Severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)can induce acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and abdominal compartment syndrome(ACS).Although prone position ventilation(PPV)can improve outcomes in patients with ARDS,there is sig...Severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)can induce acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and abdominal compartment syndrome(ACS).Although prone position ventilation(PPV)can improve outcomes in patients with ARDS,there is significant controversy regarding its concurrent use with ACS owing to concerns of increased risk of intra-abdominal pressure(IAP).[1]We present a case of successful PPV application without adverse eff ects.展开更多
Transformers have become the dominant architecture for sequence modeling in natural language processing;however,their effectiveness critically depends on how positional information is encoded.Conventional positional e...Transformers have become the dominant architecture for sequence modeling in natural language processing;however,their effectiveness critically depends on how positional information is encoded.Conventional positional encodings,while effective,may have limited structural flexibility for capturing complex global sequence relationships.Recent quantum-inspired approaches have sought to address this limitation,yetmany either oversimplify quantum principles or introduce substantial computational or hardware overhead.We introduce a novel Quantum Fourier Transform(QFT)-inspired positional encoding scheme for transformers,motivated by the structured frequency representation of the QFT.Unlike prior approaches that either emulate quantum operations superficially or require complex circuit constructions,the proposed method provides a learnable hybrid encoding that preserves quantuminspired structure while remaining aligned with hardware-efficient circuit primitives and structurally compatible with future near-term quantum implementations.Experiments on WikiText-103 indicate that the proposed encoding achieves competitive perplexity,improved robustness to input scrambling,and stable training behavior relative to alternative quantum-inspired baselines under the evaluated settings.Preliminary circuit-level simulations further suggest favorable noise resilience of the associated encoding primitives.These findings support the potential utility of incorporating quantum-inspired design principles into deep learning architectures and provide a foundation for future exploration at the interface of quantum computing and transformer-based natural language processing(NLP).展开更多
Objective:To analyze the types,directions,and intensities of nystagmus occurring during each step(positions 2,3,and 4)of the Epley maneuver in patients with posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional ve...Objective:To analyze the types,directions,and intensities of nystagmus occurring during each step(positions 2,3,and 4)of the Epley maneuver in patients with posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV),and to explore their relationship with a positive Dix-Hallpike test at 24-48 hours post-maneuver,indicating incomplete canalith clearance.Methods:Clinical data from 60 patients with unilateral posterior semicircular canal canalithiasis were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent a standard Epley maneuver under video nystagmography(VNG)monitoring.The direction and slow phase velocity(SPV)of nystagmus were recorded at each repositioning step.The need for a second repo-sitioning was determined by repeat Dix-Hallpike test 24-48 hours after the maneuver.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associations between nystagmus characteristics at each step and the need for a second procedure.Sensitivity,specificity,and predictive values were calculated.Results:Among 60 patients,19(31.7%)required a second repositioning.Univariate analysis showed that reverse nystagmus at position 3,reverse nystagmus at position 4,reverse nystagmus at either position 3 or 4,SPV of reverse nystagmus at position 4≥10°/s,diagnostic vertical SPV≥20°/s,and latency≤2 s were significantly associated with the need for a second procedure(all P0.05).All four patients who exhibited down-beating nystagmus did not require a second procedure.Conclusion:During the Epley maneuver,reverse nystagmus occurring at position 4 is the strongest predictor of the need for a second repositioning,with a positive predictive value exceeding 94%.Down-beating nystagmus indicates a favorable outcome and was associated with a lower probability of requiring a second repositioning.Real-time nystagmus feedback during the procedure allows early identification of high-risk patients and enables optimized,individualized follow-up strategies.展开更多
Monocular visual positioning systems are valued for their low cost and straightforward calibration.However,the lack of real-scale information and the complexity of initialization processes limit their application in s...Monocular visual positioning systems are valued for their low cost and straightforward calibration.However,the lack of real-scale information and the complexity of initialization processes limit their application in scenarios requiring accurate absolute positioning.Existing solutions present trade-offs:markerless approaches depend on environmental priors(e.g.,fixed camera height constraints)for scale recovery,while marker-based methods typically necessitate that target patterns remain within the camera’s field of view throughout the process.To address these challenges,we propose a 3D target-assisted initialization method that enables scale recovery with just two target images.This modular approach can be seamlessly integrated into monocular simultaneous localization and mapping(SLAM)frameworks.We validated our proposed initialization method through integration with ORB-SLAM3 and semi-direct visual odometry(SVO).Experimental results demonstrated that our method provides real-scale information without compromising real-time performance,making it suitable for applications such as indoor navigation and industrial robot localization,where accurate absolute positioning is essential.展开更多
Precisely controlling acid center position in zeolites is still challenging.Pentene monomolecular cracking offers an ideal route to maximize ethylene and propylene yields simultaneously.To reveal the relationship betw...Precisely controlling acid center position in zeolites is still challenging.Pentene monomolecular cracking offers an ideal route to maximize ethylene and propylene yields simultaneously.To reveal the relationship between acid site distribution in FER-zeolite and pentene monomolecular cracking activity,this study proposes a novel strategy integrating pyridine pre-adsorption with K+ exchange modification to selectively shield acid sites within FER cages,while phosphorus modification is employed to selectively passivate acid sites in 10-MR channels and on the external surface.Adsorption infrared(IR)spectroscopy(CD3CN-IR,Py-IR,and 2,6-DMPy-IR),and OH-IR characterization verified the selectivity and efficiency of these modification process.FER zeolites with distinct acid site distributions exhibit typical monomolecular cracking characteristics in pentene cracking,where the pentene cracking activity is linearly related to the acid density in the 10-MR channel and independent of the FER cage acidity.This result identifies 10-MR channel as primary pentene monomolecular cracking reaction position for the first time,providing a theoretical basis for designing zeolite catalysts that maximize ethylene and propylene production.The synergistic application of the pre-adsorption-K+exchange modiϐication strategy using different size basic molecules and phosphorus modification will provide an effective approach for precise control of acid site locations in zeolites with diverse pore/cavities architectures.展开更多
