Predictor−corrector inverse design scheme for property−composition prediction of amorphous alloys

In order to develop a generic framework capable of designing novel amorphous alloys with selected target properties,a predictor−corrector inverse design scheme(PCIDS)consisting of a predictor module and a corrector module was presented.A high-precision forward prediction model based on deep neural networks was developed to implement these two parts.Of utmost importance,domain knowledge-guided inverse design networks(DKIDNs)and regular inverse design networks(RIDNs)were also developed.The forward prediction model possesses a coefficient of determination(R^(2))of 0.990 for the shear modulus and 0.986 for the bulk modulus on the testing set.Furthermore,the DKIDNs model exhibits superior performance compared to the RIDNs model.It is finally demonstrated that PCIDS can efficiently predict amorphous alloy compositions with the required target properties.

Method for identifying effective carbonate source rocks:a case study from Middle-Upper Ordovician in Tarim Basin,China

Hydrocarbon expulsion occurs only when pore fluid pressure due to hydrocarbon generation in source rock exceeds the force against migration in the adjacent carrier beds.Taking the Middle-Upper Ordovician carbonate source rock of Tarim Basin in China as an example,this paper proposes a method that identifies effective carbonate source rock based on the principles of mass balance.Data from the Well YW2 indicate that the Middle Ordovician Yijianfang Formation contains effective carbonate source rocks with low present-day TOC.Geological and geochemical analysis suggests that the hydrocarbons in the carbonate interval are likely self-generated and retained.Regular steranes from GC-MS analysis of oil extracts in this interval display similar features to those of the crude oil samples in Tabei area,indicating that the crude oil probably was migrated from the effective source rocks.By applying to other wells in the basin,the identified effective carbonate source rocks and non-source rock carbonates can be effectively identified and consistent with the actual exploration results,validating the method.Considering the contribution from the identified effective source rocks with low present-day TOC(TOC_(pd))is considered,the long-standing puzzle between the proved 3 P oil reserves and estimated resources in the basin can be reasonably explained.

Impacts of Two Types of El Ni o on the MJO during Boreal Winter

The features of the MJO during two types of El Ni no events are investigated in this paper using the daily NCEP-2reanalysis data, OLR data from NOAA, and Real-time Multivariate MJO index for the period 1979–2012. The results indicate that the MJO exhibits distinct features during eastern Pacific（EP） El Ni no events, as compared to central Pacific（CP） El Ni no events. First, the intensity of the MJO is weakened during EP El Ni no winters from the tropical eastern Indian Ocean to the western Pacific, but enhanced during CP El Ni no winters. Second, the range of the MJO eastward propagation is different during the two types of El Ni no events. During EP El Ni no winters, the MJO propagates eastwards to 120？W, but only to 180？during CP El Ni no winters. Finally, the frequency in eight phases of the MJO may be affected by the two types of El Ni no. Phases 2 and 3 display a stronger MJO frequency during EP El Ni no winters, but phases 4 and 5 during CP El Ni no winters.

Driving forces and their relative contributions to hydrocarbon expulsion from deep source rocks: A case of the Cambrian source rocks in the Tarim Basin

To thoroughly understand the dynamic mechanism of hydrocarbon expulsion from deep source rocks,in this study,five types of hydrocarbon expulsion dynamics(thermal expansion,hydrocarbon diffusion,compaction,product volume expansion,and capillary pressure difference(CPD))are studied.A model is proposed herein to evaluate the relative contribution of different dynamics for hydrocarbon expulsion using the principle of mass balance,and the model has been applied to the Cambrian source rocks in the Tarim Basin.The evaluation results show that during hydrocarbon expulsion from the source rocks,the relative contribution of CPD is the largest(>50%),followed by compaction(10%-40%),product volume expansion(5%-30%),and thermal expansion(2%-20%).The relative contribution of diffusion to hydrocarbon expulsion is minimal(<10%).These results demonstrate that CPD plays an important role in the hydrocarbon expulsion process of deep source rocks.The hydrocarbon expulsion process of source rocks can be categorized into three stages based on the contribution of different dynamics to the process:the first stage is dominated by compaction and diffusion to expel hydrocarbons,the second stage is dominated by product volume expansion and CPD,and the third stage is dominated by product volume expansion and CPD.This research offers new insights into hydrocarbon exploration in tight oil and gas reservoirs.

