Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that are commonly found in saline or freshwater environments.Over the years,microalgae represent promising sources of sustainable bioactivities with past litera...Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that are commonly found in saline or freshwater environments.Over the years,microalgae represent promising sources of sustainable bioactivities with past literatures reflecting a growing interest in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass.Notably,the bioactive molecules that can be identified and extracted in microalgae have scientifically proven to contain therapeutic properties which can be beneficial to human health.With the increasing occurrence of global health threats such as antimicrobial resistance and cancer,this has resulted in considerable attention for microalgae study especially in the medicinal field.Although studies have proved the therapeutic potentials of high-value bioproducts in microalgae,however,there is still room to understand their potential therapeutic properties on humans’health,discovering novel microalgae-derived bioactive compounds,as well as translating the lab-based evidence to clinical trial studies.This review will focus on accessing the biochemical compositions of commercialised microalgae species from 2007 to 2020,and the activity of their biologically active molecules in eliciting selected therapeutic potentials which are anti-oxidative,anti-inflammatory,anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties.This review article will also be looking at the research gaps in addition to the above four major selected therapeutic potentials,and future prospective.展开更多
Hard carbons(HCs)are commercial anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),yet their electrochemical performance remains limited by intrinsic structural deficiencies and insufficient Na+storage kinetics.Herein,we ...Hard carbons(HCs)are commercial anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),yet their electrochemical performance remains limited by intrinsic structural deficiencies and insufficient Na+storage kinetics.Herein,we report oxygen manipulation in hard carbon,enabled by plasma and laser beam,for improved Na^(+)storage.Starting with commercial HC electrodes,oxygen atoms were first implanted into carbon layers via atmospheric plasma treatment under controlled oxygen partial pressure.Subsequent laser irradiation induced localized thermal shocks that selectively remove oxygen atoms from edge sites,triggering transient carbon lattice rearrangement to simultaneously generate intrinsic defects and optimally sized closed nanopores(1.2-2.0 nm).This dual-stage regulation yielded HC anodes with exceptional Na^(+)storage properties,achieving a high reversible capacity of 335 mAh·g^(-1)at 30 mA·g^(-1)(with 36% enhancement compared with pristine HC)and enhanced Na+diffusion.Through in situ Raman and correlated ex situ spectroscopy analyses(electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)),we systematically decode the multiscale Na^(+)storage mechanism involving defect adsorption,interlayer intercalation,and nanopore filling.The proposed methodology bridges atomic-scale structural engineering with macroscopic electrode performance optimization,offering a scalable green manufacturing pathway for next-generation SIBs.展开更多
Shaolin Temple, synonymous with kungfu and Buddhism in China, is making mega media headlines with the recent announcement of its plan to host an international TV kungfu competition. Partnered with a local television s...Shaolin Temple, synonymous with kungfu and Buddhism in China, is making mega media headlines with the recent announcement of its plan to host an international TV kungfu competition. Partnered with a local television station, the grand showdown is set to offer martial展开更多
The efficiency of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has progressed rapidly,exceeding 26%for single-junction devices and surpassing 34%in perovskite-silicon tandem configurations,establishing PSCs as a promising alternative ...The efficiency of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has progressed rapidly,exceeding 26%for single-junction devices and surpassing 34%in perovskite-silicon tandem configurations,establishing PSCs as a promising alternative to traditional photovoltaic technologies.However,their commercialization is constrained by significant stability challenges in outdoor environments.This review critically examines key cell-level issues affecting the long-term performance and reliability of PSCs,focusing on instabilities arising from the intrinsic phases of the perovskite absorber and external stress factors.Mitigation strategies to enhance stability are discussed,alongside recent advancements in charge transport layers,electrodes,and interfaces aimed at reducing environmental degradation and improving energy level alignment for efficient charge extraction.The importance of accelerated aging tests and the establishment of standardized protocols is underscored for accurately predicting device lifetimes and identifying failure mechanisms,thereby ensuring stability under real-world conditions.Furthermore,a comprehensive techno-economic analysis evaluates how advancements in materials and strategic innovations influence efficiency,durability,and cost,which are critical for the commercial adoption of PSCs.This review delineates the essential steps required to transition PSC technology from laboratory-scale research to widespread commercialization within the global photovoltaic industry.展开更多
