H fault-tolerant fuzzy intermittent control for nonlinear hyperbolic PDE systems with multiple delays and actuator failures.

This study presents an H fault-tolerant fuzzy intermittent control approach for the nonlinear hyperbolic partial differential equation (PDE) systems with multiple delays and actuator failures (MDAFs). Firstly, the nonlinear hyperbolic PDE systems with MDAFs are characterized by the Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) fuzzy delayed hyperbolic PDE model. Next, by employing the Lyapunov direct method, this paper demonstrates the robust exponential stability using spatial linear matrix inequalities (SLMIs) based on a new switching Lyapunov functional (LF).

Integrated metabolomics and network pharmacology analysis to reveal the protective effect of Complanatoside A on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Introduction: The rising prevalence and severe consequences of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have driven the quest for preventive medications. Complanatoside A (CA) is the marked flavonoid of Astragali complanati semen, a traditional Chinese herb that acts on the liver meridian and is widely used to treat liver problems. CA has been proven to have considerable lipid-lowering and liver-protective effects in vitro.

Correlation analysis of occupational stress and metabolic syndrome among employees of a power grid enterprise in China.

Background: Being in a state of high occupational stress may disrupt the metabolic balance of the body, thus increasing the risk of metabolic diseases. However, the evidence about the relationship between occupational stress and metabolic syndrome was limited.

Objectives: To explore the association between occupational stress and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in employees of a power grid enterprise.

Guasha improves knee osteoarthritis by inhibiting chondrocyte apoptosis and regulating expression of autophagy-related genes and proteins in rats.

Objectives: To observe the effect of Guasha on inflammation factors, apoptosis and autophagy in the cartilage tissue of knee joint in rats with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to explore its mechanisms underlying improvement of KOA.

Methods: A total of 51 male SD rats were randomized into three groups：blank control, KOA model and Guasha (= 17 in each group) . The rats in the blank control group received intra-articular injection of 0.

Correlation analysis between occupational stress and metabolic syndrome in workers of a petrochemical enterprise: based on two assessment models of occupational stress.

Background: Occupational stress is becoming a common phenomenon around the world. Being in a high occupational stress state for a long time may destroy the metabolic balance of the body, thereby increasing the risk of metabolic diseases. There is limited evidence regarding the correlation between occupational stress and metabolic syndrome (MetS), particularly in the petrochemical workers.

Integrative proteomics and metabolomics explore the effect and mechanism of Qiyin granules on improving nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a prominent global health concern, representing a substantial burden within the spectrum of chronic liver diseases. Despite its escalating prevalence, a definitive therapeutic strategy or efficacious pharmacological intervention for NAFLD has yet to receive official approval to date. While Fu Fang Qiyin granules have exhibited efficacy in addressing NAFLD, the intricacies of their underlying mechanism of action remain inadequately elucidated.

A study on the association between gut microbiota, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was reported to be associated with impaired immune response and alterations in microbial composition and function. However, the underlying mechanism remains elusive. To investigate the association among retinoic acid-inducible gene-I-like receptors (RLRs) signaling pathway, intestinal bacterial microbiome, microbial tryptophan metabolites, inflammation, and a longer course of T2DM, 14 patients with T2DM and 7 healthy controls were enrolled.

Dense NiCo O Nanoneedles Grown on Carbon Foam Showing Excellent Electrochemical and Microwave Absorption Properties.

Electromagnetic pollution could harm sensitive electronic equipment due to the rising use of electronic devices and communication infrastructure. The supercapacitor's electrochemical performance should be enhanced, and electromagnetic damage should be prevented. This study proposes NiCo O /CF composites for supercapacitors and microwave absorption.

The Anti-atherosclerosis Mechanism of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. Based On Network Pharmacology.

We investigated the mechanisms underlying the effects of Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. (ZCL) on atherosclerosis (AS) using network pharmacology and in vitro validation.We collected the active components of ZCL and predicted their targets in AS.

