We used GIS and maximum entropy to predict the potential distribution of six snake species belong to three families in Kroumiria（Northwestern Tunisia）： Natricidae（Natrix maura and Natrix astreptophora）, Colubrida...We used GIS and maximum entropy to predict the potential distribution of six snake species belong to three families in Kroumiria（Northwestern Tunisia）： Natricidae（Natrix maura and Natrix astreptophora）, Colubridae（Hemorrhois hippocrepis, Coronella girondica and Macroprotodon mauritanicus）, and Lamprophiidae（Malpolon insignitus）. The suitable habitat for each species was modelled using the maximum entropy algorithm, combining presence field data（collected during 16 years：2000–2015） with a set of seven environmental variables（mean annual precipitation, elevation, slope gradient,aspect, distance to watercourses, land surface temperature and normalized Differential Vegetation Index. The relative importance of these environmental variables was evaluated by jackknife tests and the predictive power of our models was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic. The main explicative variables of the species distribution were distance from streams and elevation, with contributions ranging from 60 to 77 and from 10 to 25%,respectively. Our study provided the first habitat suitability models for snakes in Kroumiria and this information can be used by conservation biologists and land managers concerned with preserving snakes in Kroumiria.展开更多
Metallic glasses(MGs)exhibit exceptional mechanical properties,but their application is often limited by brittleness.At elevated temperatures near the glass transition(T_(g)),they undergo homogeneous viscoplastic defo...Metallic glasses(MGs)exhibit exceptional mechanical properties,but their application is often limited by brittleness.At elevated temperatures near the glass transition(T_(g)),they undergo homogeneous viscoplastic deformation,a regime commonly described using free volume(FV)theory.Despite its prevalence,the quantitative accuracy and applicability of FV models,particularly for transient behaviors,remain under investigation.This study examines the homogeneous rheology of a LaCeYNiAl high-entropy MG(HEMG)between 475 K and 490 K,and critically assesses the relevance of two prominent FV model formulations.Experimental characterization includes dynamic mechanical analysis and uniaxial tensile tests across various strain rates.The tensile data are subsequently analyzed using two elasto-viscoplastic constitutive frameworks incorporating distinct FV evolution kinetics:Spaepen's original formulation(model 1),and the bimolecular annihilation kinetics proposed by Van den Beukel/Sietsma(model 2).Our analysis reveals that model 1,when applied to steady-state flow,yields physically inconsistent negative parameters,calling its validity for homogeneous deformation into question.Model 2 demonstrates better qualitative agreement with the experimental stress–strain curves but still fails to accurately reproduce the stress overshoot features.Moreover,fitting model 2 requires unphysically low Young's modulus values and produces unusual negative apparent activation energies for key kinetic parameters,suggesting limitations in the model structure(e.g.,neglecting explicit viscoelasticity)or possibly unique behavior in HEMGs.These findings highlight significant shortcomings of standard FV models in quantitatively capturing the homogeneous deformation of this HEMG,particularly its transient characteristics,and underscore the need for more refined constitutive descriptions.展开更多
The method of cloud model with entropy weight was adopted for the prediction of rock burst classification. Some main factors of rock burst including the uniaxial compressive strength （σc）, the tensile strength （σ...The method of cloud model with entropy weight was adopted for the prediction of rock burst classification. Some main factors of rock burst including the uniaxial compressive strength （σc）, the tensile strength （σt）, the tangential stress （σθ）, the rock brittleness coefficient （σc/σt）, the stress coefficient （σθ /σc） and the elastic energy index （Wet） are chosen to establish evaluation index system. The entropy？cloud model and criterion are obtained through 209 sets of rock burst samples from underground rock projects. The sensitivity of indicators is analyzed and 209 sets of rock burst samples are discriminated by this model. The discriminant results of the entropy-cloud model are compared with those of Bayes, KNN and RF methods. The results show that the sensitivity order of those factors from high to low is σ_θ /σ_c, σ_θ, W_（ct）, σ_c/σ_t, σ_t, σ_c, and the entropy-cloud model has higher accuracy than Bayes, K-Nearest Neighbor algorithm （KNN） and Random Forest （RF） methods.展开更多
