Coal-rock gas:Concept,connotation and classification criteria

In recent years,great breakthroughs have been made in the exploration and development of natural gas in deep coal-rock reservoirs in Junggar,Ordos and other basins in China.In view of the inconsistency between the industrial and academic circles on this new type of unconventional natural gas,this paper defines the concept of"coal-rock gas"on the basis of previous studies,and systematically analyzes its characteristics of occurrence state,transport and storage form,differential accumulation,and development law.Coal-rock gas,geologically unlike coalbed methane in the traditional sense,occurs in both free and adsorbed states,with free state in abundance.It is generated and stored in the same set of rocks through short distance migration,occasionally with the accumulation from other sources.Moreover,coal rock develops cleat fractures,and the free gas accumulates differentially.The coal-rock gas reservoirs deeper than 2000 m are high in pressure,temperature,gas content,gas saturation,and free-gas content.In terms of development,similar to shale gas and tight gas,coal-rock gas can be exploited by natural formation energy after the reservoirs connectivity is improved artificially,that is,the adsorbed gas is desorbed due to pressure drop after the high-potential free gas is recovered,so that the free gas and adsorbed gas are produced in succession for a long term without water drainage for pressure drop.According to buried depth,coal rank,pressure coefficient,reserves scale,reserves abundance and gas well production,the classification criteria and reserves/resources estimation method of coal-rock gas are presented.It is preliminarily estimated that the coal-rock gas in place deeper than 2000 m in China exceeds 30×10^(12)m^(3),indicating an important strategic resource for the country.The Ordos,Sichuan,Junggar and Bohai Bay basins are favorable areas for large-scale enrichment of coal-rock gas.The paper summarizes the technical and management challenges and points out the research directions,laying a foundation for the management,exploration,and development of coal-rock gas in China.

Multi-Model Approach for Assessing the Influence of Calibration Criteria on the Water Balance in Ouémé Basin

Hydrological models are very useful tools for evaluating water resources, and the hydroclimatic hazards associated with the water cycle. However, their calibration and validation require the use of performance criteria which choice is not straightforward. This paper aims to evaluate the influence of the performance criteria on water balance components and water extremes using two global rainfall-runoff models (HBV and GR4J) over the Ouémé watershed at the Bonou and Savè outlets. Three (3) Efficacy criteria (Nash, coefficient of determination, and KGE) were considered for calibration and validation. The results show that the Nash criterion provides a good assessment of the simulation of the different parts of the hydrograph. KGE is better for simulating peak flows and water balance elements than other efficiency criteria. This study could serve as a basis for the choice of performance criteria in hydrological modelling.

Unequal Distribution of Innovation Efforts for Neglected Tropical Diseases: The Role of Funding Evaluation Criteria

Background: International research and innovation efforts for neglected tropical diseases have increased in recent decades due to disparities in overall health research funding in relation to global burden of disease. However, within the field of neglected tropical diseases some seem far more neglected than others. In this research the aim is to investigate the distribution of resources and efforts, as well as the mechanisms that underpin funding allocation for neglected tropical diseases. Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted to establish a comprehensive overview of known indicators for innovation efforts related to a wide range of neglected tropical diseases. Articles were selected based on a subjective evaluation of their relevance, the presence of original data, and the breadth of their scope. This was followed by thirteen in-depth open-ended interviews with representatives of private, public and philanthropic funding organizations, concerning evaluation criteria for funding research proposals. Results: The findings reveal a large difference in the extent to which the individual diseases are neglected with notable differences between absolute and relative efforts. Criteria used in the evaluation of research proposals relate to potential impact, the probability of success and strategic fit. Private organizations prioritize strategic fit and economic impact;philanthropic organizations prioritize short-term societal impact;and public generally prioritize the probability of success by accounting for follow-up funding and involvement of industry. Funding decisions of different types of organizations are highly interrelated. Conclusions: This study shows that the evaluation of funding proposals introduces and retains unequal funding distribution, reinforcing the relative neglect of diseases. Societal impact is the primary rationale for funding but application of it as a funding criterion is associated with significant challenges. Furthermore, current application of evaluation criteria leads to a primary focus on short-term impact. Through current practice, the relatively most neglected diseases will remain so, and a long-term strategy is needed to resolve this.

