Based on the hexagonal crystallite model of graphite,the electrochemical characteristics of carbon atoms on the edge and basal plane were proposed by analyzing graphite crystal structure and bonds of carbon atoms in d...Based on the hexagonal crystallite model of graphite,the electrochemical characteristics of carbon atoms on the edge and basal plane were proposed by analyzing graphite crystal structure and bonds of carbon atoms in different sites.A spherical close-packed model for graphite particle was developed.The fractions of surface carbon atoms（SCA） and edge carbon atoms（ECA） were derived in the expression of crystallographic parameters and particle size,and the effects of ECA on the initial irreversible capacity and the mechanisms of action were analyzed and verified.The results show that the atoms on the edge are more active for electrochemical reactions,such as electrolyte decomposition and tendency to form stable bond with other atoms and groups.For the practical graphite particle,corresponding modifying factors were introduced to revise the difference in calculating results.The revised expression is suitable for the calculation of the fractions of SCA and ECA for carbon materials such as graphite,disordered carbon and modified graphite.展开更多
In cloud computing system,it is a hot and hard issue to find the optimal task scheduling method that makes the processing cost and the running time minimum. In order to deal with the task assignment,a task interaction...In cloud computing system,it is a hot and hard issue to find the optimal task scheduling method that makes the processing cost and the running time minimum. In order to deal with the task assignment,a task interaction graph was used to analyze the task scheduling; a modeling for task assignment was formulated and a particle swarm optimization (PSO)algorithm embedded in the variable neighborhood search (VNS) to optimize the task scheduling was proposed. The experimental results show that the method is more effective than the PSO in processing cost,transferring cost, and running time. When the task is more complex,the effect is much better. So,the algorithm can resolve the task scheduling in cloud computing and it is feasible,valid,and efficient.展开更多
A new method based on the multi-wedge translation mechanism is presented to calculate the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles. At first, there is no assumption for the shape of potential sliding surface, it ...A new method based on the multi-wedge translation mechanism is presented to calculate the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles. At first, there is no assumption for the shape of potential sliding surface, it is just considered that the potential sliding surface is a composite of a number of straight lines. And then, the potential sliding mass is divided into a number of triangular wedges take with these straight lines as its base. The kinematic theorem of limit analysis is adopted to calculate the rate of external work and the rate of energy dissipation for each triangular wedge, respectively. Furthermore, the multivariate functions are established to calculate the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles. The lateral force and the corresponding potential sliding surfaces can be obtained by an optimizational technique. At last, an example is taken to illustrate the method. The effect of soil strength parameters, slope angle and pile roughness on the lateral force and the corresponding potential sliding surface are analyzed.The result are compared with those obtained using other methods.展开更多
An assessment of the role of Art as a resource for learning and development of the child has become necessary now that education appears to be the yearning of all especially in the developing countries. This paper see...An assessment of the role of Art as a resource for learning and development of the child has become necessary now that education appears to be the yearning of all especially in the developing countries. This paper seeks to assess the role of Art in learning and development of a child. The paper stresses that the child needs Art to learn because children＇s attention is drawn first by pictures （Art works） before letters of Alphabet. According to the paper, children become more knowledgeable and creative as they participate in Art classes where they are given opportunities to express themselves while engaging in drawing and painting exercises. This leads to self-discovery and development in children. By this, entrepreneurial spirit is also imbibed. The paper also notes that children who would not ordinarily want to learn have found pleasure in learning with Art and computer. Here the use of cartoons and animations become appropriate in teaching the child. Children also become more adventurous and creative as they find pleasure in drawing with application software like Corel Draw, Microsoft Paint, and so on. Finally, the paper emphasizes the need for Art to be wholly infused in the curricular of schools especially the primaries. This will be a strong factor or agent of development in children. Here the creative and inventive spirit so developed and imbibed will lead to discoveries of future entrepreneurs, industrialists and technologists for national developments.展开更多