The high-quality assembly of Large Aircraft Components(LACs)is essential in modern aviation manufacturing.Numerical control locators are employed for the posture adjustment of LAC,yet the system's multi-input mult...The high-quality assembly of Large Aircraft Components(LACs)is essential in modern aviation manufacturing.Numerical control locators are employed for the posture adjustment of LAC,yet the system's multi-input multi-output,nonlinearity,and strong coupling presents significant challenges.The substantial internal force generated during the adjustment process can potentially damage the LAC and degrade the assembly quality.Hence,a workspace-based hybrid force position control scheme was developed to achieve high quality assembly with high-precision and lower internal force.Firstly,an offline workspace analysis with inherent geometric characteristics to form time-varying posture error constraint.Then,the posture error is integrated into the online position axis control to ensure tracking the ideal posture,while the force control axis compensates for posture deviation by minimizing internal force,thereby achieving high precision and low internal force.Finally,the effectiveness was demonstrated through experiments.The root mean square errors of orientation and position are 104 rad and 0.1 mm,respectively.A reduction in internal force can range from 10.96%to 57.4%compared to the traditional method.Key points'max position error is decreased from 0.32 mm to 0.18 mm,satisfying the 0.5 mm tolerance.Therefore,the proposed method will help promote the development of high-performance manufacturing.展开更多
Rotating Single-Baseline Interferometer(RSBI)systems have attracted considerable attention for Direct Position Determination(DPD)due to their simplicity and high localization accuracy.Nevertheless,the growing complexi...Rotating Single-Baseline Interferometer(RSBI)systems have attracted considerable attention for Direct Position Determination(DPD)due to their simplicity and high localization accuracy.Nevertheless,the growing complexity of electromagnetic environments has led to scenarios with multiple time-frequency aliased sources,rendering conventional DPD methods for RSBI systems ineffective.Previous studies have predominantly concentrated on deploying antenna arrays and applying related signal-processing techniques for localization.Typically,these approaches necessitate that the number of physical antennas exceeds the number of sources.For RSBI systems already in practical operation,this would entail the installation of additional physical antennas,which implies equipment recycling and hardware upgrades.In numerous cases,such modifications are unfeasible.This paper proposes a novel Relative Offset-based Direct Position Determination(RO-DPD)method for RSBI systems that can handle multiple time-frequency aliased sources.The proposed method overcomes the challenge of simultaneous positioning without requiring hardware modifications by leveraging time accumulation and algorithmic enhancements.The implementation of the method involves three key steps.Firstly,the rotation of the interferometer is synthesized into a virtual Uniform Circular Array(UCA).Secondly,a novel estimation variable,termed relative offset,is introduced.The variable serves as an intermediate parameter to establish correlation equations between the positions of multiple time-frequency aliased sources and the intercepted signals.Thirdly,the relative offset model in the UCA is transformed into a virtual Uniform Linear Array(ULA)model,from which the cost function can be derived via the Spatial Smoothing(SS)MUSIC algorithm.Theoretical analysis and simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.Compared with traditional approaches,the RO-DPD method maintains the low complexity of RSBI systems while demonstrating robust performance in complex electromagnetic environments.展开更多
Dear Editor,This letter deals with the formation control problem of a multiagent system that moves along a closed curve and is subject to position constraints.A distributed formation control law is developed under whi...Dear Editor,This letter deals with the formation control problem of a multiagent system that moves along a closed curve and is subject to position constraints.A distributed formation control law is developed under which the position constraint of each agent can always be satisfied.Due to the existence of position constraints,prescribed formations generally cannot be achieved by the agents.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate and compare alterations in the effective lens position(ELP)and refractive outcomes among three distinct intraocular lens(IOL)types.METHODS:Patients with cataracts were enrolled and allocated to 3 group...AIM:To evaluate and compare alterations in the effective lens position(ELP)and refractive outcomes among three distinct intraocular lens(IOL)types.METHODS:Patients with cataracts were enrolled and allocated to 3 groups:Group A(implanted with the SN6CWS),Group B(implanted with the MI60),and Group C(implanted with the Aspira-aA).ELP measurements were obtained with swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT)at 1d,1wk,1mo,and 3mo postoperatively.Subjective refraction assessments were conducted at 1wk,1mo,and 3mo following surgery.RESULTS:The study included 189 eyes of 150 cataract patients(66 males).There were 77 eyes in Group A,55 eyes in Group B,and 57 eyes in Group C.The root mean square of the ELP(ELPRMS)within the initial 3mo was significantly lower for Group A than for Groups B and C.Refractive changes within Group A were not significant across the time points of 1wk,1mo,and 3mo.Conversely,both Group B and Group C demonstrated statistically significant shifts toward hyperopia from 1wk to 3mo postsurgery.CONCLUSION:Among the three IOLs examined,the SN6CWS IOL showes the greatest stability during the first 3mo postoperatively.Between 1wk and 3mo after surgery,notable hyperopic shifts are evident in eyes implanted with the MI60 and Aspira-aA IOLs,whereas refractive outcomes remain relatively constant in eyes implanted with SN6CWS IOLs.展开更多
In position-sensorless brushless direct current(DC)motors(BLDCMs)fed by a four-switch three-phase(FSTP)inverter,only two phases are fully controlled,while the remaining phase is tied to the midpoint of the split DC-li...In position-sensorless brushless direct current(DC)motors(BLDCMs)fed by a four-switch three-phase(FSTP)inverter,only two phases are fully controlled,while the remaining phase is tied to the midpoint of the split DC-link capacitors.The voltage pulses required by inductance-based initial position detection can cause unequal discharge of the series capacitors,shifting the neutral-point voltage away from half of DC-link voltage(Udc/2).This neutral-point drift breaks the spatial symmetry of the inverter voltage vectors,so the 360°electrical period can no longer be evenly partitioned into six sectors during initial rotor position detection.To address this issue,this paper proposes a detection-pulse injection sequence that explicitly accounts for the asymmetric voltage vectors of the FSTP inverter.With the proposed sequence,the initial rotor position can be identified within a 30°electrical sector.The method requires no additional voltage or current sensors,and experimental results confirm its feasibility.展开更多
