AIM: The aims of this study were to explore individualized treatment method for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients whose maximum tumor size was less than 5 cm to improve prognosis and survival quality. METHODS: T...AIM: The aims of this study were to explore individualized treatment method for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients whose maximum tumor size was less than 5 cm to improve prognosis and survival quality. METHODS: Thirty cases of primary HCC patients undergoing tumor resection were retrospectively analyzed (resection group). All the tumors were proved as primary HCC with pathologic examination. The patients were divided into two groups according to follow-up results: group A, with tumor recurrence within 1 year after resection; group B, without tumor recurrence within 1 year. Immunohist-ochemical stainings were performed using 11 kinds of monoclonal antibodies (AFP, c-erbB2, c-met, c-myc, HBsAg, HCV, Ki-67, MMP-2, nm23-H1, P53, and VEGF), and expressing intensities were quantitatively analyzed. Regression equation using factors affecting prognosis of HCC was constructed with binary logistic method. HCC patients undergoing percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy (PMCT) were also retrospectively analyzed (PMCT group). Immunohistochemical stainings of tumor biopsy samples were performed with molecules related to HCC prognosis, staining intensities were quantitatively analyzed, coincidence rate of prediction was calculated. RESULTS: In resection group, the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67, MMP-2 and VEGF in cancer tissue in group A were significantly higher than those in group B (t = 2.97, P= 0.01; t = 2.42, P= 0.03<0.05; t = 2.57, P= 0.02<0.05; t = 3.43, P = 0.004<0.01, respectively); the expressing intensities of 11 kinds of detected molecules in para-cancer tissue in groups A and B were not significantly different (P>0.05). The regression equation predicting prognosis of HCC is as follows: P(1) = 1/[1+e-(3.663-0.412mycc-2.187kl-67c-0.397vegfc)]. It demonstrates that prognosis of HCC in resection group was related with c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF expressing intensity in cancer tissue. In PMCT group, the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF in cancer tissue in group A were significantly higher than those in group B (t = 4.57, P= 0.000<0.01; t = 2.08, P= 0.04<0.05; t = 2.38, P= 0.02<0.05, respectively); the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF in para-cancer tissue in groups A and B were not significantly different (P>0.05). The coincidence rate of patients undergoing PMCT in group A was 88.00% (22/25), in group B 68.75% (11/16), the total coincidence rate was 80.49% (33/41). CONCLUSION: The regression equation is accurate and feasible and could be used for predicting prognosis of HCC, it helps to select treatment method (resection or PMCT) for HCC patients to realize individualized treatment to improve prognosis.展开更多
Dear Editor,In this letter,a constrained networked predictive control strategy is proposed for the optimal control problem of complex nonlinear highorder fully actuated(HOFA)systems with noises.The method can effectiv...Dear Editor,In this letter,a constrained networked predictive control strategy is proposed for the optimal control problem of complex nonlinear highorder fully actuated(HOFA)systems with noises.The method can effectively deal with nonlinearities,constraints,and noises in the system,optimize the performance metric,and present an upper bound on the stable output of the system.展开更多
A composite anti-disturbance predictive control strategy employing a Multi-dimensional Taylor Network(MTN)is presented for unmanned systems subject to time-delay and multi-source disturbances.First,the multi-source di...A composite anti-disturbance predictive control strategy employing a Multi-dimensional Taylor Network(MTN)is presented for unmanned systems subject to time-delay and multi-source disturbances.First,the multi-source disturbances are addressed according to their specific characteristics as follows:(A)an MTN data-driven model,which is used for uncertainty description,is designed accompanied with the mechanism model to represent the unmanned systems;(B)an adaptive MTN filter is used to remove the influence of the internal disturbance;(C)an MTN disturbance observer is constructed to estimate and compensate for the influence of the external disturbance;(D)the Extended Kalman Filter(EKF)algorithm is utilized as the learning mechanism for MTNs.Second,to address the time-delay effect,a recursiveτstep-ahead MTN predictive model is designed utilizing recursive technology,aiming to mitigate the impact of time-delay,and the EKF algorithm is employed as its learning mechanism.Then,the MTN predictive control law is designed based on the quadratic performance index.By implementing the proposed composite controller to unmanned systems,simultaneous feedforward compensation and feedback suppression to the multi-source disturbances are conducted.Finally,the convergence of the MTN and the stability of the closed-loop system are established utilizing the Lyapunov theorem.Two exemplary applications of unmanned systems involving unmanned vehicle and rigid spacecraft are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.展开更多
Radiomics and machine learning(ML)are increasingly utilized to predict treatment response by uncovering latent information in medical images.This study systematically reviews radiomics studies on brain metastasis trea...Radiomics and machine learning(ML)are increasingly utilized to predict treatment response by uncovering latent information in medical images.This study systematically reviews radiomics studies on brain metastasis treated with stereotactic radio-surgery(SRS)and quantifies their radiomic quality score(RQS).A systematic search on Scopus,Web of Science,and PubMed was conducted to identify original studies on radiomics for predicting treatment response,adhering to predefined patient,intervention,comparator,and outcome(PICO)criteria.No restrictions were placed on language or publication date.Two in-dependent reviewers assessed eligible studies,and the RQS was calculated based on Lambin’s guidelines.The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA)2020 guidelines were followed.Seventeen studies involving 2744 patients met the inclusion criteria out of 200 identified.All studies were retrospective and utilizing various MRI scanners models with different field strength.The average RQS across studies was low(39.2%),with a maximum score of 19 points(52.7%).Radiomic-based models demonstrated superior predictive accuracy compared to clinical or visual assessment,with AUC values ranging from 0.74 to 0.92.Integration of clinical features such as Karnofsky performance status,dose,and isodose line further improved model performance.Deep learning models achieved the highest predictive accuracy,with AUC of 0.92.Radiomics demonstrate significant potential in predicting treatment outcomes with high accuracy,offering opportunities to advance personalized management for BM.To facilitate clinical adoption,future studies must prioritize adherence to standardized guidelines and robust model validation to ensure reproducibility.展开更多
