To investigate the mechanisms of apigenin(API)and proanthocyanidins(PC)in soothing sensitive skin(SS),a mast cell degranulation model was established by stimulating RBL-2H3 cells with the calcium ionophore A23187.Base...To investigate the mechanisms of apigenin(API)and proanthocyanidins(PC)in soothing sensitive skin(SS),a mast cell degranulation model was established by stimulating RBL-2H3 cells with the calcium ionophore A23187.Based on the combinatorial experiments,it was found that when API and PC were combined at the molar ratios of 4∶1 and 2∶1,they exhibited the antagonistic effects on histamine release(combination index CI>1);when they are combined at the molar ratios of 1∶1,1∶2 or 1∶4,they showed the synergistic effects on histamine release(CI<1).Among them,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 showed the better potent synergistic antihistamine release effect(CI=0.70).Histamine is a hallmark of the mast cell degranulation,consequently,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 yields the better efficiency in inhibiting the mast cell degranulation with the lowest IC_(50)value.Compared to the utilization of API or PC alone,the IC_(50)value was reduced by 11.150 and 6.503μmol/L,respectively.Compared to the positive control paeonol(PA),the treatment with the combination significantly reduced theβ-hex secretion,decreased the F-actin cytoskeleton rearrangement,and markedly suppressed the release of TNF-α,IL-4,and MCP-1.Further studies on the signaling pathways related to the mast cell degranulation indicated that the combination effectively inhibited the intracellular Ca^(2+)influx and significantly suppressed the phosphorylation of calmodulin-dependent protein kinase(CaMK)and phospholipase C/protein kinase C(PLC/PKC).In summary,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 exhibited the better synergistic antagonistic effect on the histamine release,inhibited the mast cell degranulation model activation by reducing Ca^(2+)influx and inhibiting the activation of Ca^(2+)/CaMK and PLC/PKC pathways,stabilized the cell membranes,regulated the inflammatory factor secretion,and exerted an effect in alleviating sensitive skin.展开更多
Background:Sensitive skin affects a substantial portion of the global population and has significant implications for skin health and well-being.In addition to unpleasant sensory effects,individuals with sensitive ski...Background:Sensitive skin affects a substantial portion of the global population and has significant implications for skin health and well-being.In addition to unpleasant sensory effects,individuals with sensitive skin were likely to be more susceptible to hyperpigmentation.However,the association between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms,remain unclear.Objective:This study aims to investigate the correlation and intrinsic mechanisms between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation through network pharmacology combined with molecular docking.Materials and Methods:The targets associated with sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation were collected from the human gene database,GeneCards.Subsequently,the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network,Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG),and Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis were performed to explore the biological connections between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation.Additionally,the targets of 15 active compounds with reported lightening effects were collected from TCMSP,BATMAN and SymMap databases.Target analysis and molecular docking were performed to identify potential candidates for addressing hyperpigmentation on sensitive skin.The anti-melanogenesis effect of the identified candidate was verified in B16F10 cells.Results:A total of 16971 sensitive skin targets and 11382 hyperpigmentation targets were screened,and 9693 overlapping targets were identified,with a core set comprising 164 targets.The combination of PPI network,KEGG and GO analysis revealed the key role of tyrosinase and immune-mediated inflammation in pigmentation on sensitive skin.Among the 15 active compounds,oxyresveratrol was identified as having a high correlation with the core set targets and predicted strong inhibition of Tyrosine-protein Kinase Kit.The application of oxyresveratrol exhibited a dose-dependent suppression of melanin production in B16F10 cells.Conclusion:This study suggested the crucial roles of immune-mediated inflammation in sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,as well as highlighted the potential of oxyresveratrol in addressing hyperpigmentation on sensitive skin.These comprehensive findings provide a deeper understanding of the connection mechanism between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,offering new insights for the development of targeted treatments and interventions.展开更多
Background:This study evaluates the efficacy of gabexate mesylate thermosensitive in-situ gel(GMTI) in the treatment of beagle grade Ⅲ pancreatic trauma(PT) with the assistance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) a...Background:This study evaluates the efficacy of gabexate mesylate thermosensitive in-situ gel(GMTI) in the treatment of beagle grade Ⅲ pancreatic trauma(PT) with the assistance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) and investigates its mechanism of action.Methods:A grade Ⅲ PT model consisting of 15 beagle dogs with severed main pancreatic ducts was created and treated with cephalic vein injection of gabexate mesylate(GM)(1.54mL/10kg,TID) and peripancreatic injection of GMTI(4.63 mL/10 kg,QD) guided by CEUS within 24h post-surgery.Ascites and serum levels of amylase(AMY),lipase(LPS),C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,and urinary trypsinogen activating peptide(TAP) were detected by ELISA.Histopathological changes in the canine pancreas were observed by Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.Results:CEUS accurately displayed pancreatic lesions and guided catheterisation.Compared to the control group,the ascites was significantly reduced after treatment(p<0.01).AMY and LPS ascites significantly decreased on post-operative 1st and 2nd day(p<0.01).The levels of AMY,LPS,CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α in serum were decreased(p<0.05 or p <0.01).Urinary TAP was decreased 1 and 2 days after treatment(p<0.05or p<0.01,respectively).In the control group,pancreatic tissue necrosis was evident in the wound area.Normal glandular cell structures and fibrous tissue hyperplasia were observed in the wound area after GMTI treatment.The GMTI group performed better than the GM group in improving pancreatic histology and reducing AMY levels in the early post-operative period.Conclusion:Guided by CEUS,daily peripancreatic injections of GMTI in Beagles effectively inhibit pancreatic enzyme activity and aid in the adjuvant treatment of pancreatic trauma.展开更多
The development of the Internet of Things(IoT)has brought convenience to people’s lives,but it also introduces significant security risks.Due to the limitations of IoT devices themselves and the challenges of re-host...The development of the Internet of Things(IoT)has brought convenience to people’s lives,but it also introduces significant security risks.Due to the limitations of IoT devices themselves and the challenges of re-hosting technology,existing fuzzing for IoT devices is mainly conducted through black-box methods,which lack effective execution feedback and are blind.Meanwhile,the existing static methods mainly rely on taint analysis,which has high overhead and high false alarm rates.We propose a new directed fuzz testing method for detecting bugs in web service programs of IoT devices,which can test IoT devices more quickly and efficiently.Specifically,we identify external input entry points using multiple features.Then we quickly find sensitive targets and paths affected by external input sources based on sensitive data flow analysis of decompiled code,treating them as testing objects.Finally,we performa directed fuzzing test.We use debugging interfaces to collect execution feedback and guide the programto reach sensitive targets based on programpruning techniques.We have implemented a prototype system,AntDFuzz,and evaluated it on firmware fromten devices across five well-known manufacturers.We discovered twelve potential vulnerabilities,seven of which were confirmed and assigned bug id by China National Vulnerability Database(CNVD).The results show that our approach has the ability to find unknown bugs in real devices and is more efficient compared to existing tools.展开更多
