The mechanical balance process is the key process to eliminate the quadrature error and improve the performance of the cupped wave gyro. The conventional mechanical balance method for cupped wave gyro based on cup-wal...The mechanical balance process is the key process to eliminate the quadrature error and improve the performance of the cupped wave gyro. The conventional mechanical balance method for cupped wave gyro based on cup-wall trimming requires high control accuracy of trimming quantity, which increases the production cost and decreases the fabrication efficiency in large extent. However, it is hard to reach the high balance accuracy with the natural frequency split of mHz grade by using the conventional method. In this paper, the lumped mass dynamic model of the cupped wave gyro is built by discretization method, and the effects of different position trimming on the natural frequency are analyzed. It is pointed out that trimming off a tiny quantity of material from cup-wall causes large variation of the natural frequency is the main reason for the low accuracy of the conventional mechanical balance method. Then, a precision balance method for cupped wave gyro based on cup-bottom trimming is presented and the entire procedures of this method are given. The static balance process and dynamic balance process of the precision balance method are simulated by the finite element software. The simulation result shows that the precision balance method based on cup-bottom trimming brings less additional natural frequency split in the static balance process, minimizes the natural frequency split to mHz grade and rectify the angle of mode offset to 0.1° grade in the dynamic balance process, furthermore, the method decreases the requirement for control accuracy of trimming quantity evidently. The research work provides references for structure optimization design and balance process plan of the cupped wave gyro.展开更多
During a dive peregrine falcons can reach velocities of more than 320 km/h and makes themselves the fastest animals in the world. The aerodynamic mechanisms involved are not fully understood yet and the search for a c...During a dive peregrine falcons can reach velocities of more than 320 km/h and makes themselves the fastest animals in the world. The aerodynamic mechanisms involved are not fully understood yet and the search for a conclusive answer to this fact motivates the three-dimensional (3-D) flow study. Especially the cupped wing configuration which is a unique feature of the wing shape in falcon peregrine dive is our focus herein. In particular, the flow in the gap between the main body and the cupped wing is studied to understand how this flow interacts with the body and to what extend it affects the integral forces of lift and drag. Characteristic shapes of the wings while diving are studied with regard to their aerodynamics using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The results of the numerical simulations via ICEM CFD and OpenFOAM show predominant flow structures around the body surface and in the wake of the falcon model such as a pair of body vortices and tip vortices. The drag for the cupped wing profile is reduced in relation to the configuration of opened wings (without cupped-like profile) while lift is increased. The purpose of this study is primarily the basic research of the aerodynamic mechanisms during the falcon’s diving flight. The results could be important for maintaining good maneuverability at high speeds in the aviation sector.展开更多
In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not o...In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not only a sporting event but also a well-planned“economic feast.”展开更多
Microneedles(MNs)have been extensively investigated for transdermal delivery of large-sized drugs,including proteins,nucleic acids,and even extracellular vesicles(EVs).However,for their sufficient skin penetration,con...Microneedles(MNs)have been extensively investigated for transdermal delivery of large-sized drugs,including proteins,nucleic acids,and even extracellular vesicles(EVs).However,for their sufficient skin penetration,conventional MNs employ long needles(≥600μm),leading to pain and skin irritation.Moreover,it is critical to stably apply MNs against complex skin surfaces for uniform nanoscale drug delivery.Herein,a dually amplified transdermal patch(MN@EV/SC)is developed as the stem cell-derived EV delivery platform by hierarchically integrating an octopusinspired suction cup(SC)with short MNs(≤300μm).While leveraging the suction effect to induce nanoscale deformation of the stratum corneum,MN@EV/SC minimizes skin damage and enhances the adhesion of MNs,allowing EV to penetrate deeper into the dermis.When MNs of various lengths are applied to mouse skin,the short MNs can elicit comparable corticosterone release to chemical adhesives,whereas long MNs induce a prompt stress response.MN@EV/SC can achieve a remarkable penetration depth(290μm)for EV,compared to that of MN alone(111μm).Consequently,MN@EV/SC facilitates the revitalization of fibroblasts and enhances collagen synthesis in middle-aged mice.Overall,MN@EV/SC exhibits the potential for skin regeneration by modulating the dermal microenvironment and ensuring patient comfort.展开更多
[Objectives]To observe the clinical efficacy of Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR).[Methods]A total of 120 patie...[Objectives]To observe the clinical efficacy of Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR).[Methods]A total of 120 patients diagnosed with CSR who received treatment at the International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia between October 2021 and October 2022 were selected and randomly divided into two groups:A test group and a control group,with 60 patients in each group.The patients in the test group received Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy,following the principles of syndrome differentiation in Mongolian medicine.In contrast,the patients in the control group received only the Mongolian medicine silver needle therapy.After treatment,the Mongolian medicine syndrome scores,visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,and total clinical therapeutic effects in the two groups of patients were compared both prior to and following the treatment.[Results]The improvement in VAS and Mongolian medicine syndrome scores in the test group was greater than that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The scores of the test group surpassed those of the control group,and this difference was also statistically significant(P<0.05).Furthermore,the overall therapeutic effect in the test group was 93.33%,which was markedly higher than 76.67%observed in the control group(P<0.05).[Conclusions]The therapeutic effect of Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy in the treatment of CSR is remarkable.This approach has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating patient pain and improving the functionality of the cervical vertebrae,thereby warranting clinical promotion and application.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To update the current best evidence on the effectiveness and safety of cupping therapy in pain management.METHODS:The protocol of this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO(CRD42021261308).An updated ...OBJECTIVE:To update the current best evidence on the effectiveness and safety of cupping therapy in pain management.METHODS:The protocol of this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO(CRD42021261308).An updated literature searching in 7 databases was conducted from January 2014 to January 2023.Two authors extracted data and assessed the risk of bias independently.Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software(Cochrane Collaboration,London,UK).Meta-analysis with a random effect model was conducted when there was no serious statistical heterogeneity among trials(I^(2) ≤ 75%).Grading of Recommendations Assessment,Development,and Evaluation was also conducted to assess the quality of evidence.RESULTS:Seventy-two trials with 5720 participants were included.All included trials were assessed as having high risk of bias.The majority of the included trials reported the benefit of cupping plus other therapy or cupping alone on improving cure rate(average risk ratio more than 1.15) and reducing visual analogue scale [average mean difference(MD) reduction 0.16 to 7.0 cm],improving quality of life,quality of sleep or other symptoms related to pain condition.And there was low/very low quality evidence that the incidence of adverse events in the cupping groups were lower than that in the control groups.Although the heterogeneity between studies and the methodological quality of the study itself lead to the low evidence strength of the current conclusions,the results of this study are a valuable supplement to the founding of previous review.CONCLUSION:Cupping therapy alone or combined with other therapy was considered benefit in relieving pain,improving the quality of life,and increasing the cure rate of patients with pain conditions,though supported by the low quality of evidence.According to the limited evidence,cupping therapy seems to have less harm than drugs when treating pain conditions.展开更多
