Ecological footprint theory and its application achievements in global and regional sustainable development systems are studied by consulting the published literature, which finds that the application of ecological fo...Ecological footprint theory and its application achievements in global and regional sustainable development systems are studied by consulting the published literature, which finds that the application of ecological footprint theory to regional sustainability evaluation has leaded to a perplexity that the indicated result was inconsistent with the philosophy of sustainable development theory. Illuminated by the mechanical system of the movement of matters, it comes up that ecological footprint based on consumption of biologic production could not tell whether the ecological pressure acts on the specified region, and the original ecological footprint theory also undervalued the development impartiality of a region. A modification on this theory is made by introducing consumptive ecological footprint and productive ecological footprint, in which the latter is taken as the indicator of regional sustainability. The development impartiality can be demonstrated by comparison between the global ecological deficit per capita and regional consumptive ecological deficit per capita.展开更多
Digital services interfaced with mobile phone lines are gradually being regarded as a core product in this modern age due to the high transmission speed of mobile technology.The research in this paper is based on the ...Digital services interfaced with mobile phone lines are gradually being regarded as a core product in this modern age due to the high transmission speed of mobile technology.The research in this paper is based on the concept of product inter-dependence and actively explores the different consumptive motivations between the consumers' behavior of phone-call users and those who use digital services.This study also attempts to use a modifi ed diffusion model to estimate the consumers' collective behavior with a longitudinal approach.In this study,it can be inferred that psychological consumer motivations should dominate marketing policies.Thus,it was found that digital service users have more self-motivation and autonomy when adopting a new product because they have significantly higher innovative at-tributes than the segment of phone-call users.With these findings,we claim that we have discovered an unprec-edented concept for marketing managers who welcome the challenges of mobile digital services in the future.展开更多
The sensor system is one of the modern and important methods of irrigation management in arid and semi-arid areas, which is water as the limiting factor for crop production. The study was applied for 2016 and 2017 sea...The sensor system is one of the modern and important methods of irrigation management in arid and semi-arid areas, which is water as the limiting factor for crop production. The study was applied for 2016 and 2017 seasons out in Al-Yousifya, 15 km Southwest of Baghdad. A study was conducted to evaluate coefficient uniformity, uniformity distribution and application efficiency for furrow, surface drip and subsurface drip irrigation methods and it was (98, 97 and 89)% and (97, 96 and 88)% for 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively. And control the volumetric moisture content according to the rhizosphere depth for depths of 10, 20 and 30 cm by means of the sensor system. The results indicated that the height consumptive water use of furrow 707.91 and 689.69 mm<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>season<sup>-1</sup> and the lowest for subsurface drip with emitter deep at 20 cm 313.93 and 293.50 mm<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>season<sup>-1</sup> for 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively. As well, the highest value of water use efficiency for subsurface in drip irrigation at a depth of 20 cm, was 2.71 and 2.99 kg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>m<sup>-3</sup> and the lowest value for furrow irrigation was 1.12 and 1.20 kg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>m<sup>-3</sup> for the 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively.展开更多
The current study was carried out at Agricultural College, University of Baghdad in the vegetable farm, Department of Horticulture during 2013 spring growing season. Yield response to irrigation of different crops is ...The current study was carried out at Agricultural College, University of Baghdad in the vegetable farm, Department of Horticulture during 2013 spring growing season. Yield response to irrigation of different crops is of major importance in production planning where water resources are limited. This study aims to determine the effect of different irrigation treatment （deficit irrigation） and potassium humate fertilizer on yield, content of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphor in tuber of potato and water use efficiency in the Abu-Graib Region, Iraq. Potato was grown under drip irrigation with three treatments： irrigation applied when evaporation 75%, 100% and 125% from pan A, and three potassium humate fertilizers： 0, 1.2 and 2.4 kg/ha with three times additions. The seasonal potato evapotranspiration ranged from 267 mm to 372 mm. The drip irrigation treatment had significant effecting tuber yield of potato recorder 29,530, 27,630 and 24,880 kg/ha for 125%, 100% and 75% from pan A evapotranspiration, respectively. Humus fertilizers addition has the lowest value of ETa 309 mm and maximum value of yield 2,930 kg/ha. Water use efficiency （WUE） and irrigation water use efficiency （IWUE） values increased with increasing humus fertilizers, recording 9.92, 14.52, 8.59, 12.42 and 7.51, 10.70 kg/m3 for potassium humate K3 （2.4 kg/ha）, K2 （1.2 kg/ha） and KI （0.0 kg/ha）, respectively. Plants irrigated with 125% from class pans A evaporation, produced a significant increase in N, P and K content in tubers recorder 0.96%, 0.58% and 1.52%, respectively. Potassium humus-fertilizer significant differences among K1, K2 and K3 on high of plants reached 41.52, 50.08 and 56.39 cm, respectively, number of stems/plant 2.69, 3.22 and 3.78, respectively, leaves area index recorder 2.80, 3.35 and 3.73.展开更多
