Galaxy-galaxy weak-lensing measurement from SDSS: II. host halo properties of galaxy groups

As the second paper of a series on studying galaxy-galaxy lensing signals using the Sloan Digital Sky Survey Data Release 7 (SDSS DR7), we present our measurement and modelling of the lensing signals around groups of galaxies. We divide the groups into four halo mass bins, and measure the signals around four different halo-center tracers: brightest central galaxy (BCG), luminosity-weighted center, number-weighted center and X-ray peak position. For X-ray and SDSS DR7 cross identified groups, we further split the groups into low and high X-ray emission subsamples, both of which are assigned with two halo-center tracers, BCGs and X-ray peak positions. The galaxy-galaxy lensing signals show that BCGs, among the four candidates, are the best halo-center tracers. We model the lensing signals using a combination of four contributions: off-centered NFW host halo profile, sub-halo contribution, stellar contribution, and projected 2-halo term. We sample the posterior of 5 parameters i.e., halo mass, concentration, off-centering distance, sub halo mass, and fraction of subhalos via a MCMC package using the galaxy-galaxy lensing signals. After taking into account the sampling effects (e.g. Eddington bias), we found the best fit halo masses obtained from lensing signals are quite consistent with those obtained in the group catalog based on an abundance matching method, except in the lowest mass bin. Subject headings: (cosmology:) gravitational lensing, galaxies: clusters: generalComment: 12 pages, 7 figures, submitted to Ap

A Novel Variant in Non-coding Region of GJB1 Is Associated With X-Linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Type 1 and Transient CNS Symptoms

X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1 (CMTX1) is a dominantly inherited peripheral neuropathy and is caused by mutations in gap junction beta 1 gene (GJB1). Here, a novel variant of c.-170T>G in GJB1 was identified in a large Chinese CMTX1 pedigree. The proband presented transient “stroke-like” episodes in addition to the peripheral neuropathy. At the time of episode, he had transient hyperthyroidism. To our knowledge, this is the first variant found in non-coding region associated with transient central nervous system (CNS) symptoms and in this case, thyroid dysfunction might contribute to the episode. The mechanism of CMTX1 as well as the transient CNS symptoms waits to be elucidated

Lobectomy with Bronchoplasty and Reconstruction of Pulmonary Artery by Minitrauma-technique for Lung Cancer

Background and objective To research the effect and practicalbility of lobectomy with bronchoplasty and reconstruction of pulmonary artery by minitrauma-technique for lung cancer. Methods We retrospectibely reviewed our experience on 61 cases being lobectomy with bronchoplasty and bronchoplasty with or without video assisted thoracic small incision surgery for lung cancer from July 2005 to June 2009 from Shandong Provincal Hospital and 46 cases simultaneously by routine posterolateral incision. All patients whose bronchus and/or pulmonary artery were involved underwent the operation and experienced the bronchial sleeve/wedge resection or reconstruction of the pulmonary artery. Results All patients were done operation successfully and there were no operative mortality and no occurrence of anastomosis stenosis as well as fistula. The small incisions’ length was from 8 cm-15 cm while the routine posterolateral incision’s length was 25 cm-35 cm. The patients done the operation of small incision had less postoperative shoulder joint dysfunction and had better quality of life compaired to the patients done the routine posterolateral incision. Conclusion Lobectomy with bronchoplasty and reconstruction of pulmonary artery by minitrauma-technique for lung cancer could finished the same work with the traditional thoracic lateral incision and had less trauma, less pain, less recovery time

Experimental Study on Kaiser Effect of Reinforced Concrete Simply-Supported Beams

With the progress of transportation, an increasing number of bridges are put into operation, and the assessment of bridge bearing capacity is considered a significant measure to ensure bridge safety. As a critical approach for structural monitoring, acoustic emission is widely used in engineering projects. Since the Kaiser effect is an important phenomenon in acoustic emission, it is necessary to explore the Kaiser effect of reinforced concrete structures and the determination method of the Kaiser point. In this thesis, four reinforced concrete simply supported beams were utilized for the graded loading experiment under bending loads. After accumulating acoustic emission parameters, Kaiser point was selected for preliminary evaluation. Taking Kaiser point as the midpoint, the appropriate interval was determined. According to the continuity criterion of acoustic emission signals and the quadratic fitting curve based on experimental data, the Kaiser point was corrected by following the average growth rate of acoustic emission parameters. These simply supported beams were classified into two groups. One group was used to explore the acoustic emission characteristics when the load was less than the historical maximum, while the other group was used to analyze changes in the Kaiser effect with increasing load. Finally, based on the results of the specimen inspection, the influence of initial damage on the Kaiser effect was analyzed. The research results alleviated the influence of human factors on the determination of the Kaiser point and can serve as the theoretical basis for damage monitoring based on the Kaiser effect and bearing capacity evaluation of reinforced concrete structures