Incorporating private and working lands into protected area networks could mitigate the isolation state of protected areas(PAs) and improve the efficiency of conservation.But how to select patches of land for conserva...Incorporating private and working lands into protected area networks could mitigate the isolation state of protected areas(PAs) and improve the efficiency of conservation.But how to select patches of land for conservation is still a troublesome issue.In this study, the MaxEnt model and irreplaceability index were applied to guide marsh conservation in the Nenjiang River Basin, Northeast China.According to the high accuracy of the MaxEnt model predictions(i.e., the average AUC value = 0.933), the Wuyuer River and Zhalong marshes in the downstream reaches of Wuyuer River are the optimal habitat for the Red-crowned crane and migratory waterfowls.There are 22 marsh patches selected by the patch irreplaceability index for conservation, of which 12 patches had been included in the current network of protected areas.The other 10 patches of marsh(amounting to 1096 km^2) far from human disturbances with high NDVI(up to 0.8) and close distance to water(less than 100 m), which are excluded from the existing network of PAs, should be implemented conservation easement programs to improve the protection efficiency of conservation.Specifically, the marshes at Taha, Tangchi, and Lamadian should be given priority for conservation and restoration to reintroduce migratory waterfowls, as this would lessen the current isolation state of the Zhalong National Nature Reserve.展开更多
The spatial interaction model is an effective way to explore the geographical disparities inherent in the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) by simulating spatial flows. The traditional gravity model implies the hypothesis...The spatial interaction model is an effective way to explore the geographical disparities inherent in the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) by simulating spatial flows. The traditional gravity model implies the hypothesis of equilibrium points without any reference to when or how to achieve it. In this paper, a dynamic gravity model was established based on the Maximum Entropy(MaxEnt) theory to estimate and monitor the interconnection intensity and dynamic characters of bilateral relations. In order to detect the determinants of interconnection intensity, a Geodetector method was applied to identify and evaluate the determinants of spatial networks in five dimensions. The empirical study clearly demonstrates a heterogeneous and non-circular spatial structure. The main driving forces of spatial-temporal evolution are foreign direct investment, tourism and railway infrastructure construction, while determinants in different sub-regions show obvious spatial differentiation. Southeast Asian countries are typically multi-island area where aviation infrastructure plays a more important role. North and Central Asian countries regard oil as a pillar industry where power and port facilities have a greater impact on the interconnection. While Western Asian countries are mostly influenced by the railway infrastructure, Eastern European countries already have relatively robust infrastructure where tariff policies provide a greater impetus.展开更多
基金Funding support for this work was provided by the Silvo-Pastoral Institute of Tabarka
文摘We used GIS and maximum entropy to predict the potential distribution of six snake species belong to three families in Kroumiria（Northwestern Tunisia）： Natricidae（Natrix maura and Natrix astreptophora）, Colubridae（Hemorrhois hippocrepis, Coronella girondica and Macroprotodon mauritanicus）, and Lamprophiidae（Malpolon insignitus）. The suitable habitat for each species was modelled using the maximum entropy algorithm, combining presence field data（collected during 16 years：2000–2015） with a set of seven environmental variables（mean annual precipitation, elevation, slope gradient,aspect, distance to watercourses, land surface temperature and normalized Differential Vegetation Index. The relative importance of these environmental variables was evaluated by jackknife tests and the predictive power of our models was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic. The main explicative variables of the species distribution were distance from streams and elevation, with contributions ranging from 60 to 77 and from 10 to 25%,respectively. Our study provided the first habitat suitability models for snakes in Kroumiria and this information can be used by conservation biologists and land managers concerned with preserving snakes in Kroumiria.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52271153 and 12472