A t-container Ct(u,v)is a set of t internally disjoint paths between two distinct vertices u and v in a graph G,i.e.,Ct(u,v)={P_(1),P_(2),···,Pt}.Moreover,if V(P_(1))∪V(P_(2))∪···∪V(Pt...A t-container Ct(u,v)is a set of t internally disjoint paths between two distinct vertices u and v in a graph G,i.e.,Ct(u,v)={P_(1),P_(2),···,Pt}.Moreover,if V(P_(1))∪V(P_(2))∪···∪V(Pt)=V(G)then Ct(u,v)is called a spanning t-container,denoted by C_(t)^(sc)(u,v).The length of C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)={P_(1),P_(2),···,Pt}is l(C_(t)^(sc)(u,v))=max{l(P_(i))|1≤i≤t}.A graph G is spanning t-connected if there exists a spanning t-container between any two distinct vertices u and v in G.Assume that u and v are two distinct vertices in a spanning t-connected graph G.Let D_(t)^(sc)(u,v)be the collection of all C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)’s.Define the spanning t-wide distance between u and v in G,d_(t)^(sc)(u,v)=min{l(C_(t)^(sc)(u,v))|C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)∈D_(t)^(sc)(u,v)},and the spanning t-wide diameter of G,D_(t)^(sc)(G)=max{d_(t)^(sc)(u,v)|u,v∈V(G)}.In particular,the spanning wide diameter of G is D_(κ)^(sc)(G),whereκis the connectivity of G.In the paper we provide the upper and lower bounds of the spanning wide diameter of a graph,and show that the bounds are best possible.We also determine the exact values of wide diameters of some well known graphs including Harary graphs and generalized Petersen graphs et al..展开更多
In this paper, some properties of the monotone set function defined by theChoquet integral are discussed. It is shown that several important structural characteristics of theoriginal set function, such as weak null-ad...In this paper, some properties of the monotone set function defined by theChoquet integral are discussed. It is shown that several important structural characteristics of theoriginal set function, such as weak null-additivity, strong order continuity, property (s) andpseudomelric generating property, etc., are preserved by the new set function. It is also shown thatC-integrability assumption is inevitable for the preservations of strong order continuous andpseudometric generating property.展开更多
In this paper, we introduce the concept of signed additive fuzzy measure on a class of fuzzy sets, then, on certain condition, a series of decomposition theorems of signed additive fuzzy measure are proved.
The relations among three kinds of structural characteristics of fuzzy measure: (1) pseudometric generating property; (2) pseudometric generating property of type p; (3) null null additivity, and the convergence for ...The relations among three kinds of structural characteristics of fuzzy measure: (1) pseudometric generating property; (2) pseudometric generating property of type p; (3) null null additivity, and the convergence for sequence of measurable function on semi continuous fuzzy measure space are discussed. A set of equivalent conditions for each of these structural characteristics are presented, respectively. It is proved that null null additivity is equivalent to pseudometric generating property for a finite fuzzy measure on S compact space.展开更多
Ultrasonic imaging is becoming the most popular medical imaging modality,owing to the low price per examination and its safety.However,blood is a poor scatterer of ultrasound waves at clinical diagnostic transmit freq...Ultrasonic imaging is becoming the most popular medical imaging modality,owing to the low price per examination and its safety.However,blood is a poor scatterer of ultrasound waves at clinical diagnostic transmit frequencies.For perfusion imaging,markers have been designed to enhance the contrast in B-mode imaging.These so-called ultrasound contrast agents consist of microscopically small gas bubbles encapsulated in biodegradable shells.In this review,the physical principles of ultrasound contrast agent microbubble behavior and their adjustment for drug delivery including sonoporation are described.Furthermore,an outline of clinical imaging applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound is given.It is a challenging task to quantify and predict which bubble phenomenon occurs under which acoustic condition,and how these phenomena may be utilized in ultrasonic imaging.Aided by high-speed photography,our improved understanding of encapsulated microbubble behavior will lead to more sophisticated detection and delivery techniques.More sophisticated methods use quantitative approaches to measure the amount and the time course of bolus or reperfusion curves,and have shown great promise in revealing effective tumor responses to anti-angiogenic drugs in humans before tumor shrinkage occurs.These are beginning to be accepted into clinical practice.In the long term,targeted microbubbles for molecular imaging and eventually for directed anti-tumor therapy are expected to be tested.展开更多
