Mass Selection for Growth Improvement in Black Shell Line of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas

The Pacific oyster,Crassostrea gigas,naturally distributing along the coast of northwest Pacific,is one of the most important bivalve species due to its high economic value and fecundity.In China,we have initiated a selective breeding program on both shell color and growth rate of C.gigas since 2010.A black shell line was obtained through four-generation family selection.In this study,mass selection for growth improvement was conducted in the sixth generation and seventh generation of black shell lines.To assess the progress of potential genetic improvement,the progeny of two generations of black shell lines were selected to evaluate their shell heights via a 450-day farming experiment.As the results,after growing for 450 days,the sixth generation and seventh generation of selected lines were 9.03% and 11.42% larger than the control lines,respectively.During the grow-out stage,the genetic gain of two generations was 8.82%±0.18% and 11.54%±0.43%,respectively;and the corresponding realized heritability was 0.45±0.04 and 0.41±0.04,respectively.These results indicated that the mass selection for shell height achieved steady progress in the two generations of C.gigas.

Genetic Variation Assessed with Microsatellites in Mass Selection Lines of the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas) in China

Abstract Four successive mass selection lines of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, selected for faster growth in breeding pro- grams in China were examined at ten polymorphic microsatellite loci to assess the level of allelic diversity and estimate the effective population size. These data were compared with those of their base population. The results showed that the genetic variation of the four generations were maintained at high levels with an average allelic richness of 18.8-20.6, and a mean expected heterozygosity of 0.902-0.921. They were not reduced compared with those of their base population. Estimated effective population sizes based on temporal variances in microsatellite frequencies were smaller to that of sex ratio-corrected broodstock count estimates. Using a rela- tively large number ofbroodstock and keeping an equal sex ratio in the broodstock each generation may have contributed to retaining the original genetic diversity and maintaining relatively large effective population size. The results obtained in this study showed that the genetic variation was not affected greatly by mass selection progress and high genetic variation still existed in the mass selection lines, suggesting that there is still potential for increasing the gains in future generations of C. gigas. The present study provided im- portant information for future genetic improvement by selective breeding, and for the design of suitable management guidelines for genetic breeding of C. gigas.

Rock mass response for lined rock caverns subjected to high internal gas pressure

The storage of hydrogen gas in underground lined rock caverns(LRCs)enables the implementation of the first fossil-free steelmaking process to meet the large demand for crude steel.Predicting the response of rock mass is important to ensure that gas leakage due to rupture of the steel lining does not occur.Analytical and numerical models can be used to estimate the rock mass response to high internal pressure;however,the fitness of these models under different in situ stress conditions and cavern shapes has not been studied.In this paper,the suitability of analytical and numerical models to estimate the maximum cavern wall tangential strain under high internal pressure is studied.The analytical model is derived in detail and finite element(FE)models considering both two-dimensional(2D)and three-dimensional(3D)geometries are presented.These models are verified with field measurements from the LRC in Skallen,southwestern Sweden.The analytical model is inexpensive to implement and gives good results for isotropic in situ stress conditions and large cavern heights.For the case of anisotropic horizontal in situ stresses,as the conditions in Skallen,the 3D FE model is the best approach.

Identification of proteins of human colorectal carcinoma cell line SW480 by two-dimensional electrophoresis and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry

AIM： To conduct bhe proteomic analysis of human colorectal carcinoma cell line, SW480 by using two-dimensional electrophoresis （2-DE） and matrix-assisted laser desorption /ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry （MALDITOFMS）. METHODS： The total proteins of human colorectal carcinoma cell line, SW480 were separated with 2-DE by using immobilized pH gradient strips and visualized by staining with silver nitrate. The gel images were acquired by scanner and 2-DE analysis software, Image Master 2D Elite. Nineteen distinct protein spots were excised from gel randomly and digested in gel by TPCK-trypsin. Mass analysis of the byptic digest peptides mixture was performed by using MALDI-TOF MS. Peptide mass fingerprints （PMFs） obtained by the MALDI-TOF analysis were used to search NCBI, SWISS-PROT and MSDB databases by using Mascot software. RESULTS： PMF maps of all spots were obtained by MALDI-TOF MS and thirteen proteins were preliminarily identified. CONCLUSION： The methods of analysis and identification of protein spots of tumor cells in 2-DE gel with silver staining by MALDI-TOF MS derived PMF have been established. Protein expression profile of SW480 has been obtained. It is demonstrated that a combination of proteomics and cell culture is a useful approach to comprehend the process of colon carcinogenesis.

