A self-centering bridge bent equipped with energy-dissipation(ED)beams is proposed.Quasi-static tests are conducted on self-centering bridge bents,both with and without ED beams,to validate the accuracy of the corresp...A self-centering bridge bent equipped with energy-dissipation(ED)beams is proposed.Quasi-static tests are conducted on self-centering bridge bents,both with and without ED beams,to validate the accuracy of the corresponding numerical models.The effects of various param-eters,such as the web area of ED beams,prestressing force of tendons,tendon arrangements,and number of column segments,on the seismic performance of self-centering bridge bents with ED beams are evaluated using the validated numerical model.The results demonstrate that the nu-merical models accurately replicate the quasi-static test results,with average errors in the lateral force remaining below 9.6%.The web area of ED beams significantly affects the strength,cumulative energy dissipation,and relative self-centering index(RSI)of the self-centering bridge bents.Increasing the prestressing force enhances the lateral force and self-centering capability of the bridge bents but has minimal effect on their ED capacity.Reducing the num-ber of segments in each column enhances the lateral force and cumulative hysteretic energy dissipation of the self-centering bridge bents while exerting an insignificant effect on the RSI.Thus,the proposed novel system is highly suitable for doubleor multicolumn piers supporting bridges in regions prone to strong earthquakes.展开更多
To address local concrete damage in joint areas at the footing of prefabricated assembled self-centering bridge piers(PASPs)in seismic design,a damage transfer configuration(DTC)was proposed,based on the bridge pier s...To address local concrete damage in joint areas at the footing of prefabricated assembled self-centering bridge piers(PASPs)in seismic design,a damage transfer configuration(DTC)was proposed,based on the bridge pier structure configuration and the mechanism of local damage formation.Integrating the DTC into the PASP,numerical models of a previous experimental reference PASP and a PASP with damage transfer configuration(DTPASP)were established using the finite element software ABAQUS with a concrete damage plasticity(CDP)model.The models were then compared with experimental results regarding damage distribution,hysteresis curves,energy dissipation capacity,the joint opening degree,and residual displacement.The findings indicate that the finite element model developed in this study can well reflect the experimental results of the reference PASP.The incorporation of the DTC proved to be beneficial in preserving structural integrity,bearing capacity,and the functionality of the core structure of bridge piers following an earthquake.Meanwhile,this addition did not exert a significant influence on the seismic behavior of the core structure of the bridge pier.展开更多
针对三维激光标靶球定位模型中的系数矩阵存在随机元素和非随机元素以及考虑到观测向量与系数矩阵存在相关的情况,引入基于Partial EIV模型的相关观测加权总体最小二乘(Weighted Total Least Squares,WTLS)方法进行求解。模拟实验结果表...针对三维激光标靶球定位模型中的系数矩阵存在随机元素和非随机元素以及考虑到观测向量与系数矩阵存在相关的情况,引入基于Partial EIV模型的相关观测加权总体最小二乘(Weighted Total Least Squares,WTLS)方法进行求解。模拟实验结果表明,在顾及观测向量与系数矩阵存在相关性时,基于Partial EIV模型的相关观测加权总体最小二乘方法解算的参数结果更加接近真值,且精度更高。进一步将该方法应用于实际案例数据中,结果表明,在实际计算时有必要考虑到观测向量与系数矩阵之间的相关性,以提高参数解算精度。本文可补充和完善三维激光扫描标靶球定位技术方法。展开更多
Frame and rocking wall(FRW)structures have excellent resilient performance during earthquakes.However,the concrete at interfacial corners of rocking walls(RWs)is easily crushed due to local extreme compression during ...Frame and rocking wall(FRW)structures have excellent resilient performance during earthquakes.However,the concrete at interfacial corners of rocking walls(RWs)is easily crushed due to local extreme compression during the rocking process.An innovative RW with a curved interface is proposed to prevent interfacial corners from producing local damage,enhancing its earthquake resilient performance(ERP).The precast wall panel with a curved interface is assembled into an integral self-centering hybrid rocking wall(SCRW)by two post-tensioned unbonded prestressed tendons.Moreover,two ordinary energy dissipation steel rebars and two shear reinforcements are arranged to increase the energy dissipation capacity and lateral resistance.Two SCRW specimens and one monolithic reinforced concrete(RC)shear wall(SW)were tested under pseudo-static loading to compare the ERPs of the proposed SCRW and the SW,focusing on studying the effect of the curved interface on the SCRW.The key resilient performance of rocking effects,failure modes,and hysteretic properties of the SCRW were explored.The results show that nonlinear deformations of the SCRW are concentrated along the interface between the SCRW and the foundation,avoiding damage within the SCRW.The restoring force provided by the prestressed tendons can effectively realize self-centering capacity with small residual deformation,and the resilient performance of the SCRW is better than that of monolithic SW.In addition,the curved interface of the SCRW makes the rocking center change and move inward,partially relieving the stress concentration and crush of concrete.The rocking range of the rocking center is about 41.4%of the width of the SCRW.展开更多
Liver regeneration(LR)following partial hepatectomy(PH)is a unique and complex physiological response that restores hepatic mass and function through tightly orchestrated cellular and molecular events.Traditionally vi...Liver regeneration(LR)following partial hepatectomy(PH)is a unique and complex physiological response that restores hepatic mass and function through tightly orchestrated cellular and molecular events.Traditionally viewed as a proliferation-driven process,LR is now understood to involve both hepatocyte hyperplasia and hypertrophy,triggered primarily by hemodynamic alterations such as increased portal pressure and shear stress.These promote LR through endothelial–hepatocyte communication via activation of Piezo1-a mechanosensitive ion channel highly expressed in vascular endothelial cells.This channel is considered one of the potential upstream activators of molecular cascades including the interleukin(IL)-6/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3,tumour necrosis factor-alpha/nuclear factor-kappa B,Wnt/β-catenin,Hippo/YAP,transforming growth factor-beta,and Notch pathways,which contribute variably to the proliferation,differentiation,or suppression of hepatic cells.Novel insights into the IL-22 and IL-33 signaling axes,bile acid and glutamine metabolism,and the role of intestinal microbiota are also presented as promising emerging targets.This review synthesizes current insights into the interplay between mechanical cues,key signaling pathways,and metabolic reprogramming that govern early regenerative responses.We explore the mechanisms dictating the balance between hyperplasia and hypertrophy,noting that hypertrophy predominates after minor resections,while proliferation is dominant in larger resections.Polyploidization emerges as a significant adaptive mechanism,contributing to hepatocyte survival and tissue remodeling.The importance of ductular reactions,microvascular adjustments,and extracellular matrix dynamics in lobular architecture remodeling is also highlighted.The study explores the occurrence of ductular reactions in both minor and major resections,particularly within the granulation tissue near dissection areas.The paper also examines structural remodeling in regenerated liver tissue,demonstrating ongoing transformations in hepatocyte morphology and sinusoidal architecture even months after PH,and emphasizing that the termination of liver mass regrowth does not equate to the cessation of LR.展开更多