A Ca-P coating consisting of biodegradableβ-tricalcium phosphate[β-TCP,β-Ca3(PO4)2]accepted for medical application was coated on a biodegradable AZ31 alloy by chemical deposition to improve the corrosion resistanc...A Ca-P coating consisting of biodegradableβ-tricalcium phosphate[β-TCP,β-Ca3(PO4)2]accepted for medical application was coated on a biodegradable AZ31 alloy by chemical deposition to improve the corrosion resistance.The good bonding strength of the coating is obtained.The results show that the corrosion potential of the Ca-P coated AZ31 alloy increases significantly,and MG63 cells show good adherence,proliferation and differentiation on the surface of the coated alloy.The Ca-P coating might be an effective way to improve the surface bioactivity of magnesium alloys.展开更多
Value Management (VM) is a rigorous and systematic approach to improve the value and optimise the overall cost of a facility. It identifies opportunities to remove unnecessary costs while assuring that quality, reliab...Value Management (VM) is a rigorous and systematic approach to improve the value and optimise the overall cost of a facility. It identifies opportunities to remove unnecessary costs while assuring that quality, reliability, performance, and other critical factors will meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. It has been widely used in the construction industry in a number of countries. A recent survey, however, revealed several problems that hinder the wider use of this methodology in the industry. To overcome these problems, a feasibility study has been conducted to investigate whether or not a Group Support System (GSS) can support collaborative works in VM workshops. This paper introduces the development and structure of a prototype GSS which is designed to support the collaborative works of stakeholders in VM workshops. It begins with an introduction to the conceptual GSS framework and job plan, illustrating what GSS supports can be provided to VM workshops. This is followed by a detailed description of the GSS prototype system to demonstrate how these supports can be performed as an integrated computer system. The testing of the system is also discussed. The research findings provide strong evidence in supporting the notion of using GSS to improve VM implementation. The information support of GSS has been ranked to be the most useful GSS functions and most of the practitioners interviewed are highly interested in applying GSS to support VM workshops in the future.展开更多
Background Different stems implantation in ST-segmem elevation myocardial infarction （STEMI） patients may influence the long term prognosis by affecting vessel healings after stenting. The aim of this study was to e...Background Different stems implantation in ST-segmem elevation myocardial infarction （STEMI） patients may influence the long term prognosis by affecting vessel healings after stenting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the vessel healings after implantation of drug elming stems （DES） with biodegradable or durable polymer or of bare-metal stems （BMS） in patients with ache STEMI. Methods This study included 50 patients, who underwem follow up angiogram and optical coherence tomography （OCT） assessment about one year after percutaneous coronary intervemion （PCI） for STEMI. According to the initial stems types, these patients were classified to durable （n = 19） or biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stems （n = 15）, or BMS （n = 16） groups. The conditions of stem struts coverage and malapposi- tion were analyzed with OCT technique. Results A total of 9003 struts were analyzed： 3299, 3202 and 2502 from durable or biodegradable polymer DES, or BMS, respectively. Strut coverage rate （89.0%, 94.9% and 99.3%, respectively）, malapposition presence （1.7%, 0.03% and 0 of struts, respectively） and average intimal thickness over struts （76 ± 12 μm, 161 ± 30 μm and 292 ± 29 μm, respectively） were significantly differem among different stent groups （all P 〈 0.001）. Conclusions Vessel healing status in STEMI patients is superior after implantation of biodegradable polymer DES than durable polymer DES, while both are inferior to BMS.展开更多
