The Xuan Dai Bay,located in Phu Yen Province,Vietnam,is one of the most traditional and important aquaculture areas of the country.Using physico-chemical methods to evaluate the environmental quality of the bay shows ...The Xuan Dai Bay,located in Phu Yen Province,Vietnam,is one of the most traditional and important aquaculture areas of the country.Using physico-chemical methods to evaluate the environmental quality of the bay shows that the area is contaminated with nutrients.However,it is necessary to clarify the level of pollution and the impact of polluting factors on biological communities and ecological status in the area.Two marine biotic indices AZTI’s marine biotic index(AMBI)and multivariate-AMBI(M-AMBI)were used to shed light on these issues.This research reveals the outcomes of applying these indicators in evaluating the ecological status in the area.The results show that the environment of the Xuan Dai Bay is being polluted.The most severe pollution level is at stations close to denser farms sites;while the lower pollution is found at stations near the mouth of the bay.The benthic community was imbalanced at all sampling stations,ranging from mild to moderate levels;while the ecological status is moderate,except good-high quality status close to the mouth.展开更多
Objective:To test two theories from traditional Chinese medicine:'exterior -interior relationship between the lung and large intestine' and 'treating from the intestine principle for lung disorders'.Th...Objective:To test two theories from traditional Chinese medicine:'exterior -interior relationship between the lung and large intestine' and 'treating from the intestine principle for lung disorders'.The influence of intestine-based treatment using Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang (XBCQT) on the concentration of three trace elements-copper (Cu),zinc (Zn),and manganese (Mn)-was observed in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,large intestine,and stomach of rats suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods:Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided randomly and equally into five groups:control;model;Fei treatment (A);Chang treatment (B);and Fei-Chang treatment (C).A rat model of COPD was prepared by tracheal injection of lipopolysaccharide plus exposure to cigarette smoke.Treatments with medicinal herbs started day-22 of administration and exposure to cigarette smoke for 7 days.The control group and model group were administered physiologic (0.9%) saline solution via the stomach.After 7 days of intervention,the tissues of the lung,small intestine,large intestine,and stomach were removed.Inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy was used to detect the levels of Cu,Zn,and Mn in those tissues.Results:Compared with the control group,the Cu concentration in the tissues of the small intestine,large intestine,and stomach increased significantly in the model group (P <.05);the Mn concentration in the tissues of the lung,large intestine,and stomach increased significantly in the model group (P <.05);the Zn concentration in the tissues of the lung and large intestine decreased significantly in the model group (P <.05).In comparison of the model group:the Cu concentration in the tissues of the lung and large intestine decreased significantly in the B group (P <.05);the Mn concentration in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,and large intestine decreased significantly in the B group (P <.05);the Zn concentration in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,and large intestine increased significantly in the B group (P <.05).For the A group versus C group comparison,the Zn concentration in the tissues of the small intestine and stomach increased significantly in the latter (P <.05).Conclusion:This study showed that 'treating from the intestine' using Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang and its modified formulae can regulate the concentration of trace elements in the main organs of COPD rats.This may be one of the mechanisms for intestine-based treatment for COPD.展开更多
Dr. Xuan Guowei has been engaged in medical practice, teaching and scientific research on dermatosis for nearly 40 years, and is famous for his meticulous scholarship and outstanding art of healing. The following are ...Dr. Xuan Guowei has been engaged in medical practice, teaching and scientific research on dermatosis for nearly 40 years, and is famous for his meticulous scholarship and outstanding art of healing. The following are some examples of his unique academic ideas and creative clinical practice.展开更多
Xuan paper, one of the four treasures of China, is ideal for calligraphy and painting. Itwon a gold prize at the Panama Fair a century ago. Xuan paper was first made in Xuanzhou (Anhui Province today) during the Tang ...Xuan paper, one of the four treasures of China, is ideal for calligraphy and painting. Itwon a gold prize at the Panama Fair a century ago. Xuan paper was first made in Xuanzhou (Anhui Province today) during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The paper gets its name from Xuancheng where the raw materials for making paper were bought and sold. There are two kinds of Xuan paper—raw Xuan and processed Xuan in different lengths. The first is good for calligraphy and flower and bird paintings and the latter is best for figure drawing.展开更多
Qianlong Xuan paper, lost two hundred years ago, was reproduced by engineers in Red-Star Xuan Paper Limited Liability Company of China. Its remarkable performance and profound historical value are highly regarded by a...Qianlong Xuan paper, lost two hundred years ago, was reproduced by engineers in Red-Star Xuan Paper Limited Liability Company of China. Its remarkable performance and profound historical value are highly regarded by artists and the paper commands very high price in the commercial market. Ink penetrates and spreads optimally in the paper and the words exhibit clear edges with small fluctuations because of the desirable wettability and wicking. These characteristics make it stand out from three Xuan paper samples. The good wettahility, verified by contact angle measurements, is an essential prerequisite to strong wicking. Attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy is performed to determine the chemical structure of Qianlong Xuan paper and the relatively large hydrogen bonding ratio contributes to the hydrophilicity. The microstructure investigated by scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy reveals wide fibers and a uniform fiber arrangement with good connectivity, dense network, as well as rough fiber surface. These unique properties endow Qianlong Xuan paper with strong wicking to improve the ink expression.展开更多
When Xuan Qiwu said"I'm struggling towards a better life for my brothers and sisters"(his hands points to those colleagues outside a huge glass wall),I finally understood why IAT(Xuan's auto design c...When Xuan Qiwu said"I'm struggling towards a better life for my brothers and sisters"(his hands points to those colleagues outside a huge glass wall),I finally understood why IAT(Xuan's auto design company)could get together over one hundred most talented people,while other auto companies cried for"brains"every day.展开更多
I have a best friend・His name is Li Xuan・We live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school.Li Xuan is a kind and clever boy.He always smiles and is ready to help others.One day,I had a problem with my math ho...I have a best friend・His name is Li Xuan・We live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school.Li Xuan is a kind and clever boy.He always smiles and is ready to help others.One day,I had a problem with my math homework and I was very worried.展开更多
基金A project at the Joint Vietnam-Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Center under contract No.1113/QD-TTNDVN.
