Comparison of the City Water Consumption Short-Term Forecasting Methods

There are a lot of methods in city water consumption short-term forecasting both inside and outside the country. But among these methods there exist many advantages and shortcomings in model establishing, solving and predicting accuracy, speed, applicability. This article draws lessons from other realm mature methods after many years′ study. It′s systematically studied and compared to predict the water consumption in accuracy, speed, effect and applicability among the time series triangle function method, artificial neural network method, gray system theories method, wavelet analytical method.

Methods Comparison for Microsatellite Marker Development:Different Isolation Methods,Different Yield Efficiency

Microsatellite markers have become one kind of the most important molecular tools used in various researches. A large number of microsatellite markers are required for the whole genome survey in the fields of molecular ecology,quantitative genetics and genomics. Therefore,it is extremely necessary to select several versatile,low-cost,efficient and time-and labor-saving methods to develop a large panel of microsatellite markers. In this study,we used Zhikong scallop(Chlamys farreri) as the target species to compare the efficiency of the five methods derived from three strategies for microsatellite marker development. The results showed that the strategy of constructing small insert genomic DNA library resulted in poor efficiency,while the microsatellite-enriched strategy highly improved the isolation efficiency. Although the mining public database strategy is time-and cost-saving,it is difficult to obtain a large number of microsatellite markers,mainly due to the limited sequence data of non-model species deposited in public databases. Based on the results in this study,we recommend two methods,microsatellite-enriched library construction method and FIASCO-colony hybridization method,for large-scale microsatellite marker development. Both methods were derived from the microsatellite-enriched strategy. The experimental results obtained from Zhikong scallop also provide the reference for microsatellite marker development in other species with large genomes.

Comparison of Crop Model Validation Methods

In this paper, the many indices used in validation of crop models, such as RMSE （root mean square errors）, Sd （standard error of absolute difference）, da （mean absolute difference）, dap （ratio of da to the mean observation）, r （correlation）, and R2 （determination coefficient）, are compared for the same rice architectural parameter model, and their advantages and disadvantages are analyzed. A new index for validation of crop models, dap between the observed and the simulated values, is proposed, with dap〈5% as the suggested standard for precision of crop models. The different kinds of validation methods in crop models should be combined in the following aspects：（1） calculating da and dap; （2） calculating the RMSE or Sd; （3） calculating r and R2, at the same time, plotting 1：1 diagram.

Comparison of Methods for Estimating Reference Crop Evapotranspiration in Beijing

Based on the meteorological data from 1951 to 2015 in Beijing,the reference crop evapotranspiration(ET_0)in Beijing was estimated using the FAO 56 Penman-Monteith method,the FAO PPP-17 Penman method,the Hargreaves method,and the Priestley-Taylor method.The results showed that the monthly and annual changing trends of ET0 estimated by the four methods are basically the same.In general,the ET0 values estimated by the Hargreaves method are the closest to those of the standard method FAO 56 Penman-Monteith,while the difference between the FAO PPP-17 Penman method and the standard method is the biggest.The Hargreaves method is the most suitable method for the estimation of ET0 in Beijing.

Research on Comparison and Evaluation Studies of Several Smoothing Denoising Method Based on γ-ray Spectrum Detector

The extraction of spectral parameters is very difficult because of the limited energy resolution for NaI （TI） gamma-ray detectors. For statistical fluctuation of radioactivity under complex environment, some smoothing filtering methods are proposed to solve the problem. These methods include adopting method of arithmetic moving average, center of gravity, least squares of polynomial, slide converter of discrete funcion convolution etc. The process of spectrum data is realized, and the results are assessed in H/FWHM（ Peak High/Full Width at Half Maximum） and peak area based on the Matlab programming. The results indicate that different methods smoothed spectrum have respective superiority in different ergoregion, but the Gaussian function theory in discrete function convolution slide method is used to filter the complex y-spectrum on Embedded system nlatform, and the statistical fluctuation of y-snectrum filtered wall.