Lonicera japonica(honeysuckle)is a traditional Chinese medicinal food,in which the main active ingredients are phenolic acids,polysaccharides,flavonoids,and volatile oils.They have various biological activities,includ...Lonicera japonica(honeysuckle)is a traditional Chinese medicinal food,in which the main active ingredients are phenolic acids,polysaccharides,flavonoids,and volatile oils.They have various biological activities,including antiviral,antibacterial,antioxidant,hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering,and anti-inflammatory effects.This review summarizes the health effects and pharmacodynamic mechanisms of L.japonica extracts and the major active ingredients in these extracts,and the structures,metabolic process in vivo,and biotransformation processes of these compounds.In addition,the current status of the development of L.japonica-related functional foods is summarized.The aim is to provide a theoretical basis and reference for the further development and use of the active ingredients in L.japonica as functional foods for disease prevention and treatment.展开更多
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial lo...Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial logging,this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation,with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.展开更多
Amid the deepening implementation of rural revitalization strategies and rapid fintech development,rural commercial banks-core financial institutions serving agriculture,rural areas,and farmers(the“three rurals”)and...Amid the deepening implementation of rural revitalization strategies and rapid fintech development,rural commercial banks-core financial institutions serving agriculture,rural areas,and farmers(the“three rurals”)and county economies-have seen their tellers’service quality and operational efficiency directly impact market competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities.This study examines teller performance management in rural commercial banks from a business management perspective.By analyzing structural issues in existing performance management systems and integrating theoretical frameworks with industry case studies,it proposes systematic optimization measures.The research aims to provide practical references for establishing scientific and efficient teller performance management systems in rural commercial banks,thereby enhancing service quality,strengthening talent support,and better serving the rural financial market.展开更多
Circulose,a global leader in recycled pulp production,hasreached a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan SanyouChemical Fiber,a front-runner in the cellulose fiber industry.Thiscollaboration marks a significan...Circulose,a global leader in recycled pulp production,hasreached a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan SanyouChemical Fiber,a front-runner in the cellulose fiber industry.Thiscollaboration marks a significant milestone in the commercializa-tion and scaling of CIRCULOSER,whle also propelling TangshanSanyou's brand toward greater international recognition.展开更多
At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C91...At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C919 jet airliner and the ARJ21(now known as C909)regional jet.展开更多
Fischer-Tropsch synthesis(FTS)and hydroformylation are pivotal chemical processes for converting syngas and olefins into valuable hydrocarbons and chemicals.Recent advancements in catalyst design,reaction mechanisms,a...Fischer-Tropsch synthesis(FTS)and hydroformylation are pivotal chemical processes for converting syngas and olefins into valuable hydrocarbons and chemicals.Recent advancements in catalyst design,reaction mechanisms,and process optimization have significantly improved the efficiency,selectivity,and sustainability of these processes.This Account introduces the relevant research activities in the Research Center for Catalysis in Syngas Conversion and Fine Chemicals(DNL0805)of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics(DICP),Chinese Academy of Sciences.The reactions of interests include FTS,heterogeneous hydroformylation of olefins,alcohol dehydration and oxidation,andα-olefin polymerization,with the emphasis on developing innovative catalysts and processes to address the challenges of traditional processes.Exemplified by the discovery of robust Co-Co_(2)C/AC for FTS and Rh_(1)/POPs-PPh_(3) for heterogeneous hydroformylation of olefins,it demonstrates how lab-scale fundamental understandings on the active sites of catalysts leads to pilot-plant scale-up and finally commercial technologies.Perspectives on the challenges and directions for future developments in these exciting fields are provided.展开更多
LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF BUSINESS CHINA Beijing to Open‘4S’Store for Robots China’s capital is set to launch the world’s first“4S store”dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence robots,marking the lates...LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF BUSINESS CHINA Beijing to Open‘4S’Store for Robots China’s capital is set to launch the world’s first“4S store”dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence robots,marking the latest push to commer-cialise advanced robotics in the country.展开更多
