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  1. Article ; Online: Large deflection analysis of circular piezoelectric micro-actuator with flexoelectric effect.

    Ji, Xue

    Scientific reports

    2023  Volume 13, Issue 1, Page(s) 19388

    Abstract: At micro/nano scale, the stiffening effect and flexoelectric effect of strain gradient play important roles in the electromechanical coupling response of piezoelectric micro-components. In this paper, the large deflection bending problem of circular ... ...

    Abstract At micro/nano scale, the stiffening effect and flexoelectric effect of strain gradient play important roles in the electromechanical coupling response of piezoelectric micro-components. In this paper, the large deflection bending problem of circular piezoelectric micro-actuator is studied based on the extended linear dielectric theory. In addition to the piezoelectric effect, the flexoelectric effect, the stiffening effect of strain gradient and the high-order electric field effect of polarization gradient are introduced. According to the variational principle, a size-dependent model of circular piezoelectric micro-actuator is established to investigate its electromechanical coupling response. The contributions of piezoelectric effect and flexoelectric effect on large deflection behaviors of piezoelectric micro-actuator are revealed. It is hoped that the research results will be helpful to further understand the electromechanical coupling properties of piezoelectric micro-components and improve the control precision of piezoelectric micro-actuator.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-45990-8
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  2. Article ; Online: Diffusion Model of Lennard-Jones Fluids Based on the Radial Distribution Function.

    Ji, Xiangfei

    The journal of physical chemistry. B

    2022  Volume 126, Issue 44, Page(s) 9008–9015

    Abstract: In this paper, a theoretical model for diffusion in Lennard-Jones fluids over a larger density range is proposed. Instead of looking at molecular transport in real space, we treat molecular transport in radial distribution function space. Specifically, ... ...

    Abstract In this paper, a theoretical model for diffusion in Lennard-Jones fluids over a larger density range is proposed. Instead of looking at molecular transport in real space, we treat molecular transport in radial distribution function space. Specifically, the radial distribution function, which reflects the static properties of the system, is used to calculate the mean free path of molecules, a key physical quantity for diffusion modeling. Then, on the basis of the rarefied hard sphere gas diffusion model, and with consideration of the correction of collision frequency and backscattering effect caused by the higher density, the expression of self-diffusion coefficient in Lennard-Jones fluid is obtained. Molecular dynamics was used to simulate the diffusion in Lennard-Jones fluids in a wide range of reduced densities from 0.298 to 1.19 and reduced temperatures from 0.833 to 1.67. Except for small deviations at very high densities, the simulation results agree with the model predictions when the temperature is not too low.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1520-5207
    ISSN (online) 1520-5207
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jpcb.2c04019
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  3. Article ; Online: Prodrug Strategies for Critical Drug Developability Issues: Part II.

    Ji, Xingyue

    Current topics in medicinal chemistry

    2022  Volume 21, Issue 32, Page(s) 2869

    MeSH term(s) Drug Development ; Prodrugs/pharmacology
    Chemical Substances Prodrugs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-04
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2064823-6
    ISSN 1873-4294 ; 1568-0266
    ISSN (online) 1873-4294
    ISSN 1568-0266
    DOI 10.2174/156802662132211215162732
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  4. Article ; Online: Assessment of left ventricular systolic synchrony by peak strain dispersion in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

    Ji, X / Zhang, X

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2022  Volume 26, Issue 8, Page(s) 2840–2846

