A review of deep learning in blink detection.

Blink detection is a highly concerned research direction in the field of computer vision, which plays a key role in various application scenes such as human-computer interaction, fatigue detection and emotion perception. In recent years, with the rapid development of deep learning, the application of deep learning techniques for precise blink detection has emerged as a significant area of interest among researchers. Compared with traditional methods, the blink detection method based on deep learning offers superior feature learning ability and higher detection accuracy.

Finite-time generalized synchronization of non-identical fractional order chaotic systems and its application in speech secure communication.

This paper focuses on the finite-time generalized synchronization problem of non-identical fractional order chaotic (or hyper-chaotic) systems by a designing adaptive sliding mode controller and its application to secure communication. The effects of both disturbances and model uncertainties are taken into account. A novel fractional order integral sliding mode surface is designed and its stability to the origin is proved in a given finite time.

Three new kavalactone dimers from Piper methysticum (kava).

Three new dimeric kavalactones, designated as diyangonins A-C (1-3), along with two known analogs were isolated from the roots of Piper methysticum. Their structures were elucidated by means of extensive analysis of their 1D, 2D NMR, and mass spectroscopic data. All these dimers possess a skeleton featuring a cyclobutane ring connecting two kavalactone units in head-to-tail or head-to-head mode.

Methionyl-Methionine Promotes α-s1 Casein Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Gland Explants by Enhancing Intracellular Substrate Availability and Activating JAK2-STAT5 and mTOR-Mediated Signaling Pathways.

Background: Interest is increasing in the role of peptide-bound amino acids (AAs) in milk protein synthesis because studies have found that the uptake of some essential AAs by the mammary gland cannot meet the requirements for milk protein synthesis. Although the role of dipeptides in milk protein synthesis is clearly established, little is known about the underlying mechanisms.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether small peptides can be taken up intact by the peptide transporters in mammary tissue explants and the underlying mechanisms of the effects of methionyl-methionine (Met-Met) supplementation on milk protein synthesis.

Dibenzylbutane lignans from the stems of Schisandra bicolor.

Further investigation of the stems of Schisandra bicolor led to the isolation of a new dibenzylbutane lignan, named schibicolignan A (1), as well as five known compounds, namely bis[dibenzylbutane] (2), machilin A (3), macelignan (4), saururenin (5) and sphenanlignan (6). The structure of the new lignan was elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis. Antioxidant activity of 1-6 was also evaluated.

[Progress on the miRNA related with mammary gland development and lactation].

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNAs that play important roles in post transcriptional regulation. They are involved in the regulation of mammary gland development and lactation. In this paper, we summarized the expression pattern of miRNAs which varied with tissues and lactation stages, and the functions of several miRNAs are also briefly reviewed.

A new isobenzofuranone from the mangrove endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. (ZH58).

A new isobenzofuranone, 4-(methoxymethyl)-7-methoxy-6-methyl-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone (1), together with seven known compounds, dilation (2), lumichrome (3), curvulari (4), 5,5'-oxy-dimethylene-bis(2-furaldehyde) (5), chromone (6), harman(1-methyl-β-carboline) (7), N9-methyl-1methyl-β-carboline (8), was isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus, Penicillium sp. ZH58 obtained from the South China Sea coast. Their structures were determined by analysis of spectroscopic data.

Two new lignans from the stems of Schisandra bicolor.

Two new lignans, named zuihonins E (1) and F (2), were isolated from the stems of Schisandra bicolor Cheng var. tuberculata Law. The structures of the new lignans were elucidated on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis, including 1D, 2D NMR, and MS experiments, and their absolute stereochemistry was determined by circular dichroism spectrum.

A new furanocoumarin from the mangrove endophytic fungus Penicillium sp. (ZH16).

A new furanocoumarin, 5-methyl-8-(3-methylbut-2-enyl) furanocoumarin (1), together with seven known compounds, sterequinone C (2), cyclo(6,7-en-Pro-L-Phe) (3), bergapten, scopoletin, umbelliferone, 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone and 3,5-dimethoxybiphenyl, was isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus, Penicillium sp. ZH16 obtained from the South China Sea. Their structures were determined by analysis of spectroscopic data.

A new isoflavone from the mangrove endophytic fungus Fusarium sp. (ZZF60).

A new isoflavone, 5-hydroxy-7-methoxy-4'-O-(3-methylbut-2-enyl) isoflavone (1), together with five known compounds, eriodictyol (2), vittarin-B (3), 3,6,7-trihydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone (4), 1,3,6-Trihydroxy-8-methylxanthone (5) and cyclo (Phe-Tyr) (6), was isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus, Fusarium sp. ZZF60 obtained from the South China Sea. Their structures were determined by the analysis of spectroscopic data.

Isoflavones from the mangrove endophytic fungus Fusarium sp. (ZZF41).

A new isoflavone, 5-O-methyl-2'-methoxy-3'-methylalpinumisoflavone (1), together with four known compounds 6-methoxy-5,7,4'-trihydroxyisoflavone (2), 6-methoxy-7,4'-dihydroxyisoflavone (3), (+)-marmesin (4), and 4-methylbenzoic acid carboxymethyl ester (5), were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus, Fusarium sp. (ZZF41). Their structures were determined by analysis of spectroscopic data.

[Experimental study on effect of natural hirudin on vein congestion of random skin flap in porcine models].

Objective: To investigate the effect of natural hirudin which is applied locally on vein congestion of random pattern skin flap in porcine models.

Methods: Three Guangxi Bama miniature pigs, including male and female aged 6-8 months and weighing 10-15 kg, were employed to establish animal model of vein congestive. Six dorsal random pattern skin flaps (three on each side) were prepared on each animal, 14 cm x 4 cm in size.

Chemistry and weak antimicrobial activities of phomopsins produced by mangrove endophytic fungus Phomopsis sp. ZSU-H76.

Three metabolites named phomopsin A (1), B (2) and C (3), together with two known compounds cytosporone B (4) and C (5), were isolated from the mangrove endophytic fungus, Phomopsis sp. ZSU-H76 obtained from the South China Sea. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, mainly by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic techniques.

Shame, personality, and social anxiety symptoms in Chinese and American nonclinical samples: a cross-cultural study.

Shame has been observed to play an important role in social anxiety in China [Xu, 1982]. Shame and personality factors, such as neuroticism and introversion-extraversion, are also related to social anxiety symptoms in Chinese college students [Li et al., 2003].