With rising consumer spending power and growing demand for personalization,the role of jewelry designers in product innovation and brand building has become increasingly prominent,and the realization of their commerci...With rising consumer spending power and growing demand for personalization,the role of jewelry designers in product innovation and brand building has become increasingly prominent,and the realization of their commercial value has emerged as a key competitive driver in the industry.This paper employs a combination of literature review and case analysis to first define the connotation and evaluation dimensions of jewelry designers’commercial value.Next,it examines successful practices of representative designers at home and abroad,analyzing their core strategies in brand development,market positioning,channel collaboration,and innovation models.Finally,based on these findings,it proposes a systematic path for building personal brands,deepening value‐chain collaboration,and exploring cross-field innovation.The study demonstrates that effective brand building and differentiated positioning can significantly enhance a designer’s bargaining power,while coordinated upstream–downstream value-chain efforts and diverse innovation models—spanning technology and culture—provide vital support for sustained growth in commercial value.This paper aims to offer actionable strategic frameworks for industry practitioners and decision makers and to outline directions for future research.展开更多
There is a wide recognition that encompassing an obligation of good faith in every commercial contract is one of the most important advances in contract law in the twentieth century^([1]).Despite the fact that this co...There is a wide recognition that encompassing an obligation of good faith in every commercial contract is one of the most important advances in contract law in the twentieth century^([1]).Despite the fact that this concept has been incorporated in the vast majority of national legal systems,its precise scope and application may vary from one to another,depending on the commercial traditions and customs of each legal system^([2]).The fact that good faith has been treated differently in different national legal systems has also been reflected on the international level through its inclusion in international legal instruments,one of which is the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods(hereafter CISG).In this article,the legislative history of the CISG will be closely examined with the purpose of finding out how a compromise was reached between the common law countries,which expressly objected to the imposition of a duty of good faith,and the civil law countries,which explicitly endorse its incorporation.A logical result flowing from this historical examination,as will be submitted,is that the conceptual ambiguity of good faith is the underlying reasoning behind their fundamentally different attitudes towards the incorporation of this notion in the international commercial context.展开更多
This research centers on commercial banks'human resource allocation.It constructs a staffing model grounded in human capital value creation theory and analyzes relevant factors through longitudinal panel data regr...This research centers on commercial banks'human resource allocation.It constructs a staffing model grounded in human capital value creation theory and analyzes relevant factors through longitudinal panel data regression.Taking City Commercial Bank A as an instance,the model identifies 12.3%redundant positions and matches jobs with business scale.Additionally,the study proposes a“staffing effectiveness salary”system,providing a framework for optimizing commercial bank human capital in the digital age.展开更多
This study investigates the innovation pathways and product pricing strategies of commercial health insurance in the era of new technologies.Drawing upon recent developments in InsurTech—including artificial intellig...This study investigates the innovation pathways and product pricing strategies of commercial health insurance in the era of new technologies.Drawing upon recent developments in InsurTech—including artificial intelligence(AI),the Internet of Things(IoT),blockchain,and big data analytics—we analyze how these technologies reshape underwriting,risk management,and actuarial pricing models.The research employs a theoretical framework rooted in information economics and applies generalized linear models(GLMs)alongside machine learning approaches to demonstrate how technologydriven data sources,such as wearable devices and real-time health monitoring,enhance pricing precision and risk stratification.Empirical illustrations highlight global cases including wellness-linked insurance programs,telemedicine-integrated policies,blockchain-enabled claims,and China’s inclusive Huiminbao schemes.Findings suggest that new technologies improve efficiency,reduce information asymmetry,and foster product innovation,while simultaneously raising challenges of data privacy,algorithmic fairness,and market sustainability.The paper concludes that successful integration of advanced technologies into health insurance requires balancing actuarial accuracy with equity considerations,robust regulatory frameworks,and consumer trust.These insights contribute to the broader discourse on how digital transformation can strengthen health insurance systems and promote public health outcomes worldwide.展开更多
