A Study on Information Data-driven Convolutional Neural Networks Classifier for Sorting of Black Plastic Wastes

Zheng Wang(왕정),Kun Zhou(주곤),Sung-Kwun Oh(오성권),ZunWei Fu(준웨이 푸) 대한전기학회 2018 대한전기학회 학술대회 논문집 Vol.2018 No.-

Estimating Earth Pressure during Tunneling in Gravel-cobble Stratum by Considering Sensor-particle Size Effect

Longlong Fu,Shunhua Zhou,Yue-xiao Zheng,장리 대한토목학회 2023 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.27 No.6

When tunneling in gravel-cobble stratum with earth balanced shield, the ratio between the diameters of the pressure sensor embodied in muck chamber and cut gravels is generally small. The small sensor-particle size ratio leads to considerable difference between the measured and actual earth pressure. This makes the configuration of earth pressure a difficult task and furtherly affects tunneling efficiency and safety. This work characterizes the variation of stress measurement error in a granular packing with consideration of the sensor-particle size ratio, the particle size distribution as well as the contact force distribution. The probability density function of stress measurement error is built according to a general probability distribution of inter-particle contact force. After then, a probability-based regressive procedure is proposed to estimate the applied stress with the measured stress. For stress samples with a same target stress but different biases, the stress estimated by the probability-based procedure has a minor variation and thus is more reliable than the arithmetic mean stress. Finally, the probability-based procedure is adopted to estimate the actual earth pressure of a well-tunneled section in Chengdu gravel-cobble stratum, according to which the lateral pressure coefficient of Chengdu gravel-cobble stratum is suggested as 0.20 − 0.28.

Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index Variability and Incident Diabetic Microvascular Complications: A Post Hoc Analysis of ACCORD Trial

Daniel Nyarko Hukportie,Fu-Rong Li,Rui Zhou,Jia-Zhen Zheng,Xiao-Xiang Wu,Xian-Bo Wu 대한당뇨병학회 2022 Diabetes and Metabolism Journal Vol.46 No.5

Background: Obesity is associated with adverse health events among diabetic patients, however, the relationship between obesity fluctuation and risk of microvascular complications among this specific population is unclear. We aimed to examine the effect of waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) variability on the risk of diabetic microvascular outcomeMethods: Annually recorded anthropometric data in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) study was used to examine the association of WC and BMI variability defined as variability independent of mean, with the risk of microvascular outcomes, including neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate the hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) (Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov., no. NCT00000620).Results: There were 4,031, 5,369, and 2,601 cases of neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy during a follow-up period of 22,524, 23,941, and 23,850 person-years, respectively. Higher levels of WC and BMI variability were associated with an increased risk of neuropathy. Compared with the lowest quartile, the fully-adjusted HR (95% CI) for the highest quartile of WC and BMI variability for neuropathy risk were 1.21 (1.05 to 1.40) and 1.16 (1.00 to 1.33), respectively. Also, higher quartiles of BMI variability but not WC variability were associated with increased risk of nephropathic events. The fully-adjusted HR (95% CI) for the highest quartile compared with the lowest quartile of BMI variability was 1.31 (1.18 to 1.46). However, the results for retinopathic events were all insignificant.Conclusion: Among participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus, WC and BMI variability were associated with a higher risk of neuropathic events, whereas BMI variability was associated with an increased risk of nephropathic events.

Structure-based design, structure–activity relationship analysis, and antitumor activity of diaryl ether derivatives

Shao-Mei Yang,Fu-Nan Li,Zhi-Ning Huang,Zhong-Shi Zhou,Jin Hou,Man-Yi Zheng,Li-Juan Wang,Yu Jiang,Xin-Yi Zhou,Qiu-Yue Chen,Shan-Hua Li 대한약학회 2015 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.38 No.10

To identify novel therapeutic agents to treatcancer, we synthesized a series of diaryl ether derivatives. Structure–activity relationship studies revealed that thepresence of a chlorine or hydroxyl at the para-position onthe phenyl ring (5h or 5k) significantly enhanced antitumoractivity. Compound 5h had stronger growth inhibitory activityin HepG2, A549, and HT-29 cells than compound 5k,with IC50 values of 2.57, 5.48, and 30.04 lM, respectively. Compound 5h also inhibited the growth of other cells lines,including Hep3B, PLC/PRF5, SMMC-7721, HeLa, andA375, with IC50 values of 2.76, 4.26, 29.66, 18.86, and10.21 lM, respectively. The antitumor activity of compound5h was confirmed by a colony forming assay. Further,our results indicated that the antitumor activity ofcompound 5h may be mediated by enhancing expression ofp21 and cl-caspase3, and leading to apoptosis of cancercells.

