For samples in the gaseous state at room temperature and ambient pressure,mature technology has been developed to encapsulate them in a diamond anvil cell(DAC).However,the large volume press(LVP)can only treat samples...For samples in the gaseous state at room temperature and ambient pressure,mature technology has been developed to encapsulate them in a diamond anvil cell(DAC).However,the large volume press(LVP)can only treat samples with starting materials in solid or liquid form.We have achieved stable encapsulation and reaction treatment of carbon dioxide in a centimeter sized sample chamber for a long time(over 10 min)under conditions of temperature higher than 1200℃ and pressure over 5 GPa through the use of integrated low-temperature freezing and rapid compression sealing method for LVP cell assemblies.This technology can also be applied to the packaging of other gaseous or liquid samples,such as ammonia,sulfur dioxide,water,etc.in LVP devices.展开更多
In the assembly process of large volume product,engineering constraints limit the relative pose of components and serve as a standard for judging assembly quality.However,in the traditional process of target pose esti...In the assembly process of large volume product,engineering constraints limit the relative pose of components and serve as a standard for judging assembly quality.However,in the traditional process of target pose estimation,a general method is needed for establishing the correlation between engineering constraints and product pose,and it is difficult to evaluate pose by constraints comprehensively.Therefore,the process of target pose estimation and evaluation is separated.In this paper,a pose coordination model based on multi-constraints is proposed,which includes pre-processing,pose estimation,pose adjustment and evaluation.Firstly,engineering constraints are decoupled into 4 types of Minimum Geometrical Reference Constraints(MGRC),and the inequalities for solving target pose are formulated.Then the Constraint Coordination Index(CCI)is defined as the optimization objective to solve the target pose.Finally,with CCI as the numerical index,the target pose is evaluated to illustrate the quality of assembly.Taking the simulation experiment of wing-fuselage jointing as an example,the external and internal parameters of model are analyzed,and the pose estimation based on multi-constraints reduces the CCI by 12%,compared with the point-set-registration method.展开更多
We used data from the Xinjiang Digital Seismic Network and PSD( Power Spectral Density) method to perform noise level assessment for six stations. We calculated the median of the power spectral density to evaluate the...We used data from the Xinjiang Digital Seismic Network and PSD( Power Spectral Density) method to perform noise level assessment for six stations. We calculated the median of the power spectral density to evaluate the noise level of different stations. After the comparison of the power spectral density of different stations and the airgun signal recognition,we found that noise level of stations with recognizable airgun source signals is lower than that of stations without recognizable signals. The largest difference of the power spectral density is 40 d B,and the smallest is 15 d B. Finally,we found that the failure to recognize the signal of airgun sources at some stations is due to the noise level.展开更多
As this is the first time a large volume airgun has been excited in the "Yangtse River Geoscience Project",it is necessary to study the time-frequency characteristic based on the linear stacked seismic data ...As this is the first time a large volume airgun has been excited in the "Yangtse River Geoscience Project",it is necessary to study the time-frequency characteristic based on the linear stacked seismic data from records from portable stations near the fixed fields and seismic stations. Airgun signal propagation distances were detected using stacked seismic data to analyze the environmental impact on signal propagation distance. The results showed that:( 1) the airgun signal produced by bubble pulses,pressure pulses and the surface wave can be received by a portable station near the fixed field;( 2) the dominant frequency of a bubble at 5Hz or so can be received by both near-field stations and far-field stations,pressure pulses rapidly weaken and the dominant frequency bands get narrower as epicentral distance increases;( 3) the longest spread distance of signal is 260 km,the nearest is 180 km,and the signal can travel further in the evening.展开更多
With volume size increasing, it is necessary to develop a highly efficient compression algorithm, which is suitable for progressive refinement between the data server and the browsing client. For three-dimensional lar...With volume size increasing, it is necessary to develop a highly efficient compression algorithm, which is suitable for progressive refinement between the data server and the browsing client. For three-dimensional large volume data, an efficient hierarchical algorithm based on wavelet compression was presented, using intra-band dependencies of wavelet coefficients. Firstly, after applying blockwise hierarchical wavelet decomposition to large volume data, the block significance map was obtained by using one bit to indicate significance or insignificance of the block. Secondly, the coefficient block was further subdivided into eight sub-blocks if any significant coefficient existed in it, and the process was repeated, resulting in an incomplete octree. One bit was used to indicate significance or insignificance, and only significant coefficients were stored in the data stream. Finally, the significant coefficients were quantified and compressed by arithmetic coding. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves good compression ratios and is suited for random access of data blocks. The results also show that the proposed algorithm can be applied to progressive transmission of 3D volume data.展开更多
BACKGROUND Refractory ascites has a 1-year survival rate of 50%.In selected patients,treatment options include liver transplantation(LT)or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt(TIPSS).AIM To assess the o...BACKGROUND Refractory ascites has a 1-year survival rate of 50%.In selected patients,treatment options include liver transplantation(LT)or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt(TIPSS).AIM To assess the outcomes of patients who underwent a TIPSS compared to large volume paracentesis(LVP).METHODS Retrospective study of patients who underwent a covered TIPSS or LVP for refractory or recurrent ascites over 7 years.Primary outcome was transplant-free survival(TFS).Further analysis was done with propensity score matching(PSM).RESULTS There were 150 patients[TIPSS group(n=75),LVP group(n=75)].Seven patients in the TIPSS group underwent LT vs 22 patients in the LVP group.Overall median follow up,20(0.47-179.53)mo.In the whole cohort,there was no difference in TFS[hazard ratio(HR):0.80,95%confidence interval(CI):0.54-1.21];but lower de novo hepatic encephalopathy with LVP(HR:95%CI:0.20-0.96).These findings were confirmed following PSM analysis.On multivariate analysis albumin and hepatocellular carcinoma at baseline were associated with TFS.CONCLUSION Covered TIPSS results in similar TFS compared to LVP in cirrhotic patients with advanced liver failure.Liver transplant assessment should be considered in all potential candidates for TIPSS.Further controlled studies are recommended to select appropriate patients for TIPSS.展开更多
