In this paper, we investigate the degree of approximation by Baskakov_Durrmeyer operator for functions which derivatives have only discontinuity points of the first kind on [0,∞) with exponential growth.
The binaphthol enantiomers separation process using simulation moving bed technology is simulated with the true moving bed approach (TMB). In order to systematically optimize the process with multiple productive obj...The binaphthol enantiomers separation process using simulation moving bed technology is simulated with the true moving bed approach (TMB). In order to systematically optimize the process with multiple productive objectives, this article develops a variant of tissue P system (TPS). Inspired by general tissue P systems, the special TPS has a tissue-like structure with several membranes. The key rules of each membrane are the communication rule and mutation rule. These characteristics contribute to the diversity of the population, the conquest of the multimodal of objective function, and the convergence of algorithm. The results of comparison with a popular algorithm——the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm 2(NSGA-2) illustrate that the new algorithm has satisfactory performance. Using the algorithm, this study maximizes synchronously several conflicting objectives, purities of different products, and productivity.展开更多
In the article, the fully discrete finite difference scheme for a type of nonlinear reaction-diffusion equation is established. Then the new function space is introduced and the stability problem for the finite differ...In the article, the fully discrete finite difference scheme for a type of nonlinear reaction-diffusion equation is established. Then the new function space is introduced and the stability problem for the finite difference scheme is discussed by means of variational approximation method in this function space. The approach used is of a simple characteristic in gaining the stability condition of the scheme.展开更多
A new case configuration in R^3, the conjugate-nest consisted of one regular tetrahedron and one regular octahedron is discussed. If the configuration is a central configuration, then all masses of outside layer are e...A new case configuration in R^3, the conjugate-nest consisted of one regular tetrahedron and one regular octahedron is discussed. If the configuration is a central configuration, then all masses of outside layer are equivalent, the masses of inside layer are also equivalent. At the same time the following relation between ρ(r =√3/3ρ is the radius ratio of the sizes) and mass ratio τ=~↑m/m must be satisfied τ=~↑m/m=ρ(ρ+3)(3+2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2+ρ(-ρ+3)(3-2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2-4.2^-3/2ρ^-2-^-1ρ^-2/2(1+ρ)(3+2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2+2(ρ-1)(3-2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2-4(2√2)^-3ρ, and for any mass ratio τ, when mass ratio r is in the open interval (0, 0.03871633950 ... ), there exist three central configuration solutions(the initial configuration conditions who imply hamagraphic solutions) corresponding radius ratios are r1, r2, and r3, two of them in the interval (2.639300779… , +∞) and one is in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703… ). when mass ratio τ is in the open interval (130.8164950… , +∞), in the same way there have three corresponding radius ratios, two of them in the interval (0, 0.4211584789... ) and one is in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703…). When mass ratio τ is in the open interval (0.03871633950…, 130.8164950…), there has only one solution r in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703… ).展开更多
In order to deal with the unclear absorption peak caused by the absorption peak overlap of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and other mixtures,a method of three unsupervised clustering algorithms as K-means,K-medoids ...In order to deal with the unclear absorption peak caused by the absorption peak overlap of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and other mixtures,a method of three unsupervised clustering algorithms as K-means,K-medoids and Fuzzy C-means(FCM)combined with the first derivative characteristics of terahertz absorption spectrum,is proposed to perform the terahertz spectra clustering of Sanchi and other three kinds of TCM compared with their easily-confused products(ECPs).These three unsupervised clustering methods complement the scope of the supervised learning classification method.The first derivative of the spectrum could amplify the difference in the absorption coefficient with different substances,so that the obvious absorption peak can be revealed.Experiments shows that these three clustering algorithms can achieve good results by combining the origin absorption coefficient with its first-order derivative as the characteristic data,and among which K-means does the best with the accuracy of95.32%.Compared with pure absorption coefficient data clustering,the accuracy in this study has been significantly improved,especially for the non-absorption-peak TCM classification.And the accuracy of K-means algorithm is improved by5.38%.Besides,clustering algorithms in this study have strong anti-interference ability to the error data.展开更多
