Numerical Simulating Long-Distance Emergency Rescue System for Belt Fire in Coal Mine

Shao Hao,Jiang Shuguang,Wu Zhengyan,Zhang Weiqing,Wang Kai 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Security and Its Applicat Vol.9 No.12

The belt fire in coal mine has the characteristics of fast burning velocity, not easily extinguishing a fire and generating a great deal of poisonous and toxic gas. Once the belt fire happens, it will result in a large number of casualties and enormous property loss, which is one of the greatest disasters that influence on the safety production in coal mine. To reduce the number of casualties and property loss caused by belt fire, the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire is proposed, and used to directly import the poisonous and toxic gas produced by belt lane into return airway in order to guarantee the safety of staffs working in mining area. In order to research on how the efficiency of using the system and what the system has additional impact on the ventilation system, the present study applies the approach of numerical stimulation to establish the two-dimensional model of ventilation system. After the belt fire happens, and then this paper researches on the flow laws of poisonous and toxic gas, and explores the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire influencing on the ventilation system and controlling the poisonous and toxic gas. The current study yields the conclusions as follows: (1) how poisonous and toxic gas produced by belt fire in different ventilation models spreads and moves in the roadway; and (2) how the long-distance emergency rescue system for belt fire influences on the ventilation system. This research has certain instructive significance and reference value for improving the level of emergency rescue about the belt fire, and reducing the number of casualties and property loss caused by belt fire.

Electronic resistance switching in the Al/TiO(x)/Al structure for forming-free and area-scalable memory.

Shao, Xing Long,Zhou, Li Wei,Yoon, Kyung Jean,Jiang, Hao,Zhao, Jin Shi,Zhang, Kai Liang,Yoo, Sijung,Hwang, Cheol Seong RSC Pub 2015 Nanoscale Vol.7 No.25

<P>Electronic bipolar resistance switching (eBRS) in an Al/TiOx/Al structure, where the TiOx layer was reactively sputter-deposited, was examined in conjunction with a structural analysis using transmission electron microscopy. A thin (3-5 nm) insulating Al(Ti)O-x layer was formed at the bottom Al electrode interface, which provided the necessary asymmetric potential barrier for the eBRS to emerge, whereas the top Al electrode interface appeared to have provided the fluent carrier (electron) injection. The set and reset switching were related to the trapping and detrapping of the carriers at the trap centers, the characteristic energy of which was similar to 0.86 eV, across the entire electrode area. The general features of this material system as the feasible RS memory were insufficient: endurance cycle, <similar to 8000, and retention time at 85 degrees C, 10(6) s. However, the detailed analysis of the switching behavior based on the space-charge limited current conduction mechanism, and its variation with the switching cycles, provided useful information on the general features of the eBRS, which could also be applicable to other binary (or even ternary) metal-oxide RS systems based on the electronic switching mechanism.</P>

Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Remedy for Male Infertility: A Review

Shao Hu Zhou,Yu Fei Deng,Zhi Wei Weng,Hao Wei Weng,Zhi Dan Liu 대한남성과학회 2019 The World Journal of Men's Health Vol.37 No.2

Male infertility (MI) is a complex multifactorial disease, and idiopathic infertility accounts for 30% of cases of MI. At present, the evidence for the effectiveness of empirical drugs is limited, and in vitro fertilization is costly and may increase the risk of birth defects and childhood cancers. Therefore, affected individuals may feel obliged to pursue natural remedies. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may represent a useful option for infertile men. It has been demonstrated that TCM can regulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and boost the function of Sertoli cells and Leydig cells. TCM can also alleviate inflam-mation, prevent oxidative stress, reduce the DNA fragmentation index, and modulate the proliferation and apoptosis of germ cells. Furthermore, TCM can supply trace elements and vitamins, ameliorate the microcirculation of the testis, decrease the levels of serum anti-sperm antibody, and modify epigenetic markers. However, the evidence in favor of TCM is not compel-ling, which has hindered the development of TCM. This review attempts to elucidate the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of TCM. We also explore the advantages of TCM, differences between TCM and Western medicine, and problems in existing studies. Subsequently, we propose solutions to these problems and present perspectives for the future development of TCM.