In the era of digital intelligence,data is a key element in promoting social and economic development.Educational data,as a vital component of data,not only supports teaching and learning but also contains much sensit...In the era of digital intelligence,data is a key element in promoting social and economic development.Educational data,as a vital component of data,not only supports teaching and learning but also contains much sensitive information.How to effectively categorize and protect sensitive data has become an urgent issue in educational data security.This paper systematically researches and constructs a multi-dimensional classification framework for sensitive educational data,and discusses its security protection strategy from the aspects of identification and desensitization,aiming to provide new ideas for the security management of sensitive educational data and to help the construction of an educational data security ecosystem in the era of digital intelligence.展开更多
Polar semiconductors,particularly the emerging polar two-dimensional(2D)halide perovskites,have motivated immense interest in diverse photoelectronic devices due to their distinguishing polarizationgenerated photoelec...Polar semiconductors,particularly the emerging polar two-dimensional(2D)halide perovskites,have motivated immense interest in diverse photoelectronic devices due to their distinguishing polarizationgenerated photoelectric effects.However,the constraints on the organic cation's choice are still subject to limitations of polar 2D halide perovskites due to the size of the inorganic pocket between adjacent corner-sharing octahedra.Herein,a mixed spacer cation ordering strategy is employed to assemble a polar 2D halide perovskite NMAMAPb Br_(4)(NMPB,NMA is N-methylbenzene ammonium,MA is methylammonium)with alternating cation in the interlayer space.Driven by the incorporation of a second MA cation,the perovskite layer transformed from a 2D Pb_(7)Br_(24)anionic network with corner-and face-sharing octahedra to a flat 2D PbBr_(4)perovskite networks only with corner-sharing octahedra.In the crystal structure of NMPB,the asymmetric hydrogen-bonding interactions between ordered mixed-spacer cations and 2D perovskite layers give rise to a second harmonic generation response and a large polarization of 1.3μC/cm^(2).More intriguingly,the ordered 2D perovskite networks endow NMPB with excellent self-powered polarization-sensitive detection performance,showing a considerable polarization-related dichroism ratio up to 1.87.The reconstruction of an inorganic framework within a crystal through mixed cation ordering offers a new synthetic tool for templating perovskite lattices with controlled properties,overcoming limitations of conventional cation choice.展开更多
This study aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of Tibetan gentian(Gentiana spp.)extract and its essence when compounded with a facial mask matrix.It also evaluates the efficacy of facial masks containing gent...This study aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of Tibetan gentian(Gentiana spp.)extract and its essence when compounded with a facial mask matrix.It also evaluates the efficacy of facial masks containing gentian extract on sensitive facial skin and analyzes the comprehensive performance of the mask.A total of 90 patients with facial sensitive skin,enrolled between October 2022 and December 2024,were randomly assigned to either a control group or an observation group,with 45 patients in each.The control group used standard facial masks,while the observation group used masks containing gentian extract.Both groups underwent a 4-week intervention.The effi cacy,lactic acid stinging test indicators,and skin physiological function parameters were compared between the two groups.Results showed that the overall eff ectiveness rate in the observation group reached 93.26%,signifi cantly higher than 71.20%in the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,both groups showed notable improvements compared to baseline in lactic acid stinging test scores and physiological skin indicators.Specifi cally,the observation group had signifi cantly lower stinging scores and a longer latency before the onset of stinging compared to the control group.Moreover,the skin pH values were lower,while sebum levels and stratum corneum hydration were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).No serious adverse events occurred in either group.These fi ndings suggest that facial masks containing gentian extract eff ectively alleviate symptoms of sensitive facial skin,enhance skin barrier function and tolerance,and are safe for use.展开更多
Big data has ushered in an era of unprecedented access to vast amounts of new,unstructured data,particularly in the realm of sensitive information.It presents unique opportunities for enhancing risk alerting systems,b...Big data has ushered in an era of unprecedented access to vast amounts of new,unstructured data,particularly in the realm of sensitive information.It presents unique opportunities for enhancing risk alerting systems,but also poses challenges in terms of extraction and analysis due to its diverse file formats.This paper proposes the utilization of a DAE-based(Deep Auto-encoders)model for projecting risk associated with financial data.The research delves into the development of an indicator assessing the degree to which organizations successfully avoid displaying bias in handling financial information.Simulation results demonstrate the superior performance of the DAE algorithm,showcasing fewer false positives,improved overall detection rates,and a noteworthy 9%reduction in failure jitter.The optimized DAE algorithm achieves an accuracy of 99%,surpassing existing methods,thereby presenting a robust solution for sensitive data risk projection.展开更多
This study tested the electrical conductivity and pressure sensitivity of lime⁃improved silty sand reinforced with Carbon Fiber Powder(CFP)as the conductive medium.The influence of CFP dosage,moisture content and curi...This study tested the electrical conductivity and pressure sensitivity of lime⁃improved silty sand reinforced with Carbon Fiber Powder(CFP)as the conductive medium.The influence of CFP dosage,moisture content and curing duration on the unconfined compressive strength,initial resistivity and pressure sensitivity of the improved soil was systematically analysed.The results showed that the unconfined compressive strength varied non⁃monotonically with increasing CFP dosage,reaching a peak at a dosage of 1.6%.Furthermore,the initial resistivity showed slight variations under different moisture conditions but eventually converged towards the conductive percolation threshold at a dosage of 2.4%.It is worth noting that CFP reinforced lime⁃improved silty sand(CRLS)exhibit a clear dynamic synchronization of strain with stress and resistivity rate of variation.The pressure sensitivity was optimized with CFP dosages ranging from 1.6%to 2.0%.Both insufficient and excessive dosages had a negative impact on pressure sensitivity.It is important to consider the weakening effect of high moisture content on the pressure sensitivity of the specimens in practical applications.展开更多