The high-precision automatic positioning technology of the shearer is crucial for the automated and unmanned mining.However,the existing localization approaches commonly deliver inaccurate,unsatisfactory and unreliabl...The high-precision automatic positioning technology of the shearer is crucial for the automated and unmanned mining.However,the existing localization approaches commonly deliver inaccurate,unsatisfactory and unreliable results.In response to this challenge,we propose a novel cyclic positioning strategy to automatically migrate the anchor nodes group(ANG)after the completion of the current cutting operation,thereby achieving long-term period positioning.Meanwhile,we design an innovative technique that appropriately incorporates the shrinkage estimation method based on the minimum mean square error criterion(MMSEC),the improved diversity-guided quantum particle swarm optimization(QPSO),and the extended Kalman filter(EKF)to enhance the localization accuracy of the ultra-wideband(UWB)system in each cycle positioning.Firstly,the cycle positioning strategy and the calculation method of the ANG coordinate position are proposed at the end of fully mechanized mining face.Secondly,the MMSEC method is developed by taking into account of the large measurement noise in the underground environments,and the improved diversity-guided QPSO method is implemented to optimize the result of MMSEC approach.Subsequently,the EKF is executed to suppress the influence of distance residuals on the positioning accuracy and further refine the final estimation accuracy.Lastly,the experimental investigation is performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed cyclic positioning strategy.The experimental results sufficiently demonstrate that the developed MMSEC-QPSO-EKF technique significantly enhances localization accuracy and substantially outperforms the conventional methods,which is capable of achieving better estimation accuracy in each cycle positioning.The proposed cyclic positioning strategy can be successfully implemented,and the achieved accuracies are less than 0.2 m as the ANG is migrated three times,showcasing outstanding localization performance and robustness.展开更多
Objective: To analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of manual fetal head rotation in managing dystocia with occiput transverse or occiput posterior positions during labor. Methods: A total of 30 cases of mothers wi...Objective: To analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of manual fetal head rotation in managing dystocia with occiput transverse or occiput posterior positions during labor. Methods: A total of 30 cases of mothers with occiput transverse or occiput posterior dystocia admitted to our hospital from January to December 2023 were enrolled as study subjects, divided into an observation group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) based on treatment approach. The observation group received manual fetal head rotation therapy, while the control group underwent conventional expectant management. Comparative analyses were conducted regarding labor progression duration, mode of delivery, and incidence of maternal/fetal complications between the two groups. Results: The first and second stages of labor in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group;the spontaneous delivery rate was higher, and the incidence of maternal/fetal complications was lower, all demonstrating statistically significant differences (<0.05). Conclusion: Manual fetal head rotation is an effective intervention for managing occiput transverse or occiput posterior dystocia during labor, significantly reducing labor duration, improving spontaneous delivery rates, lowering complication rates, and offering a relatively simple and non-invasive procedure.展开更多
Laser nanofabrication with tightly focused ultrafast laser pulses enable versatile fabrication of arbitrary two-dimensional(2D)hree-dimensional(3D)microanostructures.Accurate positioning of the laser focal spot is cru...Laser nanofabrication with tightly focused ultrafast laser pulses enable versatile fabrication of arbitrary two-dimensional(2D)hree-dimensional(3D)microanostructures.Accurate positioning of the laser focal spot is crucial,especially for high-resolution integrated devices in 2D materials,requiring precise placement on atomically thin surfaces.However,uneven surfaces and surface tilt poses significant challenges.Existing methods to detect focal positions often involve complex setups with additional optical components or sensors,achieving limited accuracy.This study introduces a machine learning-based method to accurately detect the focal position during laser nanofabrication by analyzing the shape and intensity of the laser focal spot.We compare four machine learning methods:rational quadratic Gaussian process regression,kernel approximation least square,quadratic support vector machine,and trilayered neural network.Our experiments show that trilayered neural network(TNN)method achieves a detection accuracy of 257 nm(half the fabrication laser wavelength),surpassing the required accuracy for tightly focused laser beam(typically larger than one wavelength).This method can map focal positions along the fabrication trajectory to compensate for surface roughness or tilt.Moreover,it can be directly implemented in any laser nanofabrication system with a camera for in situ monitoring,without requiring additional optical components,indicating broad applicability.展开更多
We present the contribution of x-ray incident-position dependence on the absorber to the energy resolution of Ti/Au transition-edge sensors(TESs).The pulse height varies with the position due to insufficient thermal c...We present the contribution of x-ray incident-position dependence on the absorber to the energy resolution of Ti/Au transition-edge sensors(TESs).The pulse height varies with the position due to insufficient thermal conductivity and geometry of the absorber that degrades the measured energy resolution.We develop a three-dimensional(3D)electrothermal simulation model and thoroughly study the position dependent contribution to energy resolution(ΔEp)for two presentative absorber structures:an absorber directly deposited on the center of TES sensor(design A)and an absorber cantilevered on the TES sensor by several stems(design B).For design A with a 30μm×40μm Au absorberΔEpis found to be 9.4 eV,while it is reduced to 1.35 eV for design B with a 100μm×100μm Au absorber.Although the contribution of position dependence is relatively small,this study facilitates further optimization of the absorber structure to achieve enhanced energy resolution.展开更多
