Background:Genomic selection(GS)has revolutionized animal and plant breeding after the first implementation via early selection before measuring phenotypes.Besides genome,transcriptome and metabolome information are i...Background:Genomic selection(GS)has revolutionized animal and plant breeding after the first implementation via early selection before measuring phenotypes.Besides genome,transcriptome and metabolome information are increasingly considered new sources for GS.Difficulties in building the model with multi-omics data for GS and the limit of specimen availability have both delayed the progress of investigating multi-omics.Results:We utilized the Cosine kernel to map genomic and transcriptomic data as n×n symmetric matrix(G matrix and T matrix),combined with the best linear unbiased prediction(BLUP)for GS.Here,we defined five kernel-based prediction models:genomic BLUP(GBLUP),transcriptome-BLUP(TBLUP),multi-omics BLUP(MBLUP,M=ratio×G+(1-ratio)×T),multi-omics single-step BLUP(mss BLUP),and weighted multi-omics single-step BLUP(wmss BLUP)to integrate transcribed individuals and genotyped resource population.The predictive accuracy evaluations in four traits of the Chinese Simmental beef cattle population showed that(1)MBLUP was far preferred to GBLUP(ratio=1.0),(2)the prediction accuracy of wmss BLUP and mss BLUP had 4.18%and 3.37%average improvement over GBLUP,(3)We also found the accuracy of wmss BLUP increased with the growing proportion of transcribed cattle in the whole resource population.Conclusions:We concluded that the inclusion of transcriptome data in GS had the potential to improve accuracy.Moreover,wmss BLUP is accepted to be a promising alternative for the present situation in which plenty of individuals are genotyped when fewer are transcribed.展开更多
Accurate cellular network traffic prediction is a crucial task to access Internet services for various devices at any time.With the use of mobile devices,communication services generate numerous data for every moment....Accurate cellular network traffic prediction is a crucial task to access Internet services for various devices at any time.With the use of mobile devices,communication services generate numerous data for every moment.Given the increasing dense population of data,traffic learning and prediction are the main components to substantially enhance the effectiveness of demand-aware resource allocation.A novel deep learning technique called radial kernelized LSTM-based connectionist Tversky multilayer deep structure learning(RKLSTM-CTMDSL)model is introduced for traffic prediction with superior accuracy and minimal time consumption.The RKLSTM-CTMDSL model performs attribute selection and classification processes for cellular traffic prediction.In this model,the connectionist Tversky multilayer deep structure learning includes multiple layers for traffic prediction.A large volume of spatial-temporal data are considered as an input-to-input layer.Thereafter,input data are transmitted to hidden layer 1,where a radial kernelized long short-term memory architecture is designed for the relevant attribute selection using activation function results.After obtaining the relevant attributes,the selected attributes are given to the next layer.Tversky index function is used in this layer to compute similarities among the training and testing traffic patterns.Tversky similarity index outcomes are given to the output layer.Similarity value is used as basis to classify data as heavy network or normal traffic.Thus,cellular network traffic prediction is presented with minimal error rate using the RKLSTM-CTMDSL model.Comparative evaluation proved that the RKLSTM-CTMDSL model outperforms conventional methods.展开更多
This paper presents a nonlinear multidimensional scaling model, called kernelized fourth quantifica- tion theory, which is an integration of kernel techniques and the fourth quantification theory. The model can deal w...This paper presents a nonlinear multidimensional scaling model, called kernelized fourth quantifica- tion theory, which is an integration of kernel techniques and the fourth quantification theory. The model can deal with the problem of mineral prediction without defining a training area. In mineral target prediction, the pre-defined statistical cells, such as grid cells, can be implicitly transformed using kernel techniques from input space to a high-dimensional feature space, where the nonlinearly separable clusters in the input space are ex- pected to be linearly separable. Then, the transformed cells in the feature space are mapped by the fourth quan- tifieation theory onto a low-dimensional scaling space, where the sealed cells can be visually clustered according to their spatial locations. At the same time, those cells, which are far away from the cluster center of the majority of the sealed cells, are recognized as anomaly cells. Finally, whether the anomaly cells can serve as mineral potential target cells can be tested by spatially superimposing the known mineral occurrences onto the anomaly ceils. A case study shows that nearly all the known mineral occurrences spatially coincide with the anomaly cells with nearly the smallest scaled coordinates in one-dimensional sealing space. In the case study, the mineral target cells delineated by the new model are similar to those predicted by the well-known WofE model.展开更多
It is challenging to cluster multi-view data in which the clusters have overlapping areas.Existing multi-view clustering methods often misclassify the indistinguishable objects in overlapping areas by forcing them int...It is challenging to cluster multi-view data in which the clusters have overlapping areas.Existing multi-view clustering methods often misclassify the indistinguishable objects in overlapping areas by forcing them into single clusters,increasing clustering errors.Our solution,the multi-view dynamic kernelized evidential clustering method(MvDKE),addresses this by assigning these objects to meta-clusters,a union of several related singleton clusters,effectively capturing the local imprecision in overlapping areas.MvDKE offers two main advantages:firstly,it significantly reduces computational complexity through a dynamic framework for evidential clustering,and secondly,it adeptly handles non-spherical data using kernel techniques within its objective function.Experiments on various datasets confirm MvDKE's superior ability to accurately characterize the local imprecision in multi-view non-spherical data,achieving better efficiency and outperforming existing methods in overall performance.展开更多