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical value of the peak strain dispersion (PSD) in evaluating left ventricular (LV) systolic synchrony in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).: Patients and methods: 58 SLE ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical value of the peak strain dispersion (PSD) in evaluating left ventricular (LV) systolic synchrony in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
    Patients and methods: 58 SLE patients without cardiovascular diseases and 60 healthy subjects were enrolled in the study. Both groups were examined by transthoracic two-dimensional echocardiography. Traditional parameters were measured by conventional echocardiography. Two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) was used to analyze the PSD and LV global longitudinal strain (LVGLS). Related ultrasound and blood test results were analyzed and compared.
    Results: The PSD was significantly higher in SLE patients than in controls (p<0.05). The LVGLS was significantly lower in SLE patients than in controls (p<0.05). The PSD was negatively correlated with the LVGLS.
    Conclusions: LV systolic synchrony is impaired in patients with SLE disease. The PSD can be used as a new reliable index to evaluate LV systolic synchrony.
    MeSH term(s) Heart Ventricles/diagnostic imaging ; Humans ; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/diagnostic imaging ; Systole ; Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/diagnostic imaging ; Ventricular Function, Left
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-19
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202204_28614
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  5. Article ; Online: Generalized bulk-boundary correspondence in periodically driven non-Hermitian systems.

    Ji, Xiang / Yang, Xiaosen

    Journal of physics. Condensed matter : an Institute of Physics journal

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 24

    Abstract: We present a pedagogical review of the periodically driven non-Hermitian systems, particularly on the rich interplay between the non-Hermitian skin effect and the topology. We start by reviewing the non-Bloch band theory of the static non-Hermitian ... ...

    Abstract We present a pedagogical review of the periodically driven non-Hermitian systems, particularly on the rich interplay between the non-Hermitian skin effect and the topology. We start by reviewing the non-Bloch band theory of the static non-Hermitian systems and discuss the establishment of its generalized bulk-boundary correspondence (BBC). Ultimately, we focus on the non-Bloch band theory of two typical periodically driven non-Hermitian systems: harmonically driven non-Hermitian system and periodically quenched non-Hermitian system. The non-Bloch topological invariants were defined on the generalized Brillouin zone and the real space wave functions to characterize the Floquet non-Hermtian topological phases. Then, the generalized BBC was established for the two typical periodically driven non-Hermitian systems. Additionally, we review novel phenomena in the higher-dimensional periodically driven non-Hermitian systems, including Floquet non-Hermitian higher-order topological phases and Floquet hybrid skin-topological modes. The experimental realizations and recent advances have also been surveyed. Finally, we end with a summarization and hope this pedagogical review can motivate further research on Floquet non-Hermtian topological physics.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1472968-4
    ISSN 1361-648X ; 0953-8984
    ISSN (online) 1361-648X
    ISSN 0953-8984
    DOI 10.1088/1361-648X/ad2c73
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  6. Article ; Online: Metabolic signatures of acute respiratory distress syndrome: COVID VS non-COVID.

    Ji, Xiangming / Ji, Hong-Long

    American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology

    2024  

    Abstract: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a fatal pulmonary disorder characterized by severe hypoxia and inflammation. Systemic and pulmonary infections are a leading cause of ARDS. The common respiratory pathogens include bacteria and virus, ... ...

    Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a fatal pulmonary disorder characterized by severe hypoxia and inflammation. Systemic and pulmonary infections are a leading cause of ARDS. The common respiratory pathogens include bacteria and virus, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus aureus, Enterobacter species, coronavirus, influenza, and herpesviruses. COVID-19-associated ARDS is a new etiologic phenotype of the disease. The pathogenesis of ARDS caused by bacteria and viruses differs in host immune responses and lung mesenchymal injury. We postulate that both systemic and lung metabolomics of ARDS induced by virus may differ from those infected by other pathogens. This review aims to compare the metabolic signatures in blood and lung specimens. Both common and SARS-CoV-2-specific metabolomic signatures were comprehensively reviewed. The differences in metabolic profiles between COVID-19 and other etiology-associated ARDS may uncover new biomarkers, pathogenic mechanisms, druggable targets, and differential diagnosis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1013184-x
    ISSN 1522-1504 ; 1040-0605
    ISSN (online) 1522-1504
    ISSN 1040-0605
    DOI 10.1152/ajplung.00266.2023
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  7. Article ; Online: Nonlinear electromechanical analysis of axisymmetric thin circular plate based on flexoelectric theory.