In Europe, eggs of the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) have been found in more than 125 different host species. However, very few species are frequently parasitized. The Cuckoo is divided into several distinct races t...In Europe, eggs of the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) have been found in more than 125 different host species. However, very few species are frequently parasitized. The Cuckoo is divided into several distinct races termed gentes. Females of each gens specialize in parasitizing a particular host species. More than 20 such gentes are recognized in Europe. Each female Cuckoo lays eggs of constant appearance. Most gentes can be separated based on their distinct egg types, which in many cases mimic those of their hosts. Different gentes may occur in sympatry or may be separated geographically. Some gentes may occur in restricted parts of the host’s distribution area. These patterns raise some fundamental questions like: Why are some passerine species preferred as hosts while others are not? Why does a host population consist of individuals either accepting or rejecting Cuckoo eggs? Why is there marked variation in egg rejection behavior between various host populations? How distinct and host-specialized are Cuckoo gentes? These questions are discussed in relation to existing knowledge and future perspectives.展开更多
Nonlinear distortion introduced by an amplifier when subjected to a multisine excitation decreases the measurement accuracy in many metrological and measurement areas. In this paper, we performed qualitative and quant...Nonlinear distortion introduced by an amplifier when subjected to a multisine excitation decreases the measurement accuracy in many metrological and measurement areas. In this paper, we performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of the nonlinear distortion with the multisine excitations constrained by a constant power spectral density. We present the numerical results with respect to different tone spacings,nonlinear orders, harmonic phases and tone distributions. Moreover, three as-pects of contributions are made to further reveal the distortion mechanism. First, we find that the type Ⅱ components for Schr- oeder-phase multisines distribute uniformly but not all in anti-phase to the type I components for the second order nonlinearity. Second,we simulate the variance of the type I and Ⅱ components and their summation to explain the principle of reducing the type Ⅱ distortion by averaging the results obtained using multiple realizations of random-phase multisines. Third, we observe a special distortion distribution mechanism for the Schroeder-phase multisine excitation The results contribute to a better estima-tion and understanding of the nonlinear distortion.展开更多
A class of singularly perturbed problems for the nonlinear elliptic equations is considered. Under suitable conditions, using the theory of differential inequalities the asymptotic behavior of solution for the boundar...A class of singularly perturbed problems for the nonlinear elliptic equations is considered. Under suitable conditions, using the theory of differential inequalities the asymptotic behavior of solution for the boundary value problems are studied, which reduced equations possess two intersecting solutions.展开更多
A class of third-order convergence methods of solving roots for non-linear equation,which are variant Newton's method, are given. Their convergence properties are proved. They are at least third order convergence nea...A class of third-order convergence methods of solving roots for non-linear equation,which are variant Newton's method, are given. Their convergence properties are proved. They are at least third order convergence near simple root and one order convergence near multiple roots. In the end, numerical tests are given and compared with other known Newton's methods. The results show that the proposed methods have some more advantages than others. They enrich the methods to find the roots of non-linear equations and they are important in both theory and application.展开更多
In this review, I explore the effects of both social organization and the physical environment, specifically habitat complexity, on the brains and behavior of highly visual African cichlid fishes, drawing on examples ...In this review, I explore the effects of both social organization and the physical environment, specifically habitat complexity, on the brains and behavior of highly visual African cichlid fishes, drawing on examples from primates and birds where appropriate. In closely related fishes from the monophyletic Ectodinii clade of Lake Tanganyika, both forces influence cichlid brains and behavior. Considering social influences first, visual acuity differs with respect to social organization (monogamy versus polygyny). Both the telencephalon and amygdalar homologue, area Dm, are larger in monogamous species. Monogamous species are found to have more vasotocin-immunoreactive cells in the preoptic area of the brain. Habitat complexity also influences brain and behavior in these fishes. Total brain size, telencephalic and cerebellar size are positively correlated with habitat complexity. Visual acuity and spatial memory are enhanced in cichlids living in more complex environments. However habitat complexity and social forces affect cichlid brains differently. Taken together, our field data and plasticity data suggest that some of the species-specific neural effects of habitat complexity could be the consequence of the corresponding social correlates. Environmental forces, however, exert a broader effect on brain structures than social ones do, suggesting allometric expansion of the brain structures in concert with brain size and/or co-evolntion of these structures [Current Zoology 56 (1): 144-156, 2010].展开更多