By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integra...By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integral. The effect of noncanonical strength, off-axis distance and vortex sign on spatial correlation singularities in far field is stressed. Furthermore, far-field OAM spectra and densities are also investigated, and the OAM detection and crosstalk probabilities are discussed. The results show that the number of dislocations of SCS always equals the sum of absolute values of topological charges for canonical or noncanonical vortex pairs. Although the sum of the product of each OAM mode and its power weight equals the algebraic sum of topological charges for canonical vortex pairs, the relationship no longer holds in the noncanonical case except for opposite-charge vortex pairs. The changes of off-axis distance, noncanonical strength or coherence length can lead to a more dominant power in adjacent mode than that in center detection mode, which also indicates that crosstalk probabilities of adjacent modes exceed the center detection probability. This work may provide potential applications in OAM-based optical communication, imaging, sensing and computing.展开更多
Highlights●CRISPR/Cas9 RNP complex-based strategy demonstrates robustness and accuracy in generating gene-edited sheep.●Sheep horn development remains unaffected by partial RXFP2 knockout.●Partial RXFP2 knockout re...Highlights●CRISPR/Cas9 RNP complex-based strategy demonstrates robustness and accuracy in generating gene-edited sheep.●Sheep horn development remains unaffected by partial RXFP2 knockout.●Partial RXFP2 knockout results in unilateral cryptorchidism in sheep.展开更多
The air gap at the interface inside the cable terminations for high-speed trains and the partial discharge caused by it are two important factors affecting the insulating performance.The development of air gap and par...The air gap at the interface inside the cable terminations for high-speed trains and the partial discharge caused by it are two important factors affecting the insulating performance.The development of air gap and partial discharge will eventually lead to breakdown faults.To investigate the evolutionary characteristics of the air gap and partial discharge,the simulation models and samples of cable terminations containing defects are constructed in this paper.By analysing the variation law of the electric field and the multidimensional information of partial discharge,the evolution process of the air gap is divided into four wellcharacterised stages.Especially in the third stage,the partial discharge extinction voltage is 51.41%lower than that of the defect-free samples and even lower than the working voltage.The asymmetry of discharge is the most significant factor.The volume of discharge in the third quadrant is significantly higher than that in the first quadrant.This important feature can be applied to the inspection and evaluation of the insulating state of the cable terminations.The partial discharge characteristics of the air gap revealed in this paper are proposed to provide an important theoretical supplement to the study of interface discharges between heterogeneous dielectrics.展开更多
Aiming at the problem that infrared small target detection faces low contrast between the background and the target and insufficient noise suppression ability under the complex cloud background,an infrared small targe...Aiming at the problem that infrared small target detection faces low contrast between the background and the target and insufficient noise suppression ability under the complex cloud background,an infrared small target detection method based on the tensor nuclear norm and direction residual weighting was proposed.Based on converting the infrared image into an infrared patch tensor model,from the perspective of the low-rank nature of the background tensor,and taking advantage of the difference in contrast between the background and the target in different directions,we designed a double-neighborhood local contrast based on direction residual weighting method(DNLCDRW)combined with the partial sum of tensor nuclear norm(PSTNN)to achieve effective background suppression and recovery of infrared small targets.Experiments show that the algorithm is effective in suppressing the background and improving the detection ability of the target.展开更多
To explore the impact of partial centralization on supply chain performance,this study constructs a two-period game model of a closed-loop supply chain involving a manufacturer and an online retail platform participat...To explore the impact of partial centralization on supply chain performance,this study constructs a two-period game model of a closed-loop supply chain involving a manufacturer and an online retail platform participating in the trade-in strategy.Through mathematical modeling and numerical simulation methods,the optimal decisions were analyzed under conditions where the manufacturer partially owns the retail platform’s partial equity.This study finds that partial centralization yields the highest profits,followed by full centralization,with decentralized decisions yielding the lowest profits.Moderate centralization enhances overall profits by optimizing incentive mechanisms,whereas excessive ownership concentration reduces the flexibility of the retail platform,leading to a decline in profits.Additionally,product durability and trade-in subsidy significantly influence supply chain profitability:high-durability products reduce renewal frequency,while trade-in subsidy effectively stimulates consumer demand and increase overall profits.This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for companies implementing the trade-in strategy.展开更多
In this paper,we mainly investigate the forms of entire solutions for certain Fermattype partial differential-difference equations in C^(2)by using Nevanlinna’s theory of several complex variables.
