Objective:Few studies have been conducted to establish animal models of left bundle branch block by using three-dimensional mapping systems.This research was aimed at creating a canine left bundle branch block model b...Objective:Few studies have been conducted to establish animal models of left bundle branch block by using three-dimensional mapping systems.This research was aimed at creating a canine left bundle branch block model by using a three-dimensional mapping system.Materials and Methods:We used a three-dimensional mapping system to map and ablate the left bundle branch in beagles.Results:Ten canines underwent radiofrequency ablation,among which left bundle branch block was successfully es-tablished in eight,one experienced ventricular fibrillation,and one developed third-degree atrioventricular block.The maximum HV interval measured within the left ventricle was 29.00±2.93 ms,and the LBP-V interval at the ablation site was 20.63±2.77 ms.The LBP-V interval at the ablation target was 71.08%of the maximum HV interval.Conclusion:This three-dimensional mapping system is a reliable and effective guide for ablation of the left bundle branch in dogs.展开更多
The intricate anatomy of the corpus cavernosum in both the flaccid and tumescent state has not been fully elucidated. We report our experience using a three-dimensional （3D） scanner to reconstruct cadaveric casts an...The intricate anatomy of the corpus cavernosum in both the flaccid and tumescent state has not been fully elucidated. We report our experience using a three-dimensional （3D） scanner to reconstruct cadaveric casts and compare them with 3D images of two prototypes of penile prosthesis. Two different models of the Titan Coloplast inflatable penile prosthesis were analyzed using a 3D scanner. The first was the standard model and the second was a newer model with a rounder silicone tip. Two cadaveric phalluses were harvested using Smooth-Cast 300Q polyurethane molding. The molds were excised and scanned along side the penile prosthesis. 3D scans were completed and analyzed using Leios Mesh software, and GOM Inspect software. The 3D scans demonstrated the mean human corporal radii 2 mm from the distal tip to be 36.51 mm （36.01-37.0 mm）, which is an obtuse angle. The standard Titan penile prosthesis spherical radius at the same level was 202.52 mm, while the new silicone tip prosthesis had a radius of 139.33 mm. 3D mapping further demonstrated the trajectory of the cavernosa appeared curvilinear and the distal ends appeared blunt. The use of cadaveric cavernosal molds in combination with the 3D scanner allowed us to accurately image the corpus cavernosum for the first time. Our findings suggest that anatomically accurate corporal tips appear to be relatively blunt and that the new Titan silicone tip penile prosthesis more closely resembles the human corporal tip.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)urban structures play a critical role in informing climate mitigation strategies aimed at the built environment and facilitating sustainable urban development.Regrettably,there exists a significan...Three-dimensional(3D)urban structures play a critical role in informing climate mitigation strategies aimed at the built environment and facilitating sustainable urban development.Regrettably,there exists a significant gap in detailed and consistent data on 3D building space structures with global coverage due to the challenges inherent in the data collection and model calibration processes.In this study,we constructed a global urban structure(GUS-3D)dataset,including building volume,height,and footprint information,at a 500 m spatial resolution using extensive satellite observation products and numerous reference building samples.Our analysis indicated that the total volume of buildings worldwide in2015 exceeded 1×10^(12)m^(3).Over the 1985 to 2015 period,we observed a slight increase in the magnitude of 3D building volume growth(i.e.,it increased from 166.02 km3 during the 1985–2000 period to 175.08km3 during the 2000–2015 period),while the expansion magnitudes of the two-dimensional(2D)building footprint(22.51×10^(3) vs 13.29×10^(3)km^(2))and urban extent(157×10^(3) vs 133.8×10^(3)km^(2))notably decreased.This trend highlights the significant increase in intensive vertical utilization of urban land.Furthermore,we identified significant heterogeneity in building space provision and inequality across cities worldwide.This inequality is particularly pronounced in many populous Asian cities,which has been overlooked in previous studies on economic inequality.The GUS-3D dataset shows great potential to deepen our understanding of the urban environment and creates new horizons for numerous 3D urban studies.展开更多
