TENORM Regulation in the United States of America post-West Virginia vs.EPA Spenser Lynn,Charles Wilson,Emily Caffrey1(1.University of Alabama at Birmingham,School of Health Professions,Clinical and Diagnostic Science...TENORM Regulation in the United States of America post-West Virginia vs.EPA Spenser Lynn,Charles Wilson,Emily Caffrey1(1.University of Alabama at Birmingham,School of Health Professions,Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences,Health Physics Program,1720 University Blvd,Birmingham,AL 35294)Abstract:The regulation of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials(TENORM)in the United States of America consists of fragmentary rules split between the federal and state governments.展开更多
Effects of High Temperature and High Humidity on the Degree of Ocular Damage Caused by 60 GHz Millimeter Wave Exposure Masami Kojima1,2,Takafumi Tasaki3,4,Toshio Kamijo5,Aki Hada5,Yukihisa Suzuki5,Masateru Ikehata6,Hi...Effects of High Temperature and High Humidity on the Degree of Ocular Damage Caused by 60 GHz Millimeter Wave Exposure Masami Kojima1,2,Takafumi Tasaki3,4,Toshio Kamijo5,Aki Hada5,Yukihisa Suzuki5,Masateru Ikehata6,Hiroshi Sasaki1,2(1.Division of Vision Research for Environmental Health,Medical Research Institute,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;2.Department of Ophthalmology,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;3.Division of Protein Regulation Research,Medical Research Institute;4.Department of Medical Zoology,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;5.Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Graduate School of Systems Design,Tokyo Metropolitan University,Tokyo,Japan;6.Comfort Science and Engineering Laboratory,Human Science Division,Railway Technical Research Institute,Tokyo,Japan)Abstract:Millimeter waves(MMW)are pervasive in society;however,studies on the biological effects of MMWexposure are usually performed in laboratory settings not reflecting global environmental diversity.We investigated the effects of a 6 min exposure to 60 GHz MMW(wavelength,5.0 mm)at incident power densities of 200 and 300 mW cm-2 in eyes(exposed right eyes vs.unexposed left eyes)under various ambient temperature/relative humidity environments(24℃/50%,45℃/20%,and 45℃/80%)using an in vivo rabbit model.Correlations were examined with adverse ocular events,including corneal epithelial damage(assessed using fluorescein staining),corneal opacity(evaluated by slit-lamp microscopy)。展开更多
“Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)” is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic o...“Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)” is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.The journal started publication in 1955.The original name at starting publication was “Journal of Natural Science of Northeast People University”,which was changed into “Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Jilinensis” in 1958owing to the name change of the university.展开更多
Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant ad...Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant advantages of GAs,including improved clarity,increased reader engagement,and enhanced visibility of research findings.By transforming intricate scientific data into accessible visual formats,these abstracts facilitate quick and effective knowledge transfer,crucial in clinical decision-making and patient care.However,challenges such as potential data misrepresentation due to oversimplification,the skill gap in graphic design among researchers,and the lack of standardized creation guidelines pose barriers to their widespread adoption.Additionally,while software such as Adobe Illustrator,BioRender,and Canva are commonly employed to create these visuals,not all researchers may be proficient in their use.To address these issues,we recommend that academic journals establish clear guidelines and provide necessary design training to researchers.This proactive approach will ensure the creation of high-quality GAs,promote their standardization,and expand their use in clinical reporting,ultimately benefiting the medical community and improving healthcare outcomes.展开更多
