The present study focuses on the analysis and description of lineaments interpreted as secondary structures to describe the nature of Senegalo Malian Discontinuity. These lineaments cross-cut the large north-south ori...The present study focuses on the analysis and description of lineaments interpreted as secondary structures to describe the nature of Senegalo Malian Discontinuity. These lineaments cross-cut the large north-south oriented transcurrent lithospheric structure known as the Senegalo Malian Discontinuity (SMD). Two lineaments were selected oriented NNE (N15˚ to N25˚), one at Dialafara and one at Sadiola. Four profiles on each lineament of these 2 zones, so that there were 2 on each side of the SMD. The ground data collected were processed using proper parameter and software. Some filters were applied to enhance the signal level. These ground data were later compared to the existing airborne magnetic data for consistency and accuracy using the upward continuation filter. The results show that the quality of ground data is good. In addition, the ground magnetic data show the presence of certain local anomalies that are not visible in the regional data. The analytical signal was also used to determine domain boundaries or possible contact zones. The contact zone can be highlighted on certain profiles such as L300 and L600. The study showed that the west and east sides of the SMD are not the same. Secondary structures become wide when approaching the SMD on both sides. They are also duplicated to the east of the SMD when we move progressively away. In the Dialafara area, the ground magnetic data intersect an interpreted fold. The results of this work confirm the presence of the secondary structures and their evolution in relation to the SMD. The relationships between the secondary structures in the Dailafara and Sadiola zones and their relations with the SMD are highlighted. The technique used in this study, is an important approach to better description and interpreting of regional structures using the secondary structures and proposing a structural model.展开更多
With the rapid development of electrical power systems,ensuring the accuracy and reliability of power transmis-sion has become particularly crucial.The secondary cable line calibrator for current transformers(CT)plays...With the rapid development of electrical power systems,ensuring the accuracy and reliability of power transmis-sion has become particularly crucial.The secondary cable line calibrator for current transformers(CT)plays an essential role in calibrating electrical power systems.It is not only related to the safe operation of the system but also directly im-pacts the accuracy of energy metering.This study aims to design and analyze an efficient CT secondary cable line calibra-tor to explore its application effects in the power system.By thoroughly analyzing the characteristics of CT secondary ca-ble lines and the design requirements of the calibrator,this paper proposes an innovative design scheme for the calibrator.This device demonstrates significant effects in enhancing the accuracy and stability of power system calibration,providing robust technical support for the optimization and upgrade of the power system.This research not only offers a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the design and application of CT secondary cable line calibrators but also contributes new ideas and methods for the precise calibration and efficient management of the power system.展开更多
Proteins and peptides perform a vital role in living systems, however it remains a challenge for accurate description of proteins at the molecular level. Despite that surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) can pro...Proteins and peptides perform a vital role in living systems, however it remains a challenge for accurate description of proteins at the molecular level. Despite that surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) can provide the intrinsic fingerprint information of samples with ultrahigh sensitivity, it suffers from the poor reproducibility and reliability. Herein, we demonstrate that the silver nanorod array fabricated by an oblique angle deposition method is a powerful substrate for SERS to probe the protein secondary structures without exogenous labels. With this method, the SERS signals of two typical proteins (lysozyme and cytochrome c) are successfully obtained. Additionally, by analyzing the spectral signals of the amide Ⅲ of protein backbone, the influence of concentration on the folding status of proteins has been elucidated. With the concentration increasing, the components of α-helix and β-sheet structures of lysozyme increase while the secondary structures of cytochrome c almost keep constant. The SERS method in this work offers an effective optical marker to characterize the structures of proteins.展开更多
Proposed and demonstrated is a novel computer modeling method for high power light emitting diodes(LEDs). It contains geometrical structure and optical property of high power LED as well as LED dies definition with it...Proposed and demonstrated is a novel computer modeling method for high power light emitting diodes(LEDs). It contains geometrical structure and optical property of high power LED as well as LED dies definition with its spatial and angular distribution. Merits and non-merits of traditional modeling methods when applied to high power LEDs based on secondary optical design are discussed. Two commercial high power LEDs are simulated using the proposed computer modeling method. Correlation coefficient is proposed to compare and analyze the simulation results and manufacturing specifications. The source model is precisely demonstrated by obtaining above 99% in correlation coefficient with different surface incident angle intervals.展开更多
Rationale: Cope's sign is reflex bradycardia seen in the patient presenting with symptoms of acute cholecystitis. This bradycardia may be due to vagally mediated cardio-biliary reflex. Many of these reflexes due t...Rationale: Cope's sign is reflex bradycardia seen in the patient presenting with symptoms of acute cholecystitis. This bradycardia may be due to vagally mediated cardio-biliary reflex. Many of these reflexes due to acute cholecystitis have similar clinical features (some electrocardiographic changes like bradycardia, complete heart block, and asystole) mimicking that of acute coronary syndrome. Patient's concern: A 60-year old male presented with symptoms of acute cholecystitis and referred to the emergency department with complete heart block and abdominal pain with hypotension requiring an emergency temporary pacemaker. Diagnosis: Cope's sign and complete heart block. Intervention: Emergency temporary cardiac pacemaker insertion. Outcomes: The patient was discharged after three days with regular follow-up and advice for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Lessons: Complete heart block or any symptomatic bradycardia associated with abdominal pain should be under consideration of cholecystitis that may be associated with either presence or absence of gall stones due to cardio biliary reflex.展开更多