As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba,a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region,the aroma of sizzling mandazi,a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries,floats through the scho...As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba,a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region,the aroma of sizzling mandazi,a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries,floats through the school compound.At Juhudi Primary School,the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for a warm,unfamiliar treat-a steaming cup of soy milk.展开更多
BACKGROUND Clinical studies using Trabecular Titanium™acetabular cups have shown promising short and medium-term results.This material,due to its macro and micro surface roughness,provides a substrate for osseointegra...BACKGROUND Clinical studies using Trabecular Titanium™acetabular cups have shown promising short and medium-term results.This material,due to its macro and micro surface roughness,provides a substrate for osseointegration and enhances implant stability.However,there is a lack of evidence in the literature on the use of this material in patients with femoral neck fracture.AIM To evaluate the short-term clinical-functional and radiographic outcomes in patients with femoral neck fractures undergoing total hip arthroplasty(THA)with Trabecular Titanium™acetabular cup implants.METHODS The study included 104 patients with medial femoral neck fractures who underwent THA between January 2020 and December 2020 with the Delta TT acetabular cup(Lima Corporate,Villanova di San Daniele del Friuli,Italy).The mean age of the patients was 69.57±10.16 years(range:36-85 years).The followup period ranged from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 4 years.Three questionnaires(Harris Hip Score,Oxford Hip Score,and EQ5D)were administered along with radiographic evaluations.Statistical methods included the Student's t-test and one-way analysis of variance for comparisons(with significance set at 0.05),and the Kaplan-Meier curve for prosthetic implant survival.RESULTS The mean follow-up was 41.5 months.The Harris Hip Score(HHS)showed a mean increase of 2.74 points(mean HHS 88.52 at 6 months postoperatively and mean HHS 91.26 at the last follow-up)with statistical significance.Similarly,the Oxford Hip Score demonstrated a statistically significant difference between follow-up groups.However,the EQ5D did not show statistically significant differences among the three groups(preoperative,6-month follow-up,and last follow-up).Revision surgery was required in 6 patients.According to Moore's criteria,96%of the acetabular components were radiographically stable and well-integrated at the last follow-up.The Kaplan-Meier curve showed a 96%survival rate.CONCLUSION The clinical and radiographic results obtained in the short to medium term confirm the excellent performance of the Delta TT acetabular cup in terms of osseointegration,providing an optimal solution both for young patients with high functional recovery demands and for fragile patients requiring optimal stability of the acetabular component to reduce the risk of implant failure.展开更多
Traditional Mongolian Medicine(TMM)therapies have emerged as a prominent therapeutic option for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy(CSR),owing to their demonstrated efficacy,cost-effectiveness,and high clinical accessi...Traditional Mongolian Medicine(TMM)therapies have emerged as a prominent therapeutic option for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy(CSR),owing to their demonstrated efficacy,cost-effectiveness,and high clinical accessibility.This study systematically reviews classical Mongolian medical texts to synthesize CSR-related knowledge,including disease profiles,pathogenesis,and therapeutic strategies—through dual analytical perspectives from modern medicine and TMM theory.Furthermore,it critically evaluates recent clinical research on TMM interventions for CSR,encompassing manual therapies,herbal formulations,and holistic regimens.The integrated analysis aims to provide references for optimizing TMM clinical practices in CSR treatment.展开更多
AIM:To explore the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptorα(IGF-1Rα)on the differentiation fate of optic-cupderived retinal stem cells(OC-RSCs)into retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)in vitro.METHODS:OC-RSCs were i...AIM:To explore the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptorα(IGF-1Rα)on the differentiation fate of optic-cupderived retinal stem cells(OC-RSCs)into retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)in vitro.METHODS:OC-RSCs were isolated from optic cups of rats on embryonic day 12.5,and high-purity OC-RSCs were obtained by conditioned culture and passage.Differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs under different serum concentrations was examined using flow cytometry,and the serum concentration with high interference with differentiation ratio was selected.Furthermore,the effect of blocking IGF-1Rαon the differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs was analyzed through immunocytochemistry and Western blotting.RESULTS:Immunohistochemical analysis revealed IGF-1Rαwas highly expressed in rat embryos at day 12.5.OC-RSCs were isolated and purified,and high-purity OCRSCs were obtained.When 2.5%serum was administered,the ratio of differentiated RGCs(Thy-1.1 positive)decreased significantly,and the results of immunoblotting also confirmed the blockade of IGF-1Rαreduced Thy-1.1 protein expression.CONCLUSION:IGF-1Rαblocking can reduce the differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs.展开更多
入侵检测作为一种网络主动防御技术,能够有效阻止来自黑客的多种手段攻击。随着机器学习的发展,相关技术也开始应用到入侵检测中。本文采用sklearn库中preprocessing模块的函数对KDD CUP 99数据集进行预处理,基于朴素贝叶斯和逻辑回归算...入侵检测作为一种网络主动防御技术,能够有效阻止来自黑客的多种手段攻击。随着机器学习的发展,相关技术也开始应用到入侵检测中。本文采用sklearn库中preprocessing模块的函数对KDD CUP 99数据集进行预处理,基于朴素贝叶斯和逻辑回归算法,建立了网络入侵检测模型,并利用信息增益算法对入侵相关特征进行选择,然后进行训练与预测。实验结果表明,选择特征子集进行训练和预测能够保证预测准确率并大幅提高检测效率。研究成果可为高速铁路信号系统网络入侵检测模型的设计和建立提供参考。展开更多