On the morning of January 15,the China-Laos Cultural Road Dialogue took place in Vientiane,Laos.A ceremony was held during the event to release the January 2025 special editions of China Report ASEAN(an English journa...On the morning of January 15,the China-Laos Cultural Road Dialogue took place in Vientiane,Laos.A ceremony was held during the event to release the January 2025 special editions of China Report ASEAN(an English journal)and Champa(a Chinese-Lao bilingual journal named after the national flower of Laos which is considered a symbol of sincerity and joy).Part of the 2025“One River,One Family”Spring Festival cultural series in Laos,the event was supervised by China International Communications Group(CICG),the Chinese Embassy in Laos,and China State Railway Group Company,hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Committee and the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party(LPRP),and organized by CICG Asia-Pacific,Yunnan Daily,Yunnan International Communication Center for South and Southeast Asia,Pasaxon(“The People”newspaper in Laos),and China Railway Kunming Group.展开更多
This study systematically analyzes the genre structure and linguistic features of 42 English abstracts from six internationally renowned medical journals,based on the revised CARS model proposed by Swales.The research...This study systematically analyzes the genre structure and linguistic features of 42 English abstracts from six internationally renowned medical journals,based on the revised CARS model proposed by Swales.The research findings indicate that medical abstracts typically follow a three-step structure:“Establishing a Research Territory-Establishing a Research Niche-Occupying the Niche”,where the steps“Research Purpose”and“Research Results”are the most frequently utilized,forming the core content of the abstracts.Within the sequence of moves,81%conform to conventional patterns,while a minority of samples exhibit unconventional structures such as inversion,cycling,and repetition.In terms of linguistic features,the present simple tense and active voice are predominantly used,reflecting the universality of the research and the author’s agency;conversely,the simple past tense and passive voice are primarily employed to describe research methods and processes.This study reveals the writing conventions of medical abstracts,providing empirical evidence and genre reference for non-native scholars in the preparation and publication of their work in international journals.展开更多
English for Specific Academic Purposes(ESAP)focuses on English language skills in specific disciplines or research fields,and has played an important role in international communication in recent years.This paper aims...English for Specific Academic Purposes(ESAP)focuses on English language skills in specific disciplines or research fields,and has played an important role in international communication in recent years.This paper aims to explore the relationship between ESAP,the output of academic paper abstracts,and international communication effectiveness,so as to provide new ideas for enhancing international communication effectiveness.Through a questionnaire survey and combined with the structural equation model analysis method,the results show that the improvement of ESAP has a positive effect on the output of academic paper abstracts and international communication effectiveness;the output of academic paper abstracts can also positively enhance international communication effectiveness;meanwhile,the output of academic paper abstracts has a significant mediating effect.展开更多
The monumental second edition Petroleum Geology of China has been published by the Petroleum Industry Press.This definitive work was compiled under the leadership of Academician Zhai Guangming,a preeminent authority i...The monumental second edition Petroleum Geology of China has been published by the Petroleum Industry Press.This definitive work was compiled under the leadership of Academician Zhai Guangming,a preeminent authority in petroleum exploration.As the culmination of eight years of dedicated effort by over a thousand experts and scholars,this monumental publication comprises 25 volumes(bound in 32 books).展开更多
On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof th...On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof the industry,conveyed the enthusiasm for business cooperation in China'stextile industry at the beginning of 2025 through its exhibition data.展开更多
Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international ...Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.展开更多
Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international da...Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.展开更多
