Semi-supervised comparative learning compensation method for chemical gas sensor drift.

The gradual and unpredictable variation in chemo-sensory signal responses when exposed to the same analyte under identical conditions, commonly referred to as sensor drift, has long been recognized as one of the most serious challenges faced by chemical sensors. The traditional drift compensation method is both labor-intensive and expensive, as it requires frequent collection and labeling of gas samples for recalibration. Introducing a small number of meaningful drift calibration samples can be an attractive strategy to reduce the computational load and improve the performance of the updated classifier.

Efficacy of early administration of sacubitril/valsartan after coronary artery revascularization in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by moderate-to-severe mitral regurgitation: a randomized controlled trial.

Effects of angiotensin receptor/neprilysin inhibitors (ARNI) on ventricular remodeling in patients with heart failure, especially heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), are better than those of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI). Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated by mitral regurgitation exacerbates ventricular remodeling and increases the risk of heart failure. There is limited evidence on the effects of early administration of ARNI in patients with AMI complicated by mitral regurgitation.

Effects of Tirofiban in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction and Diabetes Mellitus undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of early vs. late tirofiban administration in the treatment of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and diabetes mellitus (DM) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI).

Methods: 120 patients with STEMI and DM treated with pPCI were randomly divided into an observation group (n=60) and a control group (n=60).

Detection of Specific Volatile Organic Compounds in (Herbst) by Solid-Phase Microextraction and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.

The red flour beetle, (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is a major storage pest that could lead to a wide range of damage. Its secretions have a significant impact on the quality of stored grain and food, leading to serious food safety problems such as grain spoilage and food carcinogenesis. This study investigates new detection techniques for grain storage pests to improve grain insect detection in China.

Discrimination of Inner Injury of Korla Fragrant Pear Based on Multi-Electrical Parameters.

Inner-injury fragrant pears are easily prone to rot during storage. Discriminating inner injury in the Korla fragrant pear from the normal pear is difficult as the flesh may be injured while the peel of the fruit remains intact. This study demonstrated the recognition of inner-injury pears based on their electric characteristics to pick out the inner-injury pears before storage.

Determination of beef tenderness based on airflow pressure combined with structural light three-dimensional (3D) vision technology.

The main factor affecting beef quality, consumer satisfaction, and purchase decisions is beef tenderness. In this study, a rapid nondestructive testing method for beef tenderness based on airflow pressure combined with structural light 3D vision technology was proposed. The structural light 3D camera was used to scan the 3D point cloud deformation information of the beef surface after the airflow acted on it for 1.

Assessment of kiwifruit firmness by using airflow and laser technique.

Firmness is a valid and widely acknowledged indication of fruit quality that is directly connected to physical structure and mechanical qualities. The deformation signals of kiwifruit for firmness assessment were acquired using an assessment system based on airflow and laser technology in this investigation. Using partial least squares regression (PLSR), genetic algorithm optimization of bp neural network (GA-BP), and an extreme learning machine (ELM), deformation data from kiwifruit was used to create models of Magness-Taylor penetration firmness prediction.

A Review of Vision-Laser-Based Civil Infrastructure Inspection and Monitoring.

Structural health and construction security are important problems in civil engineering. Regular infrastructure inspection and monitoring methods are mostly performed manually. Early automatic structural health monitoring techniques were mostly based on contact sensors, which usually are difficult to maintain in complex infrastructure environments.

Comparison of intracoronary versus intravenous tirofiban in acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of intracoronary (IC) tirofiban compared to intravenously administered tirofiban in STEMI patients treated with PPCI.

Methods: This study included 180 STEMI patients who were underwent PPCI. Patients were randomized into an IC group ( n = 90) and intravenous (IV) group ( n = 90).

Assessment of Trimetazidine Treatment in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Aims: Trimetazidine (TMZ) is effective at improving clinical outcomes in chronic heart failure and stable coronary artery disease patients. However, no single study has comprehensively evaluated the efficacy of TMZ in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: We enrolled 401 Chinese patients.

Natural variation of HTH5 from wild rice, Oryza rufipogon Griff., is involved in conferring high-temperature tolerance at the heading stage.