With its comprehensive application in network information engineering (e. g. dynamic spectrum allocation under different distance constraints ) and in network combination optimization (e. g. safe storage of deleter...With its comprehensive application in network information engineering (e. g. dynamic spectrum allocation under different distance constraints ) and in network combination optimization (e. g. safe storage of deleterious materials), the graphs' cloring theory and chromatic uniqueness theory have been the forward position of graph theory research. The later concerns the equivalent classification of graphs with their color polynomials and the determination of uniqueness of some equivalent classification under isomorphism. In this paper, by introducing the concept of chromatic normality and comparing the number of partitions of two chromatically equivalent graphs, a general numerical condition guarenteeing that bipartite graphs K ( m, n) - A (A belong to E(K (m, n) ) and | A |≥ 2) is chromatically unique was obtained and a lot of chromatic uniqueness graphs of bipartite graphs K(m, n) - A were determined. The results obtained in this paper were general. And the results cover and extend the majority of the relevant results obtained within the world.展开更多
Objective: To explore the pathogenesis of avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH), the early diagnosis index and the treatment effective index of ANFH in clinical practice. Methods: Twenty-four Japanese rabbits were...Objective: To explore the pathogenesis of avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH), the early diagnosis index and the treatment effective index of ANFH in clinical practice. Methods: Twenty-four Japanese rabbits were divided into 2 groups: model group and control group. ANFH models were produced by intramuscular injection of large dosage of steroid to rabbits for 8 weeks. On the 4 th, 8 th week after the injection, two rabbits each time from each group were taken to observe the structure of femoral head by light microscope and scanning electron microscope. Four other stomach-empty rabbits from each group were also used to test the contents of Nitric Oxide (NO), contents of the hemorheology indexes. Results: Compared with the control group, the rabbits in the model group exhibited osteoporosis of femoral head and more bone lacuna and more fat cells through light microscope. Through scanning electron microscope observation bone trabecula were broken and sunk, and collagen fibers on the surface of bone matrix became loosen and broken, more osteocyte had pyknosis, adipocyte in the medullary cavity were enlarged and subchondral arterioles and capillaries of the femoral head were pressed by adipocyte. Compared with the control group, the model rabbits contained less NO and obvious increase of the plasma viscosity (PV), low blood viscosity (LBV), erythrocyte hematocrit (HCT), indices of erythrocyte rigidity (TK) and indices of erythrocyte aggregation (AI), plasma fibrin level (PFL) (P<0. 01) and an increase of erythrocyte electrophoresis rate (ERT) (P< 0.05). High blood viscosity (HBV), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were unchanged. Conclusion: The steroid-induced ANFH might be related to less NO and the abnormal hemorheology; and NO and hemorheology should be considered as an early diagnosis index for ANFH in clinical practice.展开更多
Hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 (SiO2/Al2O3 ≈ 120) containing phosphorus was prepared by a one‐step post‐synthesis treatment involving controlled desilication and phosphorous modification. The hierarchically porous ZS...Hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 (SiO2/Al2O3 ≈ 120) containing phosphorus was prepared by a one‐step post‐synthesis treatment involving controlled desilication and phosphorous modification. The hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 featured high thermal and hydrothermal stability. The obtained ZSM‐5zeolites were systematically characterized by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy, N2 adsorption‐desorption, NH3 temperature‐programmed desorption,and 27Al and 31P magic‐angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Theprepared ZSM‐5 displayed enhanced activity and prolonged lifetime toward hydrocarbon cracking.The high activity was attributed to improved coke tolerance owing to the presence of the highlystable mesoporous network of ZSM‐5 and acid sites introduced upon phosphorus modification.Additionally a mechanism of the stabilization of the zeolites by phosphorus was proposed and discussed.展开更多
Since the reform and opening-up program started in 1978,the level of urbanization has increased rapidly in China.Rapid urban expansion and restructuring have had significant impacts on the ecological environment espec...Since the reform and opening-up program started in 1978,the level of urbanization has increased rapidly in China.Rapid urban expansion and restructuring have had significant impacts on the ecological environment especially within built-up areas.In this study,ArcGIS 10,ENVI 4.5,and Visual FoxPro 6.0 were used to analyze the human impacts on vegetation in the built-up areas of 656Chinese cities from 1992 to 2010.Firstly,an existing algorithm was refined to extract the boundaries of the built-up areas based on the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Operational Linescan System(DMSP_OLS)nighttime light data.This improved algorithm has the advantages of high accuracy and speed.Secondly,a mathematical model(Human impacts(HI))was constructed to measure the impacts of human factors on vegetation during rapid urbanization based on Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer(AVHRR)Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI)and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS)NDVI.HI values greater than zero indicate relatively