Natural Environment during the Living Period of Early Human and Gigantic Ape in West Hubei CHENG Jie, ZHENG Shaohua, GAO Zhenji, ZHANG Zhaoqun, FENG Xiaobo, and WANG Xiaoning (School of Earth Science and Mineral Resou...Natural Environment during the Living Period of Early Human and Gigantic Ape in West Hubei CHENG Jie, ZHENG Shaohua, GAO Zhenji, ZHANG Zhaoqun, FENG Xiaobo, and WANG Xiaoning (School of Earth Science and Mineral Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083; Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100044; Department of Urban and Environment, Peking University, Beijing 100871; Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology of Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei 430077; Enshi Museum, Enshi, Hubei 445000)展开更多
The stratigraphic sequence, framework and thickness of the abyssal-bathyal Cretaceous in Gyangze, the northern Tethyan Himalayas, South Xizang(Tibet), are revised in this paper. It is proposed that the Jiabula Formati...The stratigraphic sequence, framework and thickness of the abyssal-bathyal Cretaceous in Gyangze, the northern Tethyan Himalayas, South Xizang(Tibet), are revised in this paper. It is proposed that the Jiabula Formations: Chuangde Formation and Zongzhuo Formation constitute the Cretaceous in this area, in which their sequences, ages and thicknesses are distinctively different from the previous ones. The Jiabula Formation, aged from Berriasian to Santonian, is composed of black shale with intercalated turbiditic sandstone, lenticular limestone and pyrite展开更多
The Discovery of Balmeisporites from the Taipinglinchang Formation in the Jiayin Basin, Heilongjiang and Its SignificanceWAN Chuanbiao, LIU Benpei, QIAO Xiuyun, YANG Jianguo, SHAN Xuanlong and REN Yanguang (1.College ...The Discovery of Balmeisporites from the Taipinglinchang Formation in the Jiayin Basin, Heilongjiang and Its SignificanceWAN Chuanbiao, LIU Benpei, QIAO Xiuyun, YANG Jianguo, SHAN Xuanlong and REN Yanguang (1.College of Earth Science of Jilin University, Changchun 130026; 2. College of Earth Science of China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083; 3. Exploration and Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Field Company Ltd., Daqing, Helongjiang 163712; 4 College of Earth and Space of Peking University, Beijing 100871)展开更多
Discovery of the Bivalvia-Qiyangia Assemblage in the Northern Qiangtang Area and Its Stratigraphic Significances LI Qian, LU Gang, ZHANG Nen, XU Hua, TANG Zhaoxia and WEI Xiaoyan (Guangxi Institute of Regional Geologi...Discovery of the Bivalvia-Qiyangia Assemblage in the Northern Qiangtang Area and Its Stratigraphic Significances LI Qian, LU Gang, ZHANG Nen, XU Hua, TANG Zhaoxia and WEI Xiaoyan (Guangxi Institute of Regional Geological Survey, Guilin, Guangxi 541003; No. 271 Team of Geological Survey, Guangxi Bureau of Geological Exploration, Guilin, Guangxi 541100) A set of Early Jurassic freshwater Bivalvia assemblage, Qiyangia assemblage, was discovered recently from the "Qoima Co Formation" in the Duxue Mountain area in the Qiangtang Basin,展开更多
Differential Salt Tectonic Deformation and Segmentation of the Kuqa Foreland Fold-Thrust Belt, Tarim Basin, Northwest China TANG Liangjie, LI Jingchang, YU Yixin, WANG Qinghua, YANG Wenjing, XIE Huiwen, CHEN Shuping a...Differential Salt Tectonic Deformation and Segmentation of the Kuqa Foreland Fold-Thrust Belt, Tarim Basin, Northwest China TANG Liangjie, LI Jingchang, YU Yixin, WANG Qinghua, YANG Wenjing, XIE Huiwen, CHEN Shuping and PENG Gengxin (Key Laboratory for Hydrocarbon Accumulation, China University of Petroleum, Ministry of Education, Beijing 102249; Basin & Reservoir Research Center, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249; Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan; 4. Tarim Oilfield Company, PetroChina Company Ltd., Korla, Xinjiang 841000; 5.展开更多
文摘TENORM Regulation in the United States of America post-West Virginia vs.EPA Spenser Lynn,Charles Wilson,Emily Caffrey1(1.University of Alabama at Birmingham,School of Health Professions,Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences,Health Physics Program,1720 University Blvd,Birmingham,AL 35294)Abstract:The regulation of technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials(TENORM)in the United States of America consists of fragmentary rules split between the federal and state governments.
