This paper discusses the vertical ozone distribution over Tibet using SAGE I and SAGE II data. The annual and seasonal vertical ozone profiles in 10.5-50.5 km a.s.l. over Tibet are analyzed to understand the vertical ...This paper discusses the vertical ozone distribution over Tibet using SAGE I and SAGE II data. The annual and seasonal vertical ozone profiles in 10.5-50.5 km a.s.l. over Tibet are analyzed to understand the vertical structure of low ozone value in this region. Regarding to the local ozone deficit, these profiles are compared with the vertical ozone distribution in the non-mountain areas at the same latitudes. The summer low ozone and the May maximum ozone deficit are detected from the SAGE data. The largest ozone deficit in May is found in 15.5-20.5 km a.s.l. centered at 16.5 km over this region. This ozone deficit can be related to the upward mass transfer described by potential temperature variation over Tibet.展开更多
The aim of this research was to evaluate the dietary supplementation 1% (w/w) of oregano and sage dried leaves on performances and meat quality of broiler rabbits. A feeding trial, which lasted 48 d, was carried out...The aim of this research was to evaluate the dietary supplementation 1% (w/w) of oregano and sage dried leaves on performances and meat quality of broiler rabbits. A feeding trial, which lasted 48 d, was carried out on 105 male Bianca Italiana rabbits randomly divided in seven groups and fed ad libitum. At the end of the trial ten animals per group were slaughtered and samples of dorsal muscle were taken in order to perform laboratory analysis. Mortality rate did not statistically differ between groups. Growth performances of animals fed diets supplemented with aromatic plants were higher (P〈0.05) than those of animals of control group, whereas carcass parameters were not affected by treatments excepting for the slaughter weight that showed the same trend as growth performances. Meat quality traits, oxidative lipid stability and fatty acid proifle were not inlfuenced by aromatic plant supplementation. In conclusion, oregano and sage in form of dried leaves can be used in rabbit without adverse effects on performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality traits.展开更多
The direction of arrival(DOA) estimation problem in the presence of sensor location errors is studied and an algorithm based on space alternating generalized expectation-maximization(SAGE) is presented. First, the nar...The direction of arrival(DOA) estimation problem in the presence of sensor location errors is studied and an algorithm based on space alternating generalized expectation-maximization(SAGE) is presented. First, the narrowband case is considered.Based on the small perturbation assumption, this paper proposes an augmentation scheme so as to estimate DOA and perturbation parameters. The E-step and M-step of the SAGE algorithm in this case are derived. Then, the algorithm is extended to the wideband case. The wideband SAGE algorithm is derived in frequency domain by jointing all frequency bins. Simulation results show that the algorithm achieves good convergence and high parameter estimation precision.展开更多
The wealth of DNA data generated by the human genome project coupling with recently invented high-throughput gene expression profiling techniques has dramatically sped up the process for biomedical researchers on eluc...The wealth of DNA data generated by the human genome project coupling with recently invented high-throughput gene expression profiling techniques has dramatically sped up the process for biomedical researchers on elucidating the role of genes in human diseases. One powerful method to reveal insight into gene functions is the systematic analysis of gene expression. Two popular high-throughput gene expression technologies, microarray and Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) are capable of producing large amounts of gene expression data with the potential of providing novel insights into fundamental disease processes, especially complex syndromes such as cardiovascular disease, whose etiologies are due to multiple genetic factors and their interplay with the environment. Microarray and SAGE have already been used to examine gene expression patterns of cell-culture, animal and human tissues models of cardiovascular diseases. In this review, we will first give a brief introduction of microarray and SAGE technologies and point out their limitations. We will then discuss the major discoveries and the new biological insightsthat have emerged from their applications to cardiovascular diseases. Finally we will touch upon potential challenges and future developments in this area.展开更多
A new channel estimation and data detection joint algorithm is proposed for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) - orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system using linear minimum mean square error (LMMSE...A new channel estimation and data detection joint algorithm is proposed for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) - orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system using linear minimum mean square error (LMMSE)- based space-alternating generalized expectation-maximization (SAGE) algorithm. In the proposed algorithm, every sub-frame of the MIMO-OFDM system is divided into some OFDM sub-blocks and the LMMSE-based SAGE algorithm in each sub-block is used. At the head of each sub-flame, we insert training symbols which are used in the initial estimation at the beginning. Channel estimation of the previous sub-block is applied to the initial estimation in the current sub-block by the maximum-likelihood (ML) detection to update channel estimatjon and data detection by iteration until converge. Then all the sub-blocks can be finished in turn. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can improve the bit error rate (BER) performance.展开更多
Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Cartography(SCIAMACHY) limb observation data are used to retrieve stratospheric aerosol extinction profiles. The retrieved aerosol profiles are compared with ...Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Cartography(SCIAMACHY) limb observation data are used to retrieve stratospheric aerosol extinction profiles. The retrieved aerosol profiles are compared with Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment(SAGE) Ⅱ aerosol data records. The comparisons are made over the period 2003–2004. The results show that the SCIAMACHY aerosol profile retrievals exhibit general agreement with the coincident SAGE Ⅱ data records. In the 15–35 km altitude range, the percentage differences between the SCIAMACHY-retrieved and SAGE Ⅱ–measured zonal mean aerosol extinction profiles are less than 20% for the 20–30°N and 30–40°N latitude zones, and less than 25% for the 40–50°N zone. The stratospheric aerosol optical depths in this altitude range calculated from SCIAMACHY retrievals are in good agreement with SAGE Ⅱ measurements, with present differences less than 6% for the three latitude zones. The aerosol retrievals from SCIAMACHY observations are combined with the SAGE Ⅱ aerosol data records, form a long-term data-set for the period 2000–2010. Using the combined SAGE Ⅱ and SCIAMACHY dataset, the variation trends of the stratospheric aerosol layer over East Asia(20–50°N, 70–150°E) are analyzed. The results indicate that the stratospheric aerosols have a significant trend of increase over East Asia during 2000–2010. The stratospheric aerosol optical depths increase by about 5% per year over the 11-yr period. The increase in stratospheric aerosols is found to be obviously related to moderate volcanic eruptions.展开更多
Sage is popular for its manifold applications and has always been used in herbalism. The Salvia genus encompasses up to 900 species, but only a few of them have been investigated. Hence, the objective was to investiga...Sage is popular for its manifold applications and has always been used in herbalism. The Salvia genus encompasses up to 900 species, but only a few of them have been investigated. Hence, the objective was to investigate the essential oil content as well as the terpene composition of a number of Saliva species. In this context, S. officinalis var. Extrakta, S. officinalis "Aurea" and S. patens were investigated for the first time. To some extent, it was also possible to associate the terpene distribution of the investigated commercial sage teas and drops with the processed sage oil. Furthermore, an ultrasonic extraction with ethyl acetate seems to be an efficient quick-method for extracting the essential oil.展开更多
After 4K, 8K UHD resolution can be considered the new challenge for film, visualization and television. Due to the dimension of 8K image, the remote micro and macro images are considered appropriate for visualization ...After 4K, 8K UHD resolution can be considered the new challenge for film, visualization and television. Due to the dimension of 8K image, the remote micro and macro images are considered appropriate for visualization with scientific and educational purposes. This article describes the implementation of the 8K video plug-in to play UHD videos into the SAGE, a collaborative environment for the advancement of scientific research and education developed by EVL (Electronic Visualization Laboratory), upgrading its current resolution for video playing. It also presents the challenges of producing 8K content, the development of the code and introduces the features to view 8K ultra high definition videos in multiple tiles through the use of low cost computer clusters. The SAGE 8K video plug-in implementation was made possible because of the previous development of the Fogo Player, a system to run 4K and 8K content. The results were successfully presented at the CineGrid International Workshop 2013 in San Diego.展开更多
Fifteen pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with external ear infection like Aspergillus niger and 100 pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with skin infections like Trichophyton mentagrophytes which ...Fifteen pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with external ear infection like Aspergillus niger and 100 pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with skin infections like Trichophyton mentagrophytes which was isolated from body skin infections (also four different species of the genus Trichophyton was isolated) as well as another fungus which is Microsporum audouinii was isolated from the head scalp, and Aspergillus ustus which was isolated as normal flora from infected skin inflammation These fungi are opportunistic that can cause skin infections and inflammation of the external ear which increases the severity and the length of the disease, so the effect of different concentrations of alcoholic extract of sage leaves was tested against these fungi and it was found that the extract had an inhibition effect on growth of the fungus A. ustus by 80.7% at a concentration of 20 mg/mL, while inhibited the fungus A. niger by 77.3% at the same concentration, whereas inhibited the fungus T. mentagrophyte by 53.3% at the same concentration, and the fungus Microsporum audouinii was inhibited at the same concentration by 86.6%, also the extract showed different inhibition values against the other four species of the fungus Trichophyton. The plant sage is considered as good antifungal towards studied fungi of otitis extema and skin diseases and can be used prospectively as antifungal antibiotics against fungi causing external ear infections and skin infections.展开更多
