The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle...The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle remains a challenging task.To tackle this challenge,the present study proposes a novel approach for identifying the gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle by integrating nano-indentation techniques with the machine learning method.Firstly,nano-indentation tests are conducted along the radial direction of the S38C axle to obtain the gradient-distributed load-displacement curves,nano-hardness,and elastic modulus.Subsequently,the dimensionless analysis is performed to obtain the representative stress,strain,and yield stress from load-displacement curves.These parameters are then incorporated into the machine learning method as physical information to identify the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axle.The results indicate that the proposed method based on the physics-informed neural network and multi-fidelity neural network successfully identifies the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axles and demonstrates superior prediction accuracy and generalization compared with the purely data-driven machine learning method.展开更多
This paper presents a method for creating modificable quartic and quintic curves with shape parameters. The curves can achieve C 2 even C 3 continuity and unify both interpolation and approximation to the control poin...This paper presents a method for creating modificable quartic and quintic curves with shape parameters. The curves can achieve C 2 even C 3 continuity and unify both interpolation and approximation to the control points without solving a system of equations or inserting additional control points. They have the local properties like the cubic B spline. Besides, the quintic curve would be able globally to tend the control polygon.展开更多
AIM: To determine serum leptin levels and investigate their correlations with anthropometric and metabolic parameters and biochemical liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and their...AIM: To determine serum leptin levels and investigate their correlations with anthropometric and metabolic parameters and biochemical liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and their potential clinical implications.METHODS: Forty-two chronic HCV-infected patients without anti-viral treatment were enrolled in this study, 30 patients had chronic hepatitis C, 10 had cirrhosis, and 2 had hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Thirty age- and sex-matched healthy individuals served as controls. Serum leptin levels were determined by ELISA. The biochemical liver function and serum lipids were determined at the same time. The height and body weight of patients and controls were measured, and body mass index (BMI) and body fat were calculated simultaneously. The correlations of serum leptin levels with anthropometric and metabolic parameters and biochemical liver function were assessed statistically.RESULTS: The mean of serum leptin levels in patients with chronic hepatitis C, HCV-associated cirrhosis, HCVassociated HCC and control groups was (6.13±3.94),(5.25±4.21), (4.17±0.28), and (3.59±3.44) ng/mL, respectively. The serum leptin level in patients with chronic hepatitis C was significantly higher than that in controls. The serum leptin levels between cirrhotic patients and controls and between male and female cirrhotic patients had no significant difference. Serum leptin levels were positively-correlated with body fat, BMI, and apolipoprotein B (Apo B) in patients with chronic HCV infection. The serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were closelycorrelated with BMI in patients with chronic hepatitis C. CONCLUSION: HCV infection interferes with fat and lipid metabolism in patients with chronic HCV infection and leptin may play a role in hepatosteatosis.展开更多
Fifty samples from the source rocks in Member 3 and Member 4 of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation in the Bohai Bay Basin, East China, were analyzed to investigate the distribution, evolution of the molecular maturity r...Fifty samples from the source rocks in Member 3 and Member 4 of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation in the Bohai Bay Basin, East China, were analyzed to investigate the distribution, evolution of the molecular maturity ratios C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and C2920S/（20S＋20R） and their control factors in the natural geological profile and sequence. The results showed that progressive changes in molecular maturity parameters are associated with major changes in thermal evolution of related biomarkers. Increases in the C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and C2920S/（20S＋20R） ratios result from the difference in the relative rate between generation and thermal degradation of isomers involved. The samples from a hyper-saline environment below 3.5 km in which evaporitic rocks deposited shows high response of Sr/Ba, Sr/Ca, Fe/ Mn, Pr/n-C17, Ph/n-C18 and gammacerane and low response of Pr/Ph. There presents negative reversal of biomarker maturity C29ββ/（ββ＋αα, C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and Ts/（Ts＋Ym） in the samples from hypersaline environment, reflecting that the gypsum- halite have negative effect on the isomerization of biomarker and thermal evolution of organic matter. The minerals in evaporites also retard the conventional thermal indicators including vitrinite reflectance （Ro） and pyrolysis peak temperature Tmax at the depth below 3.4 km （i.e. 