in this paper,we prove that a complete n-dimensional Riemannian manifold with nonnegative kth-Ricci curvature, large volume growth has finite topological type provided that lim r→∞{(vol[B(p.r]/ωnrn-αM)rk(n-1...in this paper,we prove that a complete n-dimensional Riemannian manifold with nonnegative kth-Ricci curvature, large volume growth has finite topological type provided that lim r→∞{(vol[B(p.r]/ωnrn-αM)rk(n-1)/k+1(1-α/2)}≤for some COllstant ε〉0 We also prove that a conlplete Riemannian manifold with nonnegative kth-Ricci curvature and undler some pinching conditions is diffeomorphic to R^n.展开更多
Construction of mass concrete structures face more challenges in temperature difference and complex stress under low temperature than the ambient temperature. It has been proved by the practice that, not only improvin...Construction of mass concrete structures face more challenges in temperature difference and complex stress under low temperature than the ambient temperature. It has been proved by the practice that, not only improving tensile strength of structural concrete as soon as possible and removing of constrain as much as possible, but also calculation of the thermal stress in the process of construction and maintenance, controlling structure of concrete tensile strength and temperature difference stress ratio can ensure the safety and defect-free.展开更多
Objective: to explore the application value of whole-course nursing in the treatment of pneumoconiosis patients with whole lung lavage by bronchoscope. Methods: 30 patients with pneumoconiosis admitted to our hospital...Objective: to explore the application value of whole-course nursing in the treatment of pneumoconiosis patients with whole lung lavage by bronchoscope. Methods: 30 patients with pneumoconiosis admitted to our hospital from January 2017 to January 2022 were selected as the research object. According to the implementation of the nursing plan, they were divided into the whole-course group and the routine group, with 15 patients in each group. The lung function, arterial blood oxygen partial pressure index, postoperative recovery and psychological state of the two groups were compared. Results: the comparison of pulmonary function and arterial oxygen partial pressure index before treatment between the whole course group and the conventional group had statistical significance (P > 0.05). After treatment, it was better than before, and the whole course group was better than the control group (p < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the ambulation time, extubation time and hospitalization time of the whole group were lower. Compared with the conventional group, the pain score was higher (p < 0.05). Compared with the normal group, the psychological state score was higher (p < 0.05). Conclusion: during the period of treating pneumoconiosis with bronchoscope whole lung large volume lavage, complete nursing can improve the disease index of patients, accelerate the recovery of patients' symptoms, and reduce patients' negative emotions.展开更多
Large volume airgun arrays have been widely used in exploring and monitoring underground structures for nearly a decade.Nowadays,large volume airgun arrays adopt the synchronous excitation mode,and source characterist...Large volume airgun arrays have been widely used in exploring and monitoring underground structures for nearly a decade.Nowadays,large volume airgun arrays adopt the synchronous excitation mode,and source characteristics are controlled by the source signal of a single airgun,which to some extent limits its application.In order to realize the asynchronous excitation of the airgun array,we developed a new firing system for the airgun array,and carried out a field experiment in the Binchuan Fixed Airgun Signal Transmission station to study the influences of the asynchronous excitation on the source signal.The experimental results show that:the newly developed airgun array firing system can ignite the airguns according to the setting time series with high precision.By designing the excitation time series,the asynchronous excitation can enhance the energy of airgun source signal at 3-5 Hz,and reduce the energy of pressure pulse wave at 6-18 Hz.The signal detection capability of the asynchronous excitation with time series mode is equivalent to the synchronous excitation.展开更多
The ability to generate high pressures in a large-volume press(LVP)is crucial for the study of matter under extreme conditions.Here,we have achieved ultrahigh pressures of and 50 GPa,respectively,at room temperature a...The ability to generate high pressures in a large-volume press(LVP)is crucial for the study of matter under extreme conditions.Here,we have achieved ultrahigh pressures of and 50 GPa,respectively,at room temperature and a high temperature of 1900 K∼60within a millimeter-sized sample volume in a Kawai-type LVP(KLVP)using hard tungsten carbide(WC)and newly designed assem-blies.The introduction of electroconductive polycrystalline boron-doped diamond and dense alumina wrapped with Cu foils into a large conventional cell assembly enables the detection of resistance variations in the Fe_(2)O_(3) pressure standard upon compression.The efficiency of pressure generation in the newly developed cell assembly equipped with conventional ZK10F WC anvils is significantly higher than that of conventional assemblies with some ultrahard or tapered WC anvils.Our study has enabled the routine gener-ation of pressures exceeding 50 GPa within a millimeter-sized sample chamber that have been inaccessible with traditional KLVPs.This advance in high-pressure technology not only breaks a record for pressure generation in traditional KLVPs,but also opens up new avenues for exploration of the properties of the Earth’s deep interior and for the synthesis of novel materials at extreme high pressures.展开更多