INVESTIGATING THE PHYSIOLOGYCAL RESPONSES TO SUBLETHAL NITRITE EXPOSURE IN TILAPIA

Cheng-Hao Tang,Yi-Jang Hsieh,Shao-Yang Hu,Pei-Jie Meng,Ming-Yih Leu 한국수산과학회 양식분과 2015 한국수산과학회 양식분과 학술대회 Vol.2015 No.5

Surgical Treatment for Early Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Chen, Shao-Bin,Weng, Hong-Rui,Wang, Geng,Yang, Jie-Sheng,Yang, Wei-Ping,Liu, Di-Tian,Chen, Yu-Ping,Zhang, Hao Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.6

More studies are needed to clarify treatments and prognosis of early esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This retrospective study was designed to review the outcome of surgical treatment for early ESCC, evaluate the results of a left thoracotomy for selected patients with early ESCC, and identify factors affecting lymph node metastases and survival. The clinicopathological data of 228 patients with early ESCC who underwent transthoracic esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy without preoperative adjuvant treatment were reviewed. The ${\chi}^2$ test or Fisher's exact test were used to detect factors related to lymph node metastasis. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify prognostic factors. There were 152 males and 76 females with a median age of 55 years. Two hundred and eight patients underwent a left thoracotomy, and the remaining 20 patients with lymph nodes in the upper mediastinum more than 5 mm in short-axis diameter by computed tomography scan underwent a right thoracotomy. No lymph node metastasis was found in the 18 patients with carcinoma in situ, while lymph node metastases were detected in 1.6% (1/62) of patients with mucosal tumours and 18.2% (27/148) of patients with submucosal tumours. Only 7 patients showed upper mediastinal lymph node metastases in the follow-up. The 5- and 10-year overall survival rates were 81.4% and 70.1%, respectively. Only histologic grade (P<0.001) and pT category (P=0.001) significantly correlated with the presence of lymph node metastases. In multivariate analysis, only histologic grade (P=0.026) and pT category (P=0.008) were independent prognostic factors. A left thoracotomy is acceptable for selected patients with early ESCC. Histologic grade and pT category affected the presence of lymph node metastases and were independent prognostic factors for early ESCC.

Fatigue life prediction of rear axle using time series model

Yimin SHAO,Jieping FANG,Liang Ge,Jiafu OU,Hao JU,Ying MA 제어로봇시스템학회 2008 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2008 No.10

The rear axle is one of the key parts of the automobile, lots failure of rear axle resulted from fatigue failure of the spiral bevel gears. A new method is proposed to solve the problem of accurately predicting the fatigue life of spiral bevel gears in rear axle. The method uses the recurrence tracing and difference method to improve the Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) model prediction accuracy, which uses variables determined from on-line measurements to characterize the state of the deterioration rear axle. The experimental results show the proposed method has relatively high prediction accuracy.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases risk of carotid atherosclerosis and ischemic stroke: An updated meta-analysis with 135,602 individuals

Ansel Shao Pin Tang,Kai En Chan,Jingxuan Quek,Jieling Xiao,Phoebe Tay,Margaret Teng,Keng Siang Lee,Snow Yunni Lin,May Zin Myint,Benjamin Tan,Vijay K Sharma,Darren Jun Hao Tan,Wen Hui Lim,Apichat Kaewd 대한간학회 2022 Clinical and Molecular Hepatology(대한간학회지) Vol.28 No.3

Background/Aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. While existing studies have examined cardiac remodeling in NAFLD, there has been less emphasis on the development of carotid atherosclerosis and stroke. We sought to conduct a meta-analysis to quantify the prevalence, risk factors, and degree of risk increment of carotid atherosclerosis and stroke in NAFLD. Methods: Embase and Medline were searched for articles relating to NAFLD, carotid atherosclerosis, and stroke. Proportional data was analysed using a generalized linear mixed model. Pairwise meta-analysis was conducted to obtain odds ratio or weighted mean difference for comparison between patients with and without NAFLD. Results: From pooled analysis of 30 studies involving 7,951 patients with NAFLD, 35.02% (95% confidence interval [CI], 27.36–43.53%) had carotid atherosclerosis with an odds ratio of 3.20 (95% CI, 2.37–4.32; P<0.0001). Pooled analysis of 25,839 patients with NAFLD found the prevalence of stroke to be 5.04% (95% CI, 2.74–9.09%) with an odds ratio of 1.88 (95% CI, 1.23–2.88; P=0.02) compared to non-NAFLD. The degree of steatosis assessed by ultrasonography in NAFLD was closely associated with risk of carotid atherosclerosis and stroke. Older age significantly increased the risk of developing carotid atherosclerosis, but not stroke in NAFLD. Conclusions: This meta-analysis shows that a stepwise increment of steatosis of NAFLD can significantly increase the risk of carotid atherosclerosis and stroke development in NAFLD. Patients more than a third sufferred from carotid atherosclerosis and routine assessment of carotid atherosclerosis is quintessential in NAFLD.

