UAV-supported intelligent truth discovery to achieve low-cost communications in mobile crowd sensing

Unmanned and aerial systems as interactors among different system components for communications,have opened up great opportunities for truth data discovery in Mobile Crowd Sensing(MCS)which has not been properly solved in the literature.In this paper,an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles-supported Intelligent Truth Discovery(UAV-ITD)scheme is proposed to obtain truth data at low-cost communications for MCS.The main innovations of the UAV-ITD scheme are as follows:(1)UAV-ITD scheme takes the first step in employing UAV joint Deep Matrix Factorization(DMF)to discover truth data based on the trust mechanism for an Information Elicitation Without Verification(IEWV)problem in MCS.(2)This paper introduces a truth data discovery scheme for the first time that only needs to collect a part of n data samples to infer the data of the entire network with high accuracy,which saves more communication costs than most previous data collection schemes,where they collect n or kn data samples.Finally,we conducted extensive experiments to evaluate the UAV-ITD scheme.The results show that compared with previous schemes,our scheme can reduce estimated truth error by 52.25%–96.09%,increase the accuracy of workers’trust evaluation by 0.68–61.82 times,and save recruitment costs by 24.08%–54.15%in truth data discovery.

Promoting electroreduction of nitrite to ammonia over electron-deficient Pd modulated by rectifying Schottky contacts

Electrochemical nitrite reduction reaction(NO_(2)^(-)RR) is a potential sustainable route for regulating the nitrogen cycle and ambient ammonia(NH_(3)) synthesis.However,it remains a challenge to precisely regulate the reaction pathways and inhibit competing reactions(e.g.hydrogenolysis) for efficient and selective NH_(3) production in an aqueous solution environment.Here,we utilize the Schottky barrier-induced surface electric field to construct high-density electron-deficient Pd nanoparticles by modulating the N content in the carbon carrier to promote the enrichment and immobilization of NO_(2)^(-)on the electrode surface,which ensures the ultimate selectivity for NH_(3).With these properties,Pd@N_(0.14)C with the highest N content achieved excellent catalytic performance for the reduction of NO_(2)^(-)to NH_(3) with the 100% Faraday efficiency at-0.5 and-0.6 V vs,reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE) for NH_(3) production,which was significantly better than Pd/C and Pd@N_(x)C samples with lower N content.This study opens new avenues for rational construction of efficient electrocatalysts for nitrite removal and NH_(3) electrosynthesis.

Dataset of Comparative Observations for Land Surface Processes over the Semi-Arid Alpine Grassland against Alpine Lakes in the Source Region of the Yellow River

Thousands of lakes on the Tibetan Plateau(TP) play a critical role in the regional water cycle, weather, and climate. In recent years, the areas of TP lakes underwent drastic changes and have become a research hotspot. However, the characteristics of the lake-atmosphere interaction over the high-altitude lakes are still unclear, which inhibits model development and the accurate simulation of lake climate effects. The source region of the Yellow River(SRYR) has the largest outflow lake and freshwater lake on the TP and is one of the most densely distributed lakes on the TP. Since 2011,three observation sites have been set up in the Ngoring Lake basin in the SRYR to monitor the lake-atmosphere interaction and the differences among water-heat exchanges over the land and lake surfaces. This study presents an eight-year(2012–19), half-hourly, observation-based dataset related to lake–atmosphere interactions composed of three sites. The three sites represent the lake surface, the lakeside, and the land. The observations contain the basic meteorological elements,surface radiation, eddy covariance system, soil temperature, and moisture(for land). Information related to the sites and instruments, the continuity and completeness of data, and the differences among the observational results at different sites are described in this study. These data have been used in the previous study to reveal a few energy and water exchange characteristics of TP lakes and to validate and improve the lake and land surface model. The dataset is available at National Cryosphere Desert Data Center and Science Data Bank.

Large-scale CO(J=1-0)Observations toward the M120.1+3.0 Molecular Cloud:A Filament with a Chain of Starburst Clusters

