Performance of multi-band orthogonal frequency division multiplexing ultra wide-band system on IEEE UWB channels

Multiband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (MB-OFDM) ultra wide-band (UWB) is a novel wireless communication technology. It has many advantages and is being actively researhed. In this study, we constructed and implemented a simulation model of UWB communication systems in Simulink. We found the MB-OFDM UWB system has the best performance in distance between 4 m to 10 m without the line-of-sight requirement.

Comparative impact behaviours of ultra high performance concrete columns reinforced with polypropylene vs steel fibres

Polypropylene(PP) fibres have primarily used to control shrinkage cracks or mitigate explosive spalling in concrete structures exposed to fire or subjected to impact/blast loads, with limited investigations on capacity improvement. This study unveils the possibility of using PP micro-fibres to improve the impact behaviour of fibre-reinforced ultra-high-performance concrete(FRUHPC) columns. Results show that the addition of fibres significantly improves the impact behaviour of FRUHPC columns by shifting the failure mechanism from brittle shear to favourable flexural failure. The addition of steel or PP fibres affected the impact responses differently. Steel fibres considerably increased the peak impact force(up to 18%) while PP micro-fibres slightly increased the peak(3%-4%). FRUHPC significantly reduced the maximum midheight displacement by up to 30%(under 20°impact) and substantially improved the displacement recovery by up to 100%(under 20° impact). FRUHPC with steel fibres significantly improved the energy absorption while those with PP micro-fibres reduced the energy absorption, which is different from the effect of PP-macro fibre reported in the literature. The optimal fibre content for micro-PP fibres is 1% due to its minimal fibre usage and low peak and residual displacement. This study highlights the potential of FRUHPC as a promising material for impact-resistant structures by creating a more favourable flexural failure mechanism, enhancing ductility and toughness under impact loading, and advancing the understanding of the role of fibres in structural performance.

CO_(2) mineralization by typical industrial solid wastes for preparing ultrafine CaCO_(3): A review

Mineral carbonation is a promising CO_(2) sequestration strategy that can utilize industrial wastes to convert CO_(2) into high-value CaCO_(3).This review summarizes the advancements in CO_(2) mineralization using typical industrial wastes to prepare ultrafine CaCO_(3).This work surveys the mechanisms of CO_(2) mineralization using these wastes and its capacities to synthesize CaCO_(3),evaluates the effects of carbonation pathways and operating parameters on the preparation of CaCO_(3),analyzes the current industrial application status and economics of this technology.Due to the large amount of impurities in solid wastes,the purity of CaCO_(3) prepared by indirect methods is greater than that prepared by direct methods.Crystalline CaCO_(3) includes three polymorphs.The polymorph of CaCO_(3) synthesized by carbonation process is determined the combined effects of various factors.These parameters essentially impact the nucleation and growth of CaCO_(3) by altering the CO_(2) supersaturation in the reaction system and the surface energy of CaCO_(3) grains.Increasing the initial pH of the solution and the CO_(2)flow rate favors the formation of vaterite,but calcite is formed under excessively high pH.Vaterite formation is favored at lower temperatures and residence time.With increased temperature and prolonged residence time,it passes through aragonite metastable phase and eventually transforms into calcite.Moreover,polymorph modifiers can decrease the surface energy of CaCO_(3) grains,facilitating the synthesis of vaterite.However,the large-scale application of this technology still faces many problems,including high costs,high energy consumption,low calcium leaching rate,low carbonation efficiency,and low product yield.Therefore,it is necessary to investigate ways to accelerate carbonation,optimize operating parameters,develop cost-effective agents,and understand the kinetics of CaCO_(3) nucleation and crystallization to obtain products with specific crystal forms.Furthermore,more studies on life cycle assessment(LCA)should be conducted to fully confirm the feasibility of the developed technologies.

Spatiotemporal mapping of(ultra‐)mafic magmatic mine areas:Implications of economic and political realities in China