Local Criteria Used by Farmers to Evaluate the Agronomic Performance and the Fertilizing Capacity of Cowpea Varieties: Diversity, Variability and Proximal Relation with Agronomic Measurements in Contrasted Sahelian Locations

When contributing to participatory research, farmers usually appreciate the performance of cowpea varieties using qualitative scores. The score they attribute to each variety are based on local knowledge. The specific criteria they individually use to attribute a score are not well described. The objectives of this work were to: 1) identify and describe exhaustively the local criteria used by farmers to measure the agronomic performance of cowpea;2) assess the variability and statistical structure of these farmer criteria across local contexts;3) and analyze the association between these farmer criteria and the classical agronomic measurement. To achieve these objectives, an augmented block design was implemented across fifteen locations in the regions of Maradi, Dosso and Tillabéri, representing a diversity of local contexts. From a set of 36 cowpea varieties, fifteen varieties were sown per location, including five varieties (controls) common to all locations. In each location, two replicates were sown in randomized Fisher’s blocks. After agronomic measurement and participatory evaluation (scoring of varieties by farmers), a group survey (focus group) was conducted in each location to identify the criteria considered by farmers to found their discretional scoring of varieties during the participatory evaluation. The analysis of the data identified, across locations, thirteen criteria defined by farmers to characterize the agronomic performance of cowpea. Some of these criteria were different according to location. Farmers ranked the three varieties with the best performance for each agronomical trait (Top 3 varieties). A comparison of the farmer ranking with the ranking based on agronomic measurements revealed similarity and complementary between both methods. This study highlighted the importance of considering both local and scientific knowledge in local varietal evaluations.

Substantive Consolidation in Bankruptcy of Affiliated Enterprises: The Dilemmas of Judicial Application and Improvements of the Criteria

No consensus has been reached in the academic community regarding the principles and criteria for the application of substantive consolidation in bankruptcy.However,in judicial practices,the substantive consolidation doctrine has been applied to handle enterprise bankruptcy cases.This paper summarizes the dilemmas in the judicial application of substantive consolidation in bankruptcy through case analyses.The paper also proposes pathways for improving the judicial application criteria for the substantive consolidation in bankruptcy of affiliated enterprises in China,that is,comprehensively assessing the degree of corporate personality confusion from multiple perspectives;considering the cost and difficulty of asset segregation as supplementary elements;weighing the protection of creditors’interests;and taking into account the feasibility and necessity of consolidation and reorganization.

Evaluation of AVNRT & AVRT by Different Criteria: Old & New

The two most frequent causes of paroxysmal SVT are atrioventricular tachycardia (AVRT) and atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia (AVNRT). The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic efficacy of traditional and newly proposed ECG criteria in the identification of Avnrt and Avrt. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to evaluate Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT) and Atrioventricular Re-entrant Tachycardia (AVRT) using both traditional and novel criteria. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Electrophysiology Unit, Department of Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Dhaka, from February 2019 to January 2020. A total of 62 patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) undergoing electrophysiology study (EPS) were included. Standard ECG criteria were applied for the differential diagnosis, and electrophysiological diagnoses were made using established criteria. Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics and appropriate tests, was performed using SPSS 23.0. Result: In our study of 62 patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), we found that 66.1% had AVNRT and 33.9% had AVRT. The mean age in AVNRT was higher than AVRT (41.3 ± 9.7 vs. 38.5 ± 14.3, p = 0.36) with statistically no significant difference, with similar gender distribution between AVNRT and AVRT groups. Classical AVNRT criteria were present in 30.6% of patients, and 45.2% showed a Pseudo R' wave in aVR. Additionally, 30.6% had an RP interval ≥100ms, more prevalent in AVRT patients (66.7%). Conclusion: Integrating traditional and novel criteria, including lead aVR analysis, enhances the electrocardiographic diagnosis of AVNRT and AVRT, offering a pathway to refined patient care.

