Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mamdouh Alenezi
Summary: The evolution of software systems and understanding their internal quality is crucial in software engineering. This study analyzed the evolution of object-oriented open-source software systems in terms of size, internal quality metrics, showing significant differences among systems in LOC, significant correlations between internal quality metrics, and positive effects of complexity and inheritance on LOC. Coupling and Cohesion did not show significant effects on LOC.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Claude J. Bajada, Robert E. Smith, Svenja Caspers
Summary: In this article, a case study is presented to illustrate a situation where a bug was introduced in a neuroimaging software package due to a feature request, resulting in consequences for the quality of results in a published article. The process of diagnosis, rectification, and analysis replication is discussed.
Article
Biology
Vishhvaan Gopalakrishnan, Dena Crozier, Kyle J. Card, Lacy D. Chick, Nikhil P. Krishnan, Erin McClure, Julia Pelesko, Drew F. K. Williamson, Daniel Nichol, Soumyajit Mandal, Robert A. Bonomo, Jacob G. Scott
Summary: A morbidostat is a bioreactor that uses antibiotics to control bacterial growth, making it suitable for studying antibiotic resistance evolution. We present a low-cost morbidostat called the EVolutionary biorEactor (EVE) that can be constructed by students with minimal engineering and programming experience. We validate EVE in a real classroom setting by evolving replicate Escherichia coli populations under chloramphenicol challenge, providing students the opportunity to learn about bacterial growth and antibiotic resistance.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Juanan Pereira
Summary: This study followed four students contributing to two established OSS projects for two academic years, analyzing their work on GitHub and survey responses. The results provided specific recommendations for future practitioners and listed benefits achieved by steering FDP towards OSS contributions.
Article
Robotics
Gonzalo Mier, Joao Valente, Sytze de Bruin
Summary: This letter introduces Fields2Cover, an open-source library for coverage path planning (CPP) for agricultural vehicles. The library provides a framework for planning coverage paths, developing new techniques, and benchmarking state-of-the-art algorithms. It features a modular and extensible architecture and supports various vehicles and applications. The functionalities of the library are demonstrated using 8 state-of-the-art methods and 7 objective functions in simulation and field experiments.
IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Berendes, S. Hilpert, S. Guenther, C. Muschner, S. Candas, K. Hainsch, J. van Ouwerkerk, S. Buchholz, M. Soethe
Summary: This paper evaluates the usability of Open Source Energy System Modelling frameworks using a novel method called ESMUT and a corresponding questionnaire called ESMUQ. Based on a case study with five frameworks and eight framework developers, the results show that although the participants were mostly satisfied, there are still usability issues that need improvement.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Henry Martin, Ye Hong, Nina Wiedemann, Dominik Bucher, Martin Raubal
Summary: Over the past decade, scientific studies utilizing large tracking datasets have advanced our understanding of human mobility behavior. However, standardized data processing pipelines for different data collection methods are lacking, hindering reproducibility, comparability, and transferability of methods and results in quantitative human mobility analysis. This paper presents Trackintel, an open-source Python library that standardizes human mobility analysis using a compatible data model for different tracking data types. The library covers the entire life-cycle of human mobility analysis and includes processing steps, read and write interfaces, and analysis functions. A case study with four tracking datasets demonstrates the effectiveness of Trackintel in standardizing mobility data analysis and promoting transparency and comparability in novel human mobility research. The library is available open-source at https://github.com/mie-lab/trackintel.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Pavneet Singh Kochhar, Eirini Kalliamvakou, Nachiappan Nagappan, Thomas Zimmermann, Christian Bird
Summary: The study indicates that factors such as building a vibrant community, providing prompt answers, developing an open source culture, complying with security regulations, and exploring business opportunities are the driving forces for companies to open source their products. In the transition of six Microsoft open-source systems, the process involves aspects such as code reviews, version control systems, continuous integration, and developers' perceptions of these changes. Regarding the open source community's perspective, positive responses were observed in contributions and interactions with internal developers.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Changjie Chen, Jasmeet Judge, David Hulse
Summary: This paper introduces an open-source tool called PyLUSAT for conducting land use suitability analysis. The tool was evaluated against ArcMap and showed higher efficiency in terms of speed and accuracy. Additionally, PyLUSAT is compatible with multiple platforms, highly extensible, and supports parallel computing, automation, and customization.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING & SOFTWARE
(2022)
Article
Geography
Luc Anselin, Sergio J. Rey
Summary: Significant progress has been made in the development of software tools for spatial analysis since the publication of the special issue in 2006. This progress can be attributed to three important and interconnected factors: the integration of spatial analysis into spatial data science, the growing acceptance of open science/open source principles, and the increasing adoption of a literate programming perspective.
GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tomppa Pakarinen, Jarkko Ojala
Summary: Profeel is an open-source dosimetry data visualization and analysis software based on Matlab, designed to support quality assurance, dosimetry, and research in radiotherapy. The software offers processing and analysis tools such as gamma analysis, data normalizations, and data filtering, and automatically performs one-dimensional profile and depth dose analysis according to international standards.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Sonja Wogrin, Diego Alejandro Tejada-Arango, Robert Gaugl, Thomas Klatzer, Udo Bachhiesl
Summary: This paper introduces the open-source Low-carbon Expansion Generation Optimization (LEGO) model, which is a versatile tool for techno-economic analyses in the energy sector. It offers flexibility in analyzing different time periods.
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Damian A. Tamburri, Fabio Palomba, Rick Kazman
Summary: Software engineering success relies on balancing distance, culture, global engineering practices and more. This paper introduces an automated approach, CodeFace4Smells, to identify four community smell types. A large-scale empirical study on 60 open-source communities reveals that community smells are highly diffused in open-source and perceived by developers as significant issues for software community evolution.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Georgia M. Kapitsaki, Georgia Charalambous
Summary: This paper introduces findOSSLicense, a license recommender that helps users choose the appropriate open source license for their software under creation. The recommendation process is based on a hybrid recommender that considers user needs and system flexibility, and involves analysis of existing open source licenses.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Qing Zhang, Jing Zhang, Jiajun Yuan, Huajie Huang, Yuhang Zhang, Baoqin Zhang, Gaomei Lv, Shuzhu Lin, Na Wang, Xin Liu, Mingyu Tang, Yahua Wang, Hui Ma, Lu Liu, Shuhua Yuan, Hongyuan Zhou, Jian Zhao, Yongfu Li, Yong Yin, Liebin Zhao, Guoxing Wang, Yong Lian
Summary: By developing the first open-access paediatric respiratory sound database, SPRSound, and using a custom-made sound label annotation software, SoundAnn, we established a team of 11 experienced paediatric physicians to provide accurate labels for the dataset. Through investigating different feature extraction methods and machine learning classifiers, we achieved good classification performance at the event level and record level.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Andy Y. Wang, Lester Y. Leung, Eric J. Puttock, Patrick H. Luetmer, David F. Kallmes, Jason Nelson, Sunyang Fu, Chengyi Zheng, Hongfang Liu, Wansu Chen, David M. Kent
Summary: This study examined the association between incidentally discovered white matter disease (WMD) severity and covert brain infarction (CBI) location with the risk of subsequent symptomatic stroke. The results showed that increasing WMD severity is associated with an increased incidence rate of future stroke, while the location of CBI does not have a significant association with the risk.
CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yi-lun Qu, Zhe-yi Dong, Hai-mei Cheng, Qian Liu, Qian Wang, Hong-tao Yang, Yong-hui Mao, Ji-jun Li, Hong-fang Liu, Yan-qiu Geng, Wen Huang, Wen-hu Liu, Hui-di Xie, Fei Peng, Shuang Li, Shuang-shuang Jiang, Wei-zhen Li, Shu-wei Duan, Zhe Feng, Wei-guang Zhang, Yu-ning Liu, Jin-zhou Tian, Xiang-mei Chen
Summary: This study investigated the factors related to renal impairment in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) from the perspective of integrated Chinese and Western medicine. The results showed that male gender, longer duration of diabetes (>60 months), anemia, hyperuricemia, massive proteinuria, atherosclerosis, and blood deficiency syndrome were associated with a more severe degree of renal function damage in DKD patients.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chaohui He, Muhammad Asif, Qingqing Liu, Fei Xiao, Hongfang Liu, Bao Yu Xia
Summary: This review briefly introduces the fundamentals and development of glucose sensors and discusses the modification strategies of noble metal (NM) nanomaterials and their applications in enzyme-free glucose detection from the perspective of surface construction and interface modification. The challenges and opportunities for noble metal materials in electrochemical nonenzymatic glucose detection are also proposed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lipei Jiang, Jiannan Zhu, Guangfang Li, Zhuang Rao, Zhengyun Wang, Hongfang Liu
Summary: A new method involving partial thermal reduction and galvanic replacement is reported to induce CuPt growth on a CuHHTP MOF, resulting in the construction of a CuPt@CuHHTP heterojunction. The size of the CuPt nanoparticles can be effectively regulated by modifying the reduction temperature. The CuPt NP@CuHHTP heterojunction nanoarrays exhibit high electrocatalytic activity and potential as an electrochemical H2O2 sensor with a low detection limit, high sensitivity, and outstanding selectivity.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiannan Zhu, Jing Huang, Jiawei Dai, Lipei Jiang, You Xu, Rong Chen, Longhua Li, Xiaoqi Fu, Zhengyun Wang, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
Summary: We developed trimetallic NiAuPd heterogeneous catalysts through a galvanic replacement reaction and a subsequent chemical reduction process, achieving efficient hydrogen generation from formic acid decomposition through Fermi level engineering and plasmonic effect.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiankang Sun, Zhengyun Wang, You Xu, Tiansui Zhang, Deyu Zhu, Guangfang Li, Hongfang Liu
Summary: In this study, a highly efficient electrocatalyst was developed by anchoring Co nanoparticles on N-doped porous carbon material. The catalyst showed comparable catalytic activity with commercial 20% Pt/C for the oxygen reduction reaction. A home-made Zn-air battery exhibited excellent performance with a stable discharge voltage for up to 9 days. The enhanced performance of the electrocatalyst was attributed to its high content of pyridinic-N and graphitic-N species, extra Co loading, and porous structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. Lei, Z. N. Jiang, X. Q. Zeng, Y. Y. Li, X. Wang, H. F. Liu, G. A. Zhang
Summary: In this study, ZIF-67@DTMS/EP composite coating was prepared by adding ZIF-67@DTMS nanoparticles, which significantly improved the corrosion resistance and adhesive force of the composite coating. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed the mechanism of how ZIF-67@DTMS nanoparticles influenced the anti-corrosion performance of the epoxy coating.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianing Liang, Zhizhan Li, Jinguo Cheng, Jinlei Qin, Hongfang Liu, Deli Wang
Summary: Hierarchical P2-Na2/3Ni1/3Mn2/3O2 hollow microspheres with nanosheets structure are constructed, providing substantial Na+ channels, short diffusion pathways, and accommodating volume changes. The cathode delivers high initial Coulombic efficiency and energy density, as well as improved cycle stability.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhengyun Wang, Yuchen Huang, Kunqi Xu, Yanyu Zhong, Chaohui He, Lipei Jiang, Jiankang Sun, Zhuang Rao, Jiannan Zhu, Jing Huang, Fei Xiao, Hongfang Liu, Bao Yu Xia
