Headwear design:Relationship between the headwear and the overall styling

This article examines the relationship between headwear design and overall clothing styling,emphasizing the importance of headwear in conveying personal style and cultural identity.It traces the evolution of Chinese and Western headwear throughout history,highlighting the interplay between headwear and the wearer's personal charac-teristics,life events,and cultural background.The article concludes by emphasizing that headwear design is not only a reflection of fashion,but also a manifestation of cultural depth and individuality.

An Effective Surface Modeling Method for Car Styling from a Side-View Image

We introduce an almost-automatic technique for generating 3D car styling surface models based on a single side-view image. Our approach combines the prior knowledge of car styling and deformable curve network model to obtain an automatic modeling process. Firstly, we define the consistent parameterized curve template for 2D and 3D case respectivelyby analyzingthe characteristic lines for car styling. Then, a semi-automatic extraction from a side-view car image is adopted. Thirdly, statistic morphable model of 3D curve network isused to get the initial solution with sparse point constraints.Withonly afew post-processing operations, the optimized curve network models for creating surfaces are obtained. Finally, the styling surfaces are automatically generated using template-based parametric surface modeling method. More than 50 3D curve network models are constructed as the morphable database. We show that this intelligent modeling toolsimplifiesthe exhausted modeling task, and also demonstratemeaningful results of our approach.

INTELLIGENT CAR STYLING TECHNIQUE AND SYSTEM BASED ON A NEW AERODYNAMIC-THEORETICAL MODEL

Car styling technique based on a new theoretical model of automotiveaerodynamics is introduced, which is proved to be feasible and effective by wind tunnel tests.Development of a multi-module software system from this technique, including modules of knowledgeprocessing, referential styling and ANN aesthetic evaluation etc, capable of assisting car stylingworks in an intelligent way, is also presented and discussed.

TD Styling之眼镜三维建模、渲染介绍

TD Styling是Extech公Think Design产品的工业造型模块，它提供了一整套的刨新设计手段。可以帮助设计师从一张草图开始，顺利的完成产品的造型设计。本文以设计眼镜为例，简要介绍了基于TDStyling的眼镜基本建模、静态渲染等过程。

TD Styling在牙刷产品设计中的典型应用

牙刷是我们日常生活中必不可少的生活用品。牙刷需求量非常大,生产的企业也特别多,其产品竞争非常激烈。而漂亮的外形是牙刷吸引客户的首要因素。这就决定了牙刷外形设计占有非常重要的地位。因此流畅的曲面设计,模型的快速修改。

基于Style 3D针织运动装虚拟设计与应用

基于Style 3D虚拟服装试衣软件,通过对虚拟试衣技术现状的分析,以针织运动装作为虚拟试衣对象,从四个部分进行展开,包含人体建模,版片的三维排布与缝合,运动装面料仿真与试穿效果展示,以及驳样改款与模块组合。借助于三维面料扫描技术获取面料材质纹理和相关辅料配件,进一步丰富针织运动装的装饰效果。3D快速驳样改款和虚拟展示能有效地优化设计过程,针织运动装模块组合模拟应用适应快时尚节奏下改款搭配的需求,根据现有版型快速驳样改款亦是对传统设计与展示模式的一种突破。

Natural Gas Power Plants in the System Security Role—The Situation and Solutions in Brazil

This study aims to apply a methodology to analyze the regulatory obstacles for the development of thermal power plants in a country. The study uses Brazil as an application case, although mostly of the findings can be useful to other countries. It also discusses other policies and actions by the government that may contribute to the growth of natural gas-fired power plants. Using deductive and comparative research methods, the first part of this method focuses on the stage of thermoelectric power generation in Brazil. The subsequent sections present the role of the integration of gas and electricity sectors, the main obstacles to the expansion of natural-gas power generation, how the country has deal with the expansion of natural-gas power generation, as well as how other obstacles has been faced. In raising the research question, when comparing the research results of selected countries, it should be noticed the impact that the experience and lessons elsewhere have had on policies formulation on Brazil. Our conclusions pointed out that adequate policies for the natural gas-electricity Brazilian market integration make advisable the unification of electricity and natural gas agencies. We recommended developing a mathematical model to support decision-making on natural gas and electricity integration.

