The ALMA-QUARKS Survey.Ⅱ.The ACA 1.3 mm Continuum Source Catalog and the Assembly of Dense Gas in Massive Star-Forming Clumps

Leveraging the high resolution,sensitivity,and wide frequency coverage of the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array(ALMA),the QUARKS survey,standing for“Querying Underlying mechanisms of massive star formation with ALMA-Resolved gas Kinematics and Structures”,is observing 139 massive starforming clumps at ALMA Band 6(λ~1.3 mm).This paper introduces the Atacama Compact Array(ACA)7 m data of the QUARKS survey,describing the ACA observations and data reduction.Combining multiwavelength data,we provide the first edition of QUARKS atlas,offering insights into the multiscale and multiphase interstellar medium in high-mass star formation.The ACA 1.3 mm catalog includes 207 continuum sources that are called ACA sources.Their gas kinetic temperatures are estimated using three formaldehyde transitions with a non-LTE radiation transfer model,and the mass and density are derived from a dust emission model.The ACA sources are massive(16–84 percentile values of 6–160 M_(⊙)),gravity-dominated(M∝R^(1.1))fragments within massive clumps,with supersonic turbulence(M>1)and embedded star-forming protoclusters.We find a linear correlation between the masses of the fragments and the massive clumps,with a ratio of 6%between the two.When considering fragments as representative of dense gas,the ratio indicates a dense gas fraction(DGF)of 6%,although with a wide scatter ranging from 1%to 10%.If we consider the QUARKS massive clumps to be what is observed at various scales,then the size-independent DGF indicates a self-similar fragmentation or collapsing mode in protocluster formation.With the ACA data over four orders of magnitude of luminosity-to-mass ratio(L/M),we find that the DGF increases significantly with L/M,which indicates clump evolutionary stage.We observed a limited fragmentation at the subclump scale,which can be explained by a dynamic global collapse process.

The updated weeping forsythia genome reveals the genomic basis for the evolution and the forsythin and forsythoside A biosynthesis

Weeping forsythia (Forsythia suspensa,Oleaceae) is a deciduous broad-leaved tree species distributed in the warm temperate zone of China.However,the species still lacks a chromosome-level genome.In this study,the former draft genome (Accession No.WIPI00000000) of weeping forsythia was assembled into 14 chromosomes with a 712.9 Mb genome size.Weeping forsythia underwent a and b whole-genome duplication events.After the divergence between weeping forsythia and Olea europaea,1 453 gene families had a significant expansion,and 1 146 gene families had a significant contraction.The enrichment pathways and ontologies of expanded genes suggested that the tillering,photosynthesis and growth capacity of weeping forsythia were enhanced after the divergence of weeping forsythia and O.europaea.The contracted genes suggested that the resistance of weeping forsythia to cold and drought was weakened.The last glacial period led to a significant decline in the effective population size of weeping forsythia.Forty-six candidate genes were identified for the synthesis of the forsythin and forsythoside A by genomic and transcriptomic data.In this study,we improved the previous draft genome of weeping forsythia.Our genome will provide genomic resources for the subsequent evolution and breeding research of weeping forsythia.

Mixed Cations Enabled Combined Bulk and Interfacial Passivation for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Here,we report a mixed GAI and MAI(MGM)treatment method by forming a 2D alternating-cation-interlayer(ACI)phase(n=2)perovskite layer on the 3D perovskite,modulating the bulk and interfacial defects in the perovskite films simultaneously,leading to the suppressed nonradiative recombination,longer lifetime,higher mobility,and reduced trap density.Consequently,the devices’performance is enhanced to 24.5%and 18.7%for 0.12 and 64 cm^(2),respectively.In addition,the MGM treatment can be applied to a wide range of perovskite compositions,including MA-,FA-,MAFA-,and CsFAMA-based lead halide perovskites,making it a general method for preparing efficient perovskite solar cells.Without encapsulation,the treated devices show improved stabilities.

