighboring industries to adopt low-volatile organic solvents and coatings should be prioritized to mitigate VOCs levels.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82104738)National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)High-level Key Discipline Construction Project:TCM Diagnostics(ZYYZDXK-2023069).
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)auscultation has a long history,and with advancements in equipment and analytical methods,the quantitative analysis of auscultation parameters has determined.However,the complexity and diversity of auscultation,along with variations in devices,analytical methods,and applications,bring challenges to its standardization and deeper application.This review presents the advancements in auscultation equipment and systems,auscultation characteristic parameters,and their application in the diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and syndromes over the past 10 years,while also exploring the progress and challenges of current digital research of auscultation.This review also proposes the establishment of standardized protocols for the collection and analysis of auscultation data,the incorporation of advanced artificial intelligence(AI)auscultation analysis methods,and an exploration of the diagnostic utility of auscultatory features in pulmonary diseases and syndromes,so as to provide more precise decision support for intelligent diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and syndromes.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171093).
文摘AIM:To analyze ocular parameters and refractive status in children aged 3-12y and to explore differences in these parameters across age groups with identical refractive status for studying refractive progression.METHODS:Demographic characteristics,cycloplegic refraction data,and ocular parameters of the participants were collected.Changes in ocular parameters were described according to different age groups.After adjusting for refractive factors,the relationship between age and ocular parameters was explored.Standard regression coefficients(β)obtained from multiple linear regressions were used to compare the magnitude of the effect of age on the parameters and ocular components on refractive power.RESULTS:Data were collected from the right eyes of 1504 participants.Lens thickness(LT)decreased with age,whereas the axial length(AL)and anterior chamber depth(ACD)increased.In the high-hyperopia group,changes in age were only associated with AL and LT.In the low-myopia group,the increase in age was also associated with corneal astigmatism.In the overall model,theβvalue for LT was the highest at 0.41,whereasβfor ACD and AL was significant in all groups except for the high-hyperopia group.Theβvalue of the LT on refractive power in children was slightly greater in the low age group than in the high age group.CONCLUSION:Among children with the same refractive status,the older the age,the longer the axis length and the thinner the lens.The lens affected refractive power in children in the younger age group more than in the older age group.The ocular parameter most affected by age was LT.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82271052No.82201154)+2 种基金Shandong Provincial Key Research and Development Program(No.2024CXGC010617)Taishan Scholar Program(No.tstp20240858)Educational and Teaching Reform Research Project of Shandong First Medical University(No.XM2024001).
文摘AIM:To assess the corneal biometric parameters and endothelial cell characteristics in microcornea patients,and exploring their correlations.METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 patients of microcornea with uveal coloboma(MCUC),13 patients of microcornea without coloboma(MCNC),and 30 age-matched healthy individuals(the control group).Corneal biometric parameters such as axial length(AL),anterior chamber depth(ACD),and white-to-white corneal diameter(WTW)were measured using the IOL Master.The corneal endothelial cell density(ECD),percentage of hexagonal cells(6A),average cell area(AVE),maximum cell area(MAX),minimum cell area(MIN),cell area standard deviation(SD),and coefficient of variation(CV)were collected by specular microscopy.RESULTS:This study included MCUC and MCNC patients with age-and sex-matched controls.All patients exhibited significantly reduced WTW(MCUC:8.51±0.71 mm;MCNC:9.08±0.42 mm)and worse logMAR BCVA(MCUC 0.62±0.43;MCNC 0.46±0.28)compared to controls(both P<0.001).The ECD was 3106.32±336.80 cells/mm²in the MCUC group and 2906.92±323.53 cells/mm²in the MCNC group,both significantly higher than the control group(2647.43±203.06 cells/mm²,P<0.05).In contrast,the CV,AVE,SD,and ACD in the MCUC and MCNC groups were significantly lower compared to controls(P<0.01).In patients with microcornea,the WTW was negatively correlated with the ECD and 6A,but positively with the CV,MAX,AVE,and SD.The ACD was negatively linked to the ECD,but positively to the AVE.CONCLUSION:The corneal ECD and 6A are increased,while the CV is decreased in patients with microcornea,particularly in those accompanied by uveal coloboma.The ECD and morphology demonstrate close correlations with the WTW and ACD.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52405443)the Technology Research and Development Plan of China Railway(Grant No.N2023G063)the Fund of China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited(Grant No.2023YJ054).