To address the problem of using fixed feature and single apparent model which is difficult to adapt to the complex scenarios, a Kernelized correlation filter target tracking algorithm based on online saliency feature ...To address the problem of using fixed feature and single apparent model which is difficult to adapt to the complex scenarios, a Kernelized correlation filter target tracking algorithm based on online saliency feature selection and fusion is proposed. It combined the correlation filter tracking framework and the salient feature model of the target. In the tracking process, the maximum Kernel correlation filter response values of different feature models were calculated respectively, and the response weights were dynamically set according to the saliency of different features. According to the filter response value, the final target position was obtained, which improves the target positioning accuracy. The target model was dynamically updated in an online manner based on the feature saliency measurement results. The experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively utilize the distinctive feature fusion to improve the tracking effect in complex environments.展开更多
The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects acc...The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects accurately.Machine learning models have demonstrated remarkable potential in addressing these challenges.In this study,we introduced the concept of mixed kernel functions to explore the performance of support vector machine regression(SVR) in GS.Six single kernel functions(SVR_L,SVR_C,SVR_G,SVR_P,SVR_S,SVR_L) and four mixed kernel functions(SVR_GS,SVR_GP,SVR_LS,SVR_LP) were used to predict genome breeding values.The prediction accuracy,mean squared error(MSE) and mean absolute error(MAE) were used as evaluation indicators to compare with two traditional parametric models(GBLUP,BayesB) and two popular machine learning models(RF,KcRR).The results indicate that in most cases,the performance of the mixed kernel function model significantly outperforms that of GBLUP,BayesB and single kernel function.For instance,for T1 in the pig dataset,the predictive accuracy of SVR_GS is improved by 10% compared to GBLUP,and by approximately 4.4 and 18.6% compared to SVR_G and SVR_S respectively.For E1 in the wheat dataset,SVR_GS achieves 13.3% higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP.Among single kernel functions,the Laplacian and Gaussian kernel functions yield similar results,with the Gaussian kernel function performing better.The mixed kernel function notably reduces the MSE and MAE when compared to all single kernel functions.Furthermore,regarding runtime,SVR_GS and SVR_GP mixed kernel functions run approximately three times faster than GBLUP in the pig dataset,with only a slight increase in runtime compared to the single kernel function model.In summary,the mixed kernel function model of SVR demonstrates speed and accuracy competitiveness,and the model such as SVR_GS has important application potential for GS.展开更多
α.-Zeins,the major maize endosperm storage proteins,are transcriptionally regulated by Opaque2(O2)and prolamin-box-binding factor 1(PBF1),with Opaque11(O11)functioning upstream of them.However,whether O11 directly bi...α.-Zeins,the major maize endosperm storage proteins,are transcriptionally regulated by Opaque2(O2)and prolamin-box-binding factor 1(PBF1),with Opaque11(O11)functioning upstream of them.However,whether O11 directly binds toα-zein genes and its regulatory interactions with O2 and PBF1 remain unclear.Using the small-kernel mutant sw1,which exhibits decreased 19-kDa and increased 22-kDaα-zein,we positionally clone O11 and find it directly binds to G-box/E-box motifs.O11 activates 19-kDaα-zein transcription,stronger than PBF1 but weaker than O2.Notably,PBF1 competitively binds to an overlapping E-box/P-box motif,and represses O11-mediated transactivation.Although O11 does not physically interact with O2,it participates in the O2-centered hierarchical network to enhanceα-zein expression.sw1 o2 and sw1 pbf1 double mutants exhibit smaller,more opaque kernels with further reduced 19-kDa and 22-kDaα-zeins compared to the single mutants,suggesting distinct regulatory effects of these transcription factors on 19-kDa and 22-kDaα-zein genes.Promoter motif analysis suggests that O11,PBF1,and O2 directly regulate 19-kDaα-zein genes,while O11 indirectly controls 22-kDaα-zein genes via O2 and PBF1 modulation.These findings identify the unique and coordinated roles of O11,O2,and PBF1 in regulatingα.-zein genes and kernel development.展开更多
Support vector clustering(SVC)has emerged as a powerful unsupervised learning technique,derived from support vector machines(SVMs),offering a robust solution to a wide range of complex clustering challenges.Its unique...Support vector clustering(SVC)has emerged as a powerful unsupervised learning technique,derived from support vector machines(SVMs),offering a robust solution to a wide range of complex clustering challenges.Its unique ability to handle noise,outliers,and clusters of diverse,irregular shapes sets it apart from traditional clustering methods.SVC's distinct advantage lies in its capacity to autonomously determine the optimal number of clusters without prior topological knowledge of the data.SVC maps data to a higher-dimensional space,encloses it in a minimal sphere,and identifies clusters when mapped back,supporting complex shapes and ensuring optimality through kernel functions.This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the SVC algorithms,exploring their variants such as robust,sparse,and fuzzy-based models and adaptations for large-scale data.Moreover,we analyze the potential of twin support vector clustering(TWSVC),with an emphasis on the use of various loss functions.Finally,the paper explores emerging trends and outlines promising future research directions for both SVC and twin SVC.These include advancements in feature engineering,extension to semi-supervised and weakly supervised learning,and the integration of multi-view and multi-modal data.Our work aims to deepen the understanding of SVC,fostering advancements that address the evolving needs of clustering in real-world scenarios.展开更多
