花生COP1基因的克隆及表达特征分析

为了探究花生中COP1基因的序列及表达特征,本研究从花生中克隆获得2个COP1基因,分别命名为AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b,以此为基础进行了相关分析。结果显示,AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b分别长2103 bp和2049 bp,均含有13个外显子和12个内含子。聚类结果显示AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b与双子叶作物的COP1基因聚成一类,且分别与AduCOP1和AipCOP1亲缘关系最近,表明AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b的进化分别始于花生野生种Ar⁃achis duranensis和A.ipaensis。此外,AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b分别有6个和7个WD40重复基序。各类物种的COP1基因在N端相似度较低,在C端WD40结构域部分相似性较高,表明WD40结构域是COP1基因的主要核心功能区域。组织表达结果显示,AhyCOP1a和AhyCOP1b在地上部的表达显著高于地下部,花中最高,其次为叶和茎。但AhyCOP1a在地下组织的表达量在显著高于AhyCOP1b,暗示AhyCOP1a在地下组织发育过程中的作用更大。此外还发现光照可以促进花生COP1基因的表达,表明花生中COP1基因的表达受光照显著影响。总之,本研究结果初步明确了花生中COP1基因的序列及表达特征,为后续深入探究COP1基因的分子功能奠定了基础。

基于改进Ratio统计量的重尾AR(p)时间序列均值变点检验

文章提出两个改进的Ratio统计量来研究重尾AR(p)时间序列均值变点检验问题,在原假设下推导了统计量的渐近分布,且在备择假设下证明了其一致性。由于重尾指数未知且难以估计,因此结合Wild Bootstrap重抽样方法来确定渐近分布的临界值;在均值变点存在的情形下,给出了变点位置的一致估计量。数值模拟结果表明:统计量的临界值均不受重尾指数和自回归系数的影响,其经验水平和经验势均取得满意的效果;尤其在原假设下,积分型Ratio统计量的经验水平表现出更好的稳健性,而在备择假设下,最值型Ratio统计量则具备更好的显著性。最后,基于一组股票数据,从实际应用角度进一步阐明所提方法的有效性和可行性。

CoP修饰Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene纳米复合材料作为高效析氢反应电催化剂

高效、经济和环保是电化学水分解制氢电催化剂的关键要素。二维(2D)MXene材料因其独特的物理化学性质而受到广泛关注。虽然有许多不同种类的MXene材料,但只有少数具有本征析氢反应(HER)催化活性。然而,MXene材料具有很多优点,如较大的比表面积、高电导率和丰富的表面官能团,因此可以作为与其他物质复合的理想平台。本研究首先通过密度泛函理论(DFT)预测了CoP与Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene(其中T_(x)=―F和―OH官能团)具有低的氢吸附自由能(ΔGH^(*))。接着,我们合成了CoP-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene纳米复合材料,并在0.5 mol∙L^(−1)H_(2)SO_(4)中测试了其电催化HER性能。该材料在电流密度为10 mA∙cm^(−2)时表现出了低的过电位(135 mV)和Tafel斜率为48 mV∙dec^(−1)。理论计算表明,CoP-Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene纳米复合材料的优异电催化性能源于Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)的高金属导电性、良好的界面电荷转移、快速的氢吸附/解吸过程以及优化的电子结构。

