Dynamic Event-Triggered Output Feedback Separation Design for Networked Control Systems.

This article proposes a new separation design method for the well-known event-triggered output feedback control for networked control systems (NCSs). Considering a scenario in which the sensor and controller transmit their data via the dual-channel communication network, two independent dynamic event-triggered strategies are well-designed to reduce the consumption of network resources. Furthermore, a novel separation design method for the event-triggered output feedback control is presented, in which the controller, the observer, and their respective triggering conditions can be designed separately.

Distributed Model-Free Adaptive Learning Control of Discrete-Time Nonlinear Multiagent Systems.

This article investigates the distributed control problem for nonlinear multiagent systems (MASs) with unknown system models. A novel distributed model-free adaptive learning algorithm is developed to learn a controller from the online system data. Notably, a significant advancement over conventional methods is that the proposed algorithm requires only local interaction data from neighboring agents, eliminating dependencies on both a priori system structural knowledge and global topology information.

Development and validation of a nomogram prediction model for perioperative deep vein thrombosis risk in arthroplasty: a retrospective study.

Background: Perioperative monitoring thrombosis has become more crucial due to the rising demand for arthroplasty and shorter hospital stays. We aimed to comprehensively explore immune-inflammatory and hypercoagulable states during perioperative periods patients undergoing arthroplasty to identify the risk factors for early postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and construct a nomogram prediction model for postoperative DVT.

Methods: Electronic medical records of 841 patients who underwent primary arthroplasty at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed.

Optimizing Bay Scallop () Product Quality: Moderate Freezing as an Effective Strategy for Improving Adductor Muscle Gel Properties.

The bay scallop () adductor is an attractive raw material for the production of surimi-like products. The gelling properties of raw materials directly affect the quality of surimi-like products. To assess the potential of processing frozen bay scallop adductors into surimi-like products, the effects of short-term freezing treatment on the endogenous transglutaminase (TGase) activity, myofibrillar protein (MP) structure and gelling properties of bay scallop adductors were investigated during 14 days of frozen storage (-18 °C).

Upcycling Chitin Waste and Aged Rice into Fungi Protein Through Fermentation with .

Microbial protein represents a sustainable alternative to conventional animal protein, yet optimizing substrates for fungal cultivation remains critical. This study demonstrates the successful upcycling of chitin waste and aged rice into fungal protein through fermentation with . Substrate formulations (0-20% chitin waste mixed with aged rice) were evaluated for their effects on fungal growth, yield, and metabolite profiles.

Investigation of Potential Targets for Bupleuri Radix in the Treatment of Subacute Thyroiditis.

This study aimed to reveal the underlying mechanism of Radix Bupleuri in the treatment of subacute thyroiditis (SAT). Radix Bupleuri, a key herb in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over two millennia, is widely used to treat exterior syndromes, dissipate heat, harmonize liver Qi, and invigorate Yang-Qi. It is also commonly prescribed for SAT.

High-speed centrifugation reduces immune rejection by removing bone marrow elements from fresh osteochondral allografts.

Background: Fresh osteochondral allografts (OCAs) contain numerous immunogenic components in the subchondral bone (SB). Whether high-speed centrifugation (HSC) reduces immune rejection by removing bone marrow elements (BMEs), compared to methods without HSC, remains unknown. This study aimed to validate the efficacy and safety of HSC in reducing immune rejection by removing allogeneic BMEs.

Effect of Inulin and Psyllium Husk Powder on Gel Properties and In Vitro Digestion of and Blended Surimi.

Dietary fiber is crucial in enhancing the nutritional and textural properties of surimi-based products. This study investigated blended surimi produced from silver carp and bay scallops, with the addition of different amounts (0%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, and 3%) of inulin (INU) or psyllium husk powder (PHP) for their textural properties, protein conformation, and in vitro digestibility.

In situ observation of mitochondrial viscosity in liver of mice with drug-induced liver injury by near-infrared fluorescence imaging.

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) has emerged as among of the undesirable drug effects, posing significant threats to human health. However, in clinical practice, there remains a shortage of dependable and pre-diagnosis tools for DILI. Numerous studies indicated that the elevated intrahepatic viscosity levels were closely linked to the onset and progression of DILI.

Rice bran oil-in-water emulsion stabilized by Amur catfish myofibrillar protein: Characteristics and its application in surimi gels.

The objective of this investigation was to isolate amur catfish myofibrillar protein (AMP), emulsify it with rice bran oil, and assess its application in the silver carp surimi gel. The proportion and addition of AMP/rice bran oil emulsion on the gel properties were compared. The emulsion stabilized by 3 % AMP was stable when an oil/water ratio of 0.

Effects of light quality on agronomic traits, antioxidant capacity and nutritional composition of Sarcomyxa Edulis.

Sarcomyxa edulis, a notable edible and medicinal mushroom indigenous to northeast China, is celebrated for its high nutritional value and delightful taste. In this study, white light as a control and examined the effects of red, green, and blue light on the agronomic traits, antioxidant capabilities, and nutritional composition of S. edulis.

Data-driven optimal cooperative tracking control for heterogeneous multi-agent systems.