Compared with natural enzymes, nanozymes have the advantages of high stability and low cost;however,selectivity and sensitivity are key issues that prevent their further development. In this study, we report a cascade...Compared with natural enzymes, nanozymes have the advantages of high stability and low cost;however,selectivity and sensitivity are key issues that prevent their further development. In this study, we report a cascade nanozymatic system with significantly improved selectivity and sensitivity that combines more substrate-specific reactions and sensitive fiuorescence detection. Taking detection of ascorbic acid(AA)as an example, a cascade catalytic reaction system consisting of oxidase-like N-doped carbon nanocages(NC) and peroxidase-like copper oxide(Cu O) improved the reaction selectivity in transforming the substrate into the target product by more than 1200 times against the interference of uric acid. The cascade catalytic reaction system was also applicable for transfer from open reactors into a spatially confined microfiuidic device, increasing the slope of the calibration curves by approximately 1000-fold with a linear detection range of 2.5 nmol/L to 100 nmol/L and a low limit of detection of 0.77 nmol/L. This work offers a new strategy that achieves significant improvements in selectivity and sensitivity.展开更多
With the appearance of eutherian mammals,3 visual pigments were retained in their retina,mediating light sensitivity.Of them,rhodopsin is expressed in rod photoreceptor celis to conduct dim-light vision,while the othe...With the appearance of eutherian mammals,3 visual pigments were retained in their retina,mediating light sensitivity.Of them,rhodopsin is expressed in rod photoreceptor celis to conduct dim-light vision,while the other 2 visual pigments,middle/long wavelength-sensitive(M/LWS)and short wavelength-sensitive type 1(SWS1)visual pigments,expressed in cones are for color vision(Chi et al.2020).Murid rodents(order Rodentia:family Muridae),originated 17-22 million years ago(Mya)and represent more than 10%of living mammal species(Aghova et al.2018).Within these murid species,their SWS1 pigment retained the ancestral ultraviolet(UV)sensitivity,which is generally associated with a nocturnal lifestyle(Emerling et al.2015).In contrast,the spectral sensitivities of murid M/LWS are more diversifed,with wavelengths of maximum absorption(amax)ranging from 490 to 509 nm(Yokoyama et al.2008;Chi et al.2020).展开更多
Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,w...Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,which limits their wider application.In this paper,a flexible capacitive pressure sensor with microstructured ionization layer is fabricated by a sandwich-type process,with a low-cost and simple process of inverted molding with sandpapers being used to form a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer ionic film with double-sided microstructure as the dielectric layer of the sensor,with silver nanowires as electrodes.The operating mechanism of this iontronic pressure sensor is analyzed using a graphical method,and the sensor is tested on a pressure platform.The test results show that the sensor has ultrahigh pressure sensitivities of 3.744 and 1.689 kPa^(−1) at low(0-20 kPa)and high(20-800 kPa)pressures,respectively,as well as a rapid response time(100 ms),and it exhibits good stability and repeatability.The sensor can be used for sensitive monitoring of activities such as finger bending,and for facial expression(smile,frown)recognition,as well as speech recognition.展开更多
Carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites have gained significant attention due to their enhanced mechanical properties,particularly in compressive and flexural strength.Despite extensive research,the influence of ...Carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites have gained significant attention due to their enhanced mechanical properties,particularly in compressive and flexural strength.Despite extensive research,the influence of various parameters on these properties remains inadequately understood,primarily due to the complex interactions within the composites.This study addresses this gap by employingmachine learning techniques to conduct a sensitivity analysis on the compressive and flexural strength of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites.It systematically evaluates nine data-preprocessing techniques and benchmarks eleven machine-learning algorithms to reveal tradeoffs between predictive accuracy and computational complexity,which has not previously been explored in carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composite research.In this regard,four main factors are considered in the sensitivity analysis,which are the machine learning model type,the data pre-processing technique,and the effect of the concrete constituent materials on the compressive and flexural strength both globally through feature importance assessment and locally through partial dependence analysis.Accordingly,this research optimizes ninety-nine models representing combinations of eleven machine learning algorithms and nine data preprocessing techniques to accurately predict the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites.Moreover,the study aims to unravel the relationships between different parameters and their impact on the composite’s strength by utilizing feature importance and partial dependence analyses.This research is crucial as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing the performance of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites,which is vital for their efficient design and application in construction.The use of machine learning in this context not only enhances predictive accuracy but also offers insights that are often challenging to obtain through traditional experimental methods.The findings contribute to the field by highlighting the potential of advanced data-driven approaches in optimizing and understanding advanced composite materials,paving the way for more durable and resilient construction materials.展开更多
Transcatheter arterial embolization(TAE)is the mainstay for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),and the performance of the embolization material is crucial in TAE.With the development of medical imaging an...Transcatheter arterial embolization(TAE)is the mainstay for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),and the performance of the embolization material is crucial in TAE.With the development of medical imaging and the birth of“X-ray-free”technologies,we designed a new dual-mode imaging material of dimethoxy tetraphenyl ethylene(DMTPE)via emulsification by mixing poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid)(PNA)with lipiodol and fluorocarbons,which was evaluated for temperature sensitivity,stability,and dual-mode visualization in vitro.Additionally,blood vessel casting embolization and renal artery imaging were assessed in healthy rabbits.In a rabbit model with a VX2 tumor,the effectiveness of TAE for treating HCC was examined,with an emphasis on evaluating long-term outcomes of embolization and its effects on tumor growth,necrosis,and proliferation through imaging techniques.In vitro experiments confirmed that the temperature-sensitive dual-oil-phase Pickering emulsion had good flow,stable contrast,and embolism when the oil-to-oil ratio and water-to-oil ratio were both 7:3(v/v)and stabilized with 8%PNA.Similarly,in vivo,arterial embolization confirmed the excellent properties of DMTPE prepared at the abovementioned ratios.It was observed that DMTPE not only has an antitumor effect but can also achieve dual imaging using X-rays and ultrasound,making it a promising excellent vascular embolization material for TAE in tumor treatment.展开更多