Performance Comparison of Two Efficient Genomic Selection Methods(gsbay & MixP ) Applied in Aquacultural Organisms

Genomic selection is more and more popular in animal and plant breeding industries all around the world, as it can be applied early in life without impacting selection candidates. The objective of this study was to bring the advantages of genomic selection to scallop breeding. Two different genomic selection tools Mix P and gsbay were applied on genomic evaluation of simulated data and Zhikong scallop(Chlamys farreri) field data. The data were compared with genomic best linear unbiased prediction(GBLUP) method which has been applied widely. Our results showed that both Mix P and gsbay could accurately estimate single-nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) marker effects, and thereby could be applied for the analysis of genomic estimated breeding values(GEBV). In simulated data from different scenarios, the accuracy of GEBV acquired was ranged from 0.20 to 0.78 by Mix P; it was ranged from 0.21 to 0.67 by gsbay; and it was ranged from 0.21 to 0.61 by GBLUP. Estimations made by Mix P and gsbay were expected to be more reliable than those estimated by GBLUP. Predictions made by gsbay were more robust, while with Mix P the computation is much faster, especially in dealing with large-scale data. These results suggested that both algorithms implemented by Mix P and gsbay are feasible to carry out genomic selection in scallop breeding, and more genotype data will be necessary to produce genomic estimated breeding values with a higher accuracy for the industry.

Comparison of Four Diagnostic Tests Methods for the Detection of Dengue Virus Non-Structural-1 Antigen and IgM/IgG Antibodies

Objectives: Dengue virus (DENV) infection is a mosquito-borne disease that stands out as one of the major public health issues and has a wide-ranging geographical distribution throughout the tropics and subtropics. The general alarming increase in the number of cases over the last two decades can be attributed to an extent by the change in national practices to keeping records and reporting dengue to the Ministries of Health, and WHO. Dengue diagnosis is routinely carried out by detection of dengue virus (DENV) antigen NS1 (Non-structural Antigen 1) and/or anti-DENV IgM/IgG antibodies using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). This study compared the performance of three RDTs and one ELISA used for dengue diagnosis in southeastern, Nigeria. Design: This study adopted a cross-sectional design that included prospective hospital-based surveillance of cases among febrile participants attending two major health facilities within the southeastern region of Nigeria. In this study, 338 HIV-infected participants from two teaching hospitals in Nigeria’s southeast were systematically tested for Dengue with four methods: NS1 RDT, IgG RDT, IgM RDT, and NS1 ELISA. Their specificities and sensitivities were compared, as well as their level of concordance. Their respective performances were also evaluated using the Receivers Operational curve (ROC). Results: Out of the 338 patients, the dengue prevalence from the four dengue diagnostic methods Dengue virus NS1 ELISA, NS1 RDT, IgM and IgG seropositivity were 8.9%, 0.6%, 5.6%, and 8.0%, respectively. The Dengue IgM RDT test indicated 36.8% sensitivity, 92.8% specificity, the IgG anti-dengue specific test indicated 29.6% sensitivity, 92.9% specificity and the dengue NS1 RDT test indicated 3.3% sensitivity, 99.4% specificity when compared with the Dengue NSI Elisa test method as a reference method. Conclusion: The use of NSI ELISA for DENV diagnosis showed good performance and the RDTs showed, to an extent, reliable results compared with ELISA. However, diagnostic laboratories should be aware of performance variations across tests and the possibilities of cross-reactivity that may affect results.

Comparison of Three Methods in Extracting Coherent Modes from a Doppler Backscatter System

We compare three different methods to extract coherent modes from Doppler backscattering （DBS）, which are center of gravity （COG） of the complex amplitude spectrum, spectrum of DBS phase derivative （phase derivative method）, and phase spectrum, respectively. These three methods are all feasible to extract coherent modes, for example, geodesic acoustic mode oscillation. However, there are stilI differences between dealing with high frequency modes （several hundred kHz） and low frequency modes, （several kHz） hiding in DBS signal. There is a significant amount of power at low frequencies in the phase spectrum, which can be removed by using the phase derivative method and COG. High frequency modes are clearer by using the COO and the phase derivative method than the phase spectrum. The spectrum of DBS amplitude does not show the coherent modes detected by using COG, phase derivative method and phase spectrum. When two Doppler shifted peaks exist, coherent modes and their harmonics appear in the spectrum of DBS amplitude, which are introduced by the DBS phase.

