Decoder side information generation techniques in Wyner-Ziv video coding: a review

Multimedia Tools and Applications - In Wyner-Ziv (WZ) video coding, decoder side information (SI) takes a key role in a WZ video codec among other building blocks. In this paper, we review the...     

Fracture Mode of Martensite-Austenite Constituents Containing Multiphase Steel Controlled by Microstructural and Micromechanical Aspects

The fracture mode in different M-A constituents containing multiphase steels under impact load was examined considering their microstructural and micromechanical aspects. The results showed that a ductile fracture develops in the fine-grained bainitic ferrite/M-A multiphase by microvoids initiation and coalescence, while cleavage develops in the coarse-grained polygonal ferrite/M-A multiphase by microcracks initiation and propagation, due to their diversities in morphologies of microstructural components and microhardness difference between phases.     

藏族风情自驾旅游区概念规划——以四川松潘县林坡村为例

四川省甘(孜)—阿(坝)民族地区自然环境优美,民族文化浓郁,旅游资源丰富,近年来吸引了大批自驾游客。甘(孜)—阿(坝)地区松潘县川主寺镇林坡村基于生态和少数民族特色村寨保护的理念,围绕区域"硬资源"(自然景观)和"软资源"(民族特色风情)来构建旅游发展格局,形成了民族特色鲜明、生态可持续发展的体验式自驾旅游区。     

固定化生物硅藻土强化CAST工艺处理含盐污水研究

采用9%聚乙烯醇+0.5%海藻酸钠包埋耐盐菌群的固定化生物硅藻土小球投加到循环式活性污泥(CAST)反应器中,对比传统CAST工艺和投加固定化小球的CAST工艺对含盐污水COD和氨氮的去除效果,考察固定化生物硅藻土小球强化CAST工艺处理含盐污水性能。试验结果表明:在相同运行条件下,投加固定化生物硅藻土小球的CAST工艺出水COD、氨氮去除率基本维持在88%和90%以上,与传统CAST工艺相比分别提高了15%和10%。同时,向CAST工艺添加固定化生物硅藻土有助于维持反应器中微生物浓度稳定,提高出水水质及其稳定性。     

车用尿素的发展问题及趋势分析

随着人们的环保意识越来越强,雾霾、PM2.5等词汇出现的频率也越来越高。治理雾霾已经上升到国家层面,其中机动车尾气排放是雾霾的重要来源,车用尿素在尾气减排的重要性不可忽视,本文从环保和市场角度分析车用尿素未来的发展趋势。     

In Silico Analysis and Experimental Validation of Active Compounds from Cichorium intybus L. Ameliorating Liver Injury

This study aimed at investigating the possible mechanisms of hepatic protective activity of Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) in acute liver injury. Pathological observation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection and measurements of biochemical indexes on mouse models proved hepatic protective effect of Cichorium intybus L. Identification of active compounds in Cichorium intybus L. was executed through several methods including ultra performance liquid chromatography/time of flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-TOF-MS). Similarity ensemble approach (SEA) docking, molecular modeling, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation were applied in this study to explore possible mechanisms of the hepato-protective potential of Cichorium intybus L. We then analyzed the chemical composition of Cichorium intybus L., and found their key targets. Furthermore, in vitro cytological examination and western blot were used for validating the efficacy of the selected compounds. In silico analysis and western blot together demonstrated that selected compound 10 in Cichorium intybus L. targeted Akt-1 in hepatocytes. Besides, compound 13 targeted both caspase-1 and Akt-1. These small compounds may ameliorate liver injury by acting on their targets, which are related to apoptosis or autophagy. The conclusions above may shed light on the complex molecular mechanisms of Cichorium intybus L. acting on hepatocytes and ameliorating liver injury.