Performance Assessment Methods of MIMO Control Systems based on Output Variance Limit

Jian Chu 보안공학연구지원센터 2014 International Journal of Control and Automation Vol.7 No.1

A Novel Hybrid Intelligent Method for Fault Diagnosis of the Complex System

Jian Chu,Yadong Niu 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of Hybrid Information Techno Vol.9 No.3

In allusion to the low correctness and efficiency of fault diagnosis for the complex industrial system, rough set theory, particle swarm optimization and back propagation (BP) neural network are introduced to propose a hybrid intelligent fault diagnosis(RPBPNN) method in this paper. In the proposed RPBPNN method, rough set theory as a new mathematical tool is used to process inexact and uncertain knowledge in order to obtain the minimum fault characteristic set for simplifying the structure and improving learning efficiency of BPNN. The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm with the global optimization ability is directly used to train the weights of BP neural network in order to establish the optimized BP neural network model. Then the minimum fault characteristic set is used to train the optimized BP neural network model in order to obtain the optimal BP neural network model for realizing the fault diagnosis. Finally, the proposed RPBPNN method is applied to an actual application case for verifying the effectiveness. The experimental results show that PSO algorithm can search for the optimal values of BPNN parameters and the proposed RPBPNN method can accurately eliminate false and improve the diagnostic accuracy. So the proposed RPBPNN method takes on better generalization performance and prediction accuracy in the real industrial application system.

Fabrication and characterization of hexagonal boron nitride powder by a precursor conversion method

Jianchu Zhong 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2013 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.14 No.2

The reaction of melamine (C3N6H6) with boric acid (H3BO3) by a wet chemical approach afforded precursor, hexagonal boron nitride was then prepared by the heat treatment of the precursor in the air. An investigation of the effects of melamine to boron acid molar ratio, solution concentration, synthesis temperature and time on the synthesis process of boron nitride has been carried out. The FT-IR, XRD, SEM and elemental analyses revealed that the precursor was identified as a supra-molecular adduct formed by intermolecular hydrogen bond, and the morphology of precursor exhibits rod-like crystals and its molecular formula is C3N6H6 • 2H3BO3. Moreover, the better precursor crystals were synthesized by using the molar ratio of 1 : 2 for melamine and boric acid. The rod-like precursor was treated at 800 o C-1000 o C for 3 h-6 h in the air to afford products which were characterized by XRD, SEM and particle size analyses. The results indicated that the rod-like precursor was treated at 950 o C for 6 h to afford good crystals of h-BN powder with a primary particle size of 15 µm.

Insect-Proof Nets Affect Paddy Field Microclimate Parameters and Grain Quality of Different Japonica Rice Varieties

Zhi Guo,Hongjiang Liu,Jianchu Zheng,Liugen Chen,Haiyan Yuan 한국작물학회 2015 Journal of crop science and biotechnology Vol.18 No.2

Insect-proof nets (IPN) are widely used to protect crops from invertebrate pests. The effects of IPN on the main microclimate parameters of paddy fields, as well as grain quality, were investigated for three japonica Oryza sativa L. varieties (Nanjing 44, Nanjing 45, and Suxiangjing 3) that are widely grown in China. The environmental temperature of IPN-treated fields increased slightly, whereas the maximum value of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), daily cumulative PAR, and daily cumulative global radiation all decreased. However, the ratio of PAR to global radiation increased significantly, from 15.08 to 45.48%. Compared to the no insect-proof net (NIPN) treatment, the head rice percentage increased significantly for all three varieties; however, the chalky grain percentage, area and degree, and the amylose content all decreased significantly. The response of gel consistency, protein concentration, and the main parameters of the rapid visco analyzer (RVA) profile of rice starch to IPN treatment differed between varieties. The peak viscosity and breakdown were increased compared to the NIPN treatment, whereas the final viscosity and setback were decreased. However, no significant differences were found between the IPN and NIPN treatments. Furthermore, statistical analysis indicated no interaction between rice planting pattern (RPP) and rice variety (RV) for the rice grain quality parameters. These results suggest that IPN treatment improved rice grain quality for all japonica rice varieties studied, possibly due to the slight increase in environmental temperature and increased ratio of PAR to global radiation in IPN treated paddy fields.

Linking the gut microbiota to persistent symptoms in survivors of COVID-19 after discharge

Zhou Yaya,Zhang Jianchu,Zhang Dongmei,Ma Wan-Li,Wang Xiaorong 한국미생물학회 2021 The journal of microbiology Vol.59 No.10

Several follow-up studies have found that COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) patients had persistent symptoms after discharge. Gut microbiota play an important role in human health and immune responses. Therefore, this study investigated the gut microbiota of recovered COVID-19 patients and the correlations between gut microbiota and persistent symptoms after discharge. Stool samples were collected from 15 recovered healthcare workers (HCWs) with COVID-19 at three months after discharge, in addition, stool samples were collected from 14 healthy controls (HCs) to perform 16S rRNA gene sequencing between May and July 2020. Compared with HCs, recovered HCWs had reduced bacterial diversity at three months after discharge, with a significantly higher relative abundance of opportunistic pathogens, and a significantly lower relative abundance of beneficial bacteria. In addition, Escherichia unclassified was positively correlated with persistent symptoms at three months after discharge, including fatigue (r = 0.567, p = 0.028), chest tightness after activity (r = 0.687, p = 0.005), and myalgia (r = 0.523, p = 0.045). Intestinibacter bartlettii was positively correlated with anorexia (r = 0.629, p = 0.012) and fatigue (r = 0.545, p = 0.036). However, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii was negatively correlated with chest tightness after activity (r = -0.591, p = 0.02), and Intestinimonas butyriciproducens was negatively correlated with cough (r = -0.635, p = 0.011). In conclusion, the gut microbiota of recovered HCWs with COVID-19 at three months after discharge was different from that of HCs, and altered gut microbiota was correlated with persistent symptoms after discharge, highlighting that gut microbiota may play an important role in the recovery of patients with COVID-19.

