Enhancement of motor functional recovery in thoracic spinal cord injury: voluntary wheel running versus forced treadmill exercise

Spinal cord injury necessitates effective rehabilitation strategies, with exercise therapies showing promise in promoting recovery. This study investigated the impact of rehabilitation exercise on functional recovery and morphological changes following thoracic contusive spinal cord injury. After a 7-day recovery period after spinal cord injury, mice were assigned to either a trained group(10 weeks of voluntary running wheel or forced treadmill exercise) or an untrained group. Bi-weekly assessments revealed that the exercise-trained group, particularly the voluntary wheel exercise subgroup, displayed significantly improved locomotor recovery, more plasticity of dopaminergic and serotonin modulation compared with the untrained group. Additionally, exercise interventions led to gait pattern restoration and enhanced transcranial magnetic motor-evoked potentials. Despite consistent injury areas across groups, exercise training promoted terminal innervation of descending axons. In summary, voluntary wheel exercise shows promise for enhancing outcomes after thoracic contusive spinal cord injury, emphasizing the role of exercise modality in promoting recovery and morphological changes in spinal cord injuries. Our findings will influence future strategies for rehabilitation exercises, restoring functional movement after spinal cord injury.

Continuity of truncated Hardy-Littlewood maximal function

This paper focuses on the continuity of the truncated Hardy-Littlewood maximal function.We first show that the truncated Hardy-Littlewood maximal function is lower semi-continuous.Then by investigating the behavior of the truncated Hardy-Littlewood maximal function when the truncated parameterγchanges,we obtain an equivalent condition of the continuity of the truncated Hardy-Littlewood maximal function.

FINITE RANGE SET WITH TRUNCATED MULTIPLICITY FOR MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS ON SOME COMPLEX DISC

In this paper,we consider the truncated multiplicity finite range set problem of meromorphic functions on some complex disc.By using the value distribution theory of meromorphic functions,we establish a second main theorem for meromorphic functions with finite growth index which share meromorphic functions(may not be small functions).As its application,we also extend the result of a finite range set with truncated multiplicity.

Corticoreticular tract lesion in children with developmental delay presenting with gait dysfunction and trunk instability

The corticoreticular tract （CRT） is known to be involved in walking and postural control. Using diffusion tensor tractography （DTT）, we investigated the relationship between the CRT and gait dysfunction, includ- ing trunk instability, in pediatric patients. Thirty patients with delayed development and 15 age-matched, typically-developed （TD） children were recruited. Fifteen patients with gait dysfunction （bilateral trunk instability） were included in the group A, and the other 15 patients with gait dysfunction （unilateral trunk instability） were included in the group B. The Growth Motor Function Classification System, Functional Ambulation Category scale, and Functional Ambulation Category scale were used for measurement of functional state. Fractional anisotropy, apparent diffusion coefficient, fiber number, and tract integrity of the CRT and corticospinal tract were measured. Diffusion parameters or integrity of corticospinal tract were not significantly different in the three study groups. However, CRT results revealed that both CRTs were disrupted in the group A, whereas CRT disruption in the hemispheres contralateral to clinical mani- festations was observed in the group B. Fractional anisotropy values and fiber numbers in both CRTs were decreased in the group A than in the group TD. The extents of decreases of fractional anisotropy values and fiber numbers on the ipsilateral side relative to those on the contralateral side were greater in the group B than in the group TD. Functional evaluation data and clinical manifestations were found to show strong correlations with CRT status, rather than with corticospinal tract status. These findings suggest that CRT status appears to be clinically important for gait function and trunk stability in pediatric patients and DTT can help assess CRT status in pediatric patients with gait dysfunction.

Evaluation of the Pharmacological Potential of Strychnos camptoneura Trunk Bark Hydroethanol Extract on Reproductive Functions in Male Guinea Pigs (Cavia porcellus) Exposed to Cypermethrin

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the pharmacological potential of the hydroethanol extract of Strychnos camptoneura trunk bark on reproductive functions in male guinea pigs exposed to cypermethrin. The results showed that administration of the hydroethanolic extract (100 and 250 mg/kg) of Strychnos camptoneura trunk bark after exposure of the animals to cypermethrin induced a highly significant (p Strychnos camptoneura trunk bark produced a highly significant (p Strychnos camptoneura trunk bark may have protective effects against cypermethrin-induced male infertility due to its androgenic, spermatogenic and antiradical properties.