Pleiotropic Effect of tatC Mutation on Metabolism of Pathogen Yersinia enterocolitica

Objective To analyze the impact of depletion of the twin arginine translocation （TAT） system on virulence and physiology of Yersinia enterocolitica for a better understanding of its pathogenicity. Methods We constructed a △tatC：：Sp^R mutant of Yersinia enterocolitica by P1 phage mediated transduction using Escherichia coli K-12 △tatC：：Sp^R strain as a donor. Results A Pl-mediated genetic material transfer was found between the two species of enterobacteria, indicating a great potential of acquisition of antibiotic resistance in emergency of a new threatening pathogen by genetic material exchanges. Periplasmic trimethylamine N-oxidase reductase activity was detected in the wild type E enterocolitica strain and translocation of this enzyme was completely abolished by the △tatC：：Sp^R mutation. In addition, the △tatC：：Sp^R mutation showed a pleiotropic effect on the metabolism of E enterocolitica. However, the tat mutation did not seem to affect the mobility and virulence of Y. enterocolitica under the conditions used. Conclusion Unlike other pathogenic bacteria studied, the TAT system of E enterocolitica might play an important role in the pathogenic process, which is distinct from other pathogens, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and enterohemorrhagic E. coli O 157：H7.

Discussion on reprogramming of tumor energy metabolism and intervention of traditional Chinese medicine based on the theory of“collateral Q i stagnation”

The theory of stagnation of collateral Qi(Chinese medicine refers to the most fundamental and subtle substances thatconstitute the human body and maintain life activities,and also has the meaning of physiological functions)originates from the theory of collateral disease,which refers to the deficiency of Qi in the body’s collaterals,the loss of Qi and blood,and the failure of stagnation of collateral Qi,which leads to the loss of Qi,blood and body fluid,and the formation of pathological products such as deficiency,depression,phlegm,blood stasis in the local area,and ultimately damage the pathological process of collaterals.Based on the in-depth study of the pathogenesis of collateral Qi stagnation and the previous study of meridian channels,we believe that the key pathogenesis of the formation,evolution and spread of malignant tumors is“collateral Qi deficiency stagnation,collateral Qi stagnation and collateral Qi decay”.As an important energy resonance channel of the body,meridians play a key role in the process of material transformation and energy metabolism.It is believed that the small focus caused by the pathogenesis of stagnation is the cause of malignant transformation of tumor,the reprogramming of energy metabolism induced by the lesion of collateral Qi is the basis of the progress of tumor pathogenesis,and the formation of tumor microenvironment regulated by the tumor toxin vena is the root of alienation of tumor development.Guided by this theory,focusing on the correlation between collateral Qi and tumor energy metabolism,using Professor Hua Baojin's treatment method of“Regulating Qi and detoxifying”to prescribe drugs can adjust collateral Qi function,achieve the relative balance of internal environment,and then inhibit the progress of tumor.Based on the above understanding,this study tries to enlighten new diagnosis and treatment ideas under the guidance of“stagnation of collateral Qi”in traditional Chinese medicine,in order to provide some theoretical support for the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine in the process of tumor development.