Background As one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments,chronic nonspecific low-back pain(CNLBP)causes persistent disability and substantial medical expenses.Epidemiological evidence shows that the incidence rat...Background As one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments,chronic nonspecific low-back pain(CNLBP)causes persistent disability and substantial medical expenses.Epidemiological evidence shows that the incidence rate of CNLBP in young and middle-aged people who are demanded rapidly recovery and social contribution is rising.Recent guidelines indicate a reduced role for medicines in the management of CNLBP.Objective The present study investigates the short-term effects of cupping and scraping therapy using a medicated balm,compared to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID)with a capsaicin plaster,in the treatment of CNLBP.Design,setting,participants and interventions We designed a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial enrolling patients from January 1,2022 to December 31,2022.A total of 156 patients with CNLBP were randomized into two parallel groups.Diclofenac sodium-sustained release tablets were administered orally to participants in the control group for one week while a capsaicin plaster was applied externally.Patients in the test group were treated with cupping and scraping using a medical device and medicated balm.Main outcome measures Primary outcome was pain recorded using the visual analogue scale(VAS).Two secondary outcomes were recorded using the Japanese Orthopedic Association low-back pain scale(JOA)and the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome integral scale(TCMS)as assessment tools.Results Between baseline and postintervention,all changes in outcome metric scales were statistically significant(P<0.001).Compared to the control group,patients in the test group had a significantly greater treatment effect in all outcome variables,as indicated by lower VAS and TCMS scores and higher JOA scores,after the one-week intervention period(P<0.001).Further,according to the findings of multivariate linear regression analysis,the participants’pain(VAS score)was related to their marital status,age,smoking habits and body mass index.No adverse reactions were reported for any participants in this trial.Conclusion The effectiveness of TCM combined with the new physiotherapy tool is superior to that of NSAID combined with topical plasters,regarding to pain intensity,TCM symptoms and quality of life.The TCM plus physiotherapy also showed more stable and long-lasting therapeutic effects.展开更多
World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved b...World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved by WFAS.This technical benchmark was issued on October 9,2023,and implemented on December 31,2023.The main contents include the scope,normative references,terms and definitions,procedures and rules,and safety.This article focuses on the above contents,an outlook on the application,popularization,and update plan of this technical benchmark is proposed.展开更多
Three-Dimensional(3D)swirling flow structures,generated by a counter-rotating dualstage swirler in a confined chamber with a confinement ratio of 1.53,were experimentally investigated at Re=2.3×10^(5)using Tomogr...Three-Dimensional(3D)swirling flow structures,generated by a counter-rotating dualstage swirler in a confined chamber with a confinement ratio of 1.53,were experimentally investigated at Re=2.3×10^(5)using Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry(Tomo-PIV)and planar Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV).Based on the analysis of the 3D time-averaged swirling flow structures and 3D Proper Orthogonal Decomposition(POD)of the Tomo-PIV data,typical coherent flow structures,including the Corner Recirculation Zone(CRZ),Central Recirculation Zone(CTRZ),and Lip Recirculation Zone(LRZ),were extracted.The counter-rotating dual-stage swirler with a Venturi flare generates the independence process of vortex breakdown from the main stage and pilot stage,leading to the formation of an LRZ and a smaller CTRZ near the nozzle outlet.The confinement squeezes the CRZ to the corner and causes a reverse rotation flow to limit the shape of the CTRZ.A large-scale flow structure caused by the main stage features an explosive breakup,flapping,and Precessing Vortex Core(PVC).The explosive breakup mode dominates the swirling flow structures owing to the expansion and construction of the main jet,whereas the flapping mode is related to the wake perturbation.Confinement limits the expansion of PVC and causes it to contract after the impacting area.展开更多
In this study,pre-strain ranging from 0 to 0.12 was applied through uniaxial tension on high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)specimens with four kinds of grain size.Effect of pre-strain and grain size on me-chanical property ...In this study,pre-strain ranging from 0 to 0.12 was applied through uniaxial tension on high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)specimens with four kinds of grain size.Effect of pre-strain and grain size on me-chanical property was investigated through tensile tests.Microstructures of the pre-strained and tensile tested samples were analyzed,respectively.The 30.8°v-bending and following flattening,as well as Erichson cupping tests,were performed on the pre-strained samples.Results show the elongation ratio of grain and dislocation density increases with pre-strain.Yielding platform is removed when pre-strain is larger than 0.06 while yielding plateau period decreases with pre-strain less than 0.06 due to reduction of pinning effect.The 30.8°v-bending and the following flattening tests are successfully accomplished on all the pre-strained samples with different grain size.Decrease in grain size,along with increase in pre-strain,causes increase in strength and decrease in elongation rate as well as cupping value.Pre-strain causes very slight effect on bending ability,much less than that on mechanical property and cupping test value.Reciprocal impact of the pre-strain and grain size on HSLA steel deformability is inconspicuous.展开更多
In this work,we aim to introduce some modifications to the Anam-Net deep neural network(DNN)model for segmenting optic cup(OC)and optic disc(OD)in retinal fundus images to estimate the cup-to-disc ratio(CDR).The CDR i...In this work,we aim to introduce some modifications to the Anam-Net deep neural network(DNN)model for segmenting optic cup(OC)and optic disc(OD)in retinal fundus images to estimate the cup-to-disc ratio(CDR).The CDR is a reliable measure for the early diagnosis of Glaucoma.In this study,we developed a lightweight DNN model for OC and OD segmentation in retinal fundus images.Our DNN model is based on modifications to Anam-Net,incorporating an anamorphic depth embedding block.To reduce computational complexity,we employ a fixed filter size for all convolution layers in the encoder and decoder stages as the network deepens.This modification significantly reduces the number of trainable parameters,making the model lightweight and suitable for resource-constrained applications.We evaluate the performance of the developed model using two publicly available retinal image databases,namely RIM-ONE and Drishti-GS.The results demonstrate promising OC segmentation performance across most standard evaluation metrics while achieving analogous results for OD segmentation.We used two retinal fundus image databases named RIM-ONE and Drishti-GS that contained 159 images and 101 retinal images,respectively.For OD segmentation using the RIM-ONE we obtain an f1-score(F1),Jaccard coefficient(JC),and overlapping error(OE)of 0.950,0.9219,and 0.0781,respectively.Similarly,for OC segmentation using the same databases,we achieve scores of 0.8481(F1),0.7428(JC),and 0.2572(OE).Based on these experimental results and the significantly lower number of trainable parameters,we conclude that the developed model is highly suitable for the early diagnosis of glaucoma by accurately estimating the CDR.展开更多
BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty(THA)is a common procedure for end stage osteoarthritis.The learning curve for THA is complex and challenging.One of the most difficult skills to master is acetabular reaming.We wish t...BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty(THA)is a common procedure for end stage osteoarthritis.The learning curve for THA is complex and challenging.One of the most difficult skills to master is acetabular reaming.We wish to identify if experience in arthroplasty leads to preservation of more bone stock.AIM To investigate if increasing surgeon experience will predict an ever decreasing acetabular cup size.METHODS A retrospective case series of four attending orthopaedic surgeons was completed.All uncemented elective total hip arthroplasties since appointment were selected for inclusion.The size of acetabular cup used was noted and logistic regression was used to identify if a trend to smaller cups existed.RESULTS A total of 1614 subjects were included with a mean age of 64 years.Overall cups were on average 0.18mm smaller per year(95%confidence interval-0.25 to-0.11,P<0.001).Individual surgeon trends showed cup sizes to decrease 0.27 mm/year for surgeon A,0.02 mm/year for surgeon B,0.15 mm/year for surgeon C and 0.29 mm/year for surgeon D.Three of the four surgeons had a more pronounced trend to smaller cups for male subjects than their female counterparts.CONCLUSION We found increasing surgeon experience to be associated with an ever-decreasing acetabular cup size.Smaller acetabular cup size may act as a surrogate marker of surgical proficiency by virtue of decreased acetabular reaming.展开更多
