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This paper provides a design of 2-3.5GHz transmitter front-end based on 0.18µm RF CMOS process. The front-end circuits consist of IF single-differential converter (SDC), LO SDC, up-conversion mixer and an output buffer for testing. Under 3.3V power supply, the post-simulation results indicate that the...

The process of forming a Japanese word is called gokeisei. Gokeisei consists of 4 kinds, namely haseigo (派生語), karikomi or shouryaku (刈り込み· 省略), toujigo (頭字語) and fukugougo/gouseigo (複合語· 合成語). This study aims to identify changes in phonemes in the process of gouseigo formation. In this study, the data...

In this paper, an ultra-low-power integrated RF front-end for UWB system is proposed. It contains a single-ended low noise amplifier (LNA) and a double balanced mixer. The resistive shunt feedback topology is employed to achieve a good input impedance matching in the whole UWB band. The stacked common-source...

A movie is an ‘artificial world’ or ‘replica world’ of what is happening in society as well as a projection of socio-cultural phenomena that are being experienced by society. Thus, what is depicted in movies is the reality experienced by everyday people. One of the most interesting and uplifting social...

Exosomes are key regulators of cell-to-cell communication, becoming valuable tool as disease biomarker and in the development of new therapeutic strategies. We aimed to determine the role of endothelial progenitor cell (EPC)-derived exosomes (EXO) in vascular remodelling induced by flow. C57BL/6 mice...

This paper presents a simulation of two stages Cascode LNA using ladder matching network applicable for WiMAX applications. It’s using the FHX76LP Low Noise SuperHEMT FET transistor. The LNA designed used Ladder-matching network consisting of lump reactive element at the input and the T-matching network...

Because of the age and the abbreviated records, wu sheng (寤生), which first appeared in Zuo Zhuan (左传), still has unclear interpretations and different way of saying. Sheng (生) means birth or giving birth to in Chinese, while the meaning of wu (寤) is controversial. This paper compiles the main views on...

Loess landslide has a wide range of influence, great harm and difficult to control. Background of Panan landslide in Gansu, by field investigation and sampling analysis of indoor dynamic test method, under the action of dynamic stress, the vibration times of Nf less than or equal to 30 times failure,...

This study investigates the unique tradition of “chair-shaped tombs” (椅子坟, yǐzi fén) in rural Wenzhou and its environmental and sociocultural impacts. In Wenzhou’s hillside villages, the late 20th century saw many lineage clans build elaborate seat-like concrete tombs for their ancestors, reviving a...

This paper introduces a low voltage, low power down-conversion mixerbased on 0.18mm RF CMOS process, the transconductance stage of which uses the current-reuse.The mixer is composed of two identical mixers which share the same transconductance stage,folded switching stage,active load stage,and common-mode...

This paper presents a 1V low noise amplifier (LNA) for 700~900MHz WSN applications in 0.18mm RF CMOS process.The LNA uses capacitor cross-coupled, current-reused and noise cancellation techniques to reduce noise and power consumption.The simulation results are as follows: The voltage gain is variable...

Gabion walls are a type of retaining wall made up of steel baskets typically filled with rock. They have gained popularity in recent decades due to their strength and aesthetic. Multiple methods for performing gabion wall internal stability analysis exist in literature. This study will consider two different...

In the approach of the Heart of Psychology, based on “the myth is a METAPHOR for workings of the archetype, this paper finds that the classic heroic mythology of Pan Ku (盘古) and Kua Fu (夸父) embodies the two aspects of the Chinese cultural individuation — natural development and trauma transformation:...

In “General Provisions of Civil Law” of the People’s Republic of China, there are some important new terms such as “gongxuliangsu” (公序良俗, public policy and ethics), “bingchichengshi, keshouchengnuo” (秉持诚实，恪守承诺, uphold honesty and honor commitment) and “shanyixiangduiren” (善意相对人, the good-faith third...

This paper presents a design of 500MHz wideband RF front-end for P-band radar based on 0.18 mm RF process. The front-end works at the center frequency of 500MHz with 200MHz bandwidth, which transforms single-end signal to differential signal, amplifies it and mixes it with local oscillator signal, outputting...

Reliability is most important for structured p2p systems and how to exactly evaluate the metric-“loss rate” which is tightly related to reliability is a hot topic and challenge. Many research works of the loss rate only consider the situation that the loss rate is caused by next hop node failure (NF)....