Large language models(LLMs)have undergone significant expansion and have been increasingly integrated across various domains.Notably,in the realm of robot task planning,LLMs harness their advanced reasoning and langua...Large language models(LLMs)have undergone significant expansion and have been increasingly integrated across various domains.Notably,in the realm of robot task planning,LLMs harness their advanced reasoning and language comprehension capabilities to formulate precise and efficient action plans based on natural language instructions.However,for embodied tasks,where robots interact with complex environments,textonly LLMs often face challenges due to a lack of compatibility with robotic visual perception.This study provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging integration of LLMs and multimodal LLMs into various robotic tasks.Additionally,we propose a framework that utilizes multimodal GPT-4V to enhance embodied task planning through the combination of natural language instructions and robot visual perceptions.Our results,based on diverse datasets,indicate that GPT-4V effectively enhances robot performance in embodied tasks.This extensive survey and evaluation of LLMs and multimodal LLMs across a variety of robotic tasks enriches the understanding of LLM-centric embodied intelligence and provides forward-looking insights towards bridging the gap in Human-Robot-Environment interaction.展开更多
Purpose:Evaluating the quality of academic journal articles is a time consuming but critical task for national research evaluation exercises,appointments and promotion.It is therefore important to investigate whether ...Purpose:Evaluating the quality of academic journal articles is a time consuming but critical task for national research evaluation exercises,appointments and promotion.It is therefore important to investigate whether Large Language Models(LLMs)can play a role in this process.Design/methodology/approach:This article assesses which ChatGPT inputs(full text without tables,figures,and references;title and abstract;title only)produce better quality score estimates,and the extent to which scores are affected by ChatGPT models and system prompts.Findings:The optimal input is the article title and abstract,with average ChatGPT scores based on these(30 iterations on a dataset of 51 papers)correlating at 0.67 with human scores,the highest ever reported.ChatGPT 4o is slightly better than 3.5-turbo(0.66),and 4o-mini(0.66).Research limitations:The data is a convenience sample of the work of a single author,it only includes one field,and the scores are self-evaluations.Practical implications:The results suggest that article full texts might confuse LLM research quality evaluations,even though complex system instructions for the task are more effective than simple ones.Thus,whilst abstracts contain insufficient information for a thorough assessment of rigour,they may contain strong pointers about originality and significance.Finally,linear regression can be used to convert the model scores into the human scale scores,which is 31%more accurate than guessing.Originality/value:This is the first systematic comparison of the impact of different prompts,parameters and inputs for ChatGPT research quality evaluations.展开更多
BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a global health burden that affects millions of individuals worldwide,necessitating extensive patient education.Large language models(LLMs)hold promise for addressing patie...BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a global health burden that affects millions of individuals worldwide,necessitating extensive patient education.Large language models(LLMs)hold promise for addressing patient information needs.However,LLM use to deliver accurate and comprehensible IBD-related medical information has yet to be thoroughly investigated.AIM To assess the utility of three LLMs(ChatGPT-4.0,Claude-3-Opus,and Gemini-1.5-Pro)as a reference point for patients with IBD.METHODS In this comparative study,two gastroenterology experts generated 15 IBD-related questions that reflected common patient concerns.These questions were used to evaluate the performance of the three LLMs.The answers provided by each model were independently assessed by three IBD-related medical experts using a Likert scale focusing on accuracy,comprehensibility,and correlation.Simultaneously,three patients were invited to evaluate the comprehensibility of their answers.Finally,a readability assessment was performed.RESULTS Overall,each of the LLMs achieved satisfactory levels of accuracy,comprehensibility,and completeness when answering IBD-related questions,although their performance varies.All of the investigated models demonstrated strengths in providing basic disease information such as IBD definition as well as its common symptoms and diagnostic methods.Nevertheless,when dealing with more complex medical advice,such as medication side effects,dietary adjustments,and complication risks,the quality of answers was inconsistent between the LLMs.Notably,Claude-3-Opus generated answers with better readability than the other two models.CONCLUSION LLMs have the potential as educational tools for patients with IBD;however,there are discrepancies between the models.Further optimization and the development of specialized models are necessary to ensure the accuracy and safety of the information provided.展开更多
Large size titanium alloy parts are widely used in aerospace.However,they are difficult to manufacture using mechanical cutting technology because of severe tool wear.Electrochemical jet machining is a promising techn...Large size titanium alloy parts are widely used in aerospace.However,they are difficult to manufacture using mechanical cutting technology because of severe tool wear.Electrochemical jet machining is a promising technology to achieve high efficiency,because it has high machining flexibility and no machining tool wear.However,reports on the macro electrochemical jet machining of large size titanium alloy parts are very scarce,because it is difficult to achieve effective constraint of the flow field in macro electrochemical jet machining.In addition,titanium alloy is very sensitive to fluctuation of the flow field,and a turbulent flow field would lead to serious stray corrosion.This paper reports a series of investigations of the electrochemical jet machining of titanium alloy parts.Based on the flow analysis and experiments,the machining flow field was effectively constrained.TB6 titanium alloy part with a perimeter of one meter was machined.The machined surface was smooth with no obvious machining defects.The machining process was particularly stable with no obvious spark discharge.The research provides a reference for the application of electrochemical jet machining technology to achieve large allowance material removal in the machining of large titanium alloy parts.展开更多