〉3.4 km）, and these parameters also show the inhibition from overpressure in the range of 2.4-3.4 kin. This result will be helpful in the interpretation and application of molecular maturity parameters for similar saline lacustrine basins.展开更多
Coal has a highly complex chemical structure,similar to polymers,coal is a macromolecular structure composed of a large number of“similar compounds”,which is called the basic structural unit.Understanding coal struc...Coal has a highly complex chemical structure,similar to polymers,coal is a macromolecular structure composed of a large number of“similar compounds”,which is called the basic structural unit.Understanding coal structure is the basis of its transformation and utilization.Shendong(SD)coal was analyzed by FTIR,XRD,XPS,and NMR.The results show that SD coal normalized structure formula is C_(100)H_(68.5)O_(35.7)N_(1.2)S_(0.2)and the average number of aromatic rings is 1.98.-CH_(2)-content accounts for about 82%in aliphatic CeH region,and the ratio of ether bond CeO,aromatic ether C-O and C=O is about 2:1:11 in oxygen-containing functional group region.The d_(002),L_(C),L_(a)and N_(C)of S_(D)coal microcrystalline structure parameters are 0.1832 nm,1.4688 nm,2.0852 nm and 9.017,respectively.Aromatic carbon and aliphatic carbon ratios of SD coal are 55.67%and 29.97%,aromatic cluster size and average methylene chain length are 0.224 and 1.817.Based on these structural parameters,molecular model of SD coal was constructed with^(13)C SSNMR experimental spectra as a reference.The model was constructed with an atom composition of C_(214)H_(214)O_(49)N_(2)S.展开更多
An idealized tri-material assumption is established to describe the constitutive relationship of mismatched welded joints by considering the influence of heat affected zone（HAZ）.The fracture parameters Jand C＊are e...An idealized tri-material assumption is established to describe the constitutive relationship of mismatched welded joints by considering the influence of heat affected zone（HAZ）.The fracture parameters Jand C＊are estimated for mismatched welded joints with HAZ cracks by finite element analysis with ABAQUS.A middle crack tension（M（T））specimen is utilized in the analysis for different material properties and geometries of the weldment.The influence of mechanical property and geometry on the fracture parameters Jand C＊of the specimen is discussed for the welded joints with HAZ crack.The results suggest that the HAZ property is a significant factor in the estimation of Jand C＊for the mismatched welded joint with HAZ crack.展开更多
Effect of two-stage sintering parameters such as heating rate, top sintering temperature and holding time, sintering temperature and holding time at the second stage on relative density, transverse rupture strength(TR...Effect of two-stage sintering parameters such as heating rate, top sintering temperature and holding time, sintering temperature and holding time at the second stage on relative density, transverse rupture strength(TRS) and microstructures of powder injection molded Ti(C, N)-based cermets were investigated, by means of Archimedes’s method, three-point bending test and micrographic analysis. The results show that the optimum sintering cycle for powder injection molded Ti(C, N)-based cermets comprises rapid heating (10℃/min) at low temperatures, slow heating (5℃/min) at intermediate temperatures, holding at the highest sintering temperature (1420℃) for a short time (10min), and holding at the second stage (1360℃) for a longer time (6h) to avoid grain coarsening, and that its TRS reaches 624MPa, and there are little pores in their microstructures.展开更多
Through finite element numerical simulation and based on laminated plate theory, the effect of dimension on the torsion properties of uniform C/SiC composites pipe was studied to provide a theoretical guidance for pre...Through finite element numerical simulation and based on laminated plate theory, the effect of dimension on the torsion properties of uniform C/SiC composites pipe was studied to provide a theoretical guidance for preparing the C/SiC pipe with different dimensions. The results show that, with increasing length of pipe, the anti-torsion section coefficient of pipe increases whereas the torsion angle per unit length decreases. Increasing the length can improve the torsion property. Anti-torsion section coefficient rises with increasing internal radius, while the torsion angle per unit length decreases to a constant. With increasing thickness, the anti-torsion section coefficient increases whereas the amplitude decreases gradually, and the torsion angle per unit length is a constant. Increment of internal radius and thickness improves the torsion property finitely.展开更多