The lower Mississippi River(LMR) has been heavily modified for multiple human purposes such as navigation, flood control, and bank stabilization. However, the LMR simultaneously supports a diverse fish fauna that incl...The lower Mississippi River(LMR) has been heavily modified for multiple human purposes such as navigation, flood control, and bank stabilization. However, the LMR simultaneously supports a diverse fish fauna that includes recreational and commercial fisheries. Due to river training and diversion structures constructed during the past 80 years, the historic characteristics of the LMR have been drastically altered and have likely influenced fishes and fisheries in the system. One common restoration measure used throughout the LMR has been to "notch" wing-dike structures that close secondary(side) river channels. Dike notching allows year-round flows through secondary channels, which enhances habitat diversity and promotes biological productivity at the ecosystem scale. Although notching is presumed good for LMR fishes and other biota, few studies have examined its effects on fish assemblages. In this study, fish assemblages were sampled at seven LMR secondary channels spanning from river kilometer(rkm) 628(Louisiana-Mississippi, U.S.A.) upstream to rkm 1504(Missouri-Kentucky, U.S.A.). Four secondary channels were termed "permanent"(i.e.,with notched dikes) while three secondary channels were termed "temporary"(i.e., without notched dikes).Fishes were sampled by boat-mounted electrofishing conducted during falling and low stages from1995—1997. Fish assemblages differed between permanent and temporary secondary channels, and varied somewhat between falling and low stages. Gizzard shad(Dorosoma cepedianum), threadfin shad(D. petenense), and white bass(Morone chrysops) demonstrated consistent preferences for low-current conditions associated with temporary secondary channels. Conversely, blue catfish(Ictalurus furcatus), flathead catfish(Pylodictis olivaris), and freshwater drum(Aplodinotus grunniens) were more associated with permanent secondary channels. Future restoration strategies in the LMR should consider dike notching and resultant maintenance of permanent secondary channels in selected river reaches. However, temporary secondary channels also contain unique fish species, and also appear to be important sites of riverine primary production. Restoration strategies should consider a balance of both secondary channel types, which should support the greatest biodiversity for the LMR ecosystem.展开更多
Cotton is one of the most important economic crops in the world,and it is a major source of fiber in the textile industry.Strigolactones(SLs)are a class of carotenoid-derived plant hormones involved in many processes ...Cotton is one of the most important economic crops in the world,and it is a major source of fiber in the textile industry.Strigolactones(SLs)are a class of carotenoid-derived plant hormones involved in many processes of plant growth and development,although the functions of SL in fiber development remain largely unknown.Here,we found that the endogenous SLs were significantly higher in fibers at 20 days post-anthesis(DPA).Exogenous SLs significantly increased fiber length and cell wall thickness.Furthermore,we cloned three key SL biosynthetic genes,namely GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4,which were highly expressed in fibers,and subcellular localization analyses revealed that GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 were localized in the chloroplast.The exogenous expression of GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 complemented the physiological phenotypes of d27,max3,and max4 mutations in Arabidopsis,respectively.Knockdown of GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 in cotton resulted in increased numbers of axillary buds and leaves,reduced fiber length,and significantly reduced fiber thickness.These findings revealed that SLs participate in plant growth,fiber elongation,and secondary cell wall formation in cotton.These results provide new and effective genetic resources for improving cotton fiber yield and plant architecture.展开更多
After spinal cord injury,there is an extensive infiltration of immune cells,which exacerbates the injury and leads to further neural degeneration.Therefore,a major aim of current research involves targeting the immune...After spinal cord injury,there is an extensive infiltration of immune cells,which exacerbates the injury and leads to further neural degeneration.Therefore,a major aim of current research involves targeting the immune response as a treatment for spinal cord injury.Although much research has been performed analyzing the complex inflammatory process following spinal cord injury,there remain major discrepancies within previous literature regarding the timeline of local cytokine regulation.The objectives of this study were to establish an overview of the timeline of cytokine regulation for 2 weeks after spinal cord injury,identify sexual dimorphisms in terms of cytokine levels,and determine local cytokines that significantly change based on the severity of spinal cord injury.Rats were inflicted with either a mild contusion,moderate contusion,severe contusion,or complete transection,7 mm of spinal cord centered on the injury was harvested at varying times post-injury,and tissue homogenates were analyzed with a Cytokine/Chemokine 27-Plex assay.Results demonstrated pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factorα,interleukin-1β,and interleukin-6 were all upregulated after spinal cord injury,but returned to uninjured levels within approximately 24 hours post-injury,while chemokines including monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 remained upregulated for days post-injury.In contrast,several anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors including interleukin-10 and vascular endothelial growth factor were downregulated by 7 days post-injury.After spinal cord injury,tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1,which specifically affects astrocytes involved in glial scar development,increased more than all other cytokines tested,reaching 26.9-fold higher than uninjured rats.After a mild injury,11 cytokines demonstrated sexual dimorphisms;however,after a severe contusion only leptin levels were different between female and male rats.In conclusion,pro-inflammatory cytokines initiate the inflammatory process and return to baseline within hours post-injury,chemokines continue to recruit immune cells for days post-injury,while anti-inflammatory cytokines are downregulated by a week post-injury,and sexual dimorphisms observed after mild injury subsided with more severe injuries.Results from this work define critical chemokines that influence immune cell infiltration and important cytokines involved in glial scar development after spinal cord injury,which are essential for researchers developing treatments targeting secondary damage after spinal cord injury.展开更多
Cooperative secondary and higher vocational education has been gradually launched in China,however,the curriculum system for the transition between both has not been fully established in many professional fields,such ...Cooperative secondary and higher vocational education has been gradually launched in China,however,the curriculum system for the transition between both has not been fully established in many professional fields,such as art and design major,and has been confined by many disadvantages and perception problems.Taking the students of art design and production major co-cultivated by Nanjing Vocational College of Industry and Technology,Nanjing Xuanwu Secondary School,Jiangsu Dingyi International Cultural Creative Industry Co.,Ltd.,this paper explored the contents and methods of constructing curriculum system in sectionalized secondary and higher vocational education,in order to provide references for the art and design curriculum transition between secondary and higher vocational education,and to further promote the transition between secondary and higher vocational education.展开更多