beneficial effects while values less than zero indicate proportionally adverse effects.The results were analyzed from four aspects:the size of cities(metropolises,large cities,medium-sized cities,and small cities),large regions(the eastern,central,western,and northeastern China),administrative divisions of China(provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities)and vegetation zones(humid and semi-humid forest zone,semi-arid steppe zone,and arid desert zone).Finally,we discussed how human factors impacted on vegetation changes in the built-up areas.We found that urban planning policies and developmental stages impacted on vegetation changes in the built-up areas.The negative human impacts followed an inverted′U′shape,first rising and then falling with increase of urban scales.China′s national policies,social and economic development affected vegetation changes in the built-up areas.The findings can provide a scientific basis for municipal planning departments,a decision-making reference for government,and scientific guidance for sustainable development in China.展开更多
The parameter R(G) is the function about the front three coeffcients of the adjoint polynomial of graph G. In the paper, the range of R(G) is given when β(G) 〈 β(Dn), where β(G) is the minimum root of th...The parameter R(G) is the function about the front three coeffcients of the adjoint polynomial of graph G. In the paper, the range of R(G) is given when β(G) 〈 β(Dn), where β(G) is the minimum root of the adjoint polynomial of graph G and the chromatically equivalent classification of tDn is completely depicted.Furthermore, a sufficient and necessary condition for the class of graphs to be chromatically unique is obtained.展开更多
The hydrogeology of first-order streams have been evaluated from 2007 to 2009 as part of the Whitetail Basin Watershed Restoration Project in Hay Creek Canyon located 25 km north of Whitehall Montana, USA. An in-depth...The hydrogeology of first-order streams have been evaluated from 2007 to 2009 as part of the Whitetail Basin Watershed Restoration Project in Hay Creek Canyon located 25 km north of Whitehall Montana, USA. An in-depth study of the riparian area hydrogeology started in the fall of 2007 with the installation of more than 40 hand-augered deeper (〉 1 m) wells to complement preexisting driven metal pipe piezometers (± 1 m) installed in four first-order drainages. Two zones within the shallow alluvial systems were identified. This paper presents the results of a concentrated study conducted in the Hay Creek drainage within the tWO zones. Data loggers placed in some of the wells led to a gradual understanding of the water-level patterns in different vegetative types (Douglas Fir, Aspen, Willow-Alder. and Grass-Sagebrush) over the various seasons. The deeper water-level responses change from seasonal patterns to strongly diurnal during summer months. Diurnal patterns continue until leaves drop from riparian vegetation. This was expected, however, the Douglas fir trees show the same pattern. Near the end of the study a full year of water-level data showing the seasonal behavior changes were collected. Resaturation of the upper zone occurs in the fall with sources of recharge coming from up-drainage. A detailed evaluation of water-level responses from up-drainage to down-drainage piezometers occurs in a "wave-like" resaturation phenomenon that allows one to estimate the bulk hydraulic conductivity of the "alluvial system" aquifer using principles of Darcy's Law. The methods used to evaluate the hydraulic properties and seasonal water-level patterns are presented.展开更多
Yeasts represent an important category of microorganisms used in biocontrol of diseases affecting postharvest fruits or vegetables, food-born microorganisms being previously reported as also having important antimicro...Yeasts represent an important category of microorganisms used in biocontrol of diseases affecting postharvest fruits or vegetables, food-born microorganisms being previously reported as also having important antimicrobial activity against human pathogens. However, the action of yeasts against species with pathogen potential for plants or humans is less understood. Our research was conducted on three Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast strains isolated from white grapes (SG1, SG2) and cherries (CPMI) from Romania. The screening tests performed on yeast peptone glucose (YPG) medium on isolates from human infections revealed reduced antimicrobial activity with narrow inhibition zones against strain M6 (Candidaparapsilosis). In the presence of C3 (Candida albicans), SGI was the most active forming wider halos, followed closely by SG2, while for CPM1, no activity was described. Improvement of antagonistic action was observed especially for mixtures of SG1 with 0.5% and 1% sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), respectively, 1% and 2% calcium chloride (CaCI2). Utilization of yeast malt extract agar (YMA) medium favoring mycelium formation in cultures representing potential sensitive substrates seemed to facilitate the antimicrobial action of SG1. When compared to reference M. pulcherrima MUCL 29874, the Metschnikowia strains isolated from fruits were better antagonists probably due to variation of gene regulation or existence of adaptative responses.展开更多
