Publications by authors named "Rong Xue"

Cavitation plays a crucial role in the reliability of components in refrigeration systems. The properties of refrigerants change significantly with temperature, thereby amplifying the impact of thermodynamic effects. This study, based on the Large Eddy Simulation (LES) method and the Schnerr-Sauer (S-S) cavitation model, investigates the transient cavitating flow characteristics of the R134a refrigerant in a Venturi tube (VT).

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Background: The choroid plexus (CP) plays a crucial role in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production and brain homeostasis. However, non-invasive imaging techniques to assess its function remain limited. This study was conducted to develop a novel, contrast-agent-free MRI technique, termed relaxation-exchange magnetic resonance imaging (REXI), for evaluating CP-CSF water transport, a potential biomarker of CP function.

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  • Researchers created a framework to segment and model lenticulostriate arteries using advanced MRI techniques, specifically targeting patients with CADASIL and comparing them to healthy controls.
  • The framework involves a small-patch convolutional neural network for accurate segmentation, supported by a random forest model for further analysis, with performance evaluated against manual segmentation methods.
  • Results showed that the framework achieved high accuracy in artery measurements, demonstrating better reliability than manual methods, suggesting it could be beneficial for diagnosing and studying CADASIL.
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This work unraveled discrepant ecological patterns between biofilms and flocs in a deteriorated bioreactor inoculated with mature partial nitrification-anammox (PN/A) sludge. Based on 16S rRNA analysis, a comprehensive evaluation of neutral and null models, along with niche width, delineated that the bacterial community assembly in biofilms and flocs was dominantly driven by the stochastic process, and dispersal limitation critically shaped the community assembly. Co-occurrence network analysis revealed that environmental stress caused decentralized and fragmented bacterial colonies, and anammox bacteria were mainly peripheral in biofilms network and less involved in interspecific interactions.

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Refractory bleeding presents a critical, life-threatening challenge, and the goal of medical professionals and researchers has always been to achieve safe and effective hemostasis for bleeding wounds. In this study, we utilized the benefits of a self-expanding cellulose sponge to control incompressible bleeding, which is achieved this by creating a tannic acid/metal ion coating on the surface and within the pores of the sponge to improve its hemostatic effectiveness. The effects of various types and concentrations of metal ions (calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc) on hemostatic efficiency and biosafety is systematically investigated.

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  • The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy on sleep quality and associated issues like depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline in chronic insomnia patients.
  • Sixty-three patients were divided into a VR group and a control group, with the VR group using the technology daily for six weeks, while measuring various sleep and mental health metrics at the start and end of the treatment.
  • Results indicated significant improvements in sleep quality and reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms for the VR group compared to the control, suggesting that VR therapy could be a beneficial treatment for chronic insomnia.
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Purpose: This study aimed to develop a novel method for real-time imaging to track macrophages and to make it possible to visually track their dynamic features.

Procedures: The archaeon Halobacterium NRC-1 was cultured in an ATCC medium. Buoyant cells were allowed to produce biosynthetic gas vesicles (GVs), and isolated GVs were collected after lysis.

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Background: Enshi Yulu tea (ESYL) is the most representative of steamed green tea in China, but its aroma formation in processing is unclear. Thus, the ESYL volatiles during the whole industrial processing were investigated using headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

Results: A total of 134 volatiles were identified.

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Large bony Bankart injuries are typically stabilized using screws or plates or multiple anchors. Here, the "door-locking" technique, using a single-row anchor, can provide effective fixation for massive bony Bankart injuries. This technique offers several advantages over open fixation surgery or other techniques that use more than 2 suture anchors, including simpler surgical procedures, lower medical costs, and satisfactory clinical outcomes.

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Although Enshi Yulu tea (ESYL) possesses a distinctive fragrance, there is a scarcity of studies focusing on its primary volatiles or aroma genesis. This study aims to elucidate the dynamics in the profiles of aromas and volatiles through aroma profiling analysis and headspace solid-phase microextraction/gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. A total of 10 aroma attributes and 128 volatiles were identified in ESYL, with geraniol and linalool exhibiting the highest levels, and alcohols constituting the predominant proportion.

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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a chronic progressive eye disease that affects millions of diabetic patients worldwide, and ferroptosis may contribute to the underlying mechanisms of DR. The main objective of this work is to explore key genes associated with ferroptosis in DR and to determine their feasibility as diagnostic markers. WGCNA identify the most relevant signature modules in DR.

