Takeuchi Yoshimi is one of the very few postwar Japanese intellectuals to openly engage in discussions on Asia intricacy and to deal with the most complicated component of the Japan-Asia relationship:problems of emoti...Takeuchi Yoshimi is one of the very few postwar Japanese intellectuals to openly engage in discussions on Asia intricacy and to deal with the most complicated component of the Japan-Asia relationship:problems of emotion.One key feature of Takeuchi^approach lies in the fact that he is not only a profound thinker but also a sensitive litterateur.For this reason,in addition to the fact that it is already very difficult to form an objective and widely agreed view on Takeuchi and his approach,it is hard to avoid the emotional aspect when evaluating his thoughts.This essay does not aim to discuss his rights and wrongs;rather,it is an attempt to analyze the inner logic of Takeuchi^thoughts,to understand and grasp the intensity and structure of his thoughts and emotions,and to demonstrate where his sense of urgency lies,thereby allowing to view the examination of the diverse and complex nature of discourses on Asianism in Japan in a new light.展开更多
Waterbird populations are declining globally due to various factors such as wetland degradation and loss,pesticide use,urbanization,and hunting.However,traditional farming practices and wetlands still provide importan...Waterbird populations are declining globally due to various factors such as wetland degradation and loss,pesticide use,urbanization,and hunting.However,traditional farming practices and wetlands still provide important habitats for the large waterbirds in South Asia,including Nepal.These habitats become especially limited during the summer season,when wetlands dry up,and most farmlands remain fallow.We investigated the occupancy and detection probabilities of four sympatric,large-bodied,threatened waterbirds(Sarus Crane Grus antigone,Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus,Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans,and Asian Woollyneck Ciconia episcopus)using road count survey,and their relationship with land-use variables across 93(5×5 km)grids during summer season(April-May;pre-breeding season)of 2023 in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal.Detection probability was highest for the Sarus Crane,while occupancy was highest for the Lesser Adjutant.In contrast,the Asian Woollyneck had the lowest occupancy and detection probability.Waterbird occupancy was highest within the Jagdishpur Reservoir/Lumbini Farmlands Important Bird and Biodiversity Area.Farmland area had a significant positive effect on the occupancy for all waterbirds except the Asian Woollyneck.Wetland and built-up areas had significant positive effects on the occupancy of Sarus Crane,but showed non-significant positive associations for other species.Such positive association with built-up areas may reflect some level of adaptation to human-dominated landscapes;however,increased urbanization could disrupt natural behaviors and elevate exposure to anthropogenic threats in future.Therefore,maintaining waterholes and irrigation networks across farmland during the summer season is imperative for safeguarding threatened waterbirds as these areas can function as critical habitats and potential buffers against the adverse impacts of expanding built-up regions.展开更多
Objective Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide,with the highest incidence in Asia,particularly in China,where smoking remains a major risk factor.The smoking prevalence in China is similar to that in A...Objective Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide,with the highest incidence in Asia,particularly in China,where smoking remains a major risk factor.The smoking prevalence in China is similar to that in Asia.Whether the risk estimates for smoking-related stroke in China and all Asian countries are still unknown which is worth evaluating.Thus,this study aims to compare the Relative Risk(RR)of smoking-attributed stroke among the Chinese and Asian populations.Methods A literature search was conducted from the inception to September 10,2022.Studies meeting the criteria were included.The articles were screened,and related information was extracted.Pooled RRs stratified by smoking status and sex were analyzed,including subgroup analyses for China,other Asian countries,and Asia overall.Finally,publication bias and sensitivity analyses were conducted.Results Thirty-seven articles on the Chinese population and 15 on other Asian populations were included,with a mean Newcastle-Ottawa scale(NOS)score of 7.25.About ever smokers,there had no statistical difference existed in both sexes and females between China and other Asian countries,while the RR of males in other Asian countries[2.31(1.38,3.86)]was higher than that in China[1.21(1.15,1.26)];further subgroup analysis indicated that other Asian countries had higher RR[3.76(3.02,4.67)]in the morbidity subgroup.The RRs of both sexes,males and females,between China and the whole of Asia were not statistically different.As for current and former smokers,no meaningful statistical difference was observed in the pooled RRs of both sexes,males and females,in China,other Asian countries,and all of Asia.Conclusion The RR of males ever smokers in China was smaller than that in other Asian countries due to the few articles of morbidity subgroup,but had no statistical difference with the whole of Asia;other groups of ever smokers,current smokers,and former smokers were not statistically significant with other Asian countries or the whole of Asia.展开更多