BACKGROUND The trend of risk prediction models for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)is increasing,but few studies focus on the quality of the model and its practical application.AIM To conduct a comprehensive system...BACKGROUND The trend of risk prediction models for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)is increasing,but few studies focus on the quality of the model and its practical application.AIM To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and rigorous evaluation of prediction models for DPN.METHODS A meticulous search was conducted in PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane,CNKI,Wang Fang DATA,and VIP Database to identify studies published until October 2023.The included and excluded criteria were applied by the researchers to screen the literature.Two investigators independently extracted data and assessed the quality using a data extraction form and a bias risk assessment tool.Disagreements were resolved through consultation with a third investigator.Data from the included studies were extracted utilizing the Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modelling Studies.Additionally,the bias risk and applicability of the models were evaluated by the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool.RESULTS The systematic review included 14 studies with a total of 26 models.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the 26 models was 0.629-0.938.All studies had high risks of bias,mainly due to participants,outcomes,and analysis.The most common predictors included glycated hemoglobin,age,duration of diabetes,lipid abnormalities,and fasting blood glucose.CONCLUSION The predictor model presented good differentiation,calibration,but there were significant methodological flaws and high risk of bias.Future studies should focus on improving the study design and study report,updating the model and verifying its adaptability and feasibility in clinical practice.展开更多
BACKGROUND Stomal complications though small in early postoperative period,but poses significant morbidity,therapeutic challenge,delay in adjuvant treatment and sometimes even leads to mortality.Predictive model for e...BACKGROUND Stomal complications though small in early postoperative period,but poses significant morbidity,therapeutic challenge,delay in adjuvant treatment and sometimes even leads to mortality.Predictive model for early detection of stomal complications is important to improve the outcome.A model including patients and disease related factors,intraoperative surgical techniques and biochemical markers would be a better determinant to anticipate early stomal complications.Incorporation of emerging tools and technology such as artificial intelligence(AI),will further improve the prediction.AIM To identify various risk factors and models for prediction of early post operative stomal complications in colorectal cancer(CRC)surgery.METHODS Published literatures on early postoperative stomal complications in CRC surgery were systematically reviewed between 1995 and 2024 from online search engines PubMed and MEDLINE.RESULTS Twenty-four observational studies focused on identifying various risk factors for early post operative stomal complications in CRC surgery were analyzed.Stomal complications in CRC are influenced by several factors such as disease factors,patient-specific characteristics,and surgical techniques.There are some biomarkers and tools loke AI which may play significant roles in early detection.CONCLUSION Careful analysis of these factors,changes in biochemical parameters,and application of AI,a predictive model for stomal complications can be generated,to help in early detection,prompt action to achieve better outcomes.展开更多
In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),...In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),a control architecture designed specifically for distributed aerial robot systems.By integrating an explicit model predictive controller(MPC)with a tube MPC,our approach significantly reduces online computational demands while enhancing robustness against disturbances such as wind and measurement noise,as well as uncertainties in inertia parameters.Further,we incorporate a cascade controller to minimize steady-state errors and improve system performance dynamically.The results of this assessment provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and reliability of the CET-MPC approach under realistic operating conditions.The simulation results of flight scenarios for multi-agent quadrotors demonstrate the controller’s stability and accurate tracking of the desired path.By addressing the complexities of quadrotors’six degrees of freedom,this controller serves as a versatile solution applicable to a wide range of multi-robot systems with varying degrees of freedom,demonstrating its adaptability and scalability beyond the quadrotor domain.展开更多
The acquisition,tracking,and pointing(ATP)system is widely used in target tracking,counter-UAV operations,and other related fields.As UAV technology develops,there is a growing demand to enhance the tracking capabilit...The acquisition,tracking,and pointing(ATP)system is widely used in target tracking,counter-UAV operations,and other related fields.As UAV technology develops,there is a growing demand to enhance the tracking capabilities of ATP systems.However,in practical applications,ATP systems face various design constraints and functional limitations,making it infeasible to indefinitely improve hardware performance to meet tracking requirements.As a result,tracking algorithms are required to execute increasingly complex tasks.This study introduces a multi-rate feedforward predictive controller to address issues such as low image feedback frequency and significant delays in ATP systems,which lead to tracking jitter,poor tracking performance,low precision,and target loss.At the same time,the pro-posed approach aims to improve the tracking capabilities of ATP systems for high-speed and highly maneuverable targets under conditions of low sampling feedback rates and high feedback delays.The method suggested is also characterized by its low order,fast response,and robustness to model parameter variations.In this study,an actual ATP system is built for target tracking test,and the proposed algorithm is fully validated in terms of simulation and actual system application verification.Results from both simulations and experiments demonstrate that the method effectively compensates for delays and low sampling rates.For targets with relative angular velocities ranging from 0 to 90°/s and angular accelerations between 0 and 470°/s^(2),the system improved tracking accuracy by 70.0%-89.9%at a sampling frequency of 50 Hz and a delay of 30 m s.Moreover,the compensation algorithm demonstrated consistent performance across actuators with varying characteristics,further confirming its robustness to model insensitivity.In summary,the proposed algorithm considerably enhances the tracking accuracy and capability of ATP systems for high-speed and highly maneuverable targets,reducing the probability of target loss from high speed.This approach offers a practical solution for future multi-target tracking across diverse operational scenarios.展开更多
