The mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of an Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy under different aging conditions were investigated. The dependence of microstrueture and mechanical properties o...The mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of an Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy under different aging conditions were investigated. The dependence of microstrueture and mechanical properties on aging parameters was evaluated by tensile test, hardness test and conductivity measurement. The results show that for the alloys with retrogression and re-aging treatment (RRA), the conductivity increases with the retrogression time and temperature, while the tensile strength decreases. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results show that the precipitates η(MgZn2) at grain boundary aggregate apparently with retrogression time and the precipitates inside the matrix exhibit the similar distribution to T6 temper, which comprises fine GP zones, large η'(MgZn2)and η(MgZn2) phases. According to the mechanical properties and microstructure observations, the optimal RRA regime is recommended to be 120℃, 24h + 180 ℃, 30 min + 120 ℃, 24 h. The strength level of the alloy after the optimum RRA treatment is similar to that in T6 condition and the SCC resistance is improved obviously in contrast to T6 condition.展开更多
BACKGROUND Orthodontic treatment can easily cause local soft tissue reactions in the oral cavity of patients under mechanical stress,leading to oral mucosal ulcers and affecting their quality of life.At present,only l...BACKGROUND Orthodontic treatment can easily cause local soft tissue reactions in the oral cavity of patients under mechanical stress,leading to oral mucosal ulcers and affecting their quality of life.At present,only limited literature has explored the factors leading to oral ulcers in orthodontic treatment,and these research results are still controversial.AIM To investigate the current status and related factors of oral mucosal ulcers during orthodontic treatment,aiming to provide a valuable reference for preventing this disease in clinical practice.METHODS A total of 587 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment at the Peking University School of Stomatology and Hospital of Stomatology between 2020 and 2022 were selected and allocated to an observation or control group according to the incidence of oral mucosal ulcers during orthodontic therapy.A questionnaire survey was constructed to collect patient data,including basic information,lifestyle and eating habits,treatment details,mental factors,and trace element levels,and a comparative analysis of this data was performed between the two groups.RESULTS A logistic regression model with oral ulcers as the dependent variable was established.The regression results showed that age(≥60 years:odds ratio[OR]:6.820;95%confidence interval[CI]:2.226–20.893),smoking history(smoking:OR:4.434;95%CI:2.527–7.782),toothbrush hardness(hard:OR:2.804;95%CI:1.746–4.505),dietary temperature(hot diet:OR:1.399;95%CI:1.220–1.722),treatment course(>1 year:OR:3.830;95%CI:2.203–6.659),and tooth brushing frequency(>1 time per day:OR:0.228;95%CI:0.138–0.377)were independent factors for oral mucosal ulcers(P<0.05).Furthermore,Zn level(OR:0.945;95%CI:0.927–0.964)was a protective factor against oral ulcers,while the SAS(OR:1.284;95%CI:1.197–1.378)and SDS(OR:1.322;95%CI:1.231–1.419)scores were risk factors.CONCLUSION Age≥60 years,smoking history,hard toothbrush,hot diet,treatment course for>1 year,tooth brushing frequency of≤1 time per day,and mental anxiety are independent risk factors for oral mucosal ulcers.Therefore,these factors should receive clinical attention and be incorporated into the development and optimization of preventive strategies for reducing oral ulcer incidence.展开更多
Objective: To evaluate the response to clinical and surgical treatment of Walter Cantidio University Hospital patients who were diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2016. Methodology: From the databa...Objective: To evaluate the response to clinical and surgical treatment of Walter Cantidio University Hospital patients who were diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2016. Methodology: From the database analysis of Walter Cantidio University Hospital's pathology service, we identified all patients with a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2016. We analyzed the patients' medical records and collected epidemiological and clinical data. Results: 22 patients were included in the study, 13 of whom were surgically treated and 9 were clinically treated. The regression was 33.3% in the clinical group and 30.7% in the surgical group, with no statistical difference between these two groups. Conclusions: The results show synchrony with data from the medical literature regarding the response of Barrett's esophagus to clinical and surgical treatment.展开更多