Background Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction(EIB)is a prevalent respiratory condition among summer sport elite athletes,yet epidemiological data from Asian populations remain scarce.The objective of this study was ...Background Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction(EIB)is a prevalent respiratory condition among summer sport elite athletes,yet epidemiological data from Asian populations remain scarce.The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence,sport-specific patterns,and physiological characteristics of EIB in Chinese summer sport elite athletes.Methods A cross-sectional study of 500 summer sport elite athletes across 17 sports was conducted.Participants underwent standardized exercise challenge testing,spirometry,and serum biomarker assessments(eosinophils,interleukin-5(IL-5),interleukin-8(IL-8),Clara Cell protein 16(CC16),immunoglobulin E(IgE),and uric acid(UA)).Results EIB prevalence was 27.6%(138/500),with significant variation across sports:highest in swimming(51.52%)and lowest in wrestling(6.45%).Female athletes were more prevalent than males(31.1%vs.23.7%,p=0.030).Outdoor sports demonstrated higher rates than indoor disciplines(37.4%vs.19.4%,p=0.002).EIB-positive athletes showed pronounced post-exercise declines in forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV_(1))at 5 min(p<0.001)and elevated inflammatory biomarkers:eosinophils(p<0.001),neutrophils(p=0.019),IL-5(p<0.001),IL-8(p<0.001),CC16(p<0.001),IgE(p<0.001),and UA(p<0.001)vs.EIB-negative counterparts.Conclusion This is the first large-scale study of Chinese athletes to reveal EIB prevalence exceeding global averages.Distinct risk profiles emerge,associated with gender,athletic level,sport type,and environmental factors.The findings outline the need for targeted screening programs and biomarker-guided management to mitigate respiratory health risks in athletic populations.展开更多
Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the ...Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the Singapore Chinese Opera Museum.The museum,nestled in a serene neighborhood distinguished by its Southeast Asian architectural charm,chronicles Chinese opera’s centuries-long journey.展开更多
Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple ...Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple threats from parts of annual migration.Therefore,understanding the spatial distribution and conservation challenges of migratory waterbirds is critical for effective flyway-scale conservation.In this study,we compiled a comprehensive dataset of 199 migratory waterbird species,mapped seasonal distribution,and identified population trends and threats along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway.Species richness exhibited latitudinal gradients along the two flyways,peaking at approximately 60°N in the breeding season and15°N in the non-breeding season.Migration distance and geographic spread significantly varied among orders.More than half of the waterbird species(50.75%)showed decreasing population trends;however,no significant difference in the proportion of population decline was noticed across flyways or orders.A total of 31 species(15.58%)were listed as threatened,most of which were concentrated in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and primarily affected by the use of biological resources,pollution,and agricultural expansion.Overall,this study provides a comparative assessment of migratory waterbirds in Asian flyways.Our findings highlight the importance of multinational conservation efforts targeting key breeding and non-breeding regions,specifically for threatened species,and underscore the need for coordinated strategies to mitigate multiple,overlapping threats across flyways.These further emphasize that conservation actions should prioritize transboundary habitat networks and policy integration among flyway countries to enhance the long-term resilience of migratory waterbird populations.展开更多
The seasonality of Haemaphysalis longicornis in the United States comprises overlapping life stages in the spring and summer.This is partially attributed to the ability of all stages to survive the winter.Physiologica...The seasonality of Haemaphysalis longicornis in the United States comprises overlapping life stages in the spring and summer.This is partially attributed to the ability of all stages to survive the winter.Physiological condition in ticks refers to nutritional reserve levels and is often used to characterize tick populations.To determine if lipids were suitable for estimating the physiological condition in H.longicornis,lipid content was measured in unfed laboratory-reared ticks for up to 480 d.The results showed that lipids decrease significantly over time in adults(36%at 183 d),nymphs(33%at 63 d)and larvae(28%at 102 d)and could be used to study the population structure of field-collected H.longicornis.Lipids extracted from field-collected ticks(March to October)were measured to determine if different groups or cohorts could be identified during the season.The spring nymph population included high-and low-lipid groups that partially overlapped in April and May.In larvae,the lipid content of ticks in the spring was significantly higher than in the fall,suggesting that active larvae in the early fall do not overwinter.The analysis of lipids in adults showed that high-and low-lipid adults were present throughout the season,suggesting a continuous influx of recently molted adults until the end of the adult season,where only low-lipid ticks are found.The analysis of physiological condition in the Asian longhorned tick demonstrated a complex univoltine structure with some overlap in adults from different years.展开更多
The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewin...The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal in 2025.Their efforts have greatly contributed to the continued growth and quality of the journal.Here we acknowledge,with special thanks,to those who reviewed one or more papers during the year.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the list;we apologize for any errors or omissions.展开更多