The objective in this study is to apply the sustainable chemistry and photo-thermal synthesis technology to produce the sustainable eco-superplasticiser for the sustainable high performance SCC concrete especially in ...The objective in this study is to apply the sustainable chemistry and photo-thermal synthesis technology to produce the sustainable eco-superplasticiser for the sustainable high performance SCC concrete especially in hot tropical countries. A photo-thermal synthesized eco-superplasticiser （PSES） was produced by using photo-thermal catalyst in a solar chemical reactor. In this preliminary study, an unique high early strength of SCC concrete has been successfully produced by imposing an unique proportion of the photo-thermal-synthesized eco- Superplasticiser （PSES）, local fly ash, sand and aggregate. The SCC concrete is preliminary tried in the precast concrete product to produce the complicated geometries as Tunnel segment, U-shape beam, and Box girder which have the critical reinforcement and thin section concrete. Surprisingly, this SCC provide the benefits as eliminating steaming energy, increased productivity, and minimize pollution. These unique properties of sustainable SCC concrete can not be achieved by the convention concrete by using ligno, naphthalene and melamine base superplasficiser. The synthesized sustainable eco-superplasticiser is a perfect choice to fully utilized the renewable energy and improve the concrete working environment.展开更多
Overbased lubricant detergents are important components in lubricating oil. Recently, a lot of papers about the synthesis mechanism, colloidal structure, acid neutralization and antifrictiorL properties of overbased d...Overbased lubricant detergents are important components in lubricating oil. Recently, a lot of papers about the synthesis mechanism, colloidal structure, acid neutralization and antifrictiorL properties of overbased detergents have been published with the development of experimental techniques, which can help us better understand the process of preparation and application of overbased detergents and propound new strategies for improving various performances of overbased detergents. In the future, the synthesis of environmentally friendly and multi-functional lubricant detergent using biodegradable vegetable oil instead of mineral oil as raw materials will be a primary objective for the colloidal lubricant detergent industry.This paper mainly presents the latest advances in the investigation of colloidal lubricant detergents.展开更多
Bacillus subtilis strain C19, capable of ulilizing pyrene as a sole of carbon and energy, was isolated from marine Indonesian Archipelago. In biodegradation of pyrene by B. subtilis C19, various metabolites was isolat...Bacillus subtilis strain C19, capable of ulilizing pyrene as a sole of carbon and energy, was isolated from marine Indonesian Archipelago. In biodegradation of pyrene by B. subtilis C19, various metabolites was isolated and identified by chromatographic and spectral analyses. Lipopeptide biosurfactant was produced and it has stable emulsification activity. Biosurfactant was produced for enhancing pyrene uptake and bioavaibility. After 30 days incubation, there were no toxic metabolite and biodegradation of pyrene was already complete （only 0.02% undegradable metabolite）. Therefore, this strain is suitable for PAHs （polyaromatic hydrocarbons） contaminated environment recovery.展开更多
Pit limit design has,up to date,focused mainly on maximization of economic profit alone,with environmental and social issues largely ignored.This paper focuses on incorporating both environmental and social issues in ...Pit limit design has,up to date,focused mainly on maximization of economic profit alone,with environmental and social issues largely ignored.This paper focuses on incorporating both environmental and social issues in the pit limit design process and provides an approach to pit limit optimization that is in compliance with sustainable development.The case study demonstrates that ecological costs have a substantial down-sizing effect and social benefits have a substantial up-sizing effect on the optimal pit limit.When the ecological costs are factored in,the optimal pit limit is 37.5%smaller than the economically optimal pit limit.However,when the social benefits are factored in,the optimal pit limit is 48.3%larger than the economically optimal one.The overall optimal pit limit,with the economic profit,ecological costs and social benefits simultaneously considered,is a result of balancing conflicting goals of maximizing economic profit,minimizing ecological cost,and maximizing social benefit.展开更多