The integration of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,particularly large language models(LLMs),has become essential across various sectors due to their advanced language comprehension and generation capabilities.De...The integration of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,particularly large language models(LLMs),has become essential across various sectors due to their advanced language comprehension and generation capabilities.Despite their transformative impact in fields such as machine translation and intelligent dialogue systems,LLMs face significant challenges.These challenges include safety,security,and privacy concerns that undermine their trustworthiness and effectiveness,such as hallucinations,backdoor attacks,and privacy leakage.Previous works often conflated safety issues with security concerns.In contrast,our study provides clearer and more reasonable definitions for safety,security,and privacy within the context of LLMs.Building on these definitions,we provide a comprehensive overview of the vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms related to safety,security,and privacy in LLMs.Additionally,we explore the unique research challenges posed by LLMs and suggest potential avenues for future research,aiming to enhance the robustness and reliability of LLMs in the face of emerging threats.展开更多
Software security poses substantial risks to our society because software has become part of our life. Numerous techniques have been proposed to resolve or mitigate the impact of software security issues. Among them, ...Software security poses substantial risks to our society because software has become part of our life. Numerous techniques have been proposed to resolve or mitigate the impact of software security issues. Among them, software testing and analysis are two of the critical methods, which significantly benefit from the advancements in deep learning technologies. Due to the successful use of deep learning in software security, recently,researchers have explored the potential of using large language models(LLMs) in this area. In this paper, we systematically review the results focusing on LLMs in software security. We analyze the topics of fuzzing, unit test, program repair, bug reproduction, data-driven bug detection, and bug triage. We deconstruct these techniques into several stages and analyze how LLMs can be used in the stages. We also discuss the future directions of using LLMs in software security, including the future directions for the existing use of LLMs and extensions from conventional deep learning research.展开更多
ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence(AI)language model that has demonstrated significant improvements in various natural language processing(NLP) tasks. However, like any technology, it presents potential sec...ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence(AI)language model that has demonstrated significant improvements in various natural language processing(NLP) tasks. However, like any technology, it presents potential security risks that need to be carefully evaluated and addressed. In this survey, we provide an overview of the current state of research on security of using ChatGPT, with aspects of bias, disinformation, ethics, misuse,attacks and privacy. We review and discuss the literature on these topics and highlight open research questions and future directions.Through this survey, we aim to contribute to the academic discourse on AI security, enriching the understanding of potential risks and mitigations. We anticipate that this survey will be valuable for various stakeholders involved in AI development and usage, including AI researchers, developers, policy makers, and end-users.展开更多
The design of casting gating system directly determines the solidification sequence,defect severity,and overall quality of the casting.A novel machine learning strategy was developed to design the counter pressure cas...The design of casting gating system directly determines the solidification sequence,defect severity,and overall quality of the casting.A novel machine learning strategy was developed to design the counter pressure casting gating system of a large thin-walled cabin casting.A high-quality dataset was established through orthogonal experiments combined with design criteria for the gating system.Spearman’s correlation analysis was used to select high-quality features.The gating system dimensions were predicted using a gated recurrent unit(GRU)recurrent neural network and an elastic network model.Using EasyCast and ProCAST casting software,a comparative analysis of the flow field,temperature field,and solidification field can be conducted to demonstrate the achievement of steady filling and top-down sequential solidification.Compared to the empirical formula method,this method eliminates trial-and-error iterations,reduces porosity,reduces casting defect volume from 11.23 cubic centimeters to 2.23 cubic centimeters,eliminates internal casting defects through the incorporation of an internally cooled iron,fulfilling the goal of intelligent gating system design.展开更多
In recent years,Volunteered Geographic Information(VGI)has emerged as a crucial source of mapping data,contributed by users through crowdsourcing platforms such as OpenStreetMap.This paper presents a novel approach th...In recent years,Volunteered Geographic Information(VGI)has emerged as a crucial source of mapping data,contributed by users through crowdsourcing platforms such as OpenStreetMap.This paper presents a novel approach that Integrates Large Language Models(LLMs)into a fully automated mapping workflow,utilizing VGI data.The process leverages Prompt Engineering,which involves designing and optimizing input instructions to ensure the LLM produces desired mapping outputs.By constructing precise and detailed prompts,LLM agents are able to accurately interpret mapping requirements,and autonomously extract,analyze,and process VGI geospatial data.They dynamically interact with mapping tools to automate the entire mapping process—from data acquisition to map generation.This approach significantly streamlines the creation of high-quality mapping outputs,reducing the time and resources typically required for such tasks.Moreover,the system lowers the barrier for non-expert users,enabling them to generate accurate maps without extensive technical expertise.Through various case studies,we demonstrate the LLM application across different mapping scenarios,highlighting its potential to enhance the efficiency,accuracy,and accessibility of map production.The results suggest that LLM-powered mapping systems can not only optimize VGI data processing but also expand the usability of ubiquitous mapping across diverse fields,including urban planning and infrastructure development.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406200).
