A novel Automatic repeat ReQuest (ARQ) protocol called cooperative ARQ is presented in this let-ter, where a relay terminal is requested to retransmit an erroneously received packet, instead of the source ter-minal. T...A novel Automatic repeat ReQuest (ARQ) protocol called cooperative ARQ is presented in this let-ter, where a relay terminal is requested to retransmit an erroneously received packet, instead of the source ter-minal. The data link layer Packet Error Rate (PER) performance of cooperative ARQ is derived in correlated wireless channel. The results show that even though the relay-destination channel is worse than the source-destination channel, the new protocol outperforms the traditional one as long as the average SNR of the relay-destination channel is better than a certain threshold. It is also demonstrated that a second order diversity gain can be achieved with the cooperative ARQ protocol.展开更多
We theoretically investigate a device consisting of two quantum dots (QDs) side-coupled to a quantum wire which has many physical ingredients of an artificial heavy fermion system. An extra parameter, the distance L...We theoretically investigate a device consisting of two quantum dots (QDs) side-coupled to a quantum wire which has many physical ingredients of an artificial heavy fermion system. An extra parameter, the distance L between the two QDs, is introduced and it plays an important role on the competition of the Kondo temperature and magnetic coupling. Three different phases are found: antiferromagnetic phase, Kondo phase with spin S = 1/2, and Kondo phase with S = 1, depending on the distance L, the magnetic properties are qualitatively different for different phases: conductance tends to the unitary value 2e2 /h; for the S : the distance. coupling, and the Kondo temperature. Quantum transport for the S = 1 Kondo and the antiferromagnetic phases, the 1/2 Kondo phase the conductance is strongly dependent onthe distance.展开更多
Graphene(GR),a single‐layer carbon sheet with a hexagonal packed lattice structure,has displayed attractive potential and demonstrably become the research focus in artificial photocatalysis due to its enchanting prop...Graphene(GR),a single‐layer carbon sheet with a hexagonal packed lattice structure,has displayed attractive potential and demonstrably become the research focus in artificial photocatalysis due to its enchanting properties in enhancing light absorption,electron transfer dynamics,and surface reactions.Currently,numerous efforts have shown that the properties of GR,which are closely correlated to the photocatalytic performance of GR‐based composites are significantly affected by the synthesis methods.Herein,we first introduce the optimization strategies of GR‐based hybrids and then elaborate the synthesis of GR‐based composite photocatalysts oriented by manifold roles of GR in photoredox catalysis,containing photoelectron mediator and acceptor,improving adsorption capacity,regulating light absorption range and intensity,as well as macromolecular photosensitizer.Beyond that,a brief outlook on the challenges in this burgeoning research field and potential evolution strategies for enhancing the photoactivity of GR‐based hybrids is presented and we anticipate that this review could provide some enlightenments for the rational construction and application of multifunctional GR‐based composite photocatalysts.展开更多
Depression is one of the most common illnesses affecting college students today. It is often related to low motivation. It can affect the ability to function, think, and feel. In learning process, learners are strongl...Depression is one of the most common illnesses affecting college students today. It is often related to low motivation. It can affect the ability to function, think, and feel. In learning process, learners are strongly affected by motivation. However, there is a group of students that is worthy of being noticed, and it seems that they have no motivation and lose interest in their study and other activities. According to a case study of Mr. WANG, the symptom of his depression was described, and the paper employing motivation theory aims at analyzing the depression severity and what causes depression, in order to uncover the students' inner problems and tries to find proper ways to motivate them and help them overcome the feeling of depression. Besides, the paper offers other options for solving the problem, such as speaking with a friend, partner, minister, professional counselor, or psychiatrist to canvass a different perspective展开更多
