Analgesic effects of balanced acupuncture versus body acupuncture in low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation, as assessed by resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging

Balanced acupuncture, a single-acupoint balance therapy, regulates the balance of the cerebral center, and is characterized by exerting quick effects and a short treatment course. A total of 20 low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation were treated with balanced acupuncture or body acupuncture. Central mechanisms of vaded acupunctures were compared using resting-state functional MRI. Patients from both groups received functional MRI before and after acupuncture. Functional connectivity in brain regions that were strongly associated with the bilatera amygdala was analyzed utilizing AFNI software. Visual analogue scale scores were greater in the balanced acupuncture group compared with the body acupuncture group. Function of the endogenous pain regulation network was enhanced in patients in the balanced acupuncture group, but was not changed in the body acupuncture group. This result indicates that the analgesic effects of body acupuncture do not work through the central nervous system. These data suggest that balanced acupuncture exerts analgesic effects on low-back and leg pain patients with lumbar disc herniation by regulating the function of the endogenous pain regulation network.

Relationship between body mass index and course of pregnancy in women

Nutritional management and suitable weight control during pregnancy are very important. However, in clinical practice, it is difficult to determine in detail precisely what pregnant women are eating. We investigated nutritional balance and nutritional requirements in pregnant women and their relationship to the course of pregnancy. A Food Frequency Questionnaire Based on Food Groups (FFQg) was distributed to 223 women at 12 weeks gestation attending one obstetrics clinic. We observed the women’s statuses until delivery and obtained information on pregnancy, delivery, and newborn from their medical records. One hundred and forty-seven (65.9%) of the subjects had problem-free pregnancies. Only 2 (0.9%) subjects developed pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. Participants were classified by pre-pregnancy BMI (body mass index;kg/m2) as follows: 44 (19.7%) were underweight (BMI the three groups. However, the underweight group consumed significantly more fat than the normal group and gained significantly more weight before delivery than the others. Blood pressure was significantly higher in the overweight group than in the other groups at some points of gestation, although it remained within the normal range. Fat intake overall was more than the recommended value, especially in the underweight group. The relationship between course of pregnancy and nutritional intake was unclear. However, pre-pregnancy BMI may influence the course of pregnancy in terms of infant weight, gestational weight gain, and blood pressure.

The Wireless Power Transmission on the Wristto-Forehead Path Based on the Body Channel

The body channel based wireless power transfer(BC-WPT)method utilizes the human body as the medium to transfer power for bioelectronics,which can achieve a lower transmission loss due to its higher conductivity.However,except for the channel length,different on-body loca-tions of the transmitter and receiver also influence the power supply performance.This paper fo-cuses on the wrist-to-forehead path to show the potential of BC-WPT for the brain bioelectronics such as the brain computer interface device.The channel characteristics from 10 MHz to 60 MHz are measured by a vector network analyzer(VNA)and a prototype BC-WPT system with differ-ent copper electrodes and the lowest power loss locates between-22 dB and-33 dB.Furthermore,the minimum path loss limit is simulated in Advanced Design System(ADS)software and the low-est optimum path loss can reach nearly-13 dB.Finally,a rectifier circuit is also built at the receiv-er side to harvest d.c.voltage.The results show that the open-circuit voltage(OCV)can reach 1.75 V with the transmitter of 50Ωoutput impedance supplying 5V_(pp)sine voltage at 60 MHz when adopt-ing 1 cm-diameter circular electrodes.

Synthetic Evaluation of Contractor's Performance in Outcome-Based Contract

Outcome-based contract( OBC) is a kind of contracting mechanism,which allows the customer to pay only when the firm has delivered outcomes,rather than activities and tasks involved. To achieve the higher demand of the delivering outcome of the contract,the evaluation of contractor's performance was focused on. A reasonable and objective contractor performance evaluation system is constructed by considering various uncertainties. The set pair theory is used to analyze the four-element connection of quality of service contractors. It aims to provide a theoretical basis for the decisionmaker to make confirmation of the equipment contractor who has a better performance and development trend.