The rapid development and increased installed capacity of new energy sources such as wind and solar power pose new challenges for power grid fault diagnosis.This paper presents an innovative framework,the Intelligent ...The rapid development and increased installed capacity of new energy sources such as wind and solar power pose new challenges for power grid fault diagnosis.This paper presents an innovative framework,the Intelligent Power Stability and Scheduling(IPSS)System,which is designed to enhance the safety,stability,and economic efficiency of power systems,particularly those integrated with green energy sources.The IPSS System is distinguished by its integration of a CNN-Transformer predictive model,which leverages the strengths of Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)for local feature extraction and Transformer architecture for global dependency modeling,offering significant potential in power safety diagnostics.TheIPSS System optimizes the economic and stability objectives of the power grid through an improved Zebra Algorithm,which aims tominimize operational costs and grid instability.Theperformance of the predictive model is comprehensively evaluated using key metrics such as Root Mean Square Error(RMSE),Mean Absolute Percentage Error(MAPE),and Coefficient of Determination(R2).Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of the CNN-Transformer model,with the lowest RMSE and MAE values of 0.0063 and 0.00421,respectively,on the training set,and an R2 value approaching 1,at 0.99635,indicating minimal prediction error and strong data interpretability.On the test set,the model maintains its excellence with the lowest RMSE and MAE values of 0.009 and 0.00673,respectively,and an R2 value of 0.97233.The IPSS System outperforms other models in terms of prediction accuracy and explanatory power and validates its effectiveness in economic and stability analysis through comparative studies with other optimization algorithms.The system’s efficacy is further supported by experimental results,highlighting the proposed scheme’s capability to reduce operational costs and enhance system stability,making it a valuable contribution to the field of green energy systems.展开更多
Large-scale new energy grid connection leads to the weakening of the system frequency regulation capability,and the system frequency stability is facing unprecedented challenges.In order to solve rapid frequency fluct...Large-scale new energy grid connection leads to the weakening of the system frequency regulation capability,and the system frequency stability is facing unprecedented challenges.In order to solve rapid frequency fluctuation caused by new energy units,this paper proposes a new energy power system frequency regulation strategy with multiple units including the doubly-fed pumped storage unit(DFPSU).Firstly,based on the model predictive control(MPC)theory,the state space equations are established by considering the operating characteristics of the units and the dynamic behavior of the system;secondly,the proportional-differential control link is introduced to minimize the frequency deviation to further optimize the frequency modulation(FM)output of the DFPSU and inhibit the rapid fluctuation of the frequency;lastly,it is verified on theMatlab/Simulink simulation platform,and the results show that the model predictive control with proportional-differential control link can further release the FM potential of the DFPSU,increase the depth of its FM,effectively reduce the frequency deviation of the system and its rate of change,realize the optimization of the active output of the DFPSU and that of other units,and improve the frequency response capability of the system.展开更多
Permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM)is widely used in alternating current servo systems as it provides high eficiency,high power density,and a wide speed regulation range.The servo system is placing higher demands...Permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM)is widely used in alternating current servo systems as it provides high eficiency,high power density,and a wide speed regulation range.The servo system is placing higher demands on its control performance.The model predictive control(MPC)algorithm is emerging as a potential high-performance motor control algorithm due to its capability of handling multiple-input and multipleoutput variables and imposed constraints.For the MPC used in the PMSM control process,there is a nonlinear disturbance caused by the change of electromagnetic parameters or load disturbance that may lead to a mismatch between the nominal model and the controlled object,which causes the prediction error and thus affects the dynamic stability of the control system.This paper proposes a data-driven MPC strategy in which the historical data in an appropriate range are utilized to eliminate the impact of parameter mismatch and further improve the control performance.The stability of the proposed algorithm is proved as the simulation demonstrates the feasibility.Compared with the classical MPC strategy,the superiority of the algorithm has also been verified.展开更多
Distributed drive electric vehicles(DDEVs)endow the ability to improve vehicle stability performance through direct yaw-moment control(DYC).However,the nonlinear characteristics pose a great challenge to vehicle dynam...Distributed drive electric vehicles(DDEVs)endow the ability to improve vehicle stability performance through direct yaw-moment control(DYC).However,the nonlinear characteristics pose a great challenge to vehicle dynamics control.For this purpose,this paper studies the DYC through the Takagi-Sugeno(T-S)fuzzy-based model predictive control to deal with the nonlinear challenge.First,a T-S fuzzy-based vehicle dynamics model is established to describe the time-varying tire cornering stiffness and vehicle speeds,and thus the uncertain parameters can be represented by the norm-bounded uncertainties.Then,a robust model predictive control(MPC)is developed to guarantee vehicle handling stability.A feasible solution can be obtained through a set of linear matrix inequalities(LMIs).Finally,the tests are conducted by the Carsim/Simulink joint platform to verify the proposed method.The comparative results show that the proposed strategy can effectively guarantee the vehicle’s lateral stability while handling the nonlinear challenge.展开更多
In this paper, the containment control problem in nonlinear multi-agent systems(NMASs) under denial-of-service(DoS) attacks is addressed. Firstly, a prediction model is obtained using the broad learning technique to t...In this paper, the containment control problem in nonlinear multi-agent systems(NMASs) under denial-of-service(DoS) attacks is addressed. Firstly, a prediction model is obtained using the broad learning technique to train historical data generated by the system offline without DoS attacks. Secondly, the dynamic linearization method is used to obtain the equivalent linearization model of NMASs. Then, a novel model-free adaptive predictive control(MFAPC) framework based on historical and online data generated by the system is proposed, which combines the trained prediction model with the model-free adaptive control method. The development of the MFAPC method motivates a much simpler robust predictive control solution that is convenient to use in the case of DoS attacks. Meanwhile, the MFAPC algorithm provides a unified predictive framework for solving consensus tracking and containment control problems. The boundedness of the containment error can be proven by using the contraction mapping principle and the mathematical induction method. Finally, the proposed MFAPC is assessed through comparative experiments.展开更多