文摘For samples in the gaseous state at room temperature and ambient pressure,mature technology has been developed to encapsulate them in a diamond anvil cell(DAC).However,the large volume press(LVP)can only treat samples with starting materials in solid or liquid form.We have achieved stable encapsulation and reaction treatment of carbon dioxide in a centimeter sized sample chamber for a long time(over 10 min)under conditions of temperature higher than 1200℃ and pressure over 5 GPa through the use of integrated low-temperature freezing and rapid compression sealing method for LVP cell assemblies.This technology can also be applied to the packaging of other gaseous or liquid samples,such as ammonia,sulfur dioxide,water,etc.in LVP devices.
基金supported by the Special Research on Civil Aircraft of China(No.MJZ-2017-J-96)the Equipment Pre-research Project of China(No.41423010401)。
文摘In the assembly process of large volume product,engineering constraints limit the relative pose of components and serve as a standard for judging assembly quality.However,in the traditional process of target pose estimation,a general method is needed for establishing the correlation between engineering constraints and product pose,and it is difficult to evaluate pose by constraints comprehensively.Therefore,the process of target pose estimation and evaluation is separated.In this paper,a pose coordination model based on multi-constraints is proposed,which includes pre-processing,pose estimation,pose adjustment and evaluation.Firstly,engineering constraints are decoupled into 4 types of Minimum Geometrical Reference Constraints(MGRC),and the inequalities for solving target pose are formulated.Then the Constraint Coordination Index(CCI)is defined as the optimization objective to solve the target pose.Finally,with CCI as the numerical index,the target pose is evaluated to illustrate the quality of assembly.Taking the simulation experiment of wing-fuselage jointing as an example,the external and internal parameters of model are analyzed,and the pose estimation based on multi-constraints reduces the CCI by 12%,compared with the point-set-registration method.
基金jointly funded by the Special Fund of Earthquake Industry(201508008)National Natural Science Foundation of China(41474051)Scientific Institution Innovation and Development Fund of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(201316)
文摘We used data from the Xinjiang Digital Seismic Network and PSD( Power Spectral Density) method to perform noise level assessment for six stations. We calculated the median of the power spectral density to evaluate the noise level of different stations. After the comparison of the power spectral density of different stations and the airgun signal recognition,we found that noise level of stations with recognizable airgun source signals is lower than that of stations without recognizable signals. The largest difference of the power spectral density is 40 d B,and the smallest is 15 d B. Finally,we found that the failure to recognize the signal of airgun sources at some stations is due to the noise level.
基金jointly sponsored by the Special Fund for Earthquake Scientific Research in the Public Welfare of China Earthquake Administration(2015419015)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41474071)
文摘As this is the first time a large volume airgun has been excited in the "Yangtse River Geoscience Project",it is necessary to study the time-frequency characteristic based on the linear stacked seismic data from records from portable stations near the fixed fields and seismic stations. Airgun signal propagation distances were detected using stacked seismic data to analyze the environmental impact on signal propagation distance. The results showed that:( 1) the airgun signal produced by bubble pulses,pressure pulses and the surface wave can be received by a portable station near the fixed field;( 2) the dominant frequency of a bubble at 5Hz or so can be received by both near-field stations and far-field stations,pressure pulses rapidly weaken and the dominant frequency bands get narrower as epicentral distance increases;( 3) the longest spread distance of signal is 260 km,the nearest is 180 km,and the signal can travel further in the evening.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60373061).
文摘With volume size increasing, it is necessary to develop a highly efficient compression algorithm, which is suitable for progressive refinement between the data server and the browsing client. For three-dimensional large volume data, an efficient hierarchical algorithm based on wavelet compression was presented, using intra-band dependencies of wavelet coefficients. Firstly, after applying blockwise hierarchical wavelet decomposition to large volume data, the block significance map was obtained by using one bit to indicate significance or insignificance of the block. Secondly, the coefficient block was further subdivided into eight sub-blocks if any significant coefficient existed in it, and the process was repeated, resulting in an incomplete octree. One bit was used to indicate significance or insignificance, and only significant coefficients were stored in the data stream. Finally, the significant coefficients were quantified and compressed by arithmetic coding. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves good compression ratios and is suited for random access of data blocks. The results also show that the proposed algorithm can be applied to progressive transmission of 3D volume data.