Co(OH)2 is a promising electrochemical material owing to its high theoretical specific capacitance, low cost and eco-friendliness. However, the poor conductivity hinders its application. In this work, 3D porous Co(OH)2/ErGO nanoflake vertically grown on the surface of Ni foam (NF) through a facile two-step...

To obtain the maximum production of laccase from a novel deuteromycete fungus Myrothecium verrucaria NF-05, optimization of fermentation parameters was performed. Central composite design and response surface analysis revealed the optimum concentration of glucose, CuSO4 and gallic acid to be 26.47 g...

In this report, we describe a simple two-step electrodeposition method to synthesis Mn2O3/electrochemically reduced graphene oxide (ErGO) nanocomposites on the surface of Ni foam (NF) and used as the electrode of supercapacitors (SCs). The scanning electron microscope (SEM), characterization had shown...

Mao Zedong’s “Speech at the Yan’an Forum on Literature and Art” in 1942 and Xi Jinping’s “Speech at the Forum on Literature and Art” (hereinafter referred to as the two “Speeches”) in 2014 are two glorious Marxist literature and art theoretical guidance documents. Under the illumination of the spirit...

A down-conversion active mixer for LTE receiver is proposed, which focus on improving the traditional sub-threshold compensation method. The linearity is improved by adjusting the load inductance of transconductance stage and optimizing the phase of third-order transconductance coefficient; the noise...

Background: Acute Lung Injury (ALI) is a severe pulmonary condition characterized by inflammation, oxidative stress, and epithelial-endothelial barrier dysfunction, often progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Current treatments remain largely supportive, with limited therapeutic...

This study attempts to develop a framework within which any country can stimulate structural transformation and diversification in the economy and ensure a sustained economic development regardless of their natural endowments. In this regard, an attempt is made to shed light on the interaction between...

This paper examines the source and deduction process of the time of “Minor New Year” through poetry literature. According to the Compilation of Chinese Local Chronicles and Folklore Materials (《中国地方志民俗资料汇编》) [1], this paper summarizes the time of “Minor New Year” in various regions of China and the regions...

Non-supplementary Fired Compressed Air Energy Storage System (NF-CAES) consists of compressor, turbine, gas storage chamber, heat exchanger equipment, such as the complementary combustion type compressed air energy storage system is an important link in the thermal efficiency of heat exchanger. Tube...

Xystrocera festiva Thoms. (famili Cerambycidae, ordo Coleoptera) classified as the most harmful pest in Sengon (Falcataria moluccana) plantations in Indonesia. The larvae of the pest eat the inner bark and sapwood of the sengon tree since the tree are 3 years old. However, the chemical component(s) of...

The object of software defect prediction (SDP) is to identify defect-prone modules. This is achieved through constructing prediction models using datasets obtained by mining software historical depositories. However, data mined from these depositories are often associated with high dimensionality, class...

Lermontov’s “A Hero of Our Time” (《当代英雄》) is a world masterpiece whose unique creative process has resulted in the multiplicity of the themes of the novel. There are three core themes of this novel: the theme of love, the theme of friendship, and the theme of adventure. In the novel, these three themes...

This study aims at determining and to examining the factors of student selection decision on Nurul Fikri (hereinafter abbreviated NF) tutoring institutions in Paandg City. The sampling was done by accidental sampling totaling 94 people who have chosen NF in Paandg City. Data collection was done by a...

Flexible pavement distresses are often caused by overloading with the combination of other factors, such as subgrade strength. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate and analyze the effect of subgrade strength on flexible pavement mechanistic response with normal traffic loading and overloading...

Phased array radar or radar with array feed reflector antenna is made up of multiple channels, and the radar detection range is closely related to the noise figure (NF). Before the radar being put into operation, it's necessary to measure its NF to evaluate the system performance. Here, an NF measurement...

While “xiaonian (the Chinese minor new year)” is one of the important Chinese traditional festivals, its date is not nationally unified. This essay therefore summarized “xiaonian” time and the regions where the “xiaonian” time has evolved recorded in Compilation of Chinese Local Chronicles and Folklore...

Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) is a plant in the Bromeliaceae family that has pharmacological effects such as antimicrobial, anthelmintic, diuretic, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties. This review aims to determine the anticancer activity and action mechanism of pineapple (Ananas comosus L.). The...