This paper aims to fuse two well-established and,at the same time,opposed control techniques,namely,model predictive control(MPC)and active disturbance rejection control(ADRC),to develop a dynamic motion controller fo...This paper aims to fuse two well-established and,at the same time,opposed control techniques,namely,model predictive control(MPC)and active disturbance rejection control(ADRC),to develop a dynamic motion controller for a laser beam steering system.The proposed technique uses the ADRC philosophy to lump disturbances and model uncertainties into a total disturbance.Then,the total disturbance is estimated via a discrete extended state disturbance observer(ESO),and it is used to(1)handle the system constraints in a quadratic optimization problem and(2)injected as a feedforward term to the plant to reject the total disturbance,together with the feedback term obtained by the MPC.The main advantage of the proposed approach is that the MPC is designed based on a straightforward integrator-chain model such that a simple convex optimization problem is performed.Several experiments show the real-time closed-loop performance regarding trajectory tracking and disturbance rejection.Owing to simplicity,the self-contained approach MPC+ESO becomes a Frugal MPC,which is computationally economical,adaptable,efficient,resilient,and suitable for applications where on-board computational resources are limited.展开更多
The recurrence of atrial fibrillation(AF)in patients after successful radiofrequency catheter ablation(RFCA)appears to be an unresolved clinical issue and needs to be clearly elucidated.There are many factors associat...The recurrence of atrial fibrillation(AF)in patients after successful radiofrequency catheter ablation(RFCA)appears to be an unresolved clinical issue and needs to be clearly elucidated.There are many factors associated with AF recurrence,such as duration of AF,male sex,concomitant heart failure,hemodynamic parameters,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,hypertension,obstructive sleep apnea,hyperthyroidism,smoking and obesity.However,the inflammatory changes are strongly associated with electrical and structural cardiac remodeling,cardiac damage,myocardial fibrotic changes,microvascular dysfunction and altered reparative response.In this context,biomarkers reflecting the different stages of AF pathogenesis deserve thorough investigation.The authors of the retrospective study revealed that one-year recurrence rate of non-valvular AF in the high systemic immune inflammation(SII)index group was significantly increased compared to that of the low SII index group and provided additional predictive value to the APPLE.Furthermore,the authors suggest that this biomarker may help physicians to optimize the selection of AF patients and to develop a personalized treatment approach.In conclusion,the SII index may serve as a valuable indicator of recurrent AF in patients after RFCA and may be a biomarker with plausible predictive value for poor clinical outcomes.展开更多
Accurate prediction of solubility data in the Sodium Chloride-Sodium Sulfate-Water system is essential.It provides theoretical support for salt lake resource development and wastewater treatment technologies.This stud...Accurate prediction of solubility data in the Sodium Chloride-Sodium Sulfate-Water system is essential.It provides theoretical support for salt lake resource development and wastewater treatment technologies.This study proposes an innovative solubility prediction approach.It addresses the limitations of traditional thermodynamic models.This is particularly important when experimental data from various sources contain inconsistencies.Our approach combines the Weighted Local Outlier Factor technique for anomaly detection with a Deep Ensemble Neural Network architecture.This methodology effectively removes local outliers while preserving data distribution integrity,and integrates multiple neural network sub-models to comprehensively capture system features while minimizing individual model biases.Experimental validation demonstrates exceptional prediction performance across temperatures from−20℃to 150℃,achieving a coefficient of determination of 0.989 after Bayesian hyperparameter optimization.This data-driven approach provides more accurate and universally applicable solubility predictions than conventional thermodynamic models,offering theoretical guidance for industrial applications in salt lake resource utilization,separation process optimization,and environmental salt management systems.展开更多
Wet flue gas desulphurization technology is widely used in the industrial process for its capability of efficient pollution removal.The desulphurization control system,however,is subjected to complex reaction mechanis...Wet flue gas desulphurization technology is widely used in the industrial process for its capability of efficient pollution removal.The desulphurization control system,however,is subjected to complex reaction mechanisms and severe disturbances,which make for it difficult to achieve certain practically relevant control goals including emission and economic performances as well as system robustness.To address these challenges,a new robust control scheme based on uncertainty and disturbance estimator(UDE)and model predictive control(MPC)is proposed in this paper.The UDE is used to estimate and dynamically compensate acting disturbances,whereas MPC is deployed for optimal feedback regulation of the resultant dynamics.By viewing the system nonlinearities and unknown dynamics as disturbances,the proposed control framework allows to locally treat the considered nonlinear plant as a linear one.The obtained simulation results confirm that the utilization of UDE makes the tracking error negligibly small,even in the presence of unmodeled dynamics.In the conducted comparison study,the introduced control scheme outperforms both the standard MPC and PID(proportional-integral-derivative)control strategies in terms of transient performance and robustness.Furthermore,the results reveal that a lowpass-filter time constant has a significant effect on the robustness and the convergence range of the tracking error.展开更多
In this paper, a model predictive control(MPC)framework is proposed for finite-time stabilization of linear and nonlinear discrete-time systems subject to state and control constraints. The proposed MPC framework guar...In this paper, a model predictive control(MPC)framework is proposed for finite-time stabilization of linear and nonlinear discrete-time systems subject to state and control constraints. The proposed MPC framework guarantees the finite-time convergence property by assigning the control horizon equal to the dimension of the overall system, and only penalizing the terminal cost in the optimization, where the stage costs are not penalized explicitly. A terminal inequality constraint is added to guarantee the feasibility and stability of the closed-loop system.Initial feasibility can be improved via augmentation. The finite-time convergence of the proposed MPC is proved theoretically,and is supported by simulation examples.展开更多