Sensitive skin is a clinical syndrome characterized by a hyper-reactive state of the skin,primarily on the face.It is accompanied by subjective symptoms such as burning,stinging,itching,and tightness when exposed to p...Sensitive skin is a clinical syndrome characterized by a hyper-reactive state of the skin,primarily on the face.It is accompanied by subjective symptoms such as burning,stinging,itching,and tightness when exposed to physical,chemical,or psychological stimuli.Objective signs,such as erythema,scales,and dilated blood vessels,may or may not be present.The discomfort associated with sensitive skin can be triggered by various endogenous and exogenous factors,which usually have no significant effect on the individual and do not induce irritant reactions.Sensitive skin often presents as a subjective state without clinical signs and exhibits diversity,posing challenges in sensitive skin research and care.This review summarizes the prevalence,key factors,pathophysiological mechanisms,diagnosis,and progress in daily care for sensitive skin.The aim is to provide a clearer and more systematic understanding of sensitive skin and offer guidance for sensitive skin care.展开更多
Chiral metamaterials have been a topic of significant research interest in recent years due to their potential for various applications in nanophotonic devices and chiral biosensors.However,the intrinsic Ohmic loss in...Chiral metamaterials have been a topic of significant research interest in recent years due to their potential for various applications in nanophotonic devices and chiral biosensors.However,the intrinsic Ohmic loss in surface plasmonic resonance has limited their practical use,resulting in large light dissipation and weak chiroptical resonance.Here,we report on the development of high-performance dielectric chiral shells(DCS)through a two-step Si deposition process on a self-assembled microsphere monolayer.The form DCS sample completely oyercomes the cancelation effect originated from the disorder property of the micro-sphere monolayer in macroscale,and at a wavelength of approximately 710 nm,the measured optimal chiral signal(g-factor)and transmittance can reach up to 0.7 and 0.3,respectively.The strong chiroptical effect comes from the asymmetric circular displacement currents(i.e.,magnetic modes)enabled by the specific shell geometry.The chiral shell geometry,electromagnetic properties,sensor sensitivity of chiral molecules and figure of merit are systematically investigated.The DCSs demonstrate highly sensitive detection of chiral biomolecules owing to their easily accessible geometry and enhanced uniform chiral field.展开更多
Research on panicle detection is one of the most important aspects of paddy phenotypic analysis.A phenotyping method that uses unmanned aerial vehicles can be an excellent alternative to field-based methods.Neverthele...Research on panicle detection is one of the most important aspects of paddy phenotypic analysis.A phenotyping method that uses unmanned aerial vehicles can be an excellent alternative to field-based methods.Nevertheless,it entails many other challenges,including different illuminations,panicle sizes,shape distortions,partial occlusions,and complex backgrounds.Object detection algorithms are directly affected by these factors.This work proposes a model for detecting panicles called Border Sensitive Knowledge Distillation(BSKD).It is designed to prioritize the preservation of knowledge in border areas through the use of feature distillation.Our feature-based knowledge distillation method allows us to compress the model without sacrificing its effectiveness.An imitation mask is used to distinguish panicle-related foreground features from irrelevant background features.A significant improvement in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)images is achieved when students imitate the teacher’s features.On the UAV rice imagery dataset,the proposed BSKD model shows superior performance with 76.3%mAP,88.3%precision,90.1%recall and 92.6%F1 score.展开更多
Landslides occurring in sensitive clay often result in widespread destruction,posing a significant risk to human lives and property due to the substantial decrease in undrained shear strength during deformation.Assess...Landslides occurring in sensitive clay often result in widespread destruction,posing a significant risk to human lives and property due to the substantial decrease in undrained shear strength during deformation.Assessing the consequences of these landslides is challenging and necessitates robust numerical methods to comprehensively investigate their failure mechanisms.While studies have extensively explored upward progressive landslides in sensitive clays,understanding downward progressive cases remains limited.In this study,we utilised the nodal integration-based particle finite element method(NPFEM)with a nonlinear strain-softening model to analyse downward progressive landslides in sensitive clay on elongated slopes,induced by surcharge loads near the crest.We focused on elucidating the underlying failure mechanisms and evaluating the effects of different soil parameters and strainsoftening characteristics.The simulation results revealed the typical pattern for downward landslides,which typically start with a localised failure in proximity to the surcharge loads,followed by a combination of different types of failure mechanisms,including single flow slides,translational progressive landslides,progressive flow slides,and spread failures.Additionally,inclined shear bands occur within spread failures,often adopting distinctive ploughing patterns characterised by triangular shapes.The sensitive clay thickness at the base,the clay strength gradient,the sensitivity,and the softening rate significantly influence the failure mechanisms and the extent of diffused displacement.Remarkably,some of these effects mirror those observed in upward progressive landslides,underscoring the interconnectedness of these phenomena.This study contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics of sensitive clay landslides,shedding light on the intricate interplay of factors governing their behaviour and progression.展开更多
Recent epidemiological surveys based on Baumann's classification have revealed a notable rise in the prevalence of oily sensitive skin.The development of oily sensitive skin is primarily linked to the abnormal fun...Recent epidemiological surveys based on Baumann's classification have revealed a notable rise in the prevalence of oily sensitive skin.The development of oily sensitive skin is primarily linked to the abnormal function of sebaceous glands.The function of sebaceous glands is regulated by several factors,including inflammatory mediators,neurotransmitters,and endocrine signals.Sensitive skin,particularly oily sensitive skin,is prone to local inflammation,which in turn disrupts the normal functioning of sebaceous glands.This creates a loop wherein increased oil production exacerbates sensitivity,while heightened sensitivity further stimulates sebum secretion,perpetuating a vicious cycle.This article summarizes our understanding of the four primary mechanisms underlying skin sensitivity and their impact on sebaceous gland activity.Accordingly,it proposes management strategies for oily sensitive skin and seeks to guide the development of skin care regimens for this skin type.展开更多
We systematically study the electronic structure of a kagome superconductor CsV_(3)Sb_(5)at different temperatures coveringboth its charge density wave state and normal state with angle-resolved photoemission spectros...We systematically study the electronic structure of a kagome superconductor CsV_(3)Sb_(5)at different temperatures coveringboth its charge density wave state and normal state with angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.We observe thatthe V-shaped band aroundГshows three different behaviors,referred to as a/a',βandγ,mainly at different temperatures.Detailed investigations confirm that these bands are all from the same bulk Sb-p_(z)origin,but they are quite sensitiveto the sample surface conditions mainly modulated by temperature.Thus,the intriguing temperature dependent electronicbehavior of the band nearГis affected by the sample surface condition,rather than intrinsic electronic behavior originatingfrom the phase transition.Our result systematically reveals the confusing electronic structure behavior of the energy bandsaroundГ,facilitating further exploration of the novel properties in this material.展开更多