From the imbalance of tumor amino acid metabolism,the application of fuzheng detoxification method in interfering with the transformation of colitis cancer was discussed

Objective:From the perspective of tumor amino acid metabolism imbalance,the application of fuzheng detoxification method in intervening in the transformation of colitis cancer was discussed.Methods:By consulting CNKI's concept of tumor microenvironment,energy metabolism,amino acid metabolism,and colitis cancer transformation,it provides theoretical and data support for research purposes.Results:The study found that the transformation of colitis cancer refers to the metabolic imbalance of the tumor microenvironment under the condition of repeated stimulation of chronic inflammatory responses of colon tissue,which is mainly related to energy metabolism,sugar metabolism,fat metabolism,and amino acid metabolism imbalance,which promotes the transformation of the inflammatory microenvironment to the tumor microenvironment.Amino acids as an important source of nutrients for cells,its metabolic imbalance is an important cause of inflammation and cancer transformation.Conclusion:Chinese medicine believes that the transformation of inflammation and cancer is mainly related to the incurable treatment of evil in the internal organs,the loss of Qi,and the poison damage to the blood network.Colon cancer disease mechanism is always positive deficiency and stasis,the pathogenesis is based on the virtual standard,the virtual and real are mixed,and the clinical use of correct detoxification to adjust the balance of the body.

电针预处理通过抑制NF-kB/NLRP3信号通路介导炎症和凋亡改善大鼠脑卒中后痉挛

目的探讨电针预处理诱导NF-κB/NLRP3信号通路及炎症和凋亡在脑卒中后挛治疗中的潜在机制。方法SPF级雄性SD大鼠18只随机分为:假手术组(sham),模型组(I/R),电针治疗组(I/R+EP),每组6只。假手术组仅暴露不做阻塞,模型组进行中动脉闭塞模型,电针组使用电针治疗曲鬓穴和百会穴,持续治疗3 d。采用HE、Nissl、TUNEL染色检测大鼠脑组织病理变化情况。ELISA法检测各组IL-4、IL-6、TNF-α、TMAO的水平变化情况。采用qRT-PCR、Western blotting和免疫组化检测NF-κB p65、NLRP3、caspase-3、caspase-9 mRNA和蛋白水平。结果与假手术组相比,模型组的神经功能评分增加(P<0.05),肌张力增增加(P<0.05),新事物识别时间减少(P<0.05),海马细胞排列不均、松散和轮廓不清晰(P<0.05),细胞凋亡数量显着增加(P<0.05),促炎因子IL-6和TNF-α,NF-B p65、NLRP3、caspase-3和caspase-9水平上升(P<0.05)。与模型组相比,电针治疗组神经功能评分下降,肌张力评分下降,新事物识别时间增加(P>0.05),海马细胞排列紧密规则,染色均匀,轮廓清晰(P<0.05),活神经元数量增加(P<0.05),细胞凋亡明显减少(P<0.05),促炎因子IL-6和TNF-α水平下降,抑炎因子IL-4水平上升(P<0.05)。此外,电针治疗抑制了脑组织中NLRP3、caspase-3、caspase-9和NF-B p65的表达(P<0.05)。结论电针预处理有助于缓解大鼠脑卒中后痉挛,这是因为它阻断了NF-B/NLRP3通路,抑制炎症反应和细胞凋亡。

Transient AC Overvoltage Suppression Orientated Reactive Power Control of the Wind Turbine in the LCC-HVDC Sending Grid

High-voltage direct current(HVDC) transmission is a crucial way to solve the reverse distribution of clean energy and loads. The line commutated converter-based HVDC(LCCHVDC) has become a vital structure for HVDC due to its high technological maturity and economic advantages. During the DC fault of LCC-HVDC, such as commutation failure, the reactive power regulation of the AC grid always lags the DC control process, causing overvoltage in the AC sending grid, which brings off-grid risk to the wind power generation based on power electronic devices. Nevertheless, considering that wind turbine generators have fast and flexible reactive power control capability, optimizing the reactive power control of wind turbines to participate in the transient overvoltage suppression of the sending grid not only improves the operational safety at the equipment level but also enhances the voltage stability of the system. This paper firstly analyses the impact of wind turbine's reactive power on AC transient overvoltage. Then, it proposes an improved voltage-reactive power control strategy, which contains a reactive power control delay compensation and a power command optimization based on the voltage time series prediction. The delay compensation is used to reduce the contribution of the untimely reactive power of wind turbines on transient overvoltage, and the power command optimization enables wind turbines to have the ability to regulate transient overvoltage, leading to the variation of AC voltage, thus suppressing the transient overvoltage. Finally, the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are verified in a ±800kV/5000MW LCC-HVDC sending grid model based on MATLAB/Simulink.

