Objective To observe the effects on the range of motion （ROM） of ankle joint and muscular spasm of the lower limbs treated with Chinese massage for promoting the Governor Vessel, benefiting the kidney and strengthen...Objective To observe the effects on the range of motion （ROM） of ankle joint and muscular spasm of the lower limbs treated with Chinese massage for promoting the Governor Vessel, benefiting the kidney and strengthening the spleen combined with music therapy in infantile cerebral palsy （CP）. Methods In 286 cases of spasmodic CP, 7 kinds of Chinese massage were adopted, named massage on acupoints to promote circulation of the Governor Vessel, massage for strengthening the spleen and benefiting qi, spine-pinching therapy, segmental massage, foot massage, massage for promoting the recovery of muscle strength and massage for promoting ROM of joints. Chinese massage was applied in musical background. Buddha music and five-element music of Chinese medicine （music of the Heart, Liver and Kidney Meridians） were optioned. The treatment was given once or twice a day and 30 days made one course. The angles of femoral adductor and dorsal flexion of foot as well as the score of composite spasticity scale （CSS） were observed before and after treatment so that the therapeutic effect was assessed. Results In 30 days of treatment, 106 cases （37. 1%） were effective markedly, 172 cases （60. 1%） effective and 8 cases （2.8%） failed. The angle of dorsal flexion of foot was （105.64± 12.66）° and （76.58± 9.89）° before and after treatment respectively; the angle of femoral adductor was （119.89±25.47）° and （158.99± 18.66）° before and after treatment respectively; the score of CSS was （12.39±2.56） and （7. 069 ± 2.97） before and after treatment respectivel, there was significant difference before and after treatment （all P〈0.01）. Conclusion Chinese massage for promoting the Governor Vessel, benefiting the kidney and strengthening the spleen combined with music therapy brings the extremely active effect into play on the recovery of sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for children with CP.展开更多
A case of the absorption of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)promoted by professor Xu ZOU’s acupuncture technique for"benefiting kidney and strengthening anti-pathogenic qi"is introduced.A female patient ...A case of the absorption of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)promoted by professor Xu ZOU’s acupuncture technique for"benefiting kidney and strengthening anti-pathogenic qi"is introduced.A female patient suffered from COVID-19,64 years old,had been treated with acupuncture and Chinese herb granules for 10 days on the base of the oral administration of moxifloxacin.In the re-examination,the chest CT image indicated that the absorption of COVID-19 was obvious as compared with before,the nucleic acid test of novel corona virus was negative and the patient narrated no obvious discomfort.Acupuncture therapy plays its active adjuvant effect in the whole process of the treatment of COVID-19.展开更多
CHINA and Africa have been a commu- nity of shared interests and shared destiny Their collaboration benefits not only the development of China and Africa but also promotes the unity and cooperation of developing count...CHINA and Africa have been a commu- nity of shared interests and shared destiny Their collaboration benefits not only the development of China and Africa but also promotes the unity and cooperation of developing countries. Health cooperation is a powerful testimony to the friendship between Chinese and African people. Based on win-win cooperation and aiming at the well-being of the people, China and Africa have attained fruitful results through health cooperation over the last five decades.展开更多
Ischemic heart disease has the characteristics of high morbidity and high mortality, which seriously endangers people's health. Mitophagy can selectively remove damaged organelles, and has a role in maintaining th...Ischemic heart disease has the characteristics of high morbidity and high mortality, which seriously endangers people's health. Mitophagy can selectively remove damaged organelles, and has a role in maintaining the homeostasis of myocardial cells and protecting ischemic myocardium. Significance. More and more studies have found that traditional Chinese medicine can improve ischemic damage of cardiomyocytes by regulating mitochondrial function and autophagy. Using mitochondria as the target of traditional Chinese medicine in cardiomyocytes to explore the treatment of ischemic Effective measures for heart disease have become a hotspot for related Chinese medicine workers. Based on the above background, this article outlines the main regulatory pathways of mitochondrial autophagy, and reviews related researches on traditional Chinese medicine of benefiting qi and activating blood and mitophagy in this field.展开更多
Driving from the urban area of Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province along the rugged mountainous road for four hours, which is actually only 100 km, one can see the small, primitive Gaibao Village, ...Driving from the urban area of Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province along the rugged mountainous road for four hours, which is actually only 100 km, one can see the small, primitive Gaibao Village, mainly inhabited by the Dong ethnic minority.展开更多