文摘To investigate the mechanisms of apigenin(API)and proanthocyanidins(PC)in soothing sensitive skin(SS),a mast cell degranulation model was established by stimulating RBL-2H3 cells with the calcium ionophore A23187.Based on the combinatorial experiments,it was found that when API and PC were combined at the molar ratios of 4∶1 and 2∶1,they exhibited the antagonistic effects on histamine release(combination index CI>1);when they are combined at the molar ratios of 1∶1,1∶2 or 1∶4,they showed the synergistic effects on histamine release(CI<1).Among them,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 showed the better potent synergistic antihistamine release effect(CI=0.70).Histamine is a hallmark of the mast cell degranulation,consequently,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 yields the better efficiency in inhibiting the mast cell degranulation with the lowest IC_(50)value.Compared to the utilization of API or PC alone,the IC_(50)value was reduced by 11.150 and 6.503μmol/L,respectively.Compared to the positive control paeonol(PA),the treatment with the combination significantly reduced theβ-hex secretion,decreased the F-actin cytoskeleton rearrangement,and markedly suppressed the release of TNF-α,IL-4,and MCP-1.Further studies on the signaling pathways related to the mast cell degranulation indicated that the combination effectively inhibited the intracellular Ca^(2+)influx and significantly suppressed the phosphorylation of calmodulin-dependent protein kinase(CaMK)and phospholipase C/protein kinase C(PLC/PKC).In summary,the combination of API and PC at a molar ratio of 1∶1 exhibited the better synergistic antagonistic effect on the histamine release,inhibited the mast cell degranulation model activation by reducing Ca^(2+)influx and inhibiting the activation of Ca^(2+)/CaMK and PLC/PKC pathways,stabilized the cell membranes,regulated the inflammatory factor secretion,and exerted an effect in alleviating sensitive skin.
文摘Background:Sensitive skin affects a substantial portion of the global population and has significant implications for skin health and well-being.In addition to unpleasant sensory effects,individuals with sensitive skin were likely to be more susceptible to hyperpigmentation.However,the association between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms,remain unclear.Objective:This study aims to investigate the correlation and intrinsic mechanisms between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation through network pharmacology combined with molecular docking.Materials and Methods:The targets associated with sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation were collected from the human gene database,GeneCards.Subsequently,the protein-protein interaction(PPI)network,Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG),and Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment analysis were performed to explore the biological connections between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation.Additionally,the targets of 15 active compounds with reported lightening effects were collected from TCMSP,BATMAN and SymMap databases.Target analysis and molecular docking were performed to identify potential candidates for addressing hyperpigmentation on sensitive skin.The anti-melanogenesis effect of the identified candidate was verified in B16F10 cells.Results:A total of 16971 sensitive skin targets and 11382 hyperpigmentation targets were screened,and 9693 overlapping targets were identified,with a core set comprising 164 targets.The combination of PPI network,KEGG and GO analysis revealed the key role of tyrosinase and immune-mediated inflammation in pigmentation on sensitive skin.Among the 15 active compounds,oxyresveratrol was identified as having a high correlation with the core set targets and predicted strong inhibition of Tyrosine-protein Kinase Kit.The application of oxyresveratrol exhibited a dose-dependent suppression of melanin production in B16F10 cells.Conclusion:This study suggested the crucial roles of immune-mediated inflammation in sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,as well as highlighted the potential of oxyresveratrol in addressing hyperpigmentation on sensitive skin.These comprehensive findings provide a deeper understanding of the connection mechanism between sensitive skin and hyperpigmentation,offering new insights for the development of targeted treatments and interventions.
文摘Background:This study evaluates the efficacy of gabexate mesylate thermosensitive in-situ gel(GMTI) in the treatment of beagle grade Ⅲ pancreatic trauma(PT) with the assistance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS) and investigates its mechanism of action.Methods:A grade Ⅲ PT model consisting of 15 beagle dogs with severed main pancreatic ducts was created and treated with cephalic vein injection of gabexate mesylate(GM)(1.54mL/10kg,TID) and peripancreatic injection of GMTI(4.63 mL/10 kg,QD) guided by CEUS within 24h post-surgery.Ascites and serum levels of amylase(AMY),lipase(LPS),C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,and urinary trypsinogen activating peptide(TAP) were detected by ELISA.Histopathological changes in the canine pancreas were observed by Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.Results:CEUS accurately displayed pancreatic lesions and guided catheterisation.Compared to the control group,the ascites was significantly reduced after treatment(p<0.01).AMY and LPS ascites significantly decreased on post-operative 1st and 2nd day(p<0.01).The levels of AMY,LPS,CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α in serum were decreased(p<0.05 or p <0.01).Urinary TAP was decreased 1 and 2 days after treatment(p<0.05or p<0.01,respectively).In the control group,pancreatic tissue necrosis was evident in the wound area.Normal glandular cell structures and fibrous tissue hyperplasia were observed in the wound area after GMTI treatment.The GMTI group performed better than the GM group in improving pancreatic histology and reducing AMY levels in the early post-operative period.Conclusion:Guided by CEUS,daily peripancreatic injections of GMTI in Beagles effectively inhibit pancreatic enzyme activity and aid in the adjuvant treatment of pancreatic trauma.
文摘The development of the Internet of Things(IoT)has brought convenience to people’s lives,but it also introduces significant security risks.Due to the limitations of IoT devices themselves and the challenges of re-hosting technology,existing fuzzing for IoT devices is mainly conducted through black-box methods,which lack effective execution feedback and are blind.Meanwhile,the existing static methods mainly rely on taint analysis,which has high overhead and high false alarm rates.We propose a new directed fuzz testing method for detecting bugs in web service programs of IoT devices,which can test IoT devices more quickly and efficiently.Specifically,we identify external input entry points using multiple features.Then we quickly find sensitive targets and paths affected by external input sources based on sensitive data flow analysis of decompiled code,treating them as testing objects.Finally,we performa directed fuzzing test.We use debugging interfaces to collect execution feedback and guide the programto reach sensitive targets based on programpruning techniques.We have implemented a prototype system,AntDFuzz,and evaluated it on firmware fromten devices across five well-known manufacturers.We discovered twelve potential vulnerabilities,seven of which were confirmed and assigned bug id by China National Vulnerability Database(CNVD).The results show that our approach has the ability to find unknown bugs in real devices and is more efficient compared to existing tools.
