Publications by authors named "Xiaodong Shi"

In this study, a novel algorithm named the Edge-enhanced Generative Adversarial Network (EGAN) is proposed to address the issues of noise corruption and edge fuzziness in the super-resolution of remote sensing images. To build upon the baseline model called Deep Blind Super-Resolution GAN (DBSR-GAN), an edge enhancement module is introduced to enhance the edge information of the images. To enlarge the receptive field of the algorithm, the Mask branch within the edge enhancement structure is further optimized.

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Highland barley (HB) consumption offers numerous health benefits; however, its impact on glycolipid metabolism abnormalities induced by a high-fat diet remains unclear. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of HB in the context of obesity; Rats were fed either a high-fat diet (HFD) to induce obesity or a standard diet (SD) for six weeks. The rats in the HFD group were randomly assigned into five groups: HFD+HFD, HFD+SD, and low (30%), medium (45%), and high (60%) doses of the HB diet for an additional ten weeks.

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Integrated photon-pair sources are crucial for scalable photonic quantum systems. Thin-film lithium niobate is a promising platform for on-chip photon-pair generation through spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC). However, the device implementation faces practical challenges.

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Dual-single-atom catalysts (DSACs) are the next paradigm shift in single-atom catalysts because of the enhanced performance brought about by the synergistic effects between adjacent bimetallic pairs. However, there are few methods for synthesizing DSACs with precise bimetallic structures. Herein, a pre-coordination strategy is proposed to precisely synthesize a library of DSACs.

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Background: This study investigated the prevalence of sarcopenic obesity (SO) among older adults in Chinese communities and its association with chronic diseases.

Methods: We conducted a post-hoc analysis of a 2014-2015 multicenter cross-sectional study involving adults aged ≥60 years from three representative cities in China. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia diagnostic criteria and Chinese local cutoffs were employed to define SO.

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(Niethammer, 1975) is one of the commensal rodent species in South China. With the development of transportation and climate change, has gradually migrated north and become the dominant rat species for the past few years. In this study, we assembled a complete mitochondrial genome of , captured from North China.

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The efficacy and safety of recombinant human thrombopoietin (rhTPO) in children and adolescent patients with chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) remains unclear. A multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III trial was performed. Patients aged 6-17 years, diagnosed with ITP and resistant or relapsed to corticosteroid treatment were included.

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  • The study investigates preoperative prognostic factors for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) patients and introduces a new scoring system combining CA19-9 levels and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR).
  • Researchers analyzed data from 1728 ICC patients who underwent liver resections, identifying NLR and CA19-9 as independent risk factors for recurrence and overall survival after surgery.
  • The new scoring model categorizes patients into three risk groups based on their NLR and CA19-9 levels, with corresponding differences in 5-year recurrence rates and overall survival, indicating that higher scores correlate with worse outcomes and aggressive tumor characteristics.
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Designing solid electrolyte is deemed as an effective approach to suppress the side reaction of zinc anode and active material dissolution of cathodes in liquid electrolytes for zinc metal batteries (ZMBs). Herein, kaolin is comprehensively investigated as raw material to prepare solid electrolyte (KL-Zn) for ZMBs. As demonstrated, KL-Zn electrolyte is an excellent electronic insulator and zinc ionic conductor, which presents wide voltage window of 2.

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Silicon carbide (SiC) photonic integrated platform has attracted significant research interest for on-chip optical applications, owing to its exceptional optical properties such as a broad transparency window, high refractive index, and strong nonlinearity. Among the various types of SiC, amorphous SiC (a-SiC) has particularly emerged as an accessible choice for forming thin-film SiC-on-insulator (SiCOI) stacks, demonstrating promising capabilities for wafer-scale photonic applications. In this work, we prepare three a-SiCOI samples using the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, with different refractive indices.

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Zinc dendrite, active iodine dissolution, and polyiodide shuttle caused by the strong interaction between liquid electrolyte and solid electrode are the chief culprits for the capacity attenuation of aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (ZIBs). Herein, mullite is adopted as raw material to prepare Zn-based solid-state electrolyte (Zn-ML) for ZIBs through zinc ion exchange strategy. Owing to the merits of low electronic conductivity, low zinc diffusion energy barrier, and strong polyiodide adsorption capability, Zn-ML electrolyte can effectively isolate the redox reactions of zinc anode and AC@I cathode, guide the reversible zinc deposition behavior, and inhibit the active iodine dissolution as well as polyiodide shuttle during cycling process.

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The development of Zn-ion batteries (ZIBs) is always hindered by the ruleless interface reactions between the solid electrode and liquid electrolyte, and seeking appropriate electrolyte additives is considered as a valid approach to stabilize the electrode/electrolyte interphases for high-performance ZIBs. Benefiting from the unique solubility of TiOSO in acidic solution, the composite electrolyte of 2 m ZnSO+30 mm TiOSO (ZSO/TSO) is configured and its positive contribution to Zn//Zn cells, Zn//Cu cells, and Zn//NHVO batteries are comprehensively investigated by electrochemical tests and theoretical calculations. Based on the theoretical calculations, the introduction of TiOSO contributes to facilitating the desolvation kinetics of Zn ions and guarantees the stable interface reactions of both zinc anode and NHVO cathode.

