Accurate estimation of photovoltaic(PV)parameters is essential for optimizing solar module perfor-mance and enhancing resource efficiency in renewable energy systems.This study presents a process innovation by introdu...Accurate estimation of photovoltaic(PV)parameters is essential for optimizing solar module perfor-mance and enhancing resource efficiency in renewable energy systems.This study presents a process innovation by introducing,for the first time,the Triangulation Topology Aggregation Optimizer(TTAO)integrated with parallel computing to address PV parameter estimation challenges.The effectiveness and robustness of TTAO are rigorously evaluated using two standard benchmark datasets(KC200GT and R.T.C.France solar cells)and a real-world dataset(Poly70W solar module)under single-,double-,and triple-diode configurations.Results show that TTAO consistently achieves superior accuracy by producing the lowest RMSE values and faster convergence compared to state-of-the-art metaheuristic algorithms.In addition,the integration of parallel computing significantly enhances computational efficiency,reducing execution time by up to 85%without compromising accuracy.Validation using real-world data further demonstrates TTAO’s adaptability and practical relevance in renewable energy systems,effectively bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world implementation for PV system monitoring and optimization,contributing to climate mitigation through improved solar energy performance.展开更多
Objective Observational studies have found associations between inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)and the risk of dementia,including Alzheimer’s dementia(AD)and vascular dementia(VD);however,these findings are inconsist...Objective Observational studies have found associations between inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)and the risk of dementia,including Alzheimer’s dementia(AD)and vascular dementia(VD);however,these findings are inconsistent.It remains unclear whether these associations are causal.Methods We conducted a meta-analysis by systematically searching for observational studies on the association between IBD and dementia.Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis based on summary genome-wide association studies(GWASs)was performed.Genetic correlation and Bayesian colocalization analyses were used to provide robust genetic evidence.Results Ten observational studies involving 80,565,688 participants were included in this metaanalysis.IBD was significantly associated with dementia(risk ratio[RR]=1.36,95%CI=1.04-1.78;I2=84.8%)and VD(RR=2.60,95%CI=1.18-5.70;only one study),but not with AD(RR=2.00,95%CI=0.96-4.13;I^(2)=99.8%).MR analyses did not supported significant causal associations of IBD with dementia(dementia:odds ratio[OR]=1.01,95%CI=0.98-1.03;AD:OR=0.98,95%CI=0.95-1.01;VD:OR=1.02,95%CI=0.97-1.07).In addition,genetic correlation and co-localization analyses did not reveal any genetic associations between IBD and dementia.Conclusion Our study did not provide genetic evidence for a causal association between IBD and dementia risk.The increased risk of dementia observed in observational studies may be attributed to unobserved confounding factors or detection bias.展开更多
Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and r...Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and relates to the meaning of the family’s existence in terms of the entire family. The purpose of this study was to clarify the attributes of family spirituality and the influencing factors of its decline. Methods: Regarding family spirituality, 1) a literature search was conducted using PubMed and reviews of 20 English-language articles;and 2) semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Japanese families having elderly members in the household. Data triangulation was performed for both, and a directed content analysis was conducted using Hohashi’s Concentric Sphere Family Environment Theory as the framework. Results: Attributes of family spirituality included 21 categories, such as “I think that my family exists for my children and grandchildren.” Factors influencing the decline in family spirituality included 20 categories in total, including 6 categories of risk/causal/promoting factors such as “lack of caring for family members”;11 categories of preventive/inhibitory/suppression factors such as “healthcare professionals not being close to the family”;and three categories of context-sensitive factors such as “death of a family member.” Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Family intervention requires nurses to understand the attributes of family spirituality and to control the influencing factors of a decline in family spirituality. Through such efforts, families will be able to discover the meaning of the existence of the family and maintain and improve their well-being.展开更多
