Morphological comparison and molecular marker screening of three Skeletonema species found in Changjiang(Yangtze)River Basin

In our recent investigations of diatom diversity,we studied three species,namely,Skeletonema costatum,Skeletonema subsalsum,and Skeletonema potamos.Although they have been found frequently in Changjiang(Yangtze)River Basin,their morphological and molecular identification is difficult in taxonomy.Therefore,to integrate morphological and molecular biological approaches,we compared systematically their morphological characters and performed phylogenetic analysis.Twelve strains of Skeletonema were collected and isolated from Shanghai and Jiangsu,China,and their morphological characteristics were examined by light microscopy(LM)and the scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Based on morphological comparison,we determined that S.potamos is easy to distinguish from the other two species.The heavily silicified areolae,undulated or cleft distal ends of terminal fultoportula processes(TFPPs),absence of basal pores of fultoportula processes(FPPs),the rootlike protrusions of FPPs,and no interlocking connection are the stable characteristics that can be used to identify S.potamos.However,there are only two features that can distinguish S.costatum from S.subsalsum,namely the location of terminal rimoportulae(TRPs)and the distal shape of TFPPs.In addition,we amplified and sequenced nine common genetic markers from the strains,from which 101 sequences were obtained,constructed phylogenetic trees based on the nine genes and evaluated that seven genes can be used to identify S.potamos,and revealed that S.subsalsum is the closest known relative of S.costatum,and only ATP synthetase beta-subunit gene(atp B)is able to distinguish them from each other,which strongly support that it is an effective molecular marker for Skeletonema.This work provided a theoretical basis for the taxonomic study of Skeletonema.

The first mitogenome of Lauraceae(Cinnamomum chekiangense)

There are three distinct genetic systems in higher plants,the dominant nuclear genome and the semi-autonomous organelle genomes(plastids and mitochondria).In contrast to the conserved plastid genome(plastome),the plant mitochondrial genome(mitogenome)is characterized by an intriguing“evolutionary paradox”distinguished by a remarkably low mutation rate but with a significantly high rearrangement rate(Palmer and Herbon,1988;Lai et al.,2022).

Genetic types and distinguished characteristics of dolomite and the origin of dolomite reservoirs

To find out the origin of dolomite, the precipitation of primary dolomite, and the formation of pores in dolomite, petrologic and geochemical characteristics of typical samples from Sichuan and Tarim Basin were analyzed based on the previous understandings, and three aspects of results were achieved.(1) A classification of dolomite origins based on petrologic features, forming environment, and time sequence was proposed, which shows clear boundaries of diagenetic and characteristic realms and evolved clues between different types of dolomite.(2) Petrographic and geochemical identification marks for different types of dolomite were presented, revealing that the orderly geochemical variation of different types of dolomite is the response to the change of forming environment of dolomite during continuous time sequence.(3) The contribution of dolomitization to the formation of porosity was re-evaluated, revealing that the porosity in dolomite was mostly attributed to the primary pores and supergene dissolution and burial dissolution, and early dolomitization was conducive to the preservation of primary pores. These understandings are of great theoretical significance for identifying the origins and types of dolomite, and can guide the prediction of dolomite reservoirs.

The Distinguished Features of Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (edition 3)

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English is one of the commonly-used dictionaries for English learners,in order to help English learners learn more about the Longman Dictionary and make use of it better,the main common features of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English group are summarized in this essay and based on that,the distinguished features and the deficiencies of the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English(edition 3) are analyzed.

WANG DIANZUO—DISTINGUISHED EXPERT OF MINERAL PROCESSING

Mr. Vang Dianzuo was born in 1934, He entered Central-South Inst-

Distinguished Representation of Criteria Based on Trapezoidal Fuzzy Numbers and Fuzzy Memberships in Selection of Contractors

More attention has been drawn to the selection of contractors in recent years,but little research has been conducted on distinguishing representation of performance values for qualitative and quantitative criteria in one decision-making(DM) problem yet.Thus a novel method based on fuzzy number is proposed to solve the representation issue,in which linguistic terms and fuzzy memberships are used to separately describe qualitative and quantitative criteria,and then the linguistic terms are translated into fuzzy numbers which will be defuzzified and unified with fuzzy memberships.The novel method is used to develop a synthetic decision model for selection of contractors.The model is developed to verify the feasibility of the novel method,which(1) builds a twolevel criteria system based on survey and literature summary;(2)utilizes the analytic network process(ANP) to determine criteria weights;(3) uses the novel method to make different representations of performance values for qualitative and quantitative criteria in one DM problem and then unifies different representations for decision matrices;(4) utilizes three multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM) methods containing simple additive weighting(SAW),technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution(TOPSIS) and complex proportional assessment(COPRAS) to deal with decision matrices.Besides,a case of contractor selection is given to check the novel method by applying developed model,and the case results show that the novel method can suitably solve the representation issue of the performance values for two types of criteria as well as simplify the processes of TOPSIS and COPRAS.

