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  1. Article ; Online: Secure Two-Party Decision Tree Classification Based on Function Secret Sharing

    Kun Liu / Chunming Tang

    Complexity, Vol

    2023  Volume 2023

    Abstract: Decision tree models are widely used for classification tasks in data mining. However, privacy becomes a significant concern when training data contain sensitive information from different parties. This paper proposes a novel framework for secure two- ... ...

    Abstract Decision tree models are widely used for classification tasks in data mining. However, privacy becomes a significant concern when training data contain sensitive information from different parties. This paper proposes a novel framework for secure two-party decision tree classification that enables collaborative training and evaluation without leaking sensitive data. The critical techniques employed include homomorphic encryption, function secret sharing (FSS), and a custom secure comparison protocol. Homomorphic encryption allows computations on ciphertexts, enabling parties to evaluate an encrypted decision tree model jointly. FSS splits functions into secret shares to hide sensitive intermediate values. The comparison protocol leverages FSS to securely compare attribute values to node thresholds for tree traversal, reducing overhead through efficient cryptographic techniques. Our framework divides computation between two servers holding private data. A privacy-preserving protocol lets them jointly construct a decision tree classifier without revealing their respective inputs. The servers encrypt their data and exchange function secret shares to traverse the tree and obtain the classification result. Rigorous security proofs demonstrate that the protocol protects data confidentiality in a semihonest model. Experiments on benchmark datasets confirm that the approach achieves high accuracy with reasonable computation and communication costs. The techniques minimize accuracy loss and latency compared to prior protocols. Overall, the paper delivers an efficient, modular framework for practical two-party secure decision tree evaluation that advances the capability of privacy-preserving machine learning.
    Keywords Electronic computers. Computer science ; QA75.5-76.95
    Subject code 005 ; 006
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Hindawi-Wiley
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: 3D Surface-to-Surface Contact Algorithm for SPH Method and Its Application to Simulation of Impact Failure of Ceramic Plate

    Yihua Xiao / Kun Liu

    Applied Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 3790, p

    2023  Volume 3790

    Abstract: This work presents a three-dimensional (3D) surface-to-surface contact algorithm for SPH method and its application to the simulation of material failure during high velocity impact of a projectile on a ceramic plate. In the present contact algorithm, ... ...

    Abstract This work presents a three-dimensional (3D) surface-to-surface contact algorithm for SPH method and its application to the simulation of material failure during high velocity impact of a projectile on a ceramic plate. In the present contact algorithm, surfaces of 3D objects represented by SPH particles are reconstructed. Based on the reconstructed surfaces, a box test followed by a crossover test is employed to detect contacts between different objects, and a penalty method is employed to enforce contact conditions between contact pairs identified by contact detection. Validation examples are presented to demonstrate the accuracy and capability of the algorithm. The calculated results show that the present contact algorithm can achieve high accuracy and it is capable of handling various contact problems, including frictionless and frictional problems as well as small and significant deformation problems. The algorithm is then used to simulate the high velocity impact of a projectile on a ceramic plate. The material failure of the projectile and the ceramic plate is reproduced, and the residual velocity of the projectile is well predicted.
    Keywords 3D contact algorithm ; surface-to-surface ; SPH method ; impact ; material failure ; Technology ; T ; Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) ; TA1-2040 ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5 ; Physics ; QC1-999 ; Chemistry ; QD1-999
    Subject code 621
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: MiR-130a-3p inhibits endothelial inflammation by regulating the expression of MAPK8 in endothelial cells

    Mingming Gu / Kun Liu / Hui Xiong / Qingsheng You

    Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp e24541- (2024)

    2024  

    Abstract: MicroRNA-130a-3p (miR-130a-3p) has been reported as closely related to atherosclerosis (AS). This study is to survey the effects of miR-130a-3p in endothelial cells (ECs) treated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) and explore underlying ... ...