Rock discontinuities control rock mechanical behaviors and significantly influence the stability of rock masses.However,existing discontinuity mapping algorithms are susceptible to noise,and the calculation results ca...Rock discontinuities control rock mechanical behaviors and significantly influence the stability of rock masses.However,existing discontinuity mapping algorithms are susceptible to noise,and the calculation results cannot be fed back to users timely.To address this issue,we proposed a human-machine interaction(HMI)method for discontinuity mapping.Users can help the algorithm identify the noise and make real-time result judgments and parameter adjustments.For this,a regular cube was selected to illustrate the workflows:(1)point cloud was acquired using remote sensing;(2)the HMI method was employed to select reference points and angle thresholds to detect group discontinuity;(3)individual discontinuities were extracted from the group discontinuity using a density-based cluster algorithm;and(4)the orientation of each discontinuity was measured based on a plane fitting algorithm.The method was applied to a well-studied highway road cut and a complex natural slope.The consistency of the computational results with field measurements demonstrates its good accuracy,and the average error in the dip direction and dip angle for both cases was less than 3.Finally,the computational time of the proposed method was compared with two other popular algorithms,and the reduction in computational time by tens of times proves its high computational efficiency.This method provides geologists and geological engineers with a new idea to map rapidly and accurately rock structures under large amounts of noises or unclear features.展开更多
Interstellar dust plays a crucial role in astrophysics,affecting the observed properties of stars and galaxies by absorbing and scattering light.The extinction curve,which describes how this effect varies with wavelen...Interstellar dust plays a crucial role in astrophysics,affecting the observed properties of stars and galaxies by absorbing and scattering light.The extinction curve,which describes how this effect varies with wavelength,is characterized by the parameter RðVÞ,defined as the ratio of total to selective extinction.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)fetal ultrasound has been widely used in prenatal examinations.Realistic and real-time volumetric ultrasound volume rendering can enhance the effectiveness of diagnoses and assist obstetricians an...Three-dimensional(3D)fetal ultrasound has been widely used in prenatal examinations.Realistic and real-time volumetric ultrasound volume rendering can enhance the effectiveness of diagnoses and assist obstetricians and pregnant mothers in communicating.However,this remains a challenging task because(1)there is a large amount of speckle noise in ultrasound images and(2)ultrasound images usually have low contrasts,making it difficult to distinguish different tissues and organs.However,traditional local-illumination-based methods do not achieve satisfactory results.This real-time requirement makes the task increasingly challenging.This study presents a novel real-time volume-rendering method equipped with a global illumination model for 3D fetal ultrasound visualization.This method can render direct illumination and indirect illumination separately by calculating single scattering and multiple scattering radiances,respectively.The indirect illumination effect was simulated using volumetric photon mapping.Calculating each photon’s brightness is proposed using a novel screen-space destiny estimation to avoid complicated storage structures and accelerate computation.This study proposes a high dynamic range approach to address the issue of fetal skin with a dynamic range exceeding that of the display device.Experiments show that our technology,compared to conventional methodologies,can generate realistic rendering results with far more depth information.展开更多