<i>Khaya senegalensis</i><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is one of the largest and most majestic ...<i>Khaya senegalensis</i><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is one of the largest and most majestic trees in Africa. Overexploited for its precious wood and medicinal values, the natural stands of this species are in danger of extinction in Cote d’Ivoire. Its sustainable management through regeneration techniques and assessment of its degree of adaptation to the changing climate is necessary. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The aim of this study is</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to evaluate the effect of different environments on seedling germination and development in </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><i>Khaya senegalensis</i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. A total of 2160 seeds from different mother plants and 540 individuals from seed germination were selected and evaluated. The trials were conducted on three sites that were distinct by their microclimate (two nurseries in Cote d’Ivoire and one greenhouse in France). Analysis of variance showed that germination and morphology parameters were not influenced by the characteristics of the mother plants used (p > 0.05), but rather by the study sites (P < 0.05). The stable and controlled greenhouse climate was more advantageous for latency time (12.66 ± 0.80 days), germination delay (16.96 96 ± 0.54 days), germination speed (19.66 ± 2.95 days), germination duration (10.83 ± 2.27 days) and germination rate (88.88 ± 7.97) with more vigorous sowing than the other two sites. The results showed in general that the higher the height of the seedlings, the thicker the diameter of the seedlings (r = 0.796) and the higher the number of leaves (r = 0.946). This savannah species is native to the arid zones of Africa, but this study highlighted its adaptive potential to changing and different climates. These results are decision support tools for the regeneration of native pioneer forest species with high agroforestry potential and socio-economic importance such as </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><i>Khaya senegalensis</i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. This study could be extended to other species </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">in order to</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> restore disturbed ecosystems.</span></span></span></span>展开更多
Carbon solubility in Fe-Mn melts （XFe =0. 102 3-0. 789 9, XMn =0. 055 1-0. 638 0） was measured experimentally at various temperatures. Using Gibbs-Duhem equation, in combination with the experimental results in this...Carbon solubility in Fe-Mn melts （XFe =0. 102 3-0. 789 9, XMn =0. 055 1-0. 638 0） was measured experimentally at various temperatures. Using Gibbs-Duhem equation, in combination with the experimental results in this work, quoting experimental data reported in references, and by strict thermodynamic derivation and calculation, the relation equations between the activity interaction parameters in Fe-C system and temperature were obtained. The calculation equation of lnyFe. in Fe-C system was also obtained. The calculated results show that these relation equations can be used to calculate the activity coefficients of carbon and iron in Fe-C system and can satisfy the necessary condition to satisfy Gibbs-Duhem equation and the necessary condition to satisfy the stability condition of system at high carbon content. The calculation formula for lnTc in Fe-Mn-C system was also obtained.展开更多
We report on the current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristics of the Pd/Ti/n-InP Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) in the temperature range 160-400 K in steps of 40 K. The barrier heights and ideal...We report on the current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristics of the Pd/Ti/n-InP Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) in the temperature range 160-400 K in steps of 40 K. The barrier heights and ideality factors of Schottky contact are found in the range 0.35 eV (I-V), 0.73 eV (C-V) at 160 K and 0.63 eV (I-V), 0.61 eV (C-V) at 400 K, respectively. It is observed that the zero-bias barrier height decreases and ideality factor n increase with a decrease in temperature, this