ERK is involved in multiple cell signaling pathways through its interacting proteins. By </span><i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">in</span></i> <i><s...ERK is involved in multiple cell signaling pathways through its interacting proteins. By </span><i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">in</span></i> <i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">silico</span></i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> analysis, earlier we have identified 22 putative ERK interacting proteins namely;ephrin type-B receptor 2 isoform 2 precursor (EPHB2), mitogen-activated protein kinase 1</span></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(MAPK1), interleukin-17 receptor D precursor (IL17RD), WD repeat domain containing 83 (WDR83), </span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">tescalcin (Tesc), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 4 (MAPP3K4),</span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> kinase suppressor of Ras2 (KSR2), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 6 (MAP3K6), UL16 binding protein 2 (ULBP2), UL16 binding protein 1 (ULBP1), dual specificity phosphatase 14 (DUSP14), dual specificity phosphatase 6 (DUSP6), hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor (RHAMM), kinase D interacting substrate of 220</span></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">kDa (KININS220), membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGI3), phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes 15</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(PEA15), typtophenyl-tRNA synthetase, cytoplasmic (WARS), dual specificity phosphatase 9 (DUSP9), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 1</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(MAP3K1), UL16 binding protein 3 (ULBP3), SLAM family member 7 isoform a precursor (SLAMMF7) and mitogen activated protein kinase kinase kinase 11 (MAP3K11) (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T1"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 1</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">). However, prediction of secondary structure and domain/motif present in aforementioned ERK interacting proteins is not studied. In this paper, </span><i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">in</span></i></span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;" "="">silico</span></i><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> prediction of secondary structure of ERK interacting proteins was done by SOPMA and motif/domain identification using motif search. Briefly, SOPMA predicted higher random coil and alpha helix percentage in these proteins (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T2"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 2</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">)</span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> and</span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> motif scan predicted serine/threonine kinases active site signature and protein kinase ATP binding region in majority of ERK interacting proteins. Moreover, few have commonly dual specificity protein phosphatase family and tyrosine specific protein phosphatase domains (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T3"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 3</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">). Such study may be helpful to design engineered molecules for regulating ERK dependent pathways in disease condition.展开更多
BACKGROUND Crochetage sign is a specific electrocardiographic manifestation of ostium secundum atrial septal defects(ASDs),which is associated with the severity of the left-to-right shunt.Herein,we reported a case of ...BACKGROUND Crochetage sign is a specific electrocardiographic manifestation of ostium secundum atrial septal defects(ASDs),which is associated with the severity of the left-to-right shunt.Herein,we reported a case of selective his bundle pacing(SHBP)that eliminated crochetage sign in a patient with ostium secundum ASD.CASE SUMMARY A 77-year-old man was admitted with a 2-year history of chest tightness and shortness of breath.Transthoracic echocardiography revealed an ostium secundum ASD.Twelve-lead electrocardiogram revealed atrial fibrillation with a prolonged relative risk interval,incomplete right bundle branch block,and crochetage sign.The patient was diagnosed with an ostium secundum ASD,atrial fibrillation with a second-degree atrioventricular block,and heart failure.The patient was treated with selective his bundle pacemaker implantation.After the procedure,crochetage sign disappeared during his bundle pacing on the electrocardiogram.CONCLUSION S-HBP eliminated crochetage sign on electrocardiogram.Crochetage sign may be a manifestation of a conduction system disorder.展开更多
Due to the complexity of marine environment,underwater acoustic signal will be affected by complex background noise during transmission.Underwater acoustic signal denoising is always a difficult problem in underwater ...Due to the complexity of marine environment,underwater acoustic signal will be affected by complex background noise during transmission.Underwater acoustic signal denoising is always a difficult problem in underwater acoustic signal processing.To obtain a better denoising effect,a new denoising method of underwater acoustic signal based on optimized variational mode decomposition by black widow optimization algorithm(BVMD),fluctuation-based dispersion entropy threshold improved by Otsu method(OFDE),cosine similarity stationary threshold(CSST),BVMD,fluctuation-based dispersion entropy(FDE),named BVMD-OFDE-CSST-BVMD-FDE,is proposed.In the first place,decompose the original signal into a series of intrinsic mode functions(IMFs)by BVMD.Afterwards,distinguish pure IMFs,mixed IMFs and noise IMFs by OFDE and CSST,and reconstruct pure IMFs and mixed IMFs to obtain primary denoised signal.In the end,decompose primary denoising signal into IMFs by BVMD again,use the FDE value to distinguish noise IMFs and pure IMFs,and reconstruct pure IMFs to obtain the final denoised signal.The proposed mothod has three advantages:(i)BVMD can adaptively select the decomposition layer and penalty factor of VMD.(ii)FDE and CS are used as double criteria to distinguish noise IMFs from useful IMFs,and Otsu algorithm and CSST algorithm can effectively avoid the error caused by manually selecting thresholds.(iii)Secondary decomposition can make up for the deficiency of primary decomposition and further remove a small amount of noise.The chaotic signal and real ship signal are denoised.The experiment result shows that the proposed method can effectively denoise.It improves the denoising effect after primary decomposition,and has good practical value.展开更多