Consumptive hypothyroidism is often the clinical condition that results from neoplasms producing their own selenodionases that convert T4 needed to be converted to active T3 into an active form of thyroid hormone, rT3...Consumptive hypothyroidism is often the clinical condition that results from neoplasms producing their own selenodionases that convert T4 needed to be converted to active T3 into an active form of thyroid hormone, rT3. This often requires treatment with high doses of IV T4, with or without doses of T3 as well, until the neoplasm is treated. This principle is demonstrated in the below case of a 65 y/o female with medical history significant for Ia Kappa multiple myeloma, complete heart block s/p AICD placement, and papillary thyroid cancer status post thyroidectomy in 2020, who had initially presented <span>with persistent bone pain, progressive encephalopathy and failure to thrive</span> with more than a 50 lb weight loss over a few months. Labs on presentation <span>were not remarkable for progression of her underlying multiple myeloma</span>, however<span style="font-family:;" "="">,</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> she was found to have a new significantly elevated TSH. She underwent imaging with a CT chest, abdomen, and pelvis, which showed new hepatic lesions, subcutaneous nodules, and new pulmonary nodules with associated lymphadenopathy and a left-sided pleural effusion. CT-guided liver biopsy evinced a metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma, further supported by an elevated calcitonin and chromogranin. She was treated with high dose IV T4 at 1.38 mcg/kg however continued to worsening thyroid function labs. She was then started on Liothyronine at 20 mcg and subsequently improved. This <span>patient’s case illustrates the importance of considering consumptive hypo</span>thy<span>roidism when thyroid profile abnormalities and symptoms of severe hypo</span>thyroidism are seen in the context of malignant neoplasms, and further illu<span>strates the important of considering T3 as part of the treatment regimen</span> when IV T4 is not resulting in improvement.</span>展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effects of chronic alcohol consumption on retinal microcirculation by comparing different alcohol-consuming groups using optical coherence tomography(OCT)and OCT angiography(OCTA).METHODS:This o...AIM:To investigate the effects of chronic alcohol consumption on retinal microcirculation by comparing different alcohol-consuming groups using optical coherence tomography(OCT)and OCT angiography(OCTA).METHODS:This observational clinical study utilized a cross-sectional and prospective design,focusing on chronic alcohol consumers alongside a non-consuming control group.OCT/OCTA imaging parameters including central retinal subfield thickness(CST),subfoveal choroidal thickness(SCT),foveal avascular zone(FAZ)and vessel density(VD)in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses in both the macular and optic disc(OD)regions were recorded.Data were analyzed using SPSS 15.0;descriptive statistics were reported,group comparisons were performed with Chisquare,Kruskal–Wallis,and Bonferroni-corrected Mann–Whitney U tests,and relationships were assessed using Spearman correlation,with statistical significance set at P<0.05.RESULTS:A total of 160 eyes of 160 participants(110 females and 50 males with mean age 38.7±9.9y)who don’t smoke were divided into five groups:never,occasional,monthly,weekly and daily drinkers.The mean CST was 216.6±14.2μm and the mean SCT was 358.9±84.5μm.There was no statistically significantly difference in CST and SCT among the groups(P=0.890,0.799).Foveal superficial capillary plexuses(SCPs)VD was higher in monthly drinkers compared to occasional drinkers(P=0.015).Foveal VD in deep capillary plexus was also higher in monthly drinkers than in never and occasional drinkers(P=0.004,0.006).Nasal SCPs VD at the OD was higher in monthly drinkers compared to never drinkers(P=0.005).There was no significant difference FAZ area among the groups(P=0.071).CONCLUSION:Both superficial and deep microvascular structures in the inferior quadrants of macula are positively correlated with frequency of alcohol use.Also in our study results is that the monthly drinker group has uniquely higher VDs in both macula and OD.This leads us to consider moderate alcohol consumption may also have protective effects on retinal microcirculation.展开更多
Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forc...Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forced air cooling,often struggle to transfer heat efficiently.In contrast,thermoelectric coolers(TECs)provide an innovative active cooling solution to meet growing thermal management demands.In this research,a refrigerant based on mono ethylene glycol and distilled water was used instead of using gases,in addition to using thermoelectric cooling units instead of using a compressor in traditional refrigeration systems.This study evaluates the performance of a Peltierbased thermalmanagement systemby analyzing the effects of using two,three,and four Peltiermodules on cooling rates,power consumption,temperature reduction,and system efficiency.Experimental results indicate that increasing the number of Peltier modules significantly enhances cooling performance.The four-module system achieved an optimal balance between cooling speed and energy efficiency,reducing the temperature of a liquidmixture(30% mono ethylene glycol+70% distilled water plus laser dyes)to 8℃ in just 17 min.It demonstrated a cooling rate of 0.794℃/min and a high coefficient of performance(COP)of 1.2 while consuming less energy than the two-and three-module systems.Furthermore,the study revealed that increasing the number of modules led to faster air cooling and improved temperature reduction.These findings highlight the importance of selecting the optimal number of Peltier modules to enhance efficiency and cooling speed whileminimizing energy consumption.This makes TEC technology a sustainable and effective solution for applications requiring rapid and reliable thermal management.展开更多
Elevated lactate levels in solid tumors contribute to immunosuppression,metabolic reprogramming,and resistance to therapy.Although lactate oxidase(LOX)offers a viable strategy for in situ lactate depletion,its therape...Elevated lactate levels in solid tumors contribute to immunosuppression,metabolic reprogramming,and resistance to therapy.Although lactate oxidase(LOX)offers a viable strategy for in situ lactate depletion,its therapeutic efficacy is fundamentally limited by tumor hypoxia due to the oxygen dependence of LOX.Here,we report a hybrid nanomaterial-microbial system that enables hypoxiaresistant lactate catabolism through near-infrared(NIR)-IIb-triggered upconverson photosynthesis.This system integrates LOX-producing Escherichia coli(E.coli)with Chlorella(Chl)and lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs),which convert deeply penetrating 1550 nm light into visible emission to drive oxygenic photosynthesis.Unlike conventional photosynthetic oxygenation approaches limited by shallow visible light penetration,this system enables spatiotemporally controlled oxygen generation deep within tumors,sustaining LOX activity under hypoxia.In murine tumor models,the hybrid symbionts significantly inhibited tumor growth,promoted T cell infiltration,and induced durable immune memory.This work establishes a versatile optogeneticmetabolic platform for overcoming oxygen-limited metabolism in cancer therapy via deep-tissue-activatable microbial photosynthesis.展开更多