    Ji, Xue

    Scientific reports

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 1, Page(s) 21762

    Abstract: Flexoelectricity will dominate the electromechanical coupling of intelligent components in MEMS/NEMS due to its size-dependency. This paper focuses on investigating the flexoelectric responses of intelligent components of the circular plate type, which ... ...

    Abstract Flexoelectricity will dominate the electromechanical coupling of intelligent components in MEMS/NEMS due to its size-dependency. This paper focuses on investigating the flexoelectric responses of intelligent components of the circular plate type, which are commonly used in MEMS/NEMS. Utilizing Hamilton's principle, the nonlinear flexoelectric circular plate model is presented by combining von Kármán plate theory and flexoelectric theory. The equilibrium equations and all boundary conditions are obtained and then discretized. The nonlinear static bending of the simply supported axisymmetric flexoelectric circular plate is investigated by combining DQM and iteration method. The distributions of dimensionless bending deflection and electric potential are analyzed under different loads. Moreover, the nonlinear free vibration behaviors are also investigated by combining the Galerkin method and Lindstedt-Poincaré Method. The flexoelectric effect and stiffening effect of strain gradient are revealed. This paper will be helpful to promote the application of flexoelectric intelligent components of the circular plate type, which are encountered commonly in engineering.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-01289-0
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  8. Article ; Online: Prodrug Strategies for Critical Drug Developability Issues: Part I.

    Ji, Xingyue

    Current topics in medicinal chemistry

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 24, Page(s) 2155–2156

    Abstract: Drug development is a very time, capital, and labor-intensive process. It was anticipated that bringing a novel chemical entity to market would take over a billion dollars and around 14 years [1]. In addition, drug development is characterized by a very ... ...

    Abstract Drug development is a very time, capital, and labor-intensive process. It was anticipated that bringing a novel chemical entity to market would take over a billion dollars and around 14 years [1]. In addition, drug development is characterized by a very high attrition rate both in preclinical and clinical studies. It was reported that only 40% of drug candidates with the most drug-like properties could make their way into clinical trials, and only 10% of these can eventually reach FDA approval [2]. After analyzing the data from seven UK-based pharmaceutical companies from 1964 through 1985, Prentis et al. found that 39% of failure was attributed to poor pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles in humans, 29% was attributed to a lack of clinical efficacy, 21% was attributed to toxicity and adverse effects, and about 6% was attributed to commercial limitations [3]. When a drug candidate is identified with one of these issues (except the commercial limitations), normally, a new round of structureactivity or structure-property relationship (SAR/SPR) studies is carried out to generate a new chemical entity with improved profiles, and in most cases, such a process is time and labor-intensive. Alternatively, prodrug strategy can be leveraged to efficiently address associated drug developability issues without making enormous derivatives. Prodrug strategy has been demonstrated to be very successful and fruitful in drug development, with around 20% of approved drugs from 2008 through 2020 being clarified as prodrugs [4]. In recent years, prodrug strategy has also been leveraged to address the delivery issues associated with gasotransmitters, including NO, H2S, CO as well as SO2 [5-8]. In this thematic issue, six excellent reviews were included, focusing on varied prodrug strategies in addressing different drug developability issues associated with anticancer drugs, central nervous system (CNS) drugs, and gasotransmitters....
    MeSH term(s) Antineoplastic Agents ; Central Nervous System/drug effects ; Drug Development ; Gasotransmitters ; Humans ; Prodrugs
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Gasotransmitters ; Prodrugs
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-01
    Publishing country United Arab Emirates
    Document type Editorial ; Introductory Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2064823-6
    ISSN 1873-4294 ; 1568-0266
    ISSN (online) 1873-4294
    ISSN 1568-0266
    DOI 10.2174/156802662124211104100228
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  9. Article: [Effects of propofol on myelin basic protein expression in zebrafish at different developmental stages].