The commencement of the tropical Asian summer monsoon(TASM)in May is a crucial phase in its seasonal evolution,with critical implications for agriculture and water resources.Based on observational and reanalysis data,...The commencement of the tropical Asian summer monsoon(TASM)in May is a crucial phase in its seasonal evolution,with critical implications for agriculture and water resources.Based on observational and reanalysis data,this study finds that the relationship between El Nino-Southern Oscillation(ENSO)and monsoon commencement experiences a notable interdecadal strengthening after 1976/77.While the response of tropical tropospheric temperature to ENSO remains largely unchanged,ENSO induces a stronger Walker circulation,a more pronounced equatorial Rossby wave,and an intensified extratropical Rossby wave train after 1976/77.These enhanced atmospheric processes,which directly reinforce the ENSO-TASM commencement relationship,are likely driven by interdecadal shifts in the structure and variance of ENSO.Post-1976/77,ENSO displays increased variance and a more coherent structure,with more pronounced sea surface temperature anomalies in the western North Pacific and subtropical North Pacific.Given the limitations of observational data,a 1000-year piControl experiment further confirms the role of ENSO variance changes in strengthening its influence on monsoon commencement.Our findings underscore the critical influence of evolving ENSO characteristics on climate anomalies such as monsoon commencement,offering potential insights for short-term climate prediction.展开更多
Background In July 2024,the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation,or ESPR,officially came into effect.This regulation mandates that products entering the EU market must use a Digital Produ...Background In July 2024,the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation,or ESPR,officially came into effect.This regulation mandates that products entering the EU market must use a Digital Product Passport,known as DPP,to disclose their compliance certifications,environmental impact,and supply chain information.Failure to comply may result in exclusion from the EU market.展开更多
Climate change poses significant risks to agriculture,particularly in East Asia,a major crop-producing region.This study evaluates the effectiveness of near-term climate predictions in forecasting agricultural thermal...Climate change poses significant risks to agriculture,particularly in East Asia,a major crop-producing region.This study evaluates the effectiveness of near-term climate predictions in forecasting agricultural thermal conditions in East Asia for up to five years.We compare temperature-based agroclimatic indicators from atmospheric reanalysis data with the firstyear prediction of the Decadal Prediction System version 4(DePreSys4),initialized annually from November 1960 to 2024.Our analysis reveals that first-year predictions accurately represent observed spatial climatological patterns,although trends in agroclimatic indicators based on daily maximum temperature are overestimated.High skill scores are observed in predicting the beginning of the growing season,frost-free days,agricultural hot days,and heat intensity in major cropping regions.However,the end of the growing season is less predictable due to longer lead times.Notably,five-year average predictions show higher skill than first-year predictions due to smoothed interannual variability.These improved climate predictions enable farmers and policymakers to make informed decisions about crop selection and agricultural infrastructure.展开更多
The Solonker Suture records the termination of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt(CAOB),but its eastward extension beneath the Songliao Basin has not been clear.The Yaduwula ophiolite is one of the significant fragments ...The Solonker Suture records the termination of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt(CAOB),but its eastward extension beneath the Songliao Basin has not been clear.The Yaduwula ophiolite is one of the significant fragments within the Solonker Suture.LA–ICP–MS U–Pb dating of zircon grains from metamorphic basalts yield ages of 263±4 Ma and 274±3 Ma,constraining the Yaduwula ophiolite in the late Cisuralian and Guadalupian age.This might indicate that the subduction of Paleo-Asian Ocean continued until at least the Guadalupian(middle Permian).Geochemical analysis of the metamorphic basalts revealed enrichment in large ion lithophile elements(LILEs)and depletion in high field strength elements(HFSEs)and show the characteristics of a supra-subduction zone.The results provide the evidence for the closure time of the Paleo-Asian Ocean after the middle Permian and also suggest that the Yaduwula ophiolite may be considered the eastern extension of Solonker Suture.Our study provides further insights on the evolution of the southeastern Central Asian Orogenic Belt.展开更多
Shorebirds migrate long-distances along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway(EAAF),exhibiting distinct spatiotemporal fluctuations in population dynamics.Because of habitat degradation and population declines at key sto...Shorebirds migrate long-distances along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway(EAAF),exhibiting distinct spatiotemporal fluctuations in population dynamics.Because of habitat degradation and population declines at key stopover sites along the EAAF,the South Korea's coastal wetlands have gained increasing attention for their ecological value.This study analyzed the shorebird population dynamics across 35 coastal wetlands in South Korea from 2016 to 2024 using data from the National Marine Ecosystem Monitoring Program.For the timeseries analysis,we employed three indicators:seasonal chan ges in abundance,short-term fluctuations(Fi),and long-term trends,assessed using the TRends and Indices for Monitoring data(TRIM)model.Abundance,species richness,and Shannon diversity indices were assessed across the regions during spring and autumn.The TRIM results revealed significant population increases in both seasons("Strong increase"in spring and"Moderate increase"in autumn).Species-level trends indicated notable increases in large-bodied shorebirds,including globally threatened species such as the Far Eastern Curlew(Numenius madagascariensis).Eurasian Curlew(N.arquata),and Eurasian Oystercatcher(Haematopus ostralegus),whereas other species showed variable responses.The Yellow Sea region(Gyeonggi,Chungcheong,and Western Jeolla)showed high biodiversity indices in spring,which may be associated with time-minimization strategies,whereas autumn patterns were characterized by more flexible and selective stopover use,possibly related to energy-minimization strategies.The East Coast and Jeju regions showed the lowest biodiversity indices.Furthermore,community-level analyses using Non-metric Multidimensional Scaling(NMDS)and PERMANOVA revealed distinct clustering of bird assemblages by macro-region and season,confirming significant spatial differentiation in community composition.These findings contrast with the broader declining trends reported across the EAAF and suggest that South Korea's coastal wetlands may serve as stable alternative stopover habitats,potentially supporting the redistribution or recovery of some species.This study highlights the importance of transboundary cooperation and region-specific habitat management that reflects local ecological contexts for effective conservation.展开更多