The spatiotemporal extension/expansion of mine areas is affected by multiple factors.So far,very little has been done to examine the interaction between mine areas and political or economic realities.The(ultra‐)mafic magmatic mines in China played a specific role in supporting national development and providing an ideal research subject for monitoring their interrelationship.In this study,remote sensing and mining‐related GIS data were used to identify and analyze 1233(ultra‐)mafic magmatic mine area polygons in China,which covered approximately 322.96 km2 of land and included a V–Ti–Fe mine,a copper–nickel mine,a chromite mine,an asbestos mine,and a diamond mine.It was found that(1)the areal expansion of mines is significantly related to the mine types,perimeter,topography,and population density.(2)The mine area variation also reflects market and policy realities.The temporal expansion of the mine area from 2010 to 2020 followed an S‐shaped pattern(with the turning point occurring in 2014),closely related to iron overcapacity and tightened mining policies.(3)The complexity(D)of the mine area may reflect mine design and excavation practices.To be specific,lower D indicates early‐stage or artisanal/small‐scale mining,whereas higher D represents large‐scale mining.This study demonstrates that the detailed mapping of mine land can serve as an indicator to implement miningrelated market and policy changes.The(ultra‐)mafic mines area data set can be accessed at https://zenodo.org/record/7636616#.Y-p0uXaZOa0.

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra在儿童结核诊断中的应用价值

目的:探讨Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra在儿童结核诊断中的应用价值。方法:选取2010年1月—2022年12月山东省公共卫生临床中心收治的150例患儿作为研究对象。根据临床综合诊断确诊结果将结核病感染患儿纳入试验组(n=100),将非结核病感染患儿纳入对照组(n=50)。计算不同标本类型的敏感度、特异度、阴性预测值、阳性预测值和准确度,评价Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra检出利福平(RIF)耐药性的效能。结果:Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra的检测所有标本总敏感度为77.00%,特异度为96.00%;合并肺内标本敏感度为92.85%,特异度为96.29%,其中肺内标本中肺泡灌洗液敏感度最高为100.00%;合并肺外标本敏感度为77.55%,特异度为95.65%,其中肺外标本中淋巴结敏感度最高为100.00%。结论:不同标本类型中Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra对儿童结核的检出率差异较大,在诊断肺内结核标本时,检测肺泡灌洗液标本价值最高,在诊断肺外结核标本时,检测淋巴结标本价值最高。

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra对结核性脑膜炎的早期诊断价值

目的:评价Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra(Ultra)对结核性脑膜炎(TBM)的早期诊断价值。方法:对79例患者的临床资料进行分析,用Ultra、Xpert MTB/RIF(Xpert)、宏基因测序(mNGS)和分枝杆菌培养(MGIT)检测脑脊液(CSF)中的结核分枝杆菌。在临床诊断的基础上,分析各方法的检测性能和利福平药物敏感性。结果:Ultra的敏感度(56.4%)、曲线下面积(AUC值)和Kappa值(0.521)均高于MGIT(20%、0.600、0.236)、Xpert(40%、0.700、0.236)和mNGS(32.7%、0.664、0.352)。在31例Ultra阳性病例中,24例对利福平敏感,7例耐药性不确定。结论:与其他方法相比,Ultra检测脑脊液中结核分枝杆菌具有较高的敏感性。因此,Ultra可用于TBM的早期诊断。

Anisotropy of Trabecular Bone from Ultra-Distal Radius Digital X-Ray Imaging: Effects on Bone Mineral Density and Age

Background: When applied to trabecular bone X-ray images, the anisotropic properties of trabeculae located at ultra-distal radius were investigated by using the trabecular bone scores (TBS) calculated along directions parallel and perpendicular to the forearm. Methodology: Data from more than two hundred subjects were studied retrospectively. A DXA (GE Lunar Prodigy) scan of the forearm was performed on each subject to measure the bone mineral density (BMD) value at the location of ultra-distal radius, and an X-ray digital image of the same forearm was taken on the same day. The values of trabecular bone score along the direction perpendicular to the forearm, TBSx, and along the direction parallel to the forearm, TBSy, were calculated respectively. The statistics of TBSx and TBSy were calculated, and the anisotropy of the trabecular bone, which was defined as the ratio of TBSy to TBSx and changed with subjects’ BMD and age, was reported and analyzed. Results: The results show that the correlation coefficient between TBSx and TBSy was 0.72 (p BMD and age was reported. The results showed that decreased trabecular bone anisotropy was associated with deceased BMD and increased age in the subject group. Conclusions: This study shows that decreased trabecular bone anisotropy was associated with decreased BMD and increased age.