    Abstract MicroRNA-130a-3p (miR-130a-3p) has been reported as closely related to atherosclerosis (AS). This study is to survey the effects of miR-130a-3p in endothelial cells (ECs) treated with oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) and explore underlying mechanisms. The proliferation and apoptosis of ox-LDL-treated HUVEC cells were determined by CCK-8, EdU, and flow cytometry assays. ELISA and Western blot analysis measured the expressions of cytokines and protein levels. Bioinformatics and dual-luciferase reporter assay were performed to predict and confirm that Mitogen-activated protein kinase 8 (MAPK8) was a direct target of miR-130a-3p, and MAPK8 was negatively associated with miR-130a-3p. As expected, miR-130a-3p was down-regulated in ox-LDL-treated HUVEC cells, and up-regulation of miR-130a-3p promoted proliferation and inhibited apoptosis of ox-LDL-treated HUVEC cells. Furthermore, miR-130a-3p mimics suppressed the expressions of TNF-α and IL-6 and decreased the protein levels of VCAM-1, ICAM-1 and E-selectin. MAPK8 was highly expressed in ox-LDL-treated HUVEC cells, and silence of MAPK8 promoted proliferation inhibited apoptosis, suppressed inflammatory responses, and decreased the levels of VCAM-1, ICAM-1, and E-selectin, over-expression of MAPK8 partially restored the functional effects of miR-130a-3p on proliferation, inflammatory responses, and the expressions of VCAM-1, ICAM-1 and E-selectin. This study indicates that miR-130a-3p may emerge as an effective target for treating AS.
    Keywords Atherosclerosis ; Endothelial cells ; MiR-130a-3p ; MAPK8 ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 500
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  4. Article ; Online: Research on Improved Fingerprint Image Compression and Texture Region Segmentation Algorithm

    Kun Liu

    International Journal Bioautomation, Vol 21, Iss 3, Pp 231-

    2017  Volume 240

    Abstract: Targeted at the image segmentation and compression problems commonly found in fingerprint image processing, this paper puts forward an improved image segmentation algorithm based on grayscale normalization and an improved image compression algorithm ... ...

    Abstract Targeted at the image segmentation and compression problems commonly found in fingerprint image processing, this paper puts forward an improved image segmentation algorithm based on grayscale normalization and an improved image compression algorithm based on sparse matrix transform. The proposed algorithms are proved effective through checking computations. The research results show that: the normalization, open operation and smoothing of the original fingerprint image bring about significant improvement to image segmentation effect, effective elimination of the noise and non-texture interference information in the fingerprint image, and strong guarantee of the real-time effect of fingerprint image processing through the calculation of time periods; the redundancy of non-texture information in the image is effectively reduced by converting the fingerprint image into sparse domains, and the blocking effect is suppressed by calculating the mean grayscale and low frequency information in the image. According to the image compression experiment, the proposed algorithm demonstrates excellent rate distortion feature. The compression process preserves most of the key information features of the original image, and realizes high the imaging quality.
    Keywords Fingerprint image ; Image compression ; Image segmentation ; Recognition rate ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 006
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  5. Article ; Online: Research on Improved Fingerprint Image Compression and Texture Region Segmentation Algorithm

    Kun Liu

    International Journal Bioautomation, Vol 21, Iss 3, Pp 231-

    2017  Volume 240

    Abstract: Targeted at the image segmentation and compression problems commonly found in fingerprint image processing, this paper puts forward an improved image segmentation algorithm based on grayscale normalization and an improved image compression algorithm ... ...

    Abstract Targeted at the image segmentation and compression problems commonly found in fingerprint image processing, this paper puts forward an improved image segmentation algorithm based on grayscale normalization and an improved image compression algorithm based on sparse matrix transform. The proposed algorithms are proved effective through checking computations. The research results show that: the normalization, open operation and smoothing of the original fingerprint image bring about significant improvement to image segmentation effect, effective elimination of the noise and non-texture interference information in the fingerprint image, and strong guarantee of the real-time effect of fingerprint image processing through the calculation of time periods; the redundancy of non-texture information in the image is effectively reduced by converting the fingerprint image into sparse domains, and the blocking effect is suppressed by calculating the mean grayscale and low frequency information in the image. According to the image compression experiment, the proposed algorithm demonstrates excellent rate distortion feature. The compression process preserves most of the key information features of the original image, and realizes high the imaging quality.
    Keywords Fingerprint image ; Image compression ; Image segmentation ; Recognition rate ; Biology (General) ; QH301-705.5
    Subject code 006
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: DSF-Net

    Zhijing Xu / Jinle Zhai / Kan Huang / Kun Liu

    Remote Sensing, Vol 15, Iss 4546, p

    A Dual Feature Shuffle Guided Multi-Field Fusion Network for SAR Small Ship Target Detection

    2023  Volume 4546

    Abstract: SAR images play a crucial role in ship detection across diverse scenarios due to their all-day, all-weather characteristics. However, detecting SAR ship targets poses inherent challenges due to their small sizes, complex backgrounds, and dense ship ... ...