Establishment and Exploration of Functional Party Groups in Science and Technology Institutes under the Academy System:A Case Study of Runze College of Ningxia University

The education and management of college student Party members is the focus of student Party building work in colleges and universities.In the context of students second classroom being conducted in the academy,the management of student Party members should enhance their Party spirit cultivation through improving their self-management and self-monitoring.After the comprehensive reform of Ningxia University,Runze College targeted the characteristics of agricultural majors and set up functional Party groups to enable student Party members to play a pioneering and exemplary role in the second classroom.Runze College relies on the academy system and breaks through the traditional one-way management mode led by Party branch teachers in the second classroom of college students.It leverages the role of functional Party groups in off campus science and technology academies,and integrates Party building work into daily teaching and research and solving agricultural production technology problems for local villagers,achieving the goal of promoting and integrating Party building and business work,and improving each other.

Function and Chromosomal Localization of Differentially Expressed Genes Induced by Marssonina brunnea f.sp.multigermtubi in Populus deltoides

A total of 1,160 differentially expressed genes induced by Marssonina brunnea f. sp. muhigermtubi were identified in Populus deltoides cv. ＇Lux＇ （1-69/55） with two-colour cDNA microarray including 2,952 cDNAs from two cDNA libraries constructed with 72 h inoculated poplar leaves. Functional analysis showed that 1,160 genes were classified into 11 functional categories that are involved in metabolism （15.9%）, signal transduction （9.5%）, transcription and replication （8.7%）, and cell rescue and defense （7.8%）. Among them, 926 genes were sporadically localized on 19 linkage groups. Chromosome 2 contained 102 （11%） differentially expressed genes, followed by chromosome 1 which contains 93 genes （10%）, and chromosome 17 had the least number of differentially expressed genes. Clustering of expressed sequence tags （ESTs） in poplar genome was observed at the terminal regions of several chromosomes. The relationship between cluster of genes and plant defense response would be further studied.

TWO MEROMORPHIC FUNCTIONS SHARE SOME PAIRS OF SMALL FUNCTIONS WITH TRUNCATED MULTIPLICITIES

Using the techniques proposed in [3], we prove that two nonconstant meromorphic functions f and g on C must be linked by a quasi-Mbius transformation if they share some pairs of small functions with more precise truncated multiplicities, which improve and extend the results of Duc Quang Si.

Functional Equilibrium Between Photosynthetic and Above-ground Nonphotosynthetic Structures of Plants: Evidence from a Pruning Experiment with Three Subtropical Tree Species

It is well known that plants have functional equilibrium between their above-ground parts (shoots) and below-ground parts (roots), but whether the above-ground parts of plants have functional equilibrium between their photosynthetic structures (leaves) and non-photosynthetic structures (branches and stem) is unknown. The purpose of this study is to test the hypotheses that: (1) the above-ground parts of plants have functional equilibriums between their photosynthetic structures and non-photosynthetic structures; (2) the maintenance of the equilibriums is guaranteed by the alteration of biomass partitioning to photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic structures. To test these hypotheses, a pruning experiment with four pruning intensities (0%, 20%, 50%, and 70%) were carried out with three subtropical Chinese tree species ( Ficus microcarpa, Ficus virens, Cinnamomum camphora). Pruning treatments were conducted in two successive years. The results were in conformity with the hypothesis, i.e. above-ground parts of trees had functional equilibriums between photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic structures. Pruning decreased instantaneously the mass ratios of photosynthetic structures to non-photosynthetic structures (P/NP) of all three tree species, the reduction in P/NP was strengthened with pruning intensity. However, one year after pruning, the P/NP of all pruned trees increased and were not smaller than those of unpruned trees. In agreement with the expectation, the biomass partitioning of pruned trees was altered, more newly produced above-ground biomass was partitioned to leaf growth and less to branch and stem growth, thus enabled the damaged trees to restore their functional equilibrium between photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic structures. It is clear that the maintenance of functional equilibrium between photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic structures guaranteed by the alteration of biomass partitioning provides plants a good strategy to resist external disturbance and damage.