中性粒细胞与淋巴细胞比值和嗜酸性粒细胞对AECOPD患者出院后1年内COPD相关再入院的预测价值

目的探究中性粒细胞/淋巴细胞比率(NLR)和嗜酸性粒细胞计数(EOS)对慢性阻塞性肺疾病急性加重期(AECOPD)患者出院后1年内慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)相关再入院的预测价值。方法将2020年12月至2022年6月阜阳市第二人民医院收治的100例AECOPD患者纳入本次回顾性研究,将出院后1年内有≥1次再入院记录的患者纳入再入院组(n=35),其他患者纳入非再入院组(n=65)。比较两组的临床资料(包括一般资料、实验室检查资料、治疗方法和死亡情况)。根据NLR、EOS的预测AECOPD再入院的受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线截断值将患者分组,分别为高NLR组(n=43)和低NLR组(n=57)、低EOS组(n=51)和高EOS组(n=49)。比较各组的住院时间、1年内COPD相关再入院情况和死亡情况,采用Logistic回归分析NLR、EOS预测AECOPD再入院的风险。结果再入院组患者住院时间为(16.68±6.44)d,明显长于非再入院组[(14.02±6.26)d],全身糖皮质激素使用患者比率为28.57%,明显少于非再入院组(53.85%),NLR为8.57±3.16,显著低于非再入院组(13.97±3.79),EOS为(0.25±0.07)×10^(9)/L,显著高于非再入院组[(0.12±0.06)×10^(9)/L],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。低NLR组1年内COPD相关再入院次数和人数占比分别为(1.32±0.34)次、46.51%,均高于高NLR组[(0.83±0.31)次、26.32%],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。高EOS组1年内COPD相关再入院次数和人数占比分别为(1.35±0.40)次、44.90%,均高于低EOS组[(0.81±0.37)次、25.49%],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Logistic回归分析显示,低NLR(<4.85)与高EOS(≥0.1×10^(9)/L)与1年内COPD相关的再入院风险相关[OR=4.394(95%CI:1.152~8.203);OR=4.699(95%CI:1.152~8.583)]。结论入院时的NLR和EOS可能与AECOPD患者出院后1年内COPD相关再入院有关,可作为预测出院后再住院的生物标志物。

安培级电流密度下淬火优化CoPS纳米棒的晶型/非晶型比例以促进肼辅助的全水分解

近年来,具有独特电子效应和协同效应的异质界面工程策略在扩展催化功能和提高本征活性方面显示出较大的应用潜力.其中,具有晶型/无定形(c/a)异质结构的电催化剂,由于结构上的巨大差异,展现出显著的催化活性.然而,c/a-异质界面的可控调控及其与电催化性能的内在联系仍缺乏系统研究.因此,本文采用“酸刻蚀-气相磷硫化-淬火”方法,合成了具有可调控c/a异质界面的q-CoPS材料,并将其应用于碱性整体水分解.同时,通过控制淬火的初始温度,实现了对CoPS纳米棒中c/a比例的有效调控.一般来说,在晶型材料中,表面催化往往发生在固定的晶面上.而无定形材料可以同时满足体积和表面的催化.同时,无定形材料具有柔韧性,在催化反应过程中可以转化为任何需要的其他形式,因此在耐腐蚀方面也具有较好的自愈性能.此外,无定形材料还具有丰富的缺陷,运用缺陷工程可以带来一定的性能提升.因此,二者的协同作用可以提升催化剂的催化性能.本文创新性地提出了通过改变淬火初始温度对CoPS纳米棒中c/a比进行调控.采用“酸刻蚀-气相磷硫化-淬火”方法,成功制备了具有独特c/a-CoPS核壳异质结构的q-CoPS纳米棒.随着淬火初始温度的升高,无定形CoPS壳的面积也在逐渐增大.这可能是由于处于非平衡状态的磷硫化物在超低温液氮中突然淬火,处于热运动的Co,P和S原子会迅速冷却,趋向于形成无序的CoPS无定形材料.值得注意的是,制备得到的q-CoPS纳米棒具有合适的c/a含量比,提供了丰富的c/a界面活性位点,并优化了Co位点的电子构型.在析氢反应(HER)中,q-CoPS/CF仅需90 m V的过电位即可以达到1000 m Acm^(-2)的工业级电流密度,结果优于先进的Pt/C.同时,q-CoPS/CF在肼氧化反应(HzOR)中,仅0.06 V时即可实现1000 m Acm^(-2)的电流密度.密度泛函理论计算表明,在HER和HzOR中,界面处的Co原子的内在活性远高于P原子和S原子,c/a-异质界面处活性位点的能垒远低于晶型CoPS和无定形CoPS.此外,Co位点作为c/a界面的双功能活性位点,有效地优化了HER和HzOR的反应动力学.综上所述,q-CoPS/CF催化剂电催化性能的提升主要是由于其具备高活性的CoPS、合适的晶型/无定形(c/a)比例和较大的比表面积.本文为设计具有c/a异质结构的高活性电极提供参考,为进一步探索c/a异质结构的演化和确定c/a界面的活性位点提供借鉴.

