Interhemispheric and longitudinal differences in the ionosphere-thermosphere coupling process during the May 2024 superstorm

Geomagnetic storm events have a strong influence on the ionosphere–thermosphere(I-T)coupling system.Analyzing the regional response process of the I-T system and its differences across the northern and southern hemispheres is an important but challenging task.In this study,we used a combination of multiple observations and a model simulation to examine the north–south hemispheric difference in the I-T coupling system in the American and Asian sectors during the geomagnetic superstorm that occurred in May 2024.Observations of the total electron content(TEC)showed that the Asian sector had negative storms in the northern hemisphere and positive storms in the southern hemisphere,a process that exacerbated the hemispheric differences in the TEC.However,both hemispheres of the American sector showed negative storms.The thermospheric composition changes also differed between the two sectors,and their variation could partially explain the hemispheric differences caused by positive and negative storms.Moreover,the influence of the thermospheric density change was less than that of the thermospheric composition.Finally,the dynamic effect of the thermospheric wind and the plasma transport processes strongly modulated the north–south differences in the TEC at nighttime in the American and Asian sectors,respectively,during this superstorm.

Proteome analysis of round-headed and normal spermatozoa by 2-D fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis and mass spectrometry

Globozoospermia is a severe form of teratozoospermia characterized by round-headed spermatozoa with an absent acrosome, an aberrant nuclear membrane and midpiece defects. Globozoospermia is diagnosed by the presence of 100% round-headed spermatozoa on semen analysis, and patients with this condition are absolutely infertile. The objective of this study was to investigate the differences in protein expression between human round- headed and normal spermatozoa. Two-dimensional （2-D） fluorescence difference gel electrophoresis （DIGE） coupled with mass spectrometry （MS） was used in this study. Over 61 protein spots were analysed in each paired normal/round-headed comparison, using DIGE technology along with an internal standard. In total, 35 protein spots identified by tandem mass spectrometry （MS/MS） exhibited significant changes （paired t-test, P 〈 0.05） in the expression level between normal and round-headed spermatozoa. A total of nine proteins were found to be upregulated and 26 proteins were found to be downregulated in round-headed spermatozoa compared with normal spermatozoa. The differentially expressed proteins that we identified may have important roles in a variety of cellular processes and structures, including spermatogenesis, cell skeleton, metabolism and spermatozoa motility.

Contacted Ion Pairs in Aqueous CuCl2 by the Combination of Ratio Spectra, Difference Spectra, Second Order Difference Spectra in the UV-Visible Spectra

The microstructure of aqueous CuCl2 has been studied through lots of technologies for many years; however, it remains a controversial subject. In this study, a new spectroscopic method has been proposed to analyze the UV-visible spectra of thin fihn of CuCl2/H2O solutions at different concentrations. This method is the combination of ratio spectra, difference spectra and second order difference spectra. By using this method, two new bands at -230 and -380 nm are obviously observed. The bands are assigned as the contacted ion pairs [CuCl3（H2O）n]- or [CuCl4（H2O）n]2-, which demonstrates that ion pairs exist in the CuCl2/H2O solution. Such finding agrees with the recent theoretical spectra obtained by time-dependent density functional theory. Furthermore, the populations of the contacted ion pairs are discussed. This study not only offers the direct spectroscopic evidence of [CuCl3（H2O）n]- or [CuCl4（H2O）n]2- in aqueous CuCl2, but also suggests that the spec- troscopic analysis method is powerful to extract the weak bands in a strong overlapping spectrum.

The Real-Time,High Precision Phase Difference Measurement of Electron Density in HL-2A Tokamak

This paper introduces a real-time high precision measurement of phase difference based on Field Programmable Gate Array（FPGA） technology,which has been successfully applied to laser grating interference measurement and real-time feedback of plasma electron density in HL-2A tokamak.It can track the changes of electron density while setting the starting point of the density curve to zero.In a laboratory test,the measuring accuracy of phase difference is less than 0.1°,the time resolution is 80 ns,and the feedback delay is 180 μs.