A global health concern,neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's impact both mental and physical functioning.The complex interplay among immunological response,protein accumulation,and brai...A global health concern,neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's impact both mental and physical functioning.The complex interplay among immunological response,protein accumulation,and brain health necessitates sophisticated mathematical modeling.This study introduces a fractional-order mathematical model using the Mittag-Leffler derivative to describe the dynamics of neurodegeneration,incorporating key biological factors such as functioning and infected neurons,extracellular alpha-synuclein,microglia,and T-cells.A fundamental assumption of the model is that neuronal deterioration is influenced by memory effects,where past states impact current disease progression,making fractional-order calculus more suitable than traditional integer-order models.The model accounts for the secretion and clearance of alpha-synuclein,the activation of immune responses,and the role of microglia in mitigating or exacerbating neuronal damage.Sensitivity analysis emphasizes the crucial role of factors like neuronal cells production IIN,infection prevalenceγ,and stimulation of microglial cellsΘ.Numerical simulations support the long-run neuroinflammatory feedback mechanism,revealing that smaller values of fractional orderη<1reduce disease progression.This is based on the premise that increased memory(ηvalues less than one)leads to slower transmission of pathological protein aggregation.The study demonstrates that building a surrogate machine learning model of the NARX-BRBNN type,calibrated using numerical solver output,not only decreases computing complexity but also accurately replicates the dynamics of the fractional equation.This comparison underscores the necessity of employing fractional-order numerical schemes for accurately modeling complex neurobiological systems.The study proposes focused treatment approaches and provides insightful information on the course of neurodegenerative diseases.展开更多
Accurate prediction of the spatial mechanism's dynamic parameters in microgravity deployment simulations is crucial for identifying potential faults and ensuring precise gravitational compensation.Traditional engi...Accurate prediction of the spatial mechanism's dynamic parameters in microgravity deployment simulations is crucial for identifying potential faults and ensuring precise gravitational compensation.Traditional engineering models are often inaccurate,primarily because of insufficient experimental data and incomplete understanding of physical phenomena,which impedes model bias reduction in information-poor scenarios.We present a novel hybrid approach aimed at improving the predictive accuracy of the dynamic behavior of spatial deployable mechanisms.The graph convolutional network-temporal convolutional network(GCN-TCN)model,a type of deep learning architecture,is utilized for its expertise in forecasting spatio-temporal data through multi-step predictions.Next,the adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation technique is applied to estimate the probability density function of residuals from the testing set of the GCN-TCN,quantifying predictive uncertainty.The predictive information is further refined using Bayesian inference,integrating a priori knowledge from physics-based models with data from data-driven models to yield robust posterior predictions.The proposed methodology is validated and shown to be robust through rigorous numerical simulations and experimental validation,demonstrating its ability to provide accurate and reliable predictions for the deployment of spatial mechanisms.展开更多
The pursuit of environmentally benign and cost-effective hard carbon(HC)anode materials has been expedited by the growing demand for sustainable sodium energy storage solutions.Herein,a waste-tovalue method is pioneer...The pursuit of environmentally benign and cost-effective hard carbon(HC)anode materials has been expedited by the growing demand for sustainable sodium energy storage solutions.Herein,a waste-tovalue method is pioneered to produce HC from walnut kernel(WK)biowaste from agro-industries,via pre-hydrothermal carbonization in a KOH/water solvent system,followed by post-high temperature treatment at 1200℃(H-WKHC-KW-12).The influence of synthesis parameters on the structural characteristics and interfacial sodium storage behavior of H-WKHC-KW-12 was systematically investigated.As an anode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),the optimized H-WKHC-KW-12 electrode exhibits impressive electrochemical properties including a high reversible capacity of 311.95 m A·h·g-1 at 0.1C,excellent rate performance with 247.7 m A·h·g-1 retained at 10 C,and robust long-term cycling stability,retaining 98.87%of its capacity at 0.1C after 100 cycles and 92.36%at 1C after 1350 cycles.Furthermore,the material delivers a favorable initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)of 81%,demonstrating its viability for practical sodium storage applications.The study demonstrates the feasibility of converting WK processing waste from agro-industries into high-performance HC anode materials,supporting circular economy principles and furthering the creation of affordable,environmentally friendly SIBs technology.展开更多
Intercropping with leguminous green manure represents a sustainable approach to enhance agroecosystem resilience through improved soil fertility and resource-use efficiency.However,the synergistic mechanisms between l...Intercropping with leguminous green manure represents a sustainable approach to enhance agroecosystem resilience through improved soil fertility and resource-use efficiency.However,the synergistic mechanisms between leguminous green manure intercropping and regulated deficit irrigation in maintaining maize yield stability and enhancing kernel profiles under arid conditions remain inadequately understood.A three-year(2021–2023)split-plot field experiment incorporated main plots consisting of three green manure incorporation practices:full green manure incorporation(M||V-P),green manure stubble retention(M||V-R),and maize without green manure(maize sole cropping,SM);while split plots comprised three irrigation regimes:conventional(I3;400 mm),15%deficit(I2;340 mm),and 30%deficit(I1;280 mm).The study examined maize grain yield,kernel quality(protein,fat,starch,and essential amino acid content),net photosynthetic rate(Pn)of maize,and soil nitrate-ammonium nitrogen content.M||V-P and M||V-R increased maize grain yield compared to SM,with M||V-P producing 