The traditional nanozymes-based ratiometric fluorescence sensing platforms usually necessitate the supplementary addition of fluorescent probes,therefore greatly restricting its convenient and broad application.In thi...The traditional nanozymes-based ratiometric fluorescence sensing platforms usually necessitate the supplementary addition of fluorescent probes,therefore greatly restricting its convenient and broad application.In this study,a highly sensitive and selective ratiometric fluorescence platform for alkaline phosphatase(ALP)detection was established,only employing Prussian blue(PB)nanozymes and a commercially available chromogen of o-phenylenediamine(OPD).PB nanozymes with remarkable peroxidaselike(POD-like)activity can effectively catalyze OPD chromogen to yield 2,3-diaminophenazine(OPDox)with an intense yellow fluorescence at 573 nm emission peak.Target ALP can facilitate ascorbic acid 2-phosphate(AAP)dephosphorylation to generate phosphate and ascorbic acid(AA).Significantly,both these two resultant hydrolysis products could effectively decrease the OPDox generation via a dualpath based inhibition on the PB nanozymes POD-like activity.On the other hand,the generated dehydroascorbic acid(DHAA)from AA oxidation would exclusively react with OPD chromogen to yield3-(dihydroxyethyl)furo[3,4-b]quinoxaline-1-one(DFQ)with a strong blue fluorescent signal at 434nm,which further providing a significant enhancement on the sensing selectivity of ALP detection.As a result,an increased yellow fluorescence of OPDox and decreased blue fluorescence of DFQ could be clearly observed with different ALP addition.A robust linear relationship between the fluorescence ratio of F_(434)/F_(573)and ALP activity ranging from 0.25U/L to 6U/L was obtained,with a low detection limit of 0.112 U/L.This proposed method demonstrates high sensitivity,excellent selectivity,cost-effectiveness,and operational simplicity,yet enabling an effective detection of ALP levels in human serum.展开更多
Depressurization and heat injection are viewed as the main methods to be used in natural gas hydrate(NGH)exploitation.However,these methods have limitations,such as low energy-utilization efficiency or a limited extra...Depressurization and heat injection are viewed as the main methods to be used in natural gas hydrate(NGH)exploitation.However,these methods have limitations,such as low energy-utilization efficiency or a limited extraction range,and are still far from commercial exploitation.In this work,we propose a potential commercial method to exploit NGHs by effectively using geothermal energy inside deep reservoirs.Specifically,a loop well structure is designed to economically extract geothermal energy.Based on an analysis of our developed model,when the looping well is coupled with depressurization,the profits of high NGH production can surpass the drilling costs of extracting geothermal energy.Moreover,as the temperature of fluids from the geothermal layer exceeds 62℃,the fluid heat is mainly consumed by the rock matrix of the hydrate formation,instead of promoting NGH dissociation.Based on this threshold temperature,a loop well drilled to a depth of about 4000 m for hydrate sediment in the Shenhu area of the South China Sea would be able to efficiently extract geothermal energy,leading to an approximate73%increase in gas production in comparison with conventional depressurization.An economic analysis suggests that our proposed method can reduce the exploitation cost of methane to 0.46 USD·m^(-3).Furthermore,as the hydrate saturation increases to 0.5,the exploitation cost can be further reduced to 0.14 USD·m^(-3).Overall,a looping well coupled with geothermal energy and depressurization is expected to pave the way for commercial NGH exploitation.展开更多
Polar microalgae are microscopic organisms adapted to survive in cold and extreme habitats such as sea-ice,glaciers,lakes and snow.These microorganisms provide an essential basis as primary food sources in polar ecosy...Polar microalgae are microscopic organisms adapted to survive in cold and extreme habitats such as sea-ice,glaciers,lakes and snow.These microorganisms provide an essential basis as primary food sources in polar ecosystems.Despite their ecological importance,polar microalgae remain relatively unexplored compared to their tropical and temperate counterparts,largely due to the practical challenges of obtaining and maintaining material from the harsh polar environments.However,interest has recently surged due to their specific adaptations and potential for utilization in various fields.This review explores the survival strategies of polar microalgae and their commercial applications in healthcare and other fields.We also consider the processes involved in processing polar microalgae,from cultivation to extraction of bioactive compounds.Our findings highlight a growing need for research in this rapidly evolving field to unlock the potential of polar microalgae in multiple fields.展开更多
As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to ...As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to pay school fees for my children,and meet other financial needs at home,a tangible benefit of chilli farming compared to other commercial crops,”Noel Nzabamwita told ChinAfrica.展开更多