Global warming is a major abiotic stress factor, which limit rice production. Exploiting the genetic basis of the natural variation in heat resistance at different reproductive stages among diverse exotic Oryza germplasms can help breeding heat-resistant rice cultivars. Here, we identified a stable quantitative trait locus (QTL) for heat tolerance at the heading stage on chromosome 5 (qHTH5) in O.

Application of tirofiban in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated with diabetes and undergoing emergency interventional therapy.

Objectives: To investigate the application of tirofiban in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated with diabetes and undergoing emergency interventional therapy.

Methods: Two hundred patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) complicated with diabetes who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and found to have high thrombus burden in coronary artery admitted to our hospital from September 2018 to September 2020 were selected as subjects, and were divided into two groups according to the randomization method: the intravenous tirofiban bolus group and the intracoronary tirofiban bolus group, with 100 cases in each group. The levels of LVEF, LVESD and LVEDD were detected immediately after admission and 15 days after therapy, and the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was utilized to detect the levels of CK-MB, MMP-9 and hs-CRP.

Clemastine Rescues Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment by Improving White Matter Integrity.

With the improvement of cancer treatment techniques, increasing attention has been given to chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment through white matter injury. Clemastine fumarate has been shown to enhance white matter integrity in cuprizone- or hypoxia-induced demyelination mouse models. However, whether clemastine can be beneficial for reversing chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment remains unexplored.

Prediction of tenderness of chicken by using viscoelasticity based on airflow and optical technique.

Tenderness is an index for evaluating meat quality. A prediction model of tenderness was established based on the chicken deformation, which was determined by a viscoelasticity system combined with airflow and optical technique. Different preprocessing methods were used to preprocess the deformation.

Feasibility of NIR spectroscopy detection of moisture content in coco-peat substrate based on the optimization characteristic variables.

Moisture content is an important index to evaluate the water content in substrate. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was used for rapid quantitative detection of moisture content of coco-peat substrate. The different spectral pretreatment methods were adopted to pre-process the spectral data.

Fine mapping of the qHTB1-1QTL, which confers heat tolerance at the booting stage, using an Oryza rufipogon Griff. introgression line.

The qHTB1-1 QTL, controlling heat tolerance at the booting stage in rice, was fine mapped to a 47.1 kb region containing eight candidate genes. Two positional candidate genes showed significant changes in expression levels under heat stress.

Transurethral resection in women with symptomatic keratinizing squamous metaplasia of urinary bladder: A retrospective study of 92 cases.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of transurethral resection (TUR) on relieving urinary symptoms in patients with keratinizing squamous metaplasia (KSM) of the urinary bladder.

Methods: Data were analyzed from a retrospective study of patients receiving transurethral bipolar plasma resection (bi-TUR) treatment for symptomatic KSM. Urinary symptoms were assessed by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and a numeric rating scale pain score.

Comprehensive comparison of multiple quantitative near-infrared spectroscopy models for Aspergillus flavus contamination detection in peanut.

Background: Aspergillus flavus is a major pollutant in moldy peanuts, and it has a large influence on the taste of food. The secondary metabolites of Aspergillus flavus, including aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and aflatoxin B2 (AFB2), are highly toxic and can expose humans to high risk. The total mold count (TMC) is an important index to determine the contamination degree and hygiene quality of peanut.

Application of multi-element viscoelastic models to freshness evaluation of beef based on the viscoelasticity principle.

The aims of this work were to develop multi-element viscoelastic models for beef and apply them to detect total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content for freshness evaluation. The deformation data were collected by a viscoelasticity detection system that employed the airflow and laser technique. Then, TVB-N contents were measured to determine the freshness of samples during storage.

Detection of Additives and Chemical Contaminants in Turmeric Powder Using FT-IR Spectroscopy.

Yellow turmeric () is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes, and as a dietary supplement. Due to the commercial popularity of , economic adulteration and contamination with botanical additives and chemical substances has increased. This study used FT-IR spectroscopy for identifying and estimating white turmeric (), and Sudan Red G dye mixed with yellow turmeric powder.