Coaxial plasma guns are a type of plasma source that produces plasma which propagates radially and axially controlled by the shape of the ground electrode, which has attracted much interest in several applications. In...Coaxial plasma guns are a type of plasma source that produces plasma which propagates radially and axially controlled by the shape of the ground electrode, which has attracted much interest in several applications. In this work, a 120° opening angle of CPG nozzle is used as a plasma gun configuration that operates at the energy of 150 J. The ionization of polyethylene insulator between the electrodes of the gun produces a cloud of hydrogen and carbon plasma.The triple Langmuir probe and Faraday cup are used to measure plasma density and plasma temperature. These methods are used to measure the on-axis and off-axis plasma divergence of the coaxial plasma gun. The peak values of ion densities measured at a distance of 25 mm on-axis from the plasma gun are(1.6±0.5)×10^(19)m^(-3)and(2.8±0.6)×10^(19)m^(-3)for hydrogen and carbon plasma respectively and the peak temperature is 3.02±0.5 eV. The mean propagation velocity of plasma is calculated using the transit times of plasma at different distances from the plasma gun and is found to be 4.54±0.25 cm/μs and 1.81±0.18 cm/μs for hydrogen and carbon plasma respectively. The Debye radius is obtained from the measured experimental data that satisfies the thin sheath approximation. The shot-to-shot stability of plasma parameters facilitates the use of plasma guns in laboratory experiments. These types of plasma sources can be used in many applications like plasma opening switches, plasma devices, and as plasma sources.展开更多
The spray characteristics of different regions downstream of swirl cups play a critical role in cold start and re-ignition of gas turbines.The spray measurements were performed at the fuel pressures of 0.5,0.8,1.0,1.5...The spray characteristics of different regions downstream of swirl cups play a critical role in cold start and re-ignition of gas turbines.The spray measurements were performed at the fuel pressures of 0.5,0.8,1.0,1.5,and 2.0 MPa and the fuel temperatures of-23,-13,-3,7,17 and 27℃,respectively.The droplet size,droplet velocity,droplet number,and instantaneous spatial spray image of sprays from an aviation kerosene Jet-A were measured using a two-component phase Doppler particle analyzer and a digital off-axis holography system.As the fuel pressure and temperature increase,the Sauter Mean Diameter(SMD)and spray non-uniformity of the Spray Shear Layer(SSL)gradually decrease.As the fuel pressure increases,the SMD and spray non-uniformity of the Central Toroidal Recirculation Zone(CTRZ)gradually decrease,and the slopes of these curves both decrease.As the fuel pressure increases,the SMD and spray nonuniformity of the CTRZ rapidly decrease at the fuel temperature of23℃,while slightly decrease at the fuel temperature of 27℃.The droplets in the CTRZ come from 3 different sources:simplex nozzle,venturi,and outside the CTRZ.As the fuel pressure increases,the proportion of droplets recirculated from outside the CTRZ decreases.This study proposed the concept of the“pressure critical point”for the swirl cups.As the fuel temperature decreases,the proportion of droplets recirculated from outside the CTRZ increases below the critical pressure,while decreases above the critical pressure.In addition,through the models of liquid film formation and breakup on the curved cylindrical wall,a semi-theoretical model was established to predict the SMD of SSL for swirl cups.The prediction uncertainty of this model is less than 6%for all 14 conditions in this paper.展开更多
BACKGROUND The use of uncemented cups during total hip arthroplasty(THA)has gained popularity in recent years.The Robert Mathys(RM)pressfit cup,an uncemented monoblock implant is expected to preserve bone density due ...BACKGROUND The use of uncemented cups during total hip arthroplasty(THA)has gained popularity in recent years.The Robert Mathys(RM)pressfit cup,an uncemented monoblock implant is expected to preserve bone density due to its composition and external surface,while reducing backside wear with its monoblock construction.These factors should lead to a high survival rate of the implant.AIM To evaluate the mid-term survival and functional outcome of the RM Pressfit cup in a large study population.METHODS Between 2011 and 2020,we included 1324 patients receiving a primary THA using the RM pressfit cup.Final clinical follow-up was performed at 2 years postoperatively with the Dutch arthroplasty register used to assess implant status thereafter.Revision for acetabular failure and reason for revision were reported to evaluate implant survival,while the hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score(HOOS)scores were used to assess functional outcome.RESULTS The mean age at surgery was 64.9 years.The mean follow-up was 4.6 years.Of the 1324 THAs performed,13 needed cup revisions within 5 years after index THA:5 due to aseptic loosening,6 due to infection,2 due to dislocation and 2 due to other causes.This resulted in a 5-year cup survival of 98.8%(95%CI:98.1-99.5).Nine of the cup revisions occurred within the first year after index THA.HOOS scores increased significantly in all domains during the first year and levelled out during the second year.CONCLUSION In the present study,the RM pressfit cup demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up;however,future studies are needed to assess the long-term outcomes of this acetabular implant.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51005239)
文摘The mechanical balance process is the key process to eliminate the quadrature error and improve the performance of the cupped wave gyro. The conventional mechanical balance method for cupped wave gyro based on cup-wall trimming requires high control accuracy of trimming quantity, which increases the production cost and decreases the fabrication efficiency in large extent. However, it is hard to reach the high balance accuracy with the natural frequency split of mHz grade by using the conventional method. In this paper, the lumped mass dynamic model of the cupped wave gyro is built by discretization method, and the effects of different position trimming on the natural frequency are analyzed. It is pointed out that trimming off a tiny quantity of material from cup-wall causes large variation of the natural frequency is the main reason for the low accuracy of the conventional mechanical balance method. Then, a precision balance method for cupped wave gyro based on cup-bottom trimming is presented and the entire procedures of this method are given. The static balance process and dynamic balance process of the precision balance method are simulated by the finite element software. The simulation result shows that the precision balance method based on cup-bottom trimming brings less additional natural frequency split in the static balance process, minimizes the natural frequency split to mHz grade and rectify the angle of mode offset to 0.1° grade in the dynamic balance process, furthermore, the method decreases the requirement for control accuracy of trimming quantity evidently. The research work provides references for structure optimization design and balance process plan of the cupped wave gyro.