Ga-N共同掺杂CoP催化氨硼烷制氢机理的理论研究

本文通过密度泛函理论(DFT),计算研究了金属原子Ga和非金属原子N共同掺杂磷化钴(CoP)作为催化剂催化氨硼烷(NH_(3) BH_(3))的脱氢过程.在这里,我们设计了四条可行的反应路径,并且计算了每条路径中间体过渡态的能量.通过研究结果得出结论,路径Ⅱ为最优反应路径.这将为金属和非金属共同掺杂CoP催化NH_(3) BH_(3)脱氢反应提供一定的理论基础.

Yields,growth and water use under chemical topping in relations to row configuration and plant density in drip-irrigated cotton

Background Water deficit is an important problem in agricultural production in arid regions.With the advent of wholly mechanized technology for cotton planting in Xinjiang,it is important to determine which planting mode could achieve high yield,fiber quality and water use efficiency(WUE).This study aimed to explore if chemical topping affected cotton yield,quality and water use in relation to row configuration and plant densities.Results Experiments were carried out in Xinjiang China,in 2020 and 2021 with two topping method,manual topping and chemical topping,two plant densities,low and high,and two row configurations,i.e.,76 cm equal rows and 10+66 cm narrow-wide rows,which were commonly applied in matching harvest machine.Chemical topping increased seed cotton yield,but did not affect cotton fiber quality comparing to traditional manual topping.Under equal row spacing,the WUE in higher density was 62.4%higher than in the lower one.However,under narrow-wide row spacing,the WUE in lower density was 53.3%higher than in higher one(farmers’practice).For machine-harvest cotton in Xinjiang,the optimal row configuration and plant density for chemical topping was narrow-wide rows with 15 plants m-2 or equal rows with 18 plants m-2.Conclusion The plant density recommended in narrow-wide rows was less than farmers’practice and the density in equal rows was moderate with local practice.Our results provide new knowledge on optimizing agronomic managements of machine-harvested cotton for both high yield and water efficient.

Combining lymph node ratio to develop prognostic models for postoperative gastric neuroendocrine neoplasm patients

BACKGROUND Lymph node ratio(LNR)was demonstrated to play a crucial role in the prognosis of many tumors.However,research concerning the prognostic value of LNR in postoperative gastric neuroendocrine neoplasm(NEN)patients was limited.AIM To explore the prognostic value of LNR in postoperative gastric NEN patients and to combine LNR to develop prognostic models.METHODS A total of 286 patients from the Surveillance,Epidemiology,and End Results database were divided into the training set and validation set at a ratio of 8:2.92 patients from the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University in China were designated as a test set.Cox regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between LNR and disease-specific survival(DSS)of gastric NEN patients.Random survival forest(RSF)algorithm and Cox proportional hazards(CoxPH)analysis were applied to develop models to predict DSS respectively,and compared with the 8th edition American Joint Committee on Cancer(AJCC)tumornode-metastasis(TNM)staging.RESULTS Multivariate analyses indicated that LNR was an independent prognostic factor for postoperative gastric NEN patients and a higher LNR was accompanied by a higher risk of death.The RSF model exhibited the best performance in predicting DSS,with the C-index in the test set being 0.769[95%confidence interval(CI):0.691-0.846]outperforming the CoxPH model(0.744,95%CI:0.665-0.822)and the 8th edition AJCC TNM staging(0.723,95%CI:0.613-0.833).The calibration curves and decision curve analysis(DCA)demonstrated the RSF model had good calibration and clinical benefits.Furthermore,the RSF model could perform risk stratification and individual prognosis prediction effectively.CONCLUSION A higher LNR indicated a lower DSS in postoperative gastric NEN patients.The RSF model outperformed the CoxPH model and the 8th edition AJCC TNM staging in the test set,showing potential in clinical practice.

CoZn-MOF衍生多级孔取向碳载CoP及其析氢性能

在“双碳”背景下,高效、清洁的氢能源成为代替传统化石能源的重要选择,而电解水产氢是开发氢能源需要攻克的关键技术之一。目前,电解水产氢催化活性较高的催化剂主要以贵金属催化剂为主,然而贵金属价格高昂、资源稀缺严重阻碍了它们在清洁能源领域的大规模应用。因此,开发高效、耐用、廉价和地球资源丰富的电催化剂是实现电解水产氢的迫切需求。本文以无定形的锌钴双金属有机框架为前体,通过酸溶液处理制备了一种具有独特多面体结构的新型骨架材料(ZnCo-MOF),然后通过逐级碳化磷化过程,在保留原有形态的基础上得到了CoP负载的具有规则形貌的多级孔碳(H-CoP/C)。研究表明:多级孔碳作载体不仅能够负载更多活性位点,而且有利于活性位点的暴露、材料的导电性和催化过程中的传质。凭借有利的结构特征、充足的活性位点,所获得的电催化剂H-CoP/C在碱性介质中展现出优异的HER性能,驱动10mA/cm^(2)的电流密度只需168mV的过电位,优于大多数的非贵金属电催化剂。