AIM： TO examine the diagnostic yield of colorectal neoplasia at computed tomographic colonoscopy （CTC） as well as the feasibility of contrast enhanced CTC in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS： To examine the i...AIM： TO examine the diagnostic yield of colorectal neoplasia at computed tomographic colonoscopy （CTC） as well as the feasibility of contrast enhanced CTC in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS： To examine the incidence of colon polyp we selected postoperative 188 gastric cancer patients, which we refer to as the ‘colon polyp survey group’. To examine the feasibility of CTC for early detection of colon cancer or advanced colon adenoma, we selected 47 gastric cancer patients （M：F 29：18, mean age 53.8 years）, which we call the ‘CT colonoscopy group’. All the 47 patients underwent successive CTC and colonoscopy on the same day. RESULTS： Totally 109 colon polyps were observed from 59 out of 188 gastric cancer patients, the inddence rate of colon polyps in gastric cancer patients being 31.4%. The sensitivity of CTC in detecting individuals with at least 1 lesion of any size was 57.1%, the specificity was 72.7%, the positive predictive value was 47.1%, and the negative predictive value was 71.9%. When the cutoff size was decreased to 6 mm, the sensitivity and specificity were 80.0% and 92.9%, respectively, with positive and negative predictive values of 57.1% and 97.5%, respectively. Only one patient was classified as false negative by virtual colonoscopy. CONCLUSION： The diagnostic yield of colorectal polyp was 31.4% in patients with gastric cancer, and contrast enhanced CTC is an acceptable tool for the detection of synchronous colorectal advanced adenoma and postoperative surveillance of gastric cancer patients.展开更多
This article describes experimental evaluations of the authors＇ previous studies on the knowledge-based system （KBS） aimed at capturing and managing CNC （Computer Numerical Control） operator knowledge. The propos...This article describes experimental evaluations of the authors＇ previous studies on the knowledge-based system （KBS） aimed at capturing and managing CNC （Computer Numerical Control） operator knowledge. The proposed KBS follow thinking steps of CNC operators when they assess machining parameters described in the CAM （Computer Aided Manufacturing） file before proceeding to CNC machining processes. Also, the decision support system equipped with expert system （ES） has been proposed to realize efficient knowledge capturing system and effective usability of captured knowledge, and to recommend actions and decisions. From the viewpoint of providing useful information, the KBS should be aware of context or constraints in which the user has to deal with. In this study, the usefulness of DSS （Decision Support System） and ES is experimentally evaluated using real cases. Comparing the results of the testing participants with and without the DSS and ES, the effectiveness and usefulness were demonstrated. In addition, it was shown that the proposed system is also useful to narrow the discrepancies between CAM and CNC operators, focusing on CNC milling operations.展开更多
基金Project (09001232) supported by the Doctoral Foundation of Henan University of Science and Technology,China
文摘Based on the hexagonal crystallite model of graphite,the electrochemical characteristics of carbon atoms on the edge and basal plane were proposed by analyzing graphite crystal structure and bonds of carbon atoms in different sites.A spherical close-packed model for graphite particle was developed.The fractions of surface carbon atoms（SCA） and edge carbon atoms（ECA） were derived in the expression of crystallographic parameters and particle size,and the effects of ECA on the initial irreversible capacity and the mechanisms of action were analyzed and verified.The results show that the atoms on the edge are more active for electrochemical reactions,such as electrolyte decomposition and tendency to form stable bond with other atoms and groups.For the practical graphite particle,corresponding modifying factors were introduced to revise the difference in calculating results.The revised expression is suitable for the calculation of the fractions of SCA and ECA for carbon materials such as graphite,disordered carbon and modified graphite.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61271114)The Key Programs of Science and Technology Research of He'nan Education Committee,China(No.12A520006)
文摘In cloud computing system,it is a hot and hard issue to find the optimal task scheduling method that makes the processing cost and the running time minimum. In order to deal with the task assignment,a task interaction graph was used to analyze the task scheduling; a modeling for task assignment was formulated and a particle swarm optimization (PSO)algorithm embedded in the variable neighborhood search (VNS) to optimize the task scheduling was proposed. The experimental results show that the method is more effective than the PSO in processing cost,transferring cost, and running time. When the task is more complex,the effect is much better. So,the algorithm can resolve the task scheduling in cloud computing and it is feasible,valid,and efficient.