Organic solvent nanofiltration(OSN) is an efficient,low-energy and environmentally friendly phase-free separation process.Obviously,the core of OSN lies in the fabrication of solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes...Organic solvent nanofiltration(OSN) is an efficient,low-energy and environmentally friendly phase-free separation process.Obviously,the core of OSN lies in the fabrication of solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes.Although membrane materials reported in the literature such as 2D membranes,porous organic cages,etc.have the potential for ultra-high performance,polymeric membranes provide key advantages in mass production and processability.Therefore,this review focuses on polymeric materials for OSN.This review summarizes the recent progress of polymeric materials,including emerging and traditional polymeric membranes.Then,a summary of recent progress about strategies developed for perm-selective nanofilms are presented,followed by a brief overview of commercial membrane technology for OSN.Finally,major challenges of OSN and future research directions are presented.Close interaction between the academic research and practical application would help improve greener and more sustainable manufacturing processes.展开更多
基金supported by Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS)2019 from Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia(FRGS/1/2019/STG05/MUSM/03/2)Honours Study Consumable Fund 2020 from School of Science,Monash University Malaysia。
文摘Microalgae are unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms that are commonly found in saline or freshwater environments.Over the years,microalgae represent promising sources of sustainable bioactivities with past literatures reflecting a growing interest in algae-based dietary supplements in the form of whole biomass.Notably,the bioactive molecules that can be identified and extracted in microalgae have scientifically proven to contain therapeutic properties which can be beneficial to human health.With the increasing occurrence of global health threats such as antimicrobial resistance and cancer,this has resulted in considerable attention for microalgae study especially in the medicinal field.Although studies have proved the therapeutic potentials of high-value bioproducts in microalgae,however,there is still room to understand their potential therapeutic properties on humans’health,discovering novel microalgae-derived bioactive compounds,as well as translating the lab-based evidence to clinical trial studies.This review will focus on accessing the biochemical compositions of commercialised microalgae species from 2007 to 2020,and the activity of their biologically active molecules in eliciting selected therapeutic potentials which are anti-oxidative,anti-inflammatory,anti-microbial and anti-cancer properties.This review article will also be looking at the research gaps in addition to the above four major selected therapeutic potentials,and future prospective.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB4203702)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22179145,22005341,and 22309206)+4 种基金Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.ZR2020QB128)Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn20221117)Shandong Provincial Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program(Overseas)(No.2024HWYQ-047)Qingdao Natural Science Foundation(Nos.24-8-4-zrjj-jch and 23-2-1-24-zyyd-jch)Science and Technology Park Incubation Program Project of Qingdao City(No.25-1-1-yqpy-33-qy).
文摘Hard carbons(HCs)are commercial anode materials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs),yet their electrochemical performance remains limited by intrinsic structural deficiencies and insufficient Na+storage kinetics.Herein,we report oxygen manipulation in hard carbon,enabled by plasma and laser beam,for improved Na^(+)storage.Starting with commercial HC electrodes,oxygen atoms were first implanted into carbon layers via atmospheric plasma treatment under controlled oxygen partial pressure.Subsequent laser irradiation induced localized thermal shocks that selectively remove oxygen atoms from edge sites,triggering transient carbon lattice rearrangement to simultaneously generate intrinsic defects and optimally sized closed nanopores(1.2-2.0 nm).This dual-stage regulation yielded HC anodes with exceptional Na^(+)storage properties,achieving a high reversible capacity of 335 mAh·g^(-1)at 30 mA·g^(-1)(with 36% enhancement compared with pristine HC)and enhanced Na+diffusion.Through in situ Raman and correlated ex situ spectroscopy analyses(electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)),we systematically decode the multiscale Na^(+)storage mechanism involving defect adsorption,interlayer intercalation,and nanopore filling.The proposed methodology bridges atomic-scale structural engineering with macroscopic electrode performance optimization,offering a scalable green manufacturing pathway for next-generation SIBs.
文摘Shaolin Temple, synonymous with kungfu and Buddhism in China, is making mega media headlines with the recent announcement of its plan to host an international TV kungfu competition. Partnered with a local television station, the grand showdown is set to offer martial
基金supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant(No.2016R1A3B 1908249),funded by the Korean government.
