Chest X-ray enhancement to interpret pneumonia malformation based on fuzzy soft set and Dempster–Shafer theory of evidence

Image enhancement algorithms are commonly used to increase the contrast and visual quality of low-dose x-ray images. This paper proposes an automated enhancement method using soft fuzzy sets with a new decision-making scheme based on Dempster-Shafer theory of evidence for the visual interpretation of pneumonia malformation in low-dose x-ray images, called as XEFSDS. The XEFSDS model first generates an original source x-ray image into a complementary image, then each original and complement image is applied to the characterized image object and background areas of fuzzy space. The S-function is utilized to define fuzzy soft sets for the classification of gray level ambiguity in both images, and hence a decision criterion via Dempster-Shafer approach and fuzzy interval has been adapted to discriminate uncertainties on the pixel intensity and the spatial information. Modified membership grade operations have been performed on each object/background area, and Werner’s AND/OR operator (an aggregation operator) has been utilized to build a new membership function from two modified membership functions. Finally, an enhanced image is obtained from the new membership function via defuzzification. Experiments on different pneumonia X-ray images demonstrate that the XEFSDS scheme produces better results than the existing methods. To show the advantages of the XEFSDS scheme, we have executed a segmentation based examination on enhanced image for the detection of pneumonia malformation as well as abnormal lobe (lobar pneumonia) or bronchopneumonia.     

Anticancer activity of flavonoids accompanied by redox state modulation and the potential for a chemotherapeutic strategy

Since researchers began studying the mechanism of flavonoids’ anticancer activity, little attention has been focused on the modulation of redox state in cells as a potential chemotherapeutic strategy. However, recent studies have begun identifying that the anticancer effect of flavonoids occurs both in their antioxidative activity which scavenges ROS and their prooxidative activity which generates ROS. Against this backdrop, this study attempts to achieve a comprehensive analysis of the individual and separate study findings regarding flavonoids’ modulation of redox state in cancer cells. It focuses on the mechanism behind the anticancer effect, and mostly on the modulation of redox potential by flavonoids such as quercetin, hesperetin, apigenin, genistein, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), luteolin and kaempferol in both in vitro and animal models. In addition, the clinical applications of and bioavailability of flavonoids were reviewed to help build a treatment strategy based on flavonoids’ prooxidative potential.     

小微数据包高效无线传输技术的发展和趋势

5G-NR和B5G系统都需能高效地支持小微数据包(块)的传输,且在不同的无线传输技术(如宽带或超低时延)之间快速灵活地切换。系统梳理和比较和小微数据包(块)相关的多种无线传输技术,如两步RACH、预配置授权和公共资源竞争等,分析它们对3GPP各个系统和各个RAN协议的影响和复杂度优劣等,并进一步展望其未来发展和应用趋势。     

Enhanced transduction coefficient in piezoelectric PZT ceramics by mixing powders calcined at different temperatures

Large transduction coefficient ($d_{33}\times g_{33}$) is difficult to obtain in piezoelectric ceramics because these two parameters show opposite trends with compositional modifications. Herein, the Pb(Zr_0.53Ti_0.47)O₃ ceramic powders were calcinated under different temperatures (A:830 °C, B:860 °C, and C:890 °C), and then mixed together according to different weight ratios (1A:1B:1C, 1A:2B:1C, 1A:2B:3C and 3A:2B:1C) for ceramics preparation. Both d₃₃ and g₃₃ are improved successfully, and the transduction coefficient with the weight ratio of 1A:2B:3C reaches up to 17,500 × 10⁻¹⁵ m²/N, which is 60 % higher than that with the powders calcinated under 830 °C, and at least twice those of commercial PZT-4, PZT-5A and PZT-8 ceramics. The improved transduction coefficient is owing to the enhanced piezoelectric constant and spontaneous polarization resulted from the increased grain size, relative density and the fraction of tetragonal phase. These results indicate that this is a simple but effective way to tailor the transduction coefficient in piezoelectric ceramics.     

甲烷水合物热稳定性的研究

研究了在阴离子表面活性剂十二烷基硫酸钠(SDS)体系中甲烷水合物在冰点以下的常压分解规律。研究结果表明,静态下生成的甲烷水合物较动态下的分解速度低;在262·15~268·15K在之间,甲烷水合物的分解速度随着温度的降低而升高;在此范围以外,甲烷水合物的分解速度随着温度的降低而降低;在262·15~272·15K之间存在最低分解速度,其中在268·15K,甲烷水合物的分解速度最低。利用外推法计算268·15K时甲烷水合物完全分解需要25d,说明水合物的自我保存性质对气体水合物储运技术具有重要意义。     

浅析医药包装

随着市场经济的深入，医药包装正成为我国经济发展的朝阳产业，文中意在介绍先进的医药包装材料。分析其应用情况及发展趋势和动态。     

微腔与腔量子电动力学研究进展

光学微腔中原子之自发辐射与自由空间中原子的自发辐射有着重要的不同。微腔能够控制腔内原子的自发辐射，使自发辐射得到抑制或增强，并有可能使自发辐射成为一个可逆过程。由此发展起来的腔量子电动力学能够阐述腔场与原子的相互作用。本文简要介绍了这一研究领域的背景和进展，同时介绍了微腔的重要应用一无阈值激光器。     

基于服务器端会话追踪的Web查询服务的研究

在探讨了Web查询服务的典型模型后,论文阐述了服务器端会话追踪机制的实现方式,设计了基于服务器端会话追踪的Web查询服务的典型解决方案。该设计方案可以较为安全地保存和维护客户的上下文信息,可靠地跟踪用户查询所处的状态,有效地实现有状态的Web查询服务。     

复合材料层合曲梁分层问题的解析解法

根据叠加原理将含有分层的复合材料层合曲梁在横向载荷作用下的受力状态分解为在面受力状态与出面受力状态,再将出面受力状态分解为无分层曲梁受横向载荷状态与含分层曲梁承受附加剪切载荷状态。将分层问题归结为在附加剪切载荷状态中,层合梁附加位移与附加应力的分析,并据此建立了一个简单的力学模型。最后得到了由分层引起的附加位移与应力的解析解答,并用能量释放率方法确定了应力强度因子。     

一次量子通信QKD和QA协议

提出一种通过一次量子通信同时实现密钥分发(QKD)和量子认证(QA)的方案.此方案基于GHZ态的相关性,事先在|△＞态制备n对处于纠缠态的量子位.最后证明了此协议是有效和绝对安全的.