基金Education Science planning project of Jiangsu Province in 2024(Grant No:B-b/2024/01/152)2025 Jiangsu Normal University Graduate Research and Innovation Program school-level project“Research on the Construction and Desensitization Strategies of Education Sensitive Data Classification from the Perspective of Educational Ecology”。
文摘In the era of digital intelligence,data is a key element in promoting social and economic development.Educational data,as a vital component of data,not only supports teaching and learning but also contains much sensitive information.How to effectively categorize and protect sensitive data has become an urgent issue in educational data security.This paper systematically researches and constructs a multi-dimensional classification framework for sensitive educational data,and discusses its security protection strategy from the aspects of identification and desensitization,aiming to provide new ideas for the security management of sensitive educational data and to help the construction of an educational data security ecosystem in the era of digital intelligence.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22193042,22125110,22075285,52473283,21921001,U21A2069)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.ZDBS-LY-SLH024)the Youth Innovation Promotion of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2020307)。
文摘Polar semiconductors,particularly the emerging polar two-dimensional(2D)halide perovskites,have motivated immense interest in diverse photoelectronic devices due to their distinguishing polarizationgenerated photoelectric effects.However,the constraints on the organic cation's choice are still subject to limitations of polar 2D halide perovskites due to the size of the inorganic pocket between adjacent corner-sharing octahedra.Herein,a mixed spacer cation ordering strategy is employed to assemble a polar 2D halide perovskite NMAMAPb Br_(4)(NMPB,NMA is N-methylbenzene ammonium,MA is methylammonium)with alternating cation in the interlayer space.Driven by the incorporation of a second MA cation,the perovskite layer transformed from a 2D Pb_(7)Br_(24)anionic network with corner-and face-sharing octahedra to a flat 2D PbBr_(4)perovskite networks only with corner-sharing octahedra.In the crystal structure of NMPB,the asymmetric hydrogen-bonding interactions between ordered mixed-spacer cations and 2D perovskite layers give rise to a second harmonic generation response and a large polarization of 1.3μC/cm^(2).More intriguingly,the ordered 2D perovskite networks endow NMPB with excellent self-powered polarization-sensitive detection performance,showing a considerable polarization-related dichroism ratio up to 1.87.The reconstruction of an inorganic framework within a crystal through mixed cation ordering offers a new synthetic tool for templating perovskite lattices with controlled properties,overcoming limitations of conventional cation choice.
文摘This study aims to investigate the antioxidant activity of Tibetan gentian(Gentiana spp.)extract and its essence when compounded with a facial mask matrix.It also evaluates the efficacy of facial masks containing gentian extract on sensitive facial skin and analyzes the comprehensive performance of the mask.A total of 90 patients with facial sensitive skin,enrolled between October 2022 and December 2024,were randomly assigned to either a control group or an observation group,with 45 patients in each.The control group used standard facial masks,while the observation group used masks containing gentian extract.Both groups underwent a 4-week intervention.The effi cacy,lactic acid stinging test indicators,and skin physiological function parameters were compared between the two groups.Results showed that the overall eff ectiveness rate in the observation group reached 93.26%,signifi cantly higher than 71.20%in the control group(P<0.05).After the intervention,both groups showed notable improvements compared to baseline in lactic acid stinging test scores and physiological skin indicators.Specifi cally,the observation group had signifi cantly lower stinging scores and a longer latency before the onset of stinging compared to the control group.Moreover,the skin pH values were lower,while sebum levels and stratum corneum hydration were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).No serious adverse events occurred in either group.These fi ndings suggest that facial masks containing gentian extract eff ectively alleviate symptoms of sensitive facial skin,enhance skin barrier function and tolerance,and are safe for use.
文摘Big data has ushered in an era of unprecedented access to vast amounts of new,unstructured data,particularly in the realm of sensitive information.It presents unique opportunities for enhancing risk alerting systems,but also poses challenges in terms of extraction and analysis due to its diverse file formats.This paper proposes the utilization of a DAE-based(Deep Auto-encoders)model for projecting risk associated with financial data.The research delves into the development of an indicator assessing the degree to which organizations successfully avoid displaying bias in handling financial information.Simulation results demonstrate the superior performance of the DAE algorithm,showcasing fewer false positives,improved overall detection rates,and a noteworthy 9%reduction in failure jitter.The optimized DAE algorithm achieves an accuracy of 99%,surpassing existing methods,thereby presenting a robust solution for sensitive data risk projection.
基金Sponsored by Jilin Provincial Department of Education Scientific Research Project(Grant Nos.JJKH20190875KJ,JJKH20230348KJ).
文摘This study tested the electrical conductivity and pressure sensitivity of lime⁃improved silty sand reinforced with Carbon Fiber Powder(CFP)as the conductive medium.The influence of CFP dosage,moisture content and curing duration on the unconfined compressive strength,initial resistivity and pressure sensitivity of the improved soil was systematically analysed.The results showed that the unconfined compressive strength varied non⁃monotonically with increasing CFP dosage,reaching a peak at a dosage of 1.6%.Furthermore,the initial resistivity showed slight variations under different moisture conditions but eventually converged towards the conductive percolation threshold at a dosage of 2.4%.It is worth noting that CFP reinforced lime⁃improved silty sand(CRLS)exhibit a clear dynamic synchronization of strain with stress and resistivity rate of variation.The pressure sensitivity was optimized with CFP dosages ranging from 1.6%to 2.0%.Both insufficient and excessive dosages had a negative impact on pressure sensitivity.It is important to consider the weakening effect of high moisture content on the pressure sensitivity of the specimens in practical applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 22174014 and 22074015)。
文摘Compared with natural enzymes, nanozymes have the advantages of high stability and low cost;however,selectivity and sensitivity are key issues that prevent their further development. In this study, we report a cascade nanozymatic system with significantly improved selectivity and sensitivity that combines more substrate-specific reactions and sensitive fiuorescence detection. Taking detection of ascorbic acid(AA)as an example, a cascade catalytic reaction system consisting of oxidase-like N-doped carbon nanocages(NC) and peroxidase-like copper oxide(Cu O) improved the reaction selectivity in transforming the substrate into the target product by more than 1200 times against the interference of uric acid. The cascade catalytic reaction system was also applicable for transfer from open reactors into a spatially confined microfiuidic device, increasing the slope of the calibration curves by approximately 1000-fold with a linear detection range of 2.5 nmol/L to 100 nmol/L and a low limit of detection of 0.77 nmol/L. This work offers a new strategy that achieves significant improvements in selectivity and sensitivity.