This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the theory and methods for differentiating and treating insomnia in Bu Ju Ji by Wu Cheng,a physician of the Qing Dynasty.By systematically sorting out the origin of Wu Cheng...This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the theory and methods for differentiating and treating insomnia in Bu Ju Ji by Wu Cheng,a physician of the Qing Dynasty.By systematically sorting out the origin of Wu Cheng’s academic thoughts,this study explores his unique perspective on differentiating and treating insomnia,analyzes the compatibility rules of his core formulas and herbs,and reveals the characteristics of his medication use as well as its guiding value for later clinical practice.Research shows that Wu Cheng integrated the principles of the I Ching(Book of Changes)with medical theories to construct a theoretical system for consumptive diseases.In the differentiation and treatment of insomnia,he emphasized the dynamic balance of zang-fu organs,Qi,blood,Yin and Yang,with special attention to the impact of spleen-Yin deficiency on insomnia.He thus formed distinctive academic features,including treating both deficiency and excess,taking into account both Qi and blood,and regulating the spleen to protect the body’s defense system.In terms of medication,he was skilled in using herbs that are sweet and warm in nature for tonification,harmonizing Qi and blood,and invigorating the spleen to nourish Yin.These insights hold significant reference value for modern TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine)in the treatment of insomnia.展开更多
The rise of antimicrobial resistance,particularly in healthcare-associated infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens,poses a critical global challenge.The extensive use of carbapenems has exace...The rise of antimicrobial resistance,particularly in healthcare-associated infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens,poses a critical global challenge.The extensive use of carbapenems has exacerbated this issue by increasing selective pressure within bacterial populations.This study aimed to investigate the association between carbapenem consumption and resistance rates in four priority Gram-negative bacteria:Escherichia coli(EC),Klebsiella pneumoniae(KP),Acinetobacter baumannii(AB),and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PA).Retrospective data were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University,covering the period from January 2010 to December 2022.Trends in carbapenem consumption and resistance were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall test to assess statistical significance and the Sen’s slope(SS)estimator to determine the magnitude of change.Correlations between carbapenem use and bacterial resistance rates were evaluated via Spearman correlation analysis.Over the study period,the consumption of meropenem,imipenem,biapenem,and total carbapenems exhibited a significant upward trend(|Z|>1.96,SS>0).Correspondingly,the resistance rates of EC and KP to meropenem and imipenem also increased significantly(|Z|>1.96,SS>0).A strong positive correlation was observed between the resistance rate of EC to meropenem and the defined daily doses(DDDs)of meropenem(r=0.732,P<0.05)and between EC resistance to imipenem and its DDDs(r=0.49,P<0.05).Similar significant correlations were identified for KP.However,no significant associations were found between carbapenem resistance in AB or PA and carbapenem consumption.These findings underscored the strong correlation between carbapenem use and the resistance rates of EC and KP,highlighting the urgent need for stringent control and stewardship of carbapenem use in clinical settings to mitigate or delay the development of bacterial drug resistance.展开更多
Phase change absorbents based on amine chemical absorption for CO_(2)capture exhibit energy-saving potential,but generally suffer from difficulties in CO_(2)regeneration.Alcohol,characterized as a protic reagent with ...Phase change absorbents based on amine chemical absorption for CO_(2)capture exhibit energy-saving potential,but generally suffer from difficulties in CO_(2)regeneration.Alcohol,characterized as a protic reagent with a low dielectric constant,can provide free protons to the rich phase of the absorbent,thereby facilitating CO_(2)regeneration.In this investigation,N-aminoethylpiperazine(AEP)/sulfolane/H_(2)O was employed as the liquid-liquid phase change absorbent,with alcohol serving as the regulator.First,appropriate ion pair models were constructed to simulate the solvent effect of the CO_(2)products in different alcohol solutions.The results demonstrated that these ion pair products reached the maximum solvation-free energy(△E_(solvation))in the rich phase containing ethanol(EtOH).Desorption experiment results validated that the inclusion of EtOH led to a maximum regeneration rate of 0.00763 mol/min,thus confirming EtOH’s suitability as the preferred regulator.Quantum chemical calculations and^(13)C NMR characterization were performed,revealing that the addition of EtOH resulted in the partial conversion of AEP-carbamate(AEPCOO−)into a new product known as ethyl carbonate(C_(2)H_(5)OCOO−),which enhanced the regeneration reactivity.In addition,the decomposition paths of different CO_(2)products were simulated visually,and every reaction’s activation energy(△E_(act))was calculated.Remarkably,the△E_(act)for the decomposition of C_(2)H_(5)OCOO−(9.465 kJ/mol)was lower than that of the AEPCOO−(26.163 kJ/mol),implying that CO_(2)was more likely to be released.Finally,the regeneration energy consumption of the alcohol-regulated absorbentwas estimated to be only 1.92 GJ/ton CO_(2),which had excellent energy-saving potential.展开更多
Molten salt gasification is a promising technology for biomass conversion due to its advantages of superior heat transfer and the ability of utilizing solar energy to reduce carbon emission.In this study,the character...Molten salt gasification is a promising technology for biomass conversion due to its advantages of superior heat transfer and the ability of utilizing solar energy to reduce carbon emission.In this study,the characteristics of corncob CO_(2)-gasification in molten salt environments is thoroughly investigated,and the approach of introducing Fe_(2)O_(3) as catalyst to enhance the syngas yield is proposed.The results showed that the molten salts significantly promoted the conversion of corncob into gaseous products with very low tar and char yield.Compared to O_(2) and H_(2)O atmospheres,utilizing CO_(2) as gasifying agent enhanced the yield of gaseous products during the corncob gasification,especially the yields of CO and H_(2).The introduction of Fe_(2)O_(3) as a catalyst could further increase the yield of gaseous products and the cold gas efficiency(CGE),and the yield of syngas was increased into 2258.3 ml·g^(−1) with a high CGE of 105.8%in 900℃.The findings evidenced that CO_(2) gasification in the molten salt environment with Fe_(2)O_(3) addition can promote the cracking of tar,increasing the syngas yield significantly.Moreover,the energy required to drive the gasification process was calculated,and the total energy consumption was calculated as 16.83 GJ·t^(−1).The study opened up a new solution for the biomass gasification,exhibiting a great potential in distributed energy or chemical systems.展开更多
