In this paper, we propose a biomimetic learning approach for motion generation of a multi-joint robotic fish. Based on a multi-joint robotic fish model, two basic Carangiform swimming patterns, namely ＂cruise＂ and ...In this paper, we propose a biomimetic learning approach for motion generation of a multi-joint robotic fish. Based on a multi-joint robotic fish model, two basic Carangiform swimming patterns, namely ＂cruise＂ and ＂C sharp turning＂, are extracted as training samples from the observations of real fish swimming. A General Internal Model （GIM）, which is an imitation of Central Pattern Generator （CPG） in nerve systems, is adopted to learn and to regenerate coordinated fish behaviors. By virtue of the universal function approximation ability and the temporal/spatial scalabilities of GIM, the proposed learning approach is able to generate the same or similar fish swimming patterns by tuning two parameters. The learned swimming patterns are implemented on a multi-joint robotic fish in experiments. The experiment results verify the effectiveness of the biomimetic learning approach in generating and modifying locomotion patterns for the robotic fish.展开更多
This paper reports statistical results of Seismo-Ionospheric Anomalies(SIAs) of the Total Electron Content(TEC) in the Global Ionosphere Map(GIM) associated with 56 M≥6.0 earthquakes in China during 1998—2012.To det...This paper reports statistical results of Seismo-Ionospheric Anomalies(SIAs) of the Total Electron Content(TEC) in the Global Ionosphere Map(GIM) associated with 56 M≥6.0 earthquakes in China during 1998—2012.To detect SIA,a quartile-based(i.e.median-based) process is performed.TEC anomalies for the period of earthquakes without being led by magnetic storms about 10 days are further isolated and examined to confirm the SIP existence.Results show that SIA is the TEC significantly decrease in the afternoon period 2—9 days before the earthquakes in China,which is in a good agreement with the SIA appearing before the 12 May 2008 M 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake.展开更多
AIM： To evaluate the efficacy of non-sequential narrow band imaging （NBI） for a better recognition of gastric intestinal metaplasia （GIM）. METHODS： Previously diagnosed GIM patients underwent targeted biopsy fro...AIM： To evaluate the efficacy of non-sequential narrow band imaging （NBI） for a better recognition of gastric intestinal metaplasia （GIM）. METHODS： Previously diagnosed GIM patients underwent targeted biopsy from areas with and without GIM, as indicated by NBI, twice at an interval of 1 year. The authors compared the endoscopic criteria such as light blue crest （LBC）, villous pattern （VP）, and large long crest （LLC） with standard histology. The results from two surveillance endoscopies were compared with histology results for sensitivity, specificity, positive predic-tive value （PPV）, negative predictive value （NPV）, and likelihood ratio of positive test （LR＋）. The number of early gastric cancer cases detected was also reported. RESULTS： NBI targeted biopsy was performed in 38 and 26 patients during the first and second surveillance endoscopies, respectively. There were 2 early gastric cancers detected in the first endoscopy. No cancer was detected from the second study. Surgical and endoscopic resections were successfully performed in each patient. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and LR＋ of all 3 endoscopic criteria during the first/second surveillances were 78.8%/91.3%, 82.5%/89.1%, 72.8%/77.8%, 86.8%/96.1, and 4.51/8.4, respectively. LBC provided the highest LR＋ over VP and LLC. CONCLUSION： Nonequential NBI is useful for GIM targeted biopsy. LBC provides the most sensitive reading. However, the optimal duration between two surveillances requires further study.展开更多
Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States （U.S.） in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was ...Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States （U.S.） in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was re-introduced during the 1960s-1970s. Acupuncture legislation, acupuncture practice and the start of acupuncture education were some of the events that marked the re-introduction of acupuncture in the U.S..展开更多
Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine （here after, the author will only use the term ＂acupuncture＂ to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine） and is a fast growing profession in r...Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine （here after, the author will only use the term ＂acupuncture＂ to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine） and is a fast growing profession in recent years. Many patients have benefited from acupuncture therapy because acupuncture is a safe, effective and natural therapy. Several articles and interviews published in recent years have described the history of the establishment of acupuncture and Chinese medicine on the east and west coasts of the United States （U.S.） of America.展开更多
文摘In this paper, we propose a biomimetic learning approach for motion generation of a multi-joint robotic fish. Based on a multi-joint robotic fish model, two basic Carangiform swimming patterns, namely ＂cruise＂ and ＂C sharp turning＂, are extracted as training samples from the observations of real fish swimming. A General Internal Model （GIM）, which is an imitation of Central Pattern Generator （CPG） in nerve systems, is adopted to learn and to regenerate coordinated fish behaviors. By virtue of the universal function approximation ability and the temporal/spatial scalabilities of GIM, the proposed learning approach is able to generate the same or similar fish swimming patterns by tuning two parameters. The learned swimming patterns are implemented on a multi-joint robotic fish in experiments. The experiment results verify the effectiveness of the biomimetic learning approach in generating and modifying locomotion patterns for the robotic fish.
文摘This paper reports statistical results of Seismo-Ionospheric Anomalies(SIAs) of the Total Electron Content(TEC) in the Global Ionosphere Map(GIM) associated with 56 M≥6.0 earthquakes in China during 1998—2012.To detect SIA,a quartile-based(i.e.median-based) process is performed.TEC anomalies for the period of earthquakes without being led by magnetic storms about 10 days are further isolated and examined to confirm the SIP existence.Results show that SIA is the TEC significantly decrease in the afternoon period 2—9 days before the earthquakes in China,which is in a good agreement with the SIA appearing before the 12 May 2008 M 8.0 Wenchuan earthquake.
基金Supported by The Gastroenterological Association of Thailand: grant for Gastroenterology Fellow 2007
文摘AIM： To evaluate the efficacy of non-sequential narrow band imaging （NBI） for a better recognition of gastric intestinal metaplasia （GIM）. METHODS： Previously diagnosed GIM patients underwent targeted biopsy from areas with and without GIM, as indicated by NBI, twice at an interval of 1 year. The authors compared the endoscopic criteria such as light blue crest （LBC）, villous pattern （VP）, and large long crest （LLC） with standard histology. The results from two surveillance endoscopies were compared with histology results for sensitivity, specificity, positive predic-tive value （PPV）, negative predictive value （NPV）, and likelihood ratio of positive test （LR＋）. The number of early gastric cancer cases detected was also reported. RESULTS： NBI targeted biopsy was performed in 38 and 26 patients during the first and second surveillance endoscopies, respectively. There were 2 early gastric cancers detected in the first endoscopy. No cancer was detected from the second study. Surgical and endoscopic resections were successfully performed in each patient. Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and LR＋ of all 3 endoscopic criteria during the first/second surveillances were 78.8%/91.3%, 82.5%/89.1%, 72.8%/77.8%, 86.8%/96.1, and 4.51/8.4, respectively. LBC provided the highest LR＋ over VP and LLC. CONCLUSION： Nonequential NBI is useful for GIM targeted biopsy. LBC provides the most sensitive reading. However, the optimal duration between two surveillances requires further study.
文摘Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States （U.S.） in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was re-introduced during the 1960s-1970s. Acupuncture legislation, acupuncture practice and the start of acupuncture education were some of the events that marked the re-introduction of acupuncture in the U.S..
文摘Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine （here after, the author will only use the term ＂acupuncture＂ to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine） and is a fast growing profession in recent years. Many patients have benefited from acupuncture therapy because acupuncture is a safe, effective and natural therapy. Several articles and interviews published in recent years have described the history of the establishment of acupuncture and Chinese medicine on the east and west coasts of the United States （U.S.） of America.