Effect of Styrene on the Properties of Transparent Flame Retardant Unsaturated Phosphate Copolymer

The effect of styrene on unsaturated phosphate ester polymers was investigated. Copolymerization was carried out by adding different proportions of styrene when the unsaturated phosphate was polymerized to obtain an unsaturated phosphate-styrene copolymer. The structure and crosslink density of the copolymer was determined by fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra and gel fraction (G) testing. The heat resistance and flame retardancy of the polymer were tested by thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis, limiting oxygen index (LOI) and micro-combustion calorimeter (MCC). The infrared test proved that the styrene was successfully introduced into the polymer system. The gelation test results showed that the introduction of the rigid benzene ring increased the crosslink density of the copolymer. The tensile strength increased from 17.84 MPa to 34.63 MPa, and the impact strength remained stable within a certain range. At the same time, the solid ultraviolet absorption test results showed that the light transmittance of the materials was higher than 90%. The TG and DTG spectra showed that the heat resistance of the polymer was improved, but the residual carbon ratio was reduced from 30.47% to 25.54%. The LOI value decreased from 29.0% to 26.1%, and the UL-94 vertical burn rating was all V-0.

Ultrafine polycrystalline titania nanofibers for superior sodium storage

Sodium ion batteries have a huge potential for large-scale energy storage for the low cost and abundance of sodium resources. In this work, a novel structure of ultrafine polycrystalline TiO2 nanofibers is prepared on nickel foam/carbon cloth by a simple vapor deposition method. The as-prepared TiO2 nanofibers show excellent performance when used as anodes for sodium-ion batteries. Specifically, the TiO2 nanofibers@nickel foam electrode delivers a high reversible capacity of 263.2 m Ahg^-1 at 0.2 C and maintains a considerable capacity of 144.2 m Ahg^-1 at 10 C. The TiO2 nanofibers@carbon cloth electrode also shows excellent high-rate capability, sustaining a capacity of 148 m Ahg^-1 after 20 0 0 cycles at 10 C. It is believed that the novel nanofibrous structure increases the contact area with the electrolyte and greatly shortens the sodium ion diffusion distance, and meanwhile, the polycrystalline nature of nanofibers exposes more intercalation sites for sodium storage. Furthermore, the density functional theory calculations exhibit strong ionic interactions between the exposed TiO2(101) facets and sodium ions, leading to a preferable sodiation/desodiation process. The unique structural features endow the TiO2 nanofibers electrodes great advantages in rapid sodium storage with an outstanding high-rate capability.

A Velocity-Adaptive Handover Scheme for Mobile WiMAX

Mobile WiMAX is a wireless networking system based on the IEEE 802.16e standard. In order to support mobile, some kinds of handover schemes must be adopted, and the hard handover is defined as mandatory. Since the data transmission should be paused during the hard handover process, it causes handover delay in mobile communication. The handover delay makes severe degradation in system performance when implemented in real-time applications such as IPTV and VoIP. The existing draft standard considers only the received signal strength when deciding handover initiation. However, the velocity factor also has an important influence on handover initiation and can not be neglected. To deal with these problems, this article proposes a velocity-adaptive handover scheme. This scheme adopts dynamic handover threshold according to different velocity to skip some unnecessary handover stages, reduces handover delay and enhances the network resource utilization. The simulation result and performance analysis validate the efficiency of the proposed scheme.

Effects of Pyridoxine on Selected Appetite Regulating Peptides mRNA Expression in Hypothalamic PVN/ARC Nuclei and Gastrointestinal Tract Tissues