    Abstract SAR images play a crucial role in ship detection across diverse scenarios due to their all-day, all-weather characteristics. However, detecting SAR ship targets poses inherent challenges due to their small sizes, complex backgrounds, and dense ship scenes. Consequently, instances of missed detection and false detection are common issues. To address these challenges, we propose the DSF-Net, a novel framework specifically designed to enhance small SAR ship detection performance. Within this framework, we introduce the Pixel-wise Shuffle Attention module (PWSA) as a pivotal step to strengthen the feature extraction capability. To enhance long-range dependencies and facilitate information communication between channels, we propose a Non-Local Shuffle Attention (NLSA) module. Moreover, NLSA ensures the stability of the feature transfer structure and effectively addresses the issue of missed detection for small-sized targets. Secondly, we introduce a novel Triple Receptive Field-Spatial Pyramid Pooling (TRF-SPP) module designed to mitigate the issue of false detection in complex scenes stemming from inadequate contextual information. Lastly, we propose the R-tradeoff loss to augment the detection capability for small targets, expedite training convergence, and fortify resistance against false detection. Quantitative validation and qualitative visualization experiments are conducted to substantiate the proposed assumption of structural stability and evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed modules. On the LS-SSDDv1.0 dataset, the mAP <semantics> 50 − 95 </semantics> demonstrates a remarkable improvement of 8.5% compared to the baseline model. The <semantics> F 1 </semantics> score exhibits a notable enhancement of 6.9%, surpassing the performance of advanced target detection methods such as YOLO V8.
    Keywords synthetic aperture radar(SAR) ; small ship detection ; dual shuffle mechanism ; multiple receptive fields ; non-local structure ; Science ; Q
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  7. Article ; Online: More Than Half of Emitted Black Carbon Is Missing in Marine Sediments

    Bing Chen / Shani Tiwari / Kun Liu / Jianjun Zou

    Sustainability, Vol 15, Iss 9739, p

    2023  Volume 9739

    Abstract: Marine sediments are the ultimate reservoir for black carbon (BC) preservation, and BC burial in sediment/soils is an efficient method for carbon sequestration to mitigate CO 2 emissions. A portion of soil charcoal and atmospheric BC is dissolved in ... ...

    Abstract Marine sediments are the ultimate reservoir for black carbon (BC) preservation, and BC burial in sediment/soils is an efficient method for carbon sequestration to mitigate CO 2 emissions. A portion of soil charcoal and atmospheric BC is dissolved in inland and oceanic water, but the amount of BC in the ocean remains unclear. We analyzed multi-sediment cores from the northwestern Pacific Ocean and lakes in China and reconstructed the timeline of BC deposition from 1860 to ~2012. The lacustrine sediment cores showed an increase in BC deposition by a factor of 4–7 during the industrialization period in China compared to the years 1860–1950 (reference level). Such increasing trends in BC have also been reproduced by ten global climate model simulations. However, the marine sediment cores did not retain these significant increases in BC deposition. Meanwhile, the model simulations predicted increased trends compared to the observed flat trends of BC deposition in marine sediments. The discrepancy suggests a large amount of BC, i.e., 65 (±11)%, is missing in marine sediment sinks. Thus, since more than half of emitted BC has dissolved into oceanic water, the dissolved BC and carbon cycle should be reconsidered in the global carbon budget.
    Keywords sediment ; historical black carbon ; climate model simulation ; carbon cycle ; northwestern Pacific Ocean ; Environmental effects of industries and plants ; TD194-195 ; Renewable energy sources ; TJ807-830 ; Environmental sciences ; GE1-350
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  8. Article ; Online: Aeolian dust movement and deposition under local atmospheric circulation in a desert-oasis transition zone of the northeastern Taklimakan desert

    Aishajiang Aili / Hailiang Xu / Qiao Xu / Kun Liu

    Ecological Indicators, Vol 157, Iss , Pp 111289- (2023)

    2023  

    Abstract: Taklimakan Desert, in the northwest China, is one of the main sources of dust storms in the world. Frequent dust storms have seriously affected the ecological environment of surrounding oases. Quantification of dust deposition on the different underlying ...

