The Luhua chicken is an outstanding local breed in China that has been placed under conservation due to the impact of specialized breeding and the widespread adoption of commercial varieties. As such, this study analyzed reproductive traits across three consecutive generations and utilized whole-genome resequencing data from 60 Luhua chickens to assess conservation efficacy through genetic diversity, run of homozygosity (ROH) distribution, kinship, and population structure so as to better conserve the breed. The r…

Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) integrated with Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is emerging as a promising solution to reduce task delays and extend the battery life of Mobile Devices (MDs). However, maximizing the long-term energy efficiency (EE) of a user-cooperative WPT-MEC system presents significant challenges due to uncertain load dynamics at the edge MD and the time-varying state of the wireless channel. In this paper, we propose an online control algorithm to maximize the long-term EE of a WPT-MEC system by maki…

<b>Background:</b> Lenvatinib is the most common multitarget receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Acquired resistance to lenvatinib is one of the major factors leading to the failure of HCC treatment, but the underlying mechanism has not been fully characterized. <b>Methods:</b> We established lenvatinib-resistant cell lines, cell-derived xenografts (CDXs) and patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) and obtained lenvatinib-resistant HCC tumor tissues for furthe…

In the Internet of Things (IoT) era, Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) significantly enhances the efficiency of smart devices but is limited by battery life issues. Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) addresses this issue by providing a stable energy supply. However, effectively managing overall energy consumption remains a critical and under-addressed aspect for ensuring the network’s sustainable operation and growth. In this paper, we consider a WPT-MEC network with user cooperation to migrate the double near–far effect for…

The Open Science movement, dedicated to making scientific research more accessible, transparent, and collaborative, faces the challenge of its developed-country origins potentially marginalizing communities in the Global South. This chapter delves into the Chinese Open Science Network (COSN) as a grassroots group pioneering Open Science within the Chinese-speaking community, aiming to bridge the language and cultural divides in science, foster community engagement, and enhance collaboration through digital infrast…