The fluorination strategy has been proven effective in significantly enhancing the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on non-fused ring electron acceptors(NFREAs).However,research on the impac...The fluorination strategy has been proven effective in significantly enhancing the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on non-fused ring electron acceptors(NFREAs).However,research on the impact of fluorination positions at side chains on NFREAs device performance remains scant.In this study,we introduce two isomeric NFREAs,designated as GA-2F-E and GA-2F,distinguished by their fluorination positions at the side chains.Both NFREAs share a thiophene[3,2-b]thiophene core,but their side chains differ:GA-2F-E features two(4-butylphenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl) amino groups,whereas GA-2F's side chains consist of bis(4-fluorophenyl)amino and bis(4-butylphenyl)amino groups attached to opposite sides of the core.To delve into the influence of fluorination positions on the optoelectronic properties,aggregation behavior,and overall efficiency of the acceptor molecules,a comprehensive investigation was conducted.The findings reveal that,despite similar photophysical properties and comparable absorption bandwidths,GA-2F-E,with fluorine atoms positioned on both sides of the molecular framework,demonstrates more compact π-π stacking,reduced bimolecular recombination,superior exciton transport,and a more balanced,higher mobility.As a result of these advantages,OSCs optimized with D18:GA-2F-E achieve a remarkable power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 16.45 %,surpassing the 15.83 %PCE of devices utilizing D18:GA-2F.This research underscores the potential of NFREAs in future applications and highlights the significance of fluorination positions in enhancing OSC performance,paving the way for the development of more efficient NFREAs.展开更多
Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic ...Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic unit mechanism with dual height positioning nodes.A parametric model is established,and its DOF are analyzed to confirm the mechanism's validity.The new tetrahedral basic unit mechanism constructed by this method is a single DOF mechanism and can locate different parabolic node heights.In order to further adapt to the parabolic and large aperture requirements of the deployable antenna of the truss,a combination unit and modular unit mechanism are developed based on this tetrahedral unit.The DOF and deployment characteristics of the modular unit mechanism are analyzed and validated through simulations.Various networking methods for the modular units are proposed,followed by a comprehensive performance comparison of different modular truss deployable antenna mechanisms.A prototype model of the modular unit mechanism is also developed,with deployment experiments demonstrating the mechanism's simplicity,low DOF,and large deployment ratio.The findings of this study provide a theoretical and technical basis for the future design and development of truss deployable antenna mechanisms.展开更多
Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(...Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(CSI)as real-valued inputs,potentially discarding useful information embedded in the original CSI.In addition,existing positioning models generally face the contradiction between computational complexity and positioning accuracy.To address these issues,we combine graph neural network(GNN)with complex-valued neural network(CVNN)to construct a lightweight indoor positioning model named CGNet.CGNet employs complexvalued convolution operation to directly process the original CSI data,fully exploiting the correlation between real and imaginary parts of CSI while extracting local features.Subsequently,the feature values are treated as nodes,and conditional position encoding(CPE)module is applied to add positional information.To reduce the number of connections in the graph structure and lower themodel complexity,feature information is mapped to an efficient graph structure through a dynamic axial graph construction(DAGC)method,with global features extracted usingmaximum relative graph convolution(MRConv).Experimental results show that,on the CTW dataset,CGNet achieves a 10%improvement in positioning accuracy compared to existing methods,while the number of model parameters is only 0.8 M.CGNet achieves excellent positioning accuracy with very few parameters.展开更多
In optimal observation conditions,the number of visible satellites from the four global navigation satellite systems(GNSSs)can rise to approximately 50.This substantially elevates the computational demands for positio...In optimal observation conditions,the number of visible satellites from the four global navigation satellite systems(GNSSs)can rise to approximately 50.This substantially elevates the computational demands for position determination.To expedite position calculations without compromising accuracy,we introduce a rapid satellite selection algorithm that merges the geometric distribution approach with the transformation formula technique.The dynamic environment presents more challenges compared with static positioning,being both intricate and less consistent.To bolster the precision and robustness of kinematic positioning,we present a four-GNSS fusion positioning algorithm grounded in the extended Kalman filter.Experimental results indicate that our proposed methodologies can attain centimeter-level precision and enhance computational efficiency.展开更多
Acromioclavicular joint dislocation(ACJD)is one of the shoulder girdle injuries that particularly affects young and active individuals.Although various surgical techniques have been developed for coracoclavicular liga...Acromioclavicular joint dislocation(ACJD)is one of the shoulder girdle injuries that particularly affects young and active individuals.Although various surgical techniques have been developed for coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction,TightRope fixation has gained popularity.The procedure relies on frequently repeated intraoperative fluoroscopy to ensure the accuracy of tunnel placement,which increases radiation exposure for both patients and surgical teams.In the recent issue of World Journal of Orthopedics,Chen et al present a novel three-point positioning technique designed to guide tunnel trajectory and implant placement while reducing fluoroscopy time during TightRope fixation.Their retrospective analysis of patients with acute Rockwood type III ACJD demonstrated favorable functional outcomes and,in particular,low intraoperative fluoroscopy exposure.In this editorial,we discuss the clinical significance of radiation reduction in shoulder surgery and highlight the importance of procedural innovations that improve surgical workflow without increasing technical complexity.Simplified intraoperative positioning strategies may represent an important step toward safer and more efficient minimally invasive acromioclavicular joint reconstruction.Furthermore,techniques that minimize radiation exposure while maintaining surgical precision may contribute to improved occupational safety in orthopedic practice.Such practical innovations could play an important role in the future evolution of image-guided shoulder surgery.展开更多
摘要Severe acute pancreatitis(SAP)can induce acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)and abdominal compartment syndrome(ACS).Although prone position ventilation(PPV)can improve outcomes in patients with ARDS,there is significant controversy regarding its concurrent use with ACS owing to concerns of increased risk of intra-abdominal pressure(IAP).[1]We present a case of successful PPV application without adverse eff ects.