Large scaled uniform and size-controllable magnetic submicroparticles(MSPs) were synthesized via solvothermal method with ferric chloride as iron source and sodium acetate as trapping agent. The influence of Fe^(3+) a...Large scaled uniform and size-controllable magnetic submicroparticles(MSPs) were synthesized via solvothermal method with ferric chloride as iron source and sodium acetate as trapping agent. The influence of Fe^(3+) and Na Ac contents on the size distribution of MSPs was investigated. The structural and morphological properties of the synthesized particles were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray power diffraction(XRD) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The well-dispersed MSPs with size of 100-1000 nm were obtained by simply adjusting the contents of Fe^(3+) and NaA c. In addition, the hemolysis and cytotoxicity of Fe_3O_4 MSPs, and their ability to case arrest in cell life-cycles were studied. The results indicate that larger size could lead to lower hemolysis. From MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthuazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay, the interactions between MSPs and adhesive mouse fibroblast cell line(L929) were probed. Larger size of Fe_3O_4 MSPs demonstrates lower cell viability following an exposure to the cells.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of the People's Republic of China“On disjoint path covers of graphs and related problems”(12261085)Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China“On spanning wide diameter and spanning cycle ability of interconnection networks”(2021D01C116)。
文摘A t-container Ct(u,v)is a set of t internally disjoint paths between two distinct vertices u and v in a graph G,i.e.,Ct(u,v)={P_(1),P_(2),···,Pt}.Moreover,if V(P_(1))∪V(P_(2))∪···∪V(Pt)=V(G)then Ct(u,v)is called a spanning t-container,denoted by C_(t)^(sc)(u,v).The length of C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)={P_(1),P_(2),···,Pt}is l(C_(t)^(sc)(u,v))=max{l(P_(i))|1≤i≤t}.A graph G is spanning t-connected if there exists a spanning t-container between any two distinct vertices u and v in G.Assume that u and v are two distinct vertices in a spanning t-connected graph G.Let D_(t)^(sc)(u,v)be the collection of all C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)’s.Define the spanning t-wide distance between u and v in G,d_(t)^(sc)(u,v)=min{l(C_(t)^(sc)(u,v))|C_(t)^(sc)(u,v)∈D_(t)^(sc)(u,v)},and the spanning t-wide diameter of G,D_(t)^(sc)(G)=max{d_(t)^(sc)(u,v)|u,v∈V(G)}.In particular,the spanning wide diameter of G is D_(κ)^(sc)(G),whereκis the connectivity of G.In the paper we provide the upper and lower bounds of the spanning wide diameter of a graph,and show that the bounds are best possible.We also determine the exact values of wide diameters of some well known graphs including Harary graphs and generalized Petersen graphs et al..
文摘In this paper, some properties of the monotone set function defined by theChoquet integral are discussed. It is shown that several important structural characteristics of theoriginal set function, such as weak null-additivity, strong order continuity, property (s) andpseudomelric generating property, etc., are preserved by the new set function. It is also shown thatC-integrability assumption is inevitable for the preservations of strong order continuous andpseudometric generating property.
文摘In this paper, we introduce the concept of signed additive fuzzy measure on a class of fuzzy sets, then, on certain condition, a series of decomposition theorems of signed additive fuzzy measure are proved.
文摘The relations among three kinds of structural characteristics of fuzzy measure: (1) pseudometric generating property; (2) pseudometric generating property of type p; (3) null null additivity, and the convergence for sequence of measurable function on semi continuous fuzzy measure space are discussed. A set of equivalent conditions for each of these structural characteristics are presented, respectively. It is proved that null null additivity is equivalent to pseudometric generating property for a finite fuzzy measure on S compact space.
