A minimum projected-distance test for parametric single-index Berkson models

In this paper, we propose a minimum projected-distance test for parametric single-index regression models when the predictors are measured with Berkson errors. This test asymptotically behaves like a locally smoothing test as if the null model were with one-dimensional predictor, and is omnibus to detect all global alternative models. The test can also detect local alternative models that converge to the null model at the fastest rate that the existing locally smoothing tests with one-dimensional predictor can achieve. Therefore, the proposed test has potential for alleviating the curse of dimensionality in this field. We also give two bias-correction methods to center the test statistic. Numerical studies are conducted to examine the performance of the proposed test.     

Recent advances in finite element modeling of the human cervical spine

The human cervical spine is a complex structure that is the most frequently injured site among all spinal injuries. Therefore, understanding of the cervical spine injury and dysfunction, and also biomechanical response to external stimuli is important. Finite element (FE) modeling can help researchers to access the internal stresses and strains in the bones, ligaments and soft tissues more realistically, and it has been widely adopted for spine biomechanics research. Although in recent years numerous techniques have been developed, there are no recent literature reviews on FE models of the cervical spine. Our objective was to present recent advances in FE modeling of the human cervical spine in terms of component modeling, material properties, and validation procedures. Model applications and further development are also discussed. The integration of new technologies will allow us to generate more accurate and comprehensive model of the cervical spine, which can increase efficiency and model applicability. Finally, the FE modeling can help to facilitate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention technologies for cervical spine injuries.     

2Cr13Mn9Ni4不锈钢卡箍腐蚀开裂分析

2Cr13Mn9Ni4不锈钢卡箍在服役条件下大量出现开裂、断裂问题，为飞行安全埋下较大的隐患。对大量卡箍裂纹进行统计分析，发现其断裂位置、形貌有相似性，进行2Cr13Mn9Ni4不锈钢卡箍腐蚀开裂分析，对卡箍的安全应用有重要意义。对故障件外观进行观察，对断口进行宏微观特征观察、能谱分析，对焊缝附近进行金相组织检查、硬度分布测试，在故障件上取样进行晶间腐蚀试验、热模拟试验，最后对卡箍应力进行模拟仿真。结果表明:卡箍残余应力、环境腐蚀、焊接影响的晶间敏化共同作用导致卡箍开裂。     

Yellow and warm white light emitting Zn doped Y<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> for near UV excitable phosphor converted WLED

Optical properties of Zn doped Y₂O₃ microsheets prepared by sol–gel combustion method have been investigated and their application in phosphor converted white LED has been examined. The formation of single phase, well crystalline cubic Y₂O₃ is confirmed from powder XRD results. Effective substitution of Zn in Y₂O₃ crystal lattice is inferred from shifting of diffraction peaks. SEM images have showed that undoped as well as Zn doped Y₂O₃ formed as microsheets. Doping of Zn enhanced the growth of the sheets and its length increased from 1.5 to 19 µm. Development of structural disorder in Y₂O₃ crystal structure after Zn doping and confirmation of the conserved cubic structure of Zn doped Y₂O₃ without any secondary phase have been revealed from micro-Raman spectra. The optical band gap of Y₂O₃ has been altered after Zn doping and it is found to be decreased from 5.6 to 5.22 eV as increasing Zn concentration. Both undoped and Zn doped Y₂O₃ showed a broad visible emission from blue to green region due to various defects and impurities present in it. Broad PL excitation spectrum inferred the possibility to attain the visible emission under the excitation of light with wide range of wavelength from near UV to blue region. Excitation of pure Y₂O₃ under near UV (375 nm) LED chip lead to the emission of yellow light whereas Zn doped Y₂O₃ emitted warm white light with color coordinate of (0.42, 0.35), colour rendering index of 77.6 and correlated color temperature (CCT) of 2840 K. Hence, Zn doped Y₂O₃ discussed in the present work can be a better replacement for various rare earth doped phosphors in the application of phosphor converted WLED (pc-WLED).     

Delay Constrained Relay Node Placement in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Subtree-and-Mergence-based Approach

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are applied in many time-critical applications, e.g., industrial automation and smart grid. This highlights the importance of Delay Constrained Relay Node Placement (DCRNP) problem that builds a path fulfilling a specified delay constraint between each sensor and the sink by using a minimum number of relays. Due to the NP-hardness of the DCRNP problem, in this paper, a polynomial time Subtree-and-Mergence-based Algorithm (SMA) is proposed to approximately solve the DCRNP problem. First, a shortest path tree rooted at the sink and connecting all sensors is built to check the feasibility of the DCRNP problem. If the DCRNP problem is feasible, then the paths of this tree are progressively merged at some relays, which are not limited to those relays lying in the originally the originally built shortest path tree, to save deployed relays while maintaining the obedience of delay constraints. With the repetition of this mergence, the number of deployed relays is gradually reduced. Furthermore, the approximation ratio and the time complexity of the proposed SMA are elaborately analyzed. Finally, extensive simulations are conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of this work. Simulation results show that SMA can significantly save deployed relays comparing with existing algorithms.