The difficulty that is experienced by most Chinese language teachers is to determine which Chinese language textbooks are suitable to be applied to Indonesian learners. In Indonesia, most of the Chinese books, including the Chinese Semantic textbooks, are still in full Chinese or English. Learning Chinese...

Thispaper presents the analysis and design of a 1V lowpower differential low noise amplifier (LNA) in 0.18 µm RF CMOS technology for 2.4 GHz WSN applications.The circuit benefits from subthreshold region and gm-boosting techniques. These techniques provide a high gain andreducenoise figure (NF) and power...

Dihydromyricetin (DHM) dramatically improved the quality of life for Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats and significantly increased the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the liver. Moreover, DHM successfully ameliorated diabetes-induced liver damage by suppression of apoptosis in the liver,...

Protective effects of malvidin and the glycosides from Vaccinium ashei on endothelial cells were investigated. The results showed that malvidin, malvidin-3-glucoside, malvidin-3-galactoside, and their mixture could defend endothelial cells from damage caused by TNF- , and inhibit monocyte chemotactic...

An excellent algorithm is critical to classify data. The algorithm of Classification based on Multiple Association Rules combines association rules with classification. The limitations of traditional CMAR algorithm are analyzed and an improved algorithm is presented. In the new algorithm, each attribute...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of mild uremia on aortic and heart remodelling in the rat. Methods: Mild uremia was induced by reduction of renal mass after 5/6 nephrectomy (NE). Rats with proteinuria >300 mg/24h were included in further investigations. Four weeks...

Textbook research is an important aspect of teaching research. Only through in-depth and careful research of textbooks, can we prepare and teach well, and finally achieve the teaching objectives. Interchangeable characters (通假字), variant characters (异体字), and ancient-present characters (古今字) are the...

We evaluated dendrobine for its potential effect on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) progression using the intestinal epithelial Caco-2/RAW264.7 macrophage co-culture cell model. The results showed that dendrobine maintained the tight junction (TJ) proteins in co-cultured Caco-2 cells, suggesting its...

Sonchus oleraceus Linn. is of great interest in scientific platform because it exhibits significant biological activities. This study investigated the liver protective effects and mechanism of phenolic extract from S. oleraceus (SOL) on Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. SOL significantly increased...

Metabolic (dysfunction) associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is phenotypically displayed by a buildup of fat in the liver. Over time, a patient with MAFLD tends to develop the disease into worse states like liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. The transition from simple steatosis into steatohepatitis is marked...

The effects of the selective angiotensin AT2 receptor agonist, compound 21 (C21), on abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation were investigated in normotensive Wistar rats. AAA was induced by perfusion of isolated aortic segments with elastase (Anidjar/Dobrin model). Treatment with C21 (0.03 and 0.3...

A TSMC 0.18 µm RF CMOS low-noise amplifier (LNA) for 3 GHz–5GHz ultra-wideband (UWB) applications is presented. The designed LNA employs single-ended to differential conversion and is successfully implemented using the noise-canceling technique. This paper introduces common-gate stage performance and...

An ultra-wideband low noise amplifier(LNA) based on the cascode configuration with resistive feedback is presented in this paper. A shunt-shunt feedback resistor and a pre-π matching network is employed to achieve wideband input impedance matching, and to enhance gain response and reduce noise for using...

Xun Zi was a Confucian philosopher who lived during the Warring States Period and contributed to the Hundred Schools of Thought. The famous classical “Xunzi” book was traditionally attributed to Xun Zi. This book consists of thirty two chapters philosophical essays on specific topics ranging from economic...

The optimal management of hemodynamic disorders among critically ill patients requires an accurate assessment of hemodynamic status. Global End Diastolic Index (GEDI) is taken for a more reliable indicator of preload in critically ill patients than central venous pressure and doctors tend to arrange...

Background: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) was considered to be with the severity and mortality in COVID-19 patients, which implies a potential therapeutic target for treatment. We aimed to evaluate the safety and initial efficacy of Tocilizumab treatment for COVID-19 patients. Methods: In the retrospective study,...

On February 2020, the Diamond Princess Cruise, which left Japan, was obliged to stay at sea for 14 days-quarantine after it was found that a Hong Kong passenger had been diagnosed SARS-COV2 pneumonia after disembarking. As a result shocked the world, an outbreak of infection occurred on board; the number...