5.7%higher yields than M||V-R.Notably,M||V-PI2 achieved comparable yield to M||V-PI3 while reducing irrigation by 15%,demonstrating an 18.3%yield increase over SMI3.M||V-P and M||V-R enhanced kernel quality compared to SM,exhibiting higher protein,fat,starch,and essential amino acid content.Decreased irrigation led to increased kernel protein content but reduced fat and starch contents.The kernel protein content under M||V-PI2 showed no significant difference from M||V-PI1,while maintaining fat,starch,and essential amino acid content similar to M||V-PI3.M||V-PI2 improved all kernel quality parameters relative to SMI3.These enhancements primarily resulted from maize intercropped with leguminous green manure in combination with 15%deficit irrigation,which increased maize Pn by 14.3%,and elevated soil nitrate-ammonium nitrogen by 12.5 and 5.2%,respectively.These findings demonstrate a scalable approach for sustainable maize production though the integration of leguminous green manure intercropping in water-limited regions.展开更多
A recurrent phenomenon is the reappearance of distress conditions on the same road section,both before and after maintenance interventions.The maintenance work essentially addresses the superficial symptoms rather tha...A recurrent phenomenon is the reappearance of distress conditions on the same road section,both before and after maintenance interventions.The maintenance work essentially addresses the superficial symptoms rather than the root causes,since the internal relationships between various forms of distress remain unclear.This study quantitatively evaluates the correlation between surface distress and internal defects based on field detection data and statistical methods,effectively complementing existing qualitative analytical method.Approximately 200 defect locations data were collected from the RIOHTrack full-scale ring road,and targeted evaluation metrics reflecting pavement performance were proposed.Then,the Ripley's K-function was employed to analyze the spatial aggregation of surface and internal cracks,and to further verify their macroscopic correlation during the spatio-temporal evolution process.Next,kernel density estimation and relative risk assessment were used to investigate the relationships between the surface distress and internal defects.Experimental results reveal that the loading position significantly affects surface distress,but exhibits no obvious correlation with hidden damage,and there is also no spatial aggregation phenomenon between them.However,for semi-rigid base asphalt pavement,internal cracks and surface cracks show a strong correlation,while demonstrating only a weak association with loading position.Finally,a sensitivity analysis was performed based on the results obtained at different distance thresholds,and r=0.5 m was designated as the optimal spatial correlation distance threshold.This threshold was then used to determine the pavement structure offering the best crack resistance performance,providing a key reference for the design and maintenance of heavy-duty highway pavements.This study provides a reference for road active maintenance and supports the transformation of maintenance strategies from passive response to active intervention.展开更多
Urban drainage pipe system is an important part of city management.Automated detection of the status of storm drain in street-level images through current technologies in computer vision and AI is an important aspect ...Urban drainage pipe system is an important part of city management.Automated detection of the status of storm drain in street-level images through current technologies in computer vision and AI is an important aspect of smart city construction.In this paper,a framework based on YOLOv5s for storm drain detection(YOLOSDD)in street view is proposed.By analyzing the characteristics of small-scale targets,YOLO-SDD focuses on optimizing the Backbone network and its loss function.Series of experiments demonstrated that in the task of detecting different states of storm drain under various environmental conditions,the mean average precision(mAP@.5)of the YOLO-SDD can reach 89.6%,increasing by 2%compared with the baseline model YOLOv5s.In the presence and absence of occlusion,the average precision of storm drain detection increased by 0.9%and 3.1%,respectively.In addition,the effectiveness and generalization ability of YOLO-SDD were further validated using the storm drain dataset of Urbana-Champaign(SDUC)from Illinois,USA,and the dataset for object detection in aerial images(DOTA).Finally,this work has deployed the YOLO-SDD on the Android system,which verifies its ability of real-time detecting storm drain in different states in street scenes.展开更多
In this study,Palm kernel shell(PKS)is utilized as a raw material to produce activated biochar as adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater,specifically methylene blue(MB)dye,by utilizing a simplified and costeffectiv...In this study,Palm kernel shell(PKS)is utilized as a raw material to produce activated biochar as adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater,specifically methylene blue(MB)dye,by utilizing a simplified and costeffective approach.Production of activated biocharwas carried out using both a furnace and a domesticmicrowave oven without an inert atmosphere.Three samples of palm kernel shell(PKS)based activated biochar labeled as samples A,B and C were carbonized inside the furnace at 800℃ for 1 h and then activated using the microwave-heating technique with varying heating times(0,5,10,and 15 min).The heating was conducted in the absence of an inert gas.Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR)highlighted a significant Si-O stretching vibration between 1040.5 to 692.7 cm−1,indicating the presence of key components(Silica and Alumina)in all PKS-based activated biochar samples.For wastewater treatment,activated biochar samples were tested against a 20 mg/LMethylene Blue(MB)solution,and the MB percentage removal was calculated for each run using a standard curve.Central Composite Design(CCD)experiments were conducted for optimization,with activated biochar Sample C exhibiting the highest adsorption capacity at 88.14%MB removal under specific conditions.ANOVA analysis confirmed the significance of the quadratic model,with a p-value of 0.0222 and R2=0.9438.In conclusion,the results demonstrated the efficiency of PKS-based activated biochar as an adsorbent for MB removal in comparison to other commercial adsorbents.展开更多