文摘Ultrasonic imaging is becoming the most popular medical imaging modality,owing to the low price per examination and its safety.However,blood is a poor scatterer of ultrasound waves at clinical diagnostic transmit frequencies.For perfusion imaging,markers have been designed to enhance the contrast in B-mode imaging.These so-called ultrasound contrast agents consist of microscopically small gas bubbles encapsulated in biodegradable shells.In this review,the physical principles of ultrasound contrast agent microbubble behavior and their adjustment for drug delivery including sonoporation are described.Furthermore,an outline of clinical imaging applications of contrast-enhanced ultrasound is given.It is a challenging task to quantify and predict which bubble phenomenon occurs under which acoustic condition,and how these phenomena may be utilized in ultrasonic imaging.Aided by high-speed photography,our improved understanding of encapsulated microbubble behavior will lead to more sophisticated detection and delivery techniques.More sophisticated methods use quantitative approaches to measure the amount and the time course of bolus or reperfusion curves,and have shown great promise in revealing effective tumor responses to anti-angiogenic drugs in humans before tumor shrinkage occurs.These are beginning to be accepted into clinical practice.In the long term,targeted microbubbles for molecular imaging and eventually for directed anti-tumor therapy are expected to be tested.
基金Project(KGCX2-YW-207)supported by Chinese Academy of Sciences,ChinaProject(30970715)supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A Ca-P coating consisting of biodegradableβ-tricalcium phosphate[β-TCP,β-Ca3(PO4)2]accepted for medical application was coated on a biodegradable AZ31 alloy by chemical deposition to improve the corrosion resistance.The good bonding strength of the coating is obtained.The results show that the corrosion potential of the Ca-P coated AZ31 alloy increases significantly,and MG63 cells show good adherence,proliferation and differentiation on the surface of the coated alloy.The Ca-P coating might be an effective way to improve the surface bioactivity of magnesium alloys.
文摘Value Management (VM) is a rigorous and systematic approach to improve the value and optimise the overall cost of a facility. It identifies opportunities to remove unnecessary costs while assuring that quality, reliability, performance, and other critical factors will meet or exceed the customers’ expectations. It has been widely used in the construction industry in a number of countries. A recent survey, however, revealed several problems that hinder the wider use of this methodology in the industry. To overcome these problems, a feasibility study has been conducted to investigate whether or not a Group Support System (GSS) can support collaborative works in VM workshops. This paper introduces the development and structure of a prototype GSS which is designed to support the collaborative works of stakeholders in VM workshops. It begins with an introduction to the conceptual GSS framework and job plan, illustrating what GSS supports can be provided to VM workshops. This is followed by a detailed description of the GSS prototype system to demonstrate how these supports can be performed as an integrated computer system. The testing of the system is also discussed. The research findings provide strong evidence in supporting the notion of using GSS to improve VM implementation. The information support of GSS has been ranked to be the most useful GSS functions and most of the practitioners interviewed are highly interested in applying GSS to support VM workshops in the future.
文摘Background Different stems implantation in ST-segmem elevation myocardial infarction （STEMI） patients may influence the long term prognosis by affecting vessel healings after stenting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the vessel healings after implantation of drug elming stems （DES） with biodegradable or durable polymer or of bare-metal stems （BMS） in patients with ache STEMI. Methods This study included 50 patients, who underwem follow up angiogram and optical coherence tomography （OCT） assessment about one year after percutaneous coronary intervemion （PCI） for STEMI. According to the initial stems types, these patients were classified to durable （n = 19） or biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stems （n = 15）, or BMS （n = 16） groups. The conditions of stem struts coverage and malapposi- tion were analyzed with OCT technique. Results A total of 9003 struts were analyzed： 3299, 3202 and 2502 from durable or biodegradable polymer DES, or BMS, respectively. Strut coverage rate （89.0%, 94.9% and 99.3%, respectively）, malapposition presence （1.7%, 0.03% and 0 of struts, respectively） and average intimal thickness over struts （76 ± 12 μm, 161 ± 30 μm and 292 ± 29 μm, respectively） were significantly differem among different stent groups （all P 〈 0.001）. Conclusions Vessel healing status in STEMI patients is superior after implantation of biodegradable polymer DES than durable polymer DES, while both are inferior to BMS.