Reconstructed annual glacier surface mass balance in theányêmaqên Mountains,Yellow River source,based on snow line altitude

Annual mass balance is an important factor that reflects glacier change and glacier meltwater resources.In this study,we analyzed the changes in glacier area,snow line altitude(SLA)and surface elevation in theányêmaqên Mountain region using multisource remote sensing data.Then,the annual mass balance of two glaciers was reconstructed by using SLA-mass-balance gradient method.The results showed that the glacier area in theányêmaqên Mountains decreased by 29.4 km2from 1985 to 2017.The average SLAs of the Halong Glacier and Yehelong Glacier were approximately 5290 m and 5188 m,respectively.The glacier mass balance for the two glaciers from 1990 to 2020 was-0.71 m w.e.a^(-1) and-0.63 m w.e.a^(-1),respectively.Our results indicate that SLA is an important indicator of glacier changes,and a long sequence of SLAs can more accurately reconstruct the glacier mass balance of the glacier.The mean annual glacial meltwater-fed streamflow is 1.45×10^(7)m^(3) and 1.12×10^(7)m^(3),respectively.Sensitivity analysis indicates that summer air temperature plays a leading role in regard to the influential climatic factors of glacial retreat in theányêmaqên Mountains.This highlights the potential of the methodology for application on reconstructing annual glacier surface mass balance at larger scales without direct measurements.

Minimizing Makespan on Mixed Mass Production Lines of Two and Three Machines

The objective of the research discussed in this paper has been to find an optimal schedule on mixed mass production lines of two and three machines. Johnson's rule on flow shops is generalized to mixed mass production lines. Scheduling methods on three-machine lines are proposed for six special kinds of data of processing times of jobs. The scheduling method on two-machine lines is also proposed.

MODEL OF OPERATING AND BALANCING ASSEMBLY LINE IN A MASS CUSTOMIZATION ENVIRONMENT

The successful implementation of mass customization lies on reengineeringtechnology and management methods to organize the production. Especially in assembly phase, variousproduct configurations, due-time penalties and order-driven strategy challenge the traditionaloperation and management of assembly lines. The business features and the operation pattern ofassembly line based on mass customization are analyzed. And the research emphatically studiesvarious technologic factors to improve customer satisfaction and their corresponding implementmethods in operating assembly line. In addition, the models are proposed for operating assembly lineunder dynamic process environment in mass customization. A genetic approach is developed to providethe optimal solution to the models. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is evaluated with anindustrial application.

OFF－LINE TWO－DIMENSIONAL GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY－MASS SPECTROMETRY FOR ANALYSIS OF ASSENTAL OIL OF MEDICINAL HERB：USE OF ABSORPTION TRAP AS INTERFACE

The use of an absorption trap off-line 2-DGC in conjunction with a mass spectrometer greatly improved the separation and identification of minor constituents of a complex mixtures such as a natural essential oil. The absorption trap device used as an interface of 2-DGC offered the advantage of convenient manipulation.