An ultrathin wide-band planar metamaterial absorber based on a fractal frequency selective surface and resistive film

We propose an ultrathin wide-band metamaterial absorber （MA） based on a Minkowski （MIK） fractal frequency selective surface and resistive film. This absorber consists of a periodic arrangement of dielectric substrates sandwiched with an MIK fractal loop structure electric resonator and a resistive film. The finite element method is used to simulate and analyze the absorption of the MA. Compared with the MA-backed copper film, the designed MA-backed resistive film exhibits an absorption of 90% at a frequency region of 2 GHz-20 GHz. The power loss density distribution of the MA is further illustrated to explain the mechanism of the proposed MA. Simulated absorptions at different incidence cases indicate that this absorber is polarization-insensitive and wide-angled. Finally, further simulated results indicate that the surface resistance of the resistive film and the dielectric constant of the substrate can affect the absorbing property of the MA. This absorber may be used in many military fields.

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra在快速检测结核分枝杆菌和利福平耐药中的应用

目的探讨Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra在快速检测结核分枝杆菌和利福平耐药中的应用价值。方法收集2019年12月至2020年5月就诊于福州肺科医院的447例疑似肺结核患者的痰标本,分别进行MGIT960液体培养及药敏、Xpert MTB/RIF(Xpert)和Xpert Ultra检测,将检出MTB的菌株和痰液进行rpoB基因Sanger测序。以临床诊断结果为参照,比较MGIT960液体培养、Xpert、Xpert Ultra检测MTB的敏感度和特异度;分别以液体药敏和测序结果为金标准,评价Xpert Ultra检测MTB利福平耐药性的效能。结果以临床确诊为参照,Xpert Ultra敏感度高于液体培养和Xpert,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=28.97、164.86,P均<0.05),特异度与液体培养和Xpert比较差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。分别以利福平液体药敏表型结果和rpoB基因测序结果为金标准,Xpert Ultra的敏感度为88.89%和93.75%。同时经测序分析,35例利福平耐药样本中,rpoB的531位点突变最为常见,占48.57%。结论Xpert Ultra能快速检测痰液中的MTB及其利福平耐药性,对肺结核早期诊疗有良好的临床应用价值,适合在各级实验室推广。

A Study on the Effect of Low Calcium Ultra-fine Fly Ash as a Partial Sustainable Supplementary Material to Cement in Self-compacting Concrete

The aim and scope of the present study were to determine the efficacy of UFFA in evaluating the workability,static and dynamic stabilization properties,retention period,and slump loss of SCC systems in their fresh state,as well as their compressive strength at various ages.Microstructure(SEM and XRD)of blended SCC systems were studied.Also,the thermogravimetry behavior of blended SCC specimens were researched.According to the evaluated results,incorporating up to 20%UFFA into fresh concrete improved its performance due to its engineered fine particle size and spherical geometry,both of which contribute to the enhancement of characteristics.Blends of 25%and 30%of UFFA show effect on the water-binder ratio and chemical enhancer dosage,resulting in a loss of homogeneity in fresh SCC systems.The reduced particle size,increased amorphous content,and increased surface area all contribute to the pozzolanic reactivity of the early and later ages,resulting in denser packing and thus an increase in compressive strength.The experimental results indicate that UFFA enhances the properties of SCC in both its fresh and hardened states,which can be attributed to the particles’fineness and their relative effect on SCC.

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra快速诊断涂阴肺结核的临床价值

目的评估超敏结核分枝杆菌和利福平耐药基因检测(XpertUltra)方案检测痰液及支气管肺泡灌洗液(BALF)标本在涂阴肺结核患者中早期、快速诊断的价值。方法选择2020年5月-2021年12月在山东省公共卫生临床中心就诊的痰涂片阴性疑似肺结核患者93例,其中临床诊断为涂阴肺结核57例,非肺结核36例。收集所有患者的痰液及BALF标本,分别采用Xpert Ultra、GeneXpert MTB/RIF(Xpert)、BACTEC MGIT 960培养(MGIT 960培养)进行检测。以临床诊断为参考标准,评价3种检测方案及相互联合检测痰液及BALF标本时诊断涂阴肺结核的敏感度、特异度及符合率。结果以临床诊断结果为参考标准,Xpert Ultra检测痰液标本对涂阴肺结核诊断的敏感度明显高于Xpert[56.14%(32/57)vs.36.84%(21/57),P=0.03]和MGIT960培养[56.14%(32/57)vs.33.33%(19/57),P=0.014];Xpert Ultra检测BALF标本对涂阴肺结核诊断的敏感度明显高于Xpert[75.44%(43/57)vs.56.14%(32/57),P=0.030]和MGIT960培养[75.44%(43/57)vs.38.60%(22/57),P<0.01]。3种检测方案及相互联合检测痰液标本诊断涂阴肺结核,受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线下面积(AUC)依次为:三者联合(0.807)>Xpert Ultra+Xpert(0.798)>Xpert Ultra+MGIT 960培养(0.789)>Xpert Ultra(0.781)>Xpert(0.684)>MGIT 960培养(0.667);检测BALF标本,AUC依次为:三者联合(0.895)=Xpert Ultra+Xpert(0.895)>XpertUltra+MGIT960培养(0.877)=XpertUltra(0.877)>Xpert(0.781)>MGIT960培养(0.693)。3种检测方案均未在入组患者中检测到利福平耐药。结论Xpert Ultra对早期、快速诊断涂阴肺结核具有较高的临床应用价值;其检测BALF的敏感度高于痰液标本,建议优先选择BALF标本。

