Effect of Business Model on Financial Performance of Information Technology Industry Based on Securities Analyst’s View

Zhaohua Lan,Li Wang,Susheng Wang 보안공학연구지원센터 2016 International Journal of u- and e- Service, Scienc Vol.9 No.5

We propose a multi-dimensional typology of business model based on information technology industry. In order to study the effect of business model on financial performance, we analyze public companies data of information technology industry by variance analysis method. The empirical results show that business model is the important influence factor of financial performance and business model has different effect on different aspect of financial performance. The final evaluation results show that the effect of business model has relation with its elements and some models have better financial performance than others.

Structural Improvement of Vehicle Component Based on the Load Path and Load Distribution Analysis

Wang Zhaohua,Wang Qingguo,Wu Nan,Guo Baosu,Wu Fenghe 한국자동차공학회 2021 International journal of automotive technology Vol.22 No.3

Load path as a new analysis tool has been widely used in structural design and assessment of load-bearing performance, but it still lacks effective guidance for structural improvement. In this paper, a new structural improvement method of vehicle component based on the load path and load distribution analysis is proposed. Firstly, according to the structural function and design requirements, the potential regions and parameters need to be optimized are identified based on the load path and load distribution analysis using Ustar and U*sum indexes. Secondly, taking the smoother Ustar on the load path and more effective use of the materials as the design criteria, the optimization suggestions are given. Then, as a case study, a safety hook on an automobile is redesigned and the new structure is compared with the original design. The results show that the Ustar becomes smoother and U*sum becomes more uniform. In addition, the stiffness and strength of the safety hook are improved by 25.29 % and 23.44 %, respectively. Finally, the failure tests show that the ultimate load of the safety hook is enhanced by 13.72 %. The method provides clear and effective guidance for structural improvement from the perspective of load path and load distribution.

Ni Nanoparticle Anchored on MWCNT as a Novel Electrochemical Sensor for Detection of Phenol

Yajing Wang,Jiankang Wang,Zhongping Yao,Chenyu Liu,Taiping Xie,Qihuang Deng,Zhaohua Jiang 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.11

Increasing active sites and enhancing electric conductivity are critical factors to improve sensing performance toward phenol. Herein, Ni nanoparticle was successfully anchored on acidified multiwalled carbon nanotube (a-MWCNT) surface by electroless plating technique to avoid Ni nanoparticle agglomeration and guarantee high conductivity. The crystal structure, phase composition and surface morphology were characterized by XRD, SEM and TEM measurement. The as-prepared Ni/a-MWCNT nanohybrid was immobilized onto glassy carbon electrode (GCE) surface for constructing phenol sensor. The phenol sensing performance indicated that Ni/a-MWCNT/GCE exhibited an amazing detection performance with rapid response time of 4s, a relatively wide detection range from 0.01 mM to 0.48 mM, a detection limit of 7.07 μM and high sensitivity of 566.2 μAmM -1 cm -2. The superior selectivity, reproducibility, stability and applicability in real sample of Ni/a-MWCNT/GCE endowed it with potential application in discharged wastewater.

Whole genome sequencing of Luxi Black Head sheep for screening selection signatures associated with important traits

Liu Zhaohua,Tan Xiuwen,Wang Jianying,Jin Qing,Meng Xianfeng,Cai Zhongfeng,Cui Xukui,Wang Ke 아세아·태평양축산학회 2022 Animal Bioscience Vol.35 No.9