This study investigated the impacts of key parameters in CAM6's deep convection and cloud physics schemes on the simulation of summer-mean precipitation over East Asia through conducting perturbed parameter ensemb...This study investigated the impacts of key parameters in CAM6's deep convection and cloud physics schemes on the simulation of summer-mean precipitation over East Asia through conducting perturbed parameter ensemble(PPE)experiments.Utilizing the experimental platform of CAM6,a suite of 128 PPE simulations spanning 19792014 were generated through simultaneously perturbing 12 selected parameters.Using EOF analysis,this study firstly extracted the first two leading modes of the precipitation simulation biases.The authors further pinpointed the most critical parameters that have the most influential effects on the precipitation simulation biases,through conducting generalized linear model analysis.The first leading mode of precipitation simulation biases is primarily influenced by parameters from the cloud physics scheme,including the linear effects of dcs and eii,and the nonlinear effect of rhminl*dcs.These parameters influence the simulated total precipitation(PrecT)mainly by altering the large-scale precipitation(PrecL).The second leading mode is predominantly governed by the convection scheme parameter dmpdz,reflecting a competition between the changes in convective precipitation(PrecC)and PrecL in response to variations in dmpdz.An increase in dmpdz induces decreased PrecC and increased PrecL in East Asia,and both of the changes collectively shape the ultimate PrecT response to the adjusted dmpdz.Lastly,it is noteworthy that the nonlinear effect due to the interaction among parameters warrants attention when concurrently adjusting multiple parameters,and the precipitation biases from the PPE simulations resemble those identified through EOF analysis on the AMIP simulations,implying our findings may provide potential reference for other AGCMs.展开更多
Predicting monsoon climate is one of the major endeavors in climate science and is becoming increasingly challenging due to global warming. The accuracy of monsoon seasonal predictions significantly impacts the lives ...Predicting monsoon climate is one of the major endeavors in climate science and is becoming increasingly challenging due to global warming. The accuracy of monsoon seasonal predictions significantly impacts the lives of billions who depend on or are affected by monsoons, as it is essential for the water cycle, food security, ecology, disaster prevention, and the economy of monsoon regions. Given the extensive literature on Asian monsoon climate prediction, we limit our focus to reviewing the seasonal prediction and predictability of the Asian Summer Monsoon (ASM). However, much of this review is also relevant to monsoon predictions in other seasons and regions. Over the past two decades, considerable progress has been made in the seasonal forecasting of the ASM, driven by an enhanced understanding of the sources of predictability and the dynamics of seasonal variability, along with advanced development in sophisticated models and technologies. This review centers on advances in understanding the physical foundation for monsoon climate prediction (section 2), significant findings and insights into the primary and regional sources of predictability arising from feedback processes among various climate components (sections 3 and 4), the effects of global warming and external forcings on predictability (section 5), developments in seasonal prediction models and techniques (section 6), the challenges and limitations of monsoon climate prediction (section 7), and emerging research trends with suggestions for future directions (section 8). We hope this review will stimulate creative activities to enhance monsoon climate prediction.展开更多
Since Blanford(1884)first linked Himalayan snowfall to subsequent Indian summer monsoon(ISM)rainfall,the potential for long-range forecasting has been recognized.Key advances followed:discovery of the Southern Oscilla...Since Blanford(1884)first linked Himalayan snowfall to subsequent Indian summer monsoon(ISM)rainfall,the potential for long-range forecasting has been recognized.Key advances followed:discovery of the Southern Oscillation(Walker,1925;Walker and Bliss,1932);identification of the Pacific-North American pattern(Wallace and Gutzler,1981);and Bjerknes’(1969)seminal study of ENSO as a predictable climate driver.Foundational theory—including equatorial wave dynamics(Matsuno,1966;Webster,1972;Gill,1980).展开更多
《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、...《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、韩国、新加坡等东南亚国家以及欧美各国。展开更多
《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、...《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、韩国、新加坡等东南亚国家以及欧美各国。展开更多
文摘Takeuchi Yoshimi is one of the very few postwar Japanese intellectuals to openly engage in discussions on Asia intricacy and to deal with the most complicated component of the Japan-Asia relationship:problems of emotion.One key feature of Takeuchi^approach lies in the fact that he is not only a profound thinker but also a sensitive litterateur.For this reason,in addition to the fact that it is already very difficult to form an objective and widely agreed view on Takeuchi and his approach,it is hard to avoid the emotional aspect when evaluating his thoughts.This essay does not aim to discuss his rights and wrongs;rather,it is an attempt to analyze the inner logic of Takeuchi^thoughts,to understand and grasp the intensity and structure of his thoughts and emotions,and to demonstrate where his sense of urgency lies,thereby allowing to view the examination of the diverse and complex nature of discourses on Asianism in Japan in a new light.
