Review ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesReview of the Progress in Corneal Neovascularization Animal ModelsShuci Tian, Shurong Wang, Yuxi He et al.Corneal Neovascularization (CNV), the extensive growth of blood vessels from conjunctiva into the cornea. It is a sight-threatening condition that can decreases eyesight and even leads to blindness. The pathologic growth of blood vessels impairs light transmission, promotes scar formation and causes inflammations, which harm visual acuity. Abnormal angiogenesis plays an important role in the process of CNV, which may … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 28 Nov 2015 · 8,421 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesInsulating Properties of Low Density Polyethylene/Alumina NanocompositesSi-Jiao Wang, Jun-Wei Zha, Yun-Hui Wu et al.High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable has become an important factor in the development of HVDC transmission. However, there are still difficulties such as space charge distribution in the development of HVDC cables. In this study, Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) nanocomposites filled with nano alumina (nano-Al2O3) particles with or without modification were prepared by employing melting blend method. The results show … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 4 Jul 2015 · 7,936 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the author namesOverview of Influence Factors on Corneal Thickness MeasurementPengtuo Xiao, Shurong Wang, Xin Liu et al.Corneal thickness is an important parameter of the structure of an eyeball. Prior to cornea refractive surgery, the measurement of corneal thickness has been given general importance. With the development of measuring instruments, the measurement of corneal thickness is safer, more accurate and more comfortable. In this study, common clinical measuring methods and their influencing factors are discussed. …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 8 Jun 2015 · 7,020 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the author namesData Mining in Time Series: Current Study and Future TrendTan Yan, Liudmila Ulanova, Ye Ouyang, Fengyuan XuTime series represent sequences of data points where usually their order is defined by the time when they were recorded. Thus, virtually any sequential recordings can be stored as time series: Stock prices, weather conditions, physical system parameters change, product quality monitoring, etc. This leads to ubiquity of time series in all scientific and practical fields (Esling and Agon, 2012); … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 12 · 26 Jan 2015 · 8,756 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the author namesAntibacterial Quorum-Sensing Molecules as Long Lasting Antibacterial DrugsAnanya Pavuluri, Yan Zhang, Shanzhi WangAntibacterial quorum-sensing molecules are a new type of antibacterial reagent that blocks bacterial communications and dampens virulence. These molecules are proposed to tackle the roots of drug resistance and to be long lasting, although more research should be done toward the effectiveness and resistance of these drugs. …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 26 Jan 2015 · 6,925 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesSerum TGF-β and TNF-α During Psoriasis Therapy with Narrowband Ultraviolet BAhmad Taha Khalaf, Yan YuehuaAlthough it is now an accepted concept that narrow-band UVB therapy is an efficacious therapy for psoriasis, the relationship between the response rate and the potential effects on serum cytokines is less well-established. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between the response rate and the changes of serum TGF-β and TNF-α necessary for understanding the underlying … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 12 · 6 Jan 2015 · 6,088 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesMesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation for Retinal Degenerations and Dystrophies: Present and FutureEmma Ghazaryan, Shurong Wang, Yan Zhang et al.Retinal degenerations are the main causes of irreversible blindness in developed countries. Up to date the main pathological mechanisms of these diseases are not fully understood and consequently there is no complete treatment option for those diseases. In this aspect stem cells have drawn attention of many researchers and health care professionals. Considering ethical issues, safety and facile isolation Mesenchymal … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 28 Nov 2014 · 6,766 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesBONE MEAL AS ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR ACIDIC AND METAL CONTAMINATED ACID MINE DRAINAGE WATER EFFLUENT: LAB SCALECarolyn Payus, Olga David, Moh Pak YanThe typical methods of treatment for acidic and metal contaminated water effluent such as the Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) will always focus on either civil engineering methods, such as disposal, excavation, drainage and encapsulation or process based technologies such as effluent washing and treatment. These techniques are not environmental friendly, costly and unsustainable, thus environmental damaging. Nowadays, there is a … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 1 · 3 Mar 2014 · 7,979 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesPossibility and Evidence-Based Reliability Analysis and Design OptimizationHong-Zhong Huang, Liping He, Yu Liu et al.Engineering design under uncertainty has gained considerable attention in recent years. A great multitude of new design optimization methodologies and reliability analysis approaches are put forth with the aim of accommodating various uncertainties. Uncertainties in practical engineering applications are commonly classified into two categories, i.e., aleatory uncertainty and epistemic uncertainty. Aleatory uncertainty arises because of unpredictable variation in the performance … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 26 Mar 2013 · 7,663 accessesView PDFCite