Framework of Digital Machining Process Planning Platform for Cylinder Body Part

Digital factory technology is an advanced manufacturing technology served as to establish a bridge between the process of product development and manufacturing.In terms of application for digital factory technology in machining,especially in machining of a complicated part such as a cylinder body part,a concept of digital process planning and its framework are proposed.Its components including machining domain knowledge model,machining knowledge base,machining resource base and process planning system are studied.A machining knowledge model in tree form and an object-driven knowledge reasoning mechanism are used for machining knowledge base.The process planning system is a user interface that leads a planner to finish the planning process.A case about a cylinder head part is given to demonstrate how the platform works.The framework of digital process planning is the foundation of some intelligent CAPP systems and helps to production line planning.

“Extreme utilization”development of deep shale gas in southern Sichuan Basin,SW China

To efficiently develop deep shale gas in southern Sichuan Basin,under the guidance of“extreme utilization”theory,a basic idea and solutions for deep shale gas development are put forward and applied in practice.In view of multiple influencing factors of shale gas development,low single-well production and marginal profit of wells in this region,the basic idea is to establish“transparent geological body”of the block in concern,evaluate the factors affecting shale gas development through integrated geological-engineering research and optimize the shale gas development of wells in their whole life cycle to balance the relationship between production objectives and development costs.The solutions are as follows:(1)calculate the gold target index and pinpoint the location of horizontal well drilling target,and shale reservoirs are depicted accurately by geophysical and other means to build underground transparent geological body;(2)optimize the drilling and completion process,improve the adaptability of key tools by cooling,reducing density and optimizing the performance of drilling fluid,the“man-made gas reservoir”is built by comprehensively considering the characteristics of in-situ stress and fractures after the development well is drilled;(3)through efficient management,establishment of learning curve and optimization of drainage and production regime,the development quality and efficiency of the well are improved across its whole life cycle,to fulfil“extreme utilization”development of shale gas.The practice shows that the estimated ultimate recovery of single wells in southern Sichuan Basin increase by 10%-20%than last year.

“Extreme utilization”development theory of unconventional natural gas

In the process of unconventional natural gas development practice,the"extreme utilization"concept that focuses on"continuously breaking through the limit of development technology"is gradually formed,and supports the scale benefit exploration of unconventional gas in China.On this basis,the development theory of"extreme utilization"is proposed,its theoretical connotation together with development technologies of unconventional natural gas are clarified.The theoretical connotation is that,aiming at"extreme gas reservoirs","extreme techniques"are utilized to build subsurface connected bodies,expand the discharge area,and enlarge the production range,to obtain the maximum single-well production,extreme recovery,and eventually achieve the"extreme effect"of production.The series of development technologies include micro/nano-scale reservoir evaluation,"sweet spot"prediction,unconventional percolation theory and production capacity evaluation,optimization of grid well pattern,optimal-fast drilling and volume fracturing,and working regulation optimization and"integrated"organizing system.The"extreme utilization"development theory has been successfully applied in the development of unconventional gas reservoirs such as Sulige tight gas,South Sichuan shale gas,and Qinshui coalbed methane.Such practices demonstrate that,the"extreme utilization"development theory has effectively promoted the development of unconventional gas industry in China,and can provide theoretical guidance for effective development of other potential unconventional and difficult-to-recovery resources.

Improvement of Cardiac Function by Dry Weight Optimization Based on Interdialysis Inferior Vena Caval Diameter (1)

In hemodialysis (HD) patients, the diameter of the inferior vena cava (IVC) serves for evaluation of the amount of body fluid.

Construction and evaluation of in-house methylation-sensitive SNaPshot system and three classification prediction models for identifying the tissue origin of body fluid

The identification of tissue origin of body fluid can provide clues and evidence for criminal case investigations.To establish an efficient method for identifying body fluid in forensic cases,eight novel body fluid-specific DNA methylation markers were selected in this study,and a multiplex single base extension reaction(SNaPshot)system for these markers was constructed for the identification of five common body fluids(venous blood,saliva,menstrual blood,vaginal fluid,and semen).The results indicated that the in-house system showed good species specificity,sensitivity,and ability to identify mixed biological samples.At the same time,an artificial body fluid prediction model and two machine learning prediction models based on the support vector machine(SVM)and random forest(RF)algorithms were constructed using previous research data,and these models were validated using the detection data obtained in this study(n=95).The accuracy of the prediction model based on experience was 95.79%;the prediction accuracy of the SVM prediction model was 100.00%for four kinds of body fluids except saliva(96.84%);and the prediction accuracy of the RF prediction model was 100.00%for all five kinds of body fluids.In conclusion,the in-house SNaPshot system and RF prediction model could achieve accurate tissue origin identification of body fluids.