Exploring the mechanism of electroacupuncture at different acupoints on acute colitis rats based on JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway

Objective:To investigate the mechanism of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway in electroacupuncture of different acupoints on acute colitis rats.Methods:36 SPF SD rats were randomly divided into 6 groups,with 6 rats in each group.The rat model of acute colitis was prepared by enema with glacial acetic acid solution.After the model was established,electroacupuncture was given to each acupoint group,with density wave,frequency 2Hz-50 Hz,intensity 2 mA,muscle tremor as the degree 20 min/time,1 time/day,for 3 consecutive days.Observe the general condition of rats;the pathological changes of colonic mucosa in rats were observed by HE method.The contents of serum interleukin-4(IL-4)and interleukin-8(IL-8)were detected by ELISA.Western blot and RT-PCR were used to detect the expression of JAK2,STAT3,SOCS1 protein and mRNA in rat colon tissue.Results:In contrast to the normal group,the overall condition of the model group was worse,the colonic mucosa was severely damaged,even necrotic,and the ulcer surface was obvious.The content of IL-4 in serum was obviously reduced,and the content of IL-8 was obviously go up(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously go up,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously reduced(P<0.01).In contrast to the model group,the general condition of rats in each acupoint group was significantly improved,the damage and necrosis of colonic mucosa and ulcer surface were obviously alleviated,the content of IL-4 in serum was obviously go up,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.01).The protein content of JAK2,STAT3 and the expression of JAK2,STAT3 mRNA in colon tissue of rats were obviously reduced,while the protein content of SOCS1 and the expression of SOCS1 mRNA were obviously go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Comparison of different acupoint groups,the colonic mucosal injury in the Zusanli group was significantly reduced,the content of serum IL-4 was significantly increased,and the content of IL-8 was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).The protein content and mRNA expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue were significantly down-regulated,while the protein content and mRNA expression of SOCS1 were significantly go up(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at each acupoint can improve the damage of colonic mucosa and reduce the inflammatory response.The therapeutic effect of Zusanli(ST36)is better than that of Tianshu(ST25),Dachangshu(BL25)and Shangjuxu(ST37).The mechanism may be related to the regulation of JAK2/STAT3/SOCS1 signaling pathway related proteins and inflammatory cytokines IL-4 and IL-8.

On an Expression of Extraction Constants without the Interfacial Equilibrium-Potential Differences for the Extraction of Univalent and Divalent Metal Picrates by Crown Ethers into 1,2-Dichloroethane and Nitrobenzene

An idea on interfacial equilibrium-potential differences () which are generated for the extraction of univalent metal picrate (MPic) and divalent ones (MPic2) by crown ethers (L) into high-polar diluents was improved. These potentials were clarified with some experimental extraction-data reported before on the M = Ag(I), Ca(II), Sr(II) and Ba(II) extraction with 18-crown-6 ether (18C6) and benzo-18C6 into 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE) and nitrobenzene (NB). Consequently, it was demonstrated that the? values from the extraction-experimentally obtained logKD,Pic ones are in agreement with or close to those calculated from charge balance equations in many cases, where the symbol, KD,Pic, denotes an individual distribution constant of Pic﹣ into the DCE or NB phase. Also, it was experimentally shown that extraction constants based on the overall extraction equilibria do not virtually contain the? terms in their functional expressions.

Metabolic syndrome and its individual components among people with type 2 diabetes: Prevalence, gender differences and its association with ischemic heart disease

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is common among people with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to assess the proportion of MS and its individual components among type 2 diabetic adults, to stratify these by gender and to determine their association with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Method: A cross-sectional multicentre study was conducted in public and private sector clinics in Karachi, Pakistan. A pretested structured questionnaire and medical records were used to collect information from 889 people with type 2 diabetes after informed consent. Chi-square test and odds ratios with 95% CI were used to assess the association of MS, its components and IHD. Adjusted odds ratios were used to evaluate the differences of MS and its components by gender. Results: In all, 70% of the participants had MS. The likelihood of having IHD among those with MS was higher (OR = 3.21;95%CI = 2.22 - 4.65). Of the individual MS components, obesity conferred the strongest association with IHD (OR = 2.57;95%CI = 1.91 - 3.43). Multivariate analysis showed an increased proportion of MS among women (AOR = 1.63;95%CI = 1.18 - 2.24). Of the individual MS components, women had a higher prevalence of obesity (AOR = 4.70;95%CI = 3.30 - 6.70). Conclusion: A very high burden of MS among type 2 diabetics has been identified in this study. Dedicated interventions are needed to prevent/delay the onset of MS and the associated morbidity and mortality.

Sex differences in SARS-CoV-2 infections,anti-viral immunity and vaccine responses

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed sex-based differences in anti-viral responses,with a higher rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections as well as a higher rate of morbidity and mortality in men than in women.Males and females also show disparate immune responses to COVID-19 infection,which may be important contributors to lower rates of infection,disease severity and deaths in women than in men.Here,the authors review sex differences in SARS-CoV-2 infections,anti-viral immunity and vaccine responses,putting forth the importance of sex,the underappreciated variables in vaccine response and disease infectivity.