Investigation of Fracture Strength of Current Post Materials (Peek, Fiber, Cast Metal) in Different Ferrule Conditions

Aim: The fracture resistance of the post materials used nowadays significantly impacts the fracture type of the post material. The current study aimed to examine the impact of the fracture resistance of PEEK posts, whose use as a post material has not yet become widespread, on the fracture pattern that will occur. Materials and Methods: Sixty-six extracted upper central incisor human teeth were used in the study. Six groups of posts were produced from metal, fiber, and PEEK materials (n = 11). Afterward, the fracture resistance test was applied to the samples. Samples were classified according to fracture type as repairable or irreparable. The ANOVA and test were used in statistical analysis. Post-hoc tests were carried out using Tukey’s and Tamhane’s T2 tests. On the other hand, Pearson’s chi-square test and the Fisher-Freeman-Halton test were conducted for comparisons between categorical variables. The statistical significance level was accepted as p Results: According to the fracture resistance test results, the groups where metal personal posts were used displayed higher fracture resistance in comparison with all other groups. According to the results of the optical microscope examination, the incidence of repairable fractures was significantly higher in the PEEK post group with ferrule preparation (p 0.05). Conclusion: In the absence of the ferrule effect, fractures are catastrophic, regardless of the material used. The use of PEEK as a post material contributes to keeping fractures at a repairable level.

Current Topics in Acute Abdomen: Causes, Diagnostics, and Emerging Therapies

Acute abdomen is a serious clinical condition that requires immediate attention due to its association with intense pain and rapid progression. This article reviews important aspects of the causes, diagnostics, and treatments of acute abdomen. The research highlights the diversity of etiologies, ranging from the most common, such as acute appendicitis, to the less frequent, such as intestinal perforations by foreign bodies. Complex diagnostic methods, including clinical examinations and imaging such as computed tomography, are essential to guide accurate diagnosis, given the overlap of symptoms among different conditions. Therapeutic approaches range from conservative treatments with clinical observation and antibiotic therapy to urgent surgical interventions, such as appendectomy and cholecystectomy. Laparoscopy stands out as a promising approach, offering advantages in terms of recovery and post-operative morbidity. However, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional challenges to the diagnosis and treatment of acute abdomen, with delays and difficulties in accessing healthcare. This review underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and constant updates among healthcare professionals in addressing acute abdomen, aiming for accurate diagnoses and appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve clinical outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this complex clinical condition.

What Are the Current and Developing Treatments for Cotard’s Syndrome, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and Catatonic Schizophrenia?