The bulk of the world’s millet crop is produced by India,Nigeria,Niger,Mali,Burkina Faso,Chad,and China.Finger millet(Eleusine coracana(L.)Gaertn),little millet(Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem.&Schult.),foxtail m...The bulk of the world’s millet crop is produced by India,Nigeria,Niger,Mali,Burkina Faso,Chad,and China.Finger millet(Eleusine coracana(L.)Gaertn),little millet(Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem.&Schult.),foxtail millet(Setaria italica(L.)P.Beauvois)and proso millet(Panicum miliaceum L.)are most commonly found species among various millet varieties.In India,finger millet occupy the largest area under cultivation among the small millets.Finger millet stands unique among the cereals such as barley,rye and oats with higher nutritional contents and has outstanding properties as a subsistence food crop.It is rich in calcium(0.34%),dietary fiber(18%),phytates(0.48%),protein(6%–13%)minerals(2.5%–3.5%),and phenolics(0.3%–3%).Moreover,it is also a rich source of thiamine,riboflavin,iron,methionine,isoleucine,leucine,phenylalanine and other essential amino acids.The abundance of these phytochemicals enhances the nutraceutical potential of finger millet,making it a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients.It has distinguished health beneficial properties,such as anti-diabetic(type 2 diabetes mellitus),anti-diarrheal,antiulcer,anti-inflammatory,antitumerogenic(K562 chronic myeloid leukemia),atherosclerogenic effects,antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.展开更多
Ecosystem services are transferred from the service-providing area to the service-benefiting area to satisfy human needs through some substance, energy or information. Most studies focus on the provision of ecosystem ...Ecosystem services are transferred from the service-providing area to the service-benefiting area to satisfy human needs through some substance, energy or information. Most studies focus on the provision of ecosystem services and few focus on the demands on ecosystem services and their spatial distribution. Here, on the basis of the flow of water conservation services from the providing area to the benefiting area, the benefits produced by water conservation service are investigated and the benefiting areas are identified. The results indicate that in 2010 the water conservation service of key ecological function areas provided irrigation water for 1.67×105 km2 of paddy fields and 1.01×105 km2 irrigated fields, domestic water to urban residents and industrial water to factories, mines and enterprises of 2.64×104 km2 urban construction land and domestic water to rural residents across 3.73×104 km2 of rural settlements and formed 6.64×104 km2 of inland water which can be used for freshwater aquaculture, downstream regions comprise 1.31×104 km of navigable river, which can be used for inland shipping. The benefit areas of the key function areas located in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River are greater and more influential benefit areas. To protect these key function areas, more attention should be paid to the maintenance and improvement of water conservation. Some benefit areas have access to the benefits produced by water conservation of nine key ecological function areas and cover 17% of the overall benefit area and the length of their channels benefited accounts for 7%. Multiple key ecological function areas should be taken into account equally in the formulation of ecological compensation policies. These research findings can serve as a scientific basis for the compensated use of and ecological compensation for ecosystem services provided by key ecological function areas.展开更多
The rapid population and land urbanization not only promoted economic development but also affected the ecosystem service value(ESV).In the context of new-type urbanization and green development,it’s essential to inv...The rapid population and land urbanization not only promoted economic development but also affected the ecosystem service value(ESV).In the context of new-type urbanization and green development,it’s essential to investigate the impacts of urbanization on ESV in China.However,a comprehensive and dynamic framework to reveal the relationship between ESV and urbanization processes is lacking.This study adopted multi-source datasets to portray China’s urbanization process by integrating population,land,and economic urbanization,eval-uated the ESV changes of 10 categories by gross ecosystem product(GEP)methods,and explored ESV changes within different urbanization scales and speeds.The results showed rapid urbanization in the population,land,and economic dimensions in China,with a faster process of economic urbanization.The ESV also exhibited an increasing trend,with higher levels in the southeastern coastal regions and lower levels in the northwestern regions.Urbanization had positive impacts on ESV across various research units,but the ESV exhibited heteroge-neous changes across different urbanization scales,speeds,and their interactive effects.The response of ESV to dynamic urbanization processes was influenced by socio-economic,ecological,and policy factors;it is essential to combine targeted measures with general ecological product value realization methods in each unit to maximize social-economic-ecological benefits.展开更多