文摘Waterbird populations are declining globally due to various factors such as wetland degradation and loss,pesticide use,urbanization,and hunting.However,traditional farming practices and wetlands still provide important habitats for the large waterbirds in South Asia,including Nepal.These habitats become especially limited during the summer season,when wetlands dry up,and most farmlands remain fallow.We investigated the occupancy and detection probabilities of four sympatric,large-bodied,threatened waterbirds(Sarus Crane Grus antigone,Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus,Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans,and Asian Woollyneck Ciconia episcopus)using road count survey,and their relationship with land-use variables across 93(5×5 km)grids during summer season(April-May;pre-breeding season)of 2023 in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal.Detection probability was highest for the Sarus Crane,while occupancy was highest for the Lesser Adjutant.In contrast,the Asian Woollyneck had the lowest occupancy and detection probability.Waterbird occupancy was highest within the Jagdishpur Reservoir/Lumbini Farmlands Important Bird and Biodiversity Area.Farmland area had a significant positive effect on the occupancy for all waterbirds except the Asian Woollyneck.Wetland and built-up areas had significant positive effects on the occupancy of Sarus Crane,but showed non-significant positive associations for other species.Such positive association with built-up areas may reflect some level of adaptation to human-dominated landscapes;however,increased urbanization could disrupt natural behaviors and elevate exposure to anthropogenic threats in future.Therefore,maintaining waterholes and irrigation networks across farmland during the summer season is imperative for safeguarding threatened waterbirds as these areas can function as critical habitats and potential buffers against the adverse impacts of expanding built-up regions.
基金funded by the State Key Laboratory Special Fund(2060204)Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2023-I2M-2-001)Strengthen Capacity of Study and Application on the Burden of Disease in Health Care Systems in China:Establishment and Development of Chinese Burden of Disease Research and Dissemination Center(15-208)supported by the China Medical Board(CMB)。
文摘Objective Stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide,with the highest incidence in Asia,particularly in China,where smoking remains a major risk factor.The smoking prevalence in China is similar to that in Asia.Whether the risk estimates for smoking-related stroke in China and all Asian countries are still unknown which is worth evaluating.Thus,this study aims to compare the Relative Risk(RR)of smoking-attributed stroke among the Chinese and Asian populations.Methods A literature search was conducted from the inception to September 10,2022.Studies meeting the criteria were included.The articles were screened,and related information was extracted.Pooled RRs stratified by smoking status and sex were analyzed,including subgroup analyses for China,other Asian countries,and Asia overall.Finally,publication bias and sensitivity analyses were conducted.Results Thirty-seven articles on the Chinese population and 15 on other Asian populations were included,with a mean Newcastle-Ottawa scale(NOS)score of 7.25.About ever smokers,there had no statistical difference existed in both sexes and females between China and other Asian countries,while the RR of males in other Asian countries[2.31(1.38,3.86)]was higher than that in China[1.21(1.15,1.26)];further subgroup analysis indicated that other Asian countries had higher RR[3.76(3.02,4.67)]in the morbidity subgroup.The RRs of both sexes,males and females,between China and the whole of Asia were not statistically different.As for current and former smokers,no meaningful statistical difference was observed in the pooled RRs of both sexes,males and females,in China,other Asian countries,and all of Asia.Conclusion The RR of males ever smokers in China was smaller than that in other Asian countries due to the few articles of morbidity subgroup,but had no statistical difference with the whole of Asia;other groups of ever smokers,current smokers,and former smokers were not statistically significant with other Asian countries or the whole of Asia.
基金funded by a research grant awarded by the General Administration of Sport of China,Beijing,China(Grant No.24KJCX022 to ML).
文摘Background Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction(EIB)is a prevalent respiratory condition among summer sport elite athletes,yet epidemiological data from Asian populations remain scarce.The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence,sport-specific patterns,and physiological characteristics of EIB in Chinese summer sport elite athletes.Methods A cross-sectional study of 500 summer sport elite athletes across 17 sports was conducted.Participants underwent standardized exercise challenge testing,spirometry,and serum biomarker assessments(eosinophils,interleukin-5(IL-5),interleukin-8(IL-8),Clara Cell protein 16(CC16),immunoglobulin E(IgE),and uric acid(UA)).Results EIB prevalence was 27.6%(138/500),with significant variation across sports:highest in swimming(51.52%)and lowest in wrestling(6.45%).Female athletes were more prevalent than males(31.1%vs.23.7%,p=0.030).Outdoor sports demonstrated higher rates than indoor disciplines(37.4%vs.19.4%,p=0.002).EIB-positive athletes showed pronounced post-exercise declines in forced expiratory volume in 1 s(FEV_(1))at 5 min(p<0.001)and elevated inflammatory biomarkers:eosinophils(p<0.001),neutrophils(p=0.019),IL-5(p<0.001),IL-8(p<0.001),CC16(p<0.001),IgE(p<0.001),and UA(p<0.001)vs.EIB-negative counterparts.Conclusion This is the first large-scale study of Chinese athletes to reveal EIB prevalence exceeding global averages.Distinct risk profiles emerge,associated with gender,athletic level,sport type,and environmental factors.The findings outline the need for targeted screening programs and biomarker-guided management to mitigate respiratory health risks in athletic populations.