基金Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University for funding this research work through the project number(PSAU/2025/01/35090).
摘要Transformers have become the dominant architecture for sequence modeling in natural language processing;however,their effectiveness critically depends on how positional information is encoded.Conventional positional encodings,while effective,may have limited structural flexibility for capturing complex global sequence relationships.Recent quantum-inspired approaches have sought to address this limitation,yetmany either oversimplify quantum principles or introduce substantial computational or hardware overhead.We introduce a novel Quantum Fourier Transform(QFT)-inspired positional encoding scheme for transformers,motivated by the structured frequency representation of the QFT.Unlike prior approaches that either emulate quantum operations superficially or require complex circuit constructions,the proposed method provides a learnable hybrid encoding that preserves quantuminspired structure while remaining aligned with hardware-efficient circuit primitives and structurally compatible with future near-term quantum implementations.Experiments on WikiText-103 indicate that the proposed encoding achieves competitive perplexity,improved robustness to input scrambling,and stable training behavior relative to alternative quantum-inspired baselines under the evaluated settings.Preliminary circuit-level simulations further suggest favorable noise resilience of the associated encoding primitives.These findings support the potential utility of incorporating quantum-inspired design principles into deep learning architectures and provide a foundation for future exploration at the interface of quantum computing and transformer-based natural language processing(NLP).
摘要Objective:To analyze the types,directions,and intensities of nystagmus occurring during each step(positions 2,3,and 4)of the Epley maneuver in patients with posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV),and to explore their relationship with a positive Dix-Hallpike test at 24-48 hours post-maneuver,indicating incomplete canalith clearance.Methods:Clinical data from 60 patients with unilateral posterior semicircular canal canalithiasis were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent a standard Epley maneuver under video nystagmography(VNG)monitoring.The direction and slow phase velocity(SPV)of nystagmus were recorded at each repositioning step.The need for a second repo-sitioning was determined by repeat Dix-Hallpike test 24-48 hours after the maneuver.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify associations between nystagmus characteristics at each step and the need for a second procedure.Sensitivity,specificity,and predictive values were calculated.Results:Among 60 patients,19(31.7%)required a second repositioning.Univariate analysis showed that reverse nystagmus at position 3,reverse nystagmus at position 4,reverse nystagmus at either position 3 or 4,SPV of reverse nystagmus at position 4≥10°/s,diagnostic vertical SPV≥20°/s,and latency≤2 s were significantly associated with the need for a second procedure(all P0.05).All four patients who exhibited down-beating nystagmus did not require a second procedure.Conclusion:During the Epley maneuver,reverse nystagmus occurring at position 4 is the strongest predictor of the need for a second repositioning,with a positive predictive value exceeding 94%.Down-beating nystagmus indicates a favorable outcome and was associated with a lower probability of requiring a second repositioning.Real-time nystagmus feedback during the procedure allows early identification of high-risk patients and enables optimized,individualized follow-up strategies.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Program Project of Tianjin(No.24ZXZSSS00300)。
摘要Monocular visual positioning systems are valued for their low cost and straightforward calibration.However,the lack of real-scale information and the complexity of initialization processes limit their application in scenarios requiring accurate absolute positioning.Existing solutions present trade-offs:markerless approaches depend on environmental priors(e.g.,fixed camera height constraints)for scale recovery,while marker-based methods typically necessitate that target patterns remain within the camera’s field of view throughout the process.To address these challenges,we propose a 3D target-assisted initialization method that enables scale recovery with just two target images.This modular approach can be seamlessly integrated into monocular simultaneous localization and mapping(SLAM)frameworks.We validated our proposed initialization method through integration with ORB-SLAM3 and semi-direct visual odometry(SVO).Experimental results demonstrated that our method provides real-scale information without compromising real-time performance,making it suitable for applications such as indoor navigation and industrial robot localization,where accurate absolute positioning is essential.