Effect of potential difference between nano-Al_(2)O_(3)whisker and Mg matrix on the dispersion of Mg composites

The potential difference between positive and negative ions was utilized to improve the homogenized dispersion of nanoscale Al_(2)O_(3) whiskers in Mg matrix composites.The Mg powders were decorated with sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate(C_(18)H_(29)NaO_(3)S,SDBS)and were introduced to the cathode group on their surface.The Al_(2)O_(3) whiskers were modified by the cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide(C_(19)H_(42)BrN,CTAB)and were featured in the anode group.The suitable contents of CTAB and SDBS,the application atmosphere,and the type of solvents were investigated.Dispersion results showed that adding 2wt%SDBS into Mg powders and adding 2wt%CTAB into Al_(2)O_(3) whiskers pro-moted the formation of more uniformly mixed composite powders,compared to those of conventional ball milling via scanning electron micro-scopy(SEM)analysis.Meanwhile,the calculated results derived from first-principle calculations also demonstrated the stronger cohesion between Al_(2)O_(3) whisker reinforcements and Mg matrix than undecorated composite powders.After preparation by powder metallurgy,the mor-phology,grain size,hardness,and standard deviation coefficient of composites were analyzed to evaluate the dispersed efficiency.The results indicated that the modification of homogenized dispersed Al_(2)O_(3) whiskers in composites contributed to the refinement of 26%in grain size and the improvement of 20%in hardness compared with pure Mg,and the reduction of 32.5%in the standard deviation coefficient of hardness compared with the ball-milling sample.

The Industry Difference Analysis of the Impact of Taxation on C2C Online Stores from the Perspective of Tax Shifting

In recent years, although tax collection of B2B and B2C these two kinds of electronic commerce has been gradually realized and improved ,the tax collection and management problem of C2C online stores has not been resolved. With the growing scale of the development of C2C online stores, it is imperative to tax on these stores, which is only a matter of time. Market characteristics of different industries are discrepant. which determines that the impact of taxation on the development of the C2C online stores is bound to exist industry differences. Therefore, by comparing traditional retail industry and local life service industry, this article analyzes the impact of taxation on C2C online stores in this category from the taxpayer＇s point of view, and puts forward reasonable suggestions and countermeasures for the industry development and transformation of the C2C online stores which are subject to a more serious tax effect.

Time Dependent Wave Propagation Modeling Using Finite Difference Scheme of 2D Wave Equation Based on Absorbing and Reflecting Boundaries

Boundary procedure is an important phenomenon in numerical simulation. To reduce or eliminate the spurious reflections significantly which is occurred in boundary is a challenging and vital approach. The appropriate artificial numerical boundaries can be applied to eliminate the effect of unnecessary spurious reflections in case of the numerical simulations of wave propagation phenomena problems. Typically, to reduce the artificial reflections, the absorbing boundary conditions are necessary. In this paper, we overview and investigate the appropriate typical absorbing boundary conditions and analyzed the boundary effect of two dimensional wave equation numerically. Reflections over the wide-ranging incident angles are complicated to eliminate, but the absorbing boundary conditions that we have applied are computationally cost efficient, easy to apply and able to reduce reflections significantly. For numerical solution, finite difference method is applied to develop numerical scheme using 2D wave equation. Using the developed numerical scheme, we obtain the numerical solution of the governing equation as an initial boundary value problem and realize the qualitative behavior of the solution in infinite space. The finite difference numerical scheme has been investigated by developing MATLAB programming language code. Numerical results have been discussed and analyzed with presenting different qualitative behavior of the numerical scheme. The accuracy and efficiency of the numerical scheme has been illustrated. The stability analysis was discussed and verified stability condition. Using the numerical scheme and absorbing boundary conditions, the boundary effects and absorption of spurious reflection of boundary have been demonstrated.

UNIFORM DIFFERENCE SCHEME FOR A SINGULARLY PERTURBED LINEAR 2ND ORDER HYPERBOLIC PROBLEM WITH ZEROTH ORDER REDUCED EQUATION

In this paper a singularly perturbed linear second order hyperbolic problem with zeroth order reduced equation is discussed. Firstly, an energy inequality of the solution and an estimate of the remainder term of the asymptotic solution are given. Then an exponentially fitted difference scheme is developed in an equidistant mesh. Finally, uniform convergence in small parameter is proved in the sense of discrete energy norm.