文摘Your comments are welcome!Please feel free to contact us with your personal stories or vivid pictures!Address:24 Baiwanzhuang St.,Xicheng Dist.,Beijing,100037 E-mail:chinatodaynews@aliyun.com,I am the director of the Singapore Chinese Opera Museum.The museum,nestled in a serene neighborhood distinguished by its Southeast Asian architectural charm,chronicles Chinese opera’s centuries-long journey.
基金supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3204304)Jiangsu Provincial Innovation Research Program on Carbon Peaking and Carbon Neutrality(BT2024012)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province。
文摘Migratory birds undertake regular seasonal movements between breeding and non-breeding grounds each year,often spanning intercontinental distances.Several migratory waterbirds are declining globally,owing to multiple threats from parts of annual migration.Therefore,understanding the spatial distribution and conservation challenges of migratory waterbirds is critical for effective flyway-scale conservation.In this study,we compiled a comprehensive dataset of 199 migratory waterbird species,mapped seasonal distribution,and identified population trends and threats along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and Central Asian Flyway.Species richness exhibited latitudinal gradients along the two flyways,peaking at approximately 60°N in the breeding season and15°N in the non-breeding season.Migration distance and geographic spread significantly varied among orders.More than half of the waterbird species(50.75%)showed decreasing population trends;however,no significant difference in the proportion of population decline was noticed across flyways or orders.A total of 31 species(15.58%)were listed as threatened,most of which were concentrated in the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and primarily affected by the use of biological resources,pollution,and agricultural expansion.Overall,this study provides a comparative assessment of migratory waterbirds in Asian flyways.Our findings highlight the importance of multinational conservation efforts targeting key breeding and non-breeding regions,specifically for threatened species,and underscore the need for coordinated strategies to mitigate multiple,overlapping threats across flyways.These further emphasize that conservation actions should prioritize transboundary habitat networks and policy integration among flyway countries to enhance the long-term resilience of migratory waterbird populations.
基金supported by the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture,Multi-State project NE1943(NJ08510)to ATthe State of New Jersey FY22 Tick Research and Control-Special Purpose Funding to NJAES/CVBsupported in part by Cooperative Agreement Number 1U01CK000509 between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)and the Northeast Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases.
文摘The seasonality of Haemaphysalis longicornis in the United States comprises overlapping life stages in the spring and summer.This is partially attributed to the ability of all stages to survive the winter.Physiological condition in ticks refers to nutritional reserve levels and is often used to characterize tick populations.To determine if lipids were suitable for estimating the physiological condition in H.longicornis,lipid content was measured in unfed laboratory-reared ticks for up to 480 d.The results showed that lipids decrease significantly over time in adults(36%at 183 d),nymphs(33%at 63 d)and larvae(28%at 102 d)and could be used to study the population structure of field-collected H.longicornis.Lipids extracted from field-collected ticks(March to October)were measured to determine if different groups or cohorts could be identified during the season.The spring nymph population included high-and low-lipid groups that partially overlapped in April and May.In larvae,the lipid content of ticks in the spring was significantly higher than in the fall,suggesting that active larvae in the early fall do not overwinter.The analysis of lipids in adults showed that high-and low-lipid adults were present throughout the season,suggesting a continuous influx of recently molted adults until the end of the adult season,where only low-lipid ticks are found.The analysis of physiological condition in the Asian longhorned tick demonstrated a complex univoltine structure with some overlap in adults from different years.
文摘The Editors of Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction wish to thank all reviewers listed below,as well as any others whose names may have been inadvertently omitted,for contributing their time and expertise in reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal in 2025.Their efforts have greatly contributed to the continued growth and quality of the journal.Here we acknowledge,with special thanks,to those who reviewed one or more papers during the year.Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the list;we apologize for any errors or omissions.