文摘During a dive peregrine falcons can reach velocities of more than 320 km/h and makes themselves the fastest animals in the world. The aerodynamic mechanisms involved are not fully understood yet and the search for a conclusive answer to this fact motivates the three-dimensional (3-D) flow study. Especially the cupped wing configuration which is a unique feature of the wing shape in falcon peregrine dive is our focus herein. In particular, the flow in the gap between the main body and the cupped wing is studied to understand how this flow interacts with the body and to what extend it affects the integral forces of lift and drag. Characteristic shapes of the wings while diving are studied with regard to their aerodynamics using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The results of the numerical simulations via ICEM CFD and OpenFOAM show predominant flow structures around the body surface and in the wake of the falcon model such as a pair of body vortices and tip vortices. The drag for the cupped wing profile is reduced in relation to the configuration of opened wings (without cupped-like profile) while lift is increased. The purpose of this study is primarily the basic research of the aerodynamic mechanisms during the falcon’s diving flight. The results could be important for maintaining good maneuverability at high speeds in the aviation sector.
文摘In June 2026,the FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by three countries for the first time,featur ing 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities in North Amer ica.For the United States,Canada,and Mexico,this is not only a sporting event but also a well-planned“economic feast.”
基金supported by National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grants funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(No.RS-2023-00256265,RS-2024-00352352,RS-2024-00405818)the Korean Fund for Regenerative Medicine(KFRM)grant funded by the Korea government(the Ministry of Science and ICT,the Ministry of Health&Welfare).(No.25A0102L1)support from the Market-led K-sensor technology program(RS-2022-00154781,Development of large-area wafer-level flexible/stretchable hybrid sensor platform technology for form factor-free highly integrated convergence sensor),funded By the Ministry of Trade,Industry&Energy(MOTIE,Korea).
文摘Microneedles(MNs)have been extensively investigated for transdermal delivery of large-sized drugs,including proteins,nucleic acids,and even extracellular vesicles(EVs).However,for their sufficient skin penetration,conventional MNs employ long needles(≥600μm),leading to pain and skin irritation.Moreover,it is critical to stably apply MNs against complex skin surfaces for uniform nanoscale drug delivery.Herein,a dually amplified transdermal patch(MN@EV/SC)is developed as the stem cell-derived EV delivery platform by hierarchically integrating an octopusinspired suction cup(SC)with short MNs(≤300μm).While leveraging the suction effect to induce nanoscale deformation of the stratum corneum,MN@EV/SC minimizes skin damage and enhances the adhesion of MNs,allowing EV to penetrate deeper into the dermis.When MNs of various lengths are applied to mouse skin,the short MNs can elicit comparable corticosterone release to chemical adhesives,whereas long MNs induce a prompt stress response.MN@EV/SC can achieve a remarkable penetration depth(290μm)for EV,compared to that of MN alone(111μm).Consequently,MN@EV/SC facilitates the revitalization of fibroblasts and enhances collagen synthesis in middle-aged mice.Overall,MN@EV/SC exhibits the potential for skin regeneration by modulating the dermal microenvironment and ensuring patient comfort.
基金Supported by Project of Science and Technology Department of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region(2019GG125).