基金Projects(SKLGP2012K024,SKLGP2013K012)supported by the Opening Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Ceoenvironment Protection,ChinaProject(2011BAK12B03)supported by the National Technology Project,ChinaProject(41401004)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘A new method based on the multi-wedge translation mechanism is presented to calculate the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles. At first, there is no assumption for the shape of potential sliding surface, it is just considered that the potential sliding surface is a composite of a number of straight lines. And then, the potential sliding mass is divided into a number of triangular wedges take with these straight lines as its base. The kinematic theorem of limit analysis is adopted to calculate the rate of external work and the rate of energy dissipation for each triangular wedge, respectively. Furthermore, the multivariate functions are established to calculate the lateral force acting on the stabilizing piles. The lateral force and the corresponding potential sliding surfaces can be obtained by an optimizational technique. At last, an example is taken to illustrate the method. The effect of soil strength parameters, slope angle and pile roughness on the lateral force and the corresponding potential sliding surface are analyzed.The result are compared with those obtained using other methods.
文摘An assessment of the role of Art as a resource for learning and development of the child has become necessary now that education appears to be the yearning of all especially in the developing countries. This paper seeks to assess the role of Art in learning and development of a child. The paper stresses that the child needs Art to learn because children＇s attention is drawn first by pictures （Art works） before letters of Alphabet. According to the paper, children become more knowledgeable and creative as they participate in Art classes where they are given opportunities to express themselves while engaging in drawing and painting exercises. This leads to self-discovery and development in children. By this, entrepreneurial spirit is also imbibed. The paper also notes that children who would not ordinarily want to learn have found pleasure in learning with Art and computer. Here the use of cartoons and animations become appropriate in teaching the child. Children also become more adventurous and creative as they find pleasure in drawing with application software like Corel Draw, Microsoft Paint, and so on. Finally, the paper emphasizes the need for Art to be wholly infused in the curricular of schools especially the primaries. This will be a strong factor or agent of development in children. Here the creative and inventive spirit so developed and imbibed will lead to discoveries of future entrepreneurs, industrialists and technologists for national developments.
文摘AIM： TO examine the diagnostic yield of colorectal neoplasia at computed tomographic colonoscopy （CTC） as well as the feasibility of contrast enhanced CTC in patients with gastric cancer. METHODS： To examine the incidence of colon polyp we selected postoperative 188 gastric cancer patients, which we refer to as the ‘colon polyp survey group’. To examine the feasibility of CTC for early detection of colon cancer or advanced colon adenoma, we selected 47 gastric cancer patients （M：F 29：18, mean age 53.8 years）, which we call the ‘CT colonoscopy group’. All the 47 patients underwent successive CTC and colonoscopy on the same day. RESULTS： Totally 109 colon polyps were observed from 59 out of 188 gastric cancer patients, the inddence rate of colon polyps in gastric cancer patients being 31.4%. The sensitivity of CTC in detecting individuals with at least 1 lesion of any size was 57.1%, the specificity was 72.7%, the positive predictive value was 47.1%, and the negative predictive value was 71.9%. When the cutoff size was decreased to 6 mm, the sensitivity and specificity were 80.0% and 92.9%, respectively, with positive and negative predictive values of 57.1% and 97.5%, respectively. Only one patient was classified as false negative by virtual colonoscopy. CONCLUSION： The diagnostic yield of colorectal polyp was 31.4% in patients with gastric cancer, and contrast enhanced CTC is an acceptable tool for the detection of synchronous colorectal advanced adenoma and postoperative surveillance of gastric cancer patients.
文摘This article describes experimental evaluations of the authors＇ previous studies on the knowledge-based system （KBS） aimed at capturing and managing CNC （Computer Numerical Control） operator knowledge. The proposed KBS follow thinking steps of CNC operators when they assess machining parameters described in the CAM （Computer Aided Manufacturing） file before proceeding to CNC machining processes. Also, the decision support system equipped with expert system （ES） has been proposed to realize efficient knowledge capturing system and effective usability of captured knowledge, and to recommend actions and decisions. From the viewpoint of providing useful information, the KBS should be aware of context or constraints in which the user has to deal with. In this study, the usefulness of DSS （Decision Support System） and ES is experimentally evaluated using real cases. Comparing the results of the testing participants with and without the DSS and ES, the effectiveness and usefulness were demonstrated. In addition, it was shown that the proposed system is also useful to narrow the discrepancies between CAM and CNC operators, focusing on CNC milling operations.