Based on the first-order correlation function of light,we propose analogous optical coherent states(AOCSs)sourced by partially coherent beams,which can nondiffractively propagate with sinusoidal oscillation in the har...Based on the first-order correlation function of light,we propose analogous optical coherent states(AOCSs)sourced by partially coherent beams,which can nondiffractively propagate with sinusoidal oscillation in the harmonic potential when the nondiffraction propagation matching condition(NPMC)is met.Unlike the traditional quantum coherent state,the minimum uncertainty of AOCS is related to the coherence of light,and only when the NPMC is met,its uncertainty is the least.Furthermore,based on the mathematical similarity between the Schrödinger and the Helmholtz equations,we find that our proposed AOCSs correspond to the partially coherent steady states of the harmonic oscillator.Our research not only increases the understanding of the coherence of light and enriches the types of nondiffraction beams but also increases the understanding of the quantum coherence regulating the evolution of probability waves.展开更多
Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the e...Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the elderly population.Guidelines indicate that partial cystectomy(PC)combined with pelvic node dissection(LND)can be considered as an alternative in carefully selected individuals.Using the National Cancer Database,we analyzed the overall survival(OS)between PC with and without LND among octogenarians.Methods:We identified octogenarians with localized muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(cT2-3N0M0)and urothelial histology who underwent PC with or without LND between 2004 and 2018.Based on the number of lymph nodes removed(LNR),the LND group was further subdivided into<10 and>=10 lymph node groups.A propensity-matched Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to compare OS between these groups.Results:Among 2573 patients who underwent PC,492 octogenarians met our selection criteria.208(42.2%)had LND,while 284(57.8%)had no LND.Within the LND group,53(25.5%)had<10 LNR,and 155(74.5%)had>=10 LNR.The median OS for the matched LND and non-LND groups was 36.9 and 33.4 months(p=0.96),respectively.Similarly,<10 LNR and>=10 LNR had 36.9 and 43.5 months(p=0.42),respectively.Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed no difference in the risk of mortality.Conclusion:Among octogenarians who underwent PC,there was no significant difference in OS between those with or without LND,and between<10 or>=10 LNR groups.Therefore,the role and extent of LND after PC need further exploration in this subset of the population.展开更多
We present a quantum ranging protocol that overcomes photon-loss limitations using optimized partially frequencyentangled states.By establishing the fundamental relationship between the degree of entanglement,channel ...We present a quantum ranging protocol that overcomes photon-loss limitations using optimized partially frequencyentangled states.By establishing the fundamental relationship between the degree of entanglement,channel transmission efficiency and measurement precision,we demonstrate superclassical timing resolution in both lossless and lossy regimes.Theoretical analysis and numerical simulations reveal that,under a lossless channel,the precision gain increases with the degree of entanglement,approaching the Heisenberg limit.Importantly,in lossy channels,the precision gain is significantly influenced by both the channel transmission efficiency and the degree of entanglement.For transmission efficiencies above50%,the proposed method provides up to 1.5 times the precision gain of classical methods when entanglement parameters are optimized.Moreover,by optimizing intra-group and inter-group covariances in the multi-structured entangled state,we achieve substantial precision gains even at low transmission efficiencies(~30%),demonstrating its robustness against loss.This study resolves the critical trade-off between entanglement-enhanced precision and loss-induced information degradation.Future implementation could extend to satellite-based quantum positioning,remote sensing,quantum illumination,and other fields that require high-precision ranging in lossy environments.The protocol establishes a universal framework for loss-tolerant quantum metrology,advancing the practical deployment of quantum-enhanced sensing in real-world applications.展开更多
Objective:Nowadays robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)represents the standard of care for clinical T1(cT1)renal masses,providing similar oncological outcomes when compared to open or laparoscopic PN with advantag...Objective:Nowadays robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)represents the standard of care for clinical T1(cT1)renal masses,providing similar oncological outcomes when compared to open or laparoscopic PN with advantages in terms of functional outcomes and lower perioperative comorbidity,when compared to radical nephrectomy.Methods:We performed an extensive literature review of studies regarding RAPN,its evolution,technical aspects and applications,and new technological tools using different combinations of Medical Subject Headings terms“RAPN”,“partial nephrectomy”,“robot-assisted”,“nephron-sparing surgery”,“renal cell carcinoma”,“complex renal masses”,“endophytic renal masses”,and“bilateral renal tumors”.Results:A consistent body of evidence was selected,including original articles,systematic reviews,meta-analyses,and clinical trials having RAPN as the central focus in adult patients,with all its technical nuances.We started our narrative review with a background on PN and its evolution toward the robotic era with a special spotlight on the extending indications for PN in large and highly complex renal masses.Our review continued with an overview of nephron-sparing surgery in bilateral and recurrent masses.RAPN for bilateral synchronous renal masses represents a challenging scenario with no formal recommendations provided by international guidelines and controversial management and decision-making.Additionally,we reported evidence on redo RAPN which seems to be safe and effective.A final overview of the available technological tools,and in particular on three-dimensional reconstruction was provided.Conclusion:RAPN has been established as the standard of care for cT1 renal masses with an expanding spectrum of applications in different scenarios,including large(cT2),highly complex,and bilateral renal masses,as well as the surgical treatment of local recurrences after nephron-sparing surgery with acknowledged advantages in terms of functional outcomes and perioperative risk profiles while maintaining similar oncological outcomes when compared to open or laparoscopic PN and radical treatment.展开更多