基金funds from the National Natural Science Foundations of China(32172693)the Program of National Beef Cattle and Yak Industrial Technology System(CARS-37)。
摘要Background:Genomic selection(GS)has revolutionized animal and plant breeding after the first implementation via early selection before measuring phenotypes.Besides genome,transcriptome and metabolome information are increasingly considered new sources for GS.Difficulties in building the model with multi-omics data for GS and the limit of specimen availability have both delayed the progress of investigating multi-omics.Results:We utilized the Cosine kernel to map genomic and transcriptomic data as n×n symmetric matrix(G matrix and T matrix),combined with the best linear unbiased prediction(BLUP)for GS.Here,we defined five kernel-based prediction models:genomic BLUP(GBLUP),transcriptome-BLUP(TBLUP),multi-omics BLUP(MBLUP,M=ratio×G+(1-ratio)×T),multi-omics single-step BLUP(mss BLUP),and weighted multi-omics single-step BLUP(wmss BLUP)to integrate transcribed individuals and genotyped resource population.The predictive accuracy evaluations in four traits of the Chinese Simmental beef cattle population showed that(1)MBLUP was far preferred to GBLUP(ratio=1.0),(2)the prediction accuracy of wmss BLUP and mss BLUP had 4.18%and 3.37%average improvement over GBLUP,(3)We also found the accuracy of wmss BLUP increased with the growing proportion of transcribed cattle in the whole resource population.Conclusions:We concluded that the inclusion of transcriptome data in GS had the potential to improve accuracy.Moreover,wmss BLUP is accepted to be a promising alternative for the present situation in which plenty of individuals are genotyped when fewer are transcribed.
摘要Accurate cellular network traffic prediction is a crucial task to access Internet services for various devices at any time.With the use of mobile devices,communication services generate numerous data for every moment.Given the increasing dense population of data,traffic learning and prediction are the main components to substantially enhance the effectiveness of demand-aware resource allocation.A novel deep learning technique called radial kernelized LSTM-based connectionist Tversky multilayer deep structure learning(RKLSTM-CTMDSL)model is introduced for traffic prediction with superior accuracy and minimal time consumption.The RKLSTM-CTMDSL model performs attribute selection and classification processes for cellular traffic prediction.In this model,the connectionist Tversky multilayer deep structure learning includes multiple layers for traffic prediction.A large volume of spatial-temporal data are considered as an input-to-input layer.Thereafter,input data are transmitted to hidden layer 1,where a radial kernelized long short-term memory architecture is designed for the relevant attribute selection using activation function results.After obtaining the relevant attributes,the selected attributes are given to the next layer.Tversky index function is used in this layer to compute similarities among the training and testing traffic patterns.Tversky similarity index outcomes are given to the output layer.Similarity value is used as basis to classify data as heavy network or normal traffic.Thus,cellular network traffic prediction is presented with minimal error rate using the RKLSTM-CTMDSL model.Comparative evaluation proved that the RKLSTM-CTMDSL model outperforms conventional methods.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.40872193)
摘要This paper presents a nonlinear multidimensional scaling model, called kernelized fourth quantifica- tion theory, which is an integration of kernel techniques and the fourth quantification theory. The model can deal with the problem of mineral prediction without defining a training area. In mineral target prediction, the pre-defined statistical cells, such as grid cells, can be implicitly transformed using kernel techniques from input space to a high-dimensional feature space, where the nonlinearly separable clusters in the input space are ex- pected to be linearly separable. Then, the transformed cells in the feature space are mapped by the fourth quan- tifieation theory onto a low-dimensional scaling space, where the sealed cells can be visually clustered according to their spatial locations. At the same time, those cells, which are far away from the cluster center of the majority of the sealed cells, are recognized as anomaly cells. Finally, whether the anomaly cells can serve as mineral potential target cells can be tested by spatially superimposing the known mineral occurrences onto the anomaly ceils. A case study shows that nearly all the known mineral occurrences spatially coincide with the anomaly cells with nearly the smallest scaled coordinates in one-dimensional sealing space. In the case study, the mineral target cells delineated by the new model are similar to those predicted by the well-known WofE model.
基金supported in part by the Youth Foundation of Shanxi Province(5113240053)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(G2023KY05102)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(61976120)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20231337)the Natural Science Key Foundation of Jiangsu Education Department(21KJA510004)。
摘要It is challenging to cluster multi-view data in which the clusters have overlapping areas.Existing multi-view clustering methods often misclassify the indistinguishable objects in overlapping areas by forcing them into single clusters,increasing clustering errors.Our solution,the multi-view dynamic kernelized evidential clustering method(MvDKE),addresses this by assigning these objects to meta-clusters,a union of several related singleton clusters,effectively capturing the local imprecision in overlapping areas.MvDKE offers two main advantages:firstly,it significantly reduces computational complexity through a dynamic framework for evidential clustering,and secondly,it adeptly handles non-spherical data using kernel techniques within its objective function.Experiments on various datasets confirm MvDKE's superior ability to accurately characterize the local imprecision in multi-view non-spherical data,achieving better efficiency and outperforming existing methods in overall performance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation (61472196, 61672305)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (BS2015DX010, ZR2015FM012)Key Research and Development Foundation of Shandong Province (2017GGX10133).