Comparison between Two Kinds of Methods of Locating Acupoints

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Comparison of Extraction Methods for Total Alkaloids from Abrus Cantoniensis Hance

[Objectives] To compare different extraction methods for total alkaloids from Abrus Cantoniensis Hance taking chloroform as solvent. [Methods] The ethanol extraction method,ultrasonic extraction method,acid water extraction method,and Soxhlet extraction method were used to extract total alkaloids,and the total alkaloids of Abrus Cantoniensis Hance were measured at 238 nm wavelength. [Results] The extraction rate of ethanol extraction method was 14. 76 mg/100 g; the extraction rate of ultrasonic extraction method was 56. 85 mg/100 g; the extraction rate of acid water extraction method was 56. 63 mg/100 g; the extraction rate of Soxhlet extraction method was 58. 19 mg/100 g.[Conclusions]Results indicate that Soxhlet extraction method can obtain the highest extraction rate.

The Comparison between Audio-lingual Method and Communicative Language Teaching in the Foreign Language Teaching

To increase the efficiency of teaching and improve the quality of teaching, it is necessary to learn the English teaching methodology and put the theory into practice. Audio-lingual Method and Communicative Language Teaching are very important methods in English language teaching. In this essay, I made a comparison and analysis based on their theories and practices. It is beneficial for us to proceed from the reality and use these methods appropriately.

Quantitative comparison of cranial approaches in the anatomy laboratory: A neuronavigation based research method

AIMTo describe the development and validation of a novel neuronavigation-based method, which allows the quan-tification of the anatomical features that define anapproach, as well as real-time visualization of the surgicapyramid. METHODSThe method was initially developed with commercially-available hardware for coordinate collection （a digitizerand a frameless navigation system） and software forvolume rendering; dedicated neuronavigation software （ApproachViewer, part of GTx-UHN） was then developed. The accuracy of measurements and the possibility of volumetric rendering of surgical approaches simulated in a phantom were compared among three different methods and commercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, ApproachViewer was applied to the comparative quantitative analysis of multiple neurosurgical approaches and was used by many surgeons who were untrained for the research method.RESULTSThe accuracy of ApproachViewer is comparable to com-mercially-available radiological software. In the anatomy laboratory, the method appears versatile. The system can be easily used after brief training. ApproachViewer allows for real-time evaluation and comparison of surgical approaches, as well as post-dissection analyses of collected data. The accuracy of the method depends on the navigation registration： with a 1-2 mm registration error, it is adequate for evaluation and comparison of most neurosurgical approaches.CONCLUSIONThis new research method and software allows semi-automated visualization, quantifcation, and comparison of neurosurgical approaches in the anatomy laboratory.

Comparison of four methods of DNA extraction from rice

Polyphenols,teroens,and resinsmake it difficult to obtain high qualitygenomic DNA from rice.Four ex-traction methods were compared inour study,and CTAB precipitationwas the most practical one.Materials used were old leavesfrom Ftransgenic rice in Hainan andfresh leaves from Ftransgenic rice inKunming.Procedures of the four methodswere as follows:1.Basical method:powder 1 gold or new leaves→added 2 ml ex-traction solution(100 mmol/L