This paper proposes a robust control scheme based on the sequential convex programming and learning-based model for nonlinear system subjected to additive uncertainties.For the problem of system nonlinearty and unknow...This paper proposes a robust control scheme based on the sequential convex programming and learning-based model for nonlinear system subjected to additive uncertainties.For the problem of system nonlinearty and unknown uncertainties,we study the tube-based model predictive control scheme that makes use of feedforward neural network.Based on the characteristics of the bounded limit of the average cost function while time approaching infinity,a min-max optimization problem(referred to as min-max OP)is formulated to design the controller.The feasibility of this optimization problem and the practical stability of the controlled system are ensured.To demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach,a numerical simulation on a double-tank system is conducted.The results of the simulation serve as verification of the effectualness of the proposed scheme.展开更多
基金Supported by the Medical and Health Science Foundation of PLA During the 10th five-year plan period, No. 01Z038
文摘AIM: The aims of this study were to explore individualized treatment method for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients whose maximum tumor size was less than 5 cm to improve prognosis and survival quality. METHODS: Thirty cases of primary HCC patients undergoing tumor resection were retrospectively analyzed (resection group). All the tumors were proved as primary HCC with pathologic examination. The patients were divided into two groups according to follow-up results: group A, with tumor recurrence within 1 year after resection; group B, without tumor recurrence within 1 year. Immunohist-ochemical stainings were performed using 11 kinds of monoclonal antibodies (AFP, c-erbB2, c-met, c-myc, HBsAg, HCV, Ki-67, MMP-2, nm23-H1, P53, and VEGF), and expressing intensities were quantitatively analyzed. Regression equation using factors affecting prognosis of HCC was constructed with binary logistic method. HCC patients undergoing percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy (PMCT) were also retrospectively analyzed (PMCT group). Immunohistochemical stainings of tumor biopsy samples were performed with molecules related to HCC prognosis, staining intensities were quantitatively analyzed, coincidence rate of prediction was calculated. RESULTS: In resection group, the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67, MMP-2 and VEGF in cancer tissue in group A were significantly higher than those in group B (t = 2.97, P= 0.01; t = 2.42, P= 0.03<0.05; t = 2.57, P= 0.02<0.05; t = 3.43, P = 0.004<0.01, respectively); the expressing intensities of 11 kinds of detected molecules in para-cancer tissue in groups A and B were not significantly different (P>0.05). The regression equation predicting prognosis of HCC is as follows: P(1) = 1/[1+e-(3.663-0.412mycc-2.187kl-67c-0.397vegfc)]. It demonstrates that prognosis of HCC in resection group was related with c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF expressing intensity in cancer tissue. In PMCT group, the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF in cancer tissue in group A were significantly higher than those in group B (t = 4.57, P= 0.000<0.01; t = 2.08, P= 0.04<0.05; t = 2.38, P= 0.02<0.05, respectively); the expressing intensities of c-myc, Ki-67 and VEGF in para-cancer tissue in groups A and B were not significantly different (P>0.05). The coincidence rate of patients undergoing PMCT in group A was 88.00% (22/25), in group B 68.75% (11/16), the total coincidence rate was 80.49% (33/41). CONCLUSION: The regression equation is accurate and feasible and could be used for predicting prognosis of HCC, it helps to select treatment method (resection or PMCT) for HCC patients to realize individualized treatment to improve prognosis.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62173255,62188101)Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Control Theory and Intelligent Systems(ZDSYS20220330161800001)
文摘Dear Editor,In this letter,a constrained networked predictive control strategy is proposed for the optimal control problem of complex nonlinear highorder fully actuated(HOFA)systems with noises.The method can effectively deal with nonlinearities,constraints,and noises in the system,optimize the performance metric,and present an upper bound on the stable output of the system.
基金co-supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB4704400)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LQ24F030012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China General Project(No.62373033)。
文摘A composite anti-disturbance predictive control strategy employing a Multi-dimensional Taylor Network(MTN)is presented for unmanned systems subject to time-delay and multi-source disturbances.First,the multi-source disturbances are addressed according to their specific characteristics as follows:(A)an MTN data-driven model,which is used for uncertainty description,is designed accompanied with the mechanism model to represent the unmanned systems;(B)an adaptive MTN filter is used to remove the influence of the internal disturbance;(C)an MTN disturbance observer is constructed to estimate and compensate for the influence of the external disturbance;(D)the Extended Kalman Filter(EKF)algorithm is utilized as the learning mechanism for MTNs.Second,to address the time-delay effect,a recursiveτstep-ahead MTN predictive model is designed utilizing recursive technology,aiming to mitigate the impact of time-delay,and the EKF algorithm is employed as its learning mechanism.Then,the MTN predictive control law is designed based on the quadratic performance index.By implementing the proposed composite controller to unmanned systems,simultaneous feedforward compensation and feedback suppression to the multi-source disturbances are conducted.Finally,the convergence of the MTN and the stability of the closed-loop system are established utilizing the Lyapunov theorem.Two exemplary applications of unmanned systems involving unmanned vehicle and rigid spacecraft are presented to validate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
文摘Radiomics and machine learning(ML)are increasingly utilized to predict treatment response by uncovering latent information in medical images.This study systematically reviews radiomics studies on brain metastasis treated with stereotactic radio-surgery(SRS)and quantifies their radiomic quality score(RQS).A systematic search on Scopus,Web of Science,and PubMed was conducted to identify original studies on radiomics for predicting treatment response,adhering to predefined patient,intervention,comparator,and outcome(PICO)criteria.No restrictions were placed on language or publication date.Two in-dependent reviewers assessed eligible studies,and the RQS was calculated based on Lambin’s guidelines.The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis(PRISMA)2020 guidelines were followed.Seventeen studies involving 2744 patients met the inclusion criteria out of 200 identified.All studies were retrospective and utilizing various MRI scanners models with different field strength.The average RQS across studies was low(39.2%),with a maximum score of 19 points(52.7%).Radiomic-based models demonstrated superior predictive accuracy compared to clinical or visual assessment,with AUC values ranging from 0.74 to 0.92.Integration of clinical features such as Karnofsky performance status,dose,and isodose line further improved model performance.Deep learning models achieved the highest predictive accuracy,with AUC of 0.92.Radiomics demonstrate significant potential in predicting treatment outcomes with high accuracy,offering opportunities to advance personalized management for BM.To facilitate clinical adoption,future studies must prioritize adherence to standardized guidelines and robust model validation to ensure reproducibility.