A gated recurrent unit model to predict Poisson’s ratio using deep learning

Static Poisson’s ratio(vs)is crucial for determining geomechanical properties in petroleum applications,namely sand production.Some models have been used to predict vs;however,the published models were limited to specific data ranges with an average absolute percentage relative error(AAPRE)of more than 10%.The published gated recurrent unit(GRU)models do not consider trend analysis to show physical behaviors.In this study,we aim to develop a GRU model using trend analysis and three inputs for predicting n s based on a broad range of data,n s(value of 0.1627-0.4492),bulk formation density(RHOB)(0.315-2.994 g/mL),compressional time(DTc)(44.43-186.9 μs/ft),and shear time(DTs)(72.9-341.2μ s/ft).The GRU model was evaluated using different approaches,including statistical error an-alyses.The GRU model showed the proper trends,and the model data ranges were wider than previous ones.The GRU model has the largest correlation coefficient(R)of 0.967 and the lowest AAPRE,average percent relative error(APRE),root mean square error(RMSE),and standard deviation(SD)of 3.228%,1.054%,4.389,and 0.013,respectively,compared to other models.The GRU model has a high accuracy for the different datasets:training,validation,testing,and the whole datasets with R and AAPRE values were 0.981 and 2.601%,0.966 and 3.274%,0.967 and 3.228%,and 0.977 and 2.861%,respectively.The group error analyses of all inputs show that the GRU model has less than 5% AAPRE for all input ranges,which is superior to other models that have different AAPRE values of more than 10% at various ranges of inputs.

Serum cystatin C,monocyte/high-density lipoprotein-C ratio,and uric acid for the diagnosis of coronary heart disease and heart failure

BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease(CHD)and heart failure(HF)are the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Early and accurate diagnoses of CHD and HF are essential for optimal management and prognosis.However,conventional diagnostic methods such as electrocardiography,echocardiography,and cardiac biomarkers have certain limitations,such as low sensitivity,specificity,availability,and cost-effectiveness.Therefore,there is a need for simple,noninvasive,and reliable biomarkers to diagnose CHD and HF.AIM To investigate serum cystatin C(Cys-C),monocyte/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio(MHR),and uric acid(UA)diagnostic values for CHD and HF.METHODS We enrolled 80 patients with suspected CHD or HF who were admitted to our hospital between July 2022 and July 2023.The patients were divided into CHD(n=20),HF(n=20),CHD+HF(n=20),and control groups(n=20).The serum levels of Cys-C,MHR,and UA were measured using immunonephelometry and an enzymatic method,respectively,and the diagnostic values for CHD and HF were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.RESULTS Serum levels of Cys-C,MHR,and UA were significantly higher in the CHD,HF,and CHD+HF groups than those in the control group.The serum levels of Cys-C,MHR,and UA were significantly higher in the CHD+HF group than those in the CHD or HF group.The ROC curve analysis showed that serum Cys-C,MHR,and UA had good diagnostic performance for CHD and HF,with areas under the curve ranging from 0.78 to 0.93.The optimal cutoff values of serum Cys-C,MHR,and UA for diagnosing CHD,HF,and CHD+HF were 1.2 mg/L,0.9×10^(9),and 389μmol/L;1.4 mg/L,1.0×10^(9),and 449μmol/L;and 1.6 mg/L,1.1×10^(9),and 508μmol/L,respectively.CONCLUSION Serum Cys-C,MHR,and UA are useful biomarkers for diagnosing CHD and HF,and CHD+HF.These can provide information for decision-making and risk stratification in patients with CHD and HF.