文摘BACKGROUND Refractory ascites has a 1-year survival rate of 50%.In selected patients,treatment options include liver transplantation(LT)or transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt(TIPSS).AIM To assess the outcomes of patients who underwent a TIPSS compared to large volume paracentesis(LVP).METHODS Retrospective study of patients who underwent a covered TIPSS or LVP for refractory or recurrent ascites over 7 years.Primary outcome was transplant-free survival(TFS).Further analysis was done with propensity score matching(PSM).RESULTS There were 150 patients[TIPSS group(n=75),LVP group(n=75)].Seven patients in the TIPSS group underwent LT vs 22 patients in the LVP group.Overall median follow up,20(0.47-179.53)mo.In the whole cohort,there was no difference in TFS[hazard ratio(HR):0.80,95%confidence interval(CI):0.54-1.21];but lower de novo hepatic encephalopathy with LVP(HR:95%CI:0.20-0.96).These findings were confirmed following PSM analysis.On multivariate analysis albumin and hepatocellular carcinoma at baseline were associated with TFS.CONCLUSION Covered TIPSS results in similar TFS compared to LVP in cirrhotic patients with advanced liver failure.Liver transplant assessment should be considered in all potential candidates for TIPSS.Further controlled studies are recommended to select appropriate patients for TIPSS.
文摘in this paper,we prove that a complete n-dimensional Riemannian manifold with nonnegative kth-Ricci curvature, large volume growth has finite topological type provided that lim r→∞{(vol[B(p.r]/ωnrn-αM)rk(n-1)/k+1(1-α/2)}≤for some COllstant ε〉0 We also prove that a conlplete Riemannian manifold with nonnegative kth-Ricci curvature and undler some pinching conditions is diffeomorphic to R^n.
文摘Construction of mass concrete structures face more challenges in temperature difference and complex stress under low temperature than the ambient temperature. It has been proved by the practice that, not only improving tensile strength of structural concrete as soon as possible and removing of constrain as much as possible, but also calculation of the thermal stress in the process of construction and maintenance, controlling structure of concrete tensile strength and temperature difference stress ratio can ensure the safety and defect-free.
文摘Objective: to explore the application value of whole-course nursing in the treatment of pneumoconiosis patients with whole lung lavage by bronchoscope. Methods: 30 patients with pneumoconiosis admitted to our hospital from January 2017 to January 2022 were selected as the research object. According to the implementation of the nursing plan, they were divided into the whole-course group and the routine group, with 15 patients in each group. The lung function, arterial blood oxygen partial pressure index, postoperative recovery and psychological state of the two groups were compared. Results: the comparison of pulmonary function and arterial oxygen partial pressure index before treatment between the whole course group and the conventional group had statistical significance (P > 0.05). After treatment, it was better than before, and the whole course group was better than the control group (p < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the ambulation time, extubation time and hospitalization time of the whole group were lower. Compared with the conventional group, the pain score was higher (p < 0.05). Compared with the normal group, the psychological state score was higher (p < 0.05). Conclusion: during the period of treating pneumoconiosis with bronchoscope whole lung large volume lavage, complete nursing can improve the disease index of patients, accelerate the recovery of patients' symptoms, and reduce patients' negative emotions.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC1503202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41574052,41790463)
文摘Large volume airgun arrays have been widely used in exploring and monitoring underground structures for nearly a decade.Nowadays,large volume airgun arrays adopt the synchronous excitation mode,and source characteristics are controlled by the source signal of a single airgun,which to some extent limits its application.In order to realize the asynchronous excitation of the airgun array,we developed a new firing system for the airgun array,and carried out a field experiment in the Binchuan Fixed Airgun Signal Transmission station to study the influences of the asynchronous excitation on the source signal.The experimental results show that:the newly developed airgun array firing system can ignite the airguns according to the setting time series with high precision.By designing the excitation time series,the asynchronous excitation can enhance the energy of airgun source signal at 3-5 Hz,and reduce the energy of pressure pulse wave at 6-18 Hz.The signal detection capability of the asynchronous excitation with time series mode is equivalent to the synchronous excitation.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFA1406200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42272041 and 52302043)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A20561)the Jilin University High-level Innovation Team Foundation(Grant No.2021TD–05)the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility(Grant Nos.2024-SSRF-PT-510031 and 505511).
文摘The ability to generate high pressures in a large-volume press(LVP)is crucial for the study of matter under extreme conditions.Here,we have achieved ultrahigh pressures of and 50 GPa,respectively,at room temperature and a high temperature of 1900 K∼60within a millimeter-sized sample volume in a Kawai-type LVP(KLVP)using hard tungsten carbide(WC)and newly designed assem-blies.The introduction of electroconductive polycrystalline boron-doped diamond and dense alumina wrapped with Cu foils into a large conventional cell assembly enables the detection of resistance variations in the Fe_(2)O_(3) pressure standard upon compression.The efficiency of pressure generation in the newly developed cell assembly equipped with conventional ZK10F WC anvils is significantly higher than that of conventional assemblies with some ultrahard or tapered WC anvils.Our study has enabled the routine gener-ation of pressures exceeding 50 GPa within a millimeter-sized sample chamber that have been inaccessible with traditional KLVPs.This advance in high-pressure technology not only breaks a record for pressure generation in traditional KLVPs,but also opens up new avenues for exploration of the properties of the Earth’s deep interior and for the synthesis of novel materials at extreme high pressures.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62376219 and 62006194)Foundational Research Project in Specialized Discipline(Grant No.G2024WD0146)Faculty Construction Project(Grant No.24GH0201148).