摘要To address the problem of using fixed feature and single apparent model which is difficult to adapt to the complex scenarios, a Kernelized correlation filter target tracking algorithm based on online saliency feature selection and fusion is proposed. It combined the correlation filter tracking framework and the salient feature model of the target. In the tracking process, the maximum Kernel correlation filter response values of different feature models were calculated respectively, and the response weights were dynamically set according to the saliency of different features. According to the filter response value, the final target position was obtained, which improves the target positioning accuracy. The target model was dynamically updated in an online manner based on the feature saliency measurement results. The experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively utilize the distinctive feature fusion to improve the tracking effect in complex environments.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARAthe National Natural Science Foundation of China (31872337 and 31501919)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Project,China (ASTIP-IAS02)。
摘要The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects accurately.Machine learning models have demonstrated remarkable potential in addressing these challenges.In this study,we introduced the concept of mixed kernel functions to explore the performance of support vector machine regression(SVR) in GS.Six single kernel functions(SVR_L,SVR_C,SVR_G,SVR_P,SVR_S,SVR_L) and four mixed kernel functions(SVR_GS,SVR_GP,SVR_LS,SVR_LP) were used to predict genome breeding values.The prediction accuracy,mean squared error(MSE) and mean absolute error(MAE) were used as evaluation indicators to compare with two traditional parametric models(GBLUP,BayesB) and two popular machine learning models(RF,KcRR).The results indicate that in most cases,the performance of the mixed kernel function model significantly outperforms that of GBLUP,BayesB and single kernel function.For instance,for T1 in the pig dataset,the predictive accuracy of SVR_GS is improved by 10% compared to GBLUP,and by approximately 4.4 and 18.6% compared to SVR_G and SVR_S respectively.For E1 in the wheat dataset,SVR_GS achieves 13.3% higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP.Among single kernel functions,the Laplacian and Gaussian kernel functions yield similar results,with the Gaussian kernel function performing better.The mixed kernel function notably reduces the MSE and MAE when compared to all single kernel functions.Furthermore,regarding runtime,SVR_GS and SVR_GP mixed kernel functions run approximately three times faster than GBLUP in the pig dataset,with only a slight increase in runtime compared to the single kernel function model.In summary,the mixed kernel function model of SVR demonstrates speed and accuracy competitiveness,and the model such as SVR_GS has important application potential for GS.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421028)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32372091)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Fund of Henan Agricultural University(202023CXZX002)to ZY.F.the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFF1000304)to Q-W.S.the Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund project of Henan Province(232300421261)to Q-Q.Z.the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2024M750812),and Henan Postdoctoral Foundation.
摘要α.-Zeins,the major maize endosperm storage proteins,are transcriptionally regulated by Opaque2(O2)and prolamin-box-binding factor 1(PBF1),with Opaque11(O11)functioning upstream of them.However,whether O11 directly binds toα-zein genes and its regulatory interactions with O2 and PBF1 remain unclear.Using the small-kernel mutant sw1,which exhibits decreased 19-kDa and increased 22-kDaα-zein,we positionally clone O11 and find it directly binds to G-box/E-box motifs.O11 activates 19-kDaα-zein transcription,stronger than PBF1 but weaker than O2.Notably,PBF1 competitively binds to an overlapping E-box/P-box motif,and represses O11-mediated transactivation.Although O11 does not physically interact with O2,it participates in the O2-centered hierarchical network to enhanceα-zein expression.sw1 o2 and sw1 pbf1 double mutants exhibit smaller,more opaque kernels with further reduced 19-kDa and 22-kDaα-zeins compared to the single mutants,suggesting distinct regulatory effects of these transcription factors on 19-kDa and 22-kDaα-zein genes.Promoter motif analysis suggests that O11,PBF1,and O2 directly regulate 19-kDaα-zein genes,while O11 indirectly controls 22-kDaα-zein genes via O2 and PBF1 modulation.These findings identify the unique and coordinated roles of O11,O2,and PBF1 in regulatingα.-zein genes and kernel development.
基金supported in part by the National Supercomputing Mission(NSM),Department of Science and Technology(DST),the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(Meit Y),Government of India(DST/NSM/R&D_HPC_Appl/2021/03.29)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62576178,U2433216)the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB)for additional support through the Mathematical Research Impact-Centric Support(MATRICS)scheme(MTR/2021/000787)。
摘要Support vector clustering(SVC)has emerged as a powerful unsupervised learning technique,derived from support vector machines(SVMs),offering a robust solution to a wide range of complex clustering challenges.Its unique ability to handle noise,outliers,and clusters of diverse,irregular shapes sets it apart from traditional clustering methods.SVC's distinct advantage lies in its capacity to autonomously determine the optimal number of clusters without prior topological knowledge of the data.SVC maps data to a higher-dimensional space,encloses it in a minimal sphere,and identifies clusters when mapped back,supporting complex shapes and ensuring optimality through kernel functions.This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the SVC algorithms,exploring their variants such as robust,sparse,and fuzzy-based models and adaptations for large-scale data.Moreover,we analyze the potential of twin support vector clustering(TWSVC),with an emphasis on the use of various loss functions.Finally,the paper explores emerging trends and outlines promising future research directions for both SVC and twin SVC.These include advancements in feature engineering,extension to semi-supervised and weakly supervised learning,and the integration of multi-view and multi-modal data.Our work aims to deepen the understanding of SVC,fostering advancements that address the evolving needs of clustering in real-world scenarios.