基金supported jointly by the Natural Science Foundation of Yunnan Province(Grant No.202501CF070059)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42205021)+5 种基金the Yunnan Provincial Science and Technology Department(Grant Nos.202505AB350001 and202403AP140009)the Yunnan Southwest United Graduate School Science and Technology Special Project(Award No.202302AP370003)the Scientific Research Fund Project of Yunnan Education Department(Grant No.2025Y0111)the Practical Innovation Project of Postgraduate Students in the Academic Degree of Yunnan University(Grant No.KC-24248868)the Practical Innovation Project of Postgraduate Students in the Professional Degree of Yunnan University(Grant No.ZC-24248604)the Youth Science and Technology Fund Project of Gansu Province(Grant No.24JRRA1186)。
文摘The commencement of the tropical Asian summer monsoon(TASM)in May is a crucial phase in its seasonal evolution,with critical implications for agriculture and water resources.Based on observational and reanalysis data,this study finds that the relationship between El Nino-Southern Oscillation(ENSO)and monsoon commencement experiences a notable interdecadal strengthening after 1976/77.While the response of tropical tropospheric temperature to ENSO remains largely unchanged,ENSO induces a stronger Walker circulation,a more pronounced equatorial Rossby wave,and an intensified extratropical Rossby wave train after 1976/77.These enhanced atmospheric processes,which directly reinforce the ENSO-TASM commencement relationship,are likely driven by interdecadal shifts in the structure and variance of ENSO.Post-1976/77,ENSO displays increased variance and a more coherent structure,with more pronounced sea surface temperature anomalies in the western North Pacific and subtropical North Pacific.Given the limitations of observational data,a 1000-year piControl experiment further confirms the role of ENSO variance changes in strengthening its influence on monsoon commencement.Our findings underscore the critical influence of evolving ENSO characteristics on climate anomalies such as monsoon commencement,offering potential insights for short-term climate prediction.
文摘Background In July 2024,the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation,or ESPR,officially came into effect.This regulation mandates that products entering the EU market must use a Digital Product Passport,known as DPP,to disclose their compliance certifications,environmental impact,and supply chain information.Failure to comply may result in exclusion from the EU market.
基金supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean government(MSIT)(Grant No.RS-2024-00342219)the Korea Meteorological Administration Research and Development Program(Grant No.RS-2025-02313090)S.-Y.JUN and B.-J.PARK were supported by Korea Polar Research Institute(KOPRI)grants funded by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries(Grant No.KOPRI PE25010).
文摘Climate change poses significant risks to agriculture,particularly in East Asia,a major crop-producing region.This study evaluates the effectiveness of near-term climate predictions in forecasting agricultural thermal conditions in East Asia for up to five years.We compare temperature-based agroclimatic indicators from atmospheric reanalysis data with the firstyear prediction of the Decadal Prediction System version 4(DePreSys4),initialized annually from November 1960 to 2024.Our analysis reveals that first-year predictions accurately represent observed spatial climatological patterns,although trends in agroclimatic indicators based on daily maximum temperature are overestimated.High skill scores are observed in predicting the beginning of the growing season,frost-free days,agricultural hot days,and heat intensity in major cropping regions.However,the end of the growing season is less predictable due to longer lead times.Notably,five-year average predictions show higher skill than first-year predictions due to smoothed interannual variability.These improved climate predictions enable farmers and policymakers to make informed decisions about crop selection and agricultural infrastructure.
基金Supported by Projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42230303,42430305,42402219 and 42302236).
文摘The Solonker Suture records the termination of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt(CAOB),but its eastward extension beneath the Songliao Basin has not been clear.The Yaduwula ophiolite is one of the significant fragments within the Solonker Suture.LA–ICP–MS U–Pb dating of zircon grains from metamorphic basalts yield ages of 263±4 Ma and 274±3 Ma,constraining the Yaduwula ophiolite in the late Cisuralian and Guadalupian age.This might indicate that the subduction of Paleo-Asian Ocean continued until at least the Guadalupian(middle Permian).Geochemical analysis of the metamorphic basalts revealed enrichment in large ion lithophile elements(LILEs)and depletion in high field strength elements(HFSEs)and show the characteristics of a supra-subduction zone.The results provide the evidence for the closure time of the Paleo-Asian Ocean after the middle Permian and also suggest that the Yaduwula ophiolite may be considered the eastern extension of Solonker Suture.Our study provides further insights on the evolution of the southeastern Central Asian Orogenic Belt.