    Guo, Z / Wang, Z / Zeng, L / Ji, X

    Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 10, Page(s) 1810–1814

    Abstract: Objective: To observe the effect of propofol on the expression of myelin basic protein (MBP) in developing zebrafish and explore the possible mechanisms.: Methods: A total of 180 zebrafish embryos at 6-48 h post-fertilization were randomly allocated ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To observe the effect of propofol on the expression of myelin basic protein (MBP) in developing zebrafish and explore the possible mechanisms.
    Methods: A total of 180 zebrafish embryos at 6-48 h post-fertilization were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups and raised in fresh water (control group), water containing dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO group) and water containing 30 μg/mL propofol (propofol group). On 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 d post-fertilization, the juvenile fish were collected for detection of mRNA and protein expressions of MBP using RT-qPCR and Western blotting. TUNEL assay and immunofluorescence assay were used to detect apoptosis of the oligodendrocytes of the fish at 3 d post-fertilization; RT-qPCR and Western blotting were performed to detect the expressions of apoptosis-related factors caspase-8, caspase-9 and caspase-3.
    Results: Compared with the control group, the fish with propofol exposure showed significantly decreased mRNA and protein expression of MBP at 3-7 d post-fertilization (
    Conclusion: Propofol persistently inhibits MBP expression in developing zebrafish within a short term possibly by mediating apoptosis of the oligodendrocytes.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Apoptosis ; Caspase 3/metabolism ; Caspase 8/metabolism ; Caspase 9/metabolism ; Myelin Basic Protein/metabolism ; Propofol/pharmacology ; RNA, Messenger/metabolism ; Zebrafish/embryology
    Chemical Substances Caspase 3 (EC 3.4.22.-) ; Caspase 8 (EC 3.4.22.-) ; Caspase 9 (EC 3.4.22.-) ; Myelin Basic Protein ; Propofol (YI7VU623SF) ; RNA, Messenger
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-11-28
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2250951-3
    ISSN 1673-4254
    ISSN 1673-4254
    DOI 10.12122/j.issn.1673-4254.2023.10.21
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  10. Article ; Online: Factors Associated with Self-Regulatory Fatigue in Chinese Older Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

    Ji X / Yu H

    Patient Preference and Adherence, Vol Volume 17, Pp 941-

    A Cross-Sectional Survey

    2023  Volume 949

    Abstract: Xiaofu Ji, Hongyu Yu School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hongyu Yu, School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15941628522, ...

    Abstract Xiaofu Ji, Hongyu Yu School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hongyu Yu, School of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, Liaoning, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 15941628522, Email 838821920@qq.comPurpose: To identify important determinants of self-regulatory fatigue in older adults with coronary heart disease based on demographics, health literacy, and health empowerment factors.Patients and Methods: A total of 201 older patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) from First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University by cluster sampling method. Demographic Questionnaire, the Health Literacy Management Scale (HLSCP), the Patient Perception Empowerment Scale (PPES), and the Self-Regulatory Fatigue Scale (SRF-S) were used to collect the data.Results: The coronary heart disease elderly scored 44.20± 6.98 points in self-regulatory fatigue. The results showed that residence, monthly household income, hospitalized times of CHD since illness, health literacy and health empowerment were significant determinants of self-regulatory fatigue (p< 0.001). Self-regulatory fatigue was negatively correlated with health literacy (r=− 0.639, P< 0.01) and health empowerment (r=− 0.580, P< 0.01).Conclusion: Residence, monthly household income, hospitalized times of CHD since illness influence self-regulatory fatigue among coronary heart disease patients. Health literacy and health empowerment were independent predictors of self-regulatory among coronary heart disease patients.Keywords: coronary heart disease, older adults, health literacy, health empowerment, self-regulatory fatigue
    Keywords coronary heart disease ; older adults ; health literacy ; health empowerment ; self-regulatory fatigue ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Dove Medical Press
    Document type Article ; Online
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