An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of dietary pyridoxine on the gene expression of appetite-regulating peptides in the hypothalamus and gastrointestinal tract of rabbits. Thirty-two rabbits were randomly divided into 2 treatments for 8 weeks (16 replicates/group and 1 rabbit/replicate). The treatments were fed a basal diet (control, measured pyridoxine content is 4.51 mg/kg) and the basal diet with a pyridoxine supplementation at 10 mg/kg (pyridoxine, measured pyridoxine content is 14.64 mg/kg). The results showed that dietary pyridoxine did not significantly alter the mRNA levels of neuropeptide Y, agouti related peptide, pro-opiomelanocortin and cocaine, amphetamine regulated transcript, peptide YY and cholecystokinin in arcuate nucleus, peptide YY in jejunum and ileum, and cholecystokinin in duodenum, jejunum and ileum (P > 0.05). Compared with the control, the mRNA levels of corticotropin-releasing hormone and melanocortin 4 receptor in paraventricular nuclei and peptide YY in duodenum were significantly decreased after pyridoxine treatment (P 0.05). In conclusion, the appetite genes of melanocortin 4 receptor and corticotropin-releasing hormone in paraventricular nuclei and peptide YY in duodenum are involved in the pyridoxine-caused hyperphagia.

A New Algorithm of Mobile Node Localization Based on RSSI

Position mobile node coordinate is a key component to determine the accuracy and efficiency of positioning in wireless sensor networks. Flexible location algorithm admits to adjust the accuracy and time cost of positioning based on the users references. This paper develops a location algorithm named Signal Strengthening Dynamic Value (SSDV) based on the database of RSSI to position the mobile node in terms of the value of beacon nodes RSSI. The proposed algorithm has successfully improved the accuracy of mobile nodes positioning and real-time, and simulation results show high performance in effectiveness of the algorithm.

Optimal Deployment with Self-Healing Movement Algo-rithm for Particular Region in Wireless Sensor Network

Optimizing deployment of sensors with self-healing ability is an efficient way to solve the problems of cov-erage, connectivity and the dead nodes in WSNs. This work discusses the particular relationship between the monitoring range and the communication range, and proposes an optimal deployment with self-healing movement algorithm for closed or semi-closed area with irregular shape, which can not only satisfy both coverage and connectivity by using as few nodes as possible, but also compensate the failure of nodes by mobility in WSNs. We compute the maximum efficient range of several neighbor sensors based on the dif-ferent relationships between monitoring range and communication range with consideration of the complex boundary or obstacles in the region, and combine it with the Euclidean Minimum Spanning Tree (EMST) algorithm to ensure the coverage and communication of Region of Interest (ROI). Besides, we calculate the location of dead nodes by Geometry Algorithm, and move the higher priority nodes to replace them by an-other Improved Virtual Force Algorithm (IVFA). Eventually, simulation results based-on MATLAB are presented, which do show that this optimal deployment with self-healing movement algorithm can ensure the coverage and communication of an entire region by requiring the least number of nodes and effectively compensate the loss of the networks.

The Design of an Intelligent Security Access Control System Based on Fingerprint Sensor FPC1011C

This paper deals with the design of an intelligent access control system based on the fingerprint sensor FPC- 1011C. The design uses the S3C2410 and TMS320VC5510A as the system processor. A fingerprint acquisition module and a wireless alarm module were designed by using the fingerprint sensor FPC1011C and GPRS module SIM100 respectively. The whole system was implemented wireless alarm through messages and GPRS-Internet in the GSM/GPRS web. In order to achieve the simple and high Real-time system, the μC-Linux system migration was also implemented.

Two-phase real-time rendering method for realistic water refraction

Background Realistic rendering has been an important g oal of several interactive applications,which requires an efficient virtual simulation of many special effects that are common in the real world.However,refraction is often ignored in these applications.Rendering the refraction effect is extremely complicated and time-consuming.Methods In this study,a simple,efficient,and fast rendering technique of water refraction effects is proposed.This technique comprises a broad and narrow phase.In the broad phase,the water surface is considered flat.The vertices of underwater meshes are transformed based on Snell's Law.In the narrow phase,the effects of waves on the water surface are examined.Every pixel on the water surface mesh is collected by a screen-space method with an extra rendering pass.The broad phase redirects most pixels that need to be recalculated in the narrow phase to the pixels in the rendering buffer.Results We analyzed the performances of three different conventional methods and ours in rendering refraction effects for the same scenes.The proposed method obtains higher frame rate and physical accuracy comparing with other methods.It is used in several game scenes,and realistic water refraction effects can be generated efficiently.Conclusions The two-phase water refraction method produces a tradeoff between efficiency and quality.It is easy to implement in modern game engines,and thus improve the quality of rendering scenes in video games or other real-ti me applications.