Assembly of micro/nanomaterials into complex, three-dimensional architectures by compressive buckling

Xu, Sheng,Yan, Zheng,Jang, Kyung-In,Huang, Wen,Fu, Haoran,Kim, Jeonghyun,Wei, Zijun,Flavin, Matthew,McCracken, Joselle,Wang, Renhan,Badea, Adina,Liu, Yuhao,Xiao, Dongqing,Zhou, Guoyan,Lee, Jungwoo,Chu American Association for the Advancement of Scienc 2015 Science Vol.347 No.6218

<P><B>Popping materials and devices from 2D into 3D</B></P><P>Curved, thin, flexible complex three-dimensional (3D) structures can be very hard to manufacture at small length scales. Xu <I>et al.</I> develop an ingenious design strategy for the microfabrication of complex geometric 3D mesostructures that derive from the out-of-plane buckling of an originally planar structural layout (see the Perspective by Ye and Tsukruk). Finite element analysis of the mechanics makes it possible to design the two 2D patterns, which is then attached to a previously strained substrate at a number of points. Relaxing of the substrate causes the patterned material to bend and buckle, leading to its 3D shape.</P><P><I>Science</I>, this issue p. 154; see also p. 130</P><P>Complex three-dimensional (3D) structures in biology (e.g., cytoskeletal webs, neural circuits, and vasculature networks) form naturally to provide essential functions in even the most basic forms of life. Compelling opportunities exist for analogous 3D architectures in human-made devices, but design options are constrained by existing capabilities in materials growth and assembly. We report routes to previously inaccessible classes of 3D constructs in advanced materials, including device-grade silicon. The schemes involve geometric transformation of 2D micro/nanostructures into extended 3D layouts by compressive buckling. Demonstrations include experimental and theoretical studies of more than 40 representative geometries, from single and multiple helices, toroids, and conical spirals to structures that resemble spherical baskets, cuboid cages, starbursts, flowers, scaffolds, fences, and frameworks, each with single- and/or multiple-level configurations.</P>

Effects of L-lysine on thermal gelation properties of chicken breast actomyosin

Zhen Lei,Yuan Fu,Yadong Zheng,Peng Xu,Cunliu Zhou 한국식품과학회 2017 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.26 No.3

The effects of L-lysine (L-Lys) on the water holding capacity (WHC) and texture of actomyosin (AM) gel and the possible mechanisms were investigated. L-Lys increased the WHC and hardness of the AM gel. These effects may be related to the even and continuous microstructure of the gel according to the scanning electron microscopy analysis. Furthermore, L-Lys increased the surface hydrophobic residues and the reactive sulfhydryl groups. L-Lys decreased the storage modulus at the first transition temperature but increased it at the second transition temperature and the third transition enthalpy. These results suggested that L-Lys varied the thermal behaviors and the microstructure of the AM gel by increasing the surface hydrophobicity and reactive sulfhydryl groups, ultimately contributing to the increased WHC and hardness. The changes in pH did not fully explain the results from the present study. The results were useful for understanding previous findings and may serve as a reference for the preparation of reduced-sodium and phosphate-free meat products.

Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index Variability and Incident Diabetic Microvascular Complications: A Post Hoc Analysis of ACCORD Trial (Diabetes Metab J 2022;46:767-80)

Daniel Nyarko Hukportie,Fu-Rong Li,Rui Zhou,Jia-Zhen Zheng,Xiao-Xiang Wu,Xian-Bo Wu 대한당뇨병학회 2023 Diabetes and Metabolism Journal Vol.47 No.1

The association of urinary uric acid excretion with ambulatory blood pressure values in patients with chronic kidney disease

Ying Xu,Xun Zhou,Yuqi Zheng,Haochen Guan,Chensheng Fu,Jing Xiao,Zhibin Ye 대한고혈압학회 2020 Clinical Hypertension Vol.26 No.2