We present large-scale(2°×2°)observations toward the molecular cloud M120.1+3.0,using ^(12)CO,^(13)CO and C^(18)O(J=1-0)data from the Purple Mountain Observatory 13.7 m millimeter telescope.The distance of the cloud is measured to be~1.1 kpc.Using the ^(13)CO data,we identify a main filament F1 and two sub-filaments F2 and F3 in the cloud,which together show a"hub-filament"structure.Filaments F1 and F2 are thermally supercritical.Furthermore,F1 displays clear localized systematic motions in the ^(13)CO position-velocity diagram,which could be explained by accretion along the filament.The mean estimated accretion rate is~132M_(⊙)Myr^(-1).Approximately 150 ^(13)CO clumps are identified in the cloud,of which 39 are gravitationally bound.Most of these virialized clumps are well distributed along the supercritical filaments F1 and F2.Based on the complementary infrared and optical data,we identify~186 young stellar objects in the observed area and extract five clusters within the dense ridge of F1.The calculated star formation rate(SFR)surface densities(∑_(SFR))in the clusters range from 1.4 to 2.5 M_(⊙)Myr^(-1)pc^(-2),with a mean value of~2.0M_(⊙)Myr^(-1)pc^(-2).We therefore regard them as mini-starburst cluster candidates.The comparison between ∑_(SFR) and column density N_(gas) along the skeleton of F1 suggests that star formation is closely related to the dense gas in the cloud.Along the main filament F1,five bipolar outflows are also found.All these results indicate intense star-forming activities in the M120.1+3.0 molecular cloud.

In Search for Infall Gas in Molecular Clouds:A Catalogue of CO Blue-Profiles

We have started a systematic survey of molecular clumps with infall motions to study the very early phase of star formation.Our first step is to utilize the data products by MWISP to make an unbiased survey for blue asymmetric line profiles of CO isotopical molecules.Within a total area of~2400 square degrees nearby the Galactic plane,we have found 3533 candidates showing blue-profiles,in which 3329 are selected from the^(12)CO&^(13)CO pair and 204 are from the^(13)CO&C^(18)O pair.Exploration of the parametric spaces suggests our samples are in the cold phase with relatively high column densities ready for star formation.Analysis of the spatial distribution of our samples suggests that they exist virtually in all major components of the galaxy.The vertical distribution suggest that the sources are located mainly in the thick disk of~85 pc,but still a small part are located far beyond Galactic midplane.Our follow-up observation indicates that these candidates are a good sample to start a search for infall motions,and to study the condition of very early phase of star formation.

Simulation assessment and prediction of future temperatures in Northwest China from BCC-CSM Model

Three deterministic prediction evaluation methods,including the standard deviation,root-mean-square error,and time correlation coefficient,and three extreme temperature indices were used to assess the performance of the BCC_CSM2_MR model from CMIP6 in simulating the climate of Northwest China based on monthly grid air temperature data from ground stations.The model performance was evaluated using the daily mean temperature,daily minimum temperature,and daily maximum temperature from 1961 to 2014 and future temperature changes in Northwest China under different radiative forcing scenarios.The BCC_CSM2_MR model reproduces well the seasonal changes,spatial distribution,and other characteristics of the daily mean temperature in Northwest China,especially in the Tarim Basin,the Kunlun and Qilian mountains,and Shaanxi.There is still some deviation in the simulation of the daily mean temperature in the high terrains of the Tianshan,Kunlun,and Altai mountains.The model better simulates the daily minimum temperature than the daily maximum temperature.The simulation error is smallest in summer,followed by autumn and winter,and largest in spring.In terms of extreme temperature indices,the deviations are smaller for cold nights,warm nights,and the annual maximum daily minimum temperatures.Furthermore,the model can capture the increase in warm events and the decrease in cold events.Under different forcing scenarios,there is a general warming trend in Northwest China,with the greatest warming in Xinjiang.

Ultrathin 3D radial tandem‐junction photocathode with a high onset potential of 1.15 V for solar hydrogen production

Combining a progressive tandem junction design with a unique Si nanowire(SiNW)framework paves the way for the development of high‐onset‐potential photocathodes and enhancement of solar hydrogen production.Herein,a radial tandem junction(RTJ)thin film water‐splitting photo‐cathode has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time.The photocathode is directly fab‐ricated on vapor‐liquid‐solid‐grown SiNWs and consists of two radially stacked p‐i‐n junctions,featuring hydrogenated amorphous silicon(a‐Si:H)as the outer absorber layer,which absorbs short wavelengths,and hydrogenated amorphous silicon germanium(a‐SiGe:H)as the inner layer,which absorbs long wavelengths.The randomly distributed SiNW framework enables highly efficient light‐trapping,which facilitates the use of very thin absorber layers of a‐Si:H(~50 nm)and a‐SiGe:H(~40 nm).In a neutral electrolyte(pH=7),the three‐dimensional(3D)RTJ photocathode delivers a high photocurrent onset of 1.15 V vs.the reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE),accompanied by a photocurrent of 2.98 mA/cm^(2) at 0 V vs.RHE,and an overall applied‐bias photon‐to‐current effi‐ciency of 1.72%.These results emphasize the promising role of 3D radial tandem technology in developing a new generation of durable,low‐cost,high‐onset‐potential photocathodes capable of large‐scale implementation。