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  • Aconiti lateralis radix praeparata (ALRP) is a traditional Chinese medicine that undergoes complex processing to become Heishunpian (HSP), which has significant clinical use.
  • This study explores how different processing steps affect the chemical components of ALRP, using advanced analysis techniques to identify changes and potential quality markers.
  • The findings suggest 10 quality biomarkers for ALRP and HSP, highlighting key processing steps that influence component loss and enhancement, ultimately aiding in better quality control and clinical application.
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Herein, a novel rich oxygen vacancy (Ov) cobalt-iron hydrotalcite composite cobalt metal-organic framework material (ZIF-67/CoFe-LDH) was prepared by simple urea water and heat reduction approach and utilized for the peroxymonosulfate (PMS) system to remove sulfamethoxazole (SMX). 95 ± 1.32 % SMX (20 mg/L) was able to degraded in 20 min with TOC removal of 53 ± 1.

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  • The study investigates the effects of long-term running on the gut microbiota (GM) in middle-aged runners, highlighting a gap in research that has primarily focused on elite athletes.
  • Researchers compared the gut microbiota of 25 serious middle-aged runners to a control group of 22 sedentary individuals using advanced gene sequencing techniques and assessed dietary habits.
  • Results showed that while overall dietary patterns were similar, there were significant differences in the composition and functional metabolism of gut microbiota between the two groups, suggesting that long-term exercise can significantly alter gut health and metabolic regulation.
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Background: Wall shear stress (WSS) has been proved to be related to the formation, development and rupture of intracranial aneurysms. Aneurysm wall enhancement (AWE) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be caused by inflammation and have confirmed its relationship with low WSS. High WSS can also result in inflammation but the research of its correlation with AWE is lack because of the focus on large aneurysms limited by 3T MRI in most previous studies.

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  • - The study focuses on creating polyolefin elastomer (POE)-based phase change materials (PCMs) that incorporate alumina and graphene nanoplatelets for improved solar energy storage and thermal management using injection moulding.
  • - A significant increase in thermal conductivity (≈269.5%) was achieved with the composite, reaching 1.82 W mK, which enhances its heat dissipation capabilities essential for electronics.
  • - The materials also demonstrate excellent electrical insulation, mechanical performance, and efficient solar energy conversion, making them ideal for flexible applications in thermal storage and solar energy conversion.
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The dried young fruit of Citrus reticulata Blanco, known as Qingpi, is commonly used in clinic both with its raw and vinegar-processed products. However, the distinctions in quality between these two products remain unclear, and the methods for identification are considerably intricate. In this study, an electronic eye technique was applied to assess the overall color of Qingpi products before and after processing.

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The present study has successfully established a scientific and precise approach for distinguishing the geographical origins of young citrus fruits (Qingpi) from four primary production regions in China, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and flash gas chromatography electronic nose (flash GC e-nose) to analyze the volatile composition and odor characteristics. Through the application of chemometric analysis, a clear differentiation among Qingpi samples was established using GC-MS. Additionally, the application of flash GC e-nose facilitated the extraction of flavor information, which enabled the discrimination of geographical origins.

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Background: There are few multi-city studies on the association between temperature and mortality in basin climates. This study was based on the Sichuan Basin in southwest China to assess the association of basin temperature with non-accidental mortality in the population and with the temperature-related mortality burden.

Methods: Daily mortality data, meteorological and air pollution data were collected for four cities in the Sichuan Basin of southwest China.

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Objectives: The aims of this study were to (i) compare the prevalence of multidimensional frailty in middle-aged and older people with stroke and to (ii) explore the relationship between multidimensional frailty and quality of life (QoL) in this patient population.

Background: In recent years, stroke patients have become increasingly younger. As an important risk factor for stroke patients, frailty has gradually drawn research attention because of its multidimensional nature.

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Fear of falling related activity restrictions are widespread among older adults, leading to several adverse effects. Given these consequences, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive assessment tool that integrates various risk factors to predict the likelihood of older adults experiencing such activity restrictions. This cross-sectional study investigated fear of falling related activity restrictions and its influencing factors, simultaneously constructed and validated a nomogram among older adults residing in the communities in China.

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  • Qingpi, a traditional Chinese medicine used for liver disease treatment, has been studied using advanced liquid chromatography and statistical methods to analyze its processed types and determine quality markers.
  • The study identified 18 components of Qingpi and created an integrated network connecting these components to liver disease targets and pathways.
  • Eight compounds were highlighted as potential quality markers with strong binding activity to liver disease targets, laying groundwork for future research into Qingpi's pharmacodynamics and treatment mechanisms.
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Heishunpian is obtained through complex processing of Aconiti lateralis radix praeparata. However, the impact of each processing step on chemical compositions and pharmacological activities is still unclear. The mechanism of the processing needs to be further studied.

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