BACKGROUND As research on diabetes continues to advance,more complex classifications of this disease have emerged,revealing the existence of special types of diabetes,and many of these patients are prone to misdiagnos...BACKGROUND As research on diabetes continues to advance,more complex classifications of this disease have emerged,revealing the existence of special types of diabetes,and many of these patients are prone to misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis,leading to treatment delays and increased health care costs.The purpose of this study was to identify four causes of secondary diabetes.CASE SUMMARY Secondary diabetes can be caused by various factors,some of which are often overlooked.These factors include genetic defects,autoimmune disorders,and diabetes induced by tumours.This paper describes four types of secondary diabetes caused by Williams–Beuren syndrome,Prader–Willi syndrome,pituitary adenoma,and IgG4-related diseases.These cases deviate significantly from the typical progression of the disease due to their low incidence and rarity,often leading to their neglect in clinical practice.In comparison to regular diabetes patients,the four individuals described here exhibited distinct characteristics.Standard hypoglycaemic treatments failed to effectively control the disease.Subsequently,a series of examinations and follow-up history confirmed the diagnosis and underlying cause of diabetes.Upon addressing the primary condition,such as excising a pituitary adenoma,providing glucocorticoid supplementation,and implementing symptomatic treatments,all patients experienced a considerable decrease in blood glucose levels,which were subsequently maintained within a stable range.Furthermore,other accompanying symptoms improved.CONCLUSION Rare diseases causing secondary diabetes are often not considered in the diag-nosis of diabetes.Therefore,it is crucial to conduct genetic tests,antibody detection and other appropriate diagnostic measures when necessary to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention through proactive and efficient management of the underlying condition,ultimately improving patient outcomes.展开更多
This editorial explores the clinical implications of organizing pneumonia(OP)secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis,as presented in a recent case report.OP is a rare condition characterized by inflammation in the alveoli...This editorial explores the clinical implications of organizing pneumonia(OP)secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis,as presented in a recent case report.OP is a rare condition characterized by inflammation in the alveoli,which spreads to alveolar ducts and terminal bronchioles,usually after lung injuries caused by infections or other factors.OP is classified into cryptogenic(idiopathic)and secondary forms,the latter arising after infections,connective tissue diseases,tumors,or treatments like drugs and radiotherapy.Secondary OP may be triggered by infections caused by bacteria,viruses,fungi,mycobacteria,or parasites.Key diagnostic features include subacute onset of nonspecific respira-tory symptoms such as dry cough,chest pain,and exertional dyspnea.Imaging with computed tomography scans typically reveals three patterns:(1)Bilateral subpleural consolidation;(2)Nodular consolidation;and(3)A reticular pattern.Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage helps exclude other causes.Standard treatment consists of corticosteroid therapy tapered over 6 months to 12 months.This editorial highlights clinical and diagnostic strategies to ensure timely and effective patient care.展开更多
This paper mainly revisits the interface design of the English learning app which is currently used by secondary vocational students by exploring the English learning of secondary vocational students and the psycholog...This paper mainly revisits the interface design of the English learning app which is currently used by secondary vocational students by exploring the English learning of secondary vocational students and the psychological characteristics of secondary vocational students.The author puts forward some suggestions to the interface design of English learning APP which is suitable for secondary vocational students,hoping to provide some help for English learning of secondary vocational students.展开更多
In this paper, we conduct theoretical analysis and literature review applications on the form innovation design and implementation of secondary reconstruction for cool core fabric. At present, due to the development o...In this paper, we conduct theoretical analysis and literature review applications on the form innovation design and implementation of secondary reconstruction for cool core fabric. At present, due to the development of The Times and the progress of science and technology, people' s aesthetic concept also transformed, functional and decorative fabric art aesthetic has been raised to an important level, but also strong. Second fabric design is refers to the use of various traditional and high-tech means to the existing fabric to open out the design of the processing, make its surface rich visual texture and touch skin texture. Our method is effective and novel, we will try to make it into real-world applications in the future.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ileal atresia is a congenital abnormality where there is significant stenosis or complete absence of a portion of the ileum.The overall diagnostic accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting jejunal and il...BACKGROUND Ileal atresia is a congenital abnormality where there is significant stenosis or complete absence of a portion of the ileum.The overall diagnostic accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting jejunal and ileal atresia is low.We report a case of ileal atresia diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound examination with the“keyboard sign”and“coffee bean sign”.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of ileal atresia diagnosed in utero at 31 weeks'of gestation.Prenatal ultrasound examination revealed two rows of intestines arranged in an‘S’shape in the middle abdomen.The inner diameters were 1.7 cm and 1.6 cm,respectively.A typical“keyboard sign”was observed.The intestine canal behind the“keyboard sign”showed an irregular strong echo.There was no normal intestinal wall structure,showing a typical“coffee bean sign”.Termination of the pregnancy and autopsy findings confirmed the diagnosis.CONCLUSION The prenatal diagnosis of ileal atresia is difficult.The sonographic features of the“keyboard sign”and“coffee bean sign”are helpful in diagnosing the location of congenital jejunal and ileal atresia.展开更多
While progress has been made in information source localization,it has overlooked the prevalent friend and adversarial relationships in social networks.This paper addresses this gap by focusing on source localization ...While progress has been made in information source localization,it has overlooked the prevalent friend and adversarial relationships in social networks.This paper addresses this gap by focusing on source localization in signed network models.Leveraging the topological characteristics of signed networks and transforming the propagation probability into effective distance,we propose an optimization method for observer selection.Additionally,by using the reverse propagation algorithm we present a method for information source localization in signed networks.Extensive experimental results demonstrate that a higher proportion of positive edges within signed networks contributes to more favorable source localization,and the higher the ratio of propagation rates between positive and negative edges,the more accurate the source localization becomes.Interestingly,this aligns with our observation that,in reality,the number of friends tends to be greater than the number of adversaries,and the likelihood of information propagation among friends is often higher than among adversaries.In addition,the source located at the periphery of the network is not easy to identify.Furthermore,our proposed observer selection method based on effective distance achieves higher operational efficiency and exhibits higher accuracy in information source localization,compared with three strategies for observer selection based on the classical full-order neighbor coverage.展开更多