文摘The efficiency of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has progressed rapidly,exceeding 26%for single-junction devices and surpassing 34%in perovskite-silicon tandem configurations,establishing PSCs as a promising alternative to traditional photovoltaic technologies.However,their commercialization is constrained by significant stability challenges in outdoor environments.This review critically examines key cell-level issues affecting the long-term performance and reliability of PSCs,focusing on instabilities arising from the intrinsic phases of the perovskite absorber and external stress factors.Mitigation strategies to enhance stability are discussed,alongside recent advancements in charge transport layers,electrodes,and interfaces aimed at reducing environmental degradation and improving energy level alignment for efficient charge extraction.The importance of accelerated aging tests and the establishment of standardized protocols is underscored for accurately predicting device lifetimes and identifying failure mechanisms,thereby ensuring stability under real-world conditions.Furthermore,a comprehensive techno-economic analysis evaluates how advancements in materials and strategic innovations influence efficiency,durability,and cost,which are critical for the commercial adoption of PSCs.This review delineates the essential steps required to transition PSC technology from laboratory-scale research to widespread commercialization within the global photovoltaic industry.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82130112,U24A20789)Beijing Hospitals Authority Ascent Plan(DFL20190702)Youth Beijing Scholar(2022-051)。
文摘Lonicera japonica(honeysuckle)is a traditional Chinese medicinal food,in which the main active ingredients are phenolic acids,polysaccharides,flavonoids,and volatile oils.They have various biological activities,including antiviral,antibacterial,antioxidant,hypoglycemic and lipid-lowering,and anti-inflammatory effects.This review summarizes the health effects and pharmacodynamic mechanisms of L.japonica extracts and the major active ingredients in these extracts,and the structures,metabolic process in vivo,and biotransformation processes of these compounds.In addition,the current status of the development of L.japonica-related functional foods is summarized.The aim is to provide a theoretical basis and reference for the further development and use of the active ingredients in L.japonica as functional foods for disease prevention and treatment.
文摘Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial logging,this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation,with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.
文摘Amid the deepening implementation of rural revitalization strategies and rapid fintech development,rural commercial banks-core financial institutions serving agriculture,rural areas,and farmers(the“three rurals”)and county economies-have seen their tellers’service quality and operational efficiency directly impact market competitiveness and sustainable development capabilities.This study examines teller performance management in rural commercial banks from a business management perspective.By analyzing structural issues in existing performance management systems and integrating theoretical frameworks with industry case studies,it proposes systematic optimization measures.The research aims to provide practical references for establishing scientific and efficient teller performance management systems in rural commercial banks,thereby enhancing service quality,strengthening talent support,and better serving the rural financial market.
文摘Circulose,a global leader in recycled pulp production,hasreached a strategic partnership agreement with Tangshan SanyouChemical Fiber,a front-runner in the cellulose fiber industry.Thiscollaboration marks a significant milestone in the commercializa-tion and scaling of CIRCULOSER,whle also propelling TangshanSanyou's brand toward greater international recognition.
文摘At the 20th China-ASEAN Expo(CAEXPO)in 2023,Bruneibased airline startup GallopAir signed a letter of intent(LOI)with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China(COMAC)for the purchase of 30 aircraft,including the C919 jet airliner and the ARJ21(now known as C909)regional jet.
文摘Fischer-Tropsch synthesis(FTS)and hydroformylation are pivotal chemical processes for converting syngas and olefins into valuable hydrocarbons and chemicals.Recent advancements in catalyst design,reaction mechanisms,and process optimization have significantly improved the efficiency,selectivity,and sustainability of these processes.This Account introduces the relevant research activities in the Research Center for Catalysis in Syngas Conversion and Fine Chemicals(DNL0805)of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics(DICP),Chinese Academy of Sciences.The reactions of interests include FTS,heterogeneous hydroformylation of olefins,alcohol dehydration and oxidation,andα-olefin polymerization,with the emphasis on developing innovative catalysts and processes to address the challenges of traditional processes.Exemplified by the discovery of robust Co-Co_(2)C/AC for FTS and Rh_(1)/POPs-PPh_(3) for heterogeneous hydroformylation of olefins,it demonstrates how lab-scale fundamental understandings on the active sites of catalysts leads to pilot-plant scale-up and finally commercial technologies.Perspectives on the challenges and directions for future developments in these exciting fields are provided.
文摘LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF BUSINESS CHINA Beijing to Open‘4S’Store for Robots China’s capital is set to launch the world’s first“4S store”dedicated to embodied artificial intelligence robots,marking the latest push to commer-cialise advanced robotics in the country.