Quantum link models(QLMs)serve as experimentally accessible platforms for studying lattice gauge theories with finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.In this work,we investigate information scrambling in the partially conf...Quantum link models(QLMs)serve as experimentally accessible platforms for studying lattice gauge theories with finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.In this work,we investigate information scrambling in the partially confined phase of a spin-1 quantum link model by calculating the dynamics of out-of-time-ordered correlators(OTOCs)and entanglement entropy.We observe that,in the partially confined phase,information scrambling exhibits significant asymmetry,manifested as the unidirectional propagation of both OTOCs and entanglement entropy.This phenomenon stands in stark contrast to the isotropic spreading observed in the deconfined phase and the localization characteristic of the confined phase.Furthermore,the simultaneous occurrence of the unidirectional propagation of both OTOCs and entanglement entropy,together with the q-induced asymmetric excitation propagation,reveals a direct connection between information scrambling and charge confinement.展开更多
With the popularity of the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),a large amount of data is being generated every day.How to securely share data between the IoV operator and various value-added service providers becomes one of the...With the popularity of the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),a large amount of data is being generated every day.How to securely share data between the IoV operator and various value-added service providers becomes one of the critical issues.Due to its flexible and efficient fine-grained access control feature,Ciphertext-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption(CP-ABE)is suitable for data sharing in IoV.However,there are many flaws in most existing CP-ABE schemes,such as attribute privacy leakage and key misuse.This paper proposes a Traceable and Revocable CP-ABE-based Data Sharing with Partially hidden policy for IoV(TRE-DSP).A partially hidden access structure is adopted to hide sensitive user attribute values,and attribute categories are sent along with the ciphertext to effectively avoid privacy exposure.In addition,key tracking and malicious user revocation are introduced with broadcast encryption to prevent key misuse.Since the main computation task is outsourced to the cloud,the burden of the user side is relatively low.Analysis of security and performance demonstrates that TRE-DSP is more secure and practical for data sharing in IoV.展开更多
As an energy and carbon saving process for nitrogen removal from wastewater,the partial nitrification and denitrification process(PN/D)has been extensively researched.However,achieving stable PNinmunicipalwastewater h...As an energy and carbon saving process for nitrogen removal from wastewater,the partial nitrification and denitrification process(PN/D)has been extensively researched.However,achieving stable PNinmunicipalwastewater has always been challenging.In this study,a gel immobilized PN/D nitrogen removal process(GI-PN/D)was established.A 94 days pilot-scale experiment was conducted using real municipal wastewater with an ammonia concentration of 43.5±5.3mg N/L at a temperature range of 11.3–28.7◦C.The nitrogen removal performance and associated pathways,shifts in the microbial community as well as sludge yield were investigated.The results were as follows:the effluent TN and COD were 0.6±0.4mg/L and 31.1±3.8 mg/L respectively,and the NAR exceeding 95%.GI-PN/D achieved deep nitrogen removal ofmunicipalwastewater through stable PN without taking any othermeasures.The primary pathways for nitrogen removal were identified as denitrification,simultaneous nitrification-denitrification,and aerobic denitrification.High-throughput sequencing analysis revealed that the immobilized fillers facilitated the autonomous enrichment of functional bacteria in each reactor,effectively promoting the dominance and stability of the microbial communities.In addition,GI-PN/D had the characteristic of low sludge yield,with an average sludge yield of 0.029 kg SS/kg COD.This study provides an effective technical for nitrogen removal from municipal wastewater through PN.展开更多
This article reviews a paper in the World Journal of Diabetes.The study uncovers the link between PPARG gene mutations and metabolic disorders,such as insulin resistance,diabetes,and hypertriglyceridemia,and emphasize...This article reviews a paper in the World Journal of Diabetes.The study uncovers the link between PPARG gene mutations and metabolic disorders,such as insulin resistance,diabetes,and hypertriglyceridemia,and emphasizes the crucial role of genetic testing in precise diagnosis and personalized treatment.This article further points out that in-depth investigation into the clinical heterogeneity of PPARG mutations and their underlying mechanisms can contribute to optimizing management strategies.Meanwhile,the development of more effective targeted therapies and the conduct of extensive genomic research are of great significance for understanding familial partial lipodystrophy type 3 and related metabolic syndromes.展开更多
The fracture behavior of natural fracture in the geological reservoir subjected to filling property,affects the crack initiation and propagation under stress perturbation.Partial filling flaws were intermediate betwee...The fracture behavior of natural fracture in the geological reservoir subjected to filling property,affects the crack initiation and propagation under stress perturbation.Partial filling flaws were intermediate between open fractures and filled fractures,the fracture response may be worth exploring.In this work,the effect of the filling property of sandstone with partial filling flaws on the fracture behavior was systematically investigated based on three-point bending tests and the numerical approach of discrete element method(DEM).In the laboratory,semi-circular three-point bending tests were carried out with partial filling flaws of various filling strengths.Based on this,numerical simulations were used to further investigate the effect of the filling ratio and the inclination of the partial filling flaw on the mechanical and fracture responses,and the effect of the partial filling flaw under mixed-mode loading on the fracture mechanism was elucidated coupled with acoustic emission(AE)characteristics.The obtained results showed that the increase in filling strength and filling ratio of partial filling flaw led to an increase in peak strength,with a decreasing trend in peak strength with the inclination of partial filling flaw.In terms of crack propagation pattern,the increasing filling strength of the partial filling flaw induced the transformation of the fracture mechanism toward deflection,with a tortuosity path,while the filling ratio and inclination of partial filling flaw led to fracture mechanism change from deflection to penetration and attraction,accompanied with a larger AE event source in filler.Accordingly,the b-value based on the Gutenberg-Richter equation fluctuated between 5 and 4 at low filling ratio and inclination and remained around 5 at high filling ratio and inclination of partial filling flaw.Related results may provide an application prospective for reservoir stimulation using the natural fracture system.展开更多
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52278189)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY24E080002).