behaviour is attributed to barrier inhomogeneities by assuming Gaussian distribution at the interface. The calculated value of series resistance (Rs) from the forward I-V characteristics is decreased with an increase in temperature. The homogeneous barrier height value of approximately 0.71 eV for the Pd/Ti Schottky diode has been obtained from the linear relationship between the temperature-dependent experimentally effective barrier heights and ideality factors. The zero-bias barrier height ( ) versus 1/2kT plot has been drawn to obtain evidence of a Gaussian distribution of the barrier heights and values of = 0.80 eV and = 114 mV for the mean barrier height and standard deviation have been obtained from the plot, respectively. The modified Richardson ln(I0/T2)- ( ) versus 1000/T plot has a good linearity over the investigated temperature range and gives the mean barrier height ( ) and Richardson constant (A*) values as 0.796 eV and 6.16 Acm-2K-2 respectively. The discrepancy between Schottky barrier heights obtained from I-V and C-V measurements is also interpreted.展开更多
BACKGROUND Liver imaging and transient elastography(TE)are both tools used to assess liver fibrosis and steatosis among people with hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection.However,the diagnostic accuracy of conventional imagi...BACKGROUND Liver imaging and transient elastography(TE)are both tools used to assess liver fibrosis and steatosis among people with hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection.However,the diagnostic accuracy of conventional imaging in detecting fibrosis and steatosis in this patient population remains unclear.AIM To investigate the correlation between steatosis and fibrosis and abnormal findings on liver imaging in patients with HCV.METHODS We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients with HCV at Grady Liver Clinic who had TE exams between 2018-2019.We analyzed the correlation of controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness measurement on TE and abnormal findings on liver imaging.Liver imaging findings(hepatic steatosis,increased echogenicity,cirrhosis,and chronic liver disease)were further evaluated for their diagnostic performance in detecting fibrosis(≥F2,≥F3,≥F4)and steatosis(≥S1,≥S2,≥S3).RESULTS Of 959 HCV patients who underwent TE,651 had liver imaging.Higher controlled attenuation parameter scores were observed in patients with abnormal liver findings(P=0.0050),hepatic steatosis(P<0.0001),and increased echogenicity(P<0.0001).Higher liver stiffness measurement values were also noted in those with abnormal liver(P<0.0001)and increased echogenicity(P=0.0026).Steatosis severity correlated with hepatic steatosis(r=0.195,P<0.001)and increased echogenicity(r=0.209,P<0.001).For fibrosis detection,abnormal liver imaging had moderate sensitivity(81.7%)and specificity(70.4%)for cirrhosis(≥F4),while cirrhosis on imaging had high specificity(99.2%)but low sensitivity(18.3%).Increased echogenicity showed high specificity(92.8%)but low sensitivity(20.9%)for steatosis detection.CONCLUSION Liver imaging detects advanced fibrosis and steatosis but lacks early-stage sensitivity.Integrating TE with imaging may improve evaluation in patients with HCV.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(Grant No.2022YFB3401901)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12192210,12192214,12072295,and 12222209)+1 种基金Independent Project of State Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Vehicle System(Grant No.2023TPL-T03)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2682023CG004).
文摘The S38C railway axle undergoes induction hardening,resulting in a gradient-distributed microstructure and mechanical properties.The accurate identification of gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle remains a challenging task.To tackle this challenge,the present study proposes a novel approach for identifying the gradient-distributed plastic parameters for the S38C axle by integrating nano-indentation techniques with the machine learning method.Firstly,nano-indentation tests are conducted along the radial direction of the S38C axle to obtain the gradient-distributed load-displacement curves,nano-hardness,and elastic modulus.Subsequently,the dimensionless analysis is performed to obtain the representative stress,strain,and yield stress from load-displacement curves.These parameters are then incorporated into the machine learning method as physical information to identify the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axle.The results indicate that the proposed method based on the physics-informed neural network and multi-fidelity neural network successfully identifies the gradient-distributed plastic parameters of the S38C axles and demonstrates superior prediction accuracy and generalization compared with the purely data-driven machine learning method.