Computational exploration of the significance of COPS6 in cancer:Functional and clinical relevance across tumor types

BACKGROUND The COP9 signalosome subunit 6(COPS6)has been implicated in cancer progression,while its precise role in most types of cancer remains elusive.AIM To investigate the functional and clinical relevance of COPS6 across various tumor types using publicly available databases.METHODS We used R software and online analysis databases to analyze the differential expression,prognosis,mutation and related functions of COPS6 in pan-cancer.RESULTS Differential expression analysis and survival analysis demonstrated that COPS6 was highly expressed and associated with high-risk profiles in the majority of cancer types.Possible associations between COPS6 expression level and prognostic outcomes were found using data from public databases.Mutational analysis revealed that missense mutations were the predominant type of COPS6 mutation.Additionally,positive correlations were identified between COPS6 expression level and tumor mutational burden and microsatellite instability in most types of cancer.Immune infiltration analysis demonstrated a negative correlation between COPS6 expression level and CD8+T cell infiltration in certain types of cancer.The correlation between COPS6 expression level and cancerassociated fibroblast infiltration exhibited heterogeneity,in which a positive correlation was found in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and tenosynovial giant cell tumor,and a negative correlation was identified in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and thymoma.The correlation between COPS6 expression level and macrophage infiltration was closely related to macrophage type.Gene co-expression and enrichment analysis highlighted transcription elongation factor B polypeptide 2 and G protein pathway suppressor 1 were significantly and positively associated with COPS6 expression level.These genes were predominantly involved in processes,such as ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis and human immunodeficiency virus 1 infection.CONCLUSION In conclusion,this study systematically explored the significance of COPS6 across different tumor types,providing a solid foundation for considering COPS6 as a novel biomarker in cancer research.

Systemic immune-inflammation index,neutrophilto-lymphocyte ratio,and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with type 2 diabetes at different stages of diabetic retinopathy

AIM:To investigate systemic immune-inflammation index(SII),neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR),and plateletto-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)levels in patients with type 2 diabetes at different stages of diabetic retinopathy(DR).METHODS:This retrospective study included 141 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(DM):45 without diabetic retinopathy(NDR),47 with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR),and 49 with proliferative diabetic retinopathy(PDR).Complete blood counts were obtained,and NLR,PLR,and SII were calculated.The study analysed the ability of inflammatory markers to predict DR using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves.The relationships between DR stages and SII,PLR,and NLP were assessed using multivariate logistic regression.RESULTS:The average NLR,PLR,and SII were higher in the PDR group than in the NPDR group(P=0.011,0.043,0.009,respectively);higher in the NPDR group than in the NDR group(P<0.001 for all);and higher in the PDR group than in the NDR group(P<0.001 for all).In the ROC curve analysis,the NLR,PLR,and SII were significant predictors of DR(P<0.001 for all).The highest area under the curve(AUC)was for the PLR(0.929 for PLR,0.925 for SII,and 0.821 for NLR).Multivariate regression analysis indicated that NLR,PLR,and SII were statistically significantly positive and independent predictors for the DR stages in patients with DM[odds ratio(OR)=1.122,95%confidence interval(CI):0.200–2.043,P<0.05;OR=0.038,95%CI:0.018–0.058,P<0.05;OR=0.007,95%CI:0.001–0.01,P<0.05,respectively).CONCLUSION:The NLR,PLR,and SII may be used as predictors of DR.

Predictive Ability of Hypertriglyceridemic Waist,Hypertriglyceridemic Waist-to-Height Ratio,and Waist-to-Hip Ratio for Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Clustering Screening among Chinese Children and Adolescents

Objective Hypertriglyceridemic waist(HW),hypertriglyceridemic waist-to-height ratio(HWHtR),and waist-to-hip ratio(WHR)have been shown to be indicators of cardiometabolic risk factors.However,it is not clear which indicator is more suitable for children and adolescents.We aimed to investigate the relationship between HW,HWHtR,WHR,and cardiovascular risk factors clustering to determine the best screening tools for cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents.Methods This was a national cross-sectional study.Anthropometric and biochemical variables were assessed in approximately 70,000 participants aged 6–18 years from seven provinces in China.Demographics,physical activity,dietary intake,and family history of chronic diseases were obtained through questionnaires.ANOVA,χ2 and logistic regression analysis was conducted.Results A significant sex difference was observed for HWHtR and WHR,but not for HW phenotype.The risk of cardiometabolic health risk factor clustering with HW phenotype or the HWHtR phenotype was significantly higher than that with the non-HW or non-HWHtR phenotypes among children and adolescents(HW:OR=12.22,95%CI:9.54-15.67;HWHtR:OR=9.70,95%CI:6.93-13.58).Compared with the HW and HWHtR phenotypes,the association between risk of cardiometabolic health risk factors(CHRF)clustering and high WHR was much weaker and not significant(WHR:OR=1.14,95%CI:0.97-1.34).Conclusion Compared with HWHtR and WHR,the HW phenotype is a more convenient indicator with higher applicability to screen children and adolescents for cardiovascular risk factors.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio:Markers predicting immune-checkpoint inhibitor efficacy and immune-related adverse events