China’s urbanization level has reached a new stage.Urban development has changed from incremental expansion to inventory renewal.The demand of residents for a good living environment and compact living space is incre...China’s urbanization level has reached a new stage.Urban development has changed from incremental expansion to inventory renewal.The demand of residents for a good living environment and compact living space is increasing.How to realize the intensive development of land based on human needs has become an urgent problem to be solved in urban development.Based on the planning concepts of inventory planning and life circle,this study made the renewal and transformation of old urban area of Medical Saint Temple in Nanyang City and analyzed the current spatial characteristic elements.Optimize the layout of public space in combination with residents’living needs,improve the functions and quality of urban areas,and build a healthy and sustainable development model to improve the living environment of the community and provide reference for the future urban renewal and transformation.展开更多
In the context of rural revitalization,people are re-examining the issue of creating the role of teachers as“new rural sages”.However,most of previous studies ignored the school organizational change in the process ...In the context of rural revitalization,people are re-examining the issue of creating the role of teachers as“new rural sages”.However,most of previous studies ignored the school organizational change in the process of reform.The planned happenstance suggests that teachers should maintain a positive mindset about the eventualities in their careers.Based on the organizational change theory,this paper gave some advice to help teachers in playing a role of new rural sages:①rooting in local culture and enhancing teachers’sense of belonging,②providing compensation for teachers in a targeted way,and③providing a comprehensive and objective evaluation mechanism for ensuring teachers’participation in social governance.展开更多
The deliberately ignorance of the subjective aspect in“sage’s intention”(圣人之意)and the omission of the interplay of differences are two major problems within the interpretation of“Chinese wisdom”which is suppo...The deliberately ignorance of the subjective aspect in“sage’s intention”(圣人之意)and the omission of the interplay of differences are two major problems within the interpretation of“Chinese wisdom”which is supposed to serve as the“other”perspective to western philosophy by Fran?ois Jullien.The two missing aspects indicate the tendency of sacrificing the particularity(differences)for“the unity”.Ultimately,with the“help”of the misunderstanding of the“Chinese wisdom”,the divisions inherently in western philosophy are merely replaced by the hollow homogenization.展开更多
CONFUCIUS, one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history, is a house-hold name all over the modern world. His thought has exerted a far-reaching influence on generations of Chinese in almost all
Regarding the Chan Buddhism lamp records from the Song Dynasty and starting from Jing De Zhuan Deng Lu,the category of“enlightened masters in Chan Buddhism”禪門達者was listed separately,meaning a separate category w...Regarding the Chan Buddhism lamp records from the Song Dynasty and starting from Jing De Zhuan Deng Lu,the category of“enlightened masters in Chan Buddhism”禪門達者was listed separately,meaning a separate category was established for eccentric monks who pretended to be crazy,had unknown inheritance and miraculous deeds,and were difficult to classify.The following lamp records named this category of eccentric monks as“sages”散聖,or“saints”應化聖賢,which constructed another historical genealogy for the special Chan Buddhism eccentric monks.Moreover,the early lamp records included mostly idiosyncratic mad monks from previous dynasties.Since the Southern Song Dynasty,Chan Buddhism historical materials included many sages from the current dynasty.Therefore,this study mainly examines how the genealogy of Chan Buddhism eccentric monks was constructed in Song Dynasty Chan Buddhism lamp records,including quotations,and organizes the images of eccentric monks in the Song Dynasty,as written in Chan Buddhism historical materials,in order that the meaning of existence of these enlightened masters,sages,saints,etc.,included in the genealogy of Song Dynasty eccentric monks in the history of Chan Buddhism can be reflected.展开更多
文摘This paper discusses the vertical ozone distribution over Tibet using SAGE I and SAGE II data. The annual and seasonal vertical ozone profiles in 10.5-50.5 km a.s.l. over Tibet are analyzed to understand the vertical structure of low ozone value in this region. Regarding to the local ozone deficit, these profiles are compared with the vertical ozone distribution in the non-mountain areas at the same latitudes. The summer low ozone and the May maximum ozone deficit are detected from the SAGE data. The largest ozone deficit in May is found in 15.5-20.5 km a.s.l. centered at 16.5 km over this region. This ozone deficit can be related to the upward mass transfer described by potential temperature variation over Tibet.