文摘This paper presents a method for creating modificable quartic and quintic curves with shape parameters. The curves can achieve C 2 even C 3 continuity and unify both interpolation and approximation to the control points without solving a system of equations or inserting additional control points. They have the local properties like the cubic B spline. Besides, the quintic curve would be able globally to tend the control polygon.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 30170842
文摘AIM: To determine serum leptin levels and investigate their correlations with anthropometric and metabolic parameters and biochemical liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and their potential clinical implications.METHODS: Forty-two chronic HCV-infected patients without anti-viral treatment were enrolled in this study, 30 patients had chronic hepatitis C, 10 had cirrhosis, and 2 had hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Thirty age- and sex-matched healthy individuals served as controls. Serum leptin levels were determined by ELISA. The biochemical liver function and serum lipids were determined at the same time. The height and body weight of patients and controls were measured, and body mass index (BMI) and body fat were calculated simultaneously. The correlations of serum leptin levels with anthropometric and metabolic parameters and biochemical liver function were assessed statistically.RESULTS: The mean of serum leptin levels in patients with chronic hepatitis C, HCV-associated cirrhosis, HCVassociated HCC and control groups was (6.13±3.94),(5.25±4.21), (4.17±0.28), and (3.59±3.44) ng/mL, respectively. The serum leptin level in patients with chronic hepatitis C was significantly higher than that in controls. The serum leptin levels between cirrhotic patients and controls and between male and female cirrhotic patients had no significant difference. Serum leptin levels were positively-correlated with body fat, BMI, and apolipoprotein B (Apo B) in patients with chronic HCV infection. The serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were closelycorrelated with BMI in patients with chronic hepatitis C. CONCLUSION: HCV infection interferes with fat and lipid metabolism in patients with chronic HCV infection and leptin may play a role in hepatosteatosis.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(40802026)"the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities"
文摘Fifty samples from the source rocks in Member 3 and Member 4 of the Paleogene Shahejie Formation in the Bohai Bay Basin, East China, were analyzed to investigate the distribution, evolution of the molecular maturity ratios C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and C2920S/（20S＋20R） and their control factors in the natural geological profile and sequence. The results showed that progressive changes in molecular maturity parameters are associated with major changes in thermal evolution of related biomarkers. Increases in the C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and C2920S/（20S＋20R） ratios result from the difference in the relative rate between generation and thermal degradation of isomers involved. The samples from a hyper-saline environment below 3.5 km in which evaporitic rocks deposited shows high response of Sr/Ba, Sr/Ca, Fe/ Mn, Pr/n-C17, Ph/n-C18 and gammacerane and low response of Pr/Ph. There presents negative reversal of biomarker maturity C29ββ/（ββ＋αα, C29ββ/（ββ＋αα） and Ts/（Ts＋Ym） in the samples from hypersaline environment, reflecting that the gypsum- halite have negative effect on the isomerization of biomarker and thermal evolution of organic matter. The minerals in evaporites also retard the conventional thermal indicators including vitrinite reflectance （Ro） and pyrolysis peak temperature Tmax at the depth below 3.4 km （i.e. 〉3.4 km）, and these parameters also show the inhibition from overpressure in the range of 2.4-3.4 kin. This result will be helpful in the interpretation and application of molecular maturity parameters for similar saline lacustrine basins.
基金financed by the Department of education of Gansu Province:Young Doctor Fund Project(2022QB-029)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(31920240125-06,31920240059)+1 种基金the Scientific Research Project of Introducing Talents of Northwest Minzu University(xbmuyjrc202215,xbmuyjrc202216)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22178289).
文摘Coal has a highly complex chemical structure,similar to polymers,coal is a macromolecular structure composed of a large number of“similar compounds”,which is called the basic structural unit.Understanding coal structure is the basis of its transformation and utilization.Shendong(SD)coal was analyzed by FTIR,XRD,XPS,and NMR.The results show that SD coal normalized structure formula is C_(100)H_(68.5)O_(35.7)N_(1.2)S_(0.2)and the average number of aromatic rings is 1.98.-CH_(2)-content accounts for about 82%in aliphatic CeH region,and the ratio of ether bond CeO,aromatic ether C-O and C=O is about 2:1:11 in oxygen-containing functional group region.The d_(002),L_(C),L_(a)and N_(C)of S_(D)coal microcrystalline structure parameters are 0.1832 nm,1.4688 nm,2.0852 nm and 9.017,respectively.Aromatic carbon and aliphatic carbon ratios of SD coal are 55.67%and 29.97%,aromatic cluster size and average methylene chain length are 0.224 and 1.817.Based on these structural parameters,molecular model of SD coal was constructed with^(13)C SSNMR experimental spectra as a reference.The model was constructed with an atom composition of C_(214)H_(214)O_(49)N_(2)S.