文摘Large language models(LLMs)have undergone significant expansion and have been increasingly integrated across various domains.Notably,in the realm of robot task planning,LLMs harness their advanced reasoning and language comprehension capabilities to formulate precise and efficient action plans based on natural language instructions.However,for embodied tasks,where robots interact with complex environments,textonly LLMs often face challenges due to a lack of compatibility with robotic visual perception.This study provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging integration of LLMs and multimodal LLMs into various robotic tasks.Additionally,we propose a framework that utilizes multimodal GPT-4V to enhance embodied task planning through the combination of natural language instructions and robot visual perceptions.Our results,based on diverse datasets,indicate that GPT-4V effectively enhances robot performance in embodied tasks.This extensive survey and evaluation of LLMs and multimodal LLMs across a variety of robotic tasks enriches the understanding of LLM-centric embodied intelligence and provides forward-looking insights towards bridging the gap in Human-Robot-Environment interaction.
文摘Purpose:Evaluating the quality of academic journal articles is a time consuming but critical task for national research evaluation exercises,appointments and promotion.It is therefore important to investigate whether Large Language Models(LLMs)can play a role in this process.Design/methodology/approach:This article assesses which ChatGPT inputs(full text without tables,figures,and references;title and abstract;title only)produce better quality score estimates,and the extent to which scores are affected by ChatGPT models and system prompts.Findings:The optimal input is the article title and abstract,with average ChatGPT scores based on these(30 iterations on a dataset of 51 papers)correlating at 0.67 with human scores,the highest ever reported.ChatGPT 4o is slightly better than 3.5-turbo(0.66),and 4o-mini(0.66).Research limitations:The data is a convenience sample of the work of a single author,it only includes one field,and the scores are self-evaluations.Practical implications:The results suggest that article full texts might confuse LLM research quality evaluations,even though complex system instructions for the task are more effective than simple ones.Thus,whilst abstracts contain insufficient information for a thorough assessment of rigour,they may contain strong pointers about originality and significance.Finally,linear regression can be used to convert the model scores into the human scale scores,which is 31%more accurate than guessing.Originality/value:This is the first systematic comparison of the impact of different prompts,parameters and inputs for ChatGPT research quality evaluations.
基金Supported by the China Health Promotion Foundation Young Doctors'Research Foundation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease,the Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province,China,No.tsqn202306343National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82270578.
文摘BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)is a global health burden that affects millions of individuals worldwide,necessitating extensive patient education.Large language models(LLMs)hold promise for addressing patient information needs.However,LLM use to deliver accurate and comprehensible IBD-related medical information has yet to be thoroughly investigated.AIM To assess the utility of three LLMs(ChatGPT-4.0,Claude-3-Opus,and Gemini-1.5-Pro)as a reference point for patients with IBD.METHODS In this comparative study,two gastroenterology experts generated 15 IBD-related questions that reflected common patient concerns.These questions were used to evaluate the performance of the three LLMs.The answers provided by each model were independently assessed by three IBD-related medical experts using a Likert scale focusing on accuracy,comprehensibility,and correlation.Simultaneously,three patients were invited to evaluate the comprehensibility of their answers.Finally,a readability assessment was performed.RESULTS Overall,each of the LLMs achieved satisfactory levels of accuracy,comprehensibility,and completeness when answering IBD-related questions,although their performance varies.All of the investigated models demonstrated strengths in providing basic disease information such as IBD definition as well as its common symptoms and diagnostic methods.Nevertheless,when dealing with more complex medical advice,such as medication side effects,dietary adjustments,and complication risks,the quality of answers was inconsistent between the LLMs.Notably,Claude-3-Opus generated answers with better readability than the other two models.CONCLUSION LLMs have the potential as educational tools for patients with IBD;however,there are discrepancies between the models.Further optimization and the development of specialized models are necessary to ensure the accuracy and safety of the information provided.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52205468)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710061 and No.2023T160277)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20210755)。
文摘Large size titanium alloy parts are widely used in aerospace.However,they are difficult to manufacture using mechanical cutting technology because of severe tool wear.Electrochemical jet machining is a promising technology to achieve high efficiency,because it has high machining flexibility and no machining tool wear.However,reports on the macro electrochemical jet machining of large size titanium alloy parts are very scarce,because it is difficult to achieve effective constraint of the flow field in macro electrochemical jet machining.In addition,titanium alloy is very sensitive to fluctuation of the flow field,and a turbulent flow field would lead to serious stray corrosion.This paper reports a series of investigations of the electrochemical jet machining of titanium alloy parts.Based on the flow analysis and experiments,the machining flow field was effectively constrained.TB6 titanium alloy part with a perimeter of one meter was machined.The machined surface was smooth with no obvious machining defects.The machining process was particularly stable with no obvious spark discharge.The research provides a reference for the application of electrochemical jet machining technology to achieve large allowance material removal in the machining of large titanium alloy parts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2022YFB3103500the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants No.62402087 and No.62020106013+3 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program under Grant No.2023ZYD0142the Chengdu Science and Technology Program under Grant No.2023-XT00-00002-GXthe Fundamental Research Funds for Chinese Central Universities under Grants No.ZYGX2020ZB027 and No.Y030232063003002the Postdoctoral Innovation Talents Support Program under Grant No.BX20230060.
