Clinical observations of the effect of orthokeratology in children with myopic anisometropia

PurposeTo evaluate the clinical effect of orthokeratology in controlling myopia and treating anisometropia among children with myopic anisometropia.MethodsA total of 108 myopic anisometropic children aged 8–16 years old who wore orthokeratology lenses in both eyes were enrolled in this study and followed up for over 1 year. The more severely myopic eye of each patient was assigned to the more myopic group (108 eyes), with a mean spherical equivalent refraction of −4.25 (−5.00, −3.38) D; the opposite eye of each patient was assigned to the less myopic group (108 eyes), with a refraction of −2.75 (−3.63, −1.88) D. This study observed and analyzed changes in ocular parameters after orthokeratology (Wilcoxon signed-rank test).ResultsIn children who wore orthokeratology lenses for approximately 1 year, the level of anisometropia significantly dropped from 1.38 (1.13, 1.75) D to 1.25 (1.13, 1.75) D (P = .005). The difference between the axial lengths of the two eyes significantly dropped from 0.54 (0.37, 0.74) mm to 0.46 (0.28, 0.67) mm (P< .0001).ConclusionsOrthokeratology seemed to be more effective at delaying the progression of myopia in the more myopic eyes than in the less myopic eyes of myopic anisometropic children. Orthokeratology lenses are suitable for anisometropic children, although the effectiveness of orthokeratology against anisometropia requires additional follow-up time for further observation and study.     

Microstructure evolution of Ti5Si3 in Cu-Ti-Si alloys

The Cu-Ti-Si alloys containing in-situ formed Ti_5Si_3 are prepared.In order to clarify the Ti_5Si_3 formation processes and its microstructure characteristics,the as-cast and deeply etched Cu-Ti-Si alloys with different compositions and cooling rates were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM),transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD).It is found that the eutectic Ti_5Si_3 phases in Cu-Ti-Si alloys are rod-like with hexagonal cross section which tend to intertwine with each other to form a firm skeleton like a bird nest structure which can make the alloys keep their original shape even after etching off the Cu matrix.In addition,there is Cu in the center of many Ti_5Si_3 rods,resulting in a core-shell structure.With the increase of the cooling rate,Ti_5Si_3 distributes more uniformly,and the diameter of Ti_5Si_3 significantly decreases,with a minimum size of less than 100 nm,while the aspect ratio of Ti_5Si_3 increases.     

改良半固体四硫磺酸钠煌绿培养基用于鸡肉中沙门菌的检测

目的使用改良半固体四硫磺酸钠煌绿(MSTT)培养基对鸡肉样品中的沙门菌进行初筛,作为附加步骤对ISO 6579.2002方法进行改良,以节约人力物力和时间。方法将MSTT培养基经虹吸法装入玻璃毛细管,插入预增菌液或增菌液类液体培养基,使半固体培养基和液体培养基相结合,预增菌或增菌过程同动力增菌过程同步进行。此外对使用MSTT培养基改良ISO 6579.2002方法分为纯菌种组和自然鸡肉样品组分别试验,并对结果进行评估。结果应用改良ISO 6579.2002方法,沙门菌株检出率纯菌种组为98%(126/129),自然污染的沙门菌阳性鸡肉样品检出率为92%(35/38),而原ISO 6579.2002方法对自然污染的沙门菌阳性鸡肉样品检出率为87%(33/38),低于改良法;与原方法相比,72%(264/367)的阴性样品不需要进一步分离和鉴定试验。结论应用MSTT培养基改良后的ISO 6579.2002方法能够应用于鸡肉中沙门菌的检测,且优势明显。     

Performance and suitability assessment of controlled islanding methods for online WAMPAC application

Controlled islanding can be used as an efficient action to prevent catastrophic blackouts. It splits a power system into a group of stable islands, according to an islanding solution that has been generated using an islanding method. A detailed understanding of these methods is a sound basis for the development of feasible controlled islanding methods for future networks. In this paper three methods (a) Ordered Binary Decision Diagram, (b) Weak Connection and (c) Spectral Clustering, are selected as typical islanding methods. The paper presents an analysis of their essential differences and their potential suitability for use as part of a practical implementation of controlled islanding. They are critically assessed and contrasted in terms of the objective function, graph model, solving algorithm and time complexity. The key difference between these methods is the nature of the objective function used: minimal power imbalance, minimal dynamic coupling or minimal power-flow disruption. A different objective function may require a different graph model and a different solution algorithm, which may result in the islanding methods having different time complexities and produce different islanding boundaries for the same network. Each method is applied to the IEEE 118-bus system to explore their strengths and weaknesses. Criteria for the selection of a suitable, practical method are discussed, as is the feasibility of Controlled Islanding as a WAMPAC application.     