基金Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University(PSAU/2025/01/38405).
摘要A global health concern,neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's impact both mental and physical functioning.The complex interplay among immunological response,protein accumulation,and brain health necessitates sophisticated mathematical modeling.This study introduces a fractional-order mathematical model using the Mittag-Leffler derivative to describe the dynamics of neurodegeneration,incorporating key biological factors such as functioning and infected neurons,extracellular alpha-synuclein,microglia,and T-cells.A fundamental assumption of the model is that neuronal deterioration is influenced by memory effects,where past states impact current disease progression,making fractional-order calculus more suitable than traditional integer-order models.The model accounts for the secretion and clearance of alpha-synuclein,the activation of immune responses,and the role of microglia in mitigating or exacerbating neuronal damage.Sensitivity analysis emphasizes the crucial role of factors like neuronal cells production IIN,infection prevalenceγ,and stimulation of microglial cellsΘ.Numerical simulations support the long-run neuroinflammatory feedback mechanism,revealing that smaller values of fractional orderη<1reduce disease progression.This is based on the premise that increased memory(ηvalues less than one)leads to slower transmission of pathological protein aggregation.The study demonstrates that building a surrogate machine learning model of the NARX-BRBNN type,calibrated using numerical solver output,not only decreases computing complexity but also accurately replicates the dynamics of the fractional equation.This comparison underscores the necessity of employing fractional-order numerical schemes for accurately modeling complex neurobiological systems.The study proposes focused treatment approaches and provides insightful information on the course of neurodegenerative diseases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23B20105).
摘要Accurate prediction of the spatial mechanism's dynamic parameters in microgravity deployment simulations is crucial for identifying potential faults and ensuring precise gravitational compensation.Traditional engineering models are often inaccurate,primarily because of insufficient experimental data and incomplete understanding of physical phenomena,which impedes model bias reduction in information-poor scenarios.We present a novel hybrid approach aimed at improving the predictive accuracy of the dynamic behavior of spatial deployable mechanisms.The graph convolutional network-temporal convolutional network(GCN-TCN)model,a type of deep learning architecture,is utilized for its expertise in forecasting spatio-temporal data through multi-step predictions.Next,the adaptive bandwidth kernel density estimation technique is applied to estimate the probability density function of residuals from the testing set of the GCN-TCN,quantifying predictive uncertainty.The predictive information is further refined using Bayesian inference,integrating a priori knowledge from physics-based models with data from data-driven models to yield robust posterior predictions.The proposed methodology is validated and shown to be robust through rigorous numerical simulations and experimental validation,demonstrating its ability to provide accurate and reliable predictions for the deployment of spatial mechanisms.
基金supported by the Zhejiang"Pioneer"and"Leading Goose"R&D Programs(2025C01155,2023C01232,2024C01057)the Zhejiang Leading Innovation and Entrepre-neurship Team Project(2023R02016)the Science&Technology Commission of Shaoxing Municipality(2023B41018)。
摘要The pursuit of environmentally benign and cost-effective hard carbon(HC)anode materials has been expedited by the growing demand for sustainable sodium energy storage solutions.Herein,a waste-tovalue method is pioneered to produce HC from walnut kernel(WK)biowaste from agro-industries,via pre-hydrothermal carbonization in a KOH/water solvent system,followed by post-high temperature treatment at 1200℃(H-WKHC-KW-12).The influence of synthesis parameters on the structural characteristics and interfacial sodium storage behavior of H-WKHC-KW-12 was systematically investigated.As an anode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),the optimized H-WKHC-KW-12 electrode exhibits impressive electrochemical properties including a high reversible capacity of 311.95 m A·h·g-1 at 0.1C,excellent rate performance with 247.7 m A·h·g-1 retained at 10 C,and robust long-term cycling stability,retaining 98.87%of its capacity at 0.1C after 100 cycles and 92.36%at 1C after 1350 cycles.Furthermore,the material delivers a favorable initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)of 81%,demonstrating its viability for practical sodium storage applications.The study demonstrates the feasibility of converting WK processing waste from agro-industries into high-performance HC anode materials,supporting circular economy principles and furthering the creation of affordable,environmentally friendly SIBs technology.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32160765)the Ear-marked Fund for China Agriculture Research System(CARS-22-G-12)。
摘要Intercropping with leguminous green manure represents a sustainable approach to enhance agroecosystem resilience through improved soil fertility and resource-use efficiency.However,the synergistic mechanisms between leguminous green manure intercropping and regulated deficit irrigation in maintaining maize yield stability and enhancing kernel profiles under arid conditions remain inadequately understood.A three-year(2021–2023)split-plot field experiment incorporated main plots consisting of three green manure incorporation practices:full green manure incorporation(M||V-P),green manure stubble retention(M||V-R),and maize without green manure(maize sole cropping,SM);while split plots comprised three irrigation regimes:conventional(I3;400 mm),15%deficit(I2;340 mm),and 30%deficit(I1;280 mm).The study examined maize grain yield,kernel quality(protein,fat,starch,and essential amino acid content),net photosynthetic rate(Pn)of maize,and soil nitrate-ammonium nitrogen content.M||V-P and M||V-R increased maize grain yield compared to SM,with M||V-P producing 5.7%higher yields than M||V-R.Notably,M||V-PI2 achieved comparable yield to M||V-PI3 while reducing irrigation by 15%,demonstrating an 18.3%yield increase over SMI3.M||V-P and M||V-R enhanced kernel quality compared to SM,exhibiting higher protein,fat,starch,and essential amino acid content.Decreased irrigation led to increased kernel protein content but reduced fat and starch contents.The kernel protein content under M||V-PI2 showed no significant difference from M||V-PI1,while maintaining fat,starch,and essential amino acid content similar to M||V-PI3.M||V-PI2 improved all kernel quality parameters relative to SMI3.These enhancements primarily resulted from maize intercropped with leguminous green manure in combination with 15%deficit irrigation,which increased maize Pn by 14.3%,and elevated soil nitrate-ammonium nitrogen by 12.5 and 5.2%,respectively.These findings demonstrate a scalable approach for sustainable maize production though the integration of leguminous green manure intercropping in water-limited regions.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2024YFE0216800)Project of Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan(Grant No.KJZD20230923115206014)+4 种基金the Heilongjiang Natural Science Foundation Research Team Project(Grant No.TD2022E001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB2603505)support from the Research Institute of Highway Ministry of TransportEarth Products China Limited(EPC)Xiaoning Institute of Roadway Engineering.