Chemical Selectivity of Laser Ion Source for on-Line Mass Separator

Thulium(Tm)atoms are resonantly ionized in a hot tube by stepwise excitations us-ing three dye lasers pumped by a series of copper vapor pulsed at a 10 kHz rate.The chemicalselectivity of the laser ion source is measured as a function of temperature of the tubes made ofTa,Nb-Zr and TaC.The chemical selectivity rises from 50 to 10000 with decreasing tube temp-erature and strongly depends on the tube material.A chemical selectivity of about 10000 withhigh efficiencies is obtained with the Nb-Zr and TaC tubes.Such a laser ion source can be usedin on-line mass separator to obtain isobarically pure ion beams.

Use of a TG-Bridge/Mass Spectrometry Method for On-line Monitoring the Emissions of Pine Needles Combustion

森林火灾排放物主要包含气体、挥发性有机化合物(VOCs)、和半挥发性有机化合物(SVOCs),这些物质会严重威胁消防队员和居民的健康。森林火灾烟气是一种包含固体颗粒、液体和气体化合物的复杂混合物。在火前锋附近(靠近消防队员)或者离火前锋很远(但靠近居民)的地方,当苯、甲苯、烯烃等有机化合物的浓度超过各健康安全组织规定的极限值,就可能对健康产生影响。本文给出了一种使用室内热重桥 质谱联用对炉内松针燃烧实验进行火前锋排放物在线监测的新方法。该燃烧实验被认为含氧量较低,这是真实森林火灾中通常的情形。使用这种方法测量得到的苯和甲苯的最大浓度分别是1050和2050ppm。CO2的最大浓度超过10.000ppm。

累及背侧关节面桡骨远端骨折的骨折线地图特征:螺钉有效固定治疗术后移位

背景:掌侧锁定钢板固定是桡骨远端骨折临床上最常用的固定方式,但当骨折线累及背侧关节面时,掌侧钢板固定则存在术后背侧骨块移位风险,尤其是乙状切迹背侧骨块术后移位风险较高。目的:分析桡骨远端骨折累及背侧关节面的骨折线特点,进而深入研究累及乙状切迹背侧骨块发生术后移位的危险因素,为临床上提高复位成功率提供依据。方法:对2021年1月至2022年9月在广州中医药大学第三附属医院就诊的桡骨远端骨折患者进行回顾性分析。根据术前CT影像桡骨远端背侧骨折块数量1,2,3块及以上分别记为Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ型骨折,分别绘制骨折线地图,分析其背侧骨折线形态特征。对存在乙状切迹背侧骨折的患者进行3个月以上随访,根据术后是否发生乙状切迹背侧骨块移位分为移位组和无移位组,比较两组患者年龄、性别、术前和术后CT解剖参数。结果与结论:①对AO/OTA分型C型累及背侧关节面145例患者进行骨折线地图分析,其中根据背侧骨折块数量:Ⅰ型25例(17.2%)、Ⅱ型82例(56.6%)、Ⅲ型38例(26.2%);骨折线地图显示Ⅰ型骨折块骨折线主要累及乙状切迹,Ⅱ型主要累及乙状切迹和lister结节,Ⅲ型则累及乙状切迹、lister结节和桡侧柱背侧。145例患者中86.2%(125/145例)累及乙状切迹,其中Ⅲ型累及比例高达94.7%(36/38例),Ⅱ型88.0%(72/82例),Ⅰ型68%(17/25例)。②76例AO/OTA分型C型累及乙状切迹背侧患者纳入进一步研究,其中术后未移位组65例,移位组11例;在单因素分析中,两组患者的年龄、性别、受伤部位、术前CT乙状切迹背侧骨块背侧边长(d1)、尺侧边长(d2)、乙状切迹背侧骨块背侧高度(d4)和钢板距桡骨尺侧边缘距离(d5)比较差异均无显著性意义(P>0.05);乙状切迹背侧骨块累及下尺桡关节占比[d2/(d2+d3)]、乙状切迹背侧骨块关节面占比(s1/s2)、尺侧螺钉尾端距背侧乙状切迹边缘的距离(d6)和乙状切迹背侧骨块螺钉固定的数量比较差异有显著性意义(P<0.05)。③Logistic多因素回归分析显示,乙状切迹骨块螺钉固定的数量是影响尺背侧乙状切迹骨块移位唯一的危险因素(P<0.05)。④提示在累及桡骨背侧的桡骨远端关节内骨折中,Ⅱ型最常见,Ⅲ型和Ⅰ型次之,大部分患者均存在乙状切迹背侧骨块。而乙状切迹背侧骨块其受下尺桡关节韧带影响易发生术后移位,术中至少1枚有效螺钉固定能降低其移位风险并有助于提高治疗效果。