Energy-absorption-based explanation of the photocatalytic activity enhancement mechanism of TiO2 nanofibers

As is reported, the photocatalytic activity will increase significantly when TiO₂ nanoparticles are agglomerated into TiO₂ nanofibers (NFs), but the photocatalytic activity enhancement mechanisms are still not fully understood. As is widely accepted, the optical absorption process plays a key role in photocatalysis, and it can even be said that the optical absorption capability of the photocatalyst directly determines its photocatalytic activity, while the influence of the structure on the optical absorption characteristics of TiO₂ has largely been ignored in the existing explanations. In this paper, optical simulations are introduced into analyzing optical characteristics of TiO₂ Nanofibers with which, the photocatalytic activity enhancement mechanism is further discussed, and a photocatalytic activity enhancement mechanism of TiO₂ Nanofibers is proposed.     

A bilinear differential forms approach to parametric structured state-space modelling

We use one-variable Loewner techniques to compute polynomial-parametric models for MIMO systems from vector-exponential data gathered at various points in the parameter space. Instrumental in our approach are the connections between vector-exponential modelling via bilinear differential forms and the Loewner framework.     

多中心骨巨细胞瘤9例报道与文献分析

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, radiographic and histiopathologic features of multicentric giant cell tumor of bone. Methods: All the clinical data of twenty tumors in nine patients of multicentric giant cell tumor that underwent surgical treatment in our department from 1990 to 2010 were retrospectively reviewed, which included three males and six females. The patients ranged from 15 to 45 years at diagnosis, with an average age of 22.3 years. Three of the patients were younger than twenty years of age. Most tumors arose in long bones, especially around the knee. Radiographically, the tumors in long bones usually manifested as expansive lytic lesions involving the metaphysis and extending into the epiphysis. Three tumors in three patients were confined to the metaphysis, and one tumor exhibited bone-forming lesions. All tumors were treated with curettage or resection. Results: The typical "giant cell" could be found in the oncologic examination in all cases. In some areas, such as the fibrohistiocytic regions, reactive bone forming and aneurysmal bone cyst-like changes could be found. Follow-up averaged 3.5 years, ranging from 6 months to 12 years. There was a recurrence of three tumors, and one patient died of pulmonary metastasis. Conclusion: Multicentric giant cell tumor occur often in younger patients than do solitary giant cell tumor. They are frequently present around the knee, and confined to the metaphysis. Each tumor arose independently, rather than being in multiple sites of metastatic lesion that develop from a single tumor. The risk of recurrence depends on the type of surgery that is performed.     

痹病常用中成药的现代研究及合理应用

痹病是临床常见病、多发病,缠绵难愈。本文针对引发痹病的病因,分析总结了不同类型痹病常用中成药的药物组成、药理作用及应用注意,旨为合理应用中成药治疗痹病提供参考。     

Microsoft.NET Compact FrameWork 2.0中数据访问模型解析

Microsoft.NET Compact Framework2.0数据访问模型的对象为DataSet、TableAdapter和BindingSouce.三个对象的应用为:首先使用TableAdapter的Fill方法,将数据库中的数据填充到DataSet中;然后使用BindingSouce对象,将DataSet中数据绑定到用户控件,BindingSouce的Position属性可控制DataSet数据光标的移动.     

Application of microfiltration systems coupled with powdered activated carbon to river water treatment

A bench scale submerged microfiltration system coupled with high concentration of PAC (powdered activated carbon) was applied in order to purify a river water containing secondary effluent. The system was operated with four different modes: Run-1, -2, -3 and -4. The PAC concentration was set at 0, 4 and 40 g/L with same filtration rate of 1.0 m/d (42 L/m²/h) which correspond to Run-1, -2 and -3. In Run-4, the filtration rate was set at 0.5 m/d (21 L/m²/h) with PAC concentration of 40 g/L. The effluent turbidity showed below 0.1 NTU for all runs, and the removal rates more than 90% were observed. As for TOC removal, almost no removal of TOC was observed in Run-1 while the higher removal rates were obtained with the higher dosage of powdered activated carbon. Run-3 and 4 with PAC dose of 40 g/L showed the removal of 85% regardless of the filtration rates. Removal of UV254 was similar to that of TOC: removal of 13% at Run-1 and 90% at Run-3 and -4. As for the filtration efficiency, an average filtration time for TMP to reach 60 kPa was checked for each runs. The filtration time of around 5 days was observed in Run-1 and Run-2, 2 days in Run-3 and 60 days in Run-4. According to the results, the effluent water quality got better with higher dose of PAC and the filtration efficiency was enhanced with higher dose of PAC and lower filtration time.