In this study, a multivariate local quadratic polynomial regression(MLQPR) method is proposed to design a model for the sludge volume index(SVI). In MLQPR, a quadratic polynomial regression function is established to ...In this study, a multivariate local quadratic polynomial regression(MLQPR) method is proposed to design a model for the sludge volume index(SVI). In MLQPR, a quadratic polynomial regression function is established to describe the relationship between SVI and the relative variables, and the important terms of the quadratic polynomial regression function are determined by the significant test of the corresponding coefficients. Moreover, a local estimation method is introduced to adjust the weights of the quadratic polynomial regression function to improve the model accuracy. Finally, the proposed method is applied to predict the SVI values in a real wastewater treatment process(WWTP). The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed MLQPR method has faster testing speed and more accurate results than some existing methods.展开更多
Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and res...Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and response to preoperative nCRT based on postsurgical metastatic lymph node pathology.Common histopathological findings in metastatic lymph nodes after nCRT include necrosis,hemorrhage,nodular fibrosis,foamy histiocytes,cystic cell reactions,areas of hyalinosis,residual cancer cells,and pools of mucin.A number of LRG systems designed to classify the amount of lymph node regression after nCRT is mainly concerned with the relationship between residual cancer cells and regressive fibrosis and with estimating the number of lymph nodes existing with residual cancer cells.LRG offers significant prognostic information,and in most cases,LRG after nCRT correlates with patient outcomes.In this review,we describe the systematic classification of LRG after nCRT,patient prognosis,the correlation with tumor regression grade,and the typical histopathological findings of lymph nodes.This work may serve as a reference to help predict the clinical complete response and determine lymph node regression in patients based on preservation strategies,allowing for the formulation of more accurate treatment strategies for LARC patients,which has important clinical significance and scientific value.展开更多
AIM: To determine risk factors of regression and undercorrection following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in myopia or myopic astigmatism. METHODS: A case -control study was designed in which eyes with an indicatio...AIM: To determine risk factors of regression and undercorrection following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in myopia or myopic astigmatism. METHODS: A case -control study was designed in which eyes with an indication for re-treatment (AT) were defined as cases; primary criteria for RT indication, as assessed at least 9mo postoperatively, included an uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/30 or worse and a stable refraction for more than 3mo. Additional considerations included optical quality symptoms and significant higher order aberrations (HOAs). Controls were chosen from the same cohort of operated eyes which had complete post-operative follow up data beyond 9mo and did not need RT. The cohort included patients who had undergone PRK by the Tissue-Saving (TS) ablation profile of Technolas 217z100 excimer laser (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY, USA). Mitomycin C had been used in all of the primary procedures. RESULTS: We had 70 case eyes and 158 control eyes, and they were comparable in terms of age, sex and follow -up time (P values: 0.58, 1.00 and 0.89, respectively). Pre-operative spherical equivalent of more than -5.00 diopter (D), intended optical zone (OZ) diameter of less than 6.00 mm and ocular fixation instability during laser ablation were associated with AT indications (all P values <0.001). These factors maintained their significance in the multiple logistic regression model with odd ratios of 6.12, 6.71 and 7.89, respectively. CONCLUSION: Higher refractive correction (>-5.00 D), smaller OZ (<6.00 mm) and unstable fixation during laser ablation of PRK for myopia and myopic astigmatism were found to be strong predictors of undercorrection and regression.展开更多