基于CLSI指南EP09-A3比对2套化学发光免疫分析系统血清TT_3测定结果

目的 基于美国临床实验室标准化协会(CLSI)指南EP09-A3探讨2套化学发光免疫分析系统血清总三碘甲状腺原氨酸(TT_3)测定结果的可比性。方法 根据EP09-A3指南要求,使用2个品牌化学发光免疫分析系统(分别命名为系统一和系统二)分别测定111例血清样本TT_3水平。通过广义极端学生化偏差(ESD)法检验离群值,选用EP09-A3指南列举的5种回归模型分析2套系统TT_3检测结果,并计算医学决定水平处的偏移。结果 散点图目测和ESD法检验均未发现离群值。2套系统TT_3检测结果的5种回归分析结果显示,一般线性回归、加权最小二乘法回归、Deming回归、Passing-Bablock回归分析在TT_3医学决定水平处(0.75和1.91 ng·mL~(-1))的偏移均<可接受范围[允许总误差(TEa)±12.5%],偏移的95%可信区间(CI)结果类型解读为可接受的A型和B型,加权Deming回归分析得到的偏移的95%CI部分超出可接受范围,结果类型解读为C型。结论 EP09-A3指南适用于2套系统检测TT_3的方法学比对和偏移评估,且该指南更新的离群值判断方法、回归分类分析法和对应的解读分型方式更为科学、合理。

典型场景彩色夜视融合图像质量主观评价实验

评价特定场景下红外和可见光(微光)彩色融合图像质量的研究对彩色夜视融合技术和嵌入式系统开发具有重要作用。由于主观评价实验能够得到与人眼感受一致的评价结果因而成为研究的热点。因此,该文针对海天、森林、城镇、乡村和特殊条件五个典型应用场景,提出基于动态参考的多刺激比较主观评价法,开展了大规模典型场景彩色融合图像主观评价实验,建立了包含1648幅彩色融合图像的质量主观评价数据库;此外,提出基于评价实验特性的模糊综合评判方法用于分析不同融合算法的场景适用性。实验数据一致性分析中,该主观评价法具有较高的皮尔逊相关系数,表明本文构建的数据集具有良好的有效性与可靠性。该文结果可为进一步开展夜视融合图像质量评价研究提供实验基础和理论依据。

振弦式土压力计自动校准系统设计及应用研究

随着智慧港口和智慧航道建设的发展,监测传感器的自动化计量已成为未来发展趋势。通过分析监测传感器——振弦式土压力计的组成和工作原理、校准需求及难点,设计并研制了一套自动化校准系统。以工控机为控制核心,以自动加压系统、频率采集仪为标准器,通过控制系统自动加压和测量被检设备输出频率模数值,可实现压力标准值的设置输出、频率测量值的自动记录存储及运算处理、历史数据管理及生成校准报告等目标。试验表明其各项程序和指标均能满足振弦式土压力计的校准要求,可直接用于相关计量校准工作。

不同类型多肉植物的花粉活力检测方法筛选及活力鉴定

以3个科6个属的13种多肉植物种质资源为材料,对比亚历山大染色法和碘-碘化钾(I2-KI)染色法染色后花粉活力的差异,筛选适宜不同类型多肉植物花粉活力的测定方法。结果表明,两种染色法对不同科属的多肉植物花粉染色结果差异极显著,I2-KI染色法检测的花粉活力平均值显著低于亚历山大染色法;种质资源的花粉活力普遍高于杂交组合,聚类分析结合差异显著性分析将26种目标种质资源及杂交组合的花粉活力划分为5个等级;显微镜下花粉形状呈现圆形、方形、椭圆形和不规则形,且同一品种存在一种到多种的花粉萌发孔形态。

海外已开发油田新井项目经济评价方法及影响参数研究

中国油气企业对中国境内已开发油气田开展新钻井经济评价工作时,主要采用直接增量法。受诸多因素制约,海外已开发油气田新钻井的经济评价不能简单应用直接增量法。国内与国外的已开发油气田在合同模式、财税制度、开发生产期限、弃置费等方面存在明显差异。对于海外已开发油气田新钻井进行经济评价,需要考虑合同模式和财税制度的国别差异、评价期的选取、投资成本估算、弃置作业及弃置费处理这些关键影响因素,采用“有无对比法”评价新钻井项目的经济性。应以合同有效期和油田经济寿命期二者中的较短值为评价期。对投资成本的处理应遵循“相关性”原则。新钻井延期支付油田弃置费的时间价值依资源国、合同条款的具体规定而异。