Crop calendar is an important tool providing relevant information on crops cycles in a specific area for effective agricultural management. Crop calendars vary in different areas given dissimilarities in agro-ecosyst...Crop calendar is an important tool providing relevant information on crops cycles in a specific area for effective agricultural management. Crop calendars vary in different areas given dissimilarities in agro-ecosystems＇ characteristics. This research used multi-temporal MODIS NDVI stratification to assess differences in practiced maize crop calendars in various areas of Rwanda. Four（4） sample NDVI strata dominated by agriculture were purposively chosen, and 433 local farmers were randomly selected from the strata for interviews. The collected information helped to know about their maize planting as well as harvesting dates in order to generate maize calendars per NDVI strata. The generated crop calendars were later classified using k-means unsupervised classification, and produced 4 groupings of practiced maize calendars irrespective of NDVI strata. ANOVA results revealed significant differences between both the generated maize crop calendars by NDVI strata and the practiced crop calendars irrespective of NDVI strata, at p = 0.05. Moreover, chi-square tests and t-tests revealed not only a significant relationship between maize calendars and number of crop growing seasons, but also a significant relationship between maize calendars and NDVI strata, at p = 0.05. Finally, findings of this research contrasted the present conviction that there exist a single general maize calendar all over the country. Instead, the results were in accordance with the fact that Rwanda agro-ecosystems differ from East to West in terms of, mainly, altitude and rainfall patterns variations.展开更多
Making plans is a good idea,but every one's schedule looks differe nt.You may have to talk about your plans before you're able to make some.It could sound like this:You ask,"Do you have plans this Friday ...Making plans is a good idea,but every one's schedule looks differe nt.You may have to talk about your plans before you're able to make some.It could sound like this:You ask,"Do you have plans this Friday night?"If the person already has plans,they may say,"I do.But I'm free on Saturday."If that day doesn't work for you,you can say,"I'm not available that day.How about Sunday after no on?"After you figure out the day and time,mark it on your calendar.展开更多
Climate variability significantly impacts agricultural water resources,particularly in regions like Vietnam's Plain of Reeds that heavily utilize rain-fed conditions.This study employs the FAO-AquaCrop model to es...Climate variability significantly impacts agricultural water resources,particularly in regions like Vietnam's Plain of Reeds that heavily utilize rain-fed conditions.This study employs the FAO-AquaCrop model to estimate current and future irrigation water needs for rice cultivation in this critical subregion,aiming to identify optimal sowing schedules(OSS)that enhance rainwater utilization and reduce irrigation dependency.The model was driven by current climate data and future projections(2041-2070 and 2071-2099)derived from downscaled Global Circulation Models under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios.The AquaCrop model demonstrated robust performance during validation and calibration,with d-values(0.82-0.93)and R²values(0.85-0.92)indicating strong predictive accuracy for rice yield.Simulation results for efficient irrigation water potential(IWP)under RCP4.5 revealed that strategic shifts in sowing dates can substantially alter water requirements;for instance,advancing the winter-spring sowing to December 5th decreased IWP by 15.6%in the 2041-2070 period,while delaying summer-autumn crop sowing to April 20th increased IWP by 48.6%due to greater reliance on irrigation as rainfall patterns shift.Similar dynamic responses were observed for the 2071-2099 period and for autumn-winter crops.These findings underscore that AquaCrop modeling can effectively predict future irrigation needs and that adjusting cultivation calendars presents a viable,low-cost adaptation strategy.This approach allows farmers in the Plain of Reeds to optimize rainwater use,thereby reducing dependency on supplementary irrigation and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate variability,contributing to more sustainable agricultural water management.展开更多
十二生肖在中国流传千年,那这些生肖是怎么选出来的呢?People in China have 12 zodiac animals.Each animal represents one year in the Chinese calendar.These animals are Rat,Ox,Tiger,Rabbit,Dragon,Snake,Horse,Goat,Monkey,Roo...十二生肖在中国流传千年,那这些生肖是怎么选出来的呢?People in China have 12 zodiac animals.Each animal represents one year in the Chinese calendar.These animals are Rat,Ox,Tiger,Rabbit,Dragon,Snake,Horse,Goat,Monkey,Rooster,Dog and Pig.展开更多
As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the begi...As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the beginning of the Chinese New Year,and people engage in a series of social practices centered around themes of bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring,saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new,praying for blessings and good fortune,and fostering reunion and harmony.This celebration,commonly known as“Guo Nian”(celebrating the New Year),is the most important traditional holiday of the Chinese people.展开更多