文摘Purpose–To investigate the influence of vehicle operation speed,curve geometry parameters and rail profile parameters on wheel–rail creepage in high-speed railway curves and propose a multi-parameter coordinated optimization strategy to reduce wheel–rail contact fatigue damage.Design/methodology/approach–Taking a small-radius curve of a high-speed railway as the research object,field measurements were conducted to obtain track parameters and wheel–rail profiles.A coupled vehicle-track dynamics model was established.Multiple numerical experiments were designed using the Latin Hypercube Sampling method to extract wheel-rail creepage indicators and construct a parameter-creepage response surface model.Findings–Key service parameters affecting wheel–rail creepage were identified,including the matching relationship between curve geometry and vehicle speed and rail profile parameters.The influence patterns of various parameters on wheel–rail creepage were revealed through response surface analysis,leading to the establishment of parameter optimization criteria.Originality/value–This study presents the systematic investigation of wheel–rail creepage characteristics under multi-parameter coupling in high-speed railway curves.A response surface-based parameter-creepage relationship model was established,and a multi-parameter coordinated optimization strategy was proposed.The research findings provide theoretical guidance for controlling wheel–rail contact fatigue damage and optimizing wheel–rail profiles in high-speed railway curves.
文摘The interpretation and application of CPT(cone penetration test)results is characterized by considerable variability of data,either in measured or correlated parameters.According to the requirements of Eurocode 7 the existing variability in soil properties has to be taken into account statistically during the determination of the characteristic values of each parameter.This should be done by selecting a cautious estimate of the value affecting the limit state.Obtaining the characteristic values of CPT measurements is not an easy task and on this aspect nor clear neither unified guidelines exist.This paper focuses in several approaches to characterize the cone resistance and the sleeve friction using simple statistical analysis,in order for these parameters to be applicable in design.Similar procedures are then applied to determine the characteristic values of correlated parameters from CPT such as the effective friction angle for sands and the undrained shear strength for clays.The resulting characteristic values of the considered parameters emphasize the fact that the prediction and the interpretation of characteristic values of soil properties is a complicated and biased procedure.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.J2019-Ⅲ-0009-0053)。
文摘The serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle represents an optimal configuration for nextgeneration fighter aircraft characterized by low detectability and high thrust-to-weight ratio.In contrast to the serpentine convergent nozzle,such configuration offers increased design flexibility with additional parameters,leading to heightened interactions among these parameters.As such,it is crucial to reveal the influence of design parameters on the aerodynamic performance of the serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle and the multifactor interaction,as well as its mechanism.Therefore,the influence,interaction and sensitivity of parameters on the aerodynamic performance of the nozzle were numerically investigated using the orthogonal test method.Additionally,the influence mechanism of the convergence angle,throat aspect ratio,and axial length to inlet diameter on the flow characteristics of the nozzle was investigated in detail.The results show that the convergence angle is identified as the main factor affecting the aerodynamic parameters of the nozzle.As the convergence angle increases,the thrust coefficient,total pressure recovery coefficient and discharge coefficient gradually decrease.The interaction between throat aspect ratio and other parameters is obvious.Different design parameters affect the local loss and the friction loss by affecting the curvature and wetted perimeter area,resulting in different aerodynamic characteristics of serpentine convergent-divergent nozzle.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51805141)Funds for Creative Research Groups of Hebei Province of China(Grant No.E2020202142)+2 种基金Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Plan Project of China(Grant No.19ZXZNGX00100)Key R&D Program of Hebei Province of China(Grant No.19227208D)National Key Research and development Program of China(Grant No.2020YFB2009400).
文摘On-site and real-time non-destructive measurement of elastic constants for materials of a component in a in-service structure is a challenge due to structural complexities,such as ambiguous boundary,variable thickness,nonuniform material properties.This work develops for the first time a method that uses ultrasound echo groups and artificial neural network(ANN)for reliable on-site real-time identification of material parameters.The use of echo groups allows the use of lower frequencies,and hence more accommodative to structural complexity.To train the ANNs,a numerical model is established that is capable of computing the waveform of ultrasonic echo groups for any given set of material properties of a given structure.The waveform of an ultrasonic echo groups at an interest location on the surface the structure with material parameters varying in a predefined range are then computed using the numerical model.This results in a set of dataset for training the ANN model.Once the ANN is trained,the material parameters can be identified simultaneously using the actual measured echo waveform as input to the ANN.Intensive tests have been conducted both numerically and experimentally to evaluate the effectiveness and accuracy of the currently proposed method.The results show that the maximum identification error of numerical example is less than 2%,and the maximum identification error of experimental test is less than 7%.Compared with currently prevailing methods and equipment,the proposefy the density and thickness,in addition to the elastic constants.Moreover,the reliability and accuracy of inverse prediction is significantly improved.Thus,it has broad applications and enables real-time field measurements,which has not been fulfilled by any other available methods or equipment.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32360321)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,China(2023AAC03046,2023AAC02018)the Ningxia Key Research and Development Project(2021BEG02011).