Tissue Culture and Rapid Propagation Techniques of New Variety in Cymbidium hybridum

[Objectives]This study was conducted to select media suitable for proliferation,differentiation and rooting of Cymbidium hybridum"Huangjinjia".[Methods]The lateral buds and protocorms of the new variety C.hybridum"Huangjinjia"were used as materials to explore the effects of different concentrations of 6-BA and NAA on protocorm proliferation and rooting.[Results]The optimal medium for protocorm propagation was 1/2 MS+6-BA 1.0 mg/L+NAA0.5 mg/L+potato 50 g/L+sucrose 20 g/L,in which the protocorms multiplied easily and grew rapidly.The optimal medium for inducing adventitious buds was1/2 MS+6-BA 1.5 mg/L+NAA 0.3 mg/L+sucrose 30 g/L+banana 25 g/L+apple 25 g/L+activated carbon 1.0 g/L,in which the induction rate of adventitious buds reached 335%.The optimal medium for rooting was 1/2 MS+NAA 0.5 mg/L+sucrose 25 g/L+banana 75 g/L+apple 25 g/L+activated carbon1.0 g/L,in which the average root length was 3.0 cm,the average number of roots was 2.6,and plantlets had green leaves,thick roots and suitable plant height.[Conclusions]This study provides a theoretical basis and reference for the establishment of a rapid propagation system using lateral buds.

Breeding and Application Process of a New Variety‘Dianyinhua 3’in Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz.

‘Dianyinhua 3’is bred through the selection of a good single variant plant based on Hunan Lonicerae Flos variety‘Xianglei 1’as the basic material.The scions of the variant plant were grafted and propagated with wild Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz.as rootstocks.This variety belongs to L.macaroides,which has the characteristics of early flowering,large and numerous buds,concentrated flowering and abundant yield.The content of chlorogenic acid is as high as 6%,and the content of luteolin is 0.017%.It matures from late May to early June in Yunnan.The buds are rod-shaped,slightly curved,4.6-5.8 cm long,with a diameter of 6.47 mm at the top and 2.68 mm at the bottom,and the petals have a thickness of 0.33 mm.The thousand-flower bud weight was 15.8-18.2 g,and the average yield of dried flowers per plant was 1360-1680 g in the peak period,and the yield was 4887 kg/hm^2.It is suitable for the introduction and trial planting in Xiangyang Mountainous Area or rocky desertification mountainous area in Yunnan,with an altitude lower than 2200 m or in areas with similar climates such as Sichuan,Guizhou and Guangxi.

具有NIR-Ⅱ吸收的碳包覆磁铁矿纳米团簇用于成像引导的光热-化学动力学协同治疗

化学动力学疗法(CDT)是基于磁铁矿纳米酶治疗癌症的新兴治疗方式.但是,它的低催化能力和单模治疗限制了其治疗功效.本工作中,我们开发了一种在第二近红外(NIR-Ⅱ)窗口中具有高吸光度的碳涂覆的磁铁矿纳米团簇(CCMNCs),用于NIR-Ⅱ光热增强的化学动力抗癌疗法.这种尺寸约58 nm的CCMNCs通过使用二茂铁作为单一前体的一步溶剂热法合成.CCMNCs不仅用作肿瘤靶向磁共振成像的造影剂,而且还吸收并将NIR-Ⅱ辐射转化为局部热量,用于高温杀死癌细胞.CCMNCs在酸溶液中产生的亚铁离子和铁离子催化Fenton反应生成CDT的羟基自由基(·OH),并减少作为自由基清除剂的细胞内谷胱甘肽.本文报道的CCMNCs通过组合的化学动力学光热处理的协同效应显示出优异的治疗功效.