Laser surface hardening is a very promising hardening process for ferrous alloys where transformations occur during cooling after laser heating in the solid state. The characteristics of the hardened surface depend on...Laser surface hardening is a very promising hardening process for ferrous alloys where transformations occur during cooling after laser heating in the solid state. The characteristics of the hardened surface depend on the physicochemical properties of the material as well as the heating system parameters. To exploit the benefits presented by the laser hardening process, it is necessary to develop an integrated strategy to control the process parameters in order to produce desired hardened surface attributes without being forced to use the traditional and fastidious trial and error procedures. This study presents a comprehensive modelling approach for predicting the hardened surface physical and geometrical attributes. The laser surface transformation hardening of cylindrical AISI 4340 steel workpieces is modeled using the conventional regression equation method as well as artificial neural network method. The process parameters included in the study are laser power, beam scanning speed, and the workpiece rotational speed. The upper and the lower limits for each parameter are chosen considering the start of the transformation hardening and the maximum hardened zone without surface melting. The resulting models are able to predict the depths representing the maximum hardness zone, the hardness drop zone, and the overheated zone without martensite transformation. Because of its ability to model highly nonlinear problems, the ANN based model presents the best modelling results and can predict the hardness profile with good accuracy.展开更多
污水处理过程具有大时滞、非线性、多扰动等特点,运行过程中存在生化需氧量(Biochemical Oxygen Demand,BOD)等重要水质参数难以实时测量问题,软测量技术为解决该问题提供了有效方法。对此,文章提出基于人工蜂群算法的支持向量回归(Supp...污水处理过程具有大时滞、非线性、多扰动等特点,运行过程中存在生化需氧量(Biochemical Oxygen Demand,BOD)等重要水质参数难以实时测量问题,软测量技术为解决该问题提供了有效方法。对此,文章提出基于人工蜂群算法的支持向量回归(Support Vector Regression,SVR)建模方法。该方法利用蜂群算法对支持向量机的参数gamma和C进行寻优,找到使均方误差最小的超参数组合,以提高模型预测精度。同时,利用加州大学欧文分校(University of California Irvine,UCI)数据库中的污水生产数据验证该方法的有效性,结果表明该方法的实际应用效果好,可为工业生产中难以测量变量的监测提供技术支持。展开更多
The 7xxx series alloys are heat treatable wrought aluminium alloys based on the Al-Zn-Mg(-Cu) system. They are widely used in high-performance structural aerospace and transportation applications. Apart from composi...The 7xxx series alloys are heat treatable wrought aluminium alloys based on the Al-Zn-Mg(-Cu) system. They are widely used in high-performance structural aerospace and transportation applications. Apart from compositional, casting and thermo-mechanical processing effects, the balance of properties is also significantly influenced by the way in which the materials are heat-treated. This paper describes the effects of homogenisation, solution treatment, quenching and ageing treatments on the evolution of the microstructure and properties of some important medium to high-strength 7xxx alloys. With a focus on recent work at Monash University, where the whole processing route from homogenisation to final ageing has been studied for thick plate products, it is reported how microstructural features such as dispersoids, coarse constituent particles, fine-scale precipitates, grain structure and grain boundary characteristics can be controlled by heat treatment to achieve improved microstructure-property combinations. In particular, the paper presents methods for dissolving unwanted coarse constituent particles by controlled high- temperature treatments, quench sensitivity evaluations based on a systematic study of continuous cooling precipitation behaviour, and ageing investigations of one-, two- and three-step ageing treatments using experimental and modelling approaches, in each case, the effects on both the microstructure and the resulting properties are discussed.展开更多
This paper provides a selective review of the recent developments on econometric/statistical modeling in quantile treatment effects under both selection on observables and on unobservables.First,we discuss identificat...This paper provides a selective review of the recent developments on econometric/statistical modeling in quantile treatment effects under both selection on observables and on unobservables.First,we discuss identification,estimation and inference of quantile treatment effects under the framework of selection on observables.Then,we consider the case where the treatment variable is endogenous or self-selected,for which an instrumental variable method provides a powerful tool to tackle this problem.Finally,some extensions are discussed to the data-rich environments,to the regression discontinuity design,and some other approaches to identify quantile treatment effects are also discussed.In particular,some future research works in this area are addressed.展开更多