We conducted a comprehensive review of existing prediction models pertaining to the efficacy of immune-checkpoint inhibitor(ICI)and the occurrence of immune-related adverse events(irAEs).The predictive potential of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)in determining ICI effectiveness has been extensively investigated,while limited research has been conducted on predicting irAEs.Furthermore,the combined model incor-porating NLR and PLR,either with each other or in conjunction with additional markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen,exhibits superior predictive capabilities compared to individual markers alone.NLR and PLR are promising markers for clinical applications.Forthcoming models ought to incorporate established efficacious models and newly identified ones,thereby constituting a multifactor composite model.Furthermore,efforts should be made to explore effective clinical application approaches that enhance the predictive accuracy and efficiency.

Clinical study of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-tolymphocyte ratio in hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis and acute biliary pancreatitis with persistent organ failure

BACKGROUND The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR)are novel inflammatory indicators that can be used to predict the severity and prognosis of various diseases.We categorize acute pancreatitis by etiology into acute biliary pancreatitis(ABP)and hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis(HTGP).AIM To investigate the clinical significance of NLR and PLR in assessing persistent organ failure(POF)in HTGP and ABP.METHODS A total of 1450 patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis(AP)for the first time at Shanxi Bethune Hospital between January 2012 and January 2023 were enrolled.The patients were categorized into two groups according to the etiology of AP:ABP in 530 patients and HTGP in 241 patients.We collected and compared the clinical data of the patients,including NLR,PLR,and AP prognostic scoring systems,within 48 h of hospital admission.RESULTS The NLR(9.1 vs 6.9,P<0.001)and PLR(203.1 vs 160.5,P<0.001)were significantly higher in the ABP group than in the HTGP group.In the HTGP group,both NLR and PLR were significantly increased in patients with severe AP and those with a SOFA score≥3.Likewise,in the ABP group,NLR and PLR were significantly elevated in patients with severe AP,modified computed tomography severity index score≥4,Japanese Severity Score≥3,and modified Marshall score≥2.Moreover,NLR and PLR showed predictive value for the development of POF in both the ABP and HTGP groups.CONCLUSION NLR and PLR vary between ABP and HTGP,are strongly associated with AP prognostic scoring systems,and have predictive potential for the occurrence of POF in both ABP and HTGP.

AECOPD患者UA/Cr比值、NLR与低氧血症的关系

目的探讨血尿酸(UA)/肌酐(Cr)比值和中性粒细胞/淋巴细胞比值(NLR)在急性加重期慢性阻塞性肺疾病(AECOPD)患者合并低氧血症中的临床意义。方法回顾性分析2019年1月—2021年12月中国中医科学院西苑医院126例AECOPD患者的临床资料。根据动脉血氧分压(PaO_(2))水平将126例患者分为低氧血症组(86例,PaO_(2)<83 mmHg)和非低氧血症组(40例,PaO_(2)≥83 mmHg)。比较2组患者中医证型、相关临床资料和相关实验室指标的差异。采用Spearman/Pearson相关分析评估UA/Cr比值、NLR与AECOPD合并低氧血症患者第1秒用力呼气容积(FEV1)/用力肺活量(FVC)、第1秒用力呼气容积占预计值的百分比(FEV1pred%)、慢性阻塞性肺疾病自我评估测试(CAT)评分、改良版英国医学研究委员会(mMRC)呼吸困难分级的相关性。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析UA/Cr比值、NLR单项和联合预测AECOPD患者合并低氧血症的效能。结果低氧血症组UA/Cr比值和NLR均高于非低氧血症组(P<0.001)。2组各中医证型患者所占比例差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。UA/Cr比值、NLR与CAT评分、mMRC呼吸困难分级呈正相关(P<0.05),与FEV1/FVC、FEV1pred%呈负相关(P<0.05)。UA/Cr比值、NLR单项和联合预测AECOPD患者合并低氧血症的曲线下面积分别为0.792、0.768、0.876。结论UA/Cr比值和NLR可用于预测AECOPD患者合并低氧血症,2项指标联合使用预测效能更高。