Online-GPC-GC-MS测定调味品中对羟基苯甲酸酯类化合物

建立了调味品中8种对羟基苯甲酸酯类化合物的在线凝胶渗透色谱(Online-GPC)-气相色谱(GC)-质谱联用技术(MS)的测定方法。目标化合物包括对羟基苯甲酸甲酯(MeP)、对羟基苯甲酸乙酯(EtP)、对羟基苯甲酸异丙酯(Iso-PrP)、对羟基苯甲酸丙酯(PrP)、对羟基苯甲酸异丁酯(Iso-BuP)、对羟基苯甲酸丁酯(BuP)、对羟基苯甲酸庚酯(HeP)、对羟基苯甲酸苄酯(BzP)。将添加了氘代同位素内标样品经丙酮∶环己烷(3∶7,v/v)溶剂超声提取后,提取液不经浓缩直接用Online-GPC-GC-MS进行测定。8种对羟基苯甲酸酯类化合物中,MeP在0.050~5 mg/L,BzP在0.025~5 mg/L,余下的对羟基苯甲酸酯类化合物在0.010~5 mg/L范围内呈良好线性,相关系数的平方均不小于0.999,8种化合物的检出限为0.05~0.20 mg/kg之间,定量限为0.15~0.50 mg/kg。以空白酱油样品为代表性基质加标的三个水平(1、5、10 mg/kg),加标回收率和相对标准偏差(RSD,n=6)分别为88.4%~116.6%(RSD=2.34%~6.87%)、94.0%~109.4%(RSD=2.09%~7.11%)和93.2%~116.8%(RSD=2.61%~8.41%)。该方法应用到实际样品中,能够获得较为满意的结果,证明该方法快速、简单、有效、准确和灵敏。

MASS BALANCE SENSITIVITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE: A CASE STUDY OF GLACIER NO. 1 AT URUMQI RIVERHEAD, TIANSHAN MOUNTAINS, CHINA

In this paper the degree day mass balance model is applied to the sensitivity test of mass balance/ELA(equilibrium line altitude) to climate change of Glacier No.1 at Urumqi Riverhead, the Tianshan Mountains, China. The results demonstrate that the mass balance of Glacier No.1, which is of continental type and accumulates in warm seasons, is less sensitive than that of a maritime glacier. On Glacier No.1, air temperature rise of 1℃ or precipitation increase by 20% can cause the ELA shift 81 m up or 31 m down respectively. Air temperature and precipitation play the different roles in the mass balance formation, in which the mass balance hypsometry follows the temperature variations by the means of rotation against the elevation axis and it shifts in parallel with precipitation change. Assuming a future temperature rise of 2 ℃ the mass losing trend on Glacier No.1 can not be radically alleviated even if there is a precipitation increase by 30%.

Dynamic mass variation and multiphase interaction among steel, slag, lining refractory and nonmetallic inclusions: Laboratory experiments and mathematical prediction