To alleviate the distortion of XRII X-ray image intensifier images in the C-arm CT computer tomography imaging system an algorithm based on the Delaunay triangulation interpolation is proposed.First the causes of the ...To alleviate the distortion of XRII X-ray image intensifier images in the C-arm CT computer tomography imaging system an algorithm based on the Delaunay triangulation interpolation is proposed.First the causes of the phenomenon the classical correction algorithms and the Delaunay triangulation interpolation are analyzed.Then the algorithm procedure is explained using flow charts and illustrations. Finally experiments are described to demonstrate its effectiveness and feasibility. Experimental results demonstrate that the Delaunay triangulation interpolation can have the following effects.In the case of the same center the root mean square distances RMSD and standard deviation STD between the corrected image with Delaunay triangulation interpolation and the ideal image are 5.760 4 ×10 -14 and 5.354 2 ×10 -14 respectively.They increase to 1.790 3 2.388 8 2.338 8 and 1.262 0 1.268 1 1.202 6 after applying the quartic polynomial model L1 and model L2 to the distorted images respectively.The RMSDs and STDs between the corrected image with the Delaunay triangulation interpolation and the ideal image are 2.489 × 10 -13 and 2.449 8 ×10 -13 when their centers do not coincide. When the quartic polynomial model L1 and model L2 are applied to the distorted images they are 1.770 3 2.388 8 2.338 8 and 1.269 9 1.268 1 1.202 6 respectively.展开更多
Background:Immune-mediated inflammatory disease(IMID)and cancer share underlying mechanisms.We aimed to comprehensively evaluate the associations between IMIDs and cancers from global,population and genetic perspectiv...Background:Immune-mediated inflammatory disease(IMID)and cancer share underlying mechanisms.We aimed to comprehensively evaluate the associations between IMIDs and cancers from global,population and genetic perspectives.Methods:A triangulation framework was employed to assess the association between IMIDs and cancers,using the Global Burden of Disease Study(2012-2021)to analyse six IMIDs and 33 cancers.The UK Biobank(UKBB)prospective cohort was subsequently used to validate these associations,with hazard ratios(HRs)and 95%confidence intervals(CIs)estimated by Cox proportional hazards models.Causal inference based on genetic instruments was performed in the FinnGen and UKBB to assess the potential causal effects between IMIDs and cancers.Results:IMIDs were positively associated with the occurrence of cancers from a global perspective.Moreover,170 specific IMID-cancer pairs revealed statistically significant associations.A total of 20 pairs of specific IMID-cancer associations were further confirmed in the UKBB cohort.Among these,the five most pronounced associations included atopic dermatitis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=12.56,95%CI:1.76-89.59),with ovarian cancer(HR=5.65,95%CI:1.41-22.65)and with non-Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=5.11,95%CI:1.91-13.63);rheumatoid arthritis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=3.85,95%CI:1.11-13.32);and psoriasis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=3.43,95%CI:1.69-6.96).Additionally,a positive causal association between rheumatoid arthritis and Hodgkin lymphoma(inverse variance weighted OR=1.31,95%CI:1.10-1.57)was observed.Conclusions:This study provides comprehensive evidence of the relationships between IMIDs and cancers from global,population and genetic perspectives and identifies 20 pairs of specific IMID-cancer associations,thereby contributing to advancements in cancer prevention and control.展开更多
According to the theory of laser triangulation measurement,it can be used to test not only plane but also curving surface profile. As a non-contact measurement of optic-electro on a single spot,its advantages are high...According to the theory of laser triangulation measurement,it can be used to test not only plane but also curving surface profile. As a non-contact measurement of optic-electro on a single spot,its advantages are high measurement speed,high precision,great anti-jamming,small measurement spot,easy operation,wide application range and so on. Laser triangulation measurement based on PSD makes system perfect with small volume,high sensitivity,low noise,high resolution. The system’s precision is above 0.5%. It shows that with simpler specified PSD software it can be found a convenient way to optimize system design,improve reliability,shrink volume,reduce power and shorten exploitation period.展开更多
基金funded by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS/1/2024/ICT02/UCSI/02/1).
