Xinwei Zhong^*, Lizhi Xiong, Zhihua Xia

Journal on Big Data, Vol.3, No.2, pp. 85-95, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jbd.2021.018618

Abstract With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), various devices in life and industry are closely linked. Because of its high payload, stable error correction capability, and convenience in reading and writing, Quick Response (QR) code has been widely researched in IoT. However, the security of privacy data in IoT is also a very important issue. At the same time, because IoT is developing towards low-power devices in order to be applied to more fields, the technology protecting the security of private needs to have the characteristics of low computational complexity. Visual Secret Sharing (VSS), with its features of… More >

Yinjie Wang, Yongxia Zhang, Qingquan Liu, Liangqin Liu, Suzhen Huang, Haiyan Yuan^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.90, No.1, pp. 277-290, 2021, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2020.011545

Abstract Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is an effective and widely used method to analyze expression patterns of target genes. Selection of stable reference genes is a prerequisite for accurate normalization of target gene expression by qRT-PCR. In Iris germanica L., no studies have yet been published regarding the evaluation of potential reference genes. In this study, nine candidate reference genes were assessed at different flower developmental stages and in different tissues by four different algorithms (GeNorm, NormFinder, BestKeeper, and RefFinder). The results revealed that ACT11 (Actin 11) and EF1α (Elongation factor 1 alpha) were the most stable reference genes in different… More >

Mehiar, D.A.F., Azizul, Z.H.^*, Loo, C.K.

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.26, No.3, pp. 447-454, 2020, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2020.013921

Abstract In this paper we show how the quantum-based particle swarm optimization (QPSO) method is adopted to derive a new derivation for robotics application in search and rescue simulations. The new derivation, called the Quantum Robot Darwinian PSO (QRDPSO) is inspired from another PSO-based algorithm, the Robot Darwinian PSO (RDPSO). This paper includes comprehensive details on the QRDPSO formulation and parameters control which show how the swarm overcomes communication constraints to avoid obstacles and achieve optimal solution. The results show the QRDPSO is an upgrade over RDPSO in terms of convergence speed, trajectory control, obstacle avoidance and connectivity performance of the… More >

Matthias Schneider^*, Miriam Moser, Varius Dannenberg, Andreas Mangold, Robert Schönbauer, Christian Hengstenberg, Harald Gabriel

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.1, pp. 51-58, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.011712

Abstract Background: Predicting the probability for sudden cardiac death (SCD) and thus evaluation of patients for electrical device therapy and/or ablation is one of the main tasks in clinics for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) following repaired tetralogy of Fallot (rTOF) patients. Previous data suggests that QRS complex analysis can help identifying those patients who subsequently suffer from SCD. We hypothesized that a long QRS duration is associated with adverse rhythm events if caused by conduction abnormalities but not if caused by right ventricular remodeling. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed entailing all rTOF patients who were seen at our… More >

Lu Zhu, Qiuyue Ma, Shushun Li, Jing Wen, Kunyuan Yan, Qianzhong Li^*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.89, No.2, pp. 385-403, 2020, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2020.09259

Abstract Quantitative real-time reverse transcriptase PCR (qRT-PCR) technology has been extensively used to estimate gene expression levels, and the selection of appropriate reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis is critically important for obtaining authentic normalized data. Acer palmatum is an important colorful leaf ornamental tree species, and reference genes suitable for normalization of the qRT-PCR data obtained from this species have not been investigated. In this study, the expression stability of ten candidate reference genes, namely, Actin3, Actin6, Actin9, EF1α, PP2A, SAMDC, TIP41, TUBα, TUBβ and UBQ10, in two distinct tissues (leaves and roots) of A. palmatum under four different abiotic stress… More >

Gang Li¹, Yao Zhou², Yaqi Zhao², Yaxue Liu², Yuwei Ke², Xiaoqing Jin¹, Haoli Ma^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.89, No.2, pp. 329-344, 2020, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2020.08874

Abstract Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) is widely used for investigating gene expression patterns and has many advantages, including its high sensitivity, fidelity, and specificity. Selecting a satisfactory internal reference gene is crucial for obtaining precise gene expression results in qRT-PCR analyses. In this study, the transcriptomic data of 2 potato varieties were screened for housekeeping genes with stable expression patterns. A total of 77 putative genes were selected, which were highly and stably expressed. Then, qRT-PCR analyses were performed to examine the expression levels of these 77 candidate reference genes in various potato tissues, including leaves, flowers, stolons, and tubers. Gene… More >

Qiuyan Wang^{1, *}, Haibing Dong²

Journal on Artificial Intelligence, Vol.1, No.2, pp. 101-110, 2019, DOI:10.32604/jai.2019.08170

Abstract It is the development trend of library information management, which applies the mature and cutting-edge information technology to library information retrieval. In order to realize the rapid retrieval of massive book information, this paper proposes a book retrieval method combining QR code with image retrieval technology. This method analyzes the visual features of book images, design a book image retrieval method based on boundary contour and regional pixel distribution features, and realizes the association retrieval of book information combined with the QR code, so as to improve the efficiency of book retrieval. The experimental results show that, the books can… More >

Zhong Liu^1,2, Xinan Wang^1,*, Kuntao Lu¹, David Su³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.60, No.2, pp. 497-509, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04882

Abstract ECG signal is of great importance in the clinical diagnosis of various heart diseases. The abnormal origin or conduction of excitation is the electrophysiological mechanism leading to arrhythmia, but the type and frequency of arrhythmia is an important indicator reflecting the stability of cardiac electrical activity. In clinical practice, arrhythmic signals can be classified according to the origin of excitation, the frequency of excitation, or the transmission of excitation. Traditional heart disease diagnosis depends on doctors, and it is influenced by doctors' professional skills and the department's specialty. ECG signal has the characteristics of weak signal, low frequency, large variation,… More >