The rational design of urban public space has more and more attention of the community; in the end, people need public spaces of an active exploration and attempt. Through human experience of urban public space, the d...The rational design of urban public space has more and more attention of the community; in the end, people need public spaces of an active exploration and attempt. Through human experience of urban public space, the design of public space in the city questioned the rationality, emphasized the human behavior activities on public space design requirements, and emphasized the place of people, human behavior activities, and the activities of the Trinity design ideas. By comparing the two public spaces Analysis of Chongqing, it further emphasized the left of human activity, human stories and spirit; public space has lost its significance.展开更多
In this papert we give an approach for detecting one or more outliers inrandomized linear model.The likelihood ratio test statistic and its distributions underthe null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis are giv...In this papert we give an approach for detecting one or more outliers inrandomized linear model.The likelihood ratio test statistic and its distributions underthe null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis are given. Furthermore,the robustnessof the test statistic in a certain sense is proved. Finally,the optimality properties of thetest are derived.展开更多
文摘In this paper, we investigate the degree of approximation by Baskakov_Durrmeyer operator for functions which derivatives have only discontinuity points of the first kind on [0,∞) with exponential growth.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60421002)
文摘The binaphthol enantiomers separation process using simulation moving bed technology is simulated with the true moving bed approach (TMB). In order to systematically optimize the process with multiple productive objectives, this article develops a variant of tissue P system (TPS). Inspired by general tissue P systems, the special TPS has a tissue-like structure with several membranes. The key rules of each membrane are the communication rule and mutation rule. These characteristics contribute to the diversity of the population, the conquest of the multimodal of objective function, and the convergence of algorithm. The results of comparison with a popular algorithm——the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm 2(NSGA-2) illustrate that the new algorithm has satisfactory performance. Using the algorithm, this study maximizes synchronously several conflicting objectives, purities of different products, and productivity.
文摘In the article, the fully discrete finite difference scheme for a type of nonlinear reaction-diffusion equation is established. Then the new function space is introduced and the stability problem for the finite difference scheme is discussed by means of variational approximation method in this function space. The approach used is of a simple characteristic in gaining the stability condition of the scheme.
基金NSF of China(10231010)NSF of Chongqing EducationCommittee(071105)NSF of SXXYYB(070X)
文摘A new case configuration in R^3, the conjugate-nest consisted of one regular tetrahedron and one regular octahedron is discussed. If the configuration is a central configuration, then all masses of outside layer are equivalent, the masses of inside layer are also equivalent. At the same time the following relation between ρ(r =√3/3ρ is the radius ratio of the sizes) and mass ratio τ=~↑m/m must be satisfied τ=~↑m/m=ρ(ρ+3)(3+2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2+ρ(-ρ+3)(3-2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2-4.2^-3/2ρ^-2-^-1ρ^-2/2(1+ρ)(3+2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2+2(ρ-1)(3-2ρ+ρ^2)^-3/2-4(2√2)^-3ρ, and for any mass ratio τ, when mass ratio r is in the open interval (0, 0.03871633950 ... ), there exist three central configuration solutions(the initial configuration conditions who imply hamagraphic solutions) corresponding radius ratios are r1, r2, and r3, two of them in the interval (2.639300779… , +∞) and one is in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703… ). when mass ratio τ is in the open interval (130.8164950… , +∞), in the same way there have three corresponding radius ratios, two of them in the interval (0, 0.4211584789... ) and one is in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703…). When mass ratio τ is in the open interval (0.03871633950…, 130.8164950…), there has only one solution r in the interval (0.7379549890…, 1.490942703… ).
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61675151)
文摘In order to deal with the unclear absorption peak caused by the absorption peak overlap of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and other mixtures,a method of three unsupervised clustering algorithms as K-means,K-medoids and Fuzzy C-means(FCM)combined with the first derivative characteristics of terahertz absorption spectrum,is proposed to perform the terahertz spectra clustering of Sanchi and other three kinds of TCM compared with their easily-confused products(ECPs).These three unsupervised clustering methods complement the scope of the supervised learning classification method.The first derivative of the spectrum could amplify the difference in the absorption coefficient with different substances,so that the obvious absorption peak can be revealed.Experiments shows that these three clustering algorithms can achieve good results by combining the origin absorption coefficient with its first-order derivative as the characteristic data,and among which K-means does the best with the accuracy of95.32%.Compared with pure absorption coefficient data clustering,the accuracy in this study has been significantly improved,especially for the non-absorption-peak TCM classification.And the accuracy of K-means algorithm is improved by5.38%.Besides,clustering algorithms in this study have strong anti-interference ability to the error data.