The mass transfer among the multiphase interactions among the steel, slag, lining refractory, and nonmetallic inclusions during the refining process of a bearing steel was studied using laboratory experiments and numerical kinetic prediction. Experiments on the system with and without the slag phase were carried out to evaluate the influence of the refractory and the slag on the mass transfer. A mathematical model coupled the ion and molecule coexistence theory, coupled-reaction model, and the surface renewal theory was established to predict the dynamic mass transfer and composition transformation of the steel, the slag, and nonmetallic inclusions in the steel. During the refining process,Al_(2)O_(3) inclusions transformed into Mg O inclusions owing to the mass transfer of [Mg] at the steel/refractory interface and(Mg O) at the slag/refractory interface. Most of the aluminum involved in the transport entered the slag and a small part of the aluminum transferred to lining refractory, forming the Al_(2)O_(3) or Mg O·Al_(2)O_(3). The slag had a significant acceleration effect on the mass transfer. The mass transfer rate(or the reaction rate) of the system with the slag was approximately 5 times larger than that of the system without the slag. In the first 20 min of the refining, rates of magnesium mass transfer at the steel/inclusion interface, steel/refractory interface, and steel/slag interface were x, 1.1 x, and 2.2 x,respectively. The composition transformation of inclusions and the mass transfer of magnesium and aluminum in the steel were predicted with an acceptable accuracy using the established kinetic model.

Self-thinning lines and allometric relation in Chinese fir(Cunninghamia lanceolata) stands

We calculated a self-thinning exponent of 1.05 for tree mass using the 3/2 power equation in 93 Cunninghamia lanceolata plots.According to Weller’s allometric model,the self-thinning exponent for tree mass was calculated as 1.28 from the allometric exponents h and d.The both self-thinning exponents were significantly lower than 3/2.The self-thinning exponent of organs was estimated to be 1.42 for stems,0.93 for branches,0.96 for leaves,1.35 for roots and 1.28 for shoots,respectively.The self-thinning exponent of stem mass was not significantly different from 3/2,whereas thinning exponents of trees,branches,leaves and roots were significantly lower than 3/2.The stand leaf mass and stand branch mass were constant regardless of the stand density.The scaling relations among branch,leaf,stem,root and shoot mass（MB,ML,MS,MR and MA,respectively） showed that MB and ML scaled as the3/4 power of MS,whereas MS or MA scaled isometrically with respect to MR.

The processes and characteristics of mass balance on the Urumqi Glacier No. 1 during 1958-2009

As a solid reservoir, a glacier can regulate regional water resources. The annual net mass balance directly reflects the fluctuation of the glacier and climate variability. Based on 51 years of mass balance observation data, the mass balance of Tianshan Mountains Urumqi Glacier No. 1 experienced a nine times positive balance fluctuation and nine times negative balance fluctuation. There were 35 and 16 negative and positive balance years, respectively. From 1996/97 to 2008/09, 12 consecutive negative balance years were observed at Tianshan Mountains Urumqi Glacier No. 1. These results demon- strate that the Urumqi Glacier No. 1 is experiencing a strong negative balance, and the strongest negative balance, -931 mm w.e. （mm water equivalent）, during the observation period occurred in 2008. In addition, the cumulative mass balance reached 13,709 mm w.e. in 2008. However, in 2009, the mass balance was positive at 63 mm w.e. The equilibrium-line al- titude changes with the fluctuation in the mass balance, and the effective mass balance gradient is 7.4 mrn/m. In this paper, the headwaters of the Urumqi River were analyzed using meteorological data from 1958 to 2009, including the average seasonal temperature and precipitation. The results showed that the main factor associated with the mass balance variation of Glacier No. 1 is the fluctuation in the summer air temperature, followed by changes in the precipitation.

Dynamic Promotional Resource Allocation for Segment Specific and Spectrum Effect of Promotion for a Product Line Incorporating Repeat Purchase Behavior