文摘The integration of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,particularly large language models(LLMs),has become essential across various sectors due to their advanced language comprehension and generation capabilities.Despite their transformative impact in fields such as machine translation and intelligent dialogue systems,LLMs face significant challenges.These challenges include safety,security,and privacy concerns that undermine their trustworthiness and effectiveness,such as hallucinations,backdoor attacks,and privacy leakage.Previous works often conflated safety issues with security concerns.In contrast,our study provides clearer and more reasonable definitions for safety,security,and privacy within the context of LLMs.Building on these definitions,we provide a comprehensive overview of the vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms related to safety,security,and privacy in LLMs.Additionally,we explore the unique research challenges posed by LLMs and suggest potential avenues for future research,aiming to enhance the robustness and reliability of LLMs in the face of emerging threats.
文摘Software security poses substantial risks to our society because software has become part of our life. Numerous techniques have been proposed to resolve or mitigate the impact of software security issues. Among them, software testing and analysis are two of the critical methods, which significantly benefit from the advancements in deep learning technologies. Due to the successful use of deep learning in software security, recently,researchers have explored the potential of using large language models(LLMs) in this area. In this paper, we systematically review the results focusing on LLMs in software security. We analyze the topics of fuzzing, unit test, program repair, bug reproduction, data-driven bug detection, and bug triage. We deconstruct these techniques into several stages and analyze how LLMs can be used in the stages. We also discuss the future directions of using LLMs in software security, including the future directions for the existing use of LLMs and extensions from conventional deep learning research.
文摘ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence(AI)language model that has demonstrated significant improvements in various natural language processing(NLP) tasks. However, like any technology, it presents potential security risks that need to be carefully evaluated and addressed. In this survey, we provide an overview of the current state of research on security of using ChatGPT, with aspects of bias, disinformation, ethics, misuse,attacks and privacy. We review and discuss the literature on these topics and highlight open research questions and future directions.Through this survey, we aim to contribute to the academic discourse on AI security, enriching the understanding of potential risks and mitigations. We anticipate that this survey will be valuable for various stakeholders involved in AI development and usage, including AI researchers, developers, policy makers, and end-users.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074246,52275390,52375394)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(No.JCKY2020408B002)the Key R&D Program of Shanxi Province(No.202102050201011).
文摘The design of casting gating system directly determines the solidification sequence,defect severity,and overall quality of the casting.A novel machine learning strategy was developed to design the counter pressure casting gating system of a large thin-walled cabin casting.A high-quality dataset was established through orthogonal experiments combined with design criteria for the gating system.Spearman’s correlation analysis was used to select high-quality features.The gating system dimensions were predicted using a gated recurrent unit(GRU)recurrent neural network and an elastic network model.Using EasyCast and ProCAST casting software,a comparative analysis of the flow field,temperature field,and solidification field can be conducted to demonstrate the achievement of steady filling and top-down sequential solidification.Compared to the empirical formula method,this method eliminates trial-and-error iterations,reduces porosity,reduces casting defect volume from 11.23 cubic centimeters to 2.23 cubic centimeters,eliminates internal casting defects through the incorporation of an internally cooled iron,fulfilling the goal of intelligent gating system design.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of china(No.42371446)Natural Science Foundatiorof Hubei Province(No.2024AFD412)Fundamental Research Funds for National Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(No.2024XLA17).
文摘In recent years,Volunteered Geographic Information(VGI)has emerged as a crucial source of mapping data,contributed by users through crowdsourcing platforms such as OpenStreetMap.This paper presents a novel approach that Integrates Large Language Models(LLMs)into a fully automated mapping workflow,utilizing VGI data.The process leverages Prompt Engineering,which involves designing and optimizing input instructions to ensure the LLM produces desired mapping outputs.By constructing precise and detailed prompts,LLM agents are able to accurately interpret mapping requirements,and autonomously extract,analyze,and process VGI geospatial data.They dynamically interact with mapping tools to automate the entire mapping process—from data acquisition to map generation.This approach significantly streamlines the creation of high-quality mapping outputs,reducing the time and resources typically required for such tasks.Moreover,the system lowers the barrier for non-expert users,enabling them to generate accurate maps without extensive technical expertise.Through various case studies,we demonstrate the LLM application across different mapping scenarios,highlighting its potential to enhance the efficiency,accuracy,and accessibility of map production.The results suggest that LLM-powered mapping systems can not only optimize VGI data processing but also expand the usability of ubiquitous mapping across diverse fields,including urban planning and infrastructure development.