From the viewpoint of game theory, this paper proposes a model that combines QoS index with price factor in overlay access networks, and uses the multinomial logit (MNL) to model the choice behaviour of users. Each ...From the viewpoint of game theory, this paper proposes a model that combines QoS index with price factor in overlay access networks, and uses the multinomial logit (MNL) to model the choice behaviour of users. Each service class is considered an independent and competitive entity offered by each provider, which aims at maximizing its own utility. Based on noncooperative game, we prove the existence and uniqueness of equilibriums between QoS levels and prices among various service classes, and demonstrate the properties of equilibriums. Finally, these results are verified via ntunerieal analysis.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the cost impact of meeting the increase in freight demand by doubling the truck weight (AS 1 ), doubling the traffic volume (AS2), or legalizing a new-proposed-truck of 97-kip weigh...This study aimed to investigate the cost impact of meeting the increase in freight demand by doubling the truck weight (AS 1 ), doubling the traffic volume (AS2), or legalizing a new-proposed-truck of 97-kip weight instead of the currently legal 80-kip truck (AS3). The State of Michigan's average daily traffic database of year 2001 has been used as a case study. The study was applied only on the very common US Bridge with RC (reinforced concrete) deck over steel girder. Sampling criteria also includes the age of the bridges. The study covered the four-cost-impact categories provided by the NCHRP (National Cooperative Research Program). The current truck weight and double traffic volume (AS2) show the best scenario to meet the increase in freight demand. However, doubling the truck weight with the current traffic volume (AS 1) was the worst scenario. The use of the proposed 97-kip truck with the current traffic volume (AS3) compromises both, meeting the increase in freight demand and the cost impact.展开更多
This paper considers the simultaneous attack problem of multiple missiles against a maneuvering target. Different from most of the existing literature in which the simultaneous attack problem is formulated as a consen...This paper considers the simultaneous attack problem of multiple missiles against a maneuvering target. Different from most of the existing literature in which the simultaneous attack problem is formulated as a consensus problem of missiles' time-to-go estimates, this paper formulates it as the consensus problem of missiles' ranges-to-go. Based on this strategy, novel distributed guidance laws are proposed to solve the simultaneous attack problem with the target of unknown maneuverability.Adaptive control method is introduced to estimate the upper bound of the target's acceleration. The effectiveness of the proposed guidance laws is verified both theoretically and numerically.展开更多
Increasing the self-resistance levels of Streptomyces is an effective strategy to improve the production of antibiotics.To increase the oxytetracycline(OTC) production in Streptomyces rimosus,we investigated the coope...Increasing the self-resistance levels of Streptomyces is an effective strategy to improve the production of antibiotics.To increase the oxytetracycline(OTC) production in Streptomyces rimosus,we investigated the cooperative effect of three co-overexpressing OTC resistance genes:one gene encodes a ribosomal protection protein(otrA) and the other two express efflux proteins(otrB and otrC).Results indicated that combinational overexpression of otrA,otrB,and otrC(MKABC) exerted a synergetic effect.OTC production increased by 179%in the recombinant strain compared with that of the wild-type strain M4018.The resistance level to OTC was increased by approximately two-fold relative to the parental strain,thereby indicating that applying the cooperative effect of self-resistance genes is useful to improve OTC production.Furthermore,the previously identified cluster-situated activator OtcR was overexpressed in MKABC in constructing the recombinant strain MKRABC;such strain can produce OTC of approximately7.49 g L^((-1)),which represents an increase of 19%in comparison with that of the OtcR-overexpressing strain alone.Our work showed that the cooperative overexpression of self-resistance genes is a promising strategy to enhance the antibiotics production in Streptomyces.展开更多
Brain size and weight vary tremendously in the animal kingdom. It has been suggested that brain structural develop- ment must evolve balanced between the advantages of dealing with greater social challenges mad the en...Brain size and weight vary tremendously in the animal kingdom. It has been suggested that brain structural develop- ment must evolve balanced between the advantages of dealing with greater social challenges mad the energetic costs of maintain- ing and developing larger brains. Here we ask if interspecific differences in cooperative behaviour (i.e. cleaning behaviour) are related to brain weight variations in four close-related species of Labrid fish: two are obligatory cleanerfish throughout their en- tire life (Labroides dimidiatus and L. bicolor), one facultative cleaner fish Labropsis australis and one last species that never en- gage in cleaning Labrichthys unilineatus. We first search for the link between the rate of species' cooperation and its relative brain weight, and finally, if the degree of social complexity and cooperation are reflected in the weight of its major brain sub- structures. Overall, no differences were found