基金supported by the University of TurinItaly(funds ex 60%)
文摘The aim of this research was to evaluate the dietary supplementation 1% (w/w) of oregano and sage dried leaves on performances and meat quality of broiler rabbits. A feeding trial, which lasted 48 d, was carried out on 105 male Bianca Italiana rabbits randomly divided in seven groups and fed ad libitum. At the end of the trial ten animals per group were slaughtered and samples of dorsal muscle were taken in order to perform laboratory analysis. Mortality rate did not statistically differ between groups. Growth performances of animals fed diets supplemented with aromatic plants were higher (P〈0.05) than those of animals of control group, whereas carcass parameters were not affected by treatments excepting for the slaughter weight that showed the same trend as growth performances. Meat quality traits, oxidative lipid stability and fatty acid proifle were not inlfuenced by aromatic plant supplementation. In conclusion, oregano and sage in form of dried leaves can be used in rabbit without adverse effects on performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality traits.
文摘The direction of arrival(DOA) estimation problem in the presence of sensor location errors is studied and an algorithm based on space alternating generalized expectation-maximization(SAGE) is presented. First, the narrowband case is considered.Based on the small perturbation assumption, this paper proposes an augmentation scheme so as to estimate DOA and perturbation parameters. The E-step and M-step of the SAGE algorithm in this case are derived. Then, the algorithm is extended to the wideband case. The wideband SAGE algorithm is derived in frequency domain by jointing all frequency bins. Simulation results show that the algorithm achieves good convergence and high parameter estimation precision.
基金Part of studies cited in this review was in partsupported by Johns Hopkins Institutional ResearchGrant(Ye,SQ),a pilot project(Ye,SQ)in The Hop-kins DK Center for the Analysis of Gene Expres-sion(R24DK58757-01,NIDDK)and Dorothy WallisWagner Charitable Tru
文摘The wealth of DNA data generated by the human genome project coupling with recently invented high-throughput gene expression profiling techniques has dramatically sped up the process for biomedical researchers on elucidating the role of genes in human diseases. One powerful method to reveal insight into gene functions is the systematic analysis of gene expression. Two popular high-throughput gene expression technologies, microarray and Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (SAGE) are capable of producing large amounts of gene expression data with the potential of providing novel insights into fundamental disease processes, especially complex syndromes such as cardiovascular disease, whose etiologies are due to multiple genetic factors and their interplay with the environment. Microarray and SAGE have already been used to examine gene expression patterns of cell-culture, animal and human tissues models of cardiovascular diseases. In this review, we will first give a brief introduction of microarray and SAGE technologies and point out their limitations. We will then discuss the major discoveries and the new biological insightsthat have emerged from their applications to cardiovascular diseases. Finally we will touch upon potential challenges and future developments in this area.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 61001105), the National Science and Technology Major Projects (No. 2011ZX03001- 007- 03) and Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No. 4102043).