Iron accumulation and lipid peroxidation: implication of ferroptosis in diabetic cardiomyopathy.

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DC) is a serious heart disease caused by diabetes. It is unrelated to hypertension and coronary artery disease and can lead to heart insufficiency, heart failure and even death. Currently, the pathogenesis of DC is unclear, and clinical intervention is mainly symptomatic therapy and lacks effective intervention objectives.

[Effect of moxibustion and scraping on bioactive substances changes of acupoints in knee osteoarthritis rats].

Objective: To compare the effects of moxibustion and scraping of "Yanglingquan" (GB34) and "Xuehai" (SP10) area on changes of bioactive substances in the region of acupoints in rats with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods: SD rats were randomly divided into blank, model, moxibustion, scraping, and moxibustion + scraping (combination) groups, with 8 rats in each group. The KOA model was established by injecting 50 μL 0.

Hepatic venous pressure gradient evaluates the Scheuer stage of liver fibrosis by transjugular liver biopsy: a multicenter study.

Background: Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is the criterion for assessing sinusoidal portal hypertension. Using HVPG to assess the degree of liver fibrosis by transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) is still being explored, as no data has been shown that portal hypertension may already be present in patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis (Scheuer stage ≥ S3). The objective of this study was to observe whether portal hypertension exists before progressing to cirrhosis (Scheuer stage = S4).

Near-Infrared-Induced Photothermal Enhanced Photocatalytic H Production for 3D/2D Heterojunctions of Snowflake-like CuS/g-CN Nanosheets.

The conversion of solar power to hydrogen (H) energy efficiently encounters some obstacles due to the lack of superior catalysts and efficient catalytic approaches. Herein, three-dimensional/two-dimensional (3D/2D) CuS/g-CN photothermal catalysts were obtained via an easy, one-step hydrothermal method after pyrolysis. The favorable heterojunction interface for H production was constructed by snowflake-like CuS embedded in the graphite carbon nitride (g-CN) nanosheets, leading to the acceleration of charge transfer and separation, decrease of charge transfer distance, and perfect realization of photothermal effects (PTEs) induced by near-infrared (NIR) light.

One-Step Solvothermal Synthesis of Raspberry-like NiCo-MOF for High-Performance Flexible Supercapacitors for a Wide Operation Temperature Range.

As a novel electrode material for energy storage, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) emerge with plenty of merits and certain drawbacks in the field of supercapacitors. Nevertheless, most MOFs synthesized for the moment are faced with dimension/distribution issues and dissatisfactory electrical conductivity. Hence, in this paper, NiCo-MOF was successfully fabricated by applying a one-step solvothermal method, from which NiCo-MOF-3 presents an optimal electrochemical performance compared to other NiCo-MOFs and Ni/Co-MOF.

Analysis of occupational stress and its correlation with oxidative-antioxidant levels among employees of a power grid enterprise in Guangdong.

Background: Occupational stress and its health effects on occupational populations have attracted extensive attention from researchers in public health. The stressors faced by employees of power grid enterprises are increasing progressively, which is easy to cause occupational stress. The balance of the body's oxidative-antioxidant levels plays an essential role in maintaining the body's health status.

SnSnanosheet arrays anchoring on functionalized carbon cloth for quasi-solid-state flexible supercapacitor with satisfactory electrochemical performance and mechanical stability.

Increasing requirements for wearable devices stimulate the development of flexible energy storage components. Herein, a flexible integrated electrode consisting of SnSnanosheet arraysanchored on the functionalized carbon cloth was prepared via a facile one-step hydrothermal method. Through pretreatment of carbon cloth, rough morphology is appeared on the surface of carbon fiber, which is conducive to optimizing the accessible load of SnS.

Is CuO Suitable for Improving the Electrochemical Properties of g-C₃N₄?