文摘In Europe, eggs of the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) have been found in more than 125 different host species. However, very few species are frequently parasitized. The Cuckoo is divided into several distinct races termed gentes. Females of each gens specialize in parasitizing a particular host species. More than 20 such gentes are recognized in Europe. Each female Cuckoo lays eggs of constant appearance. Most gentes can be separated based on their distinct egg types, which in many cases mimic those of their hosts. Different gentes may occur in sympatry or may be separated geographically. Some gentes may occur in restricted parts of the host’s distribution area. These patterns raise some fundamental questions like: Why are some passerine species preferred as hosts while others are not? Why does a host population consist of individuals either accepting or rejecting Cuckoo eggs? Why is there marked variation in egg rejection behavior between various host populations? How distinct and host-specialized are Cuckoo gentes? These questions are discussed in relation to existing knowledge and future perspectives.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61372041,No.61001034)
文摘Nonlinear distortion introduced by an amplifier when subjected to a multisine excitation decreases the measurement accuracy in many metrological and measurement areas. In this paper, we performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of the nonlinear distortion with the multisine excitations constrained by a constant power spectral density. We present the numerical results with respect to different tone spacings,nonlinear orders, harmonic phases and tone distributions. Moreover, three as-pects of contributions are made to further reveal the distortion mechanism. First, we find that the type Ⅱ components for Schr- oeder-phase multisines distribute uniformly but not all in anti-phase to the type I components for the second order nonlinearity. Second,we simulate the variance of the type I and Ⅱ components and their summation to explain the principle of reducing the type Ⅱ distortion by averaging the results obtained using multiple realizations of random-phase multisines. Third, we observe a special distortion distribution mechanism for the Schroeder-phase multisine excitation The results contribute to a better estima-tion and understanding of the nonlinear distortion.
文摘A class of singularly perturbed problems for the nonlinear elliptic equations is considered. Under suitable conditions, using the theory of differential inequalities the asymptotic behavior of solution for the boundary value problems are studied, which reduced equations possess two intersecting solutions.
基金Foundation item: Supported by the National Science Foundation of China(10701066)
文摘A class of third-order convergence methods of solving roots for non-linear equation,which are variant Newton's method, are given. Their convergence properties are proved. They are at least third order convergence near simple root and one order convergence near multiple roots. In the end, numerical tests are given and compared with other known Newton's methods. The results show that the proposed methods have some more advantages than others. They enrich the methods to find the roots of non-linear equations and they are important in both theory and application.
基金supported by NSF grants IBN-02180005 to Caroly Shumway (CAS) and IBN-021795 to Hans Hofmann (HAH)a German-American Research Networking Program grant to CAS and HAH+1 种基金the New England Aquarium to CASthe Bauer Center for Genomics Research to HAH
文摘In this review, I explore the effects of both social organization and the physical environment, specifically habitat complexity, on the brains and behavior of highly visual African cichlid fishes, drawing on examples from primates and birds where appropriate. In closely related fishes from the monophyletic Ectodinii clade of Lake Tanganyika, both forces influence cichlid brains and behavior. Considering social influences first, visual acuity differs with respect to social organization (monogamy versus polygyny). Both the telencephalon and amygdalar homologue, area Dm, are larger in monogamous species. Monogamous species are found to have more vasotocin-immunoreactive cells in the preoptic area of the brain. Habitat complexity also influences brain and behavior in these fishes. Total brain size, telencephalic and cerebellar size are positively correlated with habitat complexity. Visual acuity and spatial memory are enhanced in cichlids living in more complex environments. However habitat complexity and social forces affect cichlid brains differently. Taken together, our field data and plasticity data suggest that some of the species-specific neural effects of habitat complexity could be the consequence of the corresponding social correlates. Environmental forces, however, exert a broader effect on brain structures than social ones do, suggesting allometric expansion of the brain structures in concert with brain size and/or co-evolntion of these structures [Current Zoology 56 (1): 144-156, 2010].