Time-Varying Single Tone Jamming Suppression Based on Frequency Interference Cancellation

Zhanghong Hao,Hongzhi Zhao,Shihai Shao,Youxi Tang 보안공학연구지원센터(IJSIP) 2013 International Journal of Signal Processing, Image Vol.6 No.6

Sleep Duration and Cancer Risk: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies

Zhao, Hao,Yin, Jie-Yun,Yang, Wan-Shui,Qin, Qin,Li, Ting-Ting,Shi, Yun,Deng, Qin,Wei, Sheng,Liu, Li,Wang, Xin,Nie, Shao-Fa Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2013 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.14 No.12

To assess the risk of cancers associated with sleep duration using meta-analysis of published cohort studies, we performed a comprehensive search using PubMed, Embase and Web of Science through October 2013. We combined hazard ratios (HRs) from individual studies using meta-analysis approaches. A random effect dose-response analysis was used to evaluate the relationship between sleep duration and cancer risk. Subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses were also performed. Publication bias was evaluated using Funnel plots and Begg's test. A total of 13 cohorts from 12 studies were included in this meta-analysis, which included 723, 337 participants with 15, 156 reported cancer outcomes during a follow-up period ranging from 7.5 to 22 years. The pooled adjusted HRs were 1.06 (95% CI: 0.92, 1.23; P for heterogeneity =0.003) for short sleep duration, 0.91 (95% CI: 0.78, 1.07; P for heterogeneity <0.0001) for long sleep duration. In subgroup analyses stratified by cancer type, long duration of sleep showed an inverse relation with hormone-related cancer (HR=0.79; 95% CI: 0.65, 0.97; P for heterogeneity =0.009) and a greater risk of colorectal cancer (HR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.09, 1.52; P for heterogeneity =0.346). Further meta-analysis on dose-response relationships showed that the relative risks of cancer were 1.00 (95% CI: 0.99, 1.01; P for linear trend=0.9151) for one hour of sleep increment per day, and 1.00 (95% CI: 0.98, 1.01; P for linear trend=0.7749) for one hour of sleep increment per night. No significant dose-response relationship between sleep duration and cancer was found on non-linearity testing (P=0.5053). Our meta-analysis suggests a positive association between long sleep duration and colorectal cancer, and an inverse association with incidence of hormone related cancers like those in the breast. Studies with larger sample size, longer follow-up times, more cancer types and detailed measure of sleep duration are warranted to confirm these results.

Recent Progress of Gr/Si Schottky Photodetectors

Qingguo Shao,Hao Qi,Chao Li,Kunpeng Cai,Jianxia Dong,Xuhui Liu,Ning Cao,Xiaobei Zang 대한금속·재료학회 2023 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.19 No.2

By combing the carrier mobility of graphene with the excellent light absorption properties of silicon, ultra-shallow Schottkyjunction can be obtained, and can exist stably for a long time. The photoelectric property of Schottky junction is determinednot only by graphene and silicon semiconductor layer, but also by the interface layer between the two. Through a series ofoptimizations, the performance of graphene/silicon Schottky junction photodetectors can be continuously improved. Asa result, graphene/silicon Schottky junctions more promising for the development of next generation photodetectors withits stability, ease of preparation and sensitivity. In this review, we firstly give a brief introduction to Gr Schottky junctionphotodetectors, and then present a comprehensive review on the recent progress of optimizing Gr/Si Schottky junction photodetectorsin the past few years, including light management engineering, band engineering and interfacial engineering. Finally, the current challenges are summarized and further perspectives are outlined.