Fracture characteristics and criteria of Hastelloy C-276 alloy during high-temperature deformation

Hot tensile tests were performed on Hastelloy C-276 alloy in the temperature range of 850−1150℃ and strain rate range of 0.01−10 s^(−1) to reveal its fracture characteristics and critical fracture failure conditions during high temperature deformation process.Short-term aging treatments were also conducted to analyze the effects of precipitation on the fracture behaviors in conjunction with the experimental results obtained from the hot tensile tests.It was observed that the main precipitates in Hastelloy C-276 alloy under hot tensile deformation and short-term aging treatment were identified as M_(6)C carbides,around which the microscopic voids nucleate when the external forces were applied.Considering the effects of deformation temperature and strain rate,two failure criteria based on Zener-Hollomon parameter were developed to describe the fracture behaviors of Hastelloy C-276 alloy deforming at elevated temperatures.Finite element method(FEM)coupling with the proposed failure criteria was used to examine the validity by comparing the predicted values with the experimental data,and the comparison results indicate that the established failure criteria were capable of predicting the fracture behaviors of Hastelloy C-276 alloy in hot deformation process.

基于Beers Criteria 2023 评估我院门诊老年患者潜在不适当用药现状

目的评估我院门诊老年患者潜在不适当用药(PIM)的发生情况,分析影响因素,探讨如何促进老年合理用药。方法收集常州市第一人民医院2023年5月~2023年7月,年龄65~99岁门诊患者处方,按照Beers Criteria 2023对患者的用药进行分析,采用二元logistic回归模型分析发生PIM的影响因素。结果最终筛选出24217例患者,男11823例,占比48.8%,女12394例,占比51.2%。疾病数量、用药种类、年龄为PIM发生的危险因素,就诊科室数为保护因素(P<0.05)。结论Beers Criteria 2023检出PIM率为20.37%,临床药师应结合临床,减少用药种类以减少老年患者PIM的发生率,对必需使用导致PIM药物治疗的老年患者应加强监测并个体化用药,保证老年患者用药安全。

GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Techniques to Derive Flood Risks Management on Rice Productivity in Gishari Marshland

Floods are phenomenon with significant socio-economic implications mainly for human loss, agriculture, livestock, soil loss and land degradation, for which many researchers try to identify the most appropriate methodologies by analyzing their temporal and spatial development. This study therefore attempts to employ the GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis and analytical hierarchy process techniques to derive the flood risks management on rice productivity in the Gishari Agricultural Marshland in Rwamagana district, Rwanda. Here, six influencing potential factors to flooding, including river slope, soil texture, Land Use Land Cover through Land Sat 8, rainfall, river distance and Digital Elevation Model are considered for the delineation of flood risk zones. Data acquisition like Landsat 8 images, DEM, land use land cover, slope, and soil class in the study area were considered. Results showed that if the DEM is outdated or inaccurate due to changes in the terrain, such as construction, excavation, or erosion, the predicted flood patterns might not reflect the actual water flow. This could result unexpected flood extents and depths, potentially inundating rice fields that were not previously at risk and this, expectedly explained that the increase 1 m in elevation would reduce the rice productivity by 0.17% due to unplanned flood risks in marshland. It was found that the change in rainfall distribution in Gishari agricultural marshland would also decrease the rice productivity by 0.0018%, which is a sign that rainfall is a major factor of flooding in rice scheme. Rainfall distribution plays a crucial role in flooding analysis and can directly impact rice productivity. Oppositely, another causal factor was Land Use Land Cover (LULC), where the Multivariate Logistic Regression Model Analysis findings showed that the increase of one unit in Land Use Land Cover would increase rice productivity by 0.17% of the total rice productivity from the Gishari Agricultural Marshland. Based on findings from these techniques, the Gishari Agricultural Marshlands having steeped land with grassland is classified into five classes of flooding namely very low, low, moderate, high, and very high which include 430%, 361%, 292%, 223%, and 154%. Government of Rwanda and other implementing agencies and major key actors have to contribute on soil and water conservation strategies to reduce the runoff and soil erosion as major contributors of flooding.