文摘Shorebirds migrate long-distances along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway(EAAF),exhibiting distinct spatiotemporal fluctuations in population dynamics.Because of habitat degradation and population declines at key stopover sites along the EAAF,the South Korea's coastal wetlands have gained increasing attention for their ecological value.This study analyzed the shorebird population dynamics across 35 coastal wetlands in South Korea from 2016 to 2024 using data from the National Marine Ecosystem Monitoring Program.For the timeseries analysis,we employed three indicators:seasonal chan ges in abundance,short-term fluctuations(Fi),and long-term trends,assessed using the TRends and Indices for Monitoring data(TRIM)model.Abundance,species richness,and Shannon diversity indices were assessed across the regions during spring and autumn.The TRIM results revealed significant population increases in both seasons("Strong increase"in spring and"Moderate increase"in autumn).Species-level trends indicated notable increases in large-bodied shorebirds,including globally threatened species such as the Far Eastern Curlew(Numenius madagascariensis).Eurasian Curlew(N.arquata),and Eurasian Oystercatcher(Haematopus ostralegus),whereas other species showed variable responses.The Yellow Sea region(Gyeonggi,Chungcheong,and Western Jeolla)showed high biodiversity indices in spring,which may be associated with time-minimization strategies,whereas autumn patterns were characterized by more flexible and selective stopover use,possibly related to energy-minimization strategies.The East Coast and Jeju regions showed the lowest biodiversity indices.Furthermore,community-level analyses using Non-metric Multidimensional Scaling(NMDS)and PERMANOVA revealed distinct clustering of bird assemblages by macro-region and season,confirming significant spatial differentiation in community composition.These findings contrast with the broader declining trends reported across the EAAF and suggest that South Korea's coastal wetlands may serve as stable alternative stopover habitats,potentially supporting the redistribution or recovery of some species.This study highlights the importance of transboundary cooperation and region-specific habitat management that reflects local ecological contexts for effective conservation.
基金jointly supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China [grant number 2022YFF0802004]the Excellent Youth Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province [grant number BK20230061]the Joint Open Project of KLME&CIC-FEMD[grant number KLME202501]。
文摘This study investigated the impacts of key parameters in CAM6's deep convection and cloud physics schemes on the simulation of summer-mean precipitation over East Asia through conducting perturbed parameter ensemble(PPE)experiments.Utilizing the experimental platform of CAM6,a suite of 128 PPE simulations spanning 19792014 were generated through simultaneously perturbing 12 selected parameters.Using EOF analysis,this study firstly extracted the first two leading modes of the precipitation simulation biases.The authors further pinpointed the most critical parameters that have the most influential effects on the precipitation simulation biases,through conducting generalized linear model analysis.The first leading mode of precipitation simulation biases is primarily influenced by parameters from the cloud physics scheme,including the linear effects of dcs and eii,and the nonlinear effect of rhminl*dcs.These parameters influence the simulated total precipitation(PrecT)mainly by altering the large-scale precipitation(PrecL).The second leading mode is predominantly governed by the convection scheme parameter dmpdz,reflecting a competition between the changes in convective precipitation(PrecC)and PrecL in response to variations in dmpdz.An increase in dmpdz induces decreased PrecC and increased PrecL in East Asia,and both of the changes collectively shape the ultimate PrecT response to the adjusted dmpdz.Lastly,it is noteworthy that the nonlinear effect due to the interaction among parameters warrants attention when concurrently adjusting multiple parameters,and the precipitation biases from the PPE simulations resemble those identified through EOF analysis on the AMIP simulations,implying our findings may provide potential reference for other AGCMs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2342208)support from NSF/Climate Dynamics Award#2025057。
文摘Predicting monsoon climate is one of the major endeavors in climate science and is becoming increasingly challenging due to global warming. The accuracy of monsoon seasonal predictions significantly impacts the lives of billions who depend on or are affected by monsoons, as it is essential for the water cycle, food security, ecology, disaster prevention, and the economy of monsoon regions. Given the extensive literature on Asian monsoon climate prediction, we limit our focus to reviewing the seasonal prediction and predictability of the Asian Summer Monsoon (ASM). However, much of this review is also relevant to monsoon predictions in other seasons and regions. Over the past two decades, considerable progress has been made in the seasonal forecasting of the ASM, driven by an enhanced understanding of the sources of predictability and the dynamics of seasonal variability, along with advanced development in sophisticated models and technologies. This review centers on advances in understanding the physical foundation for monsoon climate prediction (section 2), significant findings and insights into the primary and regional sources of predictability arising from feedback processes among various climate components (sections 3 and 4), the effects of global warming and external forcings on predictability (section 5), developments in seasonal prediction models and techniques (section 6), the challenges and limitations of monsoon climate prediction (section 7), and emerging research trends with suggestions for future directions (section 8). We hope this review will stimulate creative activities to enhance monsoon climate prediction.
文摘Since Blanford(1884)first linked Himalayan snowfall to subsequent Indian summer monsoon(ISM)rainfall,the potential for long-range forecasting has been recognized.Key advances followed:discovery of the Southern Oscillation(Walker,1925;Walker and Bliss,1932);identification of the Pacific-North American pattern(Wallace and Gutzler,1981);and Bjerknes’(1969)seminal study of ENSO as a predictable climate driver.Foundational theory—including equatorial wave dynamics(Matsuno,1966;Webster,1972;Gill,1980).
文摘《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、韩国、新加坡等东南亚国家以及欧美各国。
文摘《Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines》(亚洲传统医药)是2006年创刊(国际刊号:ISSN 1817-4337),由沈阳药科大学主办,中国香港盛京药大出版传媒有限公司出版,是海内外公开发行的传统医药行业全英文资讯期刊——发行国家包括日本、韩国、新加坡等东南亚国家以及欧美各国。