Review of the Analysis and Suppression for High-frequency Oscillations of the Grid-connected Wind Power Generation System

High-frequency oscillation(HFO)of gridconnected wind power generation systems(WPGS)is one of the most critical issues in recent years that threaten the safe access of WPGS to the grid.Ensuring the WPGS can damp HFO is becoming more and more vital for the development of wind power.The HFO phenomenon of wind turbines under different scenarios usually has different mechanisms.Hence,engineers need to acquire the working mechanisms of the different HFO damping technologies and select the appropriate one to ensure the effective implementation of oscillation damping in practical engineering.This paper introduces the general assumptions of WPGS when analyzing HFO,systematically summarizes the reasons for the occurrence of HFO in different scenarios,deeply analyses the key points and difficulties of HFO damping under different scenarios,and then compares the technical performances of various types of HFO suppression methods to provide adequate references for engineers in the application of technology.Finally,this paper discusses possible future research difficulties in the problem of HFO,as well as the possible future trends in the demand for HFO damping.

Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid regulates tissue inflammation and apoptosis in mice with influenza virus pneumonia

Background:The influenza A virus is the primary cause of respiratory infections and poses a global health risk.Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid(PDL)exhibits anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.PDL is commonly employed in clinical practice to manage upper respiratory tract infections.However,there is still much to uncover regarding its potential therapeutic mechanism.Methods:Institute of cancer research mice were infected with influenza A virus via nasal drip.The general state of the mice,lung index,and lung index inhibition rate were used to evaluate the efficacy of PDL.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,western blotting,and immunohistochemistry were used to observe the presence of proteins and cytokines in the lung tissue.Apoptosis was evaluated using the TUNEL assay.Results:PDL improved the mental state of influenza A virus-infected mice,reduced the lung index,and inhibited viral replication.The expression of interleukin-1βand tumor necrosis factor-αwere decreased,whereas the expression of interleukin-10 in the lung tissue was increased due to PDL treatment.In addition,PDL treatment modulated Toll-like receptor 4 and MyD88 expressions in the lung tissues.PDL significantly reduced apoptosis and decreased cleaved caspase-3 and PARP levels,whereas increased B-cell lymphoma-2 expression in the lung tissue.Notably,the moderate-dose group of PDL exhibited a more pronounced effect.These findings indicate that PDL exerts a protective effect against pneumonia injury in influenza A virus-infected mice.Conclusion:PDL inhibited the inflammatory response and regulated apoptosis by regulating Toll-like receptor 4 and MyD88 protein expressions,thereby protecting the lung tissue from viral infection-induced lung tissue injury.

热轧带钢镰刀弯产生原因与控制

热轧带钢是重要的钢铁产品,热连轧是热轧带钢生产的主要方式之一,其中带钢镰刀弯是热轧产线的一个重要指标。实际热轧带钢生产中,成品带钢头部和尾部都会产生镰刀弯,对后续的卷取工艺造成不利因素,对成品质量也起到了重大的影响,同时易导致轧制跑偏产生的废钢事故。本文主要对热轧生产中出现的镰刀弯的原因和相应控制手段进行阐述,为进一步提高轧制的稳定性和产品质量,积累一定经验。