Objective:To explore the related factors that may affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods:A total of 535 patients with DLS who were treated in Wang...Objective:To explore the related factors that may affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods:A total of 535 patients with DLS who were treated in Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and other hospitals from June 2011 to October 2014 were selected.The central random system was used to randomly divide the treatment group and control group.This study included 267 patients in the treatment group using the traditional Chinese medicine program((lumbar spine reduction and lumbar spine rehabilitation),36 cases of severely missing data were excluded,and a total of 231 DLS patients were included.Observation indicators were selected using the Visual Analog Scale(VAS)and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)for the evaluation of lumbar vertebral disorders.The clinical efficacy was evaluated using the JOA lumbar pain curative effect evaluation standard[7].[(Joa score after treatment-JOA score before treatment]/(out of 29 points-JOA score before treatment)]×100%.The JOA score and the change of the efficacy index of the patients were observed.According to the JOA efficacy index after the treatment,it was divided into significant effect(≥50%)and poor effect(<50%).Single-factor screening and multi-factor Logistic regression analysis were used.Gender,age,course of disease,BMI index,slip-off segment,slip-off direction,back pain VAS score,total JOA score,back pain-score,lower limb pain and numbness-score,walking ability-score,straight leg elevation test-score,Feeling-scoring,muscle strength-scoring,supine turn-scoring,standing action-scoring,washing action-scoring,standing posture and continuous standing-scoring,long sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and holding-scoring,walking-scoring 2.Bladder function-scores were assigned to logistic regression models for univariate analysis,and meaningful independent variables were screened for multivariate logistic regression.Results:No serious adverse reactions occurred in the patients included in this study.According to the comparison of JOA scores before and after treatment,the results of the index of efficacy index showed that the effective rate of DLS in this project was 96.6%,and a significant effect of 77.6%was achieved.Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of disease,supine turn-scoring,washing action-scoring,prolonged sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and keeping-scoring had statistically significant effects on the inclusion of patients with significant efficacy(P<0.05);single factor logistic regression analysis of total score of JOA score before treatment was not statistically significant(P=0.215),but because it is important for evaluating the patient's condition,it was included in multifactor logistic regression analysis at the same time.Course of onset,supine turn-scoring,washing action-scoring,prolonged sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and holding-scoring,JOA score before treatment.Six independent variables were substituted into the two-class logistic regression model for multivariate analysis..Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the effects of total JOA score and supine turn-scoring before treatment on the efficacy of patients were statistically significant(P<0.05).There are many factors influencing the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of DLS,and the probability of obtaining a significant effect for each additional point of JOA score and supine turn-score before treatment increases by 1.167 and 0.410 times,respectively.Conclusion:The clinical application of lumbar spine reduction combined with lumbar rehabilitation exercises in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with a higher total JOA score or a lower limit of supine turning can achieve better clinical results.This finding has certain guiding significance for the clinical application of this therapy in the treatment of DLS,and is beneficial to improving patient satisfaction and clinical effectiveness.展开更多
基金Project(2006AA03Z523) supported by the National High-tech Research and Development Program of China
文摘The mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking (SCC) resistance of an Al-Zn-Cu-Mg-Sc-Zr alloy under different aging conditions were investigated. The dependence of microstrueture and mechanical properties on aging parameters was evaluated by tensile test, hardness test and conductivity measurement. The results show that for the alloys with retrogression and re-aging treatment (RRA), the conductivity increases with the retrogression time and temperature, while the tensile strength decreases. The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) results show that the precipitates η(MgZn2) at grain boundary aggregate apparently with retrogression time and the precipitates inside the matrix exhibit the similar distribution to T6 temper, which comprises fine GP zones, large η'(MgZn2)and η(MgZn2) phases. According to the mechanical properties and microstructure observations, the optimal RRA regime is recommended to be 120℃, 24h + 180 ℃, 30 min + 120 ℃, 24 h. The strength level of the alloy after the optimum RRA treatment is similar to that in T6 condition and the SCC resistance is improved obviously in contrast to T6 condition.