A KERNEL-TYPE ESTIMATOR OF A QUANTILE FUNCTION UNDER RANDOMLY TRUNCATED DATA

A kernel-type estimator of the quantile function Q（p） = inf{t：F（t） ≥ p}, 0 ≤ p ≤ 1, is proposed based on the kernel smoother when the data are subjected to random truncation. The Bahadur-type representations of the kernel smooth estimator are established, and from Bahadur representations the authors can show that this estimator is strongly consistent, asymptotically normal, and weakly convergent.

Buckling analysis of functionally graded material(FGM) sandwich truncated conical shells reinforced by FGM stiffeners filled inside by elastic foundations

An analytical solution for buckling of an eccentrically stiffened sandwich truncated conical shell is investigated. The shell consists of two functionally graded material （FGM） coating layers and a core layer which are metal or ceramic subjected to an axial compressive load and an external uniform pressure. Shells are reinforced by stringers and rings, in which the material properties of shells and stiffeners are graded in the thickness direction following a general sigmoid law distribution. Two models of coated shell-stiffener arrangements are investigated. The change of the spacing between stringers in the meridional direction is taken into account. A couple set of three-variable- coefficient partial differential equations in terms of displacement components are solved by the Galerkin method. A closed-form expression for determining the buckling load is obtained. The numerical examples are presented and compared with previous works.

Problems and Countermeasures of Taihu Port Farm in Jingzhou City after Function Reform of Running the Society

Deepening function reform of running the society of state-owned farm is an important strategic plan made by the Party Central Committee and the State Council,and is also ' hard bone' bitten by fully implementing the strategy of rural revitalization and promoting the modernization of agriculture and countryside. In this paper,the problems of Taihu Port Farm in Jingzhou City after function reform of running the society are systematically and comprehensively analyzed via field research,and corresponding countermeasures are proposed. The research could provide beneficial reference and experience reference for deepening function reform of running the society of current state-owned farm.

Nonlinear vibration of functionally graded graphene platelet-reinforced composite truncated conical shell using first-order shear deformation theory

In this study,the first-order shear deformation theory(FSDT)is used to establish a nonlinear dynamic model for a conical shell truncated by a functionally graded graphene platelet-reinforced composite(FG-GPLRC).The vibration analyses of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell are presented.Considering the graphene platelets(GPLs)of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell with three different distribution patterns,the modified Halpin-Tsai model is used to calculate the effective Young’s modulus.Hamilton’s principle,the FSDT,and the von-Karman type nonlinear geometric relationships are used to derive a system of partial differential governing equations of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell.The Galerkin method is used to obtain the ordinary differential equations of the truncated conical shell.Then,the analytical nonlinear frequencies of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell are solved by the harmonic balance method.The effects of the weight fraction and distribution pattern of the GPLs,the ratio of the length to the radius as well as the ratio of the radius to the thickness of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell on the nonlinear natural frequency characteristics are discussed.This study culminates in the discovery of the periodic motion and chaotic motion of the FG-GPLRC truncated conical shell.

The Effect of Taping on Foot Structure, Functional Foot Stability and Running Gait Patterns of the Foot

Running related foot injuries are associated with excessive foot movements due to malaligned foot structure and poor functional foot stability. Clinicians tape the foot to alleviate pain and prevent further injuries, whilst allowing the athlete to continue training. However, the effect of taping is not conclusive. The purpose of this study is to investigate if taping effectively improves foot structure, functional foot stability and reduces excessive foot movements during running. Twenty-two subjects had their foot structure identified as： fiat foot stable, fiat foot unstable and normal arched unstable according to the FPI （foot posture index） and the Modified Romberg＇s Test with the BESS （balance error scoring system） criteria. The subjects ran on an instrumented treadmill barefooted with their feet taped and untaped. Running kinetic and kinematic data were collected and analysed using a paired t-test and 3x2 ANOVA. Taping improved foot structure but not functional foot stability. During running, taping significantly reduced rearfoot eversion. Taping increased the loading rate in the fiat foot and normal arched unstable groups but reduced the loading rate for the flat foot stable group. Implication on the appropriate use of foot taping was discussed.