Prognostic value of cachexia defined by the Asian Working Group for Cachexia criteria in patients with gastric cancer

Background:The Asian Working Group for Cachexia(AWGC)criteria are newly proposed diagnostic standards specifically designed for Asian populations.This research focused on validating the predictive value of the AWGC criteria for assessing the prognosis and medical burden of patients with gastric cancer.Methods:Cox proportional hazards analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between cachexia and overall survival.Logistic regression analysis was used to assess whether there was an independent association between cachexia and the 90-day mortality,the length of stay and the quality of life.Harrell’s concordance index was utilized to demonstrate the discriminative ability of different diagnostic criteria for cachexia.Results:AWGC-defined cachexia was an independent risk factor for a reduced overall survival in patients(HR=1.397,95%CI=1.209–1.615,P<0.001).The predictive accuracy of the AWGC criteria was markedly superior to that of the Fearon criteria(χ2=39.025 vs 13.877).Compared with Fearon standards,the AWGC criteria offered a 2.9%enhancement in clinical benefit(0.029,95%CI=0.048–0.008,P=0.005).Logistic regression analysis showed that only AWGC-defined cachexia was an independent risk factor for 90-day mortality(OR=2.142,95%CI=1.397–3.282,P<0.001)and prolonged hospitalization(OR=1.958,95%CI=1.587–2.416,P<0.001)in patients with gastric cancer,whereas cachexia defined by the Fearon criteria was not.Patients with AWGC-defined cachexia exhibited significant reductions in physical function,role function,emotional function,cognitive function,social functioning,and overall quality-of-life scores.Conversely,cachectic patients showed higher levels of fatigue,nausea and vomiting,pain,dyspnea,sleep disturbance,appetite loss,constipation,and financial difficulties.A multivariate logistic regression showed that patients with AWGC-defined cachexia had a 126.1%increased risk of impaired quality of life(OR=2.261,95%CI=1.859–2.749,P<0.001).Conclusions:The AWGC criteria are an effective tool for predicting adverse survival outcomes,90-day mortality,a prolonged hospital stay,and poorer quality of life in patients with gastric cancer.

Evaluating the Association between Human Papillomavirus and Vulvar Cancer:A Comprehensive Analysis Using Bradford Hill Criteria

Background:The role of human papillomavirus(HPV)in the development of vulvar cancer(VC)has been widely studied,but findings have been inconsistent.Despite numerous meta-analyses exploring the potential link between HPV and VC,the association remains controversial due to inherent limitations in meta-analytic methods.Objectives:To address this controversy,the study aims to investigate the potential link between HPV and VC using the Bradford Hill criteria,which offer a more comprehensive framework for establishing causation.Methodology:The study began by extracting all relevant studies on the association between HPV and VC from the PubMed database.The potential links were then assessed by examining the data using the major postulates of the Bradford Hill criteria.To ensure the reliability of the findings,the methodologies of the identified studies were critically evaluated to account for possible false-negative and false-positive results.Results:The assessment of previous studies against the Bradford Hill criteria revealed that the major postulates were not fulfilled.Conclusion:Based on the findings,it can concluded that there is no causal association between HPV and VC.

Contribution of GIS to Soil Landscape Mapping by Multi-Criteria Analysis Using Weighting: The Case of the Square Degrees of M’Bahiakro (Centre) and Daloa (Centre-West) in Ivory Coast

As part of the drive to improve coffee and cocoa production in Ivory Coast, studies are carried out to identify soils that are favourable for these crops. It is therefore necessary to orientate soil investigations based on reliable criteria that best discriminate soil cover. With this in mind, this study is being carried out to help improve survey methods by mapping soil landscapes. It uses GIS and weighted multicriteria analysis. To do this, satellite images were processed and the geological map of the square degrees of M’Bahiakro and Daloa was reclassified. The results show that relief is the main factor in soil landscape differentiation, with respective weights of 0.58 and 0.67 for the forest and pre-forest zones. In contrast, the weight of geological formation in soil landscape differentiation remains low (0.05 for the forest zone and 0.07 for the pre-forest zone). The criteria used on the base of aggregation sum methods have made it possible to formulate soil landscape mapping prediction functions according to agro-ecological environments in the humid intertropical zone. This is essential for the orientation of soil survey work. Nevertheless, other comparative methods, such as the coding mapping method, could provide elements for discussion to validate the models.