基金Sponsored by National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(2012AA040106)
文摘An idealized tri-material assumption is established to describe the constitutive relationship of mismatched welded joints by considering the influence of heat affected zone（HAZ）.The fracture parameters Jand C＊are estimated for mismatched welded joints with HAZ cracks by finite element analysis with ABAQUS.A middle crack tension（M（T））specimen is utilized in the analysis for different material properties and geometries of the weldment.The influence of mechanical property and geometry on the fracture parameters Jand C＊of the specimen is discussed for the welded joints with HAZ crack.The results suggest that the HAZ property is a significant factor in the estimation of Jand C＊for the mismatched welded joint with HAZ crack.
文摘Effect of two-stage sintering parameters such as heating rate, top sintering temperature and holding time, sintering temperature and holding time at the second stage on relative density, transverse rupture strength(TRS) and microstructures of powder injection molded Ti(C, N)-based cermets were investigated, by means of Archimedes’s method, three-point bending test and micrographic analysis. The results show that the optimum sintering cycle for powder injection molded Ti(C, N)-based cermets comprises rapid heating (10℃/min) at low temperatures, slow heating (5℃/min) at intermediate temperatures, holding at the highest sintering temperature (1420℃) for a short time (10min), and holding at the second stage (1360℃) for a longer time (6h) to avoid grain coarsening, and that its TRS reaches 624MPa, and there are little pores in their microstructures.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51772246,51272210,50902112,and U1737209)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-13-0474)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3102017jg02001)the National Program for Support of Topnotch Young Professionals
文摘Through finite element numerical simulation and based on laminated plate theory, the effect of dimension on the torsion properties of uniform C/SiC composites pipe was studied to provide a theoretical guidance for preparing the C/SiC pipe with different dimensions. The results show that, with increasing length of pipe, the anti-torsion section coefficient of pipe increases whereas the torsion angle per unit length decreases. Increasing the length can improve the torsion property. Anti-torsion section coefficient rises with increasing internal radius, while the torsion angle per unit length decreases to a constant. With increasing thickness, the anti-torsion section coefficient increases whereas the amplitude decreases gradually, and the torsion angle per unit length is a constant. Increment of internal radius and thickness improves the torsion property finitely.
文摘<i>Khaya senegalensis</i><span><span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> is one of the largest and most majestic trees in Africa. Overexploited for its precious wood and medicinal values, the natural stands of this species are in danger of extinction in Cote d’Ivoire. Its sustainable management through regeneration techniques and assessment of its degree of adaptation to the changing climate is necessary. </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The aim of this study is</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to evaluate the effect of different environments on seedling germination and development in </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><i>Khaya senegalensis</i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. A total of 2160 seeds from different mother plants and 540 individuals from seed germination were selected and evaluated. The trials were conducted on three sites that were distinct by their microclimate (two nurseries in Cote d’Ivoire and one greenhouse in France). Analysis of variance showed that germination and morphology parameters were not influenced by the characteristics of the mother plants used (p > 0.05), but rather by the study sites (P < 0.05). The stable and controlled greenhouse climate was more advantageous for latency time (12.66 ± 0.80 days), germination delay (16.96 96 ± 0.54 days), germination speed (19.66 ± 2.95 days), germination duration (10.83 ± 2.27 days) and germination rate (88.88 ± 7.97) with more vigorous sowing than the other two sites. The results showed in general that the higher the height of the seedlings, the thicker the diameter of the seedlings (r = 0.796) and the higher the number of leaves (r = 0.946). This savannah species is native to the arid zones of Africa, but this study highlighted its adaptive potential to changing and different climates. These results are decision support tools for the regeneration of native pioneer forest species with high agroforestry potential and socio-economic importance such as </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><i>Khaya senegalensis</i></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. This study could be extended to other species </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">in order to</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> restore disturbed ecosystems.</span></span></span></span>
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China (50374002)
文摘Carbon solubility in Fe-Mn melts （XFe =0. 102 3-0. 789 9, XMn =0. 055 1-0. 638 0） was measured experimentally at various temperatures. Using Gibbs-Duhem equation, in combination with the experimental results in this work, quoting experimental data reported in references, and by strict thermodynamic derivation and calculation, the relation equations between the activity interaction parameters in Fe-C system and temperature were obtained. The calculation equation of lnyFe. in Fe-C system was also obtained. The calculated results show that these relation equations can be used to calculate the activity coefficients of carbon and iron in Fe-C system and can satisfy the necessary condition to satisfy Gibbs-Duhem equation and the necessary condition to satisfy the stability condition of system at high carbon content. The calculation formula for lnTc in Fe-Mn-C system was also obtained.