in relative brain weight (in relation to body weight) across species. Fine-scale dif- ferences were solely demonstrated for the facultative cleaner L. australis, at the brainstem level. Furthermore, data visual exami- nation indicates that the average cerebellum and brainstem weights appear to be larger for L. dimidiatus. Because variation was solely found at specific brain areas (such as cerebellum and brainstem) and not for the whole brain weight values, it suggests that species social-ecological and cognitive demands may be directly contributing to a selective investment in relevant brain areas. This study provides first preliminary evidence that links potential differences in cognitive ability in cooperative behaviour to how these may mediate the evolution of brain structural development in non-mammal vertebrate groups .展开更多
Objective: To explore the treating method for severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia in children.Methods: We treated 58 children with severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial...Objective: To explore the treating method for severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia in children.Methods: We treated 58 children with severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia through evacuating the hematomas, incising the tentorium but preserving the floating bone flap between January 1996 and January 2002.Results: GCS was 3-5 in 17 cases and 6-8 in 41 cases. After treatment, 46 patients ((79.30)%) recovered well, 6 ((10.30)%) suffered from mild disability, 1 ((1.72)%) suffered from severe disability, 1 ((1.72)%) was in vegetative state, and 4 ((6.90)%) died.Conclusions: Evacuating hematomas and incising tentorium can effectively treat the child patients with severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia, which can decrease the disability and mortality rates greatly, preserve the skull, exempt reoperation for cranioplasty and relieve the psychologic and physiologic burden of the child patients.展开更多
Catalytic conversion of sustainable cellulose to the value-added chemicals and high quality biofuel has been recognized as a perfect approach for the alleviation of the dependence on the non-renewable fossil resources...Catalytic conversion of sustainable cellulose to the value-added chemicals and high quality biofuel has been recognized as a perfect approach for the alleviation of the dependence on the non-renewable fossil resources. Previously, we successfully de- signed and explored novel and efficient cooperative ionic liquid pairs for this renewable material, which has advantages of high reactor efficiency than current technologies because of the dissolution and in situ catalytic decomposition mechanism. Here, the determinant of this process is further studied by the intensive investigation on the relationship between the cellulose conversion and the properties of ionic liquid catalyst and solvent. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and elemental analysis were used for the comparative characterization of raw cellulose and the residues. The re- suits demonstrate that this consecutive dissolution and in situ catalysis process is much more dependent on the dissolution ca- pability of ionic liquid solvent, while comparatively, the effect of in situ acid catalysis is relatively insignificant.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60472079), and Natural Science Founda-tion of Zhejiang Province (No.Z104252).
文摘A novel Automatic repeat ReQuest (ARQ) protocol called cooperative ARQ is presented in this let-ter, where a relay terminal is requested to retransmit an erroneously received packet, instead of the source ter-minal. The data link layer Packet Error Rate (PER) performance of cooperative ARQ is derived in correlated wireless channel. The results show that even though the relay-destination channel is worse than the source-destination channel, the new protocol outperforms the traditional one as long as the average SNR of the relay-destination channel is better than a certain threshold. It is also demonstrated that a second order diversity gain can be achieved with the cooperative ARQ protocol.
基金supported by National Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.10974236 and 11074174
文摘We theoretically investigate a device consisting of two quantum dots (QDs) side-coupled to a quantum wire which has many physical ingredients of an artificial heavy fermion system. An extra parameter, the distance L between the two QDs, is introduced and it plays an important role on the competition of the Kondo temperature and magnetic coupling. Three different phases are found: antiferromagnetic phase, Kondo phase with spin S = 1/2, and Kondo phase with S = 1, depending on the distance L, the magnetic properties are qualitatively different for different phases: conductance tends to the unitary value 2e2 /h; for the S : the distance. coupling, and the Kondo temperature. Quantum transport for the S = 1 Kondo and the antiferromagnetic phases, the 1/2 Kondo phase the conductance is strongly dependent onthe distance.