Agricultural practices significantly contribute to greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,necessitating cleaner production technologies to reduce environmental pressure and achieve sustainable maize production.Plastic film mulc...Agricultural practices significantly contribute to greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,necessitating cleaner production technologies to reduce environmental pressure and achieve sustainable maize production.Plastic film mulching is commonly used in the Loess Plateau region.Incorporating slow-release fertilizers as a replacement for urea within this practice can reduce nitrogen losses and enhance crop productivity.Combining these techniques represents a novel agricultural approach in semi-arid areas.However,the impact of this integration on soil carbon storage(SOCS),carbon footprint(CF),and economic benefits has received limited research attention.Therefore,we conducted an eight-year study(2015-2022)in the semi-arid northwestern region to quantify the effects of four treatments[urea supplied without plastic film mulching(CK-U),slow-release fertilizer supplied without plastic film mulching(CK-S),urea supplied with plastic film mulching(PM-U),and slow-release fertilizer supplied with plastic film mulching(PM-S)]on soil fertility,economic and environmental benefits.The results revealed that nitrogen fertilizer was the primary contributor to total GHG emissions(≥71.97%).Compared to other treatments,PM-S increased average grain yield by 12.01%-37.89%,water use efficiency by 9.19%-23.33%,nitrogen accumulation by 27.07%-66.19%,and net return by 6.21%-29.57%.Furthermore,PM-S decreased CF by 12.87%-44.31%and CF per net return by 14.25%-41.16%.After eight years,PM-S increased SOCS(0-40 cm)by 2.46%,while PM-U decreased it by 7.09%.These findings highlight the positive effects of PM-S on surface soil fertility,economic gains,and environmental benefits in spring maize production on the Loess Plateau,underscoring its potential for widespread adoption and application.展开更多
Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive ...Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms.The metaverse differs from the preceding digital psychiatric interventions due to its complex structure and interactions between components.The diverse functions of the metaverse ensure that it may have a substantial impact on mental health.However,the evidence for its efficacy in treating mental health disorders is limited to a few trials.The mental health benefits of immersive technologies are well-documented and suggest that metaverse-based psychiatric treatment may be similarly efficacious.The mental health risks of the metaverse are largely unknown,and it is not clear whether they will be greater than other digital psychiatric interventions.Much more research is needed to determine whether metaverse-based psychiatric treatment will meet the standards of appropriate mental healthcare.展开更多
Food Science and Human Wellness (FSHW ISSN:2213-4530,CN 10-1750/TS) publishes original researchpapers demonstrating the latest advancement of multidisci-plinary subjects related to food science and human health.Topics...Food Science and Human Wellness (FSHW ISSN:2213-4530,CN 10-1750/TS) publishes original researchpapers demonstrating the latest advancement of multidisci-plinary subjects related to food science and human health.Topics may include but not limited to: nutriology, bio-chemistry, microbiology, immunology and toxicology.Papers regarding components of food especiallynutrients and non-nutrient bioactive compounds (withputative health benefits) are welcomed. FSHW aims tounveil the correlations between food science and humanhealth through the dissemination of both fundamentaland applied research outcomes worldwide.展开更多
For some time,ELT in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way ofteaching.Some think that the communicative approaches is inappropriate while others think that the tra-ditional Chinese methods a...For some time,ELT in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way ofteaching.Some think that the communicative approaches is inappropriate while others think that the tra-ditional Chinese methods are too old-fashioned.From various points of view,this paper argues that boththe communicative approach and the traditional Chinese methods can co-exist and influence each other inthe present Chinese teaching context.展开更多
Youth With an International Perspective The Final Show of the Public Benefit International Challenge for Youth(PBIC)2025 concluded successfully in Beijing on 3 August.After three months of competition across three sta...Youth With an International Perspective The Final Show of the Public Benefit International Challenge for Youth(PBIC)2025 concluded successfully in Beijing on 3 August.After three months of competition across three stages,eight teams emerged from over 200 participants to compete in the finals.Ultimately,top honours were given to three groups,the Hand in Hand team,Green Wings team,and Legend Silk Road team,recognising their excellence in innovation,social responsibility,and global perspective.展开更多
With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected throug...With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.展开更多