文摘The objective in this study is to apply the sustainable chemistry and photo-thermal synthesis technology to produce the sustainable eco-superplasticiser for the sustainable high performance SCC concrete especially in hot tropical countries. A photo-thermal synthesized eco-superplasticiser （PSES） was produced by using photo-thermal catalyst in a solar chemical reactor. In this preliminary study, an unique high early strength of SCC concrete has been successfully produced by imposing an unique proportion of the photo-thermal-synthesized eco- Superplasticiser （PSES）, local fly ash, sand and aggregate. The SCC concrete is preliminary tried in the precast concrete product to produce the complicated geometries as Tunnel segment, U-shape beam, and Box girder which have the critical reinforcement and thin section concrete. Surprisingly, this SCC provide the benefits as eliminating steaming energy, increased productivity, and minimize pollution. These unique properties of sustainable SCC concrete can not be achieved by the convention concrete by using ligno, naphthalene and melamine base superplasficiser. The synthesized sustainable eco-superplasticiser is a perfect choice to fully utilized the renewable energy and improve the concrete working environment.
文摘Overbased lubricant detergents are important components in lubricating oil. Recently, a lot of papers about the synthesis mechanism, colloidal structure, acid neutralization and antifrictiorL properties of overbased detergents have been published with the development of experimental techniques, which can help us better understand the process of preparation and application of overbased detergents and propound new strategies for improving various performances of overbased detergents. In the future, the synthesis of environmentally friendly and multi-functional lubricant detergent using biodegradable vegetable oil instead of mineral oil as raw materials will be a primary objective for the colloidal lubricant detergent industry.This paper mainly presents the latest advances in the investigation of colloidal lubricant detergents.
文摘Bacillus subtilis strain C19, capable of ulilizing pyrene as a sole of carbon and energy, was isolated from marine Indonesian Archipelago. In biodegradation of pyrene by B. subtilis C19, various metabolites was isolated and identified by chromatographic and spectral analyses. Lipopeptide biosurfactant was produced and it has stable emulsification activity. Biosurfactant was produced for enhancing pyrene uptake and bioavaibility. After 30 days incubation, there were no toxic metabolite and biodegradation of pyrene was already complete （only 0.02% undegradable metabolite）. Therefore, this strain is suitable for PAHs （polyaromatic hydrocarbons） contaminated environment recovery.
基金The authors are grateful for the financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074061,51974060,U1903216)Northeastern University Doctoral Basal Research Fund,China(No.N2001006).
文摘Pit limit design has,up to date,focused mainly on maximization of economic profit alone,with environmental and social issues largely ignored.This paper focuses on incorporating both environmental and social issues in the pit limit design process and provides an approach to pit limit optimization that is in compliance with sustainable development.The case study demonstrates that ecological costs have a substantial down-sizing effect and social benefits have a substantial up-sizing effect on the optimal pit limit.When the ecological costs are factored in,the optimal pit limit is 37.5%smaller than the economically optimal pit limit.However,when the social benefits are factored in,the optimal pit limit is 48.3%larger than the economically optimal one.The overall optimal pit limit,with the economic profit,ecological costs and social benefits simultaneously considered,is a result of balancing conflicting goals of maximizing economic profit,minimizing ecological cost,and maximizing social benefit.
基金Project(2013DFA5129)supported by the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of China
文摘Large scaled uniform and size-controllable magnetic submicroparticles(MSPs) were synthesized via solvothermal method with ferric chloride as iron source and sodium acetate as trapping agent. The influence of Fe^(3+) and Na Ac contents on the size distribution of MSPs was investigated. The structural and morphological properties of the synthesized particles were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), X-ray power diffraction(XRD) and vibrating sample magnetometer(VSM). The well-dispersed MSPs with size of 100-1000 nm were obtained by simply adjusting the contents of Fe^(3+) and NaA c. In addition, the hemolysis and cytotoxicity of Fe_3O_4 MSPs, and their ability to case arrest in cell life-cycles were studied. The results indicate that larger size could lead to lower hemolysis. From MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthuazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay, the interactions between MSPs and adhesive mouse fibroblast cell line(L929) were probed. Larger size of Fe_3O_4 MSPs demonstrates lower cell viability following an exposure to the cells.