摘要Precisely controlling acid center position in zeolites is still challenging.Pentene monomolecular cracking offers an ideal route to maximize ethylene and propylene yields simultaneously.To reveal the relationship between acid site distribution in FER-zeolite and pentene monomolecular cracking activity,this study proposes a novel strategy integrating pyridine pre-adsorption with K+ exchange modification to selectively shield acid sites within FER cages,while phosphorus modification is employed to selectively passivate acid sites in 10-MR channels and on the external surface.Adsorption infrared(IR)spectroscopy(CD3CN-IR,Py-IR,and 2,6-DMPy-IR),and OH-IR characterization verified the selectivity and efficiency of these modification process.FER zeolites with distinct acid site distributions exhibit typical monomolecular cracking characteristics in pentene cracking,where the pentene cracking activity is linearly related to the acid density in the 10-MR channel and independent of the FER cage acidity.This result identifies 10-MR channel as primary pentene monomolecular cracking reaction position for the first time,providing a theoretical basis for designing zeolite catalysts that maximize ethylene and propylene production.The synergistic application of the pre-adsorption-K+exchange modiϐication strategy using different size basic molecules and phosphorus modification will provide an effective approach for precise control of acid site locations in zeolites with diverse pore/cavities architectures.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52125504)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2202017)Dalian Support Policy Project for Innovation of Technological Talents(No.2023RG001)。
摘要The high-quality assembly of Large Aircraft Components(LACs)is essential in modern aviation manufacturing.Numerical control locators are employed for the posture adjustment of LAC,yet the system's multi-input multi-output,nonlinearity,and strong coupling presents significant challenges.The substantial internal force generated during the adjustment process can potentially damage the LAC and degrade the assembly quality.Hence,a workspace-based hybrid force position control scheme was developed to achieve high quality assembly with high-precision and lower internal force.Firstly,an offline workspace analysis with inherent geometric characteristics to form time-varying posture error constraint.Then,the posture error is integrated into the online position axis control to ensure tracking the ideal posture,while the force control axis compensates for posture deviation by minimizing internal force,thereby achieving high precision and low internal force.Finally,the effectiveness was demonstrated through experiments.The root mean square errors of orientation and position are 104 rad and 0.1 mm,respectively.A reduction in internal force can range from 10.96%to 57.4%compared to the traditional method.Key points'max position error is decreased from 0.32 mm to 0.18 mm,satisfying the 0.5 mm tolerance.Therefore,the proposed method will help promote the development of high-performance manufacturing.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61901494,62101563)。
摘要Rotating Single-Baseline Interferometer(RSBI)systems have attracted considerable attention for Direct Position Determination(DPD)due to their simplicity and high localization accuracy.Nevertheless,the growing complexity of electromagnetic environments has led to scenarios with multiple time-frequency aliased sources,rendering conventional DPD methods for RSBI systems ineffective.Previous studies have predominantly concentrated on deploying antenna arrays and applying related signal-processing techniques for localization.Typically,these approaches necessitate that the number of physical antennas exceeds the number of sources.For RSBI systems already in practical operation,this would entail the installation of additional physical antennas,which implies equipment recycling and hardware upgrades.In numerous cases,such modifications are unfeasible.This paper proposes a novel Relative Offset-based Direct Position Determination(RO-DPD)method for RSBI systems that can handle multiple time-frequency aliased sources.The proposed method overcomes the challenge of simultaneous positioning without requiring hardware modifications by leveraging time accumulation and algorithmic enhancements.The implementation of the method involves three key steps.Firstly,the rotation of the interferometer is synthesized into a virtual Uniform Circular Array(UCA).Secondly,a novel estimation variable,termed relative offset,is introduced.The variable serves as an intermediate parameter to establish correlation equations between the positions of multiple time-frequency aliased sources and the intercepted signals.Thirdly,the relative offset model in the UCA is transformed into a virtual Uniform Linear Array(ULA)model,from which the cost function can be derived via the Spatial Smoothing(SS)MUSIC algorithm.Theoretical analysis and simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.Compared with traditional approaches,the RO-DPD method maintains the low complexity of RSBI systems while demonstrating robust performance in complex electromagnetic environments.
基金partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62273182,61773213,U21B6001,62273121,62221004,62073166)。
摘要Dear Editor,This letter deals with the formation control problem of a multiagent system that moves along a closed curve and is subject to position constraints.A distributed formation control law is developed under which the position constraint of each agent can always be satisfied.Due to the existence of position constraints,prescribed formations generally cannot be achieved by the agents.
基金Supported by the Zhejiang Medical Health Science and Technology Project(No.2021KY217)the Basic Public Welfare Research Project of Wenzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(No.2024Y1221).
摘要AIM:To evaluate and compare alterations in the effective lens position(ELP)and refractive outcomes among three distinct intraocular lens(IOL)types.METHODS:Patients with cataracts were enrolled and allocated to 3 groups:Group A(implanted with the SN6CWS),Group B(implanted with the MI60),and Group C(implanted with the Aspira-aA).ELP measurements were obtained with swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT)at 1d,1wk,1mo,and 3mo postoperatively.Subjective refraction assessments were conducted at 1wk,1mo,and 3mo following surgery.RESULTS:The study included 189 eyes of 150 cataract patients(66 males).There were 77 eyes in Group A,55 eyes in Group B,and 57 eyes in Group C.The root mean square of the ELP(ELPRMS)within the initial 3mo was significantly lower for Group A than for Groups B and C.Refractive changes within Group A were not significant across the time points of 1wk,1mo,and 3mo.Conversely,both Group B and Group C demonstrated statistically significant shifts toward hyperopia from 1wk to 3mo postsurgery.CONCLUSION:Among the three IOLs examined,the SN6CWS IOL showes the greatest stability during the first 3mo postoperatively.Between 1wk and 3mo after surgery,notable hyperopic shifts are evident in eyes implanted with the MI60 and Aspira-aA IOLs,whereas refractive outcomes remain relatively constant in eyes implanted with SN6CWS IOLs.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52477060in part by the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation Project under Grant 24JCZDJC00250in part by the Zhejiang Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team Project under Grant 2024R01012.