Promotion is an essential element in the marketing mix. It is used by businesses to inform, influence and persuade customers to adopt the products and services they offer. Without promotion, business would be stagnant and lack substantial growth because the brands would have low visibility in the market. Moreover, today’s vast and assorted markets comprise of customers with different needs and varied behavior. So it is rarely possible for companies to satisfy all customers by treating them alike. Thus there arises a need to divide the market into segments having customers with similar traits/characteristics. After identifying appropriate market segments, firms can design differentiated promotional campaigns for each segment. At the same time there can be a mass market promotional campaign that reaches different segments with a fixed spectrum. Also since promotional effort resources are limited, one must use them judiciously. In this paper, we formulate mathematical programming problem under repeat purchase scenario, which optimally allocates mass promotional effort resources and differentiated promotional effort resources across the segments dynamically in order to maximize the overall sales obtained from multiple products of a product line under budgetary and minimum sales aspiration level constraint on each product under consideration in each segment. The planning horizon is divided into multi periods, the adoption pattern of each product in each segment is observed in every subinterval and accordingly promotional effort allocations are determined for the next period till we reach the end of planning period. The optimization model has been further extended to incorporate minimum aspiration level constraints on total sales for each product under consideration from all the segments taken together. The non linear programming problem so formulated is solved using differential evolution approach. A numerical example has been discussed to illustrate applicability of the model.

Mass and Energy Transportation in Ore-Forming Processes of Sulfide Deposits in Tongling District

Based on dynamics of heat conduction, fluid flow caused by heating and chemical material transport induced by fluid flow, temperature and stream fields of fluid flow in ore-forming processes of Cu-Au sulfide in the Tongling district deposits was modeled and analyzed. It is shown that: (1) Mass and energy flow caused by fluid flow is key problem of kythrothermal ore-forming processes; the heating from magma intruded is basic power for driving fluid flow. (2) occurrence of pluton, different chemical property and porosity of wall rocks and infiltration restrict the specifically field of precipitation for ore-forming material.Therefore, the dissolution and precipitation field for ore-forming material in deposit can be forecasted. (3) Iron and sulfur material comes mostly from sandstone formation of Wutong Group, which contains pyrite and high porosity. The cataclastic dolomite interlayered in sandstone and limestone is a favorable place for ore accumulating. The difference of chemical property between sandstone and dolomite forms a favorable interface for ore-forming processes.

Dynamic Response Analysis of the Equivalent Water Depth Truncated Point of the Catenary Mooring Line

The real-time computer-controlled actuators are used to connect the truncated parts of moorings and risers in the active hybrid model testing system. This must be able to work in model-scale real time, based on feedback input from the floater motions. Thus, mooring line dynamics and damping effects are artificially simulated in real time, based on a computer-based model of the problem. In consideration of the nonlinear characteristics of the sea platform catenary mooring line, the equations of the mooring line motion are formulated by using the lumped-mass method and the dynamic response of several points on the mooring line is investigated by the time and frequency domain analysis method. The dynamic response of the representative point on the mooring line is analyzed under the condition of two different corresponding upper endpoint movements namely sine wave excitation and random wave excitation. The corresponding laws of the dynamic response between the equivalent water depth truncated points at different locations and the upper endpoint are obtained, which can provide technical support for further study of the active hybrid model test.

An investigation on changes in glacier mass balance and hypsometry for a small mountainous glacier in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau

Mass balance is a key indicator of the sensitivity of glaciers to climate change. Field measurement is one of the most important ways to study the mass balance of glaciers. Based on observations of mass balance in the ablation zone of Shuiguan Glacier No.4, Qilian Mountains, China, combined with the balance ratio between accumulation and ablation, we established a linear relation between mass balance and altitude. The results show that the mean annual mass balance of this glacier was ~510 mm w.e. from 2010 to 2013. The uncertainty in the balance ratio value does not lead to a significant difference in the mass balance. The equilibrium-line altitude rose by 180 m from 1972 to 2013, while the accumulation–area ratio decreased from 0.68 to 0.25. These variations may be caused by changes in air temperature. Meanwhile, the glacier is at present not in a steady state, and it may continue to shrink by a further ~900 m, even without further climate warming. In the western Lenglongling Mountains, assuming that the glaciers are in a steady state and the Equilibrium-line altitudes(ELAs)remain similar, there will be only 46 glaciers left, covering a total area of 19.2 km^2, in other words, only 22.3% of the glaciers area in 1972.