文摘A new channel estimation and data detection joint algorithm is proposed for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) - orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) system using linear minimum mean square error (LMMSE)- based space-alternating generalized expectation-maximization (SAGE) algorithm. In the proposed algorithm, every sub-frame of the MIMO-OFDM system is divided into some OFDM sub-blocks and the LMMSE-based SAGE algorithm in each sub-block is used. At the head of each sub-flame, we insert training symbols which are used in the initial estimation at the beginning. Channel estimation of the previous sub-block is applied to the initial estimation in the current sub-block by the maximum-likelihood (ML) detection to update channel estimatjon and data detection by iteration until converge. Then all the sub-blocks can be finished in turn. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can improve the bit error rate (BER) performance.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 41275047],[grant number41675032],[grant number 41575034]
文摘Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Cartography(SCIAMACHY) limb observation data are used to retrieve stratospheric aerosol extinction profiles. The retrieved aerosol profiles are compared with Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment(SAGE) Ⅱ aerosol data records. The comparisons are made over the period 2003–2004. The results show that the SCIAMACHY aerosol profile retrievals exhibit general agreement with the coincident SAGE Ⅱ data records. In the 15–35 km altitude range, the percentage differences between the SCIAMACHY-retrieved and SAGE Ⅱ–measured zonal mean aerosol extinction profiles are less than 20% for the 20–30°N and 30–40°N latitude zones, and less than 25% for the 40–50°N zone. The stratospheric aerosol optical depths in this altitude range calculated from SCIAMACHY retrievals are in good agreement with SAGE Ⅱ measurements, with present differences less than 6% for the three latitude zones. The aerosol retrievals from SCIAMACHY observations are combined with the SAGE Ⅱ aerosol data records, form a long-term data-set for the period 2000–2010. Using the combined SAGE Ⅱ and SCIAMACHY dataset, the variation trends of the stratospheric aerosol layer over East Asia(20–50°N, 70–150°E) are analyzed. The results indicate that the stratospheric aerosols have a significant trend of increase over East Asia during 2000–2010. The stratospheric aerosol optical depths increase by about 5% per year over the 11-yr period. The increase in stratospheric aerosols is found to be obviously related to moderate volcanic eruptions.
文摘Sage is popular for its manifold applications and has always been used in herbalism. The Salvia genus encompasses up to 900 species, but only a few of them have been investigated. Hence, the objective was to investigate the essential oil content as well as the terpene composition of a number of Saliva species. In this context, S. officinalis var. Extrakta, S. officinalis "Aurea" and S. patens were investigated for the first time. To some extent, it was also possible to associate the terpene distribution of the investigated commercial sage teas and drops with the processed sage oil. Furthermore, an ultrasonic extraction with ethyl acetate seems to be an efficient quick-method for extracting the essential oil.
文摘After 4K, 8K UHD resolution can be considered the new challenge for film, visualization and television. Due to the dimension of 8K image, the remote micro and macro images are considered appropriate for visualization with scientific and educational purposes. This article describes the implementation of the 8K video plug-in to play UHD videos into the SAGE, a collaborative environment for the advancement of scientific research and education developed by EVL (Electronic Visualization Laboratory), upgrading its current resolution for video playing. It also presents the challenges of producing 8K content, the development of the code and introduces the features to view 8K ultra high definition videos in multiple tiles through the use of low cost computer clusters. The SAGE 8K video plug-in implementation was made possible because of the previous development of the Fogo Player, a system to run 4K and 8K content. The results were successfully presented at the CineGrid International Workshop 2013 in San Diego.