As the power system transitions to a new green and low-carbon paradigm,the penetration of renewable energy in China’s power system is gradually increasing.However,the variability and uncertainty of renewable energy o...As the power system transitions to a new green and low-carbon paradigm,the penetration of renewable energy in China’s power system is gradually increasing.However,the variability and uncertainty of renewable energy output limit its profitability in the electricity market and hinder its market-based integration.This paper first constructs a wind-solar-thermalmulti-energy complementary system,analyzes its external game relationships,and develops a bi-level market optimization model.Then,it considers the contribution levels of internal participants to establish a comprehensive internal distribution evaluation index system.Finally,simulation studies using the IEEE 30-bus system demonstrate that the multi-energy complementary system stabilizes nodal outputs,enhances the profitability of market participants,and promotes the market-based integration of renewable energy.展开更多
The rapid evolution of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technology and autonomous capabilities has positioned UAV as promising last-mile delivery means.Vehicle and onboard UAV collaborative delivery is introduced as a nove...The rapid evolution of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technology and autonomous capabilities has positioned UAV as promising last-mile delivery means.Vehicle and onboard UAV collaborative delivery is introduced as a novel delivery mode.Spatiotemporal collaboration,along with energy consumption with payload and wind conditions play important roles in delivery route planning.This paper introduces the traveling salesman problem with time window and onboard UAV(TSPTWOUAV)and emphasizes the consideration of real-world scenarios,focusing on time collaboration and energy consumption with wind and payload.To address this,a mixed integer linear programming(MILP)model is formulated to minimize the energy consumption costs of vehicle and UAV.Furthermore,an adaptive large neighborhood search(ALNS)algorithm is applied to identify high-quality solutions efficiently.The effectiveness of the proposed model and algorithm is validated through numerical tests on real geographic instances and sensitivity analysis of key parameters is conducted.展开更多
Bathed in the golden light of September,Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services(CIFTIS).At the heart of the event,a dynamic spirit of renewal was evident,as emerging pat...Bathed in the golden light of September,Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services(CIFTIS).At the heart of the event,a dynamic spirit of renewal was evident,as emerging patterns in cultural,tourism,and sports consumption unfolded throughout the fair.From the creative integration of the centuries-old Peking Opera with innovative business models,to immersive sports experiences and the rollout of streamlined tax refund procedures for international visitors,the fair showcased a nuanced yet significant shift in consumption practices.展开更多
In modern society,influenced by mass culture and internal alienation,people experience alienation in the consumption field.The impulsive and excessive consumption of consumers not only reflects the changes in consumpt...In modern society,influenced by mass culture and internal alienation,people experience alienation in the consumption field.The impulsive and excessive consumption of consumers not only reflects the changes in consumption culture but is also the result of the combined action of market,technological,and psychological factors.The shopping spree in the context of e-commerce festival creation is due to the hard control of science and technology and the soft penetration of mass culture,which fully invade individuals’work and life,evoke false and excessive demands,and thus generate consumption.The practical path to get rid of consumption alienation and return to rational consumption can start from three aspects:aesthetic awakening,concept guidance,and environmental regulation.展开更多
New Policy to Boost Consumption Chinese authorities on 30 October issued a notice regarding improvements to the policies of duty-free shops aimed at boosting consumption.Effective on 1 November,the policies aim to enc...New Policy to Boost Consumption Chinese authorities on 30 October issued a notice regarding improvements to the policies of duty-free shops aimed at boosting consumption.Effective on 1 November,the policies aim to encourage consumers to shop domestically,according to the notice jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and four other departments.展开更多
On July 16th,the textile industry is one of the biggest consumers of water globally,requiring approximately 93 billion cubic meters annually.This is equivalent to around 4% of the total freshwater consumed worldwide.T...On July 16th,the textile industry is one of the biggest consumers of water globally,requiring approximately 93 billion cubic meters annually.This is equivalent to around 4% of the total freshwater consumed worldwide.The industry is facing increasing criticism as a result and is coming under pressure.Sustainability is therefore no longer just about image,but is a key competitive factor for textile manufacturers.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatectomy triggers complex metabolic changes as the liver adapts to the loss of functional mass and initiates regeneration.These changes impact carbohydrate,lipid,and protein metabolism,as well as energy ...BACKGROUND Hepatectomy triggers complex metabolic changes as the liver adapts to the loss of functional mass and initiates regeneration.These changes impact carbohydrate,lipid,and protein metabolism,as well as energy and oxygen dynamics.A deeper understanding of these shifts is essential for improving perioperative management and enhancing long-term outcomes.AIM To review and synthesise the current understanding of metabolic changes following hepatectomy and explore their implications for perioperative care,postoperative recovery,and long-term patient outcomes.METHODS A narrative review was conducted using PubMed,Cochrane,and Scopus databases to identify relevant human studies published up to December 2024.Search terms included“hepatectomy”,“liver resection”,“metabolic changes”,and related phrases.Studies focusing on metabolic adaptations—specifically changes in glucose,lipid,protein metabolism,and energy consumption—were included.RESULTS Hepatectomy induces a shift toward gluconeogenesis and transient insulin resistance,increased lipid oxidation,amino acid imbalance,and a heightened inflammatory response,especially during ischaemia-reperfusion injury.These changes vary with the extent of resection and the presence of underlying liver disease.Novel insights include the role of the physiologic Pringle manoeuvre(a pharmacologic alternative to mechanical clamping)and metabolomic biomarkers for assessing surgical risk and liver regeneration.CONCLUSION Understanding the metabolic adaptations following hepatectomy provides an opportunity to optimise perioperative care strategies such as nutrition,glucose and lipid management,and mitigation of ischaemia-reperfusion injury.Integrating these insights may enhance surgical outcomes,particularly in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.展开更多
From AR-enhanced picture books to eco-friendly smart toys,the items now filling children’s shopping carts are more than just products-they epitomize the transformation of consumption in the new era.
