Digital provenance: Enabling secure data forensics in cloud computing

Secure provenance that records the ownership and process history of data objects is vital to the success of data forensics in cloud computing. In this paper, we propose a new secure provenance scheme based on group signature and attribute-based signature techniques. The proposed provenance scheme provides confidentiality on sensitive documents stored in a cloud, unforgeability of the provenance record, anonymous authentication to cloud servers, fine-grained access control on documents, and provenance tracking on disputed documents. Furthermore, it is assumed that the cloud server has huge computation capacity, while users are regarded as devices with low computation capability. Aiming at this, we show how to utilize the cloud server to outsource and decrease the user’s computational overhead during the process of provenance. With provable security techniques, we formally demonstrate the security of the proposed scheme under standard assumptions.     

Flexible electronic skin with high performance pressure sensing based on PVDF/rGO/BaTiO3 composite thin film

The wearable intelligent electronic product similar to electronic skin has a great application prospect. However, flexible electronic with high performance pressure sensing functions are still facing great challenges. In this paper, the highly sensitive flexible electronic skin (FES) based on the PVDF/rGO/BaTiO₃ composite thin film was fabricated using the near-field electrohydrodynamic direct-writing (NFEDW) method. The PVDF/rGO/BaTiO₃ composite solution was directly written on flexible substrate by the NFEDW method to fabricate FES with micro/nano fiber structure, which has the function of sensing pressure with high sensitivity and fast response. The surface morphology and microstructure were characterized by SEM, AFM, and optical microscope in detail. The fabricated FES has high sensitivity (59 kPa⁻¹) and faster response time (130 ms). FES has been successfully applied to the detection of human motion and subtle physiological signals. The experimental results show that FES has good stability and reliability. FES can recognize human motion, and it has a broad application prospect in the field of wearable devices.     

Confidence limits for Weibull parameters estimated using linear least squares analysis

Confidence limits (at selected levels of 68.27%, 90%, 95% and 99%) for unbiased estimation of Weibull parameters obtained using linear least squares (LLS) analysis were investigated in this paper. A Monte Carlo procedure was used to obtain probability distributions for unbiased estimates of Weibull modulus, m, and Weibull scale parameter, S_o, as a function of total specimen number, N (10 ≤ N ≤ 200), and m (1 ≤ m ≤ 25). Inspection of the probability distributions indicated that confidence limits for m depended only on N whereas those for S_o depended on both N and m. Whilst the determination of confidence limits for m proved to be relatively straightforward, the respective values for S_o were obtained by fitting an empirical equation to the S_o probability distributions approximated by a Gaussian curve. Example values of m and S_o confidence limits for selected N have been presented in this work.     

Comparison of diagnostic accuracy between ^18F-FDG PET and PET/CT for pulmonary neoplasm

Aimed at comparing diagnostic accuracy of 18F-FDG PET with PET/CT for pulmonary neoplasm,a study based on multi-center clinical trial of the diagnoses,in randomized and semi-blind ways,was executed from January 2006 to June 2007.It included 55 patients,i.e.16 with histopathologically proved lung tumors,16 with tuberculosis and 23 with benign lesions (inflammation,pseudotumor,granuloma,fibrosis and others).The histopathologic and clinic results were served as reference standard.Statistical significances in pulmonary nodule diagnosis between 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT were determined with 95% confidence interval obtained by ROC analysis.The 18F-FDG PET detected lung neoplasm with a sensitivity of 87.5% (14/16),a specificity of 59.0% (23/39),an accuracy of 67.3% (37/55) and a positive-likelihood ratio of 2.13.The 18F-FDG PET/CT detected lung neoplasm with a sensitivity of 93.8% (15/16),a specificity of 61.5% (24/39),an accuracy of 70.9% (39/55) and a positive-likelihood ratio of 2.43.The area under curves (AUC) of 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT were 0.803±0.068 and 0.799±0.063,respectively.It can be concluded that the diagnostic accuracy for malignant pulmonary nodules between 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT was not statistically different.     

临床护理路径在脑出血患者护理中的应用

目的 探讨临床护理路径在脑出血患者中的应用价值.方法 选取120例脑出血患者为研究对象,将其按不同的护理方法分为2组.观察组（n=60）采用临床护理路径进行护理,对照组（n=60）采用传统的护理模式进行护理,观察2组患者对护理的满意度及相关临床指标.结果 观察组在技术质量安全、服务及时、健康教育、人文关怀、服务态度、出入院教育等方面满意度明显优于对照组（P＜0.01）;观察组患者住院时间、住院费用、并发症发生率均明显少于对照组（P＜0.01）;出院后3个月观察组FIM评分和Fugl-Meyer评分明显高于对照组（P＜0.01）.结论 临床护理路径在脑出血护理中是一种有效的护理模式,可以有效提高患者满意度和临床疗效.     