文摘With rising consumer spending power and growing demand for personalization,the role of jewelry designers in product innovation and brand building has become increasingly prominent,and the realization of their commercial value has emerged as a key competitive driver in the industry.This paper employs a combination of literature review and case analysis to first define the connotation and evaluation dimensions of jewelry designers’commercial value.Next,it examines successful practices of representative designers at home and abroad,analyzing their core strategies in brand development,market positioning,channel collaboration,and innovation models.Finally,based on these findings,it proposes a systematic path for building personal brands,deepening value‐chain collaboration,and exploring cross-field innovation.The study demonstrates that effective brand building and differentiated positioning can significantly enhance a designer’s bargaining power,while coordinated upstream–downstream value-chain efforts and diverse innovation models—spanning technology and culture—provide vital support for sustained growth in commercial value.This paper aims to offer actionable strategic frameworks for industry practitioners and decision makers and to outline directions for future research.
文摘There is a wide recognition that encompassing an obligation of good faith in every commercial contract is one of the most important advances in contract law in the twentieth century^([1]).Despite the fact that this concept has been incorporated in the vast majority of national legal systems,its precise scope and application may vary from one to another,depending on the commercial traditions and customs of each legal system^([2]).The fact that good faith has been treated differently in different national legal systems has also been reflected on the international level through its inclusion in international legal instruments,one of which is the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods(hereafter CISG).In this article,the legislative history of the CISG will be closely examined with the purpose of finding out how a compromise was reached between the common law countries,which expressly objected to the imposition of a duty of good faith,and the civil law countries,which explicitly endorse its incorporation.A logical result flowing from this historical examination,as will be submitted,is that the conceptual ambiguity of good faith is the underlying reasoning behind their fundamentally different attitudes towards the incorporation of this notion in the international commercial context.
文摘This research centers on commercial banks'human resource allocation.It constructs a staffing model grounded in human capital value creation theory and analyzes relevant factors through longitudinal panel data regression.Taking City Commercial Bank A as an instance,the model identifies 12.3%redundant positions and matches jobs with business scale.Additionally,the study proposes a“staffing effectiveness salary”system,providing a framework for optimizing commercial bank human capital in the digital age.
文摘This study investigates the innovation pathways and product pricing strategies of commercial health insurance in the era of new technologies.Drawing upon recent developments in InsurTech—including artificial intelligence(AI),the Internet of Things(IoT),blockchain,and big data analytics—we analyze how these technologies reshape underwriting,risk management,and actuarial pricing models.The research employs a theoretical framework rooted in information economics and applies generalized linear models(GLMs)alongside machine learning approaches to demonstrate how technologydriven data sources,such as wearable devices and real-time health monitoring,enhance pricing precision and risk stratification.Empirical illustrations highlight global cases including wellness-linked insurance programs,telemedicine-integrated policies,blockchain-enabled claims,and China’s inclusive Huiminbao schemes.Findings suggest that new technologies improve efficiency,reduce information asymmetry,and foster product innovation,while simultaneously raising challenges of data privacy,algorithmic fairness,and market sustainability.The paper concludes that successful integration of advanced technologies into health insurance requires balancing actuarial accuracy with equity considerations,robust regulatory frameworks,and consumer trust.These insights contribute to the broader discourse on how digital transformation can strengthen health insurance systems and promote public health outcomes worldwide.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22064014)the Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Lanzhou(No.2021–1-146)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Gansu Province(Nos.21YF5FA071,21JR7RA538)the Industrial Support Programme for Higher Education Institutions Project(Nos.2023CYZC-69,2024CYCZ-05)the 2023 Gansu Provincial Key Talent Project(No.2023RCXM26)。