Purpose: Cotard’s syndrome, Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, and Catatonia are all rare psychiatric disorders that have relatively little research regarding their treatments. The aim of this article is to highlight any gaps in knowledge regarding represented demographics in these treatment studies, and to discuss the current and upcoming treatment options. Background: This literature review explores under-researched psychiatric conditions: Cotard’s syndrome, Alice in Wonderland syndrome, and Catatonic Schizophrenia. Understanding psychiatric disorders requires basic knowledge of brain anatomy. These conditions are often result of or associated with neurological issues, such as migraines or tumors. The brain has eight lobes, two of four kinds: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes, which all govern different functions and abilities. Frontal lobes control judgment, decision-making, personality traits, and fine motor movements. Parietal lobes interpret pain and temperature, occipital lobes handle visual stimuli, and temporal lobes enable hearing. The pre-frontal cortex is associated with high intelligence, psychotic traits, and psychosis. The Broca’s Area in the frontal lobes controls expressive language. These areas and divisions of the brain contribute to the complexity of the psychiatric disorders discussed in this review. Introduction: Cotard’s syndrome is a psychiatric disorder characterized by delusions of being dead or not having certain limbs or organs. It is believed that there is a disconnect between their fusiform face area and the amygdala, causing a lack of familiarity between one’s mind and body. Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is another psychiatric disorder which is characterized by visual hallucinations, such as distorted perceptions of color, size, distance, and speed. The most common symptoms include micropsia and macropsia. Catatonia/Catatonic Schizophrenia is an uncommon type of schizophrenia. This type of schizophrenia is characterized by motor rigidity, verbal rigidity, the flat effect, psychomotor retardation, waxy flexibility, and overall negative symptoms. Thus, these people may come off as emotionally detached, and able to stay frozen in odd positions for periods on end. Treatments and Results: Cotard’s syndrome seemed to be most effectively treated by ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) had the highest positive responses to treatment by Valproate (an anti-epileptic drug), as well as intervention to treat the associated neurological conditions they had. Catatonia/Catatonic Schizophrenia seemed to be most effectively treated with a combination of benzodiazepines and ECT. Discussion and Demographics: In all 3 disorders, the Latino and African communities were underrepresented. There also seemed to be an underrepresentation of men in Cotard’s syndrome, and of women in Alice in Wonderland Syndrome. Japan and India seemed to have the highest density of treatment studies in all 3 disorders.

Diagnosis and Solution of the Drinking Water Supply Network of the Municipality of Diembéring

Diembéring, a municipality in Ziguinchor region (with 21 villages) has a considerable deficit in drinking water supply to the population. And yet the sources of supply are not lacking. In this part of the region, the quality water supply rate remains very low. This article follows a process of collection, analysis and exploitation of data (hydrogeological, geomorphological, geological) obtained at the site level. Then, an evaluation of the population compared to the horizon of 2041 is carried out, which allows the estimation of the evolution of the necessary drinking water needs. The geographical and hydraulic criteria allowed us to subdivide the system into two very distinct networks: two multi-village adduction systems (SAEMV1 and SAEMV2) composed of two water towers of 200 m3 each for a HMT = 45 m, serving standpipes [1]. So, for [2]: • SAEMV1 (14 villages): the population is estimated at 10,400 inhabitants in 2041 and water needs are estimated at 365.849 m3/s;• SAEMV2 (07 villages): population is estimated at 38,354 inhabitants in 2041 and drinking water needs are estimated at 1,216.537 m3/s. As designed, this article is in line with the strategy that aims to promote access to drinking water as a means of reducing poverty [3].

Tigris River Water Quality Quantifying Using the Iraq Water Quality Index (IraqWQI) and Some Statistical Techniques

Evaluation of water quality is important for the management of water resources. The current study is focused on the interpretation of the water quality monitoring data of the Tigris River in Iraq by the application of the principal component analysis (PCA), cluster analysis (CA), and water quality index (WQI). Twelve water quality parameters were taken from 14 stations along the river Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, Cl−, SO42−, HCO3−, NO3−, TH, TDS, BOD5, and EC to apply the PCA and CA. The results show that the mean of all the parameters was under the standards except Ca2+, EC, Mg2+, TH, and SO42−. The amount of EC is the critical factor that affects the river water quality. The PCA obtained one principal component responsible for 97% of the variation caused by different pollution sources. The CA divided the river into three regions of sampling stations with similar water quality, the best in the north, and the worst in the far south. In this paper, the computer-automated tool (IraqWQI) was presented and evaluated, which has been developed by authors to classify and measure the quality of Iraqi surface water. The proposed index is of hundred degrees and includes six variables for drinking water quality Cl−, TH, TDS, COD, DO, and total coliform (TC) according to the Iraqi specifications. The result of the IraqWQI application showed a decrease in the water quality of the river and its suitability for drinking in the south of the country. The best value of the index was (81.48, Good) in Fishkhabour during winter, and the worst value was (46.23, Bad) in Qurnah during summer. The result of this study proved the success and importance of using statistical techniques and WQI as useful tools for the management, control, and conservation of surface water. .