This paper presents a novel hierarchical control scheme for solving the data-driven optimal cooperative tracking control problem of heterogeneous multi-agent systems. Considering that followers cannot communicate with the leader, a prescribed-time fully distributed observer is devised to estimate the leader's state for each follower. Then, the data-driven decentralized controller is designed to ensure that the follower's output can track the leader's one.

Salidroside alleviates simulated microgravity-induced bone loss by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.

Background: Bone loss caused by microgravity exposure presents a serious threat to the health of astronauts, but existing treatment strategies have specific restrictions. This research aimed to investigate whether salidroside (SAL) can mitigate microgravity-induced bone loss and its underlying mechanism.

Methods: In this research, we used hindlimb unloading (HLU) and the Rotary Cell Culture System (RCCS) to imitate microgravity in vivo and in vitro.

Integrated proteomics and metabolomics analysis of sclerosis-related proteins and femoral head necrosis following internal fixation of femoral neck fractures.

Femoral head necrosis (FHN) is a serious complication after femoral neck fractures (FNF), often linked to sclerosis around screw paths. Our study aimed to uncover the proteomic and metabolomic underpinnings of FHN and sclerosis using integrated proteomics and metabolomics analyses. We identified differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) and metabolites (DEMs) among three groups: patients with FNF (Group A), sclerosis (Group B), and FHN (Group C).

Cryoprotective Effects and Quality Maintenance of Antifreeze Proteins and Peptides on Aquatic Products: A Review.

Aquatic products are gaining popularity due to their delicacy and high nutrient value. However, they are perishable, with a short shelf-life. Frozen storage is associated with adverse effects, leading to protein oxidation and degradation, thereby altering the protein's structural integrity and subsequently influencing the palatability of protein-based food products.

A Hierarchical Distributed Data-Driven Adaptive Learning Control for Nonaffine Nonlinear MASs.

This article designs a new hierarchical distributed data-driven adaptive learning control algorithm to accomplish the leader-following tracking control objective for nonaffine nonlinear multiagent systems (MASs). The proposed hierarchical control structure is composed of a distributed observer and a decentralized data-driven adaptive learning controller. Considering that some followers cannot directly receive information from the leader, a distributed observer is designed to estimate the information of the leader.

Biomechanical properties of articular cartilage in different regions and sites of the knee joint: acquisition of osteochondral allografts.

Osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation involves grafting of natural hyaline cartilage and supporting subchondral bone into the cartilage defect area to restore its biomechanical and tissue structure. However, differences in biomechanical properties and donor-host matching may impair the integration of articular cartilage (AC). This study analyzed the biomechanical properties of the AC in different regions of different sites of the knee joint and provided a novel approach to OCA transplantation.

High-Speed Centrifugation Efficiently Removes Immunogenic Elements in Osteochondral Allografts.

Objectives: The current clinical pulse lavage technique for flushing fresh osteochondral allografts (OCAs) to remove immunogenic elements from the subchondral bone is ineffective. This study aimed to identify the optimal method for removing immunogenic elements from OCAs.

Methods: We examined five methods for the physical removal of immunogenic elements from OCAs from the femoral condyle of porcine knees.

Custom machine learning algorithm for large-scale disease screening - taking heart disease data as an example.

Heart disease accounts for millions of deaths worldwide annually, representing a major public health concern. Large-scale heart disease screening can yield significant benefits both in terms of lives saved and economic costs. In this study, we introduce a novel algorithm that trains a patient-specific machine learning model, aligning with the real-world demands of extensive disease screening.

New Drainage Management Following Liver Transplant Results in Fewer Postoperative Hospital Days.

Objectives: Drain tube management after liver transplant is controversial. A new peritoneal drainage management protocol was developed to validate clinical characteristics, such as drain characteristics, postoperative complications, duration of postoperative hospital stay, changes in albumin levels, and 30-day readmission rates.

Materials And Methods: Data from 183 consecutive patients who underwent deceased donor liver transplant at our institution between January 2019 and June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.

Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects: A Descriptive Analysis of Clinical Characteristics and Global Trends Reported from 2001 to 2020.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and global trends in the surgical treatment of articular cartilage defects.

Methods: Studies in English published between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2020 were retrieved from MEDLINE, WOS, INSPEC, SCIELO, KJD, and RSCI on the "Web of Science." Patient data were extracted, including age, sex, defect location and laterality, duration of follow-up and symptoms, and body mass index (BMI).

Optimizing Straw-Rotting Cultivation for Sustainable Edible Mushroom Production: Composting Spent Mushroom Substrate with Straw Additions.

In recent years, the optimization of straw-rotting formulations for cultivating edible mushrooms and the management of the resulting spent mushroom substrate have emerged as new challenges. This study aimed to investigate the composting of spent mushroom substrate produced from mushroom cultivation with various straw additions, under conditions where chicken manure was also used. Parameters measured during the composting process included temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), germination index (GI), moisture, and total nitrogen content.

Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes After Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Treating Articular Cartilage Defects: Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-analysis of Studies From 2001 to 2020.

Background: Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCA) treats symptomatic focal cartilage defects with satisfactory clinical results.

Purpose: To comprehensively analyze the characteristics and clinical outcomes of OCA for treating articular cartilage defects.

Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4.