文摘Accurate estimation of photovoltaic(PV)parameters is essential for optimizing solar module perfor-mance and enhancing resource efficiency in renewable energy systems.This study presents a process innovation by introducing,for the first time,the Triangulation Topology Aggregation Optimizer(TTAO)integrated with parallel computing to address PV parameter estimation challenges.The effectiveness and robustness of TTAO are rigorously evaluated using two standard benchmark datasets(KC200GT and R.T.C.France solar cells)and a real-world dataset(Poly70W solar module)under single-,double-,and triple-diode configurations.Results show that TTAO consistently achieves superior accuracy by producing the lowest RMSE values and faster convergence compared to state-of-the-art metaheuristic algorithms.In addition,the integration of parallel computing significantly enhances computational efficiency,reducing execution time by up to 85%without compromising accuracy.Validation using real-world data further demonstrates TTAO’s adaptability and practical relevance in renewable energy systems,effectively bridging the gap between theoretical modeling and real-world implementation for PV system monitoring and optimization,contributing to climate mitigation through improved solar energy performance.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2021M703366)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Grant No.KQTD20190929172835662).
文摘Objective Observational studies have found associations between inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)and the risk of dementia,including Alzheimer’s dementia(AD)and vascular dementia(VD);however,these findings are inconsistent.It remains unclear whether these associations are causal.Methods We conducted a meta-analysis by systematically searching for observational studies on the association between IBD and dementia.Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis based on summary genome-wide association studies(GWASs)was performed.Genetic correlation and Bayesian colocalization analyses were used to provide robust genetic evidence.Results Ten observational studies involving 80,565,688 participants were included in this metaanalysis.IBD was significantly associated with dementia(risk ratio[RR]=1.36,95%CI=1.04-1.78;I2=84.8%)and VD(RR=2.60,95%CI=1.18-5.70;only one study),but not with AD(RR=2.00,95%CI=0.96-4.13;I^(2)=99.8%).MR analyses did not supported significant causal associations of IBD with dementia(dementia:odds ratio[OR]=1.01,95%CI=0.98-1.03;AD:OR=0.98,95%CI=0.95-1.01;VD:OR=1.02,95%CI=0.97-1.07).In addition,genetic correlation and co-localization analyses did not reveal any genetic associations between IBD and dementia.Conclusion Our study did not provide genetic evidence for a causal association between IBD and dementia risk.The increased risk of dementia observed in observational studies may be attributed to unobserved confounding factors or detection bias.
文摘Background and Purpose: In recent years, individual spirituality has been attracting attention, but little research has been conducted as it relates to family spirituality that applies this concept to the family and relates to the meaning of the family’s existence in terms of the entire family. The purpose of this study was to clarify the attributes of family spirituality and the influencing factors of its decline. Methods: Regarding family spirituality, 1) a literature search was conducted using PubMed and reviews of 20 English-language articles;and 2) semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Japanese families having elderly members in the household. Data triangulation was performed for both, and a directed content analysis was conducted using Hohashi’s Concentric Sphere Family Environment Theory as the framework. Results: Attributes of family spirituality included 21 categories, such as “I think that my family exists for my children and grandchildren.” Factors influencing the decline in family spirituality included 20 categories in total, including 6 categories of risk/causal/promoting factors such as “lack of caring for family members”;11 categories of preventive/inhibitory/suppression factors such as “healthcare professionals not being close to the family”;and three categories of context-sensitive factors such as “death of a family member.” Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Family intervention requires nurses to understand the attributes of family spirituality and to control the influencing factors of a decline in family spirituality. Through such efforts, families will be able to discover the meaning of the existence of the family and maintain and improve their well-being.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.1308085MF96)the Project of Chuzhou University(No.2012qd06,2011kj010B)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Foundation of Education Department of Anhui Province(No.KJ2014A186)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2010CB732503)