结合Pixel2style2Pixel的年龄转化方法

年龄转化在刑侦、人脸识别等领域有着重要作用。常见的年龄转化方法需要使用成对带有年龄注释的数据集进行训练,并且存在生成图像质量低、年龄语义信息不够解耦等问题。针对上述问题,在Pix2style2Pix的训练框架中,引入年龄识别、contextual损失函数,对整体损失函数做出符合年龄转化的改进,提取年龄信息并保证图像质量。改进编码网络配合损失函数对潜在空间的图像进行编辑,提出一种基于Pixel2style2Pixel的年龄转化方法。通过FFHQ、CelebA数据集,对所提方法进行验证,实验结果表明,在不采用成对年龄注释的训练集下,改进后的损失函数能生成更符合期望年龄的转化图像,人脸相似度距离为0.346、FID为45.69、SSIM为0.593 6、PSNR为19.64 dB,均优于对比方法,证明所提方法能够生成高质量、年龄语义高度解耦的转化结果。

虚拟仿真技术赋能丝绸服饰设计创新路径研究

针对传统丝绸服饰设计中存在的设计方法难以适应数字时代需求、开发成本较高、产品形象单一等问题,以丝绸服饰作为研究对象,Style3D作为研究工具,探究虚拟仿真技术在丝绸服饰中的设计创新路径。将丝绸服饰虚拟仿真设计分为前期、中期、后期,前期对丝绸服饰进行三维可视化建模;中期通过虚拟缝合及仿真表现丝绸面料;后期通过静态渲染与动态模拟走秀等方式完成对丝绸服饰的虚拟仿真设计。对丝绸服饰虚拟仿真创新设计提供参考路径,最后以嘉欣丝绸为例,证实虚拟仿真技术赋能丝绸服饰设计对提升研发效率,破解传统丝绸服饰设计问题具有现实意义。

基于Style3D技术的甪直水乡妇女服饰虚拟仿真研究

甪直水乡妇女服饰是具有典型特色的中国传统地方服饰,随着现代社会的发展,目前的影响力正逐渐式微。文章通过爬梳文献和实地考察甪直水乡妇女服饰博物馆,对各部件服装的服制特色进行梳理与分析。在此基础上,运用服装CAD软件绘制样板,运用Style 3D软件实现服装的虚拟仿真,包括细节配饰和纹样色彩的还原,为虚拟仿真中遇到的问题提出可行的解决方案。结果表明,文章所提出的数字化虚拟技术是一种有效的传统服饰传承方式,为发展和保护中国传统地方服饰文化拓宽了途径和思路。

Impact of parenting styles on preschoolers’behaviors

In this editorial,I comment on the article“Association of preschool children behavior and emotional problems with the parenting behavior of both parents”which was published in the latest issue of“World Journal of Clinical Cases”that demonstrates the prevalence of behavioral disorders in preschool children.Therefore I am focused on parenting which is the most effective factor shown to affect the development and continuity of these behaviors.The management of child behavior problems is crucial.Children in early ages,especially preschoolers who are in the first 5 years of life,are influenced by dramatic changes in various aspects of development,such as social,emotional,and physical.Also,children experience many changes linked to different developmental tasks,such as discovering themselves,getting new friendships,and adapting to a new environment.In this period,parents have a critical role in supporting child development.If parents do not manage and overcome their child’s misbehavior,it could be transformed into psychosocial problems in adulthood.Parenting is the most powerful predictor in the social development of preschool children.Several studies have shown that to reduce the child’s emotional and behavioral problems,a warm relationship between parents and children is needed.In addition,recent studies have demonstrated significant relationships between family regulation factors and parenting,as well as with child behaviors.