替雷利珠单抗药物利用评价标准的建立与应用

目的针对替雷利珠单抗建立药物利用评价(drug use evaluation,DUE)标准,对南京医科大学附属南京医院替雷利珠单抗使用情况进行评价,为临床合理用药提供参考依据。方法根据替雷利单抗药品说明书、临床相关指导原则、诊疗指南和专家共识等,建立替雷利珠单抗DUE标准,依据标准回顾性分析评价2023年1—9月南京医科大学附属南京医院使用替雷利珠单抗的住院病人用药情况。结果替雷利珠单抗DUE标准包含14个指标。纳入96例病人,共使用替雷利珠单抗687次。体力评分、器官功能和实验室指标、给药剂量、给药途径、输注时间、给药频次和疗效评估合理率100%;禁忌证、溶媒种类和用量合理率98.96%;联合用药合理率97.92%;药物相互作用合理率96.88%;给药顺序和时间合理率84.38%;适应证合理率80.21%;不良反应监测与处理合理率39.58%。结论建立并应用替雷利珠单抗DUE标准可发现用药过程中的不合理现象,为临床安全用药提供参考依据。

Multi-Criteria Wildfire Risk Hazard Assessment in GIS Environment: Projection for the Future and Impact on RES Projects Installation Planning

It is alarming for the fact that Wildfires number, severity and consequently impact have significantly increased during the last years, an aftermath of the Climate Change. One of the most affected areas worldwide is Mediterranean, due to the unique combination of its type of vegetation and demanding climatic conditions. This research is focused on the Region of Epirus in Greece, an area with significant natural vegetation and a range of geomorphological aspects. In order to estimate the Wildfire Risk Hazard, several factors have been used: geomorphological (slope, aspect, elevation, TWI, Hydrographic network), social (Settlements and landfils, roads, overhead lines and substations), environmental (land cover) and climatic (Fire Weather Index). Through a multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) in a GIS environment, the Wildfire Risk Hazard has been estimated not only for current conditions but also for future projections for the near future (2031-2060) and the far future (2071-2100). The selected case study includes the potential impact of the Wildfires to the installed (or targeted to be installed) RES projects in the studied region.

具有次线性中立项的二阶微分方程的振动性

为进一步发展和完善微分方程的振动理论,研究一类具有次线性中立项的二阶非线性微分方程的振动性,利用Riccati变换、不等式技巧和分析性质,获得该类方程振动的充分条件.

基于云模型的地铁站点与常规公交衔接换乘评价

为了识别地铁站点与常规公交线路衔接换乘存在的换乘效率低等问题,提高城市公共交通系统运行效率和服务水平,促进城市公共交通可持续发展以及响应公众需求和监督,需要对地铁站点与常规公交衔接换乘进行全面系统评价.基于便利性、可靠性、可达性、通畅性及舒适度等5个维度15个指标,建立地铁站点与常规公交的衔接换乘评价指标体系;选取CRITIC(criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation)方法对指标进行客观赋权,采用云模型生成基于基本算法的评价标准云和结果云,评价结果通过云的数字特征和云图直观展现,进而对识别出的问题和不足采取相应改进措施.以中国青岛市主城区45个地铁站点与常规公交衔接换乘为案例进行评价,结果表明,衔接换乘综合评价等级为“中等”,准则层(便利性、可靠性、可达性、通畅性和舒适度)的衔接换乘评价等级均为“中等”以上,基本符合青岛市主城区地铁站点与常规公交衔接换乘的特点,验证了评价模型的有效性和合理性.评价结果有助于优化公共交通资源配置,提高城市交通系统的整体运行效率,缓解城市交通拥堵.