中华传统文化对外传播中的现代“拼贴”与转化研究

在全球化背景下,“拼贴”策略在中华传统文化的现代转化与对外传播中展现出了巨大潜力,尤其是在影视产业、游戏产业等文化领域中。不同文化类型根据各自的媒介特性,将中华传统文化与现代元素进行“拼贴”,并通过多种艺术形式与传播媒介的相互交融,成功创造出了具有文化特色且具备国际竞争力的文化产品。然而,中华传统文化的对外传播仍面临着符号单一、元素堆砌、文化偏差等诸多挑战,要实现中华传统文化有效传播,则需要通过中西方文化“拼贴”、精选文化元素、科技赋能文化体系等策略,适应不断变化的文化环境与受众需求,进一步提升中国的文化软实力。

World’s top 50 high-impact research studies in traditional medicine in 2024

Introduction To promote the preservation,innovation,and development of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and facilitate the global sharing of modern research achievements in TCM,the editorial board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine(AHM)selected high-impact articles in the field of TCM,ethnopharmacology,and acupuncture on 2023.This year’s selection was jointly organized by the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China,China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine,and Wolters Kluwer.Following a rigorous evaluation process,The World Top 50 High-Impact Research of Traditional Medicine,”published in 2022,was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the third High-Quality Development Conference of Traditional Chinese Medicine on April 10,2024.This initiative aimed to promote international cooperation and exchange and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements.

新型冠状病毒感染核酸/抗原转阴后常见症中医诊断与疗效评价专家共识

部分新冠康复患者在核酸/抗原检测转阴后,仍然存在一系列持续、反复或新发症状,这已成为需要关注的新公共卫生问题。中医药在新冠病毒感染的预防、治疗和康复阶段均发挥了重要作用。为进一步规范临床医生对中医药治疗新冠核酸/抗原转阴后常见症的诊疗行为,特邀请一线临床专家就新冠感染核酸/抗原转阴后常见症的概念、病因病机、临床表现、中医治疗及注意事项等进行讨论,形成专家共识。中医、西医、中西医结合医师在临床实践和研究中可参考本文件。

短链脂肪酸对糖尿病的调节机制及应用

膳食纤维(dietary fiber, DF)或抗性淀粉(resistant starch, RS)等益生元在肠道中被肠道细菌发酵,主要产物为短链脂肪酸(short-chain fatty acid, SCFAs)。短链脂肪酸可以通过多种途径对糖尿病产生有益的影响。肠道微生物群也与糖尿病发病机制密切相关,其在宿主免疫系统、饮食中的能量摄入以及人类基因表达的改变方面都起着至关重要的作用。本综述旨在总结肠道微生物群和短链脂肪酸在糖尿病中的作用来促进使用益生元和益生菌来预防和治疗这些代谢紊乱疾病综合策略的发展。

Evaluation and re-understanding of the global natural gas hydrate resources

Natural gas hydrate(NGH)has been widely considered as an alternative to conventional oil and gas resources in the future energy resource supply since Trofimuk’s first resource assessment in 1973.At least 29 global estimates have been published from various studies so far,among which 24 estimates are greater than the total conventional gas resources.If drawn in chronological order,the 29 historical resource estimates show a clear downward trend,reflecting the changes in our perception with respect to its resource potential with increasing our knowledge on the NGH with time.A time series of the 29 estimates was used to establish a statistical model for predict the future trend.The model produces an expected resource value of 41.46×1012 m3 at the year of 2050.The statistical trend projected future gas hydrate resource is only about 10%of total natural gas resource in conventional reservoir,consistent with estimates of global technically recoverable resources(TRR)in gas hydrate from Monte Carlo technique based on volumetric and material balance approaches.Considering the technical challenges and high cost in commercial production and the lack of competitive advantages compared with rapid growing unconventional and renewable resources,only those on the very top of the gas hydrate resource pyramid will be added to future energy supply.It is unlikely that the NGH will be the major energy source in the future.