文摘Ecological footprint theory and its application achievements in global and regional sustainable development systems are studied by consulting the published literature, which finds that the application of ecological footprint theory to regional sustainability evaluation has leaded to a perplexity that the indicated result was inconsistent with the philosophy of sustainable development theory. Illuminated by the mechanical system of the movement of matters, it comes up that ecological footprint based on consumption of biologic production could not tell whether the ecological pressure acts on the specified region, and the original ecological footprint theory also undervalued the development impartiality of a region. A modification on this theory is made by introducing consumptive ecological footprint and productive ecological footprint, in which the latter is taken as the indicator of regional sustainability. The development impartiality can be demonstrated by comparison between the global ecological deficit per capita and regional consumptive ecological deficit per capita.
文摘Digital services interfaced with mobile phone lines are gradually being regarded as a core product in this modern age due to the high transmission speed of mobile technology.The research in this paper is based on the concept of product inter-dependence and actively explores the different consumptive motivations between the consumers' behavior of phone-call users and those who use digital services.This study also attempts to use a modifi ed diffusion model to estimate the consumers' collective behavior with a longitudinal approach.In this study,it can be inferred that psychological consumer motivations should dominate marketing policies.Thus,it was found that digital service users have more self-motivation and autonomy when adopting a new product because they have significantly higher innovative at-tributes than the segment of phone-call users.With these findings,we claim that we have discovered an unprec-edented concept for marketing managers who welcome the challenges of mobile digital services in the future.
文摘The sensor system is one of the modern and important methods of irrigation management in arid and semi-arid areas, which is water as the limiting factor for crop production. The study was applied for 2016 and 2017 seasons out in Al-Yousifya, 15 km Southwest of Baghdad. A study was conducted to evaluate coefficient uniformity, uniformity distribution and application efficiency for furrow, surface drip and subsurface drip irrigation methods and it was (98, 97 and 89)% and (97, 96 and 88)% for 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively. And control the volumetric moisture content according to the rhizosphere depth for depths of 10, 20 and 30 cm by means of the sensor system. The results indicated that the height consumptive water use of furrow 707.91 and 689.69 mm<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>season<sup>-1</sup> and the lowest for subsurface drip with emitter deep at 20 cm 313.93 and 293.50 mm<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>season<sup>-1</sup> for 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively. As well, the highest value of water use efficiency for subsurface in drip irrigation at a depth of 20 cm, was 2.71 and 2.99 kg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>m<sup>-3</sup> and the lowest value for furrow irrigation was 1.12 and 1.20 kg<span style="white-space:nowrap;">·</span>m<sup>-3</sup> for the 2016 and 2017 seasons;respectively.
文摘The current study was carried out at Agricultural College, University of Baghdad in the vegetable farm, Department of Horticulture during 2013 spring growing season. Yield response to irrigation of different crops is of major importance in production planning where water resources are limited. This study aims to determine the effect of different irrigation treatment （deficit irrigation） and potassium humate fertilizer on yield, content of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphor in tuber of potato and water use efficiency in the Abu-Graib Region, Iraq. Potato was grown under drip irrigation with three treatments： irrigation applied when evaporation 75%, 100% and 125% from pan A, and three potassium humate fertilizers： 0, 1.2 and 2.4 kg/ha with three times additions. The seasonal potato evapotranspiration ranged from 267 mm to 372 mm. The drip irrigation treatment had significant effecting tuber yield of potato recorder 29,530, 27,630 and 24,880 kg/ha for 125%, 100% and 75% from pan A evapotranspiration, respectively. Humus fertilizers addition has the lowest value of ETa 309 mm and maximum value of yield 2,930 kg/ha. Water use efficiency （WUE） and irrigation water use efficiency （IWUE） values increased with increasing humus fertilizers, recording 9.92, 14.52, 8.59, 12.42 and 7.51, 10.70 kg/m3 for potassium humate K3 （2.4 kg/ha）, K2 （1.2 kg/ha） and KI （0.0 kg/ha）, respectively. Plants irrigated with 125% from class pans A evaporation, produced a significant increase in N, P and K content in tubers recorder 0.96%, 0.58% and 1.52%, respectively. Potassium humus-fertilizer significant differences among K1, K2 and K3 on high of plants reached 41.52, 50.08 and 56.39 cm, respectively, number of stems/plant 2.69, 3.22 and 3.78, respectively, leaves area index recorder 2.80, 3.35 and 3.73.