Schistosoma infection,KRAS mutation status,and prognosis of colorectal cancer

To the Editor:Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide,and several pathogens with carcinogenic potential,such as Schistosoma,have been associated with an increased risk of CRC.As a frequently mutated gene in CRC patients,kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog(KRAS)helps to determine the selection of CRC therapies.Therefore,we aimed to elucidate the association among Schistosoma infection,KRAS mutation status,and the prognosis of CRC in this study.

通过调节交联空穴传输材料三线态能级实现溶液法制备高效的热活化延迟荧光有机电致发光二极管

具有高三线态能级的交联空穴传输材料能够平衡发光层载流子的复合并有效抑制三线态激子的猝灭,对制备高性能溶液法有机电致发光二极管具有重要意义.本文设计合成了两种具有不同母核的新型交联空穴传输材料,V-p-DBT和V-p-DBF.与已报道的交联空穴传输材料V-p-TPD相比,二苯并噻吩和二苯并呋喃母核的引入增加了分子的扭转角,使两种化合物具有更高的三线态能级,分别为2.57和2.64 e V.通过瞬态荧光光谱证明它们能够有效地抑制三线态激子的猝灭.交联的空穴传输层表现出优异的抗溶剂能力和溶液工艺所需的理化性质.其中,基于V-p-DBF的绿色热活化延迟荧光有机发光二极管获得了79.94 cd A-1的最大电流效率和24.35%的最大外量子效率.这项工作为实现溶液法制备的有机电致发光二极管提供了一种新的分子设计策略.

糜蛋白酶提高膜蛋白质谱分析序列覆盖率的胶内消化方法

近年来,质谱技术在膜蛋白结构与功能研究中被广泛应用。由于膜蛋白的跨膜结构域含有大量疏水性氨基酸,常常导致液质串联质谱检测的序列覆盖率较低,从而限制了质谱技术在膜蛋白结构与功能研究中的应用。文中利用人的整合膜蛋白维生素K环氧化物还原酶为模型,优化胶内消化条件,建立了一种稳定提高膜蛋白质谱序列覆盖率的糜蛋白酶胶内消化方法。通过探索钙离子浓度、pH值和缓冲体系对序列覆盖率、检测特异肽段的总数和类型以及特异肽段大小的影响,发现在5–10 mmol/L钙离子浓度、pH 8.0–8.5的Tris-HCl缓冲液中,可以兼顾序列覆盖率和肽段的多样性。该方法可以使膜蛋白的质谱覆盖率达到80%以上,将在膜蛋白结构与功能、膜蛋白相互作用位点的鉴定以及膜蛋白与小分子药物结合位点的鉴定等研究中具有广泛的应用价值。

伴随式反溶剂工程控制钙钛矿晶粒二次生长及其高效太阳能电池

钙钛矿活性层的晶界数量和界面性质是影响太阳能电池性能的关键因素.本文建立了一种简单快捷的伴随退火工艺,采用反溶剂邻二氯苯(o-Ph Cl2)或氯苯(Ph Cl)抑制FA(0.80)MA(0.15)Cs(0.05)Pb-(I(0.85)Br(0.15))3薄膜退火阶段溶剂分子的挥发,诱导晶粒二次生长.通过X射线衍射(XRD)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)研究了反溶剂分子对钙钛矿薄膜晶相转变、晶界融合和形貌演化的影响,阐明了反溶剂分子能够有效抑制薄膜中溶剂挥发、促进微晶溶解并沿大晶粒表面的二次有序生长的机制.研究表明,通过该反溶剂工程能够有效增大活性层的晶粒尺寸,钝化表面缺陷,促进载流子的分离与传输,提高钙钛矿太阳能电池的能量转换效率(PCE)和稳定性.由oPh Cl2诱导二次生长的钙钛矿薄膜制备的器件PCE达到20.72%,在室内自然环境,45%±5%相对湿度下老化2400 h,电池的效率保持在初始值的85%以上.