Summary: Sweat sensors are important in personalized healthcare as they monitor biochemical markers to detect individual physiological status. This study introduces tryptophan- and histidine-treated copper metal-organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs) which show selective activity for ascorbate oxidation and can be used as efficient ascorbate oxidase-mimicking material in sensitive sweat sensors. The introduced amino acids regulate the adsorption behaviors of biomolecules, allowing for selective capture of ascorbate from complex sweat and efficient electrooxidation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanan Wei, Weihua Li, Hongfang Liu, Hongwei Liu
Summary: Hydrogels with excellent antibiofouling properties were prepared by in situ synthesis of spindle CaCO3-Chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) (SCC/PVA) hydrogels inspired by seashells. The morphologies, structure, and components of the hydrogels were characterized. The SCC/PVA hydrogels exhibited excellent underwater superoleophobicity properties and remarkable resistance to protein, bacteria, and algae adhesion. The SCC/PVA-3 hydrogel had the highest superoleophobicity and compressive strength, and significantly reduced the settlement of Navicula, Nitzschia, and Closterium on its surface, as well as inhibiting the adhesion of elegans in the South China Sea for 180 days.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tiansui Zhang, Huihai Wan, Zixuan Xu, Yizhe Zhang, Jiawei Dai, Hongfang Liu
Summary: Readily synthesized and highly antibacterial polyhexamethylene guanidine molybdate (PHMG-MoO4) can significantly improve the resistance of epoxy coating to sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) biofilm as a filler. In SRB inoculated medium, no SRB biofilm formed on PHMG-MoO4/epoxy coating after 120 days, and the corrosion current density of the epoxy coating painted carbon steel decreased by 99.0% after addition of PHMG-MoO4 in the coating. There were also fewer fouling organisms on PHMG-MoO4/epoxy coating after 4 months of immersion in the actual seawater.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Rao, Airong Zhang, Xiaoling Liu, Deyu Zhu, Guoqing Wang, Minqiu Lan, Zhengyun Wang, Lipei Jiang, Beibei Tang, Hongfang Liu
Summary: Surface -SO3H and -NH2 acid-base pair modified graphene oxide (BAGO) was constructed by polydopamine (PDA) coating onto GO and reaction with 2,2'-benzidinedisulfonic acid (BA). The composite proton exchange membrane (PEM) with increased selectivity and enhanced proton conductivity and methanol barrier effect was prepared by incorporating BAGO into the Nafion matrix. The results showed improved performance of the composite PEM in terms of proton conductivity and power density in a direct methanol fuel cell.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Rao, Deyu Zhu, You Xu, Minqiu Lan, Lipei Jiang, Zhengyun Wang, Beibei Tang, Hongfang Liu
Summary: In this study, a high-efficiency proton-conducting accelerator, CNT@ZSNW-1, was constructed by growing SNW-1 onto carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and subsequently functionalizing with zwitterions. The composite PEM with CNT@ZSNW-1 displayed significantly improved proton conductivity and power density compared to recast Nafion. This study provides a potential reference for the development of functionalized CPMs to expedite proton transfer in PEMs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tayyaba Iftikhar, Muhammad Irfan Majeed, Ayesha Aziz, Anees A. Khadom, Zhuo Huang, Ghazala Ashraf, Guangfang Li, Muhammad Asif, Fei Xiao, Hongfang Liu
Summary: Electrochemical sensors based on HKUST-1/rGO/CuO/α-Fe2O3 nanocomposites have been successfully utilized for simultaneous detection of hydroquinone and resorcinol. These nanocomposites exhibit high electrocatalytic activity, increased surface area, and excellent conductivity, leading to enhanced redox reactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiannan Zhu, Jiawei Dai, You Xu, Xiaoling Liu, Zhengyun Wang, Hongfang Liu, Guangfang Li
Summary: This minireview summarizes the recent advances in plasmon-enhanced formic acid (FA) dehydrogenation, including geometry-dependent dehydrogenation activities and further catalytic enhancement through coupling local surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) with Fermi level engineering or alloying effect. The mechanisms of hot charge carriers and the local electromagnetic field on molecular adsorption/activation are discussed, and current limitations and future directions for the field of plasmon-enhanced FA decomposition are outlined.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