文摘[Objectives]To observe the clinical efficacy of Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy in the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy(CSR).[Methods]A total of 120 patients diagnosed with CSR who received treatment at the International Mongolian Hospital of Inner Mongolia between October 2021 and October 2022 were selected and randomly divided into two groups:A test group and a control group,with 60 patients in each group.The patients in the test group received Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy,following the principles of syndrome differentiation in Mongolian medicine.In contrast,the patients in the control group received only the Mongolian medicine silver needle therapy.After treatment,the Mongolian medicine syndrome scores,visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,and total clinical therapeutic effects in the two groups of patients were compared both prior to and following the treatment.[Results]The improvement in VAS and Mongolian medicine syndrome scores in the test group was greater than that in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The scores of the test group surpassed those of the control group,and this difference was also statistically significant(P<0.05).Furthermore,the overall therapeutic effect in the test group was 93.33%,which was markedly higher than 76.67%observed in the control group(P<0.05).[Conclusions]The therapeutic effect of Mongolian medicine silver needle combined with cupping and bloodletting therapy in the treatment of CSR is remarkable.This approach has demonstrated efficacy in alleviating patient pain and improving the functionality of the cervical vertebrae,thereby warranting clinical promotion and application.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China Project:Research on the Correlation between Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution,Cupping Marks Color,and Clinical Efficacy Based on Regression Models (No.81804000)。
文摘OBJECTIVE:To update the current best evidence on the effectiveness and safety of cupping therapy in pain management.METHODS:The protocol of this systematic review was registered at PROSPERO(CRD42021261308).An updated literature searching in 7 databases was conducted from January 2014 to January 2023.Two authors extracted data and assessed the risk of bias independently.Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software(Cochrane Collaboration,London,UK).Meta-analysis with a random effect model was conducted when there was no serious statistical heterogeneity among trials(I^(2) ≤ 75%).Grading of Recommendations Assessment,Development,and Evaluation was also conducted to assess the quality of evidence.RESULTS:Seventy-two trials with 5720 participants were included.All included trials were assessed as having high risk of bias.The majority of the included trials reported the benefit of cupping plus other therapy or cupping alone on improving cure rate(average risk ratio more than 1.15) and reducing visual analogue scale [average mean difference(MD) reduction 0.16 to 7.0 cm],improving quality of life,quality of sleep or other symptoms related to pain condition.And there was low/very low quality evidence that the incidence of adverse events in the cupping groups were lower than that in the control groups.Although the heterogeneity between studies and the methodological quality of the study itself lead to the low evidence strength of the current conclusions,the results of this study are a valuable supplement to the founding of previous review.CONCLUSION:Cupping therapy alone or combined with other therapy was considered benefit in relieving pain,improving the quality of life,and increasing the cure rate of patients with pain conditions,though supported by the low quality of evidence.According to the limited evidence,cupping therapy seems to have less harm than drugs when treating pain conditions.
文摘As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba,a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region,the aroma of sizzling mandazi,a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries,floats through the school compound.At Juhudi Primary School,the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for a warm,unfamiliar treat-a steaming cup of soy milk.
文摘BACKGROUND Clinical studies using Trabecular Titanium™acetabular cups have shown promising short and medium-term results.This material,due to its macro and micro surface roughness,provides a substrate for osseointegration and enhances implant stability.However,there is a lack of evidence in the literature on the use of this material in patients with femoral neck fracture.AIM To evaluate the short-term clinical-functional and radiographic outcomes in patients with femoral neck fractures undergoing total hip arthroplasty(THA)with Trabecular Titanium™acetabular cup implants.METHODS The study included 104 patients with medial femoral neck fractures who underwent THA between January 2020 and December 2020 with the Delta TT acetabular cup(Lima Corporate,Villanova di San Daniele del Friuli,Italy).The mean age of the patients was 69.57±10.16 years(range:36-85 years).The followup period ranged from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 4 years.Three questionnaires(Harris Hip Score,Oxford Hip Score,and EQ5D)were administered along with radiographic evaluations.Statistical methods included the Student's t-test and one-way analysis of variance for comparisons(with significance set at 0.05),and the Kaplan-Meier curve for prosthetic implant survival.RESULTS The mean follow-up was 41.5 months.The Harris Hip Score(HHS)showed a mean increase of 2.74 points(mean HHS 88.52 at 6 months postoperatively and mean HHS 91.26 at the last follow-up)with statistical significance.Similarly,the Oxford Hip Score demonstrated a statistically significant difference between follow-up groups.However,the EQ5D did not show statistically significant differences among the three groups(preoperative,6-month follow-up,and last follow-up).Revision surgery was required in 6 patients.According to Moore's criteria,96%of the acetabular components were radiographically stable and well-integrated at the last follow-up.The Kaplan-Meier curve showed a 96%survival rate.CONCLUSION The clinical and radiographic results obtained in the short to medium term confirm the excellent performance of the Delta TT acetabular cup in terms of osseointegration,providing an optimal solution both for young patients with high functional recovery demands and for fragile patients requiring optimal stability of the acetabular component to reduce the risk of implant failure.
基金Supported by Science and Technology Program of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region"Clinical Observation of Warm Needling Acupuncture of Mongolian Medicine in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation"(2019GG125).
文摘Traditional Mongolian Medicine(TMM)therapies have emerged as a prominent therapeutic option for Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy(CSR),owing to their demonstrated efficacy,cost-effectiveness,and high clinical accessibility.This study systematically reviews classical Mongolian medical texts to synthesize CSR-related knowledge,including disease profiles,pathogenesis,and therapeutic strategies—through dual analytical perspectives from modern medicine and TMM theory.Furthermore,it critically evaluates recent clinical research on TMM interventions for CSR,encompassing manual therapies,herbal formulations,and holistic regimens.The integrated analysis aims to provide references for optimizing TMM clinical practices in CSR treatment.
文摘AIM:To explore the impact of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptorα(IGF-1Rα)on the differentiation fate of optic-cupderived retinal stem cells(OC-RSCs)into retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)in vitro.METHODS:OC-RSCs were isolated from optic cups of rats on embryonic day 12.5,and high-purity OC-RSCs were obtained by conditioned culture and passage.Differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs under different serum concentrations was examined using flow cytometry,and the serum concentration with high interference with differentiation ratio was selected.Furthermore,the effect of blocking IGF-1Rαon the differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs was analyzed through immunocytochemistry and Western blotting.RESULTS:Immunohistochemical analysis revealed IGF-1Rαwas highly expressed in rat embryos at day 12.5.OC-RSCs were isolated and purified,and high-purity OCRSCs were obtained.When 2.5%serum was administered,the ratio of differentiated RGCs(Thy-1.1 positive)decreased significantly,and the results of immunoblotting also confirmed the blockade of IGF-1Rαreduced Thy-1.1 protein expression.CONCLUSION:IGF-1Rαblocking can reduce the differentiation of OC-RSCs into RGCs.
文摘入侵检测作为一种网络主动防御技术,能够有效阻止来自黑客的多种手段攻击。随着机器学习的发展,相关技术也开始应用到入侵检测中。本文采用sklearn库中preprocessing模块的函数对KDD CUP 99数据集进行预处理,基于朴素贝叶斯和逻辑回归算法,建立了网络入侵检测模型,并利用信息增益算法对入侵相关特征进行选择,然后进行训练与预测。实验结果表明,选择特征子集进行训练和预测能够保证预测准确率并大幅提高检测效率。研究成果可为高速铁路信号系统网络入侵检测模型的设计和建立提供参考。
基金supported by the 13th Five-Year Army Key Discipline Construction Project(No.2020SZ06-17).