文摘Consumptive hypothyroidism is often the clinical condition that results from neoplasms producing their own selenodionases that convert T4 needed to be converted to active T3 into an active form of thyroid hormone, rT3. This often requires treatment with high doses of IV T4, with or without doses of T3 as well, until the neoplasm is treated. This principle is demonstrated in the below case of a 65 y/o female with medical history significant for Ia Kappa multiple myeloma, complete heart block s/p AICD placement, and papillary thyroid cancer status post thyroidectomy in 2020, who had initially presented <span>with persistent bone pain, progressive encephalopathy and failure to thrive</span> with more than a 50 lb weight loss over a few months. Labs on presentation <span>were not remarkable for progression of her underlying multiple myeloma</span>, however<span style="font-family:;" "="">,</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> she was found to have a new significantly elevated TSH. She underwent imaging with a CT chest, abdomen, and pelvis, which showed new hepatic lesions, subcutaneous nodules, and new pulmonary nodules with associated lymphadenopathy and a left-sided pleural effusion. CT-guided liver biopsy evinced a metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma, further supported by an elevated calcitonin and chromogranin. She was treated with high dose IV T4 at 1.38 mcg/kg however continued to worsening thyroid function labs. She was then started on Liothyronine at 20 mcg and subsequently improved. This <span>patient’s case illustrates the importance of considering consumptive hypo</span>thy<span>roidism when thyroid profile abnormalities and symptoms of severe hypo</span>thyroidism are seen in the context of malignant neoplasms, and further illu<span>strates the important of considering T3 as part of the treatment regimen</span> when IV T4 is not resulting in improvement.</span>
文摘AIM:To investigate the effects of chronic alcohol consumption on retinal microcirculation by comparing different alcohol-consuming groups using optical coherence tomography(OCT)and OCT angiography(OCTA).METHODS:This observational clinical study utilized a cross-sectional and prospective design,focusing on chronic alcohol consumers alongside a non-consuming control group.OCT/OCTA imaging parameters including central retinal subfield thickness(CST),subfoveal choroidal thickness(SCT),foveal avascular zone(FAZ)and vessel density(VD)in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses in both the macular and optic disc(OD)regions were recorded.Data were analyzed using SPSS 15.0;descriptive statistics were reported,group comparisons were performed with Chisquare,Kruskal–Wallis,and Bonferroni-corrected Mann–Whitney U tests,and relationships were assessed using Spearman correlation,with statistical significance set at P<0.05.RESULTS:A total of 160 eyes of 160 participants(110 females and 50 males with mean age 38.7±9.9y)who don’t smoke were divided into five groups:never,occasional,monthly,weekly and daily drinkers.The mean CST was 216.6±14.2μm and the mean SCT was 358.9±84.5μm.There was no statistically significantly difference in CST and SCT among the groups(P=0.890,0.799).Foveal superficial capillary plexuses(SCPs)VD was higher in monthly drinkers compared to occasional drinkers(P=0.015).Foveal VD in deep capillary plexus was also higher in monthly drinkers than in never and occasional drinkers(P=0.004,0.006).Nasal SCPs VD at the OD was higher in monthly drinkers compared to never drinkers(P=0.005).There was no significant difference FAZ area among the groups(P=0.071).CONCLUSION:Both superficial and deep microvascular structures in the inferior quadrants of macula are positively correlated with frequency of alcohol use.Also in our study results is that the monthly drinker group has uniquely higher VDs in both macula and OD.This leads us to consider moderate alcohol consumption may also have protective effects on retinal microcirculation.
文摘Electrical and electronic devices face significant challenges in heatmanagement due to their compact size and high heat flux,which negatively impact performance and reliability.Conventional coolingmethods,such as forced air cooling,often struggle to transfer heat efficiently.In contrast,thermoelectric coolers(TECs)provide an innovative active cooling solution to meet growing thermal management demands.In this research,a refrigerant based on mono ethylene glycol and distilled water was used instead of using gases,in addition to using thermoelectric cooling units instead of using a compressor in traditional refrigeration systems.This study evaluates the performance of a Peltierbased thermalmanagement systemby analyzing the effects of using two,three,and four Peltiermodules on cooling rates,power consumption,temperature reduction,and system efficiency.Experimental results indicate that increasing the number of Peltier modules significantly enhances cooling performance.The four-module system achieved an optimal balance between cooling speed and energy efficiency,reducing the temperature of a liquidmixture(30% mono ethylene glycol+70% distilled water plus laser dyes)to 8℃ in just 17 min.It demonstrated a cooling rate of 0.794℃/min and a high coefficient of performance(COP)of 1.2 while consuming less energy than the two-and three-module systems.Furthermore,the study revealed that increasing the number of modules led to faster air cooling and improved temperature reduction.These findings highlight the importance of selecting the optimal number of Peltier modules to enhance efficiency and cooling speed whileminimizing energy consumption.This makes TEC technology a sustainable and effective solution for applications requiring rapid and reliable thermal management.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52172289)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,the"Pioneer"and"Leading Goose"R&D Program of Zhejiang(No.2024C03175)+5 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82473004)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LY22H160019)Beijing Xisike Clinical Oncology Research Foundation(No.Y-MSDZD2022-0161)Research Foundation of China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay(No.XQZX20230017)Beijing Life Science Academy(BLSA,No.2023400CA0100)Open Funding Program of State Key Laboratory of Baiyunobo Rare Earth Resource Researches and Comprehensive Utilization(No.2025QZ2663).
文摘Elevated lactate levels in solid tumors contribute to immunosuppression,metabolic reprogramming,and resistance to therapy.Although lactate oxidase(LOX)offers a viable strategy for in situ lactate depletion,its therapeutic efficacy is fundamentally limited by tumor hypoxia due to the oxygen dependence of LOX.Here,we report a hybrid nanomaterial-microbial system that enables hypoxiaresistant lactate catabolism through near-infrared(NIR)-IIb-triggered upconverson photosynthesis.This system integrates LOX-producing Escherichia coli(E.coli)with Chlorella(Chl)and lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles(UCNPs),which convert deeply penetrating 1550 nm light into visible emission to drive oxygenic photosynthesis.Unlike conventional photosynthetic oxygenation approaches limited by shallow visible light penetration,this system enables spatiotemporally controlled oxygen generation deep within tumors,sustaining LOX activity under hypoxia.In murine tumor models,the hybrid symbionts significantly inhibited tumor growth,promoted T cell infiltration,and induced durable immune memory.This work establishes a versatile optogeneticmetabolic platform for overcoming oxygen-limited metabolism in cancer therapy via deep-tissue-activatable microbial photosynthesis.