面向复杂环境的UWB/LiDAR/IMU组合定位方法

针对室外全球卫星导航系统(GNSS)拒止并且超宽带(UWB)和LiDAR在非视距和点云特征稀疏环境下定位效果较差的问题,提出了一种面向复杂环境的UWB/LiDAR/惯性测量单元(IMU)组合定位方法。首先,利用LiDAR和UWB的互补特性设计了时变因子,用于对车辆进行重定位;然后,引入三种运动模型描述车辆的运动状态,各模型采用无迹卡尔曼滤波方法设计滤波器;最后,将重定位后的车辆定位和IMU的测量数据作为交互式多模型-无迹卡尔曼滤波算法的状态输入,解算出最终的车辆位置。实验结果表明,所提组合定位方法具有较高的定位精度,相对于UWB和LiDAR单一传感器,视距环境下的定位精度分别提升了35.1%和22.8%,非视距环境下分别提升了53.1%和27.2%;所提重定位方法相对于UWB和LiDAR单一传感器,视距环境下的定位精度分别提升了23.2%和8.7%,非视距环境下分别提升了42.9%和11.4%,体现出了较高的定位精度和对复杂环境的适应能力。

Analytical Optimization of GeneXpert Ultra for Detection of Tuberculosis in CSF Samples

Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) in extrapulmonary specimens can be challenging due to their paucibacillary nature. This difficulty is especially true for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and the low sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis hampers rapid detection and treatment in vulnerable populations. GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ultra has been shown to provide rapid results for detection of MTBC and associated Rifampin resistance, but there is limited data regarding standardized methods for CSF processing on this assay. In this study, we sought to provide guidance regarding the best methods for CSF processing, including optimal volumes to test, length of incubation with sample reagent and finally effects of long-term freezing on detection.

类星型手性超材料超宽带隙特性研究

振动和噪声的抑制一直是工程中的重要问题,而超材料在实现减振降噪方面具有良好的应用价值。基于传统空心星型超材料,添加手性结构特性,设计一种新型的空心类星型手性超材料,并在其基础上进一步演化出实心类星型手性超材料。通过振动模态分析带隙产生机理和不同结构参数对带隙的影响,通过频散曲面、波传播方向、群速度和相速度等研究弹性波在结构中的传播特性,并研究有限周期结构的传输特性。结果表明:实心类星型手性超材料可以产生宽度为5116 Hz的超宽带隙,带隙形成主要是由于凹角星和韧带的旋转振动耗散了弹性波能量,内凹角α的减小以及韧带与水平方向的夹角θ的增大使得最宽带隙的宽度增大;有限周期结构在其带隙范围内可以产生明显的位移幅值衰减,该新型超材料具有良好的隔振性能。

Low Complexity Joint Spectrum Resource and Power Allocation for Ultra Dense Networks

In this paper,we propose a low complexity spectrum resource allocation scheme cross the access points(APs)for the ultra dense networks(UDNs),in which all the APs are divided into several AP groups(APGs)and the total bandwidth is divided into several narrow band spectrum resources and each spectrum resource is allocated to APGs independently to decrease the interference among the cells.Furthermore,we investigate the joint spectrum and power allocation problem in UDNs to maximize the overall throughput.The problem is formulated as a mixed-integer nonconvex optimization(MINCP)problem which is difficult to solve in general.The joint optimization problem is decomposed into two subproblems in terms of the spectrum allocation and power allocation respectively.For the spectrum allocation,we model it as a auction problem and a combinatorial auction approach is proposed to tackle it.In addition,the DC programming method is adopted to optimize the power allocation subproblem.To decrease the signaling and computational overhead,we propose a distributed algorithm based on the Lagrangian dual method.Simulation results illustrate that the proposed algorithm can effectively improve the system throughput.