In this August,inside the China Pavilion at the Expo 2025,the spotlight falls on the Niuheliang site of the Hongshan Culture,which located in Chaoyang,Liaoning Province,the very birthplace of China's earliest astr...In this August,inside the China Pavilion at the Expo 2025,the spotlight falls on the Niuheliang site of the Hongshan Culture,which located in Chaoyang,Liaoning Province,the very birthplace of China's earliest astronomical calendar.展开更多
On a summer morning in Boqiang Village,tucked beneath the emerald mountains of Fanshi County,Shanxi Province,the Ultra Trail Mount Wutai 2025 commenced with the sound of the starting pistol-an event that was much more...On a summer morning in Boqiang Village,tucked beneath the emerald mountains of Fanshi County,Shanxi Province,the Ultra Trail Mount Wutai 2025 commenced with the sound of the starting pistol-an event that was much more than just a competition.As soon as the colourful smoke bombs lit up the sky,some 2,000 runners from China and abroad set off to reach one of the country’s most sacred Buddhist peaks.Over the past decade,this race has become a fixture on the global running calendar and a symbol of the growing popularity of endurance sports.展开更多
RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential ...RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential buyers and a vast network of Asia’s leading industry professionals.FaW TOKYO Spring 2026 provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their brands to Asia’s fashion leaders.It stands as the heartbeat of the continent's fashion business calendar,bringing together over 700 exhibitors from 20 countries/regions and a global audience that sets trends and opens doors.展开更多
Google Calendar作为一款基于事件的日历系统,以友好的操作界面和实用的功能而著称。在事件的显示方面,通过自适应调整事件宽度的方式进行排列,避免事件之间的重叠,直观地反映事件的时间与分布。该文对Google Calendar中事件排列显示的...Google Calendar作为一款基于事件的日历系统,以友好的操作界面和实用的功能而著称。在事件的显示方面,通过自适应调整事件宽度的方式进行排列,避免事件之间的重叠,直观地反映事件的时间与分布。该文对Google Calendar中事件排列显示的方式进行了解析,对其中的概念进行了抽象与定义,并提出了一种相应的算法实现。展开更多
We report a novel finding that Stonehenge in England and Ales Stones in Sweden were built with the same basic geometry and using the megalithic yard as standard of measure. This opens quite new perspectives into cultu...We report a novel finding that Stonehenge in England and Ales Stones in Sweden were built with the same basic geometry and using the megalithic yard as standard of measure. This opens quite new perspectives into cultural influence, travel and trading in the Bronze Age.展开更多
Organic anticorrosive aviation coatings are an effective guarantee for aviation structure,since aircraft corrosion can lead to great economic losses.Whether it is during ground parking or air cruises,organic aviation ...Organic anticorrosive aviation coatings are an effective guarantee for aviation structure,since aircraft corrosion can lead to great economic losses.Whether it is during ground parking or air cruises,organic aviation coatings are important barriers to the corrosion of aviation structure.With the vigorous development of the aviation industry,organic aviation coatings continue to meet the challenges of diverse,complex,and harsh service environments.This review analyzes and summarizes the research status of the types and development of organic aviation coatings,influencing factors and mechanisms,experimental methods,calendar life research methods,and modification methods.It also summarizes the research results that have been achieved to date.The current research deficiencies in the equivalence relationship between atmospheric exposure and artificial acceleration,failure criteria and life prediction were pointed out,and nano-modification technology,and future research strategies and directions that need breakthroughs are discussed.展开更多
Double-and triple-cropping in a year have played a very important role in meeting the rising need for food in China.However,the intensified agricultural practices have significantly altered biogeochemical cycles and s...Double-and triple-cropping in a year have played a very important role in meeting the rising need for food in China.However,the intensified agricultural practices have significantly altered biogeochemical cycles and soil quality.Understanding and mapping cropping intensity in China′s agricultural systems are therefore necessary to better estimate carbon,nitrogen and water fluxes within agro-ecosystems on the national scale.In this study,we investigated the spatial pattern of crop calendar and multiple cropping rotations in China using phenological records from 394 agro-meteorological stations(AMSs)across China.The results from the analysis of in situ field observations were used to develop a new algorithm that identifies the spatial distribution of multiple cropping in China from moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer(MODIS)time series data with a 500 m spatial resolution and an 8-day temporal resolution.According to the MODIS-derived multiple cropping distribution in 2002,the proportion of cropland cultivated with multiple crops reached 34%in China.Double-cropping accounted for approximately 94.6%and triple-cropping for 5.4%.The results demonstrat that MODIS EVI(Enhanced Vegetation Index)time series data have the capability and potential to delineate the dynamics of double-and triple-cropping practices.The resultant multiple cropping map could be used to evaluate the impacts of agricultural intensification on biogeochemical cycles.展开更多