文摘BACKGROUND Orthodontic treatment can easily cause local soft tissue reactions in the oral cavity of patients under mechanical stress,leading to oral mucosal ulcers and affecting their quality of life.At present,only limited literature has explored the factors leading to oral ulcers in orthodontic treatment,and these research results are still controversial.AIM To investigate the current status and related factors of oral mucosal ulcers during orthodontic treatment,aiming to provide a valuable reference for preventing this disease in clinical practice.METHODS A total of 587 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment at the Peking University School of Stomatology and Hospital of Stomatology between 2020 and 2022 were selected and allocated to an observation or control group according to the incidence of oral mucosal ulcers during orthodontic therapy.A questionnaire survey was constructed to collect patient data,including basic information,lifestyle and eating habits,treatment details,mental factors,and trace element levels,and a comparative analysis of this data was performed between the two groups.RESULTS A logistic regression model with oral ulcers as the dependent variable was established.The regression results showed that age(≥60 years:odds ratio[OR]:6.820;95%confidence interval[CI]:2.226–20.893),smoking history(smoking:OR:4.434;95%CI:2.527–7.782),toothbrush hardness(hard:OR:2.804;95%CI:1.746–4.505),dietary temperature(hot diet:OR:1.399;95%CI:1.220–1.722),treatment course(>1 year:OR:3.830;95%CI:2.203–6.659),and tooth brushing frequency(>1 time per day:OR:0.228;95%CI:0.138–0.377)were independent factors for oral mucosal ulcers(P<0.05).Furthermore,Zn level(OR:0.945;95%CI:0.927–0.964)was a protective factor against oral ulcers,while the SAS(OR:1.284;95%CI:1.197–1.378)and SDS(OR:1.322;95%CI:1.231–1.419)scores were risk factors.CONCLUSION Age≥60 years,smoking history,hard toothbrush,hot diet,treatment course for>1 year,tooth brushing frequency of≤1 time per day,and mental anxiety are independent risk factors for oral mucosal ulcers.Therefore,these factors should receive clinical attention and be incorporated into the development and optimization of preventive strategies for reducing oral ulcer incidence.
文摘Objective: To evaluate the response to clinical and surgical treatment of Walter Cantidio University Hospital patients who were diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2016. Methodology: From the database analysis of Walter Cantidio University Hospital's pathology service, we identified all patients with a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus between 2012 and 2016. We analyzed the patients' medical records and collected epidemiological and clinical data. Results: 22 patients were included in the study, 13 of whom were surgically treated and 9 were clinically treated. The regression was 33.3% in the clinical group and 30.7% in the surgical group, with no statistical difference between these two groups. Conclusions: The results show synchrony with data from the medical literature regarding the response of Barrett's esophagus to clinical and surgical treatment.
文摘In this study, a multivariate local quadratic polynomial regression(MLQPR) method is proposed to design a model for the sludge volume index(SVI). In MLQPR, a quadratic polynomial regression function is established to describe the relationship between SVI and the relative variables, and the important terms of the quadratic polynomial regression function are determined by the significant test of the corresponding coefficients. Moreover, a local estimation method is introduced to adjust the weights of the quadratic polynomial regression function to improve the model accuracy. Finally, the proposed method is applied to predict the SVI values in a real wastewater treatment process(WWTP). The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed MLQPR method has faster testing speed and more accurate results than some existing methods.
基金Supported by Chengdu Science and Technology Project,No. 2021-YF05-01484-SNExcellent Youthof Sichuan Cancer Hospital,No. YB2021037Health Commission of Sichuan Province,No. 20PJ112
文摘Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT)and total rectal mesenteric excision are the main standards of treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer(LARC).Lymph node regression grade(LRG)is an indicator of prognosis and response to preoperative nCRT based on postsurgical metastatic lymph node pathology.Common histopathological findings in metastatic lymph nodes after nCRT include necrosis,hemorrhage,nodular fibrosis,foamy histiocytes,cystic cell reactions,areas of hyalinosis,residual cancer cells,and pools of mucin.A number of LRG systems designed to classify the amount of lymph node regression after nCRT is mainly concerned with the relationship between residual cancer cells and regressive fibrosis and with estimating the number of lymph nodes existing with residual cancer cells.LRG offers significant prognostic information,and in most cases,LRG after nCRT correlates with patient outcomes.In this review,we describe the systematic classification of LRG after nCRT,patient prognosis,the correlation with tumor regression grade,and the typical histopathological findings of lymph nodes.This work may serve as a reference to help predict the clinical complete response and determine lymph node regression in patients based on preservation strategies,allowing for the formulation of more accurate treatment strategies for LARC patients,which has important clinical significance and scientific value.