灌浆插筋式模块钢结构连接节点力学性能试验研究

针对模块钢结构建筑间的连接问题,提出了一种新型的由钢筋与CGM灌浆料组成的灌浆插筋式模块钢结构连接节点形式,并采用试验和理论分析的方法,对节点柱的轴压性能、轴拉性能和抗弯性能进行了深入研究,提出了相应的承载力计算方法.研究结果表明:①在轴向压力作用下,此节点上下两侧空钢管发生屈曲破坏,轴压承载力约为钢管截面屈服承载力的97%,表明此节点具有较好的抗压承载能力;不同钢筋直径试件的荷载-位移曲线基本一致,表明节点的抗压承载力与钢筋直径无关;②在轴向拉力作用下,试件在节点的连接缝隙处发生分离,灌浆料表面呈现了斜向裂缝;在钢筋直径为14~18 mm的范围内,构件的极限抗拉承载力为钢管极限承载力的28%~32%,并且随着钢筋直径的增大,试件的极限抗拉承载力增大、延性减小;③在弯矩作用下,试件一侧受拉、另一侧受压,在节点的连接缝隙处钢管发生分离,受拉区灌浆料形成斜向裂缝;在钢筋直径为14~18 mm的范围内,构件的抗弯承载力为钢管承载力的37%~47%,并且随着钢筋直径的增大,试件的极限抗拉承载力增大、延性减小,试件的屈服位移和极限位移均增大.

奖励式众筹的后续市场效应:基于场景视角的研究

场景化赋予奖励式众筹独特的情感体验与社群价值,使得国内的众筹模式逐渐脱离早期单一的融资属性,向新品推广、品牌孵化、场景营销等多元化功能演变。文章选取小米有品众筹平台数据作为研究样本,基于场景视角探讨了奖励式众筹的场景化运作与价值创造逻辑,通过有序Logistic模型考察了奖励式众筹的后续市场效应,以及场景营销、场景互动的调节作用。研究发现,奖励式众筹绩效对于产品后续市场表现具有显著的正向影响,场景营销能够强化这一关系,而普通用户互动比领先用户互动的调节作用更为显著。异质性分析发现,奖励式众筹的后续市场效应在平台嵌入程度较高的企业中更为显著。进一步研究发现,奖励式众筹具有品牌推广效应,能够显著提升企业的品牌关注度。文章基于场景视角拓展了众筹研究的边界,对奖励式众筹平台及企业的场景化创新具有一定的指导意义。

功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展

钢筋混凝土柱-钢梁(RCS)混合框架结构以其结合了混凝土优异的抗压性能及钢材优异的抗弯性能而受到广泛关注,而可恢复功能结构以其震后快速恢复使用功能的能力,也成为地震工程界研究的新热点。功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构可以在弯矩较大的梁端和柱脚部位设置可更换构件,实现结构的功能可恢复能力。文中简述了近年来功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构研究进展,重点关注各类型功能可恢复钢梁、功能可恢复摇摆柱脚的构造研究,介绍了功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构性能分析研究进展。最后,对功能可恢复RCS混合框架结构仍需深入研究的问题进行了展望。

基于密集图卷积和注意力的攀爬行为识别技术

为解决大量特征信息在经过特征提取网络层层传递过程中不断被削弱以及针对时空和通道信息提取不充分的问题,本文基于MST-GCN提出了基于注意力和密集图卷积的攀爬行为识别方法。首先,在MST-GCN原先的时空图卷积网络中引入了密集连接,重构了特征提取网络,获取更丰富的关节之间的上下文关系;其次,在每层卷积块中引入卷积块注意力模块(CBAM),沿着通道和空间维度生成注意力特征图,加强模型对关键信息的特征提取能力。实验结果表明,本文所提出的方法相对于基线网络对攀爬行为的识别准确率提升了11.2%,并且超过当前其他方法。

纤维增强热塑性复合材料与金属连接技术的研究进展

纤维增强热塑性复合材料(FRTP)与金属的连接技术是多材料异质结构的关键制造技术。总结了纤维增强热塑性树脂基复合材料相对于传统金属材料的性能优势,分析了FRTP与金属连接技术的重要性和必要性,系统回顾了胶接、机械连接、混合连接和焊接四大类FRTP/金属连接技术的特点和发展,最后对未来FRTP/金属异质结构连接技术的发展、接头性能的改善提出了展望。