A Survey of Termitomyces (Lyophyllaceae, Agaricales), Including a New Species, from a Subtropical Forest in Xishuangbanna, China

( Lei Ye ),( Samantha C. Karunarathna ),( Huli Li ),( Jianchu Xu ),( Kevin D. Hyde ),( Peter E. Mortimer ) 한국균학회 2019 Mycobiology Vol.47 No.4

A survey of mushrooms was conducted in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China, in the rainy season (May to October) of 2012, 2013, and 2014, during which 16 specimens of Termitomyces were collected. Preliminary macro- and micro-characteristics, together with ITS sequence data, showed that four of the specimens belonged to a new species (Termitomyces fragilis), while the other 12 belonged to T. aurantiacus, T. eurrhizus, T. globules, T. microcarpus, and T. bulborhizus. In this paper, T. fragilis is introduced as a species new to science based on morphological characterization and phylogenetic analyses. Macro- and micro- morphological descriptions, color photographs and line drawings of the new species, and a phylogenetic tree to show the placement of the new species are provided. T. fragilis is then compared with other closely related taxa in the genus Termitomyces.

Rubber seed oil and flaxseed oil supplementation on serum fatty acid profile, oxidation stability of serum and milk, and immune function of dairy cows

Yu Pi,Lu Ma,Hongrong Wang,Jiaqi Wang,Jianchu Xu,Dengpan Bu 아세아·태평양축산학회 2019 Animal Bioscience Vol.32 No.9

Objective: This study was designed to investigate the effect of diet supplementation with rubber seed oil and flaxseed oil on serum fatty acids profile, oxidation stability of serum and milk, and immune function of dairy cows. Methods: Forty-eight mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows were randomly assigned to one of four treatments for 8 wk, including basal diet (CON) or the basal diet supplemented with 4% rubber seed oil (RO), 4% flaxseed oil (FO) or 2% rubber seed oil plus 2% flaxseed oil (RFO) on a dry matter basis. Results: Compared with CON, all the oil groups increased the levels of trans-11 C18:1 (vaccenic acid), cis-9, trans-11 C18:2 (conjugated linoleic acid, CLA) and C18:3 (α-linolenic acid, ALA) in serum. Both the activity of glutathione peroxidase and catalase in serum and milk in oil groups were decreased, which were negatively correlated with the levels of cis-9, trans-11 CLA and ALA. The concentrations of proinflammatory factors (tumor necrosis factor α and interferon γ) in serum of oil groups were lower than that from the CON cows. Conclusion: These results indicate that diet supplementation with RO or FO could alter serum fatty acid profile and enhance the immune function of dairy cows. However, the negative effect on milk oxidation stability should be considered when feeding these n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid-enriched oils in dairy production.

Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis Correlates With Long COVID-19 at One-Year After Discharge

Zhang Dongmei,Zhou Yaya,Ma Yanling,Chen Ping,Tang Jian,Yang Bohan,Li Hui,Liang Mengyuan,Xue YuE,Liu Yao,Zhang Jianchu,Wang Xiaorong 대한의학회 2023 Journal of Korean medical science Vol.38 No.15

Background: Long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in recovered patients (RPs) is gradually recognized by more people. However, how long it will last and the underlining mechanism remains unclear. Methods: We conducted a prospective follow-up study to evaluate the long-term symptoms and clinical indices of RPs at one-year after discharge from Union Hospital, Wuhan, China between December 2020 to May 2021. We also performed the 16S rRNA sequencing of stool samples from RPs and healthy controls (HCs) and analyzed the correlation between the gut microbiota and long COVID-19. Results: In total, 187 RPs were enrolled, among them, 84 (44.9%) RPs reported long COVID-19 symptoms at one-year after discharge. The most common long-term symptoms were cardiopulmonary symptoms, including chest tightness after activity (39/187, 20.9%), palpitations on exercise (27/187, 14.4%), sputum (21/187, 11.2%), cough (15/187, 8.0%) and chest pain (13/187, 7.0%), followed by systemic symptoms including fatigue (34/187, 18.2%) and myalgia (20/187, 10.7%), and digestive symptoms including constipation (14/187, 7.5%), anorexia (13/187, 7.0%), and diarrhea (8/187, 4.3%). Sixty-six (35.9%) RPs presented either anxiety or depression (42/187 [22.8%] and 53/187 [28.8%] respectively), and the proportion of anxiety or depression in the long symptomatic group was significantly higher than that in the asymptomatic group (41/187 [50.6%] vs. 25/187 [24.3%]). Compared with the asymptomatic group, scores of all nine 36-Item Short Form General Health Survey domains were lower in the symptomatic group (all P < 0.05). One hundred thirty RPs and 32 HCs (non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infected subjects) performed fecal sample sequencing. Compared with HCs, symptomatic RPs had obvious gut microbiota dysbiosis including significantly reduced bacterial diversities and lower relative abundance of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)-producing salutary symbionts such as Eubacterium_hallii_group, Subdoligranulum, Ruminococcus, Dorea, Coprococcus, and Eubacterium_ventriosum_group. Meanwhile, the relative abundance of Eubacterium_hallii_group, Subdoligranulum, and Ruminococcus showed decreasing tendencies between HCs, the asymptomatic group, and the symptomatic group. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the presence of long COVID-19 which correlates with gut microbiota dysbiosis in RPs at one-year after discharge, indicating gut microbiota may play an important role in long COVID-19.