基于现行中医证候标准的证素模型验证、评价与思考

目的对证素模型进行系统验证与评价,并针对存在问题提出解决思路与方法。方法以53项通用证素和10项五官专科证素为标准,提取《GB∕T 16751.2-2021中医临床诊疗术语第2部分:证候》中所有符合纳入标准的证候名称病位、病性证素,对证素模型进行验证。结果共纳入证候名称术语2023条,标明病性证素的有1579条(78.1%),标明病位证素的有971条(48.0%),只标明病性证素的有795条,只标明病位证素的有187条,两者均包含的有784条(38.8%),均未包含的有257条(12.7%);证候术语层级划分越细,证素覆盖率越高。结论证素模型存在一定的局限性,限制了证素研究发展。证素模型需要在权衡复杂度与实用性基础上,进行多学科交叉融合以支持其研究的继承与创新,“多维多层”证素模型可能是其未来发展方向。

关键元素超常富集与战略资源效应

构成战略资源的关键元素有56个,大部分关键元素地壳丰度低,需要数十倍至上千倍的超常富集才能成矿,导致其矿产资源分布极不均匀。因此,圈定元素超常富集区是战略资源找矿预测和发现大型矿床的关键。超常富集核心是元素的富集强度,可以用成矿富集系数(m.a.i)、矿床规模吨位指数(t.a.i)和异常富集系数(a.c.i)定量刻画富集强度。对贵金属、有色金属、黑色金属、稀有金属、稀散金属、稀土和放射性等35个战略资源矿种进行统计分析,可以得出:成矿富集系数大于1000的元素有锑、铋、铼和金,>100~1000的元素有银、钨、锡、铬、锂、铯、碲、铟、铀和铂族元素(PGE),>10~100的元素有铜、镍、铬、铍、铷、钪、铌、钽、锆和原生稀土矿,≤10的元素有铁、铝、钛和离子吸附型稀土。富集达到大型以上矿床最低矿床规模吨位指数要达到10^(7),一般要达到10^(10)。异常富集系数要达到2以上。元素超常富集还体现在异常空间分布面积>100~1000 km^(2),具有3层以上异常结构,至少存在4个元素组合。元素富集量和潜在资源量,可以用面金属量和体金属量进行定量预测。元素超常富集导致大规模成矿效应,而且在成矿物质背景(源)、成矿过程(运)和最终就位(储)整个富集过程中留下了异常轨迹,可以从定性和定量角度刻画元素超常富集规律,为预测和发现矿床提供找矿标志。

平台用工劳动关系认定的从属性标准——基于3016件涉平台劳动争议案件的实证研究

通过研究中国裁判文书网9年间共3016份涉平台用工案件判决书,发现平台用工加剧了劳动关系的模糊化和隐蔽化,法官选择从属性标准的要件与要素时任意性较大,从属性标准的解释倾向不同导致裁判尺度宽严不一。究其原因,主要在于传统的形式审查理念存在弊端、从属性标准的适用规则不完善,以及两种相互矛盾的解释路径并存。未来需充分考虑平台用工的异质性,在理念层面对从属事实进行实质性审查,在规则层面通过司法解释明确“要件+要素”模式的一般标准,在司法层面明确个案价值平衡的特殊认定标准,以多层指标构建平台用工劳动关系认定的体系化规范。

Experiment Study on the Ending Criteria of Charge and Discharge of Nickel-Hydride Battery

Charge and discharge characteristics of Ni/MH batteries are investigated with experiments. During battery’s working, the voltage, capacity, temperature and internal resistance were recorded, corresponding curves were depicted. Variations of the aforementioned four parameters are differently obvious. Ending criteria of charge and discharge of Ni/MH batteries are discussed on the basis of the curves. Voltage, capacity and temperature of a battery can be used as ending criteria during charge. When discharge takes place, voltage, capacity and internal resistance can be chosen as ending criteria. As a whole, capacity is more suitable for being used as ending criteria of charge and discharge than the other three parameters. At last, the capacity of a battery is recommended to be ending criteria of charge and discharge. The conclusions will provide references to different capacity Ni/MH batteries for electric vehicles.