Predicting Resting-state Functional Connectivity With Efficient Structural Connectivity

The complex relationship between structural connectivity(SC) and functional connectivity(FC) of human brain networks is still a critical problem in neuroscience. In order to investigate the role of SC in shaping resting-state FC, numerous models have been proposed. Here, we use a simple dynamic model based on the susceptible-infected-susceptible(SIS) model along the shortest paths to predict FC from SC. Unlike the previous dynamic model based on SIS theory, we focus on the shortest paths as the principal routes to transmit signals rather than the empirical structural brain network. We first simplify the structurally connected network into an efficient propagation network according to the shortest paths and then combine SIS infection theory with the efficient network to simulate the dynamic process of human brain activity. Finally, we perform an extensive comparison study between the dynamic models embedded in the efficient network, the dynamic model embedded in the structurally connected network and dynamic mean field(DMF) model predicting FC from SC. Extensive experiments on two different resolution datasets indicate that i) the dynamic model simulated on the shortest paths can predict FC among both structurally connected and unconnected node pairs; ii) though there are fewer links in the efficient propagation network, the predictive power of FC derived from the efficient propagation network is better than the dynamic model simulated on a structural brain network; iii) in comparison with the DMF model,the dynamic model embedded in the shortest paths is found to perform better to predict FC.

Acoustic Valve Integration in Exhaust Line Systems

In recent years the demand for the acoustic performance of exhaust systems has increased and will further increase in the future. The main drivers are new pass-by-noise regulation and new powertrain technologies paired with exhaust muffler volume, weight and costs constraints. In the following paper several application examples for Adaptive ValveTM （self-actuated in-pipe valve）, in-muffler valve and electric valve are shown and the related benefits on the system performance are assessed. It is shown that implementing a valve into an exhaust system has a significant influence on the NVH performance. The resulting backpressure penalties can be minimized using the right implementation strategy of the valves in the exhaust system. Hence the exhaust system has to be specifically designed for the integration of a valve. All three valve types have additional benefits to their standard application for overall noise reduction and muffler volume reduction, which are analyzed. The Adaptive ValveTM, for example, is often used on cars with long pipe routing and has the additional benefit of reducing pipe resonance in the system. Another example, the electric valve, can be coupled with vehicle communication networks and hence the flexibility in application is significantly increased.

基于中西方文化的沙盘疗法心理辅导价值探析

作为一种非言语的心灵疗法,沙盘治疗不仅是西方心理分析理论的重要发展,也是中国周易文化的一种体现。它可以帮助制作者进行潜意识水平的工作、富有象征性的积极想象、内在儿童式的自然沟通,从而实现感应性的转化、整合的自性化发展。沙盘疗法在心理辅导中发挥了重要作用,呈现了较为广泛的应用价值。