Rich-text document styling restoration via reinforcement learning

Richly formatted documents,such as financial disclosures,scientific articles,government regulations,widely exist on Web.However,since most of these documents are only for public reading,the styling information inside them is usually missing,making them improper or even burdensome to be displayed and edited in different formats and platforms.In this study we formulate the task of document styling restoration as an optimization problem,which aims to identify the styling settings on the document elements,e.g.,lines,table cells,text,so that rendering with the output styling settings results in a document,where each element inside it holds the(closely)exact position with the one in the original document.Considering that each styling setting is a decision,this problem can be transformed as a multi-step decision-making task over all the document elements,and then be solved by reinforcement learning.Specifically,Monte-Carlo Tree Search(MCTS)is leveraged to explore the different styling settings,and the policy function is learnt under the supervision of the delayed rewards.As a case study,we restore the styling information inside tables,where structural and functional data in the documents are usually presented.Experiment shows that,our best reinforcement method successfully restores the stylings in 87.65%of the tables,with 25.75%absolute improvement over the greedymethod.We also discuss the tradeoff between the inference time and restoration success rate,and argue that although the reinforcement methods cannot be used in real-time scenarios,it is suitable for the offline tasks with high-quality requirement.Finally,this model has been applied in a PDF parser to support cross-format display.

Style 3D软件在汉服虚拟展示设计中的应用

文章探讨了Style3D软件在汉服虚拟展示设计中的应用。结合历史、人物背景与阶级背景,运用Style3D软件构建精确汉服三维模型,设计动态走秀动作,并运用新媒体技术制作推广短视频。此方法突破时间和空间限制,降低成本投入,吸引更多人关注汉服文化。数字文物展示代表博物馆信息化应用,借助Style3D软件创建汉服虚拟模型,实现文物考古研究、保护及展示。此外,为解决汉服定制难题,设计开发汉服虚拟模型,利用软件进行三维虚拟建模,预先展示设计效果,降低成本,满足消费者需求。

Correlation of personality with individual reproductive success in shrub-nesting birds depends on their life history style

Two questions in the research of animal personality—whether there is a correlation between a personality trait and individual reproductive success,and what is the genetic basis underlying a personality trait—remain unresolved.We addressed these two questions in three shrub-nesting birds,the Azure-winged Magpie(Cyanopica cyanus,AM),White-collared Blackbird(Turdus albocinctus,WB),and Brown-cheeked Laughingthrush(Trochalopteron henrici,BL).The personality type of an individual was first identified according to its response to a territorial intruder.Then,we compared the fleeing distance,breeding parameters,and differential expressed genes(DEGs) in the brain transcriptome between bold and shy breeders.In the three species,bold breeders exhibited more aggressiveness towards an intruder of their territory than did shy breeders.The reproductive success of bold breeders was significantly higher than that of shy breeders in AM but not in WB and BL.The three species shared one DEG,crabp1,which was up-regulated in bold relative to in shy individuals.By regulating the expression of corticotropin-releasing hormone,higher crabp1 gene expression can decrease cellular response to retinoic acid.Therefore,bold individuals are insensitive to external stresses and able to exhibit more aggressiveness to intruders than their shier counterparts.Aggressiveness is beneficial to bold individuals in AM but not in WB and BL because the former could evoke neighbors to make the same response of defending against intruders but the latter could not.Although a personality trait may have the same genetic basis across species,its correlation with reproductive success depends largely on the life history style of a species.

基于Style3D的褐地翻鸿金锦棉袍的复原研究

为了更好地保护与传承服饰类文物,促进我国文物复原事业与服饰数字化技术的发展,文章提出了一种基于Style3D的服饰复原方法。在分析“褐地翻鸿金锦棉袍”的形制、纹样、色彩等内容的基础上,对其虚拟复原并进行文物虚拟试穿展示,为服饰文物的有效保护与传承提供参考。