文摘Graphene(GR),a single‐layer carbon sheet with a hexagonal packed lattice structure,has displayed attractive potential and demonstrably become the research focus in artificial photocatalysis due to its enchanting properties in enhancing light absorption,electron transfer dynamics,and surface reactions.Currently,numerous efforts have shown that the properties of GR,which are closely correlated to the photocatalytic performance of GR‐based composites are significantly affected by the synthesis methods.Herein,we first introduce the optimization strategies of GR‐based hybrids and then elaborate the synthesis of GR‐based composite photocatalysts oriented by manifold roles of GR in photoredox catalysis,containing photoelectron mediator and acceptor,improving adsorption capacity,regulating light absorption range and intensity,as well as macromolecular photosensitizer.Beyond that,a brief outlook on the challenges in this burgeoning research field and potential evolution strategies for enhancing the photoactivity of GR‐based hybrids is presented and we anticipate that this review could provide some enlightenments for the rational construction and application of multifunctional GR‐based composite photocatalysts.
文摘Depression is one of the most common illnesses affecting college students today. It is often related to low motivation. It can affect the ability to function, think, and feel. In learning process, learners are strongly affected by motivation. However, there is a group of students that is worthy of being noticed, and it seems that they have no motivation and lose interest in their study and other activities. According to a case study of Mr. WANG, the symptom of his depression was described, and the paper employing motivation theory aims at analyzing the depression severity and what causes depression, in order to uncover the students' inner problems and tries to find proper ways to motivate them and help them overcome the feeling of depression. Besides, the paper offers other options for solving the problem, such as speaking with a friend, partner, minister, professional counselor, or psychiatrist to canvass a different perspective
基金Supported by the High Technology Research and Development Programme of China (No. 2003AA121220) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60472067).
文摘From the viewpoint of game theory, this paper proposes a model that combines QoS index with price factor in overlay access networks, and uses the multinomial logit (MNL) to model the choice behaviour of users. Each service class is considered an independent and competitive entity offered by each provider, which aims at maximizing its own utility. Based on noncooperative game, we prove the existence and uniqueness of equilibriums between QoS levels and prices among various service classes, and demonstrate the properties of equilibriums. Finally, these results are verified via ntunerieal analysis.
基金authors gratefully acknowledge funding and support provided by NSF (National Science Foundation) (CMMI- 1100742) and NCTSPM (National Centre for Transportation Systems Productivity and Management).
文摘This study aimed to investigate the cost impact of meeting the increase in freight demand by doubling the truck weight (AS 1 ), doubling the traffic volume (AS2), or legalizing a new-proposed-truck of 97-kip weight instead of the currently legal 80-kip truck (AS3). The State of Michigan's average daily traffic database of year 2001 has been used as a case study. The study was applied only on the very common US Bridge with RC (reinforced concrete) deck over steel girder. Sampling criteria also includes the age of the bridges. The study covered the four-cost-impact categories provided by the NCHRP (National Cooperative Research Program). The current truck weight and double traffic volume (AS2) show the best scenario to meet the increase in freight demand. However, doubling the truck weight with the current traffic volume (AS 1) was the worst scenario. The use of the proposed 97-kip truck with the current traffic volume (AS3) compromises both, meeting the increase in freight demand and the cost impact.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.61473005,11332001,and 61471242the Research Project Fund under Grant No.17-163-11-ZT-003-018-01+2 种基金the Air Force Advance Research Fund under Grant No.303020503the Joint Fund of Equipment development and Aerospace Science and Technology under Grant No.6141B0624050101the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program(Major)of China
文摘This paper considers the simultaneous attack problem of multiple missiles against a maneuvering target. Different from most of the existing literature in which the simultaneous attack problem is formulated as a consensus problem of missiles' time-to-go estimates, this paper formulates it as the consensus problem of missiles' ranges-to-go. Based on this strategy, novel distributed guidance laws are proposed to solve the simultaneous attack problem with the target of unknown maneuverability.Adaptive control method is introduced to estimate the upper bound of the target's acceleration. The effectiveness of the proposed guidance laws is verified both theoretically and numerically.