Background: Resistance exercise leads to improved muscle function and metabolic homeostasis.Yet how circadian rhythm impacts exercise outcomes and its molecular transduction remains elusive.Methods: Human volunteers w...Background: Resistance exercise leads to improved muscle function and metabolic homeostasis.Yet how circadian rhythm impacts exercise outcomes and its molecular transduction remains elusive.Methods: Human volunteers were subjected to 4 weeks of resistance training protocols at different times of day to assess training outcomes and their associations with myokine irisin.Based on rhythmicity of Fibronectin type III domain containing 5(FNDC5/irisin),we trained wild type and FNDC5 knockout mice at late active phase(high FNDC5/irisin level)or late rest phase(low FNDC5/irisin level)to analyze exercise benefits on muscle function and metabolic homeostasis.Molecular analysis was performed to understand the regulatory mechanisms of FNDC5 rhythmicity and downstream signaling transduction in skeletal muscle.Results: In this study,we showed that regular resistance exercises performed at different times of day resulted in distinct training outcomes in humans,including exercise benefits and altered plasma metabolomics.We found that muscle FNDC5/irisin levels exhibit rhythmicity.Consistent with human data,compared to late rest phase(low irisin level),mice trained chronically at late active phase(high irisin level)gained more muscle capacity along with improved metabolic fitness and metabolomics/lipidomics profiles under a high-fat diet,whereas these differences were lost in FNDC5 knockout mice.Mechanistically,Basic helix-loop-helix ARNT like 1(BMAL1)and Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor,gamma,coactivator 1 alpha 4(PGC1α4)induce FNDC5/irisin transcription and rhythmicity,and the signaling is transduced viaαV integrin in muscle.Conclusion: Together,our results offered novel insights that exercise performed at distinct times of day determines training outcomes and metabolic benefits through the rhythmic regulation of the BMAL1/PGC1α4-FNDC5/irisin axis.展开更多
CHINA.Big Achievements in Trade-In Policy.Chinese consumers have benefitted from the country’s pro-consumption policies,which cover goods such as mobile phones,home appliances and automobiles,said the Ministry of Com...CHINA.Big Achievements in Trade-In Policy.Chinese consumers have benefitted from the country’s pro-consumption policies,which cover goods such as mobile phones,home appliances and automobiles,said the Ministry of Commerce on 20 February.展开更多
Objective:The role of intraoperative radiation therapy(IORT)in the management of resectable pancreatic cancer(RPC)remains unclear.To date,the application of IORT using a low-energy X-ray source has not been extensivel...Objective:The role of intraoperative radiation therapy(IORT)in the management of resectable pancreatic cancer(RPC)remains unclear.To date,the application of IORT using a low-energy X-ray source has not been extensively investigated.Therefore,this study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IORT using a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC.Methods:Patients with RPC who underwent radical pancreatectomy and IORT were enrolled.The primary endpoint was time to treatment failure(TTF)survival,whereas the secondary endpoints were safety and overall survival(OS).Results:By November 2023,35 patients with RPC were treated according to the study protocol.The median TTF was 11.67 months,whereas the median OS for the cohort was 22.2 months.The local recurrence rate was 20%.The most common postoperative complication was pancreatic fistula.The incidence of delayed gastric emptying was 20%.Within 30 days after surgery,one patient experienced abdominal pain,another experienced vomiting,and one died because of abdominal infection and a grade C pancreatic fistula.Carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)and D-dimer levels significantly correlated with TTF and OS in multivariate analyses.The carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9)level was another prognostic factor significantly associated with OS.Patients with low D-dimer and normal CA19-9 levels showed prolonged OS with an IORT dose≤15 Gy.Conclusions:This study supports use of IORT with a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC.IORT using a low-energy X-ray source was well-tolerated and feasible.Additionally,D-dimer,CEA,and CA19-9 levels may help identify patient profiles potentially benefitting from IORT.展开更多
Urban lakes,situated in cities characterized by dense population and economic activities,are susceptible to eutrophication.This study focuses on the water ecological restoration project of Xuanwu Lake,assessing the ef...Urban lakes,situated in cities characterized by dense population and economic activities,are susceptible to eutrophication.This study focuses on the water ecological restoration project of Xuanwu Lake,assessing the efficacy of ecological management through laboratory analysis of water quality indicators.Furthermore,it delves into a comprehensive life cycle cost structure analysis,ecosystem service value accounting,and economic benefit evaluation.From an economic standpoint,the research examines the cost-effectiveness and external impacts of the clear-water ecosystem restoration project.Findings indicate that TP and TN levels in the treated area have decreased by over 50%,substantially reducing the eutrophication index.The cost-benefit ratio for each unit of treatment stands at 1:3.2(direct benefit).Notably,the restoration has markedly improved water quality and augmented the value of ecosystem services,demonstrating long-term cost sustainability and positive economic externalities.To ensure the sustained success of such restorations,it is imperative to optimize public resource allocation,incorporate market-based incentives,and furnish economic insights for managing urban lakes.展开更多