文摘The eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in China are a typical mountainous region of soil and gravel,where gravel could affect the water movement process in the soil.This study focused on the effects of different gravel contents on the water absorption characteristics and hydraulic parameters of stony soil.The stony soil samples were collected from the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains in April 2023 and used as the experimental materials to conduct a one-dimensional horizontal soil column absorption experiment.Six experimental groups with gravel contents of 0%,10%,20%,30%,40%,and 50%were established to determine the saturated hydraulic conductivity(K_(s)),saturated water content(θ_(s)),initial water content(θ_(i)),and retention water content(θ_(r)),and explore the changes in the wetting front depth and cumulative absorption volume during the absorption experiment.The Philip model was used to fit the soil absorption process and determine the soil water absorption rate.Then the length of the characteristic wetting front depth,shape coefficient,empirical parameter,inverse intake suction and soil water suction were derived from the van Genuchten model.Finally,the hydraulic parameters mentioned above were used to fit the soil water characteristic curves,unsaturated hydraulic conductivity(K_(θ))and specific water capacity(C(h)).The results showed that the wetting front depth and cumulative absorption volume of each treatment gradually decreased with increasing gravel content.Compared with control check treatment with gravel content of 0%,soil water absorption rates in the treatments with gravel contents of 10%,20%,30%,40%,and 50%decreased by 11.47%,17.97%,25.24%,29.83%,and 42.45%,respectively.As the gravel content increased,inverse intake suction gradually increased,and shape coefficient,K_(s),θ_(s),andθ_(r)gradually decreased.For the same soil water content,soil water suction and K_(θ)gradually decreased with increasing gravel content.At the same soil water suction,C(h)decreased with increasing gravel content,and the water use efficiency worsened.Overall,the water holding capacity,hydraulic conductivity,and water use efficiency of stony soil in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains decreased with increasing gravel content.This study could provide data support for improving soil water use efficiency in the eastern foothills of the Helan Mountains and other similar rocky mountainous areas.
文摘Based on the data of cloud-to-ground lightning obtained by the lightning detection system in Hongya County during 2011-2015,the parameters of lightning current intensity and steepness in Hongya County were analyzed,and the lightning parameters and the annual average density of lightning stroke to earth were discussed in combination with the Design Code for Protection of Structures against Lightning(GB 50057-2010),so as to provide scientific guidance for lightning disaster prevention in Hongya County.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China 2022YFB2404300the National Natural Science Foundation of China U22B2069the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024M761006。
文摘The reaction rate constant is a crucial kinetic parameter that governs the charge and discharge performance of batteries,particularly in high-rate and thick-electrode applications.However,conventional estimation or fitting methods often overestimate the charge transfer overpotential,leading to substantial errors in reaction rate constant measurements.These inaccuracies hinder the accurate prediction of voltage profiles and overall cell performance.In this study,we propose the characteristic time-decomposed overpotential(CTDO)method,which employs a single-layer particle electrode(SLPE)structure to eliminate interference overpotentials.By leveraging the distribution of relaxation times(DRT),our method effectively isolates the characteristic time of the charge transfer process,enabling a more precise determination of the reaction rate constant.Simulation results indicate that our approach reduces measurement errors to below 2%,closely aligning with theoretical values.Furthermore,experimental validation demonstrates an 80% reduction in error compared to the conventional galvanostatic intermittent titration technique(GITT)method.Overall,this study provides a novel voltage-based approach for determining the reaction rate constant,enhancing the applicability of theoretical analysis in electrode structural design and facilitating rapid battery optimization.