基金supported by the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(2022JQ-169)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2021M702063)to S.S.,the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270462)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(GK202401001)to Y.L.
文摘With the appearance of eutherian mammals,3 visual pigments were retained in their retina,mediating light sensitivity.Of them,rhodopsin is expressed in rod photoreceptor celis to conduct dim-light vision,while the other 2 visual pigments,middle/long wavelength-sensitive(M/LWS)and short wavelength-sensitive type 1(SWS1)visual pigments,expressed in cones are for color vision(Chi et al.2020).Murid rodents(order Rodentia:family Muridae),originated 17-22 million years ago(Mya)and represent more than 10%of living mammal species(Aghova et al.2018).Within these murid species,their SWS1 pigment retained the ancestral ultraviolet(UV)sensitivity,which is generally associated with a nocturnal lifestyle(Emerling et al.2015).In contrast,the spectral sensitivities of murid M/LWS are more diversifed,with wavelengths of maximum absorption(amax)ranging from 490 to 509 nm(Yokoyama et al.2008;Chi et al.2020).
基金supported by the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105594)the Youth Project of the Applied Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.20210302124274)+4 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province(Grant No.202102030201005)the Natural Youth Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Grant Nos.202103021223005 and 202203021212015)the Fund for Shanxi 1331 Project,the Science and Technology Innovation Plan for Colleges and Universities in Shanxi Province(Grant No.2022L575)the Science and Technology Innovation Project in Higher Schools in Shanxi(Grant No.J2020383)Teaching Reform and Innovation Project of the Education Department of Shanxi Province(Grant No.J20221195).
文摘Flexible pressure sensors show great promise for applications in such fields as electronic skin,healthcare,and intelligent robotics.Traditional capacitive pressure sensors,however,face the problem of low sensitivity,which limits their wider application.In this paper,a flexible capacitive pressure sensor with microstructured ionization layer is fabricated by a sandwich-type process,with a low-cost and simple process of inverted molding with sandpapers being used to form a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer ionic film with double-sided microstructure as the dielectric layer of the sensor,with silver nanowires as electrodes.The operating mechanism of this iontronic pressure sensor is analyzed using a graphical method,and the sensor is tested on a pressure platform.The test results show that the sensor has ultrahigh pressure sensitivities of 3.744 and 1.689 kPa^(−1) at low(0-20 kPa)and high(20-800 kPa)pressures,respectively,as well as a rapid response time(100 ms),and it exhibits good stability and repeatability.The sensor can be used for sensitive monitoring of activities such as finger bending,and for facial expression(smile,frown)recognition,as well as speech recognition.
文摘Carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites have gained significant attention due to their enhanced mechanical properties,particularly in compressive and flexural strength.Despite extensive research,the influence of various parameters on these properties remains inadequately understood,primarily due to the complex interactions within the composites.This study addresses this gap by employingmachine learning techniques to conduct a sensitivity analysis on the compressive and flexural strength of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites.It systematically evaluates nine data-preprocessing techniques and benchmarks eleven machine-learning algorithms to reveal tradeoffs between predictive accuracy and computational complexity,which has not previously been explored in carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composite research.In this regard,four main factors are considered in the sensitivity analysis,which are the machine learning model type,the data pre-processing technique,and the effect of the concrete constituent materials on the compressive and flexural strength both globally through feature importance assessment and locally through partial dependence analysis.Accordingly,this research optimizes ninety-nine models representing combinations of eleven machine learning algorithms and nine data preprocessing techniques to accurately predict the mechanical properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites.Moreover,the study aims to unravel the relationships between different parameters and their impact on the composite’s strength by utilizing feature importance and partial dependence analyses.This research is crucial as it provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing the performance of carbon nanotube-reinforced cement composites,which is vital for their efficient design and application in construction.The use of machine learning in this context not only enhances predictive accuracy but also offers insights that are often challenging to obtain through traditional experimental methods.The findings contribute to the field by highlighting the potential of advanced data-driven approaches in optimizing and understanding advanced composite materials,paving the way for more durable and resilient construction materials.
基金supported by the Hubei Province Nature Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:2023AFB1077)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:82003308)+2 种基金the Doctoral Start-up Fund Project of Hubei University of Science and Technology,China(Grant No.:BK202118)the Innovation team and Medical research program of Hubei University of Science and Technology,China(Grant Nos.:2023T10 and 2022YKY05)the Hubei Province Key R&D Plan Big Health Local Special Project,China(Grant No.:2022BCE042).
文摘Transcatheter arterial embolization(TAE)is the mainstay for treating advanced hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),and the performance of the embolization material is crucial in TAE.With the development of medical imaging and the birth of“X-ray-free”technologies,we designed a new dual-mode imaging material of dimethoxy tetraphenyl ethylene(DMTPE)via emulsification by mixing poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-acrylic acid)(PNA)with lipiodol and fluorocarbons,which was evaluated for temperature sensitivity,stability,and dual-mode visualization in vitro.Additionally,blood vessel casting embolization and renal artery imaging were assessed in healthy rabbits.In a rabbit model with a VX2 tumor,the effectiveness of TAE for treating HCC was examined,with an emphasis on evaluating long-term outcomes of embolization and its effects on tumor growth,necrosis,and proliferation through imaging techniques.In vitro experiments confirmed that the temperature-sensitive dual-oil-phase Pickering emulsion had good flow,stable contrast,and embolism when the oil-to-oil ratio and water-to-oil ratio were both 7:3(v/v)and stabilized with 8%PNA.Similarly,in vivo,arterial embolization confirmed the excellent properties of DMTPE prepared at the abovementioned ratios.It was observed that DMTPE not only has an antitumor effect but can also achieve dual imaging using X-rays and ultrasound,making it a promising excellent vascular embolization material for TAE in tumor treatment.