The aim of this study is to determine the level to which the public is aware about ITS(intelligent transportation systems)technologies and how they perceive the potential advantages and inhibitors of ITS in Michigan.A...The aim of this study is to determine the level to which the public is aware about ITS(intelligent transportation systems)technologies and how they perceive the potential advantages and inhibitors of ITS in Michigan.A survey was performed with 200 participants living in Michigan,in urban,suburban and rural areas.Questions covered in the survey included how often and how bad traffic congestion occurred,how familiar travelers were with ITS technologies(adaptive traffic signals,real time monitoring of the traffic)and how much support travelers would provide for ITS initiatives.Results reveal that there is a high degree of traffic congestion awareness,there is low public awareness of ITS technologies.While respondents who were aware of ITS solutions had positive views about deploying them,especially in urban areas,they were less supportive of ITS solutions than they were among those who did not know much about these.Factors including area of residence,commute time and age were perceived to influence ITS along with more positive attitudes to ITS amongst urban dwellers and younger respondents.Analysis of key barriers to ITS implementation reflected high initial costs,challenges with technical integration and users’concerns surrounding privacy.展开更多
文摘Objective To observe the effects on the range of motion （ROM） of ankle joint and muscular spasm of the lower limbs treated with Chinese massage for promoting the Governor Vessel, benefiting the kidney and strengthening the spleen combined with music therapy in infantile cerebral palsy （CP）. Methods In 286 cases of spasmodic CP, 7 kinds of Chinese massage were adopted, named massage on acupoints to promote circulation of the Governor Vessel, massage for strengthening the spleen and benefiting qi, spine-pinching therapy, segmental massage, foot massage, massage for promoting the recovery of muscle strength and massage for promoting ROM of joints. Chinese massage was applied in musical background. Buddha music and five-element music of Chinese medicine （music of the Heart, Liver and Kidney Meridians） were optioned. The treatment was given once or twice a day and 30 days made one course. The angles of femoral adductor and dorsal flexion of foot as well as the score of composite spasticity scale （CSS） were observed before and after treatment so that the therapeutic effect was assessed. Results In 30 days of treatment, 106 cases （37. 1%） were effective markedly, 172 cases （60. 1%） effective and 8 cases （2.8%） failed. The angle of dorsal flexion of foot was （105.64± 12.66）° and （76.58± 9.89）° before and after treatment respectively; the angle of femoral adductor was （119.89±25.47）° and （158.99± 18.66）° before and after treatment respectively; the score of CSS was （12.39±2.56） and （7. 069 ± 2.97） before and after treatment respectivel, there was significant difference before and after treatment （all P〈0.01）. Conclusion Chinese massage for promoting the Governor Vessel, benefiting the kidney and strengthening the spleen combined with music therapy brings the extremely active effect into play on the recovery of sitting, kneeling, standing and walking for children with CP.
基金Xu ZOU studio of famous Chinese medicine physicianGuangdong province+1 种基金Pneumonia emergency research project of the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 with traditional Chinese medicinethe State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine。
文摘A case of the absorption of corona virus disease 2019(COVID-19)promoted by professor Xu ZOU’s acupuncture technique for"benefiting kidney and strengthening anti-pathogenic qi"is introduced.A female patient suffered from COVID-19,64 years old,had been treated with acupuncture and Chinese herb granules for 10 days on the base of the oral administration of moxifloxacin.In the re-examination,the chest CT image indicated that the absorption of COVID-19 was obvious as compared with before,the nucleic acid test of novel corona virus was negative and the patient narrated no obvious discomfort.Acupuncture therapy plays its active adjuvant effect in the whole process of the treatment of COVID-19.
文摘CHINA and Africa have been a commu- nity of shared interests and shared destiny Their collaboration benefits not only the development of China and Africa but also promotes the unity and cooperation of developing countries. Health cooperation is a powerful testimony to the friendship between Chinese and African people. Based on win-win cooperation and aiming at the well-being of the people, China and Africa have attained fruitful results through health cooperation over the last five decades.
基金National natural science foundation project (81673891)
文摘Ischemic heart disease has the characteristics of high morbidity and high mortality, which seriously endangers people's health. Mitophagy can selectively remove damaged organelles, and has a role in maintaining the homeostasis of myocardial cells and protecting ischemic myocardium. Significance. More and more studies have found that traditional Chinese medicine can improve ischemic damage of cardiomyocytes by regulating mitochondrial function and autophagy. Using mitochondria as the target of traditional Chinese medicine in cardiomyocytes to explore the treatment of ischemic Effective measures for heart disease have become a hotspot for related Chinese medicine workers. Based on the above background, this article outlines the main regulatory pathways of mitochondrial autophagy, and reviews related researches on traditional Chinese medicine of benefiting qi and activating blood and mitophagy in this field.
文摘Driving from the urban area of Liping County in southwest China's Guizhou Province along the rugged mountainous road for four hours, which is actually only 100 km, one can see the small, primitive Gaibao Village, mainly inhabited by the Dong ethnic minority.