文摘The traditional nanozymes-based ratiometric fluorescence sensing platforms usually necessitate the supplementary addition of fluorescent probes,therefore greatly restricting its convenient and broad application.In this study,a highly sensitive and selective ratiometric fluorescence platform for alkaline phosphatase(ALP)detection was established,only employing Prussian blue(PB)nanozymes and a commercially available chromogen of o-phenylenediamine(OPD).PB nanozymes with remarkable peroxidaselike(POD-like)activity can effectively catalyze OPD chromogen to yield 2,3-diaminophenazine(OPDox)with an intense yellow fluorescence at 573 nm emission peak.Target ALP can facilitate ascorbic acid 2-phosphate(AAP)dephosphorylation to generate phosphate and ascorbic acid(AA).Significantly,both these two resultant hydrolysis products could effectively decrease the OPDox generation via a dualpath based inhibition on the PB nanozymes POD-like activity.On the other hand,the generated dehydroascorbic acid(DHAA)from AA oxidation would exclusively react with OPD chromogen to yield3-(dihydroxyethyl)furo[3,4-b]quinoxaline-1-one(DFQ)with a strong blue fluorescent signal at 434nm,which further providing a significant enhancement on the sensing selectivity of ALP detection.As a result,an increased yellow fluorescence of OPDox and decreased blue fluorescence of DFQ could be clearly observed with different ALP addition.A robust linear relationship between the fluorescence ratio of F_(434)/F_(573)and ALP activity ranging from 0.25U/L to 6U/L was obtained,with a low detection limit of 0.112 U/L.This proposed method demonstrates high sensitivity,excellent selectivity,cost-effectiveness,and operational simplicity,yet enabling an effective detection of ALP levels in human serum.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52288101,51991360,and U21B2069)。
文摘Depressurization and heat injection are viewed as the main methods to be used in natural gas hydrate(NGH)exploitation.However,these methods have limitations,such as low energy-utilization efficiency or a limited extraction range,and are still far from commercial exploitation.In this work,we propose a potential commercial method to exploit NGHs by effectively using geothermal energy inside deep reservoirs.Specifically,a loop well structure is designed to economically extract geothermal energy.Based on an analysis of our developed model,when the looping well is coupled with depressurization,the profits of high NGH production can surpass the drilling costs of extracting geothermal energy.Moreover,as the temperature of fluids from the geothermal layer exceeds 62℃,the fluid heat is mainly consumed by the rock matrix of the hydrate formation,instead of promoting NGH dissociation.Based on this threshold temperature,a loop well drilled to a depth of about 4000 m for hydrate sediment in the Shenhu area of the South China Sea would be able to efficiently extract geothermal energy,leading to an approximate73%increase in gas production in comparison with conventional depressurization.An economic analysis suggests that our proposed method can reduce the exploitation cost of methane to 0.46 USD·m^(-3).Furthermore,as the hydrate saturation increases to 0.5,the exploitation cost can be further reduced to 0.14 USD·m^(-3).Overall,a looping well coupled with geothermal energy and depressurization is expected to pave the way for commercial NGH exploitation.
基金supported by the Sultan Mizan Antarctic Research Foundation Smart Partnership(YPASM)Initiative“Photoprotective Potential of Mycosporine-Like Amino Acids(MAAs)and Bioactive Compounds from Antarctic Microalgae on Human Keratinocytes”(Grant number:IMU R 289/2023)。
文摘Polar microalgae are microscopic organisms adapted to survive in cold and extreme habitats such as sea-ice,glaciers,lakes and snow.These microorganisms provide an essential basis as primary food sources in polar ecosystems.Despite their ecological importance,polar microalgae remain relatively unexplored compared to their tropical and temperate counterparts,largely due to the practical challenges of obtaining and maintaining material from the harsh polar environments.However,interest has recently surged due to their specific adaptations and potential for utilization in various fields.This review explores the survival strategies of polar microalgae and their commercial applications in healthcare and other fields.We also consider the processes involved in processing polar microalgae,from cultivation to extraction of bioactive compounds.Our findings highlight a growing need for research in this rapidly evolving field to unlock the potential of polar microalgae in multiple fields.
文摘As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to pay school fees for my children,and meet other financial needs at home,a tangible benefit of chilli farming compared to other commercial crops,”Noel Nzabamwita told ChinAfrica.
基金Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan-Basic Research(2022010801010321)Wuhan Limo Technology Limited Company(2022420111000256)。
文摘Organic solvent nanofiltration(OSN) is an efficient,low-energy and environmentally friendly phase-free separation process.Obviously,the core of OSN lies in the fabrication of solvent-resistant nanofiltration membranes.Although membrane materials reported in the literature such as 2D membranes,porous organic cages,etc.have the potential for ultra-high performance,polymeric membranes provide key advantages in mass production and processability.Therefore,this review focuses on polymeric materials for OSN.This review summarizes the recent progress of polymeric materials,including emerging and traditional polymeric membranes.Then,a summary of recent progress about strategies developed for perm-selective nanofilms are presented,followed by a brief overview of commercial membrane technology for OSN.Finally,major challenges of OSN and future research directions are presented.Close interaction between the academic research and practical application would help improve greener and more sustainable manufacturing processes.