Wang Tao, a distinguished scholar in medical classic systematization

Wang Tao (circa 690-756) was from today's Mei County,Shaanxi Province in the Tang Dynasty,and born into an official family.His father,grandfather and brothers served the imperial government for many years and he himself was put in charge of the imperial library for about 20 years.He compiled the Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (Wài Tái Mì Yào),a well-known miscellaneous medical masterpiece,which has been honored with a 'treasure handed down from ancient times'.

Demonstration of the Distinguished Teacher Studio Leads the Exploration and Practice of Teachers’Teaching Innovation Team

The work of the distinguished teacher studio is based on activities and has the characteristics of learning,demonstration,and academic.The“double-qualified”distinguished teacher studio is an important way to help the development of vocational education teachers and cultivate outstanding“double-qualified”teachers.It is also an important carrier to improve teachers’teaching,practice,and scientific research ability,to promote the“three education reform”of vocational education,and to train high-quality technical personnel.

CAS researcher Receives Distinguished Service Award from American Fisheries Society

CHEN Yushun,an expert on aquaculture and aquatic ecosystems from the Institute of Hydrobiology,Chinese Academy of Sciences,received the Distinguished Service Award on August 23,2017 at the American Fisheries Society(AFS)Annual Meeting in Tampa,Florida.The Distinguished Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions of time and energy for

Effect of weak randomness flaws on security evaluation of practical quantum key distribution with distinguishable decoy states

Quantum key distribution provides an unconditional secure key sharing method in theory,but the imperfect factors of practical devices will bring security vulnerabilities.In this paper,we characterize the imperfections of the sender and analyze the possible attack strategies of Eve.Firstly,we present a quantized model for distinguishability of decoy states caused by intensity modulation.Besides,considering that Eve may control the preparation of states through hidden variables,we evaluate the security of preparation in practical quantum key distribution(QKD)scheme based on the weak-randomness model.Finally,we analyze the influence of the distinguishability of decoy state to secure key rate,for Eve may conduct the beam splitting attack and control the channel attenuation of different parts.Through the simulation,it can be seen that the secure key rate is sensitive to the distinguishability of decoy state and weak randomness,especially when Eve can control the channel attenuation.

Recognition for Frontal Emergency Stops Dangerous Activity Using Nano IoT Sensor and Transfer Learning

Currently,it is difficult to extract the depth feature of the frontal emergency stops dangerous activity signal,which leads to a decline in the accuracy and efficiency of the frontal emergency stops the dangerous activ-ity.Therefore,a recognition for frontal emergency stops dangerous activity algorithm based on Nano Internet of Things Sensor(NIoTS)and transfer learning is proposed.First,the NIoTS is installed in the athlete’s leg muscles to collect activity signals.Second,the noise component in the activity signal is removed using the de-noising method based on mathematical morphology.Finally,the depth feature of the activity signal is extracted through the deep transfer learning model,and the Euclidean distance between the extracted feature and the depth feature of the frontal emergency stops dangerous activity signal is compared.If the European distance is small,it can be judged as the frontal emergency stops dangerous activity,and the frontal emergency stops dangerous activity recognition is realized.The results show that the average time delay of activity signal acquisition of the algorithm is low,the signal-to-noise ratio of the action signal is high,and the activity signal mean square error is low.The variance of the frontal emergency stops dangerous activity recognition does not exceed 0.5.The difference between the appearance time of the dangerous activity and the recognition time of the algorithm is 0.15 s,it can accurately and quickly recognize the frontal emergency stops the dangerous activity.

Zero Distribution of a Class of Real Polynomial Systems

设P:IR^(2n)→IR~?(2n)是(q_1,…,q_(2n))次实多项式映射,满足q_(2j-1)-q_(2j),j=1,2,…,n。本文讨论这类多项式映射的实零点分布,并给出计算一批实零点的方法。

智能化刀具失效监测策略(英文)

The FMS (Flexible Manufacture System)Research Group in the Mechanical Engineering Department has recently developed an intelligent strategy based on artificial intelligence and practical experiences for the defection of tool failure (wear or fracture or breakage).