文摘We report on the current-voltage (I-V) and capacitance-voltage (C-V) characteristics of the Pd/Ti/n-InP Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) in the temperature range 160-400 K in steps of 40 K. The barrier heights and ideality factors of Schottky contact are found in the range 0.35 eV (I-V), 0.73 eV (C-V) at 160 K and 0.63 eV (I-V), 0.61 eV (C-V) at 400 K, respectively. It is observed that the zero-bias barrier height decreases and ideality factor n increase with a decrease in temperature, this behaviour is attributed to barrier inhomogeneities by assuming Gaussian distribution at the interface. The calculated value of series resistance (Rs) from the forward I-V characteristics is decreased with an increase in temperature. The homogeneous barrier height value of approximately 0.71 eV for the Pd/Ti Schottky diode has been obtained from the linear relationship between the temperature-dependent experimentally effective barrier heights and ideality factors. The zero-bias barrier height ( ) versus 1/2kT plot has been drawn to obtain evidence of a Gaussian distribution of the barrier heights and values of = 0.80 eV and = 114 mV for the mean barrier height and standard deviation have been obtained from the plot, respectively. The modified Richardson ln(I0/T2)- ( ) versus 1000/T plot has a good linearity over the investigated temperature range and gives the mean barrier height ( ) and Richardson constant (A*) values as 0.796 eV and 6.16 Acm-2K-2 respectively. The discrepancy between Schottky barrier heights obtained from I-V and C-V measurements is also interpreted.
文摘BACKGROUND Liver imaging and transient elastography(TE)are both tools used to assess liver fibrosis and steatosis among people with hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection.However,the diagnostic accuracy of conventional imaging in detecting fibrosis and steatosis in this patient population remains unclear.AIM To investigate the correlation between steatosis and fibrosis and abnormal findings on liver imaging in patients with HCV.METHODS We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of patients with HCV at Grady Liver Clinic who had TE exams between 2018-2019.We analyzed the correlation of controlled attenuation parameter and liver stiffness measurement on TE and abnormal findings on liver imaging.Liver imaging findings(hepatic steatosis,increased echogenicity,cirrhosis,and chronic liver disease)were further evaluated for their diagnostic performance in detecting fibrosis(≥F2,≥F3,≥F4)and steatosis(≥S1,≥S2,≥S3).RESULTS Of 959 HCV patients who underwent TE,651 had liver imaging.Higher controlled attenuation parameter scores were observed in patients with abnormal liver findings(P=0.0050),hepatic steatosis(P<0.0001),and increased echogenicity(P<0.0001).Higher liver stiffness measurement values were also noted in those with abnormal liver(P<0.0001)and increased echogenicity(P=0.0026).Steatosis severity correlated with hepatic steatosis(r=0.195,P<0.001)and increased echogenicity(r=0.209,P<0.001).For fibrosis detection,abnormal liver imaging had moderate sensitivity(81.7%)and specificity(70.4%)for cirrhosis(≥F4),while cirrhosis on imaging had high specificity(99.2%)but low sensitivity(18.3%).Increased echogenicity showed high specificity(92.8%)but low sensitivity(20.9%)for steatosis detection.CONCLUSION Liver imaging detects advanced fibrosis and steatosis but lacks early-stage sensitivity.Integrating TE with imaging may improve evaluation in patients with HCV.