Objective: Luxi Black Head sheep (LBH) is the first crossbreed specialized for meat production and was developed by crossbreeding Black Head Dorper sheep (DP) and Small Tailed Han sheep (STH) in the farming areas of northern China. Research on the genomic variations and selection signatures of LBH caused by continuous artificial selection is of great significance for identifying the genetic mechanisms of important traits of sheep and for the continuous breeding of LBH.Methods: We explored the genetic relationships of LBH, DP, and several Mongolian sheep breeds by constructing phylogenetic tree, principal component analysis and linkage disequilibrium analysis. In addition, we analysed 29 whole genomes of sheep. The genomewide selection signatures have been scanned with four methods: heterozygosity (HP), fixation index (FST), cross-population extended haplotype homozygosity (XP-EHH) and the nucleotide diversity (θπ) ratio.Results: The genetic relationships analysis showed that LBH appeared to be an independent cluster closer to DP. The candidate signatures of positive selection in sheep genome revealed candidate genes for developmental process (HoxA gene cluster, BCL2L11, TSHR), immunity (CXCL6, CXCL1, SKAP2, PTK6, MST1R), growth (PDGFD, FGF18, SRF, SOCS2), and reproduction (BCAS3, TRIM24, ASTL, FNDC3A). Moreover, two signalling pathways closely related to reproduction, the thyroid hormone signalling pathway and the oxytocin signalling pathway, were detected.Conclusion: The selective sweep analysis of LBH genome revealed candidate genes and signalling pathways associated with developmental process, immunity, growth, and reproduction. Our findings provide a valuable resource for sheep breeding and insight into the mechanisms of artificial selection.

Preparation and properties of ceramic coating on Q235 carbon steel by plasma electrolytic oxidation

Yunlong Wang,Zhaohua Jiang,Zhongping Yao 한국물리학회 2009 Current Applied Physics Vol.9 No.5

Ceramic coating was achieved on Q235 carbon steel by PEO (plasma electrolytic oxidation, PEO) without any pretreatment in sodium aluminate system. The discharge process as well as the accompanied surface morphology evolution was analyzed. The phase and elemental composition of the coatings were also investigated. The corrosion, mechanical and tribological properties of the ceramic coating were primarily studied. It is found that the coating surface was porous and the thickness of the coating was about 120 lm. The coating mainly consisted of FeAl2O4, Fe3O4 and a little c-A12O3. The corrosion current of the coated sample was 3.082 × 10-7 A/㎠, which was decreased by two orders of magnitude compared with the uncoated one. The micro hardness of the ceramic coating was 1210 Hv, which was about three times as that of the uncoated sample. The friction coefficient of coated sample was also well improved. Investigations revealed that PEO provided a promising technique for preparation of protective ceramic coatings on steels. Ceramic coating was achieved on Q235 carbon steel by PEO (plasma electrolytic oxidation, PEO) without any pretreatment in sodium aluminate system. The discharge process as well as the accompanied surface morphology evolution was analyzed. The phase and elemental composition of the coatings were also investigated. The corrosion, mechanical and tribological properties of the ceramic coating were primarily studied. It is found that the coating surface was porous and the thickness of the coating was about 120 lm. The coating mainly consisted of FeAl2O4, Fe3O4 and a little c-A12O3. The corrosion current of the coated sample was 3.082 × 10-7 A/㎠, which was decreased by two orders of magnitude compared with the uncoated one. The micro hardness of the ceramic coating was 1210 Hv, which was about three times as that of the uncoated sample. The friction coefficient of coated sample was also well improved. Investigations revealed that PEO provided a promising technique for preparation of protective ceramic coatings on steels.

Identification and Function Prediction of Novel MicroRNAs in Laoshan Dairy Goats

Ji, Zhibin,Wang, Guizhi,Zhang, Chunlan,Xie, Zhijing,Liu, Zhaohua,Wang, Jianmin Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2013 Animal Bioscience Vol.26 No.3

MicroRNAs are a class of endogenous small RNAs that play important roles in post-transcriptional gene regulation by directing degradation of mRNAs or facilitating repression of target gene translation. In this study, three small RNA cDNA libraries from the mammary gland tissues of Laoshan dairy goats (Capra hircus) were constructed and sequenced, individually. Through Solexa high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics analysis, we obtained 50 presumptive novel miRNAs candidates, and 55,448 putative target genes were predicted. GO annotations and KEGG pathway analyses showed the majority of target genes were involved in various biological processes and metabolic pathways. Our results discovered more information about the regulation network between miRNAs and mRNAs and paved a foundation for the molecular genetics of mammary gland development in goats.

miR-143 inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of mammary epithelial cells in dairy goat

Zhibin Ji,Guizhi Wang,Lei Hou,Zhaohua Liu,Jianmin Wang,Tianle Chao 한국통합생물학회 2016 Animal cells and systems Vol.20 No.2