基金Key Scientific Research Project of Anhui Provincial Department of Education in 2021,“Literature Collation of Insomnia Syndrome in Xin’an Medical Classics and Analysis of Its Related Academic Thoughts”(Project No.:KJ2021A1282)Wanjiang Pilot Zone Project in 2021,“Modern Apprenticeship System for TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine)Mentorship Education”(Project No.:WJ-RCPY-037)2023 Anhui Provincial-Level High-Level Vocational Colleges and High-Level Professional Groups,TCM Professional Group(Project No.:Wan Jiao Mi Gao[2023]No.5)。
文摘This paper conducts an in-depth analysis of the theory and methods for differentiating and treating insomnia in Bu Ju Ji by Wu Cheng,a physician of the Qing Dynasty.By systematically sorting out the origin of Wu Cheng’s academic thoughts,this study explores his unique perspective on differentiating and treating insomnia,analyzes the compatibility rules of his core formulas and herbs,and reveals the characteristics of his medication use as well as its guiding value for later clinical practice.Research shows that Wu Cheng integrated the principles of the I Ching(Book of Changes)with medical theories to construct a theoretical system for consumptive diseases.In the differentiation and treatment of insomnia,he emphasized the dynamic balance of zang-fu organs,Qi,blood,Yin and Yang,with special attention to the impact of spleen-Yin deficiency on insomnia.He thus formed distinctive academic features,including treating both deficiency and excess,taking into account both Qi and blood,and regulating the spleen to protect the body’s defense system.In terms of medication,he was skilled in using herbs that are sweet and warm in nature for tonification,harmonizing Qi and blood,and invigorating the spleen to nourish Yin.These insights hold significant reference value for modern TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine)in the treatment of insomnia.
基金The Henan Key Research and Development and Promotion Project(Grant No.232102310245)the Joint Construction Project of Medical Science and Technology of Henan Province(Grant No.LHGJ20220426).
文摘The rise of antimicrobial resistance,particularly in healthcare-associated infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative pathogens,poses a critical global challenge.The extensive use of carbapenems has exacerbated this issue by increasing selective pressure within bacterial populations.This study aimed to investigate the association between carbapenem consumption and resistance rates in four priority Gram-negative bacteria:Escherichia coli(EC),Klebsiella pneumoniae(KP),Acinetobacter baumannii(AB),and Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PA).Retrospective data were collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University,covering the period from January 2010 to December 2022.Trends in carbapenem consumption and resistance were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall test to assess statistical significance and the Sen’s slope(SS)estimator to determine the magnitude of change.Correlations between carbapenem use and bacterial resistance rates were evaluated via Spearman correlation analysis.Over the study period,the consumption of meropenem,imipenem,biapenem,and total carbapenems exhibited a significant upward trend(|Z|>1.96,SS>0).Correspondingly,the resistance rates of EC and KP to meropenem and imipenem also increased significantly(|Z|>1.96,SS>0).A strong positive correlation was observed between the resistance rate of EC to meropenem and the defined daily doses(DDDs)of meropenem(r=0.732,P<0.05)and between EC resistance to imipenem and its DDDs(r=0.49,P<0.05).Similar significant correlations were identified for KP.However,no significant associations were found between carbapenem resistance in AB or PA and carbapenem consumption.These findings underscored the strong correlation between carbapenem use and the resistance rates of EC and KP,highlighting the urgent need for stringent control and stewardship of carbapenem use in clinical settings to mitigate or delay the development of bacterial drug resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22278168 and 22276064)the MOE Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental System Optimization(No.KLRE-KF202205)the Science and Technology Project of Fujian province(No.2022Y3007).
文摘Phase change absorbents based on amine chemical absorption for CO_(2)capture exhibit energy-saving potential,but generally suffer from difficulties in CO_(2)regeneration.Alcohol,characterized as a protic reagent with a low dielectric constant,can provide free protons to the rich phase of the absorbent,thereby facilitating CO_(2)regeneration.In this investigation,N-aminoethylpiperazine(AEP)/sulfolane/H_(2)O was employed as the liquid-liquid phase change absorbent,with alcohol serving as the regulator.First,appropriate ion pair models were constructed to simulate the solvent effect of the CO_(2)products in different alcohol solutions.The results demonstrated that these ion pair products reached the maximum solvation-free energy(△E_(solvation))in the rich phase containing ethanol(EtOH).Desorption experiment results validated that the inclusion of EtOH led to a maximum regeneration rate of 0.00763 mol/min,thus confirming EtOH’s suitability as the preferred regulator.Quantum chemical calculations and^(13)C NMR characterization were performed,revealing that the addition of EtOH resulted in the partial conversion of AEP-carbamate(AEPCOO−)into a new product known as ethyl carbonate(C_(2)H_(5)OCOO−),which enhanced the regeneration reactivity.In addition,the decomposition paths of different CO_(2)products were simulated visually,and every reaction’s activation energy(△E_(act))was calculated.Remarkably,the△E_(act)for the decomposition of C_(2)H_(5)OCOO−(9.465 kJ/mol)was lower than that of the AEPCOO−(26.163 kJ/mol),implying that CO_(2)was more likely to be released.Finally,the regeneration energy consumption of the alcohol-regulated absorbentwas estimated to be only 1.92 GJ/ton CO_(2),which had excellent energy-saving potential.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52066007,22279048)the Major Science and Technology Project of Yunnan Province(202202AG050017).