Feasibility of central loop TEM method for prospecting multilayer water-fi lled goaf

With deep mining of coal mines, prospecting multilayer water-filled goaf has become a new content that results from geophysical exploration in coalfields. The central loop transient electromagnetic （TEM） method is favorable for prospecting conductive layers because of the coupling relationship between its field structure and formation. However, the shielding effect of conductive overburden would not only require a longer observation time when prospecting the same depth but also weaken the anomalous response of underlying layers. Through direct time domain numerical simulation and horizontal layered earth forward modeling, this paper estimates the length of observation time required to prospect the target, and the distinguishable criterion of multilayer water-filled goal is presented with observation error according to the effect of noise on observation data. The observed emf curves from Dazigou Coal Mine, Shanxi Province can distinguish multilayer water-filled goaf. In quantitative inversion interpretation of observed curves, using electric logging data as initial parameters restrains the equivalence caused by coal formation thin layers. The deduced three-layer and two-layer water-filled goals are confirmed by the drilling hole. The result suggests that when observation time is long enough and with the anomalous situation of underlying layers being greater than the observation error, the use of the central loop TEM method to orosoect a multilaver water-filled goaf is feasible.

A new journal on sustainable development of coal science and mining engineering launched by the China Coal Society and Springer

China Coal Society(CCS)and Springer have announced that they will launch a new authoritative journal with a total dedication on coal science and mining engineering.The new journal,International Journal of Coal Science and Mining Engineering(JCSME)will be launched in early 2014.JCSME aims to be a peer-reviewed academic OA journal focusing on key topics of coal scientific research and mining development.

Analyses of noncommensurate sampling used in high-precision regenerative pseudo-noise ranging systems

A high-precision pseudo-noise ranging system is often required in satellite-formation missions. But in an actual PN ranging system, digital signal processing limits the ranging accuracy, only level up with meter-scale. Using non-integer chip to sample time ratio, noncommensurate sampling was seen as an effective solution to cope with the drawback of digital effects. However, researchers only paid attention to selecting specific ratios or giving a simulation model to verify the effectiveness of the noncommensurate ratios. A qualitative analysis model is proposed to characterize the relationship between the range accuracy and the noncommensurate sampling parameters. Moreover, a method is also presented which can be used to choose the noncommensurate ratio and the correlation length to get higher phase delay distinguishability and lower range jitter. The simulation results indicate the correctness of our analyses and the optimal ranging accuracy can be up to centimeter-level with the proposed approach.

Design of intelligent distinguishing system for slot machine based on PLC

Due to the emergence of a large number of counterfeit notes and incomplete coins in the slot machine of self-service bus, to improve the automization of intelligent slot machine, based on multi-sensor testing technology, using programming log- ic controller （PLC） as the core of the whole system, the PLC hardware design and software design are accomplished for the first time to detect the counterfeit notes and coins. The system was tested by many groups of experiments. The results show that the system has reliable recognition rate, good flexibility and stability, reaching the accuracy of 97%.

Travel time prediction with viscoelastic traffic model

Travel time through a ring road with a total length of 80 km has been predicted by a viscoelastic traffic model(VEM), which is developed in analogous to the non-Newtonian fluid flow. The VEM expresses a traffic pressure for the unfree flow case by space headway, ensuring that the pressure can be determined by the assumption that the relevant second critical sound speed is exactly equal to the disturbance propagation speed determined by the free flow speed and the braking distance measured by the average vehicular length. The VEM assumes that the sound speed for the free flow case depends on the traffic density in some specific aspects, which ensures that it is exactly identical to the free flow speed on an empty road. To make a comparison, the open Navier-Stokes type model developed by Zhang(ZHANG, H. M. Driver memory, traffic viscosity and a viscous vehicular traffic flow model. Transp. Res. Part B, 37, 27–41(2003)) is adopted to predict the travel time through the ring road for providing the counterpart results.When the traffic free flow speed is 80 km/h, the braking distance is supposed to be 45 m,with the jam density uniquely determined by the average length of vehicles l ≈ 5.8 m. To avoid possible singular points in travel time prediction, a distinguishing period for time averaging is pre-assigned to be 7.5 minutes. It is found that the travel time increases monotonically with the initial traffic density on the ring road. Without ramp effects, for the ring road with the initial density less than the second critical density, the travel time can be simply predicted by using the equilibrium speed. However, this simpler approach is unavailable for scenarios over the second critical.