文摘The Xuan Dai Bay,located in Phu Yen Province,Vietnam,is one of the most traditional and important aquaculture areas of the country.Using physico-chemical methods to evaluate the environmental quality of the bay shows that the area is contaminated with nutrients.However,it is necessary to clarify the level of pollution and the impact of polluting factors on biological communities and ecological status in the area.Two marine biotic indices AZTI’s marine biotic index(AMBI)and multivariate-AMBI(M-AMBI)were used to shed light on these issues.This research reveals the outcomes of applying these indicators in evaluating the ecological status in the area.The results show that the environment of the Xuan Dai Bay is being polluted.The most severe pollution level is at stations close to denser farms sites;while the lower pollution is found at stations near the mouth of the bay.The benthic community was imbalanced at all sampling stations,ranging from mild to moderate levels;while the ecological status is moderate,except good-high quality status close to the mouth.
文摘Objective:To test two theories from traditional Chinese medicine:'exterior -interior relationship between the lung and large intestine' and 'treating from the intestine principle for lung disorders'.The influence of intestine-based treatment using Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang (XBCQT) on the concentration of three trace elements-copper (Cu),zinc (Zn),and manganese (Mn)-was observed in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,large intestine,and stomach of rats suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods:Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided randomly and equally into five groups:control;model;Fei treatment (A);Chang treatment (B);and Fei-Chang treatment (C).A rat model of COPD was prepared by tracheal injection of lipopolysaccharide plus exposure to cigarette smoke.Treatments with medicinal herbs started day-22 of administration and exposure to cigarette smoke for 7 days.The control group and model group were administered physiologic (0.9%) saline solution via the stomach.After 7 days of intervention,the tissues of the lung,small intestine,large intestine,and stomach were removed.Inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy was used to detect the levels of Cu,Zn,and Mn in those tissues.Results:Compared with the control group,the Cu concentration in the tissues of the small intestine,large intestine,and stomach increased significantly in the model group (P <.05);the Mn concentration in the tissues of the lung,large intestine,and stomach increased significantly in the model group (P <.05);the Zn concentration in the tissues of the lung and large intestine decreased significantly in the model group (P <.05).In comparison of the model group:the Cu concentration in the tissues of the lung and large intestine decreased significantly in the B group (P <.05);the Mn concentration in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,and large intestine decreased significantly in the B group (P <.05);the Zn concentration in the tissues of the lung,small intestine,and large intestine increased significantly in the B group (P <.05).For the A group versus C group comparison,the Zn concentration in the tissues of the small intestine and stomach increased significantly in the latter (P <.05).Conclusion:This study showed that 'treating from the intestine' using Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang and its modified formulae can regulate the concentration of trace elements in the main organs of COPD rats.This may be one of the mechanisms for intestine-based treatment for COPD.
文摘Dr. Xuan Guowei has been engaged in medical practice, teaching and scientific research on dermatosis for nearly 40 years, and is famous for his meticulous scholarship and outstanding art of healing. The following are some examples of his unique academic ideas and creative clinical practice.
文摘Xuan paper, one of the four treasures of China, is ideal for calligraphy and painting. Itwon a gold prize at the Panama Fair a century ago. Xuan paper was first made in Xuanzhou (Anhui Province today) during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The paper gets its name from Xuancheng where the raw materials for making paper were bought and sold. There are two kinds of Xuan paper—raw Xuan and processed Xuan in different lengths. The first is good for calligraphy and flower and bird paintings and the latter is best for figure drawing.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Programs of China (No. 2011CB922102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 11374141)the City University of Hong Kong Strategic Research Grant (SRG, No. 7004188)
文摘Qianlong Xuan paper, lost two hundred years ago, was reproduced by engineers in Red-Star Xuan Paper Limited Liability Company of China. Its remarkable performance and profound historical value are highly regarded by artists and the paper commands very high price in the commercial market. Ink penetrates and spreads optimally in the paper and the words exhibit clear edges with small fluctuations because of the desirable wettability and wicking. These characteristics make it stand out from three Xuan paper samples. The good wettahility, verified by contact angle measurements, is an essential prerequisite to strong wicking. Attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy is performed to determine the chemical structure of Qianlong Xuan paper and the relatively large hydrogen bonding ratio contributes to the hydrophilicity. The microstructure investigated by scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy reveals wide fibers and a uniform fiber arrangement with good connectivity, dense network, as well as rough fiber surface. These unique properties endow Qianlong Xuan paper with strong wicking to improve the ink expression.
文摘When Xuan Qiwu said"I'm struggling towards a better life for my brothers and sisters"(his hands points to those colleagues outside a huge glass wall),I finally understood why IAT(Xuan's auto design company)could get together over one hundred most talented people,while other auto companies cried for"brains"every day.
文摘I have a best friend・His name is Li Xuan・We live in the same neighborhood and go to the same school.Li Xuan is a kind and clever boy.He always smiles and is ready to help others.One day,I had a problem with my math homework and I was very worried.