文摘A self-centering bridge bent equipped with energy-dissipation(ED)beams is proposed.Quasi-static tests are conducted on self-centering bridge bents,both with and without ED beams,to validate the accuracy of the corresponding numerical models.The effects of various param-eters,such as the web area of ED beams,prestressing force of tendons,tendon arrangements,and number of column segments,on the seismic performance of self-centering bridge bents with ED beams are evaluated using the validated numerical model.The results demonstrate that the nu-merical models accurately replicate the quasi-static test results,with average errors in the lateral force remaining below 9.6%.The web area of ED beams significantly affects the strength,cumulative energy dissipation,and relative self-centering index(RSI)of the self-centering bridge bents.Increasing the prestressing force enhances the lateral force and self-centering capability of the bridge bents but has minimal effect on their ED capacity.Reducing the num-ber of segments in each column enhances the lateral force and cumulative hysteretic energy dissipation of the self-centering bridge bents while exerting an insignificant effect on the RSI.Thus,the proposed novel system is highly suitable for doubleor multicolumn piers supporting bridges in regions prone to strong earthquakes.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.51408359,52278527 and 52478536。
文摘To address local concrete damage in joint areas at the footing of prefabricated assembled self-centering bridge piers(PASPs)in seismic design,a damage transfer configuration(DTC)was proposed,based on the bridge pier structure configuration and the mechanism of local damage formation.Integrating the DTC into the PASP,numerical models of a previous experimental reference PASP and a PASP with damage transfer configuration(DTPASP)were established using the finite element software ABAQUS with a concrete damage plasticity(CDP)model.The models were then compared with experimental results regarding damage distribution,hysteresis curves,energy dissipation capacity,the joint opening degree,and residual displacement.The findings indicate that the finite element model developed in this study can well reflect the experimental results of the reference PASP.The incorporation of the DTC proved to be beneficial in preserving structural integrity,bearing capacity,and the functionality of the core structure of bridge piers following an earthquake.Meanwhile,this addition did not exert a significant influence on the seismic behavior of the core structure of the bridge pier.
文摘针对三维激光标靶球定位模型中的系数矩阵存在随机元素和非随机元素以及考虑到观测向量与系数矩阵存在相关的情况,引入基于Partial EIV模型的相关观测加权总体最小二乘(Weighted Total Least Squares,WTLS)方法进行求解。模拟实验结果表明,在顾及观测向量与系数矩阵存在相关性时,基于Partial EIV模型的相关观测加权总体最小二乘方法解算的参数结果更加接近真值,且精度更高。进一步将该方法应用于实际案例数据中,结果表明,在实际计算时有必要考虑到观测向量与系数矩阵之间的相关性,以提高参数解算精度。本文可补充和完善三维激光扫描标靶球定位技术方法。
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No.2018YFC0705602。
文摘Frame and rocking wall(FRW)structures have excellent resilient performance during earthquakes.However,the concrete at interfacial corners of rocking walls(RWs)is easily crushed due to local extreme compression during the rocking process.An innovative RW with a curved interface is proposed to prevent interfacial corners from producing local damage,enhancing its earthquake resilient performance(ERP).The precast wall panel with a curved interface is assembled into an integral self-centering hybrid rocking wall(SCRW)by two post-tensioned unbonded prestressed tendons.Moreover,two ordinary energy dissipation steel rebars and two shear reinforcements are arranged to increase the energy dissipation capacity and lateral resistance.Two SCRW specimens and one monolithic reinforced concrete(RC)shear wall(SW)were tested under pseudo-static loading to compare the ERPs of the proposed SCRW and the SW,focusing on studying the effect of the curved interface on the SCRW.The key resilient performance of rocking effects,failure modes,and hysteretic properties of the SCRW were explored.The results show that nonlinear deformations of the SCRW are concentrated along the interface between the SCRW and the foundation,avoiding damage within the SCRW.The restoring force provided by the prestressed tendons can effectively realize self-centering capacity with small residual deformation,and the resilient performance of the SCRW is better than that of monolithic SW.In addition,the curved interface of the SCRW makes the rocking center change and move inward,partially relieving the stress concentration and crush of concrete.The rocking range of the rocking center is about 41.4%of the width of the SCRW.