Background: To analyze the association between hypertension and urinary uric acid excretion in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: We screened 87 patients who had been admitted at the Dept of Nephrology, Huadong hospital between April 2017 to April 2019 who had completed 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and retained 24-h urine biochemical test specimens, thirty adult patients (age ≤ 65 years) with CKD 1–2 stages were recruited in the study. Pearson’s correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to study the correlation of urinary uric acid excretion with ambulatory blood pressure values and the association of morning mean diastolic pressure (mMDP), night mean diastolic pressure (nMDP) and CV of dMSP (coefficient of variation of day mean systolic pressure) with fractional excretion of uric acid (FEua) and uric acid clearance rate (Cur). Independent T test was used to compare the differences of blood pressure values in FEua1 (FEua< 6.0%) and FEua2 (FEua≥6.0%) or Cur1 (Cur < 6.2 ml/min/1.73 m2 ) and Cur2 (Cur ≥ 6.2 ml/min/1.73m2 ) groups according to the median of FEua or Cur, respectively. Results: After adjusting for confounding factors, multiple linear regression analysis showed that FEua was positively associated with the mMDP and nMDP, Cur was positively associated with CV of dMSP. Levels of mMDP and nMDP in FEua1 group was lower than that in FEua2 group (both P < 0.05), level of CV of dMSP in Cur2 group were higher than that in Cur1 group (P < 0.01). Conclusions: We demonstrated that there is a positive correlation of FEua with morning and night mean diastolic pressure separately and Cur is positively related to CV of dMSP in CKD population. Monitoring the trend of urinary uric acid, may have a role in the early detection for hypertension or relative risks in the population of CKD.

Effect of six sugars on the longevity, oviposition performance and nutrition accumulation in an endoparasitoid, Meteorus pulchricornis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

Sheng Sheng,Xiaorui Zhang,Yu Zheng,Jiao Wang,Yu Zhou,Chengwu Liao,Jun Wang,Fu-an Wu 한국응용곤충학회 2019 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.22 No.1

The effects of six sugar resources (fructose, glucose, sucrose, trehalose, raffinose and honey) on the longevity, oviposition performance and nutrition levels of Meteorus pulchricornis, a thelytokous larval endoparasitoid of the common cutworm Spodoptera litura were examined under laboratory conditions. Female adults of M. pulchricornis fed 1 M fructose, glucose, trehalose or sucrose solutions survived longer than those fed on other sugar solutions or water. When provided with honey or sucrose solutions, the female parasitoids laid more offspring than those fed other sugar diets or the control. The body size of offspring driven from honey-, fructose-, sucrose-, and glucose-fed females, along with water-fed group, were larger than the trehalose- and raffinose-fed females. However, the emergence rates of all offspring generated from different sugars- and water-fed females were similar. When separately given honey, sucrose or fructose, M. pulchricornis females accumulated fructose at a higher level than the other groups. Parasitoid wasps fed trehalose solution accumulated the highest level of total sugar. Glycogen levels and lipid content were highest at emergence and then decreased across all diets. In addition, females fed on trehalose had the highest level of glycogen compared to other sugar diets and water control regardless of emergency level. Females fed trehalsoe, fructose, and glucose solutions had a higher level of lipid than those fed other sugar solutions and water at life end. The outcome of this study can benefit both laboratory rearing and management interventions that improve sugar sources for the parasitoid in the field.

Chinese Society of Allergy Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Lei Cheng,Jianjun Chen,Qingling Fu,Shaoheng He,Huabin Li,Zheng Liu,Guolin Tan,Zezhang Tao,Dehui Wang,Weiping Wen,Rui Xu,Yu Xu,Qintai Yang,Chonghua Zhang,Gehua Zhang,Ruxin Zhang,Yuan Zhang,Bing Zhou,Do 대한천식알레르기학회 2018 Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research Vol.10 No.4

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global health problem that causes major illnesses and disabilities worldwide. Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of AR has increased progressively over the last few decades in more developed countries and currently affects up to 40% of the population worldwide. Likewise, a rising trend of AR has also been observed over the last 2-3 decades in developing countries including China, with the prevalence of AR varying widely in these countries. A survey of self-reported AR over a 6-year period in the general Chinese adult population reported that the standardized prevalence of adult AR increased from 11.1% in 2005 to 17.6% in 2011. An increasing number of original articles and imporclinical trials on the epidemiology, pathophysiologic mechanisms, diagnosis, management and comorbidities of AR in Chinese subjects have been published in international peer-reviewed journals over the past 2 decades, and substantially added to our understanding of this disease as a global problem. Although guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of AR in Chinese subjects have also been published, they have not been translated into English and therefore not generally accessible for reference to non-Chinese speaking international medical communities. Moreover, methods for the diagnosis and treatment of AR in China have not been standardized entirely and some patients are still treated according to regional preferences. Thus, the present guidelines have been developed by the Chinese Society of Allergy to be accessible to both national and international medical communities involved in the management of AR patients. These guidelines have been prepared in line with existing international guidelines to provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of AR in China.