STRONG REPRESENTATIONS OF THE SURVIVAL FUNCTION ESTIMATOR ON INCREASING SETS FOR TRUNCATED AND CENSORED DATA

In this paper, based on random left truncated and right censored data, the authors derive strong representations of the cumulative hazard function estimator and the product-limit estimator of the survival function. which are valid up to a given order statistic of the observations. A precise bound for the errors is obtained which only depends on the index of the last order statistic to be included.

Partial or Truncated Sharing Values of Meromorphic Functions with Their Shifts

We mainly study the periodicity theorems of meromorphic functions having truncated or partial sharing values with their shifts, where meromorphic functions are of hyper order less than 1 and N（r, f） aT（r; f） for some positive number a.

Runoff separation and eco-hydrological function in the typical landscape zones combining hydrochemical and isotopic tracers:a review

The study on the coupling relationship and hydrology mechanism between ecosystem and hydrological process in a basin has recently become the international research frontier in hydrology.Runoff separation is still an important subject and possibly cutting edge process in hydrology.This paper summarizes the progress of national and international research,and comments on the advantages and disadvantages of recent,diverse base flow separation methods.This paper also presents research on hydrological process and eco-hydrological function in different landscape zones,combining isotopic technology with hydrochemical methods.Based on the runoff separation of different water bodies,this paper probes into the coupling relationship and hydrology mechanism between ecosystem pattern and eco-hydrological process,and makes analysis on water conservation,regulation and storage mechanism,and eco-hydrological function in different landscape zones.This report also examines future trends in research on hydrological process and eco-hydrological function in mountainous areas.

Controllable precision of the projective truncation approximation for Green's functions

Recently, we developed the projective truncation approximation for the equation of motion of two-time Green's functions(Fan et al., Phys. Rev. B 97, 165140(2018)). In that approximation, the precision of results depends on the selection of operator basis. Here, for three successively larger operator bases, we calculate the local static averages and the impurity density of states of the single-band Anderson impurity model. The results converge systematically towards those of numerical renormalization group as the basis size is enlarged. We also propose a quantitative gauge of the truncation error within this method and demonstrate its usefulness using the Hubbard-I basis. We thus confirm that the projective truncation approximation is a method of controllable precision for quantum many-body systems.

On Moment Generating Function of Generalized Order Statistics from Erlang-Truncated Exponential Distribution

In this paper explicit expressions and some recurrence relations are derived for marginal and joint moment generating functions of generalized order statistics from Erlang-truncated exponential distribution. The results for k-th record values and order statistics are deduced from the relations derived. Further, a characterizing result of this distribution on using the conditional expectation of function of generalized order statistics is discussed.

Evaluation of the Curative Effect of "Xingnao Kaiqiao" Acupuncture Based on Brunnstrom Staging on Upper Limb and Hand Motor Function in the Recovery Period after Stroke

Objective: To observe the effects of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture(醒脑开窍针) on the motor function of upper limb and hand in the recovery period after stroke. Methods: Seventy-six cases of hemiplegia patients with ischemic stroke were divided into the treatment group and the control group(n=38 in each). Based on the Brunnstrom's stage of Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training was used in the treatment group, and the control group was given rehabilitation training. FuglMeyer Assessment of the upper extremity(FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test(ARAT) and Simple Test for Evaluating hand Function(STEF) were adopted separately to compare scores before treatment and 8 weeks after treatment. Results: The difference was not statistically significant in the two groups of patients for comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF scores before treatment(P>0.05). The difference was statistically significant in the two groups of score comparison of FMA-UE, ARAT and STEF after treatment(P<0.05). Conclusion: The Xingnao Kaiqiao acupuncture has its unique advantages in improving recovery of motor function of upper limb and hand in recovery period after stroke.