文摘AIM: To determine risk factors of regression and undercorrection following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in myopia or myopic astigmatism. METHODS: A case -control study was designed in which eyes with an indication for re-treatment (AT) were defined as cases; primary criteria for RT indication, as assessed at least 9mo postoperatively, included an uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/30 or worse and a stable refraction for more than 3mo. Additional considerations included optical quality symptoms and significant higher order aberrations (HOAs). Controls were chosen from the same cohort of operated eyes which had complete post-operative follow up data beyond 9mo and did not need RT. The cohort included patients who had undergone PRK by the Tissue-Saving (TS) ablation profile of Technolas 217z100 excimer laser (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY, USA). Mitomycin C had been used in all of the primary procedures. RESULTS: We had 70 case eyes and 158 control eyes, and they were comparable in terms of age, sex and follow -up time (P values: 0.58, 1.00 and 0.89, respectively). Pre-operative spherical equivalent of more than -5.00 diopter (D), intended optical zone (OZ) diameter of less than 6.00 mm and ocular fixation instability during laser ablation were associated with AT indications (all P values <0.001). These factors maintained their significance in the multiple logistic regression model with odd ratios of 6.12, 6.71 and 7.89, respectively. CONCLUSION: Higher refractive correction (>-5.00 D), smaller OZ (<6.00 mm) and unstable fixation during laser ablation of PRK for myopia and myopic astigmatism were found to be strong predictors of undercorrection and regression.
文摘Laser surface hardening is a very promising hardening process for ferrous alloys where transformations occur during cooling after laser heating in the solid state. The characteristics of the hardened surface depend on the physicochemical properties of the material as well as the heating system parameters. To exploit the benefits presented by the laser hardening process, it is necessary to develop an integrated strategy to control the process parameters in order to produce desired hardened surface attributes without being forced to use the traditional and fastidious trial and error procedures. This study presents a comprehensive modelling approach for predicting the hardened surface physical and geometrical attributes. The laser surface transformation hardening of cylindrical AISI 4340 steel workpieces is modeled using the conventional regression equation method as well as artificial neural network method. The process parameters included in the study are laser power, beam scanning speed, and the workpiece rotational speed. The upper and the lower limits for each parameter are chosen considering the start of the transformation hardening and the maximum hardened zone without surface melting. The resulting models are able to predict the depths representing the maximum hardness zone, the hardness drop zone, and the overheated zone without martensite transformation. Because of its ability to model highly nonlinear problems, the ANN based model presents the best modelling results and can predict the hardness profile with good accuracy.
文摘污水处理过程具有大时滞、非线性、多扰动等特点,运行过程中存在生化需氧量(Biochemical Oxygen Demand,BOD)等重要水质参数难以实时测量问题,软测量技术为解决该问题提供了有效方法。对此,文章提出基于人工蜂群算法的支持向量回归(Support Vector Regression,SVR)建模方法。该方法利用蜂群算法对支持向量机的参数gamma和C进行寻优,找到使均方误差最小的超参数组合,以提高模型预测精度。同时,利用加州大学欧文分校(University of California Irvine,UCI)数据库中的污水生产数据验证该方法的有效性,结果表明该方法的实际应用效果好,可为工业生产中难以测量变量的监测提供技术支持。
基金The Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd.(Chalco)for supporting aspects of this work financiallyproviding AA7150 materials as part of the Australia-China International Centre for Light Alloy Research(ICLAR)+1 种基金Monash University for developing the retrogression and reageing Matlab model (as part of the PhD project of Dr Adrian GROSVENOR)The ARC Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals and its Directors (first Prof Barry MUDDLE and then Prof Xin-hua WU) for supporting
文摘The 7xxx series alloys are heat treatable wrought aluminium alloys based on the Al-Zn-Mg(-Cu) system. They are widely used in high-performance structural aerospace and transportation applications. Apart from compositional, casting and thermo-mechanical processing effects, the balance of properties is also significantly influenced by the way in which the materials are heat-treated. This paper describes the effects of homogenisation, solution treatment, quenching and ageing treatments on the evolution of the microstructure and properties of some important medium to high-strength 7xxx alloys. With a focus on recent work at Monash University, where the whole processing route from homogenisation to final ageing has been studied for thick plate products, it is reported how microstructural features such as dispersoids, coarse constituent particles, fine-scale precipitates, grain structure and grain boundary characteristics can be controlled by heat treatment to achieve improved microstructure-property combinations. In particular, the paper presents methods for dissolving unwanted coarse constituent particles by controlled high- temperature treatments, quench sensitivity evaluations based on a systematic study of continuous cooling precipitation behaviour, and ageing investigations of one-, two- and three-step ageing treatments using experimental and modelling approaches, in each case, the effects on both the microstructure and the resulting properties are discussed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China#71631004(Key Project)the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars#71625001the scholarship from China Scholarship Council(CSC)under the Grant CSC N201806310088.