文摘Liver regeneration(LR)following partial hepatectomy(PH)is a unique and complex physiological response that restores hepatic mass and function through tightly orchestrated cellular and molecular events.Traditionally viewed as a proliferation-driven process,LR is now understood to involve both hepatocyte hyperplasia and hypertrophy,triggered primarily by hemodynamic alterations such as increased portal pressure and shear stress.These promote LR through endothelial–hepatocyte communication via activation of Piezo1-a mechanosensitive ion channel highly expressed in vascular endothelial cells.This channel is considered one of the potential upstream activators of molecular cascades including the interleukin(IL)-6/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3,tumour necrosis factor-alpha/nuclear factor-kappa B,Wnt/β-catenin,Hippo/YAP,transforming growth factor-beta,and Notch pathways,which contribute variably to the proliferation,differentiation,or suppression of hepatic cells.Novel insights into the IL-22 and IL-33 signaling axes,bile acid and glutamine metabolism,and the role of intestinal microbiota are also presented as promising emerging targets.This review synthesizes current insights into the interplay between mechanical cues,key signaling pathways,and metabolic reprogramming that govern early regenerative responses.We explore the mechanisms dictating the balance between hyperplasia and hypertrophy,noting that hypertrophy predominates after minor resections,while proliferation is dominant in larger resections.Polyploidization emerges as a significant adaptive mechanism,contributing to hepatocyte survival and tissue remodeling.The importance of ductular reactions,microvascular adjustments,and extracellular matrix dynamics in lobular architecture remodeling is also highlighted.The study explores the occurrence of ductular reactions in both minor and major resections,particularly within the granulation tissue near dissection areas.The paper also examines structural remodeling in regenerated liver tissue,demonstrating ongoing transformations in hepatocyte morphology and sinusoidal architecture even months after PH,and emphasizing that the termination of liver mass regrowth does not equate to the cessation of LR.
文摘By introducing noncanonical vortex pairs to partially coherent beams, spatial correlation singularity (SCS) and orbital angular momenta (OAM) of the resulting beams are studied using the Fraunhofer diffraction integral. The effect of noncanonical strength, off-axis distance and vortex sign on spatial correlation singularities in far field is stressed. Furthermore, far-field OAM spectra and densities are also investigated, and the OAM detection and crosstalk probabilities are discussed. The results show that the number of dislocations of SCS always equals the sum of absolute values of topological charges for canonical or noncanonical vortex pairs. Although the sum of the product of each OAM mode and its power weight equals the algebraic sum of topological charges for canonical vortex pairs, the relationship no longer holds in the noncanonical case except for opposite-charge vortex pairs. The changes of off-axis distance, noncanonical strength or coherence length can lead to a more dominant power in adjacent mode than that in center detection mode, which also indicates that crosstalk probabilities of adjacent modes exceed the center detection probability. This work may provide potential applications in OAM-based optical communication, imaging, sensing and computing.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1300200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32161143010,32202646,and 32272848)+2 种基金the China Agriculture Research System(CARS-39)the Key Special Project of Ningxia Science and Technology Department,China(2021BEF02024)the local grants,China(NXTS2021-001,2022GD-TSLD-46,NK2022010207,and NXTS2022-001)。
文摘Highlights●CRISPR/Cas9 RNP complex-based strategy demonstrates robustness and accuracy in generating gene-edited sheep.●Sheep horn development remains unaffected by partial RXFP2 knockout.●Partial RXFP2 knockout results in unilateral cryptorchidism in sheep.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52377161.
文摘The air gap at the interface inside the cable terminations for high-speed trains and the partial discharge caused by it are two important factors affecting the insulating performance.The development of air gap and partial discharge will eventually lead to breakdown faults.To investigate the evolutionary characteristics of the air gap and partial discharge,the simulation models and samples of cable terminations containing defects are constructed in this paper.By analysing the variation law of the electric field and the multidimensional information of partial discharge,the evolution process of the air gap is divided into four wellcharacterised stages.Especially in the third stage,the partial discharge extinction voltage is 51.41%lower than that of the defect-free samples and even lower than the working voltage.The asymmetry of discharge is the most significant factor.The volume of discharge in the third quadrant is significantly higher than that in the first quadrant.This important feature can be applied to the inspection and evaluation of the insulating state of the cable terminations.The partial discharge characteristics of the air gap revealed in this paper are proposed to provide an important theoretical supplement to the study of interface discharges between heterogeneous dielectrics.
基金Supported by the Key Laboratory Fund for Equipment Pre-Research(6142207210202)。
文摘Aiming at the problem that infrared small target detection faces low contrast between the background and the target and insufficient noise suppression ability under the complex cloud background,an infrared small target detection method based on the tensor nuclear norm and direction residual weighting was proposed.Based on converting the infrared image into an infrared patch tensor model,from the perspective of the low-rank nature of the background tensor,and taking advantage of the difference in contrast between the background and the target in different directions,we designed a double-neighborhood local contrast based on direction residual weighting method(DNLCDRW)combined with the partial sum of tensor nuclear norm(PSTNN)to achieve effective background suppression and recovery of infrared small targets.Experiments show that the algorithm is effective in suppressing the background and improving the detection ability of the target.
文摘To explore the impact of partial centralization on supply chain performance,this study constructs a two-period game model of a closed-loop supply chain involving a manufacturer and an online retail platform participating in the trade-in strategy.Through mathematical modeling and numerical simulation methods,the optimal decisions were analyzed under conditions where the manufacturer partially owns the retail platform’s partial equity.This study finds that partial centralization yields the highest profits,followed by full centralization,with decentralized decisions yielding the lowest profits.Moderate centralization enhances overall profits by optimizing incentive mechanisms,whereas excessive ownership concentration reduces the flexibility of the retail platform,leading to a decline in profits.Additionally,product durability and trade-in subsidy significantly influence supply chain profitability:high-durability products reduce renewal frequency,while trade-in subsidy effectively stimulates consumer demand and increase overall profits.This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for companies implementing the trade-in strategy.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11971344).