Landslide susceptibility mapping is a crucial tool for disaster prevention and management.The performance of conventional data-driven model is greatly influenced by the quality of the samples data.The random selection...Landslide susceptibility mapping is a crucial tool for disaster prevention and management.The performance of conventional data-driven model is greatly influenced by the quality of the samples data.The random selection of negative samples results in the lack of interpretability throughout the assessment process.To address this limitation and construct a high-quality negative samples database,this study introduces a physics-informed machine learning approach,combining the random forest model with Scoops 3D,to optimize the negative samples selection strategy and assess the landslide susceptibility of the study area.The Scoops 3D is employed to determine the factor of safety value leveraging Bishop’s simplified method.Instead of conventional random selection,negative samples are extracted from the areas with a high factor of safety value.Subsequently,the results of conventional random forest model and physics-informed data-driven model are analyzed and discussed,focusing on model performance and prediction uncertainty.In comparison to conventional methods,the physics-informed model,set with a safety area threshold of 3,demonstrates a noteworthy improvement in the mean AUC value by 36.7%,coupled with a reduced prediction uncertainty.It is evident that the determination of the safety area threshold exerts an impact on both prediction uncertainty and model performance.展开更多
目的基于T2^(*)mapping定量分析业余马拉松运动员足踝部关节软骨的T2^(*)值,并分析其与性别、年龄、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、跑龄、跑量之间的相关性。材料与方法于2023年7月份至2023年9月份招募重庆市长跑运动爱好者48名,...目的基于T2^(*)mapping定量分析业余马拉松运动员足踝部关节软骨的T2^(*)值,并分析其与性别、年龄、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、跑龄、跑量之间的相关性。材料与方法于2023年7月份至2023年9月份招募重庆市长跑运动爱好者48名,其中跑量<300 km/月的36例(中低跑量组),跑量≥300 km/月的12例(高跑量组)。所有受试者均进行单侧无症状踝关节的MRI扫描,扫描序列包括T2^(*)mapping多回波自旋回波(spin echo,SE)序列矢状位、质子密度加权成像脂肪抑制(proton density-weighted imaging fat-saturated,PDWI-FS)序列矢状位、冠状位、横轴位以及T1加权脂肪抑制成像(T1-weighted imaging fat-saturated,T1WI-FS)序列横轴位。沿关节软骨轮廓边缘勾画距骨穹窿、跟骰关节跟骨面、骰骨面及后距下关节跟骨面、距骨面软骨作为感兴趣区(region of interest,ROI),获得相应的T2^(*)值。采用线性回归分析软骨T2^(*)值与年龄、BMI、跑龄的相关性,采用独立样本t检验分析不同跑量及不同性别间的软骨T2^(*)值差异。结果(1)距骨穹窿、跟骰关节跟骨面及骰骨面、后距下关节跟骨面及距骨面软骨T2^(*)值在性别上的差异均具有统计学意义(P=0.001、P<0.001、P=0.002、P=0.008、P=0.004);(2)高跑量组的距骨穹窿、后距下关节跟骨面软骨T2^(*)值高于中低跑量组(P=0.014、0.023),不同跑量的跟骰关节跟骨面及骰骨面、后距下关节距骨面软骨T2^(*)值的差异均无统计学意义(P=0.987、0.072、0.724);(3)距骨穹窿、跟骰关节跟骨面及骰骨面、后距下关节跟骨面、距骨面软骨T2^(*)值均与BMI呈正相关(r=0.376、0.384、0.300、0.422、0.455,P=0.005、0.004、0.019、0.001、0.001)。结论在业余马拉松运动员这一跑步群体中,与中低跑量相比,高跑量更有可能导致距骨穹窿、后距下关节跟骨面软骨损伤;而与较低的BMI相比,高BMI增加了距骨穹窿、跟骰关节跟骨面、骰骨面及后距下关节跟骨面、距骨面软骨损伤的风险。展开更多
This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble lear...This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble learning techniques:DAGGING(DG),MULTIBOOST(MB),and ADABOOST(AB).This combination resulted in three distinct ensemble models:DG-RBFN,MB-RBFN,and AB-RBFN.Additionally,a traditional weighted method,Information Value(IV),and a benchmark machine learning(ML)model,Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network(MLP),were employed for comparison and validation.The models were developed using ten landslide conditioning factors,which included slope,aspect,elevation,curvature,land cover,geomorphology,overburden depth,lithology,distance to rivers and distance to roads.These factors were instrumental in predicting the output variable,which was the probability of landslide occurrence.Statistical analysis of the models’performance indicated that the DG-RBFN model,with an Area Under ROC Curve(AUC)of 0.931,outperformed the other models.The AB-RBFN model achieved an AUC of 0.929,the MB-RBFN model had an AUC of 0.913,and the MLP model recorded an AUC of 0.926.These results suggest that the advanced ensemble ML model DG-RBFN was more accurate than traditional statistical model,single MLP model,and other ensemble models in preparing trustworthy landslide susceptibility maps,thereby enhancing land use planning and decision-making.展开更多