文摘Effects of High Temperature and High Humidity on the Degree of Ocular Damage Caused by 60 GHz Millimeter Wave Exposure Masami Kojima1,2,Takafumi Tasaki3,4,Toshio Kamijo5,Aki Hada5,Yukihisa Suzuki5,Masateru Ikehata6,Hiroshi Sasaki1,2(1.Division of Vision Research for Environmental Health,Medical Research Institute,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;2.Department of Ophthalmology,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;3.Division of Protein Regulation Research,Medical Research Institute;4.Department of Medical Zoology,Kanazawa Medical University,Kahoku,Japan;5.Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Graduate School of Systems Design,Tokyo Metropolitan University,Tokyo,Japan;6.Comfort Science and Engineering Laboratory,Human Science Division,Railway Technical Research Institute,Tokyo,Japan)Abstract:Millimeter waves(MMW)are pervasive in society;however,studies on the biological effects of MMWexposure are usually performed in laboratory settings not reflecting global environmental diversity.We investigated the effects of a 6 min exposure to 60 GHz MMW(wavelength,5.0 mm)at incident power densities of 200 and 300 mW cm-2 in eyes(exposed right eyes vs.unexposed left eyes)under various ambient temperature/relative humidity environments(24℃/50%,45℃/20%,and 45℃/80%)using an in vivo rabbit model.Correlations were examined with adverse ocular events,including corneal epithelial damage(assessed using fluorescein staining),corneal opacity(evaluated by slit-lamp microscopy)。
文摘“Journal of Jilin University(Science Edition)” is a comprehensive academic journal in the fields of science sponsored by Jilin University and administrated by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.The journal started publication in 1955.The original name at starting publication was “Journal of Natural Science of Northeast People University”,which was changed into “Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Jilinensis” in 1958owing to the name change of the university.
文摘Graphical abstracts(GAs)are emerging as a pivotal tool in medical literature,enhancing the dissemination and comprehension of complex clinical data through visual summaries.This editorial highlights the significant advantages of GAs,including improved clarity,increased reader engagement,and enhanced visibility of research findings.By transforming intricate scientific data into accessible visual formats,these abstracts facilitate quick and effective knowledge transfer,crucial in clinical decision-making and patient care.However,challenges such as potential data misrepresentation due to oversimplification,the skill gap in graphic design among researchers,and the lack of standardized creation guidelines pose barriers to their widespread adoption.Additionally,while software such as Adobe Illustrator,BioRender,and Canva are commonly employed to create these visuals,not all researchers may be proficient in their use.To address these issues,we recommend that academic journals establish clear guidelines and provide necessary design training to researchers.This proactive approach will ensure the creation of high-quality GAs,promote their standardization,and expand their use in clinical reporting,ultimately benefiting the medical community and improving healthcare outcomes.
文摘On the morning of January 15,the China-Laos Cultural Road Dialogue took place in Vientiane,Laos.A ceremony was held during the event to release the January 2025 special editions of China Report ASEAN(an English journal)and Champa(a Chinese-Lao bilingual journal named after the national flower of Laos which is considered a symbol of sincerity and joy).Part of the 2025“One River,One Family”Spring Festival cultural series in Laos,the event was supervised by China International Communications Group(CICG),the Chinese Embassy in Laos,and China State Railway Group Company,hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Committee and the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party(LPRP),and organized by CICG Asia-Pacific,Yunnan Daily,Yunnan International Communication Center for South and Southeast Asia,Pasaxon(“The People”newspaper in Laos),and China Railway Kunming Group.
文摘This study systematically analyzes the genre structure and linguistic features of 42 English abstracts from six internationally renowned medical journals,based on the revised CARS model proposed by Swales.The research findings indicate that medical abstracts typically follow a three-step structure:“Establishing a Research Territory-Establishing a Research Niche-Occupying the Niche”,where the steps“Research Purpose”and“Research Results”are the most frequently utilized,forming the core content of the abstracts.Within the sequence of moves,81%conform to conventional patterns,while a minority of samples exhibit unconventional structures such as inversion,cycling,and repetition.In terms of linguistic features,the present simple tense and active voice are predominantly used,reflecting the universality of the research and the author’s agency;conversely,the simple past tense and passive voice are primarily employed to describe research methods and processes.This study reveals the writing conventions of medical abstracts,providing empirical evidence and genre reference for non-native scholars in the preparation and publication of their work in international journals.
基金This paper is part of the research results of the National Social Science Fund Project(Project No.:21XYY015)Hainan Provincial Education Reform Project(Project No.:Hnjg2023-136)。
文摘English for Specific Academic Purposes(ESAP)focuses on English language skills in specific disciplines or research fields,and has played an important role in international communication in recent years.This paper aims to explore the relationship between ESAP,the output of academic paper abstracts,and international communication effectiveness,so as to provide new ideas for enhancing international communication effectiveness.Through a questionnaire survey and combined with the structural equation model analysis method,the results show that the improvement of ESAP has a positive effect on the output of academic paper abstracts and international communication effectiveness;the output of academic paper abstracts can also positively enhance international communication effectiveness;meanwhile,the output of academic paper abstracts has a significant mediating effect.