人参皂苷诱导骨髓间充质干细胞对急性肝功能衰竭大鼠肝组织再生及Wnt/β-catenin信号表达的影响

目的:分析人参皂苷诱导骨髓间充质干细胞（BMSC）对急性肝功能衰竭（ALF）大鼠肝组织再生及Wnt/β-catenin信号表达的影响。方法:选取SPF级Wistar雄性大鼠66只,其中1只行BMSCs培养,随机选取50只大鼠制备ALF模型,24 h后随机选取其中5只断颈处死,依据大鼠肝功能与组织病理学判别其是否成功造模。剩余15只大鼠将等剂量0.9%氯化钠溶液腹腔注入,作为正常组。成功造模的45只大鼠随机分成3组,分别为BMSCs组、模型组及人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组,每组各15只。造模后6 h,模型组和正常组大鼠由尾静脉注入1 mL细胞培养液,BMSCs组注入1 mL BMSCs悬液（细胞浓度2.0×109/L）,人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组注入1 mL人参皂苷诱导分化BMSCs悬液（细胞浓度2.0×109/L）,连续给药10 d。观察大鼠肝脏组织病理状况,血清总胆红素（TBil） 、AST、ALT、TNF-α、IL-6含量,肝组织内Wnt7b、Wnt7a及Wnt2基因表达。结果:正常组大鼠肝细胞无坏死、变性,整齐排列,肝小叶结构清晰,汇管区内没有炎性细胞浸润;模型组大鼠肝细胞表征为广泛坏死,肝小叶内全部肝细胞溶解坏死,网状的支架发生塌陷,汇管区和周边存在大量粒细胞、单核细胞与淋巴细胞的浸润,残余肝细胞变性、肿胀且伴随胆汁淤积;BMSCs组及人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组大鼠肝小叶结构趋向完整,肝细胞坏死、变性数量减少,汇管区内有少许炎性细胞浸润,人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组又优于BMSCs组。和正常组相比,模型组大鼠血清TBil、AST、ALT、IL-6及TNF-α含量上升;和模型组相比,BMSCs组、人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组大鼠血清TBil、AST、ALT、IL-6及TNF-α含量降低;和BMSCs组相比,人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组大鼠血清TBil、AST、ALT、IL-6及TNF-α含量降低,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。和正常组相比,模型组大鼠肝组织内Wnt7b、Wnt7a、Wnt2 mRNA相对表达量降低;和模型组相比,BMSCs组、人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组大鼠肝组织内Wnt7b、Wnt7a、Wnt2 mRNA相对表达量升高;和BMSCs组相比,人参皂苷诱导BMSCs组大鼠肝组织内Wnt7b、Wnt7a、Wnt2 mRNA相对表达量升高,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论:人参皂苷诱导BMSCs可显著改善ALF大鼠肝功能,其作用机制可能为激活Wnt/β-catenin信号通路加速肝脏再生。     

Effects of Clinorotation on Growth and Chlorophyll Content of Rice Seeds

Microgravity, as a different environment, has been shown to affect plant growth and development (Sievers et al. 1996; Sack 1997). In the present study, effects of slow clinorotation (2 rpm) on growth and chlorophyll content in rice (variety: PRH-10) seedlings were investigated. Rice seeds were clinorotated continuously for 3, 5 and 7 days under ambient conditions. Root and shoot lengths and weights of rice seedlings were measured on the third, fifth and seventh day. Chlorophyll was extracted using N, N-Dimethylformamide (DMF). Absorption and fluorescence spectra of chlorophyll were recorded. Chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll contents were calculated from absorption spectra using Arnon’s method. Results showed an increase in root and shoot lengths in clinorotated samples. Similar results were obtained for root and shoot weights. Absorption spectra of chlorophyll showed no shift in the absorption peaks. Chlorophyll content was increased in clinorotated samples as compared to the controls. Interestingly, the difference between chlorophyll content in control and clinorotated samples decreased as the number of days of clinorotation increased. Chlorophyll a/b ratio was lowered in clinorotated samples as compared to the controls. These results suggest that slow clinorotation (2 rpm) affects plant growth and chlorophyll content in rice seedlings.     

Finite element analysis of constant-power invasive microwave coagulation of liver tumors

Invasive microwave coagulation (IMC) therapy is a newly developed method for the treatment of liver tumors. In this paper, the constant-power IMC therapy is discussed. Three-dimensional finite element analysis for "alternative" heating pattern and a large blood vessel bioheat model are performed. The objective is to study: (i) the effects of "alternative" heating pattern of invasive microwave antennas on reducing the peak temperature which can be up to 140℃. Therefore, "alternative" heating pattern can improve the security of IMC; (ii) modeling impact of large vessels on heat transfer of surrounding tissue and the formation of the coagulation lesion. Corresponding in vivo pig experiments are provided to compare with the simulation results. The results indicate that: (i) the "alternative" heating pattern was efficient in reducing the peak temperature and diminishing the dimension of "super hot" area; (ii) the heat loss due to the cooling of the large blood vessel is so great that attempting to compensate     

鲜红斑痣光动力治疗数学模型及临床验证

为了研究光动力治疗(PDT)中各个因素作用的规律,帮助临床采取有效的治疗方案,针对鲜红斑痣(PWS)组织特性,将光动力治疗中组织光分布、单线态氧产生、光敏剂漂白过程和光敏剂扩散过程结合起来,建立适合于光动力治疗鲜红斑痣病变的系统模型。利用建立的模型,对临床中出现的第二光斑治疗效果差的问题进行仿真研究,发现影响其治疗效果的因素,并通过仿真实验提出改进其治疗效果的新方案。通过临床实验,证明了新方案的有效性和模型的有效性。研究结果说明,针对特定的病例条件建立仿真模型,通过仿真实验可以为临床和理论研究提供一种有效的分析方法。     

基于模型检验的规划综述

基于模型检验的规划是当今通用的规划研究的热点,其求解效率比较高.详细阐述了基于模型检验的规划的发展与研究现状.介绍了基于模型检验的规划的基本框架,分别阐述了模型检验技术在规划领域的重要应用,并介绍了两种典型的基于模型检验的规划工具,分析了今后的发展趋势.