CO_(2)分注井气嘴节流特性及矿场应用

为了解决CO_(2)分注井节流压差建立困难,气嘴易冲蚀的技术难题,通过构建CO_(2)物性变化的流动-传热耦合模型,揭示2级和3级节流气嘴的流场演化机制,优化设计气嘴结构、建立了绕流气嘴节流图版并开展现场应用。结果表明:流量为10 m3/d时,2级嘴径1.4 mm和3级嘴径1.6 mm的绕流气嘴分别能产生将近6 MPa和8 MPa的节流压差,证明绕流气嘴结构合理、性能可靠、能够达到调整层间压差的技术要求;参照气嘴图版优选的节流气嘴,现场应用20口井,节流压差可达4 MPa左右,调整后注入压力上升2.4 MPa,加强层相对吸气比例由9.7%上升至50.7%,有效调整了层间差异,解决了分注井小层吸气不均的问题。研究结果指导现场测调,为CO_(2)分注规模化应用提供技术支撑。

基于Sentinel-2的青铜峡灌区水稻和玉米种植分布早期识别

及时准确地掌握灌区内作物种植分布对于灌溉水资源高效配置、农田精准管理具有重要指导意义。以宁夏青铜峡灌区为研究对象,利用多时相Sentinel-2卫星数据,通过水稻和玉米早期特征分析,提取关键的“水淹”信号和“植被”信号,构建时序归一化差异水体指数(MNDWI)和归一化植被指数(NDVI)特征值数据集,并通过样本分析关键特征阈值,构建水稻和玉米早期种植分布决策树模型,提取2022年宁夏青铜峡灌区水稻和玉米种植的空间分布。结果表明(:1)玉米和水稻苗期的后半段5月15—31日,水淹信号和植被信号是区分二者关键时期。(2)基于早期作物物候特征的方法,在5月16—31日获取的水稻和玉米图像制图精度高于90%,用户精度超过91%,总体精度超过90%,Kappa系数高于0.88,明显高于同时期随机森林方法的分类精度。(3)本研究提出的方法在早期水稻和玉米种植分布提取方面具有较强的适用性,并且能够在时空尺度上以较少的实地样本进行延展,同时在时间上也更有优势。因此,该方法为青铜峡灌区水稻和玉米种植分布早期调查提供了重要的方法支撑。

不同力学刺激抑制T2DM小鼠OC分化及骨吸收作用机制的比较研究

目的:探究不同力学刺激介导2型糖尿病(T2DM)小鼠骨中JAK2/STAT3途径进而调控OC分化及骨吸收的作用机制。方法:将40只4周龄雄性C57BL/6小鼠随机分为正常对照组(ZC,10只)和T2DM建模组(TJ,30只)。利用6周高脂膳食结合一次性注射链脲佐菌素法进行T2DM小鼠造模。成功后,随机分为T2DM对照组(TC,9只)、T2DM游泳组(TS,9只)和T2DM下坡跑组(TD,9只),并进行8周运动干预。结束后,利用RT-PCR检测骨和OC中相关因子mRNA表达;利用West-blotting检测骨中相关因子蛋白表达;对分化产生OC TRAP染色后计数;石蜡包埋切片后TRAP染色,观察TRAP活性变化;利用Micro-CT检测BMD变化。结果:(1)与ZC组相比,TC组骨中JAK2 mRNA表达下调(P<0.05),STAT3、NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos mRNA和NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos蛋白表达上调(P<0.05或P<0.01),OC中TRAP、NFATc1、PU.1、c-fos和c-Src mRNA表达上调(P<0.01);OC和多核OC数量增多(P<0.01)、骨TRAP活性增强和BMD下降(P<0.01);(2)与TC组相比,TS组骨中CTSK mRNA表达和NFATc1蛋白表达下调(P<0.05),OC中c-fos mRNA表达下调(P<0.05);TD组骨中JAK2mRNA表达上调(P<0.01),STAT3、NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos mRNA和NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos蛋白表达均下调(P<0.05或P<0.01),OC中TRAP、NFATc1、PU.1、c-fos和c-Src mRNA表达下调(P<0.05或P<0.01),OC和多核OC数量减少(P<0.05或P<0.01),骨TRAP活性下降,而BMD升高(P<0.01)。(3)与TS组相比,TD组骨中JAK2 mRNA表达上调(P<0.05),STAT3、NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos mRNA和NFATc1、CTSK、c-fos蛋白表达均下调(P<0.05);OC中TRAP、NFATc1、PU.1、c-fos和c-Src mRNA表达下调(P<0.05);OC和多核OC数量减少(P<0.05),骨TRAP活性明显下降,而BMD升高(P<0.01)。结论:下坡跑对骨产生的地面反作用力通过JAK2/STAT3途径抑制T2DM小鼠OC分化及骨吸收,增加骨量,而游泳对骨产生的肌肉牵拉力作用不明显。