The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EF) in recent years has been highly effective against the different orders of insects considered pests of agricultural importance and their conidia have been commonly applied, but it...The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EF) in recent years has been highly effective against the different orders of insects considered pests of agricultural importance and their conidia have been commonly applied, but it has been reported that these are sensitive to the environmental conditions. For this reason, biopesticides products have been formulated based on secondary metabolites, recently. These biomolecules participate as biological control agent, such as: cyclic depsipeptides, amino acids, polyketides, polyphenols and terpenoids, affecting their morphology, life cycle and insect behavior. The use of secondary metabolites of entomopathogenic fungi opens the possibility of application in a more efficient way for the control of agricultural pests in a compatible with the environment and human health;therefore, it is important to know, analyzing the type of molecules, their effects, and their different methods of application.展开更多
文摘The present study focuses on the analysis and description of lineaments interpreted as secondary structures to describe the nature of Senegalo Malian Discontinuity. These lineaments cross-cut the large north-south oriented transcurrent lithospheric structure known as the Senegalo Malian Discontinuity (SMD). Two lineaments were selected oriented NNE (N15˚ to N25˚), one at Dialafara and one at Sadiola. Four profiles on each lineament of these 2 zones, so that there were 2 on each side of the SMD. The ground data collected were processed using proper parameter and software. Some filters were applied to enhance the signal level. These ground data were later compared to the existing airborne magnetic data for consistency and accuracy using the upward continuation filter. The results show that the quality of ground data is good. In addition, the ground magnetic data show the presence of certain local anomalies that are not visible in the regional data. The analytical signal was also used to determine domain boundaries or possible contact zones. The contact zone can be highlighted on certain profiles such as L300 and L600. The study showed that the west and east sides of the SMD are not the same. Secondary structures become wide when approaching the SMD on both sides. They are also duplicated to the east of the SMD when we move progressively away. In the Dialafara area, the ground magnetic data intersect an interpreted fold. The results of this work confirm the presence of the secondary structures and their evolution in relation to the SMD. The relationships between the secondary structures in the Dailafara and Sadiola zones and their relations with the SMD are highlighted. The technique used in this study, is an important approach to better description and interpreting of regional structures using the secondary structures and proposing a structural model.
文摘With the rapid development of electrical power systems,ensuring the accuracy and reliability of power transmis-sion has become particularly crucial.The secondary cable line calibrator for current transformers(CT)plays an essential role in calibrating electrical power systems.It is not only related to the safe operation of the system but also directly im-pacts the accuracy of energy metering.This study aims to design and analyze an efficient CT secondary cable line calibra-tor to explore its application effects in the power system.By thoroughly analyzing the characteristics of CT secondary ca-ble lines and the design requirements of the calibrator,this paper proposes an innovative design scheme for the calibrator.This device demonstrates significant effects in enhancing the accuracy and stability of power system calibration,providing robust technical support for the optimization and upgrade of the power system.This research not only offers a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the design and application of CT secondary cable line calibrators but also contributes new ideas and methods for the precise calibration and efficient management of the power system.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.61805109 and No.61575087)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No.BK20170229)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province (No.18KJB180004 and No.16KJB510009)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Normal University (No.16XLR021).
文摘Proteins and peptides perform a vital role in living systems, however it remains a challenge for accurate description of proteins at the molecular level. Despite that surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) can provide the intrinsic fingerprint information of samples with ultrahigh sensitivity, it suffers from the poor reproducibility and reliability. Herein, we demonstrate that the silver nanorod array fabricated by an oblique angle deposition method is a powerful substrate for SERS to probe the protein secondary structures without exogenous labels. With this method, the SERS signals of two typical proteins (lysozyme and cytochrome c) are successfully obtained. Additionally, by analyzing the spectral signals of the amide Ⅲ of protein backbone, the influence of concentration on the folding status of proteins has been elucidated. With the concentration increasing, the components of α-helix and β-sheet structures of lysozyme increase while the secondary structures of cytochrome c almost keep constant. The SERS method in this work offers an effective optical marker to characterize the structures of proteins.
基金The"863"Project of National Ministry of Science and Technology(2006AA03A175)
文摘Proposed and demonstrated is a novel computer modeling method for high power light emitting diodes(LEDs). It contains geometrical structure and optical property of high power LED as well as LED dies definition with its spatial and angular distribution. Merits and non-merits of traditional modeling methods when applied to high power LEDs based on secondary optical design are discussed. Two commercial high power LEDs are simulated using the proposed computer modeling method. Correlation coefficient is proposed to compare and analyze the simulation results and manufacturing specifications. The source model is precisely demonstrated by obtaining above 99% in correlation coefficient with different surface incident angle intervals.
文摘Rationale: Cope's sign is reflex bradycardia seen in the patient presenting with symptoms of acute cholecystitis. This bradycardia may be due to vagally mediated cardio-biliary reflex. Many of these reflexes due to acute cholecystitis have similar clinical features (some electrocardiographic changes like bradycardia, complete heart block, and asystole) mimicking that of acute coronary syndrome. Patient's concern: A 60-year old male presented with symptoms of acute cholecystitis and referred to the emergency department with complete heart block and abdominal pain with hypotension requiring an emergency temporary pacemaker. Diagnosis: Cope's sign and complete heart block. Intervention: Emergency temporary cardiac pacemaker insertion. Outcomes: The patient was discharged after three days with regular follow-up and advice for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Lessons: Complete heart block or any symptomatic bradycardia associated with abdominal pain should be under consideration of cholecystitis that may be associated with either presence or absence of gall stones due to cardio biliary reflex.
基金Supported by the Financial from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers-Lower Mississippi Valley Division,Vicksburg,Mississippi,U.S.A.