锁相并网设备的独立激励-响应机制及基于幅频运动方程的设备特性表征方法

针对风电、光伏等电力电子并网设备对系统支撑能力评估问题,核心基础是正确认识设备根据有功/无功功率不平衡调节内电势幅值/频率的功能性角色(设备特性)。然而电力电子设备主流的锁相并网结构严重阻碍了对设备功能性角色的认知,特别是目前业界普遍基于锁相并网的具体连接结构,形成了设备内电势跟随电网电压或端电压变化的“跟网”角色认知,尚未认识到系统运行中设备所应具备的功能性角色。为此,首先通过深入认识隐藏在锁相并网结构下内电势响应取决于电流单独激励的电流控制独立激励-响应机制,澄清了锁相并网设备通过有功/无功功率不平衡独立调节内电势幅值/频率的功能性角色,进而提出基于有功/无功功率不平衡激励-内电势幅值/频率响应关系即幅频运动方程的设备特性表征方法,最后通过阐述锁相并网设备特性由功率激励-内电势响应关系表征的必然性,指出当前业界对锁相并网设备特性认知的局限。

“钟摆逻辑”:有限结构化的村务工作模式——基于湖北S村的经验研究

我国村级组织具有复杂性,在村务工作的组织模式、规范要求和具体内容等层面存在较大差异。研究发现,基层的村务工作呈现出明显的“钟摆逻辑”,即面对常规任务和特殊任务采取不同的应对方式。在处理常规任务时,运用分工合作的模式,将任务进行条线分割,主要采用坐班制、固定工作场所及规则治理等手段;而面对特殊任务时,则结成“行动班子”,以团结合作、工作动员等方式来应对。这种在常态模式与动员模式之间的切换使得村务工作处于有限结构化的状态,有助于提升基层治理效能。

审计费用与高管政治关联对盈余管理的影响

选取2010-2021年期间我国A股市场上的上市公司为对象,形成分析模型,并探讨审计费用、高管政治关联与应计和真实盈余管理之间的相关关系。研究发现:审计费用支出越多,应计盈余管理、真实盈余管理越弱;相对而言,高管存在政治关联的上市公司,其对应的应计盈余管理、真实盈余管理较强;高管政治关联会降低审计费用对真实盈余管理行为的抑制作用,而并没有减弱审计费用对应计盈余管理行为的抑制作用。

清热解毒法在恶性肿瘤治疗中的临床应用

现代中医肿瘤学的癌毒病机理论提出,清热解毒法为治疗恶性肿瘤的抗癌解毒八法之一,可在恶性肿瘤治疗中广泛应用。清热解毒法治疗恶性肿瘤的临床应用需基于辨证、辨病、分期、辨体相结合的综合辨治模式。若肿瘤患者热毒证候明显,辨证应用清热解毒法无疑;若热毒不明显或无证可辨,结合现代肿瘤的病理本质特征,在不违背整体遣方用药原则下,可辨病应用清热解毒法以发挥抗癌祛毒之效。清热解毒法本质属于攻法,其辨证或辨病应用均应以患者正气强弱为考量因素,同时还需结合患者的肿瘤分期、体质因素等。辨证应用强调了清热解毒法运用于肿瘤热毒证的普遍性,辨病应用突破了清热解毒法仅用于宏观热毒证的局限性,分期应用体现了清热解毒法阶段性使用的精准性,辨体应用则体现了清热解毒法应用过程中的个体性。辨证、辨病、分期、辨体4种辨治模式当相互参照、综合运用,方可取得显效。治疗肿瘤常用的清热解毒药物有白花蛇舌草、半枝莲、重楼、天葵子、漏芦、山豆根等。

广西公路承灾体自然灾害风险信息化普查技术研究

针对为全国公路运营管理提供灾害风险信息和科学决策依据,开展了自然灾害综合风险公路承灾体信息化普查技术研究工作,形成了一套科学规范、便于操作的普查技术标准。创新性地引入“信息化普查仿真”理念,将自动化检测车与无人机结合起来,提出了一种基于信息化三维实景普查的全新思路,并研发了相应的数字信息化SOA架构普查平台分析和管理数据库。研究成果可广泛应用于公路承灾体自然灾害风险普查,可有效提高公路普查的效率、缩短普查周期、节省普查费用,并可向其他领域拓展。