文摘To alleviate the distortion of XRII X-ray image intensifier images in the C-arm CT computer tomography imaging system an algorithm based on the Delaunay triangulation interpolation is proposed.First the causes of the phenomenon the classical correction algorithms and the Delaunay triangulation interpolation are analyzed.Then the algorithm procedure is explained using flow charts and illustrations. Finally experiments are described to demonstrate its effectiveness and feasibility. Experimental results demonstrate that the Delaunay triangulation interpolation can have the following effects.In the case of the same center the root mean square distances RMSD and standard deviation STD between the corrected image with Delaunay triangulation interpolation and the ideal image are 5.760 4 ×10 -14 and 5.354 2 ×10 -14 respectively.They increase to 1.790 3 2.388 8 2.338 8 and 1.262 0 1.268 1 1.202 6 after applying the quartic polynomial model L1 and model L2 to the distorted images respectively.The RMSDs and STDs between the corrected image with the Delaunay triangulation interpolation and the ideal image are 2.489 × 10 -13 and 2.449 8 ×10 -13 when their centers do not coincide. When the quartic polynomial model L1 and model L2 are applied to the distorted images they are 1.770 3 2.388 8 2.338 8 and 1.269 9 1.268 1 1.202 6 respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:82404340,82273722,82373685,82204143CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Science,Grant/Award Number:2021-I2M-1-067Open Research Fund Programme of Changzhou Institute for Advanced Study of Public Health,Nanjing Medical University,Grant/Award Number:CPHM202301。
文摘Background:Immune-mediated inflammatory disease(IMID)and cancer share underlying mechanisms.We aimed to comprehensively evaluate the associations between IMIDs and cancers from global,population and genetic perspectives.Methods:A triangulation framework was employed to assess the association between IMIDs and cancers,using the Global Burden of Disease Study(2012-2021)to analyse six IMIDs and 33 cancers.The UK Biobank(UKBB)prospective cohort was subsequently used to validate these associations,with hazard ratios(HRs)and 95%confidence intervals(CIs)estimated by Cox proportional hazards models.Causal inference based on genetic instruments was performed in the FinnGen and UKBB to assess the potential causal effects between IMIDs and cancers.Results:IMIDs were positively associated with the occurrence of cancers from a global perspective.Moreover,170 specific IMID-cancer pairs revealed statistically significant associations.A total of 20 pairs of specific IMID-cancer associations were further confirmed in the UKBB cohort.Among these,the five most pronounced associations included atopic dermatitis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=12.56,95%CI:1.76-89.59),with ovarian cancer(HR=5.65,95%CI:1.41-22.65)and with non-Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=5.11,95%CI:1.91-13.63);rheumatoid arthritis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=3.85,95%CI:1.11-13.32);and psoriasis with Hodgkin lymphoma(HR=3.43,95%CI:1.69-6.96).Additionally,a positive causal association between rheumatoid arthritis and Hodgkin lymphoma(inverse variance weighted OR=1.31,95%CI:1.10-1.57)was observed.Conclusions:This study provides comprehensive evidence of the relationships between IMIDs and cancers from global,population and genetic perspectives and identifies 20 pairs of specific IMID-cancer associations,thereby contributing to advancements in cancer prevention and control.
文摘According to the theory of laser triangulation measurement,it can be used to test not only plane but also curving surface profile. As a non-contact measurement of optic-electro on a single spot,its advantages are high measurement speed,high precision,great anti-jamming,small measurement spot,easy operation,wide application range and so on. Laser triangulation measurement based on PSD makes system perfect with small volume,high sensitivity,low noise,high resolution. The system’s precision is above 0.5%. It shows that with simpler specified PSD software it can be found a convenient way to optimize system design,improve reliability,shrink volume,reduce power and shorten exploitation period.