文摘The bulk of the world’s millet crop is produced by India,Nigeria,Niger,Mali,Burkina Faso,Chad,and China.Finger millet(Eleusine coracana(L.)Gaertn),little millet(Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem.&Schult.),foxtail millet(Setaria italica(L.)P.Beauvois)and proso millet(Panicum miliaceum L.)are most commonly found species among various millet varieties.In India,finger millet occupy the largest area under cultivation among the small millets.Finger millet stands unique among the cereals such as barley,rye and oats with higher nutritional contents and has outstanding properties as a subsistence food crop.It is rich in calcium(0.34%),dietary fiber(18%),phytates(0.48%),protein(6%–13%)minerals(2.5%–3.5%),and phenolics(0.3%–3%).Moreover,it is also a rich source of thiamine,riboflavin,iron,methionine,isoleucine,leucine,phenylalanine and other essential amino acids.The abundance of these phytochemicals enhances the nutraceutical potential of finger millet,making it a powerhouse of health benefiting nutrients.It has distinguished health beneficial properties,such as anti-diabetic(type 2 diabetes mellitus),anti-diarrheal,antiulcer,anti-inflammatory,antitumerogenic(K562 chronic myeloid leukemia),atherosclerogenic effects,antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
基金the National Science and Technology Support Program(2013BAC03B05)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31400411)
文摘Ecosystem services are transferred from the service-providing area to the service-benefiting area to satisfy human needs through some substance, energy or information. Most studies focus on the provision of ecosystem services and few focus on the demands on ecosystem services and their spatial distribution. Here, on the basis of the flow of water conservation services from the providing area to the benefiting area, the benefits produced by water conservation service are investigated and the benefiting areas are identified. The results indicate that in 2010 the water conservation service of key ecological function areas provided irrigation water for 1.67×105 km2 of paddy fields and 1.01×105 km2 irrigated fields, domestic water to urban residents and industrial water to factories, mines and enterprises of 2.64×104 km2 urban construction land and domestic water to rural residents across 3.73×104 km2 of rural settlements and formed 6.64×104 km2 of inland water which can be used for freshwater aquaculture, downstream regions comprise 1.31×104 km of navigable river, which can be used for inland shipping. The benefit areas of the key function areas located in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River are greater and more influential benefit areas. To protect these key function areas, more attention should be paid to the maintenance and improvement of water conservation. Some benefit areas have access to the benefits produced by water conservation of nine key ecological function areas and cover 17% of the overall benefit area and the length of their channels benefited accounts for 7%. Multiple key ecological function areas should be taken into account equally in the formulation of ecological compensation policies. These research findings can serve as a scientific basis for the compensated use of and ecological compensation for ecosystem services provided by key ecological function areas.
基金supported by the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41931293)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42271275).
文摘The rapid population and land urbanization not only promoted economic development but also affected the ecosystem service value(ESV).In the context of new-type urbanization and green development,it’s essential to investigate the impacts of urbanization on ESV in China.However,a comprehensive and dynamic framework to reveal the relationship between ESV and urbanization processes is lacking.This study adopted multi-source datasets to portray China’s urbanization process by integrating population,land,and economic urbanization,eval-uated the ESV changes of 10 categories by gross ecosystem product(GEP)methods,and explored ESV changes within different urbanization scales and speeds.The results showed rapid urbanization in the population,land,and economic dimensions in China,with a faster process of economic urbanization.The ESV also exhibited an increasing trend,with higher levels in the southeastern coastal regions and lower levels in the northwestern regions.Urbanization had positive impacts on ESV across various research units,but the ESV exhibited heteroge-neous changes across different urbanization scales,speeds,and their interactive effects.The response of ESV to dynamic urbanization processes was influenced by socio-economic,ecological,and policy factors;it is essential to combine targeted measures with general ecological product value realization methods in each unit to maximize social-economic-ecological benefits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32071980)the Key Projects of Shaanxi Agricultural Collaborative Innovation and Extension Alliance(No.LMZD202201)+1 种基金the Key R&D Project in Shaanxi Province(No.2021LLRH-07)Shaanxi Natural Scientific Basic Research Program project(No.2022JQ-157).
文摘Agricultural practices significantly contribute to greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions,necessitating cleaner production technologies to reduce environmental pressure and achieve sustainable maize production.Plastic film mulching is commonly used in the Loess Plateau region.Incorporating slow-release fertilizers as a replacement for urea within this practice can reduce nitrogen losses and enhance crop productivity.Combining these techniques represents a novel agricultural approach in semi-arid areas.However,the impact of this integration on soil carbon storage(SOCS),carbon footprint(CF),and economic benefits has received limited research attention.Therefore,we conducted an eight-year study(2015-2022)in the semi-arid northwestern region to quantify the effects of four treatments[urea supplied without plastic film mulching(CK-U),slow-release fertilizer supplied without plastic film mulching(CK-S),urea supplied with plastic film mulching(PM-U),and slow-release fertilizer supplied with plastic film mulching(PM-S)]on soil fertility,economic and environmental benefits.The results revealed that nitrogen fertilizer was the primary contributor to total GHG emissions(≥71.97%).Compared to other treatments,PM-S increased average grain yield by 12.01%-37.89%,water use efficiency by 9.19%-23.33%,nitrogen accumulation by 27.07%-66.19%,and net return by 6.21%-29.57%.Furthermore,PM-S decreased CF by 12.87%-44.31%and CF per net return by 14.25%-41.16%.After eight years,PM-S increased SOCS(0-40 cm)by 2.46%,while PM-U decreased it by 7.09%.These findings highlight the positive effects of PM-S on surface soil fertility,economic gains,and environmental benefits in spring maize production on the Loess Plateau,underscoring its potential for widespread adoption and application.