Influences of Meteorological Conditions on Interannual Variations of Particulate Matter Pollution during Winter in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Area

To investigate the interannual variations of particulate matter （PM） pollution in winter, this paper examines the pollution characteristics of PM with aerodynamic diameters of less than 2.5 and 10 μm （i.e., PM2.5 and PM10）, and their relationship to meteorological conditions over the Beijing municipality, Tianjin municipality, and Hebei Province--an area called Jing-Jin-Ji （JJJ, hereinafter）-in December 2013-16. The meteorological conditions during this period are also analyzed. The regional average concentrations of PM2.5 （PM10） over the JJJ area during this period were 148.6 （236.4）, 100.1 （166.4）, 140.5 （204.5）, and 141.7 （203.1） μg m^-3, respectively. The high occurrence frequencies of cold air outbreaks, a strong Siberian high, high wind speeds and boundary layer height, and low temperature and relative humidity, were direct meteorological causes of the low PM concentration in December 2014. A combined analysis of PM pollution and meteorological conditions implied that control measures have resulted in an effective improvement in air quality. Using the same emissions inventory in December 2013-16, a modeling analysis showed emissions of PM2.5 to decrease by 12.7%, 8.6%, and 8.3% in December 2014, 2015, and 2016, respectively, each compared with the previous year, over the JJJ area.

Predicting Perinatal Outcomes in Fetuses with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Using Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a congenital fetal disease,which mainly causes pulmonary hypoplasia and pulmonary hypertension.Effective early prenatal diagnosis can detect and predict the prognosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in infants,thus provide a reference for prenatal counseling,early intervention,and potential choices for the child’s family.Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are the most commonly used methods for non-invasive examination of the fetus.This paper discusses evaluation parameters based on these two imaging modalities.

Phase-shifting technique applied to circular harmonic-based joint transform correlator

The phase-shifting technique is applied to the circular harmonic expansion-based jointtransform correlator. Computer simulation has shown that the light efficiency and the discrimination capability are greatly enhanced, and the full rotation invariance is preserved after the phase-shifting technique has been used. A rotation-invariant optical pattern recognition with high discrimination capability and high light efficiency is obtained. The influence of the additive noise on the performance of the correlator is also investigated. However, the anti-noise capability of this kind of correlator still needs improving.

The preparation and performance analysis of zirconium-modified aluminum phosphate-based high-temperature(RT-1500℃)resistant adhesive for joining alumina in extreme environment

High-temperature-resistant adhesives are critical materials in the aerospace field.The zirconium-modified aluminum phosphate-based adhesives developed in this work had the advantage of adjustable thermal expansibility,achieving a high matching of coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)with alumina.The introduction of zirconium can significantly improve the thermal stability of the adhesive matrix,and the Zr/Al ratio substantially affects the various reaction processes inside the adhesive,especially the types of zirconium-containing compounds.Most of the zirconium-containing compounds in the A7Z3 adhesive were ZrO2 only when the mass ratio of zirconium hydroxide to aluminum hydroxide was 3:7,which was the key reason why it had the highest CTE.The room-temperature bonding strength of A7Z3 after heat treatment at 1500℃reached 67.2 MPa.After pretreatment at 1500℃,the high-temperature bonding strength of A7Z3 was greater than 50 MPa in the range of(room temperature)RT-1000℃.After 40 thermal cycles between RT and 1500℃,the bonding strength still reached 10 MPa.Physical bonding occurred at temperatures below 1000℃,while chemical bonding dominated above 1000℃based on the generation of Al5BO9 and mullite at the interfaces.