文摘The lower Mississippi River(LMR) has been heavily modified for multiple human purposes such as navigation, flood control, and bank stabilization. However, the LMR simultaneously supports a diverse fish fauna that includes recreational and commercial fisheries. Due to river training and diversion structures constructed during the past 80 years, the historic characteristics of the LMR have been drastically altered and have likely influenced fishes and fisheries in the system. One common restoration measure used throughout the LMR has been to "notch" wing-dike structures that close secondary(side) river channels. Dike notching allows year-round flows through secondary channels, which enhances habitat diversity and promotes biological productivity at the ecosystem scale. Although notching is presumed good for LMR fishes and other biota, few studies have examined its effects on fish assemblages. In this study, fish assemblages were sampled at seven LMR secondary channels spanning from river kilometer(rkm) 628(Louisiana-Mississippi, U.S.A.) upstream to rkm 1504(Missouri-Kentucky, U.S.A.). Four secondary channels were termed "permanent"(i.e.,with notched dikes) while three secondary channels were termed "temporary"(i.e., without notched dikes).Fishes were sampled by boat-mounted electrofishing conducted during falling and low stages from1995—1997. Fish assemblages differed between permanent and temporary secondary channels, and varied somewhat between falling and low stages. Gizzard shad(Dorosoma cepedianum), threadfin shad(D. petenense), and white bass(Morone chrysops) demonstrated consistent preferences for low-current conditions associated with temporary secondary channels. Conversely, blue catfish(Ictalurus furcatus), flathead catfish(Pylodictis olivaris), and freshwater drum(Aplodinotus grunniens) were more associated with permanent secondary channels. Future restoration strategies in the LMR should consider dike notching and resultant maintenance of permanent secondary channels in selected river reaches. However, temporary secondary channels also contain unique fish species, and also appear to be important sites of riverine primary production. Restoration strategies should consider a balance of both secondary channel types, which should support the greatest biodiversity for the LMR ecosystem.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32170367 and 32000146)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China (2021TS066 and GK202103063)the Excellent Graduate Training Program of Shaanxi Normal University, China (LHRCCX23181).
文摘Cotton is one of the most important economic crops in the world,and it is a major source of fiber in the textile industry.Strigolactones(SLs)are a class of carotenoid-derived plant hormones involved in many processes of plant growth and development,although the functions of SL in fiber development remain largely unknown.Here,we found that the endogenous SLs were significantly higher in fibers at 20 days post-anthesis(DPA).Exogenous SLs significantly increased fiber length and cell wall thickness.Furthermore,we cloned three key SL biosynthetic genes,namely GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4,which were highly expressed in fibers,and subcellular localization analyses revealed that GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 were localized in the chloroplast.The exogenous expression of GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 complemented the physiological phenotypes of d27,max3,and max4 mutations in Arabidopsis,respectively.Knockdown of GhD27,GhMAX3,and GhMAX4 in cotton resulted in increased numbers of axillary buds and leaves,reduced fiber length,and significantly reduced fiber thickness.These findings revealed that SLs participate in plant growth,fiber elongation,and secondary cell wall formation in cotton.These results provide new and effective genetic resources for improving cotton fiber yield and plant architecture.
基金supported by the National Institutes of HealthNo.R56 NS117935(to ASH and WLM)+1 种基金funded by Institutional Clinical and Translational Science AwardNo.UL1 TR002373。
文摘After spinal cord injury,there is an extensive infiltration of immune cells,which exacerbates the injury and leads to further neural degeneration.Therefore,a major aim of current research involves targeting the immune response as a treatment for spinal cord injury.Although much research has been performed analyzing the complex inflammatory process following spinal cord injury,there remain major discrepancies within previous literature regarding the timeline of local cytokine regulation.The objectives of this study were to establish an overview of the timeline of cytokine regulation for 2 weeks after spinal cord injury,identify sexual dimorphisms in terms of cytokine levels,and determine local cytokines that significantly change based on the severity of spinal cord injury.Rats were inflicted with either a mild contusion,moderate contusion,severe contusion,or complete transection,7 mm of spinal cord centered on the injury was harvested at varying times post-injury,and tissue homogenates were analyzed with a Cytokine/Chemokine 27-Plex assay.Results demonstrated pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factorα,interleukin-1β,and interleukin-6 were all upregulated after spinal cord injury,but returned to uninjured levels within approximately 24 hours post-injury,while chemokines including monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 remained upregulated for days post-injury.In contrast,several anti-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors including interleukin-10 and vascular endothelial growth factor were downregulated by 7 days post-injury.After spinal cord injury,tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1,which specifically affects astrocytes involved in glial scar development,increased more than all other cytokines tested,reaching 26.9-fold higher than uninjured rats.After a mild injury,11 cytokines demonstrated sexual dimorphisms;however,after a severe contusion only leptin levels were different between female and male rats.In conclusion,pro-inflammatory cytokines initiate the inflammatory process and return to baseline within hours post-injury,chemokines continue to recruit immune cells for days post-injury,while anti-inflammatory cytokines are downregulated by a week post-injury,and sexual dimorphisms observed after mild injury subsided with more severe injuries.Results from this work define critical chemokines that influence immune cell infiltration and important cytokines involved in glial scar development after spinal cord injury,which are essential for researchers developing treatments targeting secondary damage after spinal cord injury.
基金Sponsored by 2015 Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education Approved Project for the Construction of Curriculum System in the Transition between Secondary and Higher Vocational Education(201504)
文摘Cooperative secondary and higher vocational education has been gradually launched in China,however,the curriculum system for the transition between both has not been fully established in many professional fields,such as art and design major,and has been confined by many disadvantages and perception problems.Taking the students of art design and production major co-cultivated by Nanjing Vocational College of Industry and Technology,Nanjing Xuanwu Secondary School,Jiangsu Dingyi International Cultural Creative Industry Co.,Ltd.,this paper explored the contents and methods of constructing curriculum system in sectionalized secondary and higher vocational education,in order to provide references for the art and design curriculum transition between secondary and higher vocational education,and to further promote the transition between secondary and higher vocational education.