G-C₃N₄ has a bright application prospect as an electrode material of supercapacitors, which makes it a concern. In order to increase the specific capacitance of g-C₃N₄, we consider to combine it with a metal oxide with high theoretical specific capacitance and utilize the synergistic effect. As a common metal oxide, CuO has the characteristics of high theoretical capacitance, high chemical stability, simple preparation and environmental friendliness.

DHX9 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition in human lung adenocarcinoma cells by regulating STAT3.

DHX9 has numerous functions regulating transcription, translation, RNA processing and transport, and DNA replication and maintenance of genomic stability. It is involved in human cancers as either an oncogene or tumor suppressor. However, its role in the progression of lung cancer and underlying mechanisms remains unclear.

[Observation of the clinical effects on perimenopausal syndrome treated with the transcutaneous electrostimulation at Shuitu (ST 10) and the seed-pressure therapy at the auricular points].

Objective: To compare the differences in the clinical therapeutic effects on perimenopausal syndrome (PMS) between the combined treatment with the transcutaneous electrostimulation at Shuitu (ST 10) and the seed-pressure therapy at the auricular points and the hormone replacement therapy.

Methods: A total of 64 PMS patients were divided into an observation group (30 cases) and a control group (34 cases) according to patient's willingness. In the observation group, the transcutaneous electrostimulation at Shuitu (ST 10) was combined with the seed-pressure therapy at the auricular points.

Ultra-Small Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Decorated WS₂ Nanosheets with Superior Electrochemical Properties for Supercapacitors.

Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles/WS₂ nanosheets nanocomposite was successfully synthesized in this study by a one-step hydrothermal method. Three different contents of Fe₃O₄ in the nanocomposite were prepared by changing the quantity of FeCl₃·6H₂O, ascorbic acid and NaHCO₃. Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles are about 3 nm in diameter and combined with WS₂ to form stable heterojunctions, which are good for releasing the volume change of electrode materials in charge/discharge procedure.

Novel CsWO₃/TiO₂ Microspheres as Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalysts for Dye Pollutant Treatments.

CsxWO3/TiO2 composites with different contents of CsxWO3 were successfully synthesized in this study by a facile hydrothermal process. CsxWO3/TiO2 composites were characterized by XRD, Raman, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS), photoluminescence spectra (PL) and SEM. TiO2 nanoparticles were distributed uniformly on the surface of the CsxWO3 microsphere in the prepared CsxWO3/TiO2 composites, and they formed heterojunctions with CsxWO3.

Liquid Exfoliation and Electrochemical Properties of WS₂ Nanosheets.

Commercial WS2 powders were exfoliated in sodium dodecyl sulfate solution with a combination of ball-milling and sonication. WS2 nanosheets can be uniformly dispersed in the solution. The layers and thicknesses of WS2 nanosheets could be tailored via changing the ball-milling speed.

Proteomics approach to analyze protein profiling related with ADME/Tox in rat treated with Scutellariae radix and Coptidis rhizoma as well as their compatibility.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Scutellariae radix (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) and Coptidis rhizoma (Coptis chinensis Franch), known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), have been widely used with the effects of suppressing fever, dispelling dampness, purging fire and removing toxicosis. Owing to their unimaginable complexity, it is difficult to understand their pharmacokinetic properties in detail. The aim of this study was to develop an optimal proteomics approach to analyze the protein profiling related with ADME/Tox in rat liver treated with S.

Global practical tracking by output feedback for nonlinear systems with unknown growth rate and time delay.

This paper is the further investigation of work of Yan and Liu, 2011, and considers the global practical tracking problem by output feedback for a class of uncertain nonlinear systems with not only unmeasured states dependent growth but also time-varying time delay. Compared with the closely related works, the remarkableness of the paper is that the time-varying time delay and unmeasurable states are permitted in the system nonlinear growth. Motivated by the related tracking results and flexibly using the ideas and techniques of universal control and dead zone, an adaptive output-feedback tracking controller is explicitly designed with the help of a new Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional, to make the tracking error prescribed arbitrarily small after a finite time while keeping all the closed-loop signals bounded.