基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian, China (No.S0650011)
文摘With its comprehensive application in network information engineering (e. g. dynamic spectrum allocation under different distance constraints ) and in network combination optimization (e. g. safe storage of deleterious materials), the graphs' cloring theory and chromatic uniqueness theory have been the forward position of graph theory research. The later concerns the equivalent classification of graphs with their color polynomials and the determination of uniqueness of some equivalent classification under isomorphism. In this paper, by introducing the concept of chromatic normality and comparing the number of partitions of two chromatically equivalent graphs, a general numerical condition guarenteeing that bipartite graphs K ( m, n) - A (A belong to E(K (m, n) ) and | A |≥ 2) is chromatically unique was obtained and a lot of chromatic uniqueness graphs of bipartite graphs K(m, n) - A were determined. The results obtained in this paper were general. And the results cover and extend the majority of the relevant results obtained within the world.
文摘Objective: To explore the pathogenesis of avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH), the early diagnosis index and the treatment effective index of ANFH in clinical practice. Methods: Twenty-four Japanese rabbits were divided into 2 groups: model group and control group. ANFH models were produced by intramuscular injection of large dosage of steroid to rabbits for 8 weeks. On the 4 th, 8 th week after the injection, two rabbits each time from each group were taken to observe the structure of femoral head by light microscope and scanning electron microscope. Four other stomach-empty rabbits from each group were also used to test the contents of Nitric Oxide (NO), contents of the hemorheology indexes. Results: Compared with the control group, the rabbits in the model group exhibited osteoporosis of femoral head and more bone lacuna and more fat cells through light microscope. Through scanning electron microscope observation bone trabecula were broken and sunk, and collagen fibers on the surface of bone matrix became loosen and broken, more osteocyte had pyknosis, adipocyte in the medullary cavity were enlarged and subchondral arterioles and capillaries of the femoral head were pressed by adipocyte. Compared with the control group, the model rabbits contained less NO and obvious increase of the plasma viscosity (PV), low blood viscosity (LBV), erythrocyte hematocrit (HCT), indices of erythrocyte rigidity (TK) and indices of erythrocyte aggregation (AI), plasma fibrin level (PFL) (P<0. 01) and an increase of erythrocyte electrophoresis rate (ERT) (P< 0.05). High blood viscosity (HBV), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were unchanged. Conclusion: The steroid-induced ANFH might be related to less NO and the abnormal hemorheology; and NO and hemorheology should be considered as an early diagnosis index for ANFH in clinical practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21403070, 21573073)National Key Technology Research and De-velopment Program (2012BAE05B02)Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project (B409)~~
文摘Hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 (SiO2/Al2O3 ≈ 120) containing phosphorus was prepared by a one‐step post‐synthesis treatment involving controlled desilication and phosphorous modification. The hierarchically porous ZSM‐5 featured high thermal and hydrothermal stability. The obtained ZSM‐5zeolites were systematically characterized by X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy,transmission electron microscopy, N2 adsorption‐desorption, NH3 temperature‐programmed desorption,and 27Al and 31P magic‐angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Theprepared ZSM‐5 displayed enhanced activity and prolonged lifetime toward hydrocarbon cracking.The high activity was attributed to improved coke tolerance owing to the presence of the highlystable mesoporous network of ZSM‐5 and acid sites introduced upon phosphorus modification.Additionally a mechanism of the stabilization of the zeolites by phosphorus was proposed and discussed.
基金Under the auspices of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41171143,40771064)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(No.NCET-07-0398)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.lzu-jbky-2012-k35)
文摘Since the reform and opening-up program started in 1978,the level of urbanization has increased rapidly in China.Rapid urban expansion and restructuring have had significant impacts on the ecological environment especially within built-up areas.In this study,ArcGIS 10,ENVI 4.5,and Visual FoxPro 6.0 were used to analyze the human impacts on vegetation in the built-up areas of 656Chinese cities from 1992 to 2010.Firstly,an existing algorithm was refined to extract the boundaries of the built-up areas based on the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Operational Linescan System(DMSP_OLS)nighttime light data.This improved algorithm has the advantages of high accuracy and speed.Secondly,a mathematical model(Human impacts(HI))was constructed to measure the impacts of human factors on vegetation during rapid urbanization based on Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer(AVHRR)Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI)and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS)NDVI.HI values greater than zero indicate relatively beneficial effects while values less than zero indicate proportionally adverse effects.The results were analyzed from four aspects:the size of cities(metropolises,large cities,medium-sized cities,and small cities),large regions(the eastern,central,western,and northeastern China),administrative divisions of China(provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities)and vegetation zones(humid and semi-humid forest zone,semi-arid steppe zone,and arid desert zone).Finally,we discussed how human factors impacted on vegetation changes in the built-up areas.We found that urban planning policies and developmental stages impacted on vegetation changes in the built-up areas.The negative human impacts followed an inverted′U′shape,first rising and then falling with increase of urban scales.China′s national policies,social and economic development affected vegetation changes in the built-up areas.The findings can provide a scientific basis for municipal planning departments,a decision-making reference for government,and scientific guidance for sustainable development in China.