Experimental Study of Local Scour Around Four Piles Under Different Attack Angles and Gap Ratios

In an effort to investigate and quantify the patterns of local scour,researchers embarked on an in-depth study using a systematic experimental approach.The research focused on the effects of local scour around a set of four piles,each subjected to different hydromechanical conditions.In particular,this study aimed to determine how different attack angles—the angles at which the water flow impinges on the piles,and gap ratios—the ratios of the spacing between the piles to their diameters,influence the extent and nature of scour.A comprehensive series of 35 carefully designed experiments were orchestrated,each designed to dissect the nuances in how the gap ratio and attack angle might contribute to changes in the local scour observed at the base of pile groups.During these experimental trials,a wealth of local scour data were collected to support the analysis.These data included precise topographic profiles of the sediment bed around the pile groups,as well as detailed scour time histories showing the evolution of scour at strategic feature points throughout the test procedure.The analysis of the experimental data provided interesting insights.The study revealed that the interplay between the gap ratio and the attack angle had a pronounced influence on the scouring dynamics of the pile groups.One of the key observations was that the initial phases of scour,particularly within the first hour of water flow exposure,were characterized by a sharp increase in the scour depth occurring immediately in front of the piles.After this initial rapid development,the scour depth transitioned to a more gradual change rate.In contrast,the scour topography around the piles continuously evolved.This suggests that sediment displacement and the associated sculpting of the seabed around pile foundations are sustained and progressive processes,altering the underwater landscape over time.The results of this empirical investigation have significant implications for the design and construction of offshore multi-pile foundations,providing a critical reference for engineers and designers to estimate the expected scour depth around such structures,which is an integral part of decisions regarding foundation design,selection of structural materials,and implementation of scour protection measures.

Effect of length-width ratio of rounded rectangle aquaculture tank in dual-diagonal-inlet layout on hydrodynamics

To adapt to the change of aquaculture workshop site,optimize the shape of aquaculture tanks and improve the utilization rate of breeding space,it is necessary to determine the appropriate length width ratio parameters of aquaculture tanks.In this paper,computational fluid dynamics(CFD)technology is adopted to study the flow field performance of aquaculture tanks with different L/B ratios(L:the length;B:the width,of aquaculture tank)and different jet direction conditions(lengthways jet and widthways jet).A three-dimensional numerical calculation model of turbulence in rounded rectangle aquaculture tanks in dual-diagonal-inlet layout was established.Jet directions are arranged lengthways and widthways,and the water flow velocity,resistance coefficient change,vorticity,etc.are analyzed under two working conditions.Results show that the flow field performance in aquaculture tank decreases with the increase of the L/B ratio.The flow field performed well when L/B was 1.0-1.3,sharply dropped at 1.4-1.6,and poor at 1.7-1.9.The results provided a theoretical basis for the design and optimization in flow field performance of the industrialized circulating aquaculture tanks.

Effects of the Water-Cement Ratio and the Molding Temperature on the Hydration Heat of Cement

The effects of the water-cement ratio and the molding temperature on the hydration heat of cement were investigated with semi-adiabatic calorimetry.The specimens were prepared with water-cement ratios of 0.31,0.38,and 0.45,and the molding temperature was specified at 10 and 20℃.The experimental results show that,as the water-binder ratio increases,the value of the second temperature peak on the temperature curve of the cement paste decreases,and the age at which the peak appears is delayed.The higher the water-cement ratio,the higher the hydration heat release in the early period of cement hydration,but this trend reverses in the late period.There are intersection points of the total hydration heat curve of the cement pastes under the influence of the water-cement ratio,and this law can be observed at both molding temperatures.With the increase in the molding temperature,the age of the second temperature peak on the temperature curve of the cement paste will advance,but the temperature peak will decrease.The higher the molding temperature,the earlier the acceleration period of the cement hydration began,and the larger the hydration heat of the cement in the early stage,but the smaller the total heat in the late period.A subsection function calculation model of the hydration heat,which was based on the existing models,was proposed in order to predict the heat of the hydration of the concrete.