Powdery mildew negatively impacts wheat yield and quality.Emmer wheat(Triticum dicoccum),an ancestral species of common wheat,is a gene donor for wheat improvement.Cultivated emmer accession H1-707 exhibited all-stage...Powdery mildew negatively impacts wheat yield and quality.Emmer wheat(Triticum dicoccum),an ancestral species of common wheat,is a gene donor for wheat improvement.Cultivated emmer accession H1-707 exhibited all-stage resistance to powdery mildew over consecutive years.Genetic analysis of H1-707 at the seedling stage revealed a dominant monogenic inheritance pattern,and the underlying gene was designated Pm71.By employing bulked segregant exome sequencing(BSE-Seq)and using 2000 F2:3 families,Pm71 was fine mapped to a 336-kb interval on chromosome arm 6AS by referencing to the durum cv.Svevo RefSeq 1.0.Collinearity analysis revealed high homology in the candidate interval between Svevo and six Triticum species.Among six high-confidence genes annotated within this interval,TRITD6Av1G005050 encoding a GDSL esterase/lipase was identified as a key candidate for Pm71.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the National Science Foundation for Young Researchers of China(grant Nos:82000315,82000325 and 82100325).
文摘Objective:Few studies have been conducted to establish animal models of left bundle branch block by using three-dimensional mapping systems.This research was aimed at creating a canine left bundle branch block model by using a three-dimensional mapping system.Materials and Methods:We used a three-dimensional mapping system to map and ablate the left bundle branch in beagles.Results:Ten canines underwent radiofrequency ablation,among which left bundle branch block was successfully es-tablished in eight,one experienced ventricular fibrillation,and one developed third-degree atrioventricular block.The maximum HV interval measured within the left ventricle was 29.00±2.93 ms,and the LBP-V interval at the ablation site was 20.63±2.77 ms.The LBP-V interval at the ablation target was 71.08%of the maximum HV interval.Conclusion:This three-dimensional mapping system is a reliable and effective guide for ablation of the left bundle branch in dogs.
文摘The intricate anatomy of the corpus cavernosum in both the flaccid and tumescent state has not been fully elucidated. We report our experience using a three-dimensional （3D） scanner to reconstruct cadaveric casts and compare them with 3D images of two prototypes of penile prosthesis. Two different models of the Titan Coloplast inflatable penile prosthesis were analyzed using a 3D scanner. The first was the standard model and the second was a newer model with a rounder silicone tip. Two cadaveric phalluses were harvested using Smooth-Cast 300Q polyurethane molding. The molds were excised and scanned along side the penile prosthesis. 3D scans were completed and analyzed using Leios Mesh software, and GOM Inspect software. The 3D scans demonstrated the mean human corporal radii 2 mm from the distal tip to be 36.51 mm （36.01-37.0 mm）, which is an obtuse angle. The standard Titan penile prosthesis spherical radius at the same level was 202.52 mm, while the new silicone tip prosthesis had a radius of 139.33 mm. 3D mapping further demonstrated the trajectory of the cavernosa appeared curvilinear and the distal ends appeared blunt. The use of cadaveric cavernosal molds in combination with the 3D scanner allowed us to accurately image the corpus cavernosum for the first time. Our findings suggest that anatomically accurate corporal tips appear to be relatively blunt and that the new Titan silicone tip penile prosthesis more closely resembles the human corporal tip.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(42225107)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42001326,42371414,42171409,and 42271419)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China(2022A1515012207)the Basic and Applied Basic Research Project of Guangzhou Science and Technology Planning(202201011539)。
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)urban structures play a critical role in informing climate mitigation strategies aimed at the built environment and facilitating sustainable urban development.Regrettably,there exists a significant gap in detailed and consistent data on 3D building space structures with global coverage due to the challenges inherent in the data collection and model calibration processes.In this study,we constructed a global urban structure(GUS-3D)dataset,including building volume,height,and footprint information,at a 500 m spatial resolution using extensive satellite observation products and numerous reference building samples.Our analysis indicated that the total volume of buildings worldwide in2015 exceeded 1×10^(12)m^(3).Over the 1985 to 2015 period,we observed a slight increase in the magnitude of 3D building volume growth(i.e.,it increased from 166.02 km3 during the 1985–2000 period to 175.08km3 during the 2000–2015 period),while the expansion magnitudes of the two-dimensional(2D)building footprint(22.51×10^(3) vs 13.29×10^(3)km^(2))and urban extent(157×10^(3) vs 133.8×10^(3)km^(2))notably decreased.This trend highlights the significant increase in intensive vertical utilization of urban land.Furthermore,we identified significant heterogeneity in building space provision and inequality across cities worldwide.This inequality is particularly pronounced in many populous Asian cities,which has been overlooked in previous studies on economic inequality.The GUS-3D dataset shows great potential to deepen our understanding of the urban environment and creates new horizons for numerous 3D urban studies.