基金Supported by the National Science Foundation of China(10761008)Supported by the Science Foundation of the State Education Ministry of China(205170)
文摘The parameter R(G) is the function about the front three coeffcients of the adjoint polynomial of graph G. In the paper, the range of R(G) is given when β(G) 〈 β(Dn), where β(G) is the minimum root of the adjoint polynomial of graph G and the chromatically equivalent classification of tDn is completely depicted.Furthermore, a sufficient and necessary condition for the class of graphs to be chromatically unique is obtained.
文摘The hydrogeology of first-order streams have been evaluated from 2007 to 2009 as part of the Whitetail Basin Watershed Restoration Project in Hay Creek Canyon located 25 km north of Whitehall Montana, USA. An in-depth study of the riparian area hydrogeology started in the fall of 2007 with the installation of more than 40 hand-augered deeper (〉 1 m) wells to complement preexisting driven metal pipe piezometers (± 1 m) installed in four first-order drainages. Two zones within the shallow alluvial systems were identified. This paper presents the results of a concentrated study conducted in the Hay Creek drainage within the tWO zones. Data loggers placed in some of the wells led to a gradual understanding of the water-level patterns in different vegetative types (Douglas Fir, Aspen, Willow-Alder. and Grass-Sagebrush) over the various seasons. The deeper water-level responses change from seasonal patterns to strongly diurnal during summer months. Diurnal patterns continue until leaves drop from riparian vegetation. This was expected, however, the Douglas fir trees show the same pattern. Near the end of the study a full year of water-level data showing the seasonal behavior changes were collected. Resaturation of the upper zone occurs in the fall with sources of recharge coming from up-drainage. A detailed evaluation of water-level responses from up-drainage to down-drainage piezometers occurs in a "wave-like" resaturation phenomenon that allows one to estimate the bulk hydraulic conductivity of the "alluvial system" aquifer using principles of Darcy's Law. The methods used to evaluate the hydraulic properties and seasonal water-level patterns are presented.
文摘Yeasts represent an important category of microorganisms used in biocontrol of diseases affecting postharvest fruits or vegetables, food-born microorganisms being previously reported as also having important antimicrobial activity against human pathogens. However, the action of yeasts against species with pathogen potential for plants or humans is less understood. Our research was conducted on three Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast strains isolated from white grapes (SG1, SG2) and cherries (CPMI) from Romania. The screening tests performed on yeast peptone glucose (YPG) medium on isolates from human infections revealed reduced antimicrobial activity with narrow inhibition zones against strain M6 (Candidaparapsilosis). In the presence of C3 (Candida albicans), SGI was the most active forming wider halos, followed closely by SG2, while for CPM1, no activity was described. Improvement of antagonistic action was observed especially for mixtures of SG1 with 0.5% and 1% sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), respectively, 1% and 2% calcium chloride (CaCI2). Utilization of yeast malt extract agar (YMA) medium favoring mycelium formation in cultures representing potential sensitive substrates seemed to facilitate the antimicrobial action of SG1. When compared to reference M. pulcherrima MUCL 29874, the Metschnikowia strains isolated from fruits were better antagonists probably due to variation of gene regulation or existence of adaptative responses.
文摘The rational design of urban public space has more and more attention of the community; in the end, people need public spaces of an active exploration and attempt. Through human experience of urban public space, the design of public space in the city questioned the rationality, emphasized the human behavior activities on public space design requirements, and emphasized the place of people, human behavior activities, and the activities of the Trinity design ideas. By comparing the two public spaces Analysis of Chongqing, it further emphasized the left of human activity, human stories and spirit; public space has lost its significance.
文摘In this papert we give an approach for detecting one or more outliers inrandomized linear model.The likelihood ratio test statistic and its distributions underthe null hypothesis and the alternative hypothesis are given. Furthermore,the robustnessof the test statistic in a certain sense is proved. Finally,the optimality properties of thetest are derived.