Subducting passive continental margins with crustal (ultra)mafic intrusions: An underappreciated mechanism for recycling water back into the mantle

It is well known that outer rise bending-assisted oceanic plate hydration is an important mechanism for transporting substantial amounts of water into the mantle.A key question is:Are there other equally or more important water transport mechanisms?Here we propose,for the first time,that subducting passive continental margins,particularly those with crustal(ultra)mafic intrusions,play a critical role in recycling water back into the mantle.Evidence for this mechanism is the exceptionally high outer rise seismicity observed in a subducting passive continental margin(i.e.,the northeastern South China Sea continental margin)near the northern Manila trench,characterized by a high-velocity lower crust that has been attributed to(ultra)mafic intrusions.Our interpretation of this correlation between high outer rise seismicity and lower crust(ultra)mafic intrusions is that(ultra)mafic intrusions alter the crustal rheology and increase brittle deformation in the lower crust in this region,thereby promoting lithospheric fracturing and plate hydration,which is evidenced by increased outer rise seismicity.

基于MOEA/D算法的三陷波超宽带天线设计

为实现超宽带通信中对WIMAX(3.3~3.7 GHz)、WLAN(5.150~5.825 GHz)和ITU(8.01~8.50 GHz)频段干扰的抑制,提出了一种基于MOEA/D算法优化设计的具有三陷波特性的超宽带天线。天线采用T形结构作为辐射贴片,通过改变贴片形状等方法实现在3~12 GHz的超宽带。在辐射贴片上刻蚀两个U形缝隙和在传输线两侧加载C形开口环,对天线进行陷波设计。利用MOEA/D算法对陷波结构的结构参数和加载位置进行优化,实现了在3.31~3.69 GHz、5.25~6.13 GHz和8.01~8.51 GHz频段的陷波效果,成功抑制了频段干扰。与传统扫频优化的设计方法相比,采用MOEA/D算法设计的天线在陷波频带内增益低至-19 dB,各陷波频带准确度误差均在3.6%以下,提高了天线的设计效率,具有一定的工程应用价值。

Isolation Enhancement in a Compact Four-Element MIMO Antenna for Ultra-Wideband Applications

Mutual coupling reduction or isolation enhancement in antenna arrays is an important area of research as it severely affects the performance of an antenna.In this paper,a new type of compact and highly isolated Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output(MIMO)antenna for ultra-wideband(UWB)applications is presented.The design consists of four radiators that are orthogonally positioned and confined to a compact 40×40×0.8 mm3 space.The final antenna design uses an inverted L shape partial ground to produce an acceptable reflection coefficient(S11<−10 dB)in an entire UWB band(3.1–10.6)giga hertz(GHz).Moreover,the inter-element isolation has also been enhanced to>20 db for majority of the UWB band.The antenna was fabricated and tested with the vector network analyzer(VNA)and in an anechoic chamber for scattering parameters and radiation patterns.Furthermore,different MIMO diversity performance metrics are also measured to validate the proposed model.The simulation results and the experimental results from the constructed model agree quite well.The proposed antenna is compared with similar designs in recently published literature for various performance metrics.Because of its low envelope correlation coefficient(ECC<0.1),high diversity gain(DG>9.99 dB),peak gain of 4.6 dB,reduced channel capacity loss(CCL<0.4 b/s/Hz),and average radiation efficiency of over 85%,the proposed MIMO antenna is ideally suited for practical UWB applications.

Determination of Oleuropein in Cosmetics by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography-Triple Quadrupole Tandem Mass Spectrometry

An ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)was established to quickly and accurately determine the content of oleuropein in cosmetics.The samples were extracted with methanol-aqueous solution,and the mobile phase with methanol-formic acid solution(0.1 mol/L)=40∶60 was separated by Agilent ZORBAX Eclipse Plus C18(2.1 mm×50 mm×1.8μm-Micron)column temperature 30℃,flow rate 0.3 mL/min.The MS end was detected by electrospray negative mode ionization(ESI-)and multiple reaction monitoring(MRM)mode.The results show a good linear relationship in the range of 0.002~5 mg/L,with a correlation coefficient R2 of 0.999,5.Method recovery range from 84.2%~107.6%and the relative standard deviation RSD is 5.8%.The detection time is 5 min,the detection limit is 0.000,6 mg/L,and the limit of quantification is 0.002 mg/L.This method has the advantages of convenient operation,low quantification limit,high precision and good repeatability,and is suitable for measuring the content of oleuropein in many kinds of cosmetics.

中国石油深层、超深层油气勘探进展与启示

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