文摘This paper provides a selective review of the recent developments on econometric/statistical modeling in quantile treatment effects under both selection on observables and on unobservables.First,we discuss identification,estimation and inference of quantile treatment effects under the framework of selection on observables.Then,we consider the case where the treatment variable is endogenous or self-selected,for which an instrumental variable method provides a powerful tool to tackle this problem.Finally,some extensions are discussed to the data-rich environments,to the regression discontinuity design,and some other approaches to identify quantile treatment effects are also discussed.In particular,some future research works in this area are addressed.
基金Special project of Chinese medicine funded by national administration of Chinese traditional medicine(No.2014BAI08B06)
文摘Objective:To explore the related factors that may affect the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in treating degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis.Methods:A total of 535 patients with DLS who were treated in Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and other hospitals from June 2011 to October 2014 were selected.The central random system was used to randomly divide the treatment group and control group.This study included 267 patients in the treatment group using the traditional Chinese medicine program((lumbar spine reduction and lumbar spine rehabilitation),36 cases of severely missing data were excluded,and a total of 231 DLS patients were included.Observation indicators were selected using the Visual Analog Scale(VAS)and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA)for the evaluation of lumbar vertebral disorders.The clinical efficacy was evaluated using the JOA lumbar pain curative effect evaluation standard[7].[(Joa score after treatment-JOA score before treatment]/(out of 29 points-JOA score before treatment)]×100%.The JOA score and the change of the efficacy index of the patients were observed.According to the JOA efficacy index after the treatment,it was divided into significant effect(≥50%)and poor effect(<50%).Single-factor screening and multi-factor Logistic regression analysis were used.Gender,age,course of disease,BMI index,slip-off segment,slip-off direction,back pain VAS score,total JOA score,back pain-score,lower limb pain and numbness-score,walking ability-score,straight leg elevation test-score,Feeling-scoring,muscle strength-scoring,supine turn-scoring,standing action-scoring,washing action-scoring,standing posture and continuous standing-scoring,long sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and holding-scoring,walking-scoring 2.Bladder function-scores were assigned to logistic regression models for univariate analysis,and meaningful independent variables were screened for multivariate logistic regression.Results:No serious adverse reactions occurred in the patients included in this study.According to the comparison of JOA scores before and after treatment,the results of the index of efficacy index showed that the effective rate of DLS in this project was 96.6%,and a significant effect of 77.6%was achieved.Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of disease,supine turn-scoring,washing action-scoring,prolonged sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and keeping-scoring had statistically significant effects on the inclusion of patients with significant efficacy(P<0.05);single factor logistic regression analysis of total score of JOA score before treatment was not statistically significant(P=0.215),but because it is important for evaluating the patient's condition,it was included in multifactor logistic regression analysis at the same time.Course of onset,supine turn-scoring,washing action-scoring,prolonged sedentary-scoring,weight lifting and holding-scoring,JOA score before treatment.Six independent variables were substituted into the two-class logistic regression model for multivariate analysis..Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the effects of total JOA score and supine turn-scoring before treatment on the efficacy of patients were statistically significant(P<0.05).There are many factors influencing the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine treatment of DLS,and the probability of obtaining a significant effect for each additional point of JOA score and supine turn-score before treatment increases by 1.167 and 0.410 times,respectively.Conclusion:The clinical application of lumbar spine reduction combined with lumbar rehabilitation exercises in patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with a higher total JOA score or a lower limit of supine turning can achieve better clinical results.This finding has certain guiding significance for the clinical application of this therapy in the treatment of DLS,and is beneficial to improving patient satisfaction and clinical effectiveness.