摘要In position-sensorless brushless direct current(DC)motors(BLDCMs)fed by a four-switch three-phase(FSTP)inverter,only two phases are fully controlled,while the remaining phase is tied to the midpoint of the split DC-link capacitors.The voltage pulses required by inductance-based initial position detection can cause unequal discharge of the series capacitors,shifting the neutral-point voltage away from half of DC-link voltage(Udc/2).This neutral-point drift breaks the spatial symmetry of the inverter voltage vectors,so the 360°electrical period can no longer be evenly partitioned into six sectors during initial rotor position detection.To address this issue,this paper proposes a detection-pulse injection sequence that explicitly accounts for the asymmetric voltage vectors of the FSTP inverter.With the proposed sequence,the initial rotor position can be identified within a 30°electrical sector.The method requires no additional voltage or current sensors,and experimental results confirm its feasibility.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52574188)Anhui Provincial Natural Science(2308085ME150)+2 种基金the Major Science and Technology Project of Shanxi Province(202301010101002)Anhui Province Excellent Young Teachers Project(YQYB2024048)Anhui Province Postdoctoral Project(2025B1062)。
摘要The high-precision automatic positioning technology of the shearer is crucial for the automated and unmanned mining.However,the existing localization approaches commonly deliver inaccurate,unsatisfactory and unreliable results.In response to this challenge,we propose a novel cyclic positioning strategy to automatically migrate the anchor nodes group(ANG)after the completion of the current cutting operation,thereby achieving long-term period positioning.Meanwhile,we design an innovative technique that appropriately incorporates the shrinkage estimation method based on the minimum mean square error criterion(MMSEC),the improved diversity-guided quantum particle swarm optimization(QPSO),and the extended Kalman filter(EKF)to enhance the localization accuracy of the ultra-wideband(UWB)system in each cycle positioning.Firstly,the cycle positioning strategy and the calculation method of the ANG coordinate position are proposed at the end of fully mechanized mining face.Secondly,the MMSEC method is developed by taking into account of the large measurement noise in the underground environments,and the improved diversity-guided QPSO method is implemented to optimize the result of MMSEC approach.Subsequently,the EKF is executed to suppress the influence of distance residuals on the positioning accuracy and further refine the final estimation accuracy.Lastly,the experimental investigation is performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed cyclic positioning strategy.The experimental results sufficiently demonstrate that the developed MMSEC-QPSO-EKF technique significantly enhances localization accuracy and substantially outperforms the conventional methods,which is capable of achieving better estimation accuracy in each cycle positioning.The proposed cyclic positioning strategy can be successfully implemented,and the achieved accuracies are less than 0.2 m as the ANG is migrated three times,showcasing outstanding localization performance and robustness.
摘要Objective: To analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of manual fetal head rotation in managing dystocia with occiput transverse or occiput posterior positions during labor. Methods: A total of 30 cases of mothers with occiput transverse or occiput posterior dystocia admitted to our hospital from January to December 2023 were enrolled as study subjects, divided into an observation group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) based on treatment approach. The observation group received manual fetal head rotation therapy, while the control group underwent conventional expectant management. Comparative analyses were conducted regarding labor progression duration, mode of delivery, and incidence of maternal/fetal complications between the two groups. Results: The first and second stages of labor in the observation group were significantly shorter than those in the control group;the spontaneous delivery rate was higher, and the incidence of maternal/fetal complications was lower, all demonstrating statistically significant differences (<0.05). Conclusion: Manual fetal head rotation is an effective intervention for managing occiput transverse or occiput posterior dystocia during labor, significantly reducing labor duration, improving spontaneous delivery rates, lowering complication rates, and offering a relatively simple and non-invasive procedure.
基金supported by the Australia Research Council(DP220100603,FT210100806,and FT220100559)the Industrial Transformation Training Centres scheme(IC180100005)+2 种基金the Linkage Project scheme(LP210200345,LP210100467,and LP240100504)the LIEF Project(LE250100078)the Centre of Excellence Program(CE230100006)。
摘要Laser nanofabrication with tightly focused ultrafast laser pulses enable versatile fabrication of arbitrary two-dimensional(2D)hree-dimensional(3D)microanostructures.Accurate positioning of the laser focal spot is crucial,especially for high-resolution integrated devices in 2D materials,requiring precise placement on atomically thin surfaces.However,uneven surfaces and surface tilt poses significant challenges.Existing methods to detect focal positions often involve complex setups with additional optical components or sensors,achieving limited accuracy.This study introduces a machine learning-based method to accurately detect the focal position during laser nanofabrication by analyzing the shape and intensity of the laser focal spot.We compare four machine learning methods:rational quadratic Gaussian process regression,kernel approximation least square,quadratic support vector machine,and trilayered neural network.Our experiments show that trilayered neural network(TNN)method achieves a detection accuracy of 257 nm(half the fabrication laser wavelength),surpassing the required accuracy for tightly focused laser beam(typically larger than one wavelength).This method can map focal positions along the fabrication trajectory to compensate for surface roughness or tilt.Moreover,it can be directly implemented in any laser nanofabrication system with a camera for in situ monitoring,without requiring additional optical components,indicating broad applicability.