基金Supported by Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research,No.2024-4-4135.
文摘BACKGROUND The trend of risk prediction models for diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)is increasing,but few studies focus on the quality of the model and its practical application.AIM To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and rigorous evaluation of prediction models for DPN.METHODS A meticulous search was conducted in PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane,CNKI,Wang Fang DATA,and VIP Database to identify studies published until October 2023.The included and excluded criteria were applied by the researchers to screen the literature.Two investigators independently extracted data and assessed the quality using a data extraction form and a bias risk assessment tool.Disagreements were resolved through consultation with a third investigator.Data from the included studies were extracted utilizing the Checklist for Critical Appraisal and Data Extraction for Systematic Reviews of Prediction Modelling Studies.Additionally,the bias risk and applicability of the models were evaluated by the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool.RESULTS The systematic review included 14 studies with a total of 26 models.The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the 26 models was 0.629-0.938.All studies had high risks of bias,mainly due to participants,outcomes,and analysis.The most common predictors included glycated hemoglobin,age,duration of diabetes,lipid abnormalities,and fasting blood glucose.CONCLUSION The predictor model presented good differentiation,calibration,but there were significant methodological flaws and high risk of bias.Future studies should focus on improving the study design and study report,updating the model and verifying its adaptability and feasibility in clinical practice.
文摘BACKGROUND Stomal complications though small in early postoperative period,but poses significant morbidity,therapeutic challenge,delay in adjuvant treatment and sometimes even leads to mortality.Predictive model for early detection of stomal complications is important to improve the outcome.A model including patients and disease related factors,intraoperative surgical techniques and biochemical markers would be a better determinant to anticipate early stomal complications.Incorporation of emerging tools and technology such as artificial intelligence(AI),will further improve the prediction.AIM To identify various risk factors and models for prediction of early post operative stomal complications in colorectal cancer(CRC)surgery.METHODS Published literatures on early postoperative stomal complications in CRC surgery were systematically reviewed between 1995 and 2024 from online search engines PubMed and MEDLINE.RESULTS Twenty-four observational studies focused on identifying various risk factors for early post operative stomal complications in CRC surgery were analyzed.Stomal complications in CRC are influenced by several factors such as disease factors,patient-specific characteristics,and surgical techniques.There are some biomarkers and tools loke AI which may play significant roles in early detection.CONCLUSION Careful analysis of these factors,changes in biochemical parameters,and application of AI,a predictive model for stomal complications can be generated,to help in early detection,prompt action to achieve better outcomes.
文摘In recent years,there has been a growing demand for more efficient and robust control strategies in cooperative multi-robot systems.This paper introduces the cascade explicit tube model predictive controller(CET-MPC),a control architecture designed specifically for distributed aerial robot systems.By integrating an explicit model predictive controller(MPC)with a tube MPC,our approach significantly reduces online computational demands while enhancing robustness against disturbances such as wind and measurement noise,as well as uncertainties in inertia parameters.Further,we incorporate a cascade controller to minimize steady-state errors and improve system performance dynamically.The results of this assessment provide valuable insights into the effectiveness and reliability of the CET-MPC approach under realistic operating conditions.The simulation results of flight scenarios for multi-agent quadrotors demonstrate the controller’s stability and accurate tracking of the desired path.By addressing the complexities of quadrotors’six degrees of freedom,this controller serves as a versatile solution applicable to a wide range of multi-robot systems with varying degrees of freedom,demonstrating its adaptability and scalability beyond the quadrotor domain.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.52275099).
文摘The acquisition,tracking,and pointing(ATP)system is widely used in target tracking,counter-UAV operations,and other related fields.As UAV technology develops,there is a growing demand to enhance the tracking capabilities of ATP systems.However,in practical applications,ATP systems face various design constraints and functional limitations,making it infeasible to indefinitely improve hardware performance to meet tracking requirements.As a result,tracking algorithms are required to execute increasingly complex tasks.This study introduces a multi-rate feedforward predictive controller to address issues such as low image feedback frequency and significant delays in ATP systems,which lead to tracking jitter,poor tracking performance,low precision,and target loss.At the same time,the pro-posed approach aims to improve the tracking capabilities of ATP systems for high-speed and highly maneuverable targets under conditions of low sampling feedback rates and high feedback delays.The method suggested is also characterized by its low order,fast response,and robustness to model parameter variations.In this study,an actual ATP system is built for target tracking test,and the proposed algorithm is fully validated in terms of simulation and actual system application verification.Results from both simulations and experiments demonstrate that the method effectively compensates for delays and low sampling rates.For targets with relative angular velocities ranging from 0 to 90°/s and angular accelerations between 0 and 470°/s^(2),the system improved tracking accuracy by 70.0%-89.9%at a sampling frequency of 50 Hz and a delay of 30 m s.Moreover,the compensation algorithm demonstrated consistent performance across actuators with varying characteristics,further confirming its robustness to model insensitivity.In summary,the proposed algorithm considerably enhances the tracking accuracy and capability of ATP systems for high-speed and highly maneuverable targets,reducing the probability of target loss from high speed.This approach offers a practical solution for future multi-target tracking across diverse operational scenarios.
基金The research project,“Research on Power Safety Assisted Decision System Based on Large Language Models”(Project Number:JSDL24051414020001)acknowledges with gratitude the financial and logistical support it has received.