文摘Background As one of the most common musculoskeletal ailments,chronic nonspecific low-back pain(CNLBP)causes persistent disability and substantial medical expenses.Epidemiological evidence shows that the incidence rate of CNLBP in young and middle-aged people who are demanded rapidly recovery and social contribution is rising.Recent guidelines indicate a reduced role for medicines in the management of CNLBP.Objective The present study investigates the short-term effects of cupping and scraping therapy using a medicated balm,compared to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID)with a capsaicin plaster,in the treatment of CNLBP.Design,setting,participants and interventions We designed a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial enrolling patients from January 1,2022 to December 31,2022.A total of 156 patients with CNLBP were randomized into two parallel groups.Diclofenac sodium-sustained release tablets were administered orally to participants in the control group for one week while a capsaicin plaster was applied externally.Patients in the test group were treated with cupping and scraping using a medical device and medicated balm.Main outcome measures Primary outcome was pain recorded using the visual analogue scale(VAS).Two secondary outcomes were recorded using the Japanese Orthopedic Association low-back pain scale(JOA)and the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndrome integral scale(TCMS)as assessment tools.Results Between baseline and postintervention,all changes in outcome metric scales were statistically significant(P<0.001).Compared to the control group,patients in the test group had a significantly greater treatment effect in all outcome variables,as indicated by lower VAS and TCMS scores and higher JOA scores,after the one-week intervention period(P<0.001).Further,according to the findings of multivariate linear regression analysis,the participants’pain(VAS score)was related to their marital status,age,smoking habits and body mass index.No adverse reactions were reported for any participants in this trial.Conclusion The effectiveness of TCM combined with the new physiotherapy tool is superior to that of NSAID combined with topical plasters,regarding to pain intensity,TCM symptoms and quality of life.The TCM plus physiotherapy also showed more stable and long-lasting therapeutic effects.
基金Supported by National Key R&D Program of China:2019YFC1712200-2019YFC1712204。
文摘World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies(WFAS)Technical Benchmark of Acupuncture and Moxibustion:Cupping,developed under the leadership of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,was approved by WFAS.This technical benchmark was issued on October 9,2023,and implemented on December 31,2023.The main contents include the scope,normative references,terms and definitions,procedures and rules,and safety.This article focuses on the above contents,an outlook on the application,popularization,and update plan of this technical benchmark is proposed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12232002,12072017,12002199,and 11721202)。
文摘Three-Dimensional(3D)swirling flow structures,generated by a counter-rotating dualstage swirler in a confined chamber with a confinement ratio of 1.53,were experimentally investigated at Re=2.3×10^(5)using Tomographic Particle Image Velocimetry(Tomo-PIV)and planar Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV).Based on the analysis of the 3D time-averaged swirling flow structures and 3D Proper Orthogonal Decomposition(POD)of the Tomo-PIV data,typical coherent flow structures,including the Corner Recirculation Zone(CRZ),Central Recirculation Zone(CTRZ),and Lip Recirculation Zone(LRZ),were extracted.The counter-rotating dual-stage swirler with a Venturi flare generates the independence process of vortex breakdown from the main stage and pilot stage,leading to the formation of an LRZ and a smaller CTRZ near the nozzle outlet.The confinement squeezes the CRZ to the corner and causes a reverse rotation flow to limit the shape of the CTRZ.A large-scale flow structure caused by the main stage features an explosive breakup,flapping,and Precessing Vortex Core(PVC).The explosive breakup mode dominates the swirling flow structures owing to the expansion and construction of the main jet,whereas the flapping mode is related to the wake perturbation.Confinement limits the expansion of PVC and causes it to contract after the impacting area.
基金Funded by Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(No.2020JJA160034)the Basic Ability Improvement of Middle and Young Teachers in Guangxi Universities Foundation(No.2020KY21018)。
文摘In this study,pre-strain ranging from 0 to 0.12 was applied through uniaxial tension on high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)specimens with four kinds of grain size.Effect of pre-strain and grain size on me-chanical property was investigated through tensile tests.Microstructures of the pre-strained and tensile tested samples were analyzed,respectively.The 30.8°v-bending and following flattening,as well as Erichson cupping tests,were performed on the pre-strained samples.Results show the elongation ratio of grain and dislocation density increases with pre-strain.Yielding platform is removed when pre-strain is larger than 0.06 while yielding plateau period decreases with pre-strain less than 0.06 due to reduction of pinning effect.The 30.8°v-bending and the following flattening tests are successfully accomplished on all the pre-strained samples with different grain size.Decrease in grain size,along with increase in pre-strain,causes increase in strength and decrease in elongation rate as well as cupping value.Pre-strain causes very slight effect on bending ability,much less than that on mechanical property and cupping test value.Reciprocal impact of the pre-strain and grain size on HSLA steel deformability is inconspicuous.
基金funded byResearchers Supporting Project Number(RSPD2024R 553),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘In this work,we aim to introduce some modifications to the Anam-Net deep neural network(DNN)model for segmenting optic cup(OC)and optic disc(OD)in retinal fundus images to estimate the cup-to-disc ratio(CDR).The CDR is a reliable measure for the early diagnosis of Glaucoma.In this study,we developed a lightweight DNN model for OC and OD segmentation in retinal fundus images.Our DNN model is based on modifications to Anam-Net,incorporating an anamorphic depth embedding block.To reduce computational complexity,we employ a fixed filter size for all convolution layers in the encoder and decoder stages as the network deepens.This modification significantly reduces the number of trainable parameters,making the model lightweight and suitable for resource-constrained applications.We evaluate the performance of the developed model using two publicly available retinal image databases,namely RIM-ONE and Drishti-GS.The results demonstrate promising OC segmentation performance across most standard evaluation metrics while achieving analogous results for OD segmentation.We used two retinal fundus image databases named RIM-ONE and Drishti-GS that contained 159 images and 101 retinal images,respectively.For OD segmentation using the RIM-ONE we obtain an f1-score(F1),Jaccard coefficient(JC),and overlapping error(OE)of 0.950,0.9219,and 0.0781,respectively.Similarly,for OC segmentation using the same databases,we achieve scores of 0.8481(F1),0.7428(JC),and 0.2572(OE).Based on these experimental results and the significantly lower number of trainable parameters,we conclude that the developed model is highly suitable for the early diagnosis of glaucoma by accurately estimating the CDR.