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The one-step synthesis of tetra-substituted benzenes was accomplished via gold-catalyzed diyne-ene annulation. Distinguished from prior modification methods, this novel strategy undergoes formal [3+3] cyclization, producing polysubstituted benzenes with exceptional efficiency. The critical factor enabling this transformation was the introduction of amides, which were reported for the first time in gold catalysis as covalent nucleophilic co-catalysts.

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The global emergence of multidrug resistance (MDR) in gram-negative bacteria has become a matter of worldwide concern. MDR in these pathogens is closely linked to the overexpression of certain efflux pumps, particularly the resistance-nodulation-cell division (RND) efflux pumps. Inhibition of these pumps presents an attractive and promising strategy to combat antibiotic resistance, as the efflux pump inhibitors can effectively restore the potency of existing antibiotics.

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Immunotherapy has demonstrated its potential to improve the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, patients' responses to immunotherapy vary a lot. A comparative analysis of the tumor microenvironment (TME) in responders and non-responders is expected to unveil the mechanisms responsible for the immunotherapy resistance and provide potential treatment targets. We performed sequencing analyses using 10x Genomics technology on six HCC patients who responded to anti-PD-1 therapy and one HCC patient who did not respond.

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With the global aging population, addressing prevalent age-related conditions such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia is crucial. Traditional nutritional strategies focusing on single nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, or protein have limitations, prompting a nuanced exploration of the relationship between aging, nutrition, and musculoskeletal health. This cross-sectional study examines the complex interplay between dietary intake of macronutrients, common micronutrients, and water, as well as their association with musculoskeletal health in adults aged 50 to 80 years, using U.

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Backgrounds: Liver resection plus lymphadenectomy is essential to ensure precise staging in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). This study aimed to investigate the influence of the clinical status of lymph nodes on the survival outcomes in ICC patients.

Methods: Between January 2015 and December 2020, consecutive patients diagnosed with ICC who underwent liver resection plus lymphadenectomy were enrolled.

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  • A retrospective study examined the effectiveness of three anti-infective treatment regimens for children with acute appendicitis who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy between May 2020 and September 2022.
  • Ninety children were divided into three groups based on their treatment: Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Piperacillin-Tazobactam + Metronidazole, and Cefminox + Metronidazole, focusing on recovery, bacterial clearance, and hospitalization costs.
  • All treatment regimens showed similar effectiveness, but Cefminox + Metronidazole was the most cost-effective, while Piperacillin-Tazobactam had the lowest antibiotic use intensity, potentially reducing bacterial resistance.
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The isoguanosine self-assembled pentamer (isoG-star) has exhibited remarkable selectivity for Cs binding over competing alkali and alkali earth metal cation, rendering it a promising extractor for radioactive waste Cs separation. However, to make isoG-star a pracrtical material for Cs isolation, the development of recyclable isoG-star material is required. In this study, a systematic screening of functional isoG derivatives was performed.

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  • Metal catalysts that are oxidized (not fully metallic) work better for reducing CO gas than regular metal, but it's hard to keep them in that state without breaking down.
  • This text reviews research on how to keep these catalysts stable and why it's important for making better products.
  • It also talks about different ways to protect these catalysts and the challenges we face in making this technology work well in real life.
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Background: Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a highly aggressive malignancy characterized by a poor prognosis and closely linked to tumor stemness. However, the key molecules that regulate ICC stemness remain elusive. Although Y-box binding protein 1 (YBX1) negatively affects prognosis in various cancers by enhancing stemness and chemoresistance, its effect on stemness and cisplatin sensitivity in ICC remains unclear.

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With the development of electric vehicles, exploiting anode materials with high capacity and fast charging capability is an urgent requirement for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Borophene, with the merits of high capacity, high electronic conductivity and fast diffusion kinetics, holds great potential as anode for LIBs. However, it is difficult to fabricate for the intrinsic electron-deficiency of boron atom.

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Background: Accurate and efficient cell grouping is essential for analyzing single-cell transcriptome sequencing (scRNA-seq) data. However, the existing clustering techniques often struggle to provide timely and accurate cell type groupings when dealing with datasets with large-scale or imbalanced cell types. Therefore, there is a need for improved methods that can handle the increasing size of scRNA-seq datasets while maintaining high accuracy and efficiency.

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Implementing stimulated Raman scattering in a low-loss microresonator could lead to Raman lasing. Here, we report the demonstration of an efficient Raman laser with >50% power efficiency in an integrated silicon carbide platform for the first time. By fine-tuning the free spectral range (FSR) of 43 μm-radius silicon carbide microresonators, the Stokes resonance corresponding to the dominant Raman shift of 777 cm (23.

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Developing effective methods for highly sensitive detection of phenolic endocrine disruptors (EDCs) is especially urgent. Herein, a magnetic hydroxyl-functional porous organic polymer (M-FH-POP) was facilely synthesized by green diazo-couple reaction using basic fuchsin and hesperetin as monomer for the first time. M-FH-POP delivered superior adsorption performance for phenolic EDCs.

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