文摘The rapid development and increased installed capacity of new energy sources such as wind and solar power pose new challenges for power grid fault diagnosis.This paper presents an innovative framework,the Intelligent Power Stability and Scheduling(IPSS)System,which is designed to enhance the safety,stability,and economic efficiency of power systems,particularly those integrated with green energy sources.The IPSS System is distinguished by its integration of a CNN-Transformer predictive model,which leverages the strengths of Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)for local feature extraction and Transformer architecture for global dependency modeling,offering significant potential in power safety diagnostics.TheIPSS System optimizes the economic and stability objectives of the power grid through an improved Zebra Algorithm,which aims tominimize operational costs and grid instability.Theperformance of the predictive model is comprehensively evaluated using key metrics such as Root Mean Square Error(RMSE),Mean Absolute Percentage Error(MAPE),and Coefficient of Determination(R2).Experimental results demonstrate the superiority of the CNN-Transformer model,with the lowest RMSE and MAE values of 0.0063 and 0.00421,respectively,on the training set,and an R2 value approaching 1,at 0.99635,indicating minimal prediction error and strong data interpretability.On the test set,the model maintains its excellence with the lowest RMSE and MAE values of 0.009 and 0.00673,respectively,and an R2 value of 0.97233.The IPSS System outperforms other models in terms of prediction accuracy and explanatory power and validates its effectiveness in economic and stability analysis through comparative studies with other optimization algorithms.The system’s efficacy is further supported by experimental results,highlighting the proposed scheme’s capability to reduce operational costs and enhance system stability,making it a valuable contribution to the field of green energy systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project No.52377082)the Scientific Research Program of Jilin Provincial Department of Education(Project No.JJKH20230123KJ).
文摘Large-scale new energy grid connection leads to the weakening of the system frequency regulation capability,and the system frequency stability is facing unprecedented challenges.In order to solve rapid frequency fluctuation caused by new energy units,this paper proposes a new energy power system frequency regulation strategy with multiple units including the doubly-fed pumped storage unit(DFPSU).Firstly,based on the model predictive control(MPC)theory,the state space equations are established by considering the operating characteristics of the units and the dynamic behavior of the system;secondly,the proportional-differential control link is introduced to minimize the frequency deviation to further optimize the frequency modulation(FM)output of the DFPSU and inhibit the rapid fluctuation of the frequency;lastly,it is verified on theMatlab/Simulink simulation platform,and the results show that the model predictive control with proportional-differential control link can further release the FM potential of the DFPSU,increase the depth of its FM,effectively reduce the frequency deviation of the system and its rate of change,realize the optimization of the active output of the DFPSU and that of other units,and improve the frequency response capability of the system.
文摘Permanent magnet synchronous motor(PMSM)is widely used in alternating current servo systems as it provides high eficiency,high power density,and a wide speed regulation range.The servo system is placing higher demands on its control performance.The model predictive control(MPC)algorithm is emerging as a potential high-performance motor control algorithm due to its capability of handling multiple-input and multipleoutput variables and imposed constraints.For the MPC used in the PMSM control process,there is a nonlinear disturbance caused by the change of electromagnetic parameters or load disturbance that may lead to a mismatch between the nominal model and the controlled object,which causes the prediction error and thus affects the dynamic stability of the control system.This paper proposes a data-driven MPC strategy in which the historical data in an appropriate range are utilized to eliminate the impact of parameter mismatch and further improve the control performance.The stability of the proposed algorithm is proved as the simulation demonstrates the feasibility.Compared with the classical MPC strategy,the superiority of the algorithm has also been verified.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52402497,52025121 and 52002066)Young Scientists Project and General Project of Applied Basic Research in Yunnan Province(Grant Nos.202501AT070296,202401AU070196)+1 种基金The Key Laboratory of Modern Agricultural Engineering of Ordinary Colleges and Universities of Education Department of Autonomous Region(Grant No.TDNG2023108)Jiangsu Provincial Achievements Transformation Project(Grant No.BA2018023).
文摘Distributed drive electric vehicles(DDEVs)endow the ability to improve vehicle stability performance through direct yaw-moment control(DYC).However,the nonlinear characteristics pose a great challenge to vehicle dynamics control.For this purpose,this paper studies the DYC through the Takagi-Sugeno(T-S)fuzzy-based model predictive control to deal with the nonlinear challenge.First,a T-S fuzzy-based vehicle dynamics model is established to describe the time-varying tire cornering stiffness and vehicle speeds,and thus the uncertain parameters can be represented by the norm-bounded uncertainties.Then,a robust model predictive control(MPC)is developed to guarantee vehicle handling stability.A feasible solution can be obtained through a set of linear matrix inequalities(LMIs).Finally,the tests are conducted by the Carsim/Simulink joint platform to verify the proposed method.The comparative results show that the proposed strategy can effectively guarantee the vehicle’s lateral stability while handling the nonlinear challenge.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62403396,62433018,62373113)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515011527,2023B1515120010)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZB20240621)
文摘In this paper, the containment control problem in nonlinear multi-agent systems(NMASs) under denial-of-service(DoS) attacks is addressed. Firstly, a prediction model is obtained using the broad learning technique to train historical data generated by the system offline without DoS attacks. Secondly, the dynamic linearization method is used to obtain the equivalent linearization model of NMASs. Then, a novel model-free adaptive predictive control(MFAPC) framework based on historical and online data generated by the system is proposed, which combines the trained prediction model with the model-free adaptive control method. The development of the MFAPC method motivates a much simpler robust predictive control solution that is convenient to use in the case of DoS attacks. Meanwhile, the MFAPC algorithm provides a unified predictive framework for solving consensus tracking and containment control problems. The boundedness of the containment error can be proven by using the contraction mapping principle and the mathematical induction method. Finally, the proposed MFAPC is assessed through comparative experiments.