文摘Fifteen pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with external ear infection like Aspergillus niger and 100 pathogenic fungi were isolated from patients with skin infections like Trichophyton mentagrophytes which was isolated from body skin infections (also four different species of the genus Trichophyton was isolated) as well as another fungus which is Microsporum audouinii was isolated from the head scalp, and Aspergillus ustus which was isolated as normal flora from infected skin inflammation These fungi are opportunistic that can cause skin infections and inflammation of the external ear which increases the severity and the length of the disease, so the effect of different concentrations of alcoholic extract of sage leaves was tested against these fungi and it was found that the extract had an inhibition effect on growth of the fungus A. ustus by 80.7% at a concentration of 20 mg/mL, while inhibited the fungus A. niger by 77.3% at the same concentration, whereas inhibited the fungus T. mentagrophyte by 53.3% at the same concentration, and the fungus Microsporum audouinii was inhibited at the same concentration by 86.6%, also the extract showed different inhibition values against the other four species of the fungus Trichophyton. The plant sage is considered as good antifungal towards studied fungi of otitis extema and skin diseases and can be used prospectively as antifungal antibiotics against fungi causing external ear infections and skin infections.
基金Sponsored by Social Science Fund Project of Hebei Province(HB19S039)Training Project of School of Architecture and Art,Hebei University of Engineering(2020-KJZD-001).
文摘China’s urbanization level has reached a new stage.Urban development has changed from incremental expansion to inventory renewal.The demand of residents for a good living environment and compact living space is increasing.How to realize the intensive development of land based on human needs has become an urgent problem to be solved in urban development.Based on the planning concepts of inventory planning and life circle,this study made the renewal and transformation of old urban area of Medical Saint Temple in Nanyang City and analyzed the current spatial characteristic elements.Optimize the layout of public space in combination with residents’living needs,improve the functions and quality of urban areas,and build a healthy and sustainable development model to improve the living environment of the community and provide reference for the future urban renewal and transformation.
基金Sponsored by Research and Practice Project of Promoting High-quality Development of Basic Education through“New Normal Schools”Construction in Guangdong ProvinceKey Scientific Research Platforms and Projects for Ordinary Universities from Department of Education of Guangdong Province in 2022(Key Project of Science and Technology Serving Rural Areas)(2022ZDZX4058).
文摘In the context of rural revitalization,people are re-examining the issue of creating the role of teachers as“new rural sages”.However,most of previous studies ignored the school organizational change in the process of reform.The planned happenstance suggests that teachers should maintain a positive mindset about the eventualities in their careers.Based on the organizational change theory,this paper gave some advice to help teachers in playing a role of new rural sages:①rooting in local culture and enhancing teachers’sense of belonging,②providing compensation for teachers in a targeted way,and③providing a comprehensive and objective evaluation mechanism for ensuring teachers’participation in social governance.
文摘The deliberately ignorance of the subjective aspect in“sage’s intention”(圣人之意)and the omission of the interplay of differences are two major problems within the interpretation of“Chinese wisdom”which is supposed to serve as the“other”perspective to western philosophy by Fran?ois Jullien.The two missing aspects indicate the tendency of sacrificing the particularity(differences)for“the unity”.Ultimately,with the“help”of the misunderstanding of the“Chinese wisdom”,the divisions inherently in western philosophy are merely replaced by the hollow homogenization.
文摘CONFUCIUS, one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history, is a house-hold name all over the modern world. His thought has exerted a far-reaching influence on generations of Chinese in almost all
文摘Regarding the Chan Buddhism lamp records from the Song Dynasty and starting from Jing De Zhuan Deng Lu,the category of“enlightened masters in Chan Buddhism”禪門達者was listed separately,meaning a separate category was established for eccentric monks who pretended to be crazy,had unknown inheritance and miraculous deeds,and were difficult to classify.The following lamp records named this category of eccentric monks as“sages”散聖,or“saints”應化聖賢,which constructed another historical genealogy for the special Chan Buddhism eccentric monks.Moreover,the early lamp records included mostly idiosyncratic mad monks from previous dynasties.Since the Southern Song Dynasty,Chan Buddhism historical materials included many sages from the current dynasty.Therefore,this study mainly examines how the genealogy of Chan Buddhism eccentric monks was constructed in Song Dynasty Chan Buddhism lamp records,including quotations,and organizes the images of eccentric monks in the Song Dynasty,as written in Chan Buddhism historical materials,in order that the meaning of existence of these enlightened masters,sages,saints,etc.,included in the genealogy of Song Dynasty eccentric monks in the history of Chan Buddhism can be reflected.