Dear Editor, Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery has become a promising source to supply and absorb energy/power for many energy-transportation applications. However, Li-ion battery capacity would inevitably degrade over time...Dear Editor, Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery has become a promising source to supply and absorb energy/power for many energy-transportation applications. However, Li-ion battery capacity would inevitably degrade over time, making its related ageing prediction necessary.展开更多
基金The Natural Science Foundation of China(41561144011,41761144053)International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(121311KYSB20170004)
文摘Crop calendar is an important tool providing relevant information on crops cycles in a specific area for effective agricultural management. Crop calendars vary in different areas given dissimilarities in agro-ecosystems＇ characteristics. This research used multi-temporal MODIS NDVI stratification to assess differences in practiced maize crop calendars in various areas of Rwanda. Four（4） sample NDVI strata dominated by agriculture were purposively chosen, and 433 local farmers were randomly selected from the strata for interviews. The collected information helped to know about their maize planting as well as harvesting dates in order to generate maize calendars per NDVI strata. The generated crop calendars were later classified using k-means unsupervised classification, and produced 4 groupings of practiced maize calendars irrespective of NDVI strata. ANOVA results revealed significant differences between both the generated maize crop calendars by NDVI strata and the practiced crop calendars irrespective of NDVI strata, at p = 0.05. Moreover, chi-square tests and t-tests revealed not only a significant relationship between maize calendars and number of crop growing seasons, but also a significant relationship between maize calendars and NDVI strata, at p = 0.05. Finally, findings of this research contrasted the present conviction that there exist a single general maize calendar all over the country. Instead, the results were in accordance with the fact that Rwanda agro-ecosystems differ from East to West in terms of, mainly, altitude and rainfall patterns variations.
文摘Making plans is a good idea,but every one's schedule looks differe nt.You may have to talk about your plans before you're able to make some.It could sound like this:You ask,"Do you have plans this Friday night?"If the person already has plans,they may say,"I do.But I'm free on Saturday."If that day doesn't work for you,you can say,"I'm not available that day.How about Sunday after no on?"After you figure out the day and time,mark it on your calendar.
文摘Climate variability significantly impacts agricultural water resources,particularly in regions like Vietnam's Plain of Reeds that heavily utilize rain-fed conditions.This study employs the FAO-AquaCrop model to estimate current and future irrigation water needs for rice cultivation in this critical subregion,aiming to identify optimal sowing schedules(OSS)that enhance rainwater utilization and reduce irrigation dependency.The model was driven by current climate data and future projections(2041-2070 and 2071-2099)derived from downscaled Global Circulation Models under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios.The AquaCrop model demonstrated robust performance during validation and calibration,with d-values(0.82-0.93)and R²values(0.85-0.92)indicating strong predictive accuracy for rice yield.Simulation results for efficient irrigation water potential(IWP)under RCP4.5 revealed that strategic shifts in sowing dates can substantially alter water requirements;for instance,advancing the winter-spring sowing to December 5th decreased IWP by 15.6%in the 2041-2070 period,while delaying summer-autumn crop sowing to April 20th increased IWP by 48.6%due to greater reliance on irrigation as rainfall patterns shift.Similar dynamic responses were observed for the 2071-2099 period and for autumn-winter crops.These findings underscore that AquaCrop modeling can effectively predict future irrigation needs and that adjusting cultivation calendars presents a viable,low-cost adaptation strategy.This approach allows farmers in the Plain of Reeds to optimize rainwater use,thereby reducing dependency on supplementary irrigation and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate variability,contributing to more sustainable agricultural water management.
文摘十二生肖在中国流传千年,那这些生肖是怎么选出来的呢?People in China have 12 zodiac animals.Each animal represents one year in the Chinese calendar.These animals are Rat,Ox,Tiger,Rabbit,Dragon,Snake,Horse,Goat,Monkey,Rooster,Dog and Pig.