基金Project supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC2206600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12293032 and 12020101002)。
摘要We present the contribution of x-ray incident-position dependence on the absorber to the energy resolution of Ti/Au transition-edge sensors(TESs).The pulse height varies with the position due to insufficient thermal conductivity and geometry of the absorber that degrades the measured energy resolution.We develop a three-dimensional(3D)electrothermal simulation model and thoroughly study the position dependent contribution to energy resolution(ΔEp)for two presentative absorber structures:an absorber directly deposited on the center of TES sensor(design A)and an absorber cantilevered on the TES sensor by several stems(design B).For design A with a 30μm×40μm Au absorberΔEpis found to be 9.4 eV,while it is reduced to 1.35 eV for design B with a 100μm×100μm Au absorber.Although the contribution of position dependence is relatively small,this study facilitates further optimization of the absorber structure to achieve enhanced energy resolution.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.22375024,21975031,51933001,and 21734009)。
摘要The fluorination strategy has been proven effective in significantly enhancing the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on non-fused ring electron acceptors(NFREAs).However,research on the impact of fluorination positions at side chains on NFREAs device performance remains scant.In this study,we introduce two isomeric NFREAs,designated as GA-2F-E and GA-2F,distinguished by their fluorination positions at the side chains.Both NFREAs share a thiophene[3,2-b]thiophene core,but their side chains differ:GA-2F-E features two(4-butylphenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl) amino groups,whereas GA-2F's side chains consist of bis(4-fluorophenyl)amino and bis(4-butylphenyl)amino groups attached to opposite sides of the core.To delve into the influence of fluorination positions on the optoelectronic properties,aggregation behavior,and overall efficiency of the acceptor molecules,a comprehensive investigation was conducted.The findings reveal that,despite similar photophysical properties and comparable absorption bandwidths,GA-2F-E,with fluorine atoms positioned on both sides of the molecular framework,demonstrates more compact π-π stacking,reduced bimolecular recombination,superior exciton transport,and a more balanced,higher mobility.As a result of these advantages,OSCs optimized with D18:GA-2F-E achieve a remarkable power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 16.45 %,surpassing the 15.83 %PCE of devices utilizing D18:GA-2F.This research underscores the potential of NFREAs in future applications and highlights the significance of fluorination positions in enhancing OSC performance,paving the way for the development of more efficient NFREAs.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075467)Hebei Province Fund Outstanding Youth Fund Project,China(No.E2024203107)。
摘要Modular truss space deployable antennas are key for future large aperture,high precision antennas,already proven in various in-orbit applications globally.This paper introduces a design method for a tetrahedral basic unit mechanism with dual height positioning nodes.A parametric model is established,and its DOF are analyzed to confirm the mechanism's validity.The new tetrahedral basic unit mechanism constructed by this method is a single DOF mechanism and can locate different parabolic node heights.In order to further adapt to the parabolic and large aperture requirements of the deployable antenna of the truss,a combination unit and modular unit mechanism are developed based on this tetrahedral unit.The DOF and deployment characteristics of the modular unit mechanism are analyzed and validated through simulations.Various networking methods for the modular units are proposed,followed by a comprehensive performance comparison of different modular truss deployable antenna mechanisms.A prototype model of the modular unit mechanism is also developed,with deployment experiments demonstrating the mechanism's simplicity,low DOF,and large deployment ratio.The findings of this study provide a theoretical and technical basis for the future design and development of truss deployable antenna mechanisms.
摘要Deep learning has been recognized as an effective method for indoor positioning.However,most existing real-valued neural networks(RVNNs)treat the two constituent components of complex-valued channel state information(CSI)as real-valued inputs,potentially discarding useful information embedded in the original CSI.In addition,existing positioning models generally face the contradiction between computational complexity and positioning accuracy.To address these issues,we combine graph neural network(GNN)with complex-valued neural network(CVNN)to construct a lightweight indoor positioning model named CGNet.CGNet employs complexvalued convolution operation to directly process the original CSI data,fully exploiting the correlation between real and imaginary parts of CSI while extracting local features.Subsequently,the feature values are treated as nodes,and conditional position encoding(CPE)module is applied to add positional information.To reduce the number of connections in the graph structure and lower themodel complexity,feature information is mapped to an efficient graph structure through a dynamic axial graph construction(DAGC)method,with global features extracted usingmaximum relative graph convolution(MRConv).Experimental results show that,on the CTW dataset,CGNet achieves a 10%improvement in positioning accuracy compared to existing methods,while the number of model parameters is only 0.8 M.CGNet achieves excellent positioning accuracy with very few parameters.
摘要In optimal observation conditions,the number of visible satellites from the four global navigation satellite systems(GNSSs)can rise to approximately 50.This substantially elevates the computational demands for position determination.To expedite position calculations without compromising accuracy,we introduce a rapid satellite selection algorithm that merges the geometric distribution approach with the transformation formula technique.The dynamic environment presents more challenges compared with static positioning,being both intricate and less consistent.To bolster the precision and robustness of kinematic positioning,we present a four-GNSS fusion positioning algorithm grounded in the extended Kalman filter.Experimental results indicate that our proposed methodologies can attain centimeter-level precision and enhance computational efficiency.
摘要Acromioclavicular joint dislocation(ACJD)is one of the shoulder girdle injuries that particularly affects young and active individuals.Although various surgical techniques have been developed for coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction,TightRope fixation has gained popularity.The procedure relies on frequently repeated intraoperative fluoroscopy to ensure the accuracy of tunnel placement,which increases radiation exposure for both patients and surgical teams.In the recent issue of World Journal of Orthopedics,Chen et al present a novel three-point positioning technique designed to guide tunnel trajectory and implant placement while reducing fluoroscopy time during TightRope fixation.Their retrospective analysis of patients with acute Rockwood type III ACJD demonstrated favorable functional outcomes and,in particular,low intraoperative fluoroscopy exposure.In this editorial,we discuss the clinical significance of radiation reduction in shoulder surgery and highlight the importance of procedural innovations that improve surgical workflow without increasing technical complexity.Simplified intraoperative positioning strategies may represent an important step toward safer and more efficient minimally invasive acromioclavicular joint reconstruction.Furthermore,techniques that minimize radiation exposure while maintaining surgical precision may contribute to improved occupational safety in orthopedic practice.Such practical innovations could play an important role in the future evolution of image-guided shoulder surgery.