MicroRNAs are a class of post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression in multicellular organisms, which play important roles in cell fate, organ morphogenesis and carcinogenesis. In the present study, we demonstrated the critical roles of miR-143 on mammary epithelial cells of dairy goat. The test results of cell count, methylthiazolyldiphenyl-tetrazolium bromide, Hoechst33342/PI (propidium iodide) and flow cytometry showed miR-143-induced G0/G1 phase arrest, inhibited proliferation and promoted apoptosis of mammary epithelial cells; the qRT-PCR test of marker genes related to cell proliferation and apoptosis, BAX and BCL-2, supported the same conclusions. Our study presents evidence that miR-143 is an important post-transcription regulator involving in mammary cells survival, and it may have a value function in mammary gland development, lactation or involution.

The role of nuclear energy in the correction of environmental pollution: Evidence from Pakistan

Mahmood, Nasir,Danish, Danish,Wang, Zhaohua,Zhang, Bin Korean Nuclear Society 2020 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.52 No.6

The global warming phenomenon emerges from the issue of climate change, which attracts the attention of intellectuals towards clean energy sources from dirty energy sources. Among clean sources, nuclear energy is getting immense attention among policymakers. However, the role of nuclear energy in pollution emissions reduction has remained inconclusive and demand for further investigation. Therefore, the current study contributes to extend knowledge by investigating the nexus between nuclear energy, economic growth, and CO₂ emissions in a developing country context such as Pakistan for the period between 1973 and 2017. The auto-regressive distributive lag model summarizes the nuclear energy has negative effect on environmental pollution as it releases carbon emission in the environment. Moreover, vector error correction Granger causality provides evidence for bidirectional causality between nuclear energy and carbon emissions. These interesting findings provide new insight, and policy guidelines provided based on these results.

Preparation of PEO ceramic coating on Ti alloy and its high temperature oxidation resistance

Yongjun Xu,Zhongping Yao,Fangzhou Jia,Yunlong Wang,Zhaohua Jiang,Haitao Bu 한국물리학회 2010 Current Applied Physics Vol.10 No.2

Ceramic coatings were prepared in Na2SiO3–Na2CO3–NaOH system by pulsed bi-polar plasma electrolytic oxidation on Ti–6Al–4V alloy. The phase composition, structure and the elemental distribution of the coatings were studied by XRD, SEM and energy dispersive spectroscopy, respectively. The thermal shock resistance of the coated samples at 850 ℃ was evaluated by the thermal shock tests. The high temperature oxidation resistance of the coating samples at 500 ℃ was investigated. The results showed that the coating was mainly composed of rutile- and anatase TiO2, Increasing the concentration of Na2SiO3, TiO2content decreased gradually while the thickness of the coating increased. There were a large amount of micro pores and sintered particles on the surface of the coatings. Increasing concentration of Na2SiO3, the sintered particles on the surface turned large, and the Si content increased while the Ti content decreased gradually. When the concentration of Na2SiO3 was 15 g/L, the thermal shock resistance of the coatings was better than that of the coatings that prepared under other Na2SiO3 concentrations. The coating samples prepared under the optimized technique process based on the thermal shock tests improved the high temperature oxidation resistance at 500 ℃ greatly, whether considering the isothermal oxidation or the cyclic oxidation.

Active vibration control based on modal controller considering structure-actuator interaction

Jinjun Jiang,Weijin Gao,Liang Wang,Zhaohua Teng,Yongguang Liu 대한기계학회 2018 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.32 No.8

Active vibration control to suppress structural vibration of the flexible structure is investigated based on a new control strategy considering structure-actuator interaction. The experimental system consists of a clamped-free rectangular plate, a controller based on modal control switching, and a magnetostrictive actuator utilized for suppressing the vibrations induced by external excitation. For the flexible structure, its deformation caused by the external actuator will affect the active control effect. Thus interaction between structure and actuator is considered, and the interaction model based on magnetomechanical coupling is incorporated into the control system. Vibration reduction strategy has been performed resorting to the actuator in optimal position to suppress the specified modes using LQR (linear quadratic regulator) based on modal control switching. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology. Considering structure-actuator interaction (SAI) is a key procedure in controller design especially for flexible structures.