基金supported by funding from Shengxue Dacheng Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd,National Natural Science Foundation of China(31400034 and 31570031)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2013CB734001)
文摘Increasing the self-resistance levels of Streptomyces is an effective strategy to improve the production of antibiotics.To increase the oxytetracycline(OTC) production in Streptomyces rimosus,we investigated the cooperative effect of three co-overexpressing OTC resistance genes:one gene encodes a ribosomal protection protein(otrA) and the other two express efflux proteins(otrB and otrC).Results indicated that combinational overexpression of otrA,otrB,and otrC(MKABC) exerted a synergetic effect.OTC production increased by 179%in the recombinant strain compared with that of the wild-type strain M4018.The resistance level to OTC was increased by approximately two-fold relative to the parental strain,thereby indicating that applying the cooperative effect of self-resistance genes is useful to improve OTC production.Furthermore,the previously identified cluster-situated activator OtcR was overexpressed in MKABC in constructing the recombinant strain MKRABC;such strain can produce OTC of approximately7.49 g L^((-1)),which represents an increase of 19%in comparison with that of the OtcR-overexpressing strain alone.Our work showed that the cooperative overexpression of self-resistance genes is a promising strategy to enhance the antibiotics production in Streptomyces.
文摘Brain size and weight vary tremendously in the animal kingdom. It has been suggested that brain structural develop- ment must evolve balanced between the advantages of dealing with greater social challenges mad the energetic costs of maintain- ing and developing larger brains. Here we ask if interspecific differences in cooperative behaviour (i.e. cleaning behaviour) are related to brain weight variations in four close-related species of Labrid fish: two are obligatory cleanerfish throughout their en- tire life (Labroides dimidiatus and L. bicolor), one facultative cleaner fish Labropsis australis and one last species that never en- gage in cleaning Labrichthys unilineatus. We first search for the link between the rate of species' cooperation and its relative brain weight, and finally, if the degree of social complexity and cooperation are reflected in the weight of its major brain sub- structures. Overall, no differences were found in relative brain weight (in relation to body weight) across species. Fine-scale dif- ferences were solely demonstrated for the facultative cleaner L. australis, at the brainstem level. Furthermore, data visual exami- nation indicates that the average cerebellum and brainstem weights appear to be larger for L. dimidiatus. Because variation was solely found at specific brain areas (such as cerebellum and brainstem) and not for the whole brain weight values, it suggests that species social-ecological and cognitive demands may be directly contributing to a selective investment in relevant brain areas. This study provides first preliminary evidence that links potential differences in cognitive ability in cooperative behaviour to how these may mediate the evolution of brain structural development in non-mammal vertebrate groups .
文摘Objective: To explore the treating method for severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia in children.Methods: We treated 58 children with severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia through evacuating the hematomas, incising the tentorium but preserving the floating bone flap between January 1996 and January 2002.Results: GCS was 3-5 in 17 cases and 6-8 in 41 cases. After treatment, 46 patients ((79.30)%) recovered well, 6 ((10.30)%) suffered from mild disability, 1 ((1.72)%) suffered from severe disability, 1 ((1.72)%) was in vegetative state, and 4 ((6.90)%) died.Conclusions: Evacuating hematomas and incising tentorium can effectively treat the child patients with severe craniocerebral trauma combined with transtentorial hernia, which can decrease the disability and mortality rates greatly, preserve the skull, exempt reoperation for cranioplasty and relieve the psychologic and physiologic burden of the child patients.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (N21336002, 51306191, 21276094)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (2015A030311048)
文摘Catalytic conversion of sustainable cellulose to the value-added chemicals and high quality biofuel has been recognized as a perfect approach for the alleviation of the dependence on the non-renewable fossil resources. Previously, we successfully de- signed and explored novel and efficient cooperative ionic liquid pairs for this renewable material, which has advantages of high reactor efficiency than current technologies because of the dissolution and in situ catalytic decomposition mechanism. Here, the determinant of this process is further studied by the intensive investigation on the relationship between the cellulose conversion and the properties of ionic liquid catalyst and solvent. Scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and elemental analysis were used for the comparative characterization of raw cellulose and the residues. The re- suits demonstrate that this consecutive dissolution and in situ catalysis process is much more dependent on the dissolution ca- pability of ionic liquid solvent, while comparatively, the effect of in situ acid catalysis is relatively insignificant.