文摘In this paper,we mainly investigate the forms of entire solutions for certain Fermattype partial differential-difference equations in C^(2)by using Nevanlinna’s theory of several complex variables.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China(Grant No.2022YFC2808203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11474254 and 11804298).
文摘Based on the first-order correlation function of light,we propose analogous optical coherent states(AOCSs)sourced by partially coherent beams,which can nondiffractively propagate with sinusoidal oscillation in the harmonic potential when the nondiffraction propagation matching condition(NPMC)is met.Unlike the traditional quantum coherent state,the minimum uncertainty of AOCS is related to the coherence of light,and only when the NPMC is met,its uncertainty is the least.Furthermore,based on the mathematical similarity between the Schrödinger and the Helmholtz equations,we find that our proposed AOCSs correspond to the partially coherent steady states of the harmonic oscillator.Our research not only increases the understanding of the coherence of light and enriches the types of nondiffraction beams but also increases the understanding of the quantum coherence regulating the evolution of probability waves.
文摘Introduction:Radical cystectomy with pelvic node dissection remains the standard of care for muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(MIBC);however,there is a growing interest in bladder preservation alternatives among the elderly population.Guidelines indicate that partial cystectomy(PC)combined with pelvic node dissection(LND)can be considered as an alternative in carefully selected individuals.Using the National Cancer Database,we analyzed the overall survival(OS)between PC with and without LND among octogenarians.Methods:We identified octogenarians with localized muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma(cT2-3N0M0)and urothelial histology who underwent PC with or without LND between 2004 and 2018.Based on the number of lymph nodes removed(LNR),the LND group was further subdivided into<10 and>=10 lymph node groups.A propensity-matched Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed to compare OS between these groups.Results:Among 2573 patients who underwent PC,492 octogenarians met our selection criteria.208(42.2%)had LND,while 284(57.8%)had no LND.Within the LND group,53(25.5%)had<10 LNR,and 155(74.5%)had>=10 LNR.The median OS for the matched LND and non-LND groups was 36.9 and 33.4 months(p=0.96),respectively.Similarly,<10 LNR and>=10 LNR had 36.9 and 43.5 months(p=0.42),respectively.Multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed no difference in the risk of mortality.Conclusion:Among octogenarians who underwent PC,there was no significant difference in OS between those with or without LND,and between<10 or>=10 LNR groups.Therefore,the role and extent of LND after PC need further exploration in this subset of the population.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62071363)the Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province,China(Grant No.2021LLRH-06)。
文摘We present a quantum ranging protocol that overcomes photon-loss limitations using optimized partially frequencyentangled states.By establishing the fundamental relationship between the degree of entanglement,channel transmission efficiency and measurement precision,we demonstrate superclassical timing resolution in both lossless and lossy regimes.Theoretical analysis and numerical simulations reveal that,under a lossless channel,the precision gain increases with the degree of entanglement,approaching the Heisenberg limit.Importantly,in lossy channels,the precision gain is significantly influenced by both the channel transmission efficiency and the degree of entanglement.For transmission efficiencies above50%,the proposed method provides up to 1.5 times the precision gain of classical methods when entanglement parameters are optimized.Moreover,by optimizing intra-group and inter-group covariances in the multi-structured entangled state,we achieve substantial precision gains even at low transmission efficiencies(~30%),demonstrating its robustness against loss.This study resolves the critical trade-off between entanglement-enhanced precision and loss-induced information degradation.Future implementation could extend to satellite-based quantum positioning,remote sensing,quantum illumination,and other fields that require high-precision ranging in lossy environments.The protocol establishes a universal framework for loss-tolerant quantum metrology,advancing the practical deployment of quantum-enhanced sensing in real-world applications.
文摘Objective:Nowadays robot-assisted partial nephrectomy(RAPN)represents the standard of care for clinical T1(cT1)renal masses,providing similar oncological outcomes when compared to open or laparoscopic PN with advantages in terms of functional outcomes and lower perioperative comorbidity,when compared to radical nephrectomy.Methods:We performed an extensive literature review of studies regarding RAPN,its evolution,technical aspects and applications,and new technological tools using different combinations of Medical Subject Headings terms“RAPN”,“partial nephrectomy”,“robot-assisted”,“nephron-sparing surgery”,“renal cell carcinoma”,“complex renal masses”,“endophytic renal masses”,and“bilateral renal tumors”.Results:A consistent body of evidence was selected,including original articles,systematic reviews,meta-analyses,and clinical trials having RAPN as the central focus in adult patients,with all its technical nuances.We started our narrative review with a background on PN and its evolution toward the robotic era with a special spotlight on the extending indications for PN in large and highly complex renal masses.Our review continued with an overview of nephron-sparing surgery in bilateral and recurrent masses.RAPN for bilateral synchronous renal masses represents a challenging scenario with no formal recommendations provided by international guidelines and controversial management and decision-making.Additionally,we reported evidence on redo RAPN which seems to be safe and effective.A final overview of the available technological tools,and in particular on three-dimensional reconstruction was provided.Conclusion:RAPN has been established as the standard of care for cT1 renal masses with an expanding spectrum of applications in different scenarios,including large(cT2),highly complex,and bilateral renal masses,as well as the surgical treatment of local recurrences after nephron-sparing surgery with acknowledged advantages in terms of functional outcomes and perioperative risk profiles while maintaining similar oncological outcomes when compared to open or laparoscopic PN and radical treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.GG2030007011 and GG2030040453)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302004)+1 种基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12174236)the fund for the Shanxi 1331 Project.