基金funded by the Major R&D and Achievement Transformation Projects of Xizang(CGZH2024000416)Science and Technology Program of Xizang(XZ202402ZD0001)Major R&D and Achievement Transformation Projects of Qinghai(2022-QY-224)。
文摘Previous studies have often focused on monitoring grassland growth as the primary target of remote sensing investigations on grassland ecological restoration in the northern Tibetan Plateau,overlooking the crucial role played by gravel in the ecological restoration of these grasslands.This study utilizes supervised classification and segmentation techniques based on machine learning to extract gravel morphology profiles from field-sampled plot images and calculate their characteristic parameters.Employing a multivariate linear approach combined with Principal Component Analysis(PCA),a model for inferring gravel characteristic parameters is constructed.Statistical features,particle size characteristics,and spatial distribution patterns of gravel are analyzed.Results reveal that gravel predominantly exhibit sub-rounded shapes,with 80%classified as fine gravel.The coefficients of determination(R2)between gravel particle size and coverage,perimeter,and area are 0.444,0.724,and 0.557,respectively,indicating linear relationships.The cumulative contribution rate of the top five remote sensing factors is 95.44%,with the first geological factor contributing 77.64%,collectively reflecting the primary information of the 20 factors used.Modeling shows that areas with larger gravel particle sizes correspond to increased perimeter and coverage.Gravels in the Nagqu Prefecture of northern Xizang have a particle size range of 4-8 mm,primarily comprising fine gravel which accounts for 94.61%.These findings provide a scientific basis for extracting gravel characteristic parameters and understanding their spatial distribution variations in the northern Tibetan Plateau.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,Chinal(No.2021JJ60012)。
文摘To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical characteristics of the actuator in the presence of various combinations of process parameters,combined with the orthogonal test method of"four factors and three levels".The bending and sensing characteristics of actuators of various sizes are methodically examined using a self-made bending polypyrrole actuator.The functional relationship between the bending displacement and the output voltage signal is established by studying the characteristics of the actuator sensor subjected to various degrees of bending.The experimental results reveal that the bending displacement of the actuator tip almost exhibits a linear variation as a function of length and width.When the voltage reaches 0.8 V,the bending speed of the actuator tends to be stable.Finally,the mechanical properties of the self-assembled polypyrrole actuator are verified by the design and fabrication of the microgripper.
文摘A cylinder combustion simulation model was established for a two-stroke aviation piston engine used in a small unmanned aerial vehicle. The influence of different ignition system parameters on the combustion process of aviation kerosene was studied using this model. The research results showed that under the working conditions of 5500 r/min and 50% throttle opening, as the ignition energy increased, the peak values of average cylinder pressure and average temperature increased, and the combustion duration shortened, The advance of the combustion center of gravity increases the tendency of the engine to knock. Under the same operating conditions, as the ignition timing advances, the peak values of average pressure and average temperature in the cylinder increase, gradually approaching the top dead center, and the tendency of engine detonation increases more significantly.
基金National Nonprofit Institute Research Grant of CAF,No.CAFYBB2018ZA004,No.CAFYBB2023ZA009Fengyun Application Pioneering Project,No.FY-APP-ZX-2023.02。
文摘Water use efficiency(WUE),as a pivotal indicator of the coupling degree within the carbon–water cycle of ecosystems,holds considerable importance in assessment of the carbon–water balance within terrestrial ecosystems.However,in the context of global warming,WUE evolution and its primary drivers on the Tibetan Plateau remain unclear.This study employed the ensemble empirical mode decomposition method and the random forest algorithm to decipher the nonlinear trends and drivers of WUE on the Tibetan Plateau in 2001–2020.Results indicated an annual mean WUE of 0.8088 gC/mm·m^(2)across the plateau,with a spatial gradient reflecting decrease from the southeast toward the northwest.Areas manifesting monotonous trends of increase or decrease in WUE accounted for 23.64%and 9.69%of the total,respectively.Remarkably,66.67%of the region exhibited trend reversals,i.e.,39.94%of the area of the Tibetan Plateau showed transition from a trend of increase to a trend of decrease,and 26.73%of the area demonstrated a shift from a trend of decrease to a trend of increase.Environmental factors accounted for 70.79%of the variability in WUE.The leaf area index and temperature served as the major driving forces of WUE variation.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFC150071)partly supported by the Shaanxi Province Geoscience Big Data and Geohazard Prevention Innovation Team(2022)and the Research Funds for the Interdisciplinary Projects,CHU(No.300104240914)。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION.According to the China Earthquake Networks Center,an M6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County,Xizang Autonomous Region,China,on 7 January 2025 at 9:05 a.m.local time.The epicenter is located at 28.5°N,87.45°E,with a depth of~10 km.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China [grant number 2023YFF0805202]the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China [grant number 42175045]the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences [grant number XDB42000000]。