文摘As winter passes by,spring is around the corner.Year in,year out.The Chinese,following their traditional lunar calendar,mark the first day of the lunar new year,known as the Spring Festival.This day signifies the beginning of the Chinese New Year,and people engage in a series of social practices centered around themes of bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring,saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new,praying for blessings and good fortune,and fostering reunion and harmony.This celebration,commonly known as“Guo Nian”(celebrating the New Year),is the most important traditional holiday of the Chinese people.
文摘In this August,inside the China Pavilion at the Expo 2025,the spotlight falls on the Niuheliang site of the Hongshan Culture,which located in Chaoyang,Liaoning Province,the very birthplace of China's earliest astronomical calendar.
文摘On a summer morning in Boqiang Village,tucked beneath the emerald mountains of Fanshi County,Shanxi Province,the Ultra Trail Mount Wutai 2025 commenced with the sound of the starting pistol-an event that was much more than just a competition.As soon as the colourful smoke bombs lit up the sky,some 2,000 runners from China and abroad set off to reach one of the country’s most sacred Buddhist peaks.Over the past decade,this race has become a fixture on the global running calendar and a symbol of the growing popularity of endurance sports.
文摘RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential buyers and a vast network of Asia’s leading industry professionals.FaW TOKYO Spring 2026 provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their brands to Asia’s fashion leaders.It stands as the heartbeat of the continent's fashion business calendar,bringing together over 700 exhibitors from 20 countries/regions and a global audience that sets trends and opens doors.
文摘We report a novel finding that Stonehenge in England and Ales Stones in Sweden were built with the same basic geometry and using the megalithic yard as standard of measure. This opens quite new perspectives into cultural influence, travel and trading in the Bronze Age.
基金co-supported by the National Science and Technology Major Special Funding,China(No.J2019-I-0016-0015)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52175155)the Supported Fund for Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Air Force Engineering University,China(No.KGD082520001).
文摘Organic anticorrosive aviation coatings are an effective guarantee for aviation structure,since aircraft corrosion can lead to great economic losses.Whether it is during ground parking or air cruises,organic aviation coatings are important barriers to the corrosion of aviation structure.With the vigorous development of the aviation industry,organic aviation coatings continue to meet the challenges of diverse,complex,and harsh service environments.This review analyzes and summarizes the research status of the types and development of organic aviation coatings,influencing factors and mechanisms,experimental methods,calendar life research methods,and modification methods.It also summarizes the research results that have been achieved to date.The current research deficiencies in the equivalence relationship between atmospheric exposure and artificial acceleration,failure criteria and life prediction were pointed out,and nano-modification technology,and future research strategies and directions that need breakthroughs are discussed.
基金Under the auspices of Strategic Priority Research Program-Climate Change:Carbon Budget and Relevant Issues of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA05050602)Major State Basic Research Development Program of China(No.2010CB950904)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40921140410,41071344)Land Cover and Land Use Change Program of National Aeronautics and Space Administration,USA(No.NAG5-11160,NNG05GH80G)
文摘Double-and triple-cropping in a year have played a very important role in meeting the rising need for food in China.However,the intensified agricultural practices have significantly altered biogeochemical cycles and soil quality.Understanding and mapping cropping intensity in China′s agricultural systems are therefore necessary to better estimate carbon,nitrogen and water fluxes within agro-ecosystems on the national scale.In this study,we investigated the spatial pattern of crop calendar and multiple cropping rotations in China using phenological records from 394 agro-meteorological stations(AMSs)across China.The results from the analysis of in situ field observations were used to develop a new algorithm that identifies the spatial distribution of multiple cropping in China from moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer(MODIS)time series data with a 500 m spatial resolution and an 8-day temporal resolution.According to the MODIS-derived multiple cropping distribution in 2002,the proportion of cropland cultivated with multiple crops reached 34%in China.Double-cropping accounted for approximately 94.6%and triple-cropping for 5.4%.The results demonstrat that MODIS EVI(Enhanced Vegetation Index)time series data have the capability and potential to delineate the dynamics of double-and triple-cropping practices.The resultant multiple cropping map could be used to evaluate the impacts of agricultural intensification on biogeochemical cycles.
文摘Dear Editor, Lithium-ion(Li-ion) battery has become a promising source to supply and absorb energy/power for many energy-transportation applications. However, Li-ion battery capacity would inevitably degrade over time, making its related ageing prediction necessary.