文摘ERK is involved in multiple cell signaling pathways through its interacting proteins. By </span><i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">in</span></i> <i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">silico</span></i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> analysis, earlier we have identified 22 putative ERK interacting proteins namely;ephrin type-B receptor 2 isoform 2 precursor (EPHB2), mitogen-activated protein kinase 1</span></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(MAPK1), interleukin-17 receptor D precursor (IL17RD), WD repeat domain containing 83 (WDR83), </span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">tescalcin (Tesc), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 4 (MAPP3K4),</span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> kinase suppressor of Ras2 (KSR2), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 6 (MAP3K6), UL16 binding protein 2 (ULBP2), UL16 binding protein 1 (ULBP1), dual specificity phosphatase 14 (DUSP14), dual specificity phosphatase 6 (DUSP6), hyaluronan-mediated motility receptor (RHAMM), kinase D interacting substrate of 220</span></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">kDa (KININS220), membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGI3), phosphoprotein enriched in astrocytes 15</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(PEA15), typtophenyl-tRNA synthetase, cytoplasmic (WARS), dual specificity phosphatase 9 (DUSP9), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 1</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"> </span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">(MAP3K1), UL16 binding protein 3 (ULBP3), SLAM family member 7 isoform a precursor (SLAMMF7) and mitogen activated protein kinase kinase kinase 11 (MAP3K11) (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T1"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 1</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">). However, prediction of secondary structure and domain/motif present in aforementioned ERK interacting proteins is not studied. In this paper, </span><i><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">in</span></i></span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;" "="">silico</span></i><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> prediction of secondary structure of ERK interacting proteins was done by SOPMA and motif/domain identification using motif search. Briefly, SOPMA predicted higher random coil and alpha helix percentage in these proteins (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T2"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 2</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">)</span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> and</span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;"> motif scan predicted serine/threonine kinases active site signature and protein kinase ATP binding region in majority of ERK interacting proteins. Moreover, few have commonly dual specificity protein phosphatase family and tyrosine specific protein phosphatase domains (</span><span "="" style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="file:///E:/%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2021/0225-wqs-%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E8%AE%B0%E5%BD%95/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89(1)/2%E6%9C%88%20WJNS11.1%20%E6%8F%92%E9%A1%B5%E7%A0%81%20%E4%BB%98%E5%96%9C%E4%BB%81%20%EF%BC%887%EF%BC%89/7-1390595.docx#T3"><b><span color:#943634;"="" style="font-size: 12px;font-family: Verdana;">Table 3</span></b></a></span><span "="" style="font-size:12px;font-family:Verdana;">). Such study may be helpful to design engineered molecules for regulating ERK dependent pathways in disease condition.
文摘BACKGROUND Crochetage sign is a specific electrocardiographic manifestation of ostium secundum atrial septal defects(ASDs),which is associated with the severity of the left-to-right shunt.Herein,we reported a case of selective his bundle pacing(SHBP)that eliminated crochetage sign in a patient with ostium secundum ASD.CASE SUMMARY A 77-year-old man was admitted with a 2-year history of chest tightness and shortness of breath.Transthoracic echocardiography revealed an ostium secundum ASD.Twelve-lead electrocardiogram revealed atrial fibrillation with a prolonged relative risk interval,incomplete right bundle branch block,and crochetage sign.The patient was diagnosed with an ostium secundum ASD,atrial fibrillation with a second-degree atrioventricular block,and heart failure.The patient was treated with selective his bundle pacemaker implantation.After the procedure,crochetage sign disappeared during his bundle pacing on the electrocardiogram.CONCLUSION S-HBP eliminated crochetage sign on electrocardiogram.Crochetage sign may be a manifestation of a conduction system disorder.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51709228)。
文摘Due to the complexity of marine environment,underwater acoustic signal will be affected by complex background noise during transmission.Underwater acoustic signal denoising is always a difficult problem in underwater acoustic signal processing.To obtain a better denoising effect,a new denoising method of underwater acoustic signal based on optimized variational mode decomposition by black widow optimization algorithm(BVMD),fluctuation-based dispersion entropy threshold improved by Otsu method(OFDE),cosine similarity stationary threshold(CSST),BVMD,fluctuation-based dispersion entropy(FDE),named BVMD-OFDE-CSST-BVMD-FDE,is proposed.In the first place,decompose the original signal into a series of intrinsic mode functions(IMFs)by BVMD.Afterwards,distinguish pure IMFs,mixed IMFs and noise IMFs by OFDE and CSST,and reconstruct pure IMFs and mixed IMFs to obtain primary denoised signal.In the end,decompose primary denoising signal into IMFs by BVMD again,use the FDE value to distinguish noise IMFs and pure IMFs,and reconstruct pure IMFs to obtain the final denoised signal.The proposed mothod has three advantages:(i)BVMD can adaptively select the decomposition layer and penalty factor of VMD.(ii)FDE and CS are used as double criteria to distinguish noise IMFs from useful IMFs,and Otsu algorithm and CSST algorithm can effectively avoid the error caused by manually selecting thresholds.(iii)Secondary decomposition can make up for the deficiency of primary decomposition and further remove a small amount of noise.The chaotic signal and real ship signal are denoised.The experiment result shows that the proposed method can effectively denoise.It improves the denoising effect after primary decomposition,and has good practical value.