基金support through his Master scholarshipThe Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Estudios de Posgrado(VIEP-BUAP)partially funded this work under grant number 00593-PV/2025.
文摘This paper aims to fuse two well-established and,at the same time,opposed control techniques,namely,model predictive control(MPC)and active disturbance rejection control(ADRC),to develop a dynamic motion controller for a laser beam steering system.The proposed technique uses the ADRC philosophy to lump disturbances and model uncertainties into a total disturbance.Then,the total disturbance is estimated via a discrete extended state disturbance observer(ESO),and it is used to(1)handle the system constraints in a quadratic optimization problem and(2)injected as a feedforward term to the plant to reject the total disturbance,together with the feedback term obtained by the MPC.The main advantage of the proposed approach is that the MPC is designed based on a straightforward integrator-chain model such that a simple convex optimization problem is performed.Several experiments show the real-time closed-loop performance regarding trajectory tracking and disturbance rejection.Owing to simplicity,the self-contained approach MPC+ESO becomes a Frugal MPC,which is computationally economical,adaptable,efficient,resilient,and suitable for applications where on-board computational resources are limited.
文摘The recurrence of atrial fibrillation(AF)in patients after successful radiofrequency catheter ablation(RFCA)appears to be an unresolved clinical issue and needs to be clearly elucidated.There are many factors associated with AF recurrence,such as duration of AF,male sex,concomitant heart failure,hemodynamic parameters,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,hypertension,obstructive sleep apnea,hyperthyroidism,smoking and obesity.However,the inflammatory changes are strongly associated with electrical and structural cardiac remodeling,cardiac damage,myocardial fibrotic changes,microvascular dysfunction and altered reparative response.In this context,biomarkers reflecting the different stages of AF pathogenesis deserve thorough investigation.The authors of the retrospective study revealed that one-year recurrence rate of non-valvular AF in the high systemic immune inflammation(SII)index group was significantly increased compared to that of the low SII index group and provided additional predictive value to the APPLE.Furthermore,the authors suggest that this biomarker may help physicians to optimize the selection of AF patients and to develop a personalized treatment approach.In conclusion,the SII index may serve as a valuable indicator of recurrent AF in patients after RFCA and may be a biomarker with plausible predictive value for poor clinical outcomes.
基金support of the Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province of China(2024-ZJ-940)Qinghai University Research Ability Enhancement Project(2025KTST02)are greatly appreciated.
文摘Accurate prediction of solubility data in the Sodium Chloride-Sodium Sulfate-Water system is essential.It provides theoretical support for salt lake resource development and wastewater treatment technologies.This study proposes an innovative solubility prediction approach.It addresses the limitations of traditional thermodynamic models.This is particularly important when experimental data from various sources contain inconsistencies.Our approach combines the Weighted Local Outlier Factor technique for anomaly detection with a Deep Ensemble Neural Network architecture.This methodology effectively removes local outliers while preserving data distribution integrity,and integrates multiple neural network sub-models to comprehensively capture system features while minimizing individual model biases.Experimental validation demonstrates exceptional prediction performance across temperatures from−20℃to 150℃,achieving a coefficient of determination of 0.989 after Bayesian hyperparameter optimization.This data-driven approach provides more accurate and universally applicable solubility predictions than conventional thermodynamic models,offering theoretical guidance for industrial applications in salt lake resource utilization,separation process optimization,and environmental salt management systems.
基金supported by the key project of the National Nature Science Foundation of China(51736002).
文摘Wet flue gas desulphurization technology is widely used in the industrial process for its capability of efficient pollution removal.The desulphurization control system,however,is subjected to complex reaction mechanisms and severe disturbances,which make for it difficult to achieve certain practically relevant control goals including emission and economic performances as well as system robustness.To address these challenges,a new robust control scheme based on uncertainty and disturbance estimator(UDE)and model predictive control(MPC)is proposed in this paper.The UDE is used to estimate and dynamically compensate acting disturbances,whereas MPC is deployed for optimal feedback regulation of the resultant dynamics.By viewing the system nonlinearities and unknown dynamics as disturbances,the proposed control framework allows to locally treat the considered nonlinear plant as a linear one.The obtained simulation results confirm that the utilization of UDE makes the tracking error negligibly small,even in the presence of unmodeled dynamics.In the conducted comparison study,the introduced control scheme outperforms both the standard MPC and PID(proportional-integral-derivative)control strategies in terms of transient performance and robustness.Furthermore,the results reveal that a lowpass-filter time constant has a significant effect on the robustness and the convergence range of the tracking error.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62073015,62173036,62122014)。
文摘In this paper, a model predictive control(MPC)framework is proposed for finite-time stabilization of linear and nonlinear discrete-time systems subject to state and control constraints. The proposed MPC framework guarantees the finite-time convergence property by assigning the control horizon equal to the dimension of the overall system, and only penalizing the terminal cost in the optimization, where the stage costs are not penalized explicitly. A terminal inequality constraint is added to guarantee the feasibility and stability of the closed-loop system.Initial feasibility can be improved via augmentation. The finite-time convergence of the proposed MPC is proved theoretically,and is supported by simulation examples.
文摘This paper proposes a robust control scheme based on the sequential convex programming and learning-based model for nonlinear system subjected to additive uncertainties.For the problem of system nonlinearty and unknown uncertainties,we study the tube-based model predictive control scheme that makes use of feedforward neural network.Based on the characteristics of the bounded limit of the average cost function while time approaching infinity,a min-max optimization problem(referred to as min-max OP)is formulated to design the controller.The feasibility of this optimization problem and the practical stability of the controlled system are ensured.To demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach,a numerical simulation on a double-tank system is conducted.The results of the simulation serve as verification of the effectualness of the proposed scheme.