    Abstract Taklimakan Desert, in the northwest China, is one of the main sources of dust storms in the world. Frequent dust storms have seriously affected the ecological environment of surrounding oases. Quantification of dust deposition on the different underlying surface is vital to understand the local atmospheric cycling and its effect on movement of the dust particles in desert fringe areas. To examine the contribution of airflow from different direction to the dust deposition rate, the desert–oasis transition zone between the Korla oasis and the northeast edge of the Taklimakan desert is selected as the study area. 36 h backward trajectories of air masses arriving at the study site from 1st March to 31st May 2023, were determined by using the HYSPLIT (Hybrid Single Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory Model) model. The trajectories were categorized by k-means clustering into 3 clusters, which show distinct features in terms of the trajectory origins and the entry direction to the site. Dust collection tank were placed on five underlying surfaces from south to north: shifting sand desert, semi-shifting sand desert, desert vegetation, shelter forestland and croplands at the height of 0.2 m, 0.5 m, and 1.5 m. At the each of height, four dust collection tanks were arranged to collect the dust from 4 directions. Results show that, air masses from the south with highest frequency (46 days) and highest dust storm occurrence (91.3 %) is the main contributor of dust particles to the study area. Dust deposition rate on different underlying surfaces showed a significant decreasing trend from the desert to oasis, and the dust deposition on all underlying surfaces decreased with the height. Dust deposition corresponding to the southward wind direction is the highest, and the amount of fine dust particles are increased with the height of the dust collection tank. The results of this study could be helpful to forecast the potential occurrence and mowing pathway of dust storms, which can provide the basis for mitigation of the ...
    Keywords Transport pathway ; Wind regime ; Trajectory model ; Underlying surface ; Ecotone ; Ecology ; QH540-549.5
    Subject code 910 ; 660
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article ; Online: The Relationship of the Information Quantity of Urban Roadside Traffic Signs and Drivers’ Visibility Based on Information Transmission

    Kun Liu / Hongxing Deng

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 10976, p

    2021  Volume 10976

    Abstract: For the lack of quantitative basis of traffic sign combination information, this paper established a model of information quantity of urban road traffic signs by analyzing the driver’s information processing and the visual recognition of traffic signs ... ...

    Abstract For the lack of quantitative basis of traffic sign combination information, this paper established a model of information quantity of urban road traffic signs by analyzing the driver’s information processing and the visual recognition of traffic signs combined with theories of informatics. It used various analytical methods to build a model of the relationship between the traffic sign information quantity (TSIQ) and the driver’s visual recognition. Based on factors, the relationship between the TSIQ and the driver’s visual recognition was studied and analyzed to provide a reference for the design of urban traffic sign layout information. The results show that the TSIQ can explain 61% of the driver’s recognition time (DRT). The more information the road traffic sign conveys, the longer DRT will be. The TSIQ’s threshold is 642 bits, and exceeding this value will cause information overload. Different influence factors have a certain impact on drivers’ visual recognition distance (VRD). The male VRD is shorter than the female. The VRD of the young driver is larger than the old driver. The VRD of a novice driver is longer than an experienced driver, while the visual recognition sign of an experienced driver is shorter.
    Keywords urban roads ; traffic signs ; simulation ; analysis ; TSIQ ; visibility ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 380
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  10. Article ; Online: Development and validation of a risk prediction model for arthritis in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in China

    Mina Huang / Yue Guo / Zipeng Zhou / Chang Xu / Kun Liu / Yongzhu Wang / Zhanpeng Guo

    Heliyon, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp e24526- (2024)

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Considering its high prevalence, estimating the risk of arthritis in middle-aged and older Chinese adults is of particular interest. This study was conducted to develop a risk prediction model for arthritis in community-dwelling middle-aged ... ...

    Abstract Background: Considering its high prevalence, estimating the risk of arthritis in middle-aged and older Chinese adults is of particular interest. This study was conducted to develop a risk prediction model for arthritis in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in China. Methods: Our study included a total of 9599 participants utilising data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Participants were randomly assigned to training and validation groups at a 7:3 ratio. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were used to identify the potential predictors of arthritis. Based on the results of the multivariate binary logistic regression, a nomogram was constructed, and its predictive performance was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The accuracy and discrimination ability were assessed using calibration curve analysis, while decision curve analysis (DCA) was performed to evaluate the net clinical benefit rate. Results: A total of 9599 participants were included in the study, of which 6716 and 2883 were assigned to the training and validation groups, respectively. A nomogram was constructed to include age, hypertension, heart diseases, gender, sleep time, body mass index (BMI), residence address, the parts of joint pain, and trouble with body pains. The results of the ROC curve suggested that the prediction model had a moderate discrimination ability (AUC >0.7). The calibration curve of the prediction model demonstrated a good predictive accuracy. The DCA curves revealed a favourable net benefit for the prediction model. Conclusions: The predictive model demonstrated good discrimination, calibration, and clinical validity, and can help community physicians and clinicians to preliminarily assess the risk of arthritis in middle-aged and older community-dwelling adults.
    Keywords Prediction model ; Nomogram ; Arthritis ; Validation ; Community-dwelling ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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