文摘Several articles on the mental health impact of the metaverse and the need to balance its potential benefits with the risks of metaverse use has recently published.The metaverse consists of a combination of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms.The metaverse differs from the preceding digital psychiatric interventions due to its complex structure and interactions between components.The diverse functions of the metaverse ensure that it may have a substantial impact on mental health.However,the evidence for its efficacy in treating mental health disorders is limited to a few trials.The mental health benefits of immersive technologies are well-documented and suggest that metaverse-based psychiatric treatment may be similarly efficacious.The mental health risks of the metaverse are largely unknown,and it is not clear whether they will be greater than other digital psychiatric interventions.Much more research is needed to determine whether metaverse-based psychiatric treatment will meet the standards of appropriate mental healthcare.
文摘Food Science and Human Wellness (FSHW ISSN:2213-4530,CN 10-1750/TS) publishes original researchpapers demonstrating the latest advancement of multidisci-plinary subjects related to food science and human health.Topics may include but not limited to: nutriology, bio-chemistry, microbiology, immunology and toxicology.Papers regarding components of food especiallynutrients and non-nutrient bioactive compounds (withputative health benefits) are welcomed. FSHW aims tounveil the correlations between food science and humanhealth through the dissemination of both fundamentaland applied research outcomes worldwide.
文摘For some time,ELT in China has been undergoing a heated discussion as to the best way ofteaching.Some think that the communicative approaches is inappropriate while others think that the tra-ditional Chinese methods are too old-fashioned.From various points of view,this paper argues that boththe communicative approach and the traditional Chinese methods can co-exist and influence each other inthe present Chinese teaching context.
文摘Youth With an International Perspective The Final Show of the Public Benefit International Challenge for Youth(PBIC)2025 concluded successfully in Beijing on 3 August.After three months of competition across three stages,eight teams emerged from over 200 participants to compete in the finals.Ultimately,top honours were given to three groups,the Hand in Hand team,Green Wings team,and Legend Silk Road team,recognising their excellence in innovation,social responsibility,and global perspective.
文摘With the increasing use of technology in language education,understanding the benefits and barriers of mobile-assisted language learning(MALL)is crucial for effective integration.Qualitative data were collected through interviews among Chinese English teachers in universities.Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes.The findings reveal that Chinese English teachers perceive MALL to offer benefits like convenience,effectiveness,efficiency,engagement,personalization,and resource richness.However,several barriers were identified,including low teacher ability,student device misuse,lack of institutional support,technical limitations,health concerns,and time constraints.These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of MALL in Chinese universities and have implications for language teaching practice.
基金supported by funds from National Key Research and Development Program of China (2019YFA0904500 to LX, 2023YFA1800400 to LX, and 2018YFE0113500 to JX)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82301777 to MG, 32222024 to LX, 32325024 to XM, 32071148 to LX, and 91957116 to CX)+6 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (21140904300 to XM and 22ZR1421200 to LX)Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission (2017-01-07-00-09-E00042 to JX)Key Project of 2022 Higher Education Scientific Research Planning Project of China Association of Higher Education (22TY0218 to FS)Youth Fund for Humanities and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education (22YJC890023 to FS)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF (GZB20230219 to MG)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2023M741183 to MG)ECNU public platform for Innovation (011).