文摘Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation(AMOC)plays a central role in long-term climate variations through its heat and freshwater transports,which can collapse under a rapid increase of greenhouse gas forcing in climate models.Previous studies have suggested that the deviation of model parameters is one of the major factors in inducing inaccurate AMOC simulations.In this work,with a low-resolution earth system model,the authors try to explore whether a reasonable adjustment of the key model parameter can help to re-establish the AMOC after its collapse.Through a new optimization strategy,the extra freshwater flux(FWF)parameter is determined to be the dominant one affecting the AMOC’s variability.The traditional ensemble optimal interpolation(EnOI)data assimilation and new machine learning methods are adopted to optimize the FWF parameter in an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing experiment to improve the adaptability of model parameters and accelerate the recovery of AMOC.The results show that,under an abrupt 4×CO_(2) forcing in millennial simulations,the AMOC will first collapse and then re-establish by the default FWF parameter slowly.However,during the parameter adjustment process,the saltier and colder sea water over the North Atlantic region are the dominant factors in usefully improving the adaptability of the FWF parameter and accelerating the recovery of AMOC,according to their physical relationship with FWF on the interdecadal timescale.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42325503)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the Meteorological Innovation and Development Project of China(Grant Nos.2023AFD096 and 2022CFD122)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Wuhan(Grant No.2024020901030454)the Beijige Foundation of NJIAS(Grant No.BJG202304)。
文摘Based on comprehensive observations of 20 wire icing events during winter from 2019 to 2021,we investigated the characteristics of the icing properties,the atmospheric boundary layer structure,the raindrop size distribution,and their associated effects on the ice accretion mechanism in the mountainous region of Southwest China.The maximum ice weight was positively correlated with the duration of ice accretion in the mountainous area.The duration of precipitation accounted for less than 20%of the icing period in the mountainous area,with solid-phase hydrometeors being predominant.Icing events,dominated by freezing rain(FR)and mixed rain–graupel(more than 70%),were characterized by glaze or highdensity mixed icing.The relationship between the melting energy and refreezing energy reflected the distribution characteristics of the proportion of FR under mixed-phase precipitation.The intensity of the warm layer and the dominant precipitation phase significantly affected the variations in the microphysical properties of FR.The melting of large dry snowflakes significantly contributed to FR in the mountainous areas,resulting in smaller generalized intercepts and larger mass-weighted mean diameters in the presence of a stronger warm layer.Under a weaker warm layer,the value of the massweighted mean diameter was significantly smaller because of the inability of large solid particles to melt.Finally,FR in the mountainous area dominated the ice weight during the rapid ice accumulation period.A numerical simulation of FR icing on wires effectively revealed the evolution of disaster-causing icing in mountainous areas.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12372361,12102427,12372335 and 12102202)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.30923010908)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX23_0520).
文摘Shaped charge has been widely used for penetrating concrete.However,due to the obvious difference between the propagation of shock waves and explosion products in water and air,the theory governing the formation of shaped charge jets in water as well as the underwater penetration effect of concrete need to be studied.In this paper,we introduced a modified forming theory of an underwater hemispherical shaped charge,and investigated the behavior of jet formation and concrete penetration in both air and water experimentally and numerically.The results show that the modified jet forming theory predicts the jet velocity of the hemispherical liner with an error of less than 10%.The underwater jets exhibit at least 3%faster and 11%longer than those in air.Concrete shows different failure modes after penetration in air and water.The depth of penetration deepens at least 18.75%after underwater penetration,accompanied by deeper crater with 65%smaller radius.Moreover,cracks throughout the entire target are formed,whereas cracks exist only near the penetration hole in air.This comprehensive study provides guidance for optimizing the structure of shaped charge and improves the understanding of the permeability effect of concrete in water.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Nos.D2019106042,D2020304038,and D2021106002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22276099)+1 种基金the State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Formation and Prevention of Urban Air Pollution Complex(No.2021080544)the Environmental Monitoring Research Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.2211).
文摘VOCs(Volatile organic compounds)exert a vital role in ozone and secondary organic aerosol production,necessitating investigations into their concentration,chemical characteristics,and source apportionment for the effective implementation of measures aimed at preventing and controlling atmospheric pollution.FromJuly to October 2020,onlinemonitoringwas conducted in the main urban area of Shijiazhuang to collect data on VOCs and analyze their concentrations and reactivity.Additionally,the PMF(positive matrix factorization)method was utilized to identify the VOCs sources.Results indicated that the TVOCs(total VOCs)concentration was(96.7±63.4μg/m^3),with alkanes exhibiting the highest concentration of(36.1±26.4μg/m^3),followed by OVOCs(16.4±14.4μg/m^3).The key active components were alkenes and aromatics,among which xylene,propylene,toluene,propionaldehyde,acetaldehyde,ethylene,and styrene played crucial roles as reactive species.The sources derived from PMF analysis encompassed vehicle emissions,solvent and coating sources,combustion sources,industrial emissions sources,as well as plant sources,the contribution of which were 37.80%,27.93%,16.57%,15.24%,and 2.46%,respectively.Hence,reducing vehicular exhaust emissions and encouraging neighboring industries to adopt low-volatile organic solvents and coatings should be prioritized to mitigate VOCs levels.