摘要A recurrent phenomenon is the reappearance of distress conditions on the same road section,both before and after maintenance interventions.The maintenance work essentially addresses the superficial symptoms rather than the root causes,since the internal relationships between various forms of distress remain unclear.This study quantitatively evaluates the correlation between surface distress and internal defects based on field detection data and statistical methods,effectively complementing existing qualitative analytical method.Approximately 200 defect locations data were collected from the RIOHTrack full-scale ring road,and targeted evaluation metrics reflecting pavement performance were proposed.Then,the Ripley's K-function was employed to analyze the spatial aggregation of surface and internal cracks,and to further verify their macroscopic correlation during the spatio-temporal evolution process.Next,kernel density estimation and relative risk assessment were used to investigate the relationships between the surface distress and internal defects.Experimental results reveal that the loading position significantly affects surface distress,but exhibits no obvious correlation with hidden damage,and there is also no spatial aggregation phenomenon between them.However,for semi-rigid base asphalt pavement,internal cracks and surface cracks show a strong correlation,while demonstrating only a weak association with loading position.Finally,a sensitivity analysis was performed based on the results obtained at different distance thresholds,and r=0.5 m was designated as the optimal spatial correlation distance threshold.This threshold was then used to determine the pavement structure offering the best crack resistance performance,providing a key reference for the design and maintenance of heavy-duty highway pavements.This study provides a reference for road active maintenance and supports the transformation of maintenance strategies from passive response to active intervention.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41871325)Shanghai Ocean University College Student Innovation and Entrepreneur ship Training Program Project(No.A1-2005-00-300827)。
摘要Urban drainage pipe system is an important part of city management.Automated detection of the status of storm drain in street-level images through current technologies in computer vision and AI is an important aspect of smart city construction.In this paper,a framework based on YOLOv5s for storm drain detection(YOLOSDD)in street view is proposed.By analyzing the characteristics of small-scale targets,YOLO-SDD focuses on optimizing the Backbone network and its loss function.Series of experiments demonstrated that in the task of detecting different states of storm drain under various environmental conditions,the mean average precision(mAP@.5)of the YOLO-SDD can reach 89.6%,increasing by 2%compared with the baseline model YOLOv5s.In the presence and absence of occlusion,the average precision of storm drain detection increased by 0.9%and 3.1%,respectively.In addition,the effectiveness and generalization ability of YOLO-SDD were further validated using the storm drain dataset of Urbana-Champaign(SDUC)from Illinois,USA,and the dataset for object detection in aerial images(DOTA).Finally,this work has deployed the YOLO-SDD on the Android system,which verifies its ability of real-time detecting storm drain in different states in street scenes.
摘要In this study,Palm kernel shell(PKS)is utilized as a raw material to produce activated biochar as adsorbent for dye removal from wastewater,specifically methylene blue(MB)dye,by utilizing a simplified and costeffective approach.Production of activated biocharwas carried out using both a furnace and a domesticmicrowave oven without an inert atmosphere.Three samples of palm kernel shell(PKS)based activated biochar labeled as samples A,B and C were carbonized inside the furnace at 800℃ for 1 h and then activated using the microwave-heating technique with varying heating times(0,5,10,and 15 min).The heating was conducted in the absence of an inert gas.Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR)highlighted a significant Si-O stretching vibration between 1040.5 to 692.7 cm−1,indicating the presence of key components(Silica and Alumina)in all PKS-based activated biochar samples.For wastewater treatment,activated biochar samples were tested against a 20 mg/LMethylene Blue(MB)solution,and the MB percentage removal was calculated for each run using a standard curve.Central Composite Design(CCD)experiments were conducted for optimization,with activated biochar Sample C exhibiting the highest adsorption capacity at 88.14%MB removal under specific conditions.ANOVA analysis confirmed the significance of the quadratic model,with a p-value of 0.0222 and R2=0.9438.In conclusion,the results demonstrated the efficiency of PKS-based activated biochar as an adsorbent for MB removal in comparison to other commercial adsorbents.