不同流向上小流道加热管内超临界CO_(2)的压降特性

针对不同流动方向上超临界CO_(2)流体在小流道加热管径为0.75mm内的压降特性进行了实验研究。结果表明,不同流动(水平流动、垂直向上流动以及垂直向下流动)方向上,实验总压降、摩擦压降以及加速度压降均随着系统压力的升高而逐渐减小,而随着质量流量的增大、加热功率以及进口温度的升高而增大。然而,在垂直流动方向上重力压降随着系统压力的升高以及质量流量的增大而逐渐增大,但随着加热功率以及进口温度的升高而逐渐减小。当系统压力、质量流量、加热功率以及进口温度保持恒定时,不同流动方向上超临界CO_(2)流体的摩擦压降均在实验总压降中所占有的比例最大,而重力压降在实验总压降中所占有的比例最小。通过两种测试管径的压降数据比较可知,超临界CO_(2)流体在不同流动方向上实验总压降的变化趋势始终保持一致,并且小管径的实验总压降远大于大管径的实验总压降,从而说明测试管径的尺寸大小对实验总压降的变化有着显著影响。

尖锐湿疣的临床诊断分析及CO_2激光治疗疗效探讨

通过对６９例尖锐湿疣病人的临床观察和分析，认为只有辅以醋酸白试验、组织病理检查及聚合酶链式反应（ＰＣＲＨＰＶ６／１１），才能及时、正确地做出诊断。我们将ＣＯ２激光治疗后病人分为长、短不同间隔复诊，发现皮损及时清除，结果显示短间隔复诊组在治疗次数上无显著增加情况下治愈率较长间隔组有显著差异（Ｐ＜０．０１）。

基于L_(2)灵敏度最小化的数字滤波器状态空间实现稀疏化方法

为解决传统数字滤波器在有限精度实现时因有限字长(Finite Word Length,FWL)效应导致滤波器性能下降的问题,提出一种L_(2)灵敏度最小化的数字滤波器状态空间实现稀疏化方法.推导前向差分算子数字滤波器结构传输函数及其等效状态空间实现,根据可控及可观格莱姆矩阵得到基于相似变换矩阵的L_(2)灵敏度表达式,并进行稀疏化校准,将L_(2)灵敏度最小化问题转换为凸函数求最值问题,求导得到L_(2)灵敏度最小化表达式,代回即得前向差分算子数字滤波器的稀疏化状态空间实现.仿真结果表明,所提方法设计的数字滤波器具有更好的抗FWL效应.

FINITE DIFFERENCE FRACTIONAL STEP METHODS FOR THE TRANSIENT BEHAVIOR OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Characteristic finite difference fractional step schemes are put forward. The electric potential equation is described by a seven-point finite difference scheme, and the electron and hole concentration equations are treated by a kind of characteristic finite difference fractional step methods. The temperature equation is described by a fractional step method. Thick and thin grids are made use of to form a complete set. Piecewise threefold quadratic interpolation, symmetrical extension, calculus of variations, commutativity of operator product, decomposition of high order difference operators and prior estimates are also made use of. Optimal order estimates in l2 norm are derived to determine the error of the approximate solution. The well-known problem is thorongley and completely solred.

Comparison on the Chemical Compositions in the K326 Tobacco from Different Tobacco-planting Areas of Yunnan Province

[Objective] To compare the regional differences of the conventional chemi- cal compositions in the K326 B2F tobacco from different tobacco-planting areas of Yunnan Province. [Methed] Continuous flow analyzer was used to detect the con- ventional chemical compositions, and SPSS 17.0 statistical package was used to conduct data statistical analysis and variance analysis. [Result] Significant differences were existed among most of the indicators for conventional chemical compositions of K326 tobacco in different areas： the differences of total sugar, reducing sugar and nicotine reached a high Significant level; potassium ion and total nitrogen differences reached a significant level, while there was no significant difference in chlorine ion. Most of the conventional chemical compositions in K326 B2F tabacco planted in Yuxi region and those planted in Qujing, Dali and Chuxiong were significantly different. The total sugar, reducing sugar and nicotine contents of tobacco planted in eastern Yunnan, central Yunnan and western Yunnan were significantly different; while the conventional chemical compositions contents in the tobacco planted in Chuxiong and Dali, which all belong to western Yunnan, showed no obvious significant difference, indicating different ecological environments in large area had a great impact on the tobacco of Yunnan Province. [Conclusion] It revealed the regional characteristics of the conventional chemical compositions in K326 flue-cured tobacco leaves from Yunnan Province, providing references for the cigarette blending and production of high-quality tobacco with characteristics.