Core Outcome Set for Clinical Trials on Coronavirus Disease 2019(COS-COVID)

自2019年12月新型冠状病毒肺炎(Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID-19)暴发以来,已有大量相关临床研究完成注册或已启动。然而,不同研究间临床结局指标存在显著的异质性,同时一些不关键的指标会造成研究资源的浪费。本研究旨在构建COVID-19临床试验核心结局指标集(core outcome set, COS),为相关临床研究方案设计、开展和证据转化提供参考。本研究的实施参照《有效性试验核心结局指标(COMET)手册》(1.0版),研究组成员包括呼吸系统和危重医学、中医学、循证医学、临床药理学、统计学专家以及医学杂志编辑等。通过检索临床试验注册网站(chictr.org.cn和clinicaltrials.gov)中COVID-19相关临床研究方案,提取方案中的结局指标,形成指标池。78个COVID-19临床试验方案纳入研究,收集结局指标259个,合并规范后确定132个结局指标,涉及7个指标域。经遴选,形成了包括58个结局指标在内的初始指标清单。经过两轮德尔菲调查和一轮共识会议,最终确立针对COVID-19不同临床分型的核心指标集(COS-COVID)。COS-COVID包括1个轻型指标(病毒核酸检测转阴时间)、4个普通型指标(住院时间、复合事件发生率、临床症状积分和病毒核酸检测转阴时间)、5个重型指标(复合事件发生率、住院时间、PaO2/FiO2、机械通气时间和病毒核酸检测转阴时间)、1个危重型指标(全因死亡率)及1个康复期指标(肺功能)。COS-COVID作为目前临床评价COVID-19干预效果最具临床价值及操作性的指标集合,对证据评估和决策具有重要意义。随着对疾病认知的不断深入和COS-COVID应用的反馈,课题组将对本核心指标集进行进一步完善并更新。

Hyperhomocysteinemia induces injury in olfactory bulb neurons by downregulating Hes1 and Hes5 expression

Hyperhomocysteinemia has been shown to be associated with neurodegenerative diseases; however, lesions or histological changes and mechanisms underlying homocysteine-induced injury in olfactory bulb neurons remain unclear. In this study, hyperhomocysteinemia was induced in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice with 1.7% methionine. Pathological changes in the olfactory bulb were observed through hematoxylin-eosin and Pischingert staining. Cell apoptosis in the olfactory bulb was determined through terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling （TUNEL） staining. Transmission electron microscopy revealed an abnormal ultrastructure of neurons. Furthermore, immunoreactivity and expression of the hairy enhancer of the split 1 （Hesl） and Hess were measured using immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and western blot assay. Our results revealed no significant structural abnormality in the ol- factory bulb of hyperhomocysteinemic mice. However, the number of TUNEL-positive cells increased in the olfactory bulb, lipofuscin and vacuolization were visible in mitochondria, and the expression of Hes1 and Hes5 decreased. These findings confirm that hyperhomocyste- inemia induces injury in olfactory bulb neurons by downregulating Hes1 and Hes5 expression.

Cellulose Nanopaper:Fabrication,Functionalization,and Applications

Cellulose nanopaper has shown great potential in diverse fields including optoelectronic devices,food packaging,biomedical application,and so forth,owing to their various advantages such as good flexibility,tunable light transmittance,high thermal stability,low thermal expansion coefficient,and superior mechanical properties.Herein,recent progress on the fabrication and applications of cellulose nanopaper is summarized and discussed based on the analyses of the latest studies.We begin with a brief introduction of the three types of nanocellulose:cellulose nanocrystals,cellulose nanofibrils and bacterial cellulose,recapitulating their differences in preparation and properties.Then,the main preparation methods of cellulose nanopaper including filtration method and casting method as well as the newly developed technology are systematically elaborated and compared.Furthermore,the advanced applications of cellulose nanopaper including energy storage,electronic devices,water treatment,and high-performance packaging materials were highlighted.Finally,the prospects and ongoing challenges of cellulose nanopaper were summarized.