文摘Quantum link models(QLMs)serve as experimentally accessible platforms for studying lattice gauge theories with finite-dimensional Hilbert spaces.In this work,we investigate information scrambling in the partially confined phase of a spin-1 quantum link model by calculating the dynamics of out-of-time-ordered correlators(OTOCs)and entanglement entropy.We observe that,in the partially confined phase,information scrambling exhibits significant asymmetry,manifested as the unidirectional propagation of both OTOCs and entanglement entropy.This phenomenon stands in stark contrast to the isotropic spreading observed in the deconfined phase and the localization characteristic of the confined phase.Furthermore,the simultaneous occurrence of the unidirectional propagation of both OTOCs and entanglement entropy,together with the q-induced asymmetric excitation propagation,reveals a direct connection between information scrambling and charge confinement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62272076)。
文摘With the popularity of the Internet of Vehicles(IoV),a large amount of data is being generated every day.How to securely share data between the IoV operator and various value-added service providers becomes one of the critical issues.Due to its flexible and efficient fine-grained access control feature,Ciphertext-Policy Attribute-Based Encryption(CP-ABE)is suitable for data sharing in IoV.However,there are many flaws in most existing CP-ABE schemes,such as attribute privacy leakage and key misuse.This paper proposes a Traceable and Revocable CP-ABE-based Data Sharing with Partially hidden policy for IoV(TRE-DSP).A partially hidden access structure is adopted to hide sensitive user attribute values,and attribute categories are sent along with the ciphertext to effectively avoid privacy exposure.In addition,key tracking and malicious user revocation are introduced with broadcast encryption to prevent key misuse.Since the main computation task is outsourced to the cloud,the burden of the user side is relatively low.Analysis of security and performance demonstrates that TRE-DSP is more secure and practical for data sharing in IoV.
基金supported by Beijing Municipal Commission of Education(No.Z161100004516015)the Open Project Program of Hebei Center for Ecological and Environmental Geology Research(No.JSYF-202304).
文摘As an energy and carbon saving process for nitrogen removal from wastewater,the partial nitrification and denitrification process(PN/D)has been extensively researched.However,achieving stable PNinmunicipalwastewater has always been challenging.In this study,a gel immobilized PN/D nitrogen removal process(GI-PN/D)was established.A 94 days pilot-scale experiment was conducted using real municipal wastewater with an ammonia concentration of 43.5±5.3mg N/L at a temperature range of 11.3–28.7◦C.The nitrogen removal performance and associated pathways,shifts in the microbial community as well as sludge yield were investigated.The results were as follows:the effluent TN and COD were 0.6±0.4mg/L and 31.1±3.8 mg/L respectively,and the NAR exceeding 95%.GI-PN/D achieved deep nitrogen removal ofmunicipalwastewater through stable PN without taking any othermeasures.The primary pathways for nitrogen removal were identified as denitrification,simultaneous nitrification-denitrification,and aerobic denitrification.High-throughput sequencing analysis revealed that the immobilized fillers facilitated the autonomous enrichment of functional bacteria in each reactor,effectively promoting the dominance and stability of the microbial communities.In addition,GI-PN/D had the characteristic of low sludge yield,with an average sludge yield of 0.029 kg SS/kg COD.This study provides an effective technical for nitrogen removal from municipal wastewater through PN.
文摘This article reviews a paper in the World Journal of Diabetes.The study uncovers the link between PPARG gene mutations and metabolic disorders,such as insulin resistance,diabetes,and hypertriglyceridemia,and emphasizes the crucial role of genetic testing in precise diagnosis and personalized treatment.This article further points out that in-depth investigation into the clinical heterogeneity of PPARG mutations and their underlying mechanisms can contribute to optimizing management strategies.Meanwhile,the development of more effective targeted therapies and the conduct of extensive genomic research are of great significance for understanding familial partial lipodystrophy type 3 and related metabolic syndromes.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0128300).
文摘The fracture behavior of natural fracture in the geological reservoir subjected to filling property,affects the crack initiation and propagation under stress perturbation.Partial filling flaws were intermediate between open fractures and filled fractures,the fracture response may be worth exploring.In this work,the effect of the filling property of sandstone with partial filling flaws on the fracture behavior was systematically investigated based on three-point bending tests and the numerical approach of discrete element method(DEM).In the laboratory,semi-circular three-point bending tests were carried out with partial filling flaws of various filling strengths.Based on this,numerical simulations were used to further investigate the effect of the filling ratio and the inclination of the partial filling flaw on the mechanical and fracture responses,and the effect of the partial filling flaw under mixed-mode loading on the fracture mechanism was elucidated coupled with acoustic emission(AE)characteristics.The obtained results showed that the increase in filling strength and filling ratio of partial filling flaw led to an increase in peak strength,with a decreasing trend in peak strength with the inclination of partial filling flaw.In terms of crack propagation pattern,the increasing filling strength of the partial filling flaw induced the transformation of the fracture mechanism toward deflection,with a tortuosity path,while the filling ratio and inclination of partial filling flaw led to fracture mechanism change from deflection to penetration and attraction,accompanied with a larger AE event source in filler.Accordingly,the b-value based on the Gutenberg-Richter equation fluctuated between 5 and 4 at low filling ratio and inclination and remained around 5 at high filling ratio and inclination of partial filling flaw.Related results may provide an application prospective for reservoir stimulation using the natural fracture system.