Uncertainty in Projection of Climate Extremes:A Comparison of CMIP5 and CMIP6

Climate projections by global climate models(GCMs)are subject to considerable and multi-source uncertainties.This study aims to compare the uncertainty in projection of precipitation and temperature extremes between Coupled Model Intercomparison Project(CMIP)phase 5(CMIP5)and phase 6(CMIP6),using 24 GCMs forced by 3 emission scenarios in each phase of CMIP.In this study,the total uncertainty(T)of climate projections is decomposed into the greenhouse gas emission scenario uncertainty(S,mean inter-scenario variance of the signals over all the models),GCM uncertainty(M,mean inter-model variance of signals over all emission scenarios),and internal climate variability uncertainty(V,variance in noises over all models,emission scenarios,and projection lead times);namely,T=S+M+V.The results of analysis demonstrate that the magnitudes of S,M,and T present similarly increasing trends over the 21 st century.The magnitudes of S,M,V,and T in CMIP6 are 0.94-0.96,1.38-2.07,1.04-1.69,and 1.20-1.93 times as high as those in CMIP5.Both CMIP5 and CMIP6 exhibit similar spatial variation patterns of uncertainties and similar ranks of contributions from different sources of uncertainties.The uncertainty for precipitation is lower in midlatitudes and parts of the equatorial region,but higher in low latitudes and the polar region.The uncertainty for temperature is higher over land areas than oceans,and higher in the Northern Hemisphere than the Southern Hemisphere.For precipitation,T is mainly determined by M and V in the early 21 st century,by M and S at the end of the 21 st century;and the turning point will appear in the 2070 s.For temperature,T is dominated by M in the early 21 st century,and by S at the end of the 21 st century,with the turning point occuring in the 2060 s.The relative contributions of S to T in CMIP6(12.5%-14.3%for precipitation and 31.6%-36.2%for temperature)are lower than those in CMIP5(15.1%-17.5%for precipitation and 38.6%-43.8%for temperature).By contrast,the relative contributions of M in CMIP6(50.6%-59.8%for precipitation and 59.4%-60.3%for temperature)are higher than those in CMIP5(47.5%-57.9%for precipitation and 51.7%-53.6%for temperature).The higher magnitude and relative contributions of M in CMIP6 indicate larger difference among projections of various GCMs.Therefore,more GCMs are needed to ensure the robustness of climate projections.

Perylenediimide chromophore as an efficient photothermal agent for cancer therapy

Photothermal agents with improved bioavailabilities can generate heat from near-infrared light, which has been efficiently used for in vivo photothermal therapy （PTT） for cancer, with minimum tissue invasion. Strategies for developing organic near-infrared-absorbing molecules for phototfiermal cancer therapy have drawn intensive attention among academic investigators. However, conventional organic nearinfrared-absorbing molecules may not only have complex synthesis procedures, but also easily suffer from photobleaching under light irradiation. These drawbacks might lead to an increase in the synthesis cost, and elicit a risk of side effects in PTF. Thus, it is essential to devise an organic photothermal agent with stable phototbermal capacity, which involves a facile synthesis process. In this study, incorporating a secondary amine group （donor） in the bay regions of perylenediimides （PDls） could lead to a 150-nm bathochromic shift of the absorption maximum. Next, a modification of poly（ethylene glycol） （PEG） at the periphery of the chromophore renders the targeted macromolecule PDI-PEG highly water-soluble, and capable of intense absorption in the near-infrared region. The self-assembled PDl-based nanoparti- des （PDI-NPs） have a size of 55 nm in aqueous solutions. PDI-NPs with excellent photostability possess a high photothermal conversion efficiency of up to 43% ± 2%. Finally, PDI-NPs allow for efficient in vitro and in vivo photothermal cancer therapy. Meanwhile, PDI-NPs exhibit quite low cytotoxicity and no biotoxicity on major organs in vivo. Thus, these easily-manufactured PDI-NPs can serve as extremely stable photothermal agents for efficient photothermal cancer therapy.

Synthesis of water-soluble dye-cored poly(amidoamine) dendrimers for long-term live cell imaging

Hydrophilic dendrimers, especially poly（amidoamine）（PAMAM） dendrimers are widely applied in modifying fluorescent dyes to endow them with water solubility and biocompatibility for biologic fluorescence imaging.Common preparation strategies of fluorescent dendrimers including encapsulating dyes or attaching dyes at periphery of dendrimers might cause uncertain constituent and lower biocompatibility. Here, we have developed a series of watersoluble fluorescent dendrimers with dye as core and fanshaped PAMAM as arms. Carboxylated perylene bisimides（PBI） dye and squarylium indocyanine（SICy） dye were conjugated with PAMAM dendrons by amidation to obtain a series of fluorescent dendrimers with enhanced water-solubility. Two PBI based dendrimers（PBI-G2.5 and PBI-G1.5）were chosen as model compounds for further optical, selfassembly and biological studies. In aqueous environment,PBI-G2.5 exhibited strong fluorescence, small size（~30 nm）and slightly positive surface charge（~2.46 mV）, which are ideal for biomedical applications. In vitro assays demonstrated that PBI-G2.5 nanoparticles accumulated in the cytoplasm of He La cells with rapid cellular uptake. The strong fluorescence in He La cells remained for over 48 h. To conclude, our study provides an effective strategy for preparing water-soluble fluorescent dendrimers towards long-term live cell imaging.