文摘BACKGROUND As research on diabetes continues to advance,more complex classifications of this disease have emerged,revealing the existence of special types of diabetes,and many of these patients are prone to misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis,leading to treatment delays and increased health care costs.The purpose of this study was to identify four causes of secondary diabetes.CASE SUMMARY Secondary diabetes can be caused by various factors,some of which are often overlooked.These factors include genetic defects,autoimmune disorders,and diabetes induced by tumours.This paper describes four types of secondary diabetes caused by Williams–Beuren syndrome,Prader–Willi syndrome,pituitary adenoma,and IgG4-related diseases.These cases deviate significantly from the typical progression of the disease due to their low incidence and rarity,often leading to their neglect in clinical practice.In comparison to regular diabetes patients,the four individuals described here exhibited distinct characteristics.Standard hypoglycaemic treatments failed to effectively control the disease.Subsequently,a series of examinations and follow-up history confirmed the diagnosis and underlying cause of diabetes.Upon addressing the primary condition,such as excising a pituitary adenoma,providing glucocorticoid supplementation,and implementing symptomatic treatments,all patients experienced a considerable decrease in blood glucose levels,which were subsequently maintained within a stable range.Furthermore,other accompanying symptoms improved.CONCLUSION Rare diseases causing secondary diabetes are often not considered in the diag-nosis of diabetes.Therefore,it is crucial to conduct genetic tests,antibody detection and other appropriate diagnostic measures when necessary to facilitate early diagnosis and intervention through proactive and efficient management of the underlying condition,ultimately improving patient outcomes.
文摘This editorial explores the clinical implications of organizing pneumonia(OP)secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis,as presented in a recent case report.OP is a rare condition characterized by inflammation in the alveoli,which spreads to alveolar ducts and terminal bronchioles,usually after lung injuries caused by infections or other factors.OP is classified into cryptogenic(idiopathic)and secondary forms,the latter arising after infections,connective tissue diseases,tumors,or treatments like drugs and radiotherapy.Secondary OP may be triggered by infections caused by bacteria,viruses,fungi,mycobacteria,or parasites.Key diagnostic features include subacute onset of nonspecific respira-tory symptoms such as dry cough,chest pain,and exertional dyspnea.Imaging with computed tomography scans typically reveals three patterns:(1)Bilateral subpleural consolidation;(2)Nodular consolidation;and(3)A reticular pattern.Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage helps exclude other causes.Standard treatment consists of corticosteroid therapy tapered over 6 months to 12 months.This editorial highlights clinical and diagnostic strategies to ensure timely and effective patient care.
文摘This paper mainly revisits the interface design of the English learning app which is currently used by secondary vocational students by exploring the English learning of secondary vocational students and the psychological characteristics of secondary vocational students.The author puts forward some suggestions to the interface design of English learning APP which is suitable for secondary vocational students,hoping to provide some help for English learning of secondary vocational students.
文摘In this paper, we conduct theoretical analysis and literature review applications on the form innovation design and implementation of secondary reconstruction for cool core fabric. At present, due to the development of The Times and the progress of science and technology, people' s aesthetic concept also transformed, functional and decorative fabric art aesthetic has been raised to an important level, but also strong. Second fabric design is refers to the use of various traditional and high-tech means to the existing fabric to open out the design of the processing, make its surface rich visual texture and touch skin texture. Our method is effective and novel, we will try to make it into real-world applications in the future.
文摘BACKGROUND Ileal atresia is a congenital abnormality where there is significant stenosis or complete absence of a portion of the ileum.The overall diagnostic accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting jejunal and ileal atresia is low.We report a case of ileal atresia diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound examination with the“keyboard sign”and“coffee bean sign”.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of ileal atresia diagnosed in utero at 31 weeks'of gestation.Prenatal ultrasound examination revealed two rows of intestines arranged in an‘S’shape in the middle abdomen.The inner diameters were 1.7 cm and 1.6 cm,respectively.A typical“keyboard sign”was observed.The intestine canal behind the“keyboard sign”showed an irregular strong echo.There was no normal intestinal wall structure,showing a typical“coffee bean sign”.Termination of the pregnancy and autopsy findings confirmed the diagnosis.CONCLUSION The prenatal diagnosis of ileal atresia is difficult.The sonographic features of the“keyboard sign”and“coffee bean sign”are helpful in diagnosing the location of congenital jejunal and ileal atresia.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62103375 and 62006106)the Zhejiang Provincial Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project(Grant No.22NDJC009Z)+1 种基金the Education Ministry Humanities and Social Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.19YJCZH056 and 21YJC630120)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province of China(Grant Nos.LY23F030003 and LQ21F020005).
文摘While progress has been made in information source localization,it has overlooked the prevalent friend and adversarial relationships in social networks.This paper addresses this gap by focusing on source localization in signed network models.Leveraging the topological characteristics of signed networks and transforming the propagation probability into effective distance,we propose an optimization method for observer selection.Additionally,by using the reverse propagation algorithm we present a method for information source localization in signed networks.Extensive experimental results demonstrate that a higher proportion of positive edges within signed networks contributes to more favorable source localization,and the higher the ratio of propagation rates between positive and negative edges,the more accurate the source localization becomes.Interestingly,this aligns with our observation that,in reality,the number of friends tends to be greater than the number of adversaries,and the likelihood of information propagation among friends is often higher than among adversaries.In addition,the source located at the periphery of the network is not easy to identify.Furthermore,our proposed observer selection method based on effective distance achieves higher operational efficiency and exhibits higher accuracy in information source localization,compared with three strategies for observer selection based on the classical full-order neighbor coverage.
文摘The use of entomopathogenic fungi (EF) in recent years has been highly effective against the different orders of insects considered pests of agricultural importance and their conidia have been commonly applied, but it has been reported that these are sensitive to the environmental conditions. For this reason, biopesticides products have been formulated based on secondary metabolites, recently. These biomolecules participate as biological control agent, such as: cyclic depsipeptides, amino acids, polyketides, polyphenols and terpenoids, affecting their morphology, life cycle and insect behavior. The use of secondary metabolites of entomopathogenic fungi opens the possibility of application in a more efficient way for the control of agricultural pests in a compatible with the environment and human health;therefore, it is important to know, analyzing the type of molecules, their effects, and their different methods of application.