文摘BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty(THA)is a common procedure for end stage osteoarthritis.The learning curve for THA is complex and challenging.One of the most difficult skills to master is acetabular reaming.We wish to identify if experience in arthroplasty leads to preservation of more bone stock.AIM To investigate if increasing surgeon experience will predict an ever decreasing acetabular cup size.METHODS A retrospective case series of four attending orthopaedic surgeons was completed.All uncemented elective total hip arthroplasties since appointment were selected for inclusion.The size of acetabular cup used was noted and logistic regression was used to identify if a trend to smaller cups existed.RESULTS A total of 1614 subjects were included with a mean age of 64 years.Overall cups were on average 0.18mm smaller per year(95%confidence interval-0.25 to-0.11,P<0.001).Individual surgeon trends showed cup sizes to decrease 0.27 mm/year for surgeon A,0.02 mm/year for surgeon B,0.15 mm/year for surgeon C and 0.29 mm/year for surgeon D.Three of the four surgeons had a more pronounced trend to smaller cups for male subjects than their female counterparts.CONCLUSION We found increasing surgeon experience to be associated with an ever-decreasing acetabular cup size.Smaller acetabular cup size may act as a surrogate marker of surgical proficiency by virtue of decreased acetabular reaming.
基金supported by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Department of Atomic Energy, Government of IndiaDepartment of Atomic Energy, Government of India for financial assistance under DAE Doctoral Fellowship Scheme-2018。
文摘Coaxial plasma guns are a type of plasma source that produces plasma which propagates radially and axially controlled by the shape of the ground electrode, which has attracted much interest in several applications. In this work, a 120° opening angle of CPG nozzle is used as a plasma gun configuration that operates at the energy of 150 J. The ionization of polyethylene insulator between the electrodes of the gun produces a cloud of hydrogen and carbon plasma.The triple Langmuir probe and Faraday cup are used to measure plasma density and plasma temperature. These methods are used to measure the on-axis and off-axis plasma divergence of the coaxial plasma gun. The peak values of ion densities measured at a distance of 25 mm on-axis from the plasma gun are(1.6±0.5)×10^(19)m^(-3)and(2.8±0.6)×10^(19)m^(-3)for hydrogen and carbon plasma respectively and the peak temperature is 3.02±0.5 eV. The mean propagation velocity of plasma is calculated using the transit times of plasma at different distances from the plasma gun and is found to be 4.54±0.25 cm/μs and 1.81±0.18 cm/μs for hydrogen and carbon plasma respectively. The Debye radius is obtained from the measured experimental data that satisfies the thin sheath approximation. The shot-to-shot stability of plasma parameters facilitates the use of plasma guns in laboratory experiments. These types of plasma sources can be used in many applications like plasma opening switches, plasma devices, and as plasma sources.
基金supported by the Provincial or Ministerial Level Project.
文摘The spray characteristics of different regions downstream of swirl cups play a critical role in cold start and re-ignition of gas turbines.The spray measurements were performed at the fuel pressures of 0.5,0.8,1.0,1.5,and 2.0 MPa and the fuel temperatures of-23,-13,-3,7,17 and 27℃,respectively.The droplet size,droplet velocity,droplet number,and instantaneous spatial spray image of sprays from an aviation kerosene Jet-A were measured using a two-component phase Doppler particle analyzer and a digital off-axis holography system.As the fuel pressure and temperature increase,the Sauter Mean Diameter(SMD)and spray non-uniformity of the Spray Shear Layer(SSL)gradually decrease.As the fuel pressure increases,the SMD and spray non-uniformity of the Central Toroidal Recirculation Zone(CTRZ)gradually decrease,and the slopes of these curves both decrease.As the fuel pressure increases,the SMD and spray nonuniformity of the CTRZ rapidly decrease at the fuel temperature of23℃,while slightly decrease at the fuel temperature of 27℃.The droplets in the CTRZ come from 3 different sources:simplex nozzle,venturi,and outside the CTRZ.As the fuel pressure increases,the proportion of droplets recirculated from outside the CTRZ decreases.This study proposed the concept of the“pressure critical point”for the swirl cups.As the fuel temperature decreases,the proportion of droplets recirculated from outside the CTRZ increases below the critical pressure,while decreases above the critical pressure.In addition,through the models of liquid film formation and breakup on the curved cylindrical wall,a semi-theoretical model was established to predict the SMD of SSL for swirl cups.The prediction uncertainty of this model is less than 6%for all 14 conditions in this paper.
文摘BACKGROUND The use of uncemented cups during total hip arthroplasty(THA)has gained popularity in recent years.The Robert Mathys(RM)pressfit cup,an uncemented monoblock implant is expected to preserve bone density due to its composition and external surface,while reducing backside wear with its monoblock construction.These factors should lead to a high survival rate of the implant.AIM To evaluate the mid-term survival and functional outcome of the RM Pressfit cup in a large study population.METHODS Between 2011 and 2020,we included 1324 patients receiving a primary THA using the RM pressfit cup.Final clinical follow-up was performed at 2 years postoperatively with the Dutch arthroplasty register used to assess implant status thereafter.Revision for acetabular failure and reason for revision were reported to evaluate implant survival,while the hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score(HOOS)scores were used to assess functional outcome.RESULTS The mean age at surgery was 64.9 years.The mean follow-up was 4.6 years.Of the 1324 THAs performed,13 needed cup revisions within 5 years after index THA:5 due to aseptic loosening,6 due to infection,2 due to dislocation and 2 due to other causes.This resulted in a 5-year cup survival of 98.8%(95%CI:98.1-99.5).Nine of the cup revisions occurred within the first year after index THA.HOOS scores increased significantly in all domains during the first year and levelled out during the second year.CONCLUSION In the present study,the RM pressfit cup demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up;however,future studies are needed to assess the long-term outcomes of this acetabular implant.