基金supported by the Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province[grant numbers 21202107201900005,21202107201900003].
文摘Sensitive skin is a clinical syndrome characterized by a hyper-reactive state of the skin,primarily on the face.It is accompanied by subjective symptoms such as burning,stinging,itching,and tightness when exposed to physical,chemical,or psychological stimuli.Objective signs,such as erythema,scales,and dilated blood vessels,may or may not be present.The discomfort associated with sensitive skin can be triggered by various endogenous and exogenous factors,which usually have no significant effect on the individual and do not induce irritant reactions.Sensitive skin often presents as a subjective state without clinical signs and exhibits diversity,posing challenges in sensitive skin research and care.This review summarizes the prevalence,key factors,pathophysiological mechanisms,diagnosis,and progress in daily care for sensitive skin.The aim is to provide a clearer and more systematic understanding of sensitive skin and offer guidance for sensitive skin care.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11604227)International Visiting Program for Excellent Young Scholars of SCU(No.20181504)International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation of Sichuan Province(No.21GJHZ0230)。
文摘Chiral metamaterials have been a topic of significant research interest in recent years due to their potential for various applications in nanophotonic devices and chiral biosensors.However,the intrinsic Ohmic loss in surface plasmonic resonance has limited their practical use,resulting in large light dissipation and weak chiroptical resonance.Here,we report on the development of high-performance dielectric chiral shells(DCS)through a two-step Si deposition process on a self-assembled microsphere monolayer.The form DCS sample completely oyercomes the cancelation effect originated from the disorder property of the micro-sphere monolayer in macroscale,and at a wavelength of approximately 710 nm,the measured optimal chiral signal(g-factor)and transmittance can reach up to 0.7 and 0.3,respectively.The strong chiroptical effect comes from the asymmetric circular displacement currents(i.e.,magnetic modes)enabled by the specific shell geometry.The chiral shell geometry,electromagnetic properties,sensor sensitivity of chiral molecules and figure of merit are systematically investigated.The DCSs demonstrate highly sensitive detection of chiral biomolecules owing to their easily accessible geometry and enhanced uniform chiral field.
文摘Research on panicle detection is one of the most important aspects of paddy phenotypic analysis.A phenotyping method that uses unmanned aerial vehicles can be an excellent alternative to field-based methods.Nevertheless,it entails many other challenges,including different illuminations,panicle sizes,shape distortions,partial occlusions,and complex backgrounds.Object detection algorithms are directly affected by these factors.This work proposes a model for detecting panicles called Border Sensitive Knowledge Distillation(BSKD).It is designed to prioritize the preservation of knowledge in border areas through the use of feature distillation.Our feature-based knowledge distillation method allows us to compress the model without sacrificing its effectiveness.An imitation mask is used to distinguish panicle-related foreground features from irrelevant background features.A significant improvement in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)images is achieved when students imitate the teacher’s features.On the UAV rice imagery dataset,the proposed BSKD model shows superior performance with 76.3%mAP,88.3%precision,90.1%recall and 92.6%F1 score.
基金support provided by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EP/V012169/1).
文摘Landslides occurring in sensitive clay often result in widespread destruction,posing a significant risk to human lives and property due to the substantial decrease in undrained shear strength during deformation.Assessing the consequences of these landslides is challenging and necessitates robust numerical methods to comprehensively investigate their failure mechanisms.While studies have extensively explored upward progressive landslides in sensitive clays,understanding downward progressive cases remains limited.In this study,we utilised the nodal integration-based particle finite element method(NPFEM)with a nonlinear strain-softening model to analyse downward progressive landslides in sensitive clay on elongated slopes,induced by surcharge loads near the crest.We focused on elucidating the underlying failure mechanisms and evaluating the effects of different soil parameters and strainsoftening characteristics.The simulation results revealed the typical pattern for downward landslides,which typically start with a localised failure in proximity to the surcharge loads,followed by a combination of different types of failure mechanisms,including single flow slides,translational progressive landslides,progressive flow slides,and spread failures.Additionally,inclined shear bands occur within spread failures,often adopting distinctive ploughing patterns characterised by triangular shapes.The sensitive clay thickness at the base,the clay strength gradient,the sensitivity,and the softening rate significantly influence the failure mechanisms and the extent of diffused displacement.Remarkably,some of these effects mirror those observed in upward progressive landslides,underscoring the interconnectedness of these phenomena.This study contributes valuable insights into the complex dynamics of sensitive clay landslides,shedding light on the intricate interplay of factors governing their behaviour and progression.
文摘Recent epidemiological surveys based on Baumann's classification have revealed a notable rise in the prevalence of oily sensitive skin.The development of oily sensitive skin is primarily linked to the abnormal function of sebaceous glands.The function of sebaceous glands is regulated by several factors,including inflammatory mediators,neurotransmitters,and endocrine signals.Sensitive skin,particularly oily sensitive skin,is prone to local inflammation,which in turn disrupts the normal functioning of sebaceous glands.This creates a loop wherein increased oil production exacerbates sensitivity,while heightened sensitivity further stimulates sebum secretion,perpetuating a vicious cycle.This article summarizes our understanding of the four primary mechanisms underlying skin sensitivity and their impact on sebaceous gland activity.Accordingly,it proposes management strategies for oily sensitive skin and seeks to guide the development of skin care regimens for this skin type.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12174362 and 92065202)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302803)the New Cornerstone Science Foundation.Part of this research used Beamline 03U of the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility,which is supported by ME2 project under contract No.11227902 from the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘We systematically study the electronic structure of a kagome superconductor CsV_(3)Sb_(5)at different temperatures coveringboth its charge density wave state and normal state with angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy.We observe thatthe V-shaped band aroundГshows three different behaviors,referred to as a/a',βandγ,mainly at different temperatures.Detailed investigations confirm that these bands are all from the same bulk Sb-p_(z)origin,but they are quite sensitiveto the sample surface conditions mainly modulated by temperature.Thus,the intriguing temperature dependent electronicbehavior of the band nearГis affected by the sample surface condition,rather than intrinsic electronic behavior originatingfrom the phase transition.Our result systematically reveals the confusing electronic structure behavior of the energy bandsaroundГ,facilitating further exploration of the novel properties in this material.