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFC3081200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42077264)the Scientific Research Project of PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited(HDEC-2022-0301).
文摘Rock discontinuities control rock mechanical behaviors and significantly influence the stability of rock masses.However,existing discontinuity mapping algorithms are susceptible to noise,and the calculation results cannot be fed back to users timely.To address this issue,we proposed a human-machine interaction(HMI)method for discontinuity mapping.Users can help the algorithm identify the noise and make real-time result judgments and parameter adjustments.For this,a regular cube was selected to illustrate the workflows:(1)point cloud was acquired using remote sensing;(2)the HMI method was employed to select reference points and angle thresholds to detect group discontinuity;(3)individual discontinuities were extracted from the group discontinuity using a density-based cluster algorithm;and(4)the orientation of each discontinuity was measured based on a plane fitting algorithm.The method was applied to a well-studied highway road cut and a complex natural slope.The consistency of the computational results with field measurements demonstrates its good accuracy,and the average error in the dip direction and dip angle for both cases was less than 3.Finally,the computational time of the proposed method was compared with two other popular algorithms,and the reduction in computational time by tens of times proves its high computational efficiency.This method provides geologists and geological engineers with a new idea to map rapidly and accurately rock structures under large amounts of noises or unclear features.
文摘Interstellar dust plays a crucial role in astrophysics,affecting the observed properties of stars and galaxies by absorbing and scattering light.The extinction curve,which describes how this effect varies with wavelength,is characterized by the parameter RðVÞ,defined as the ratio of total to selective extinction.
基金supported by a grant from General Research Fund of Hong Kong Research Grants Council,No.15218521a grant under the scheme of Collaborative Research with World-leading Research Groups in the Hong Kong Polytechnic University,No.G-SACF。
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)fetal ultrasound has been widely used in prenatal examinations.Realistic and real-time volumetric ultrasound volume rendering can enhance the effectiveness of diagnoses and assist obstetricians and pregnant mothers in communicating.However,this remains a challenging task because(1)there is a large amount of speckle noise in ultrasound images and(2)ultrasound images usually have low contrasts,making it difficult to distinguish different tissues and organs.However,traditional local-illumination-based methods do not achieve satisfactory results.This real-time requirement makes the task increasingly challenging.This study presents a novel real-time volume-rendering method equipped with a global illumination model for 3D fetal ultrasound visualization.This method can render direct illumination and indirect illumination separately by calculating single scattering and multiple scattering radiances,respectively.The indirect illumination effect was simulated using volumetric photon mapping.Calculating each photon’s brightness is proposed using a novel screen-space destiny estimation to avoid complicated storage structures and accelerate computation.This study proposes a high dynamic range approach to address the issue of fetal skin with a dynamic range exceeding that of the display device.Experiments show that our technology,compared to conventional methodologies,can generate realistic rendering results with far more depth information.
基金Project(G2022165004L)supported by the High-end Foreign Expert Introduction Program,ChinaProject(2021XM3008)supported by the Special Foundation of Postdoctoral Support Program,Chongqing,China+1 种基金Project(2018-ZL-01)supported by the Sichuan Transportation Science and Technology Project,ChinaProject(HZ2021001)supported by the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission,China。
文摘Landslide susceptibility mapping is a crucial tool for disaster prevention and management.The performance of conventional data-driven model is greatly influenced by the quality of the samples data.The random selection of negative samples results in the lack of interpretability throughout the assessment process.To address this limitation and construct a high-quality negative samples database,this study introduces a physics-informed machine learning approach,combining the random forest model with Scoops 3D,to optimize the negative samples selection strategy and assess the landslide susceptibility of the study area.The Scoops 3D is employed to determine the factor of safety value leveraging Bishop’s simplified method.Instead of conventional random selection,negative samples are extracted from the areas with a high factor of safety value.Subsequently,the results of conventional random forest model and physics-informed data-driven model are analyzed and discussed,focusing on model performance and prediction uncertainty.In comparison to conventional methods,the physics-informed model,set with a safety area threshold of 3,demonstrates a noteworthy improvement in the mean AUC value by 36.7%,coupled with a reduced prediction uncertainty.It is evident that the determination of the safety area threshold exerts an impact on both prediction uncertainty and model performance.
基金the University of Transport Technology under the project entitled“Application of Machine Learning Algorithms in Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in Mountainous Areas”with grant number DTTD2022-16.
文摘This study was aimed to prepare landslide susceptibility maps for the Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand,India,using advanced ensemble models that combined Radial Basis Function Networks(RBFN)with three ensemble learning techniques:DAGGING(DG),MULTIBOOST(MB),and ADABOOST(AB).This combination resulted in three distinct ensemble models:DG-RBFN,MB-RBFN,and AB-RBFN.Additionally,a traditional weighted method,Information Value(IV),and a benchmark machine learning(ML)model,Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network(MLP),were employed for comparison and validation.The models were developed using ten landslide conditioning factors,which included slope,aspect,elevation,curvature,land cover,geomorphology,overburden depth,lithology,distance to rivers and distance to roads.These factors were instrumental in predicting the output variable,which was the probability of landslide occurrence.Statistical analysis of the models’performance indicated that the DG-RBFN model,with an Area Under ROC Curve(AUC)of 0.931,outperformed the other models.The AB-RBFN model achieved an AUC of 0.929,the MB-RBFN model had an AUC of 0.913,and the MLP model recorded an AUC of 0.926.These results suggest that the advanced ensemble ML model DG-RBFN was more accurate than traditional statistical model,single MLP model,and other ensemble models in preparing trustworthy landslide susceptibility maps,thereby enhancing land use planning and decision-making.
基金financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(32301800,32301923 and 32072053)Wheat Industrial Technology System of Shandong Province(SDAIT-01-01)Key Research and Development Project of Shandong Province(2022LZG002-4,2023LZGC009-4-4).
文摘Powdery mildew negatively impacts wheat yield and quality.Emmer wheat(Triticum dicoccum),an ancestral species of common wheat,is a gene donor for wheat improvement.Cultivated emmer accession H1-707 exhibited all-stage resistance to powdery mildew over consecutive years.Genetic analysis of H1-707 at the seedling stage revealed a dominant monogenic inheritance pattern,and the underlying gene was designated Pm71.By employing bulked segregant exome sequencing(BSE-Seq)and using 2000 F2:3 families,Pm71 was fine mapped to a 336-kb interval on chromosome arm 6AS by referencing to the durum cv.Svevo RefSeq 1.0.Collinearity analysis revealed high homology in the candidate interval between Svevo and six Triticum species.Among six high-confidence genes annotated within this interval,TRITD6Av1G005050 encoding a GDSL esterase/lipase was identified as a key candidate for Pm71.