文摘The monumental second edition Petroleum Geology of China has been published by the Petroleum Industry Press.This definitive work was compiled under the leadership of Academician Zhai Guangming,a preeminent authority in petroleum exploration.As the culmination of eight years of dedicated effort by over a thousand experts and scholars,this monumental publication comprises 25 volumes(bound in 32 books).
文摘On March l3th,the three-day Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics-Spring Edition 2025 concluded successfully at the National Exhibition andConvention Center(Shanghai).This bustling event,carrying the expectationsof the industry,conveyed the enthusiasm for business cooperation in China'stextile industry at the beginning of 2025 through its exhibition data.
文摘Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.
文摘Acta Geologica Sinica(English Edition)is a bimonthly,SCI-indexed academic journal produced by the Geological Society of China.With the latest 2023 Impact Factor of 2.1,it has long been indexed by many international databases and websites,such as SCI,CA,BIG,etc.Internationally,the journal cooperates with John Wiley&Sons,Inc.to publish the electronic version;all papers can be downloaded online.Contributors wishing to submit,read,enquire and download can log in via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ags.
文摘Natural Environment during the Living Period of Early Human and Gigantic Ape in West Hubei CHENG Jie, ZHENG Shaohua, GAO Zhenji, ZHANG Zhaoqun, FENG Xiaobo, and WANG Xiaoning (School of Earth Science and Mineral Resources, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083; Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100044; Department of Urban and Environment, Peking University, Beijing 100871; Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology of Hubei Province, Wuhan, Hubei 430077; Enshi Museum, Enshi, Hubei 445000)
文摘The stratigraphic sequence, framework and thickness of the abyssal-bathyal Cretaceous in Gyangze, the northern Tethyan Himalayas, South Xizang(Tibet), are revised in this paper. It is proposed that the Jiabula Formations: Chuangde Formation and Zongzhuo Formation constitute the Cretaceous in this area, in which their sequences, ages and thicknesses are distinctively different from the previous ones. The Jiabula Formation, aged from Berriasian to Santonian, is composed of black shale with intercalated turbiditic sandstone, lenticular limestone and pyrite
文摘The Discovery of Balmeisporites from the Taipinglinchang Formation in the Jiayin Basin, Heilongjiang and Its SignificanceWAN Chuanbiao, LIU Benpei, QIAO Xiuyun, YANG Jianguo, SHAN Xuanlong and REN Yanguang (1.College of Earth Science of Jilin University, Changchun 130026; 2. College of Earth Science of China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083; 3. Exploration and Development Research Institute of Daqing Oil Field Company Ltd., Daqing, Helongjiang 163712; 4 College of Earth and Space of Peking University, Beijing 100871)
文摘Discovery of the Bivalvia-Qiyangia Assemblage in the Northern Qiangtang Area and Its Stratigraphic Significances LI Qian, LU Gang, ZHANG Nen, XU Hua, TANG Zhaoxia and WEI Xiaoyan (Guangxi Institute of Regional Geological Survey, Guilin, Guangxi 541003; No. 271 Team of Geological Survey, Guangxi Bureau of Geological Exploration, Guilin, Guangxi 541100) A set of Early Jurassic freshwater Bivalvia assemblage, Qiyangia assemblage, was discovered recently from the "Qoima Co Formation" in the Duxue Mountain area in the Qiangtang Basin,
文摘Differential Salt Tectonic Deformation and Segmentation of the Kuqa Foreland Fold-Thrust Belt, Tarim Basin, Northwest China TANG Liangjie, LI Jingchang, YU Yixin, WANG Qinghua, YANG Wenjing, XIE Huiwen, CHEN Shuping and PENG Gengxin (Key Laboratory for Hydrocarbon Accumulation, China University of Petroleum, Ministry of Education, Beijing 102249; Basin & Reservoir Research Center, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249; Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Japan; 4. Tarim Oilfield Company, PetroChina Company Ltd., Korla, Xinjiang 841000; 5.