文摘Molten salt gasification is a promising technology for biomass conversion due to its advantages of superior heat transfer and the ability of utilizing solar energy to reduce carbon emission.In this study,the characteristics of corncob CO_(2)-gasification in molten salt environments is thoroughly investigated,and the approach of introducing Fe_(2)O_(3) as catalyst to enhance the syngas yield is proposed.The results showed that the molten salts significantly promoted the conversion of corncob into gaseous products with very low tar and char yield.Compared to O_(2) and H_(2)O atmospheres,utilizing CO_(2) as gasifying agent enhanced the yield of gaseous products during the corncob gasification,especially the yields of CO and H_(2).The introduction of Fe_(2)O_(3) as a catalyst could further increase the yield of gaseous products and the cold gas efficiency(CGE),and the yield of syngas was increased into 2258.3 ml·g^(−1) with a high CGE of 105.8%in 900℃.The findings evidenced that CO_(2) gasification in the molten salt environment with Fe_(2)O_(3) addition can promote the cracking of tar,increasing the syngas yield significantly.Moreover,the energy required to drive the gasification process was calculated,and the total energy consumption was calculated as 16.83 GJ·t^(−1).The study opened up a new solution for the biomass gasification,exhibiting a great potential in distributed energy or chemical systems.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China,grant number 2019YFB1505400.
文摘As the power system transitions to a new green and low-carbon paradigm,the penetration of renewable energy in China’s power system is gradually increasing.However,the variability and uncertainty of renewable energy output limit its profitability in the electricity market and hinder its market-based integration.This paper first constructs a wind-solar-thermalmulti-energy complementary system,analyzes its external game relationships,and develops a bi-level market optimization model.Then,it considers the contribution levels of internal participants to establish a comprehensive internal distribution evaluation index system.Finally,simulation studies using the IEEE 30-bus system demonstrate that the multi-energy complementary system stabilizes nodal outputs,enhances the profitability of market participants,and promotes the market-based integration of renewable energy.
基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024JBZX038)National Natural Science F oundation of China(62076023)。
文摘The rapid evolution of unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)technology and autonomous capabilities has positioned UAV as promising last-mile delivery means.Vehicle and onboard UAV collaborative delivery is introduced as a novel delivery mode.Spatiotemporal collaboration,along with energy consumption with payload and wind conditions play important roles in delivery route planning.This paper introduces the traveling salesman problem with time window and onboard UAV(TSPTWOUAV)and emphasizes the consideration of real-world scenarios,focusing on time collaboration and energy consumption with wind and payload.To address this,a mixed integer linear programming(MILP)model is formulated to minimize the energy consumption costs of vehicle and UAV.Furthermore,an adaptive large neighborhood search(ALNS)algorithm is applied to identify high-quality solutions efficiently.The effectiveness of the proposed model and algorithm is validated through numerical tests on real geographic instances and sensitivity analysis of key parameters is conducted.
文摘Bathed in the golden light of September,Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services(CIFTIS).At the heart of the event,a dynamic spirit of renewal was evident,as emerging patterns in cultural,tourism,and sports consumption unfolded throughout the fair.From the creative integration of the centuries-old Peking Opera with innovative business models,to immersive sports experiences and the rollout of streamlined tax refund procedures for international visitors,the fair showcased a nuanced yet significant shift in consumption practices.
基金“Construction and Practice of the Collaborative Education Model for the‘Ideological and Political Education+Archaeology’Experimental Class”(Project No.2023XYB039)。
文摘In modern society,influenced by mass culture and internal alienation,people experience alienation in the consumption field.The impulsive and excessive consumption of consumers not only reflects the changes in consumption culture but is also the result of the combined action of market,technological,and psychological factors.The shopping spree in the context of e-commerce festival creation is due to the hard control of science and technology and the soft penetration of mass culture,which fully invade individuals’work and life,evoke false and excessive demands,and thus generate consumption.The practical path to get rid of consumption alienation and return to rational consumption can start from three aspects:aesthetic awakening,concept guidance,and environmental regulation.
文摘New Policy to Boost Consumption Chinese authorities on 30 October issued a notice regarding improvements to the policies of duty-free shops aimed at boosting consumption.Effective on 1 November,the policies aim to encourage consumers to shop domestically,according to the notice jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and four other departments.
文摘On July 16th,the textile industry is one of the biggest consumers of water globally,requiring approximately 93 billion cubic meters annually.This is equivalent to around 4% of the total freshwater consumed worldwide.The industry is facing increasing criticism as a result and is coming under pressure.Sustainability is therefore no longer just about image,but is a key competitive factor for textile manufacturers.
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatectomy triggers complex metabolic changes as the liver adapts to the loss of functional mass and initiates regeneration.These changes impact carbohydrate,lipid,and protein metabolism,as well as energy and oxygen dynamics.A deeper understanding of these shifts is essential for improving perioperative management and enhancing long-term outcomes.AIM To review and synthesise the current understanding of metabolic changes following hepatectomy and explore their implications for perioperative care,postoperative recovery,and long-term patient outcomes.METHODS A narrative review was conducted using PubMed,Cochrane,and Scopus databases to identify relevant human studies published up to December 2024.Search terms included“hepatectomy”,“liver resection”,“metabolic changes”,and related phrases.Studies focusing on metabolic adaptations—specifically changes in glucose,lipid,protein metabolism,and energy consumption—were included.RESULTS Hepatectomy induces a shift toward gluconeogenesis and transient insulin resistance,increased lipid oxidation,amino acid imbalance,and a heightened inflammatory response,especially during ischaemia-reperfusion injury.These changes vary with the extent of resection and the presence of underlying liver disease.Novel insights include the role of the physiologic Pringle manoeuvre(a pharmacologic alternative to mechanical clamping)and metabolomic biomarkers for assessing surgical risk and liver regeneration.CONCLUSION Understanding the metabolic adaptations following hepatectomy provides an opportunity to optimise perioperative care strategies such as nutrition,glucose and lipid management,and mitigation of ischaemia-reperfusion injury.Integrating these insights may enhance surgical outcomes,particularly in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
文摘From AR-enhanced picture books to eco-friendly smart toys,the items now filling children’s shopping carts are more than just products-they epitomize the transformation of consumption in the new era.