文摘Background: Resistance exercise leads to improved muscle function and metabolic homeostasis.Yet how circadian rhythm impacts exercise outcomes and its molecular transduction remains elusive.Methods: Human volunteers were subjected to 4 weeks of resistance training protocols at different times of day to assess training outcomes and their associations with myokine irisin.Based on rhythmicity of Fibronectin type III domain containing 5(FNDC5/irisin),we trained wild type and FNDC5 knockout mice at late active phase(high FNDC5/irisin level)or late rest phase(low FNDC5/irisin level)to analyze exercise benefits on muscle function and metabolic homeostasis.Molecular analysis was performed to understand the regulatory mechanisms of FNDC5 rhythmicity and downstream signaling transduction in skeletal muscle.Results: In this study,we showed that regular resistance exercises performed at different times of day resulted in distinct training outcomes in humans,including exercise benefits and altered plasma metabolomics.We found that muscle FNDC5/irisin levels exhibit rhythmicity.Consistent with human data,compared to late rest phase(low irisin level),mice trained chronically at late active phase(high irisin level)gained more muscle capacity along with improved metabolic fitness and metabolomics/lipidomics profiles under a high-fat diet,whereas these differences were lost in FNDC5 knockout mice.Mechanistically,Basic helix-loop-helix ARNT like 1(BMAL1)and Peroxisome proliferative activated receptor,gamma,coactivator 1 alpha 4(PGC1α4)induce FNDC5/irisin transcription and rhythmicity,and the signaling is transduced viaαV integrin in muscle.Conclusion: Together,our results offered novel insights that exercise performed at distinct times of day determines training outcomes and metabolic benefits through the rhythmic regulation of the BMAL1/PGC1α4-FNDC5/irisin axis.
文摘CHINA.Big Achievements in Trade-In Policy.Chinese consumers have benefitted from the country’s pro-consumption policies,which cover goods such as mobile phones,home appliances and automobiles,said the Ministry of Commerce on 20 February.
基金supported by the Tianjin Science and Technology Commission key project(Grant No.21JCZDJC00980)Tianjin Science and Technology Commission project(Grant No.22ZXJBSY00030)Tianjin Health Research project(Grant No.TJWJ2022MS007)。
文摘Objective:The role of intraoperative radiation therapy(IORT)in the management of resectable pancreatic cancer(RPC)remains unclear.To date,the application of IORT using a low-energy X-ray source has not been extensively investigated.Therefore,this study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IORT using a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC.Methods:Patients with RPC who underwent radical pancreatectomy and IORT were enrolled.The primary endpoint was time to treatment failure(TTF)survival,whereas the secondary endpoints were safety and overall survival(OS).Results:By November 2023,35 patients with RPC were treated according to the study protocol.The median TTF was 11.67 months,whereas the median OS for the cohort was 22.2 months.The local recurrence rate was 20%.The most common postoperative complication was pancreatic fistula.The incidence of delayed gastric emptying was 20%.Within 30 days after surgery,one patient experienced abdominal pain,another experienced vomiting,and one died because of abdominal infection and a grade C pancreatic fistula.Carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)and D-dimer levels significantly correlated with TTF and OS in multivariate analyses.The carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA19-9)level was another prognostic factor significantly associated with OS.Patients with low D-dimer and normal CA19-9 levels showed prolonged OS with an IORT dose≤15 Gy.Conclusions:This study supports use of IORT with a 50 kV X-ray source in treating RPC.IORT using a low-energy X-ray source was well-tolerated and feasible.Additionally,D-dimer,CEA,and CA19-9 levels may help identify patient profiles potentially benefitting from IORT.
文摘Urban lakes,situated in cities characterized by dense population and economic activities,are susceptible to eutrophication.This study focuses on the water ecological restoration project of Xuanwu Lake,assessing the efficacy of ecological management through laboratory analysis of water quality indicators.Furthermore,it delves into a comprehensive life cycle cost structure analysis,ecosystem service value accounting,and economic benefit evaluation.From an economic standpoint,the research examines the cost-effectiveness and external impacts of the clear-water ecosystem restoration project.Findings indicate that TP and TN levels in the treated area have decreased by over 50%,substantially reducing the eutrophication index.The cost-benefit ratio for each unit of treatment stands at 1:3.2(direct benefit).Notably,the restoration has markedly improved water quality and augmented the value of ecosystem services,demonstrating long-term cost sustainability and positive economic externalities.To ensure the sustained success of such restorations,it is imperative to optimize public resource allocation,incorporate market-based incentives,and furnish economic insights for managing urban lakes.
文摘The aim of this study is to determine the level to which the public is aware about ITS(intelligent transportation systems)technologies and how they perceive the potential advantages and inhibitors of ITS in Michigan.A survey was performed with 200 participants living in Michigan,in urban,suburban and rural areas.Questions covered in the survey included how often and how bad traffic congestion occurred,how familiar travelers were with ITS technologies(adaptive traffic signals,real time monitoring of the traffic)and how much support travelers would provide for ITS initiatives.Results reveal that there is a high degree of traffic congestion awareness,there is low public awareness of ITS technologies.While respondents who were aware of ITS solutions had positive views about deploying them,especially in urban areas,they were less supportive of ITS solutions than they were among those who did not know much about these.Factors including area of residence,commute time and age were perceived to influence ITS along with more positive attitudes to ITS amongst urban dwellers and younger respondents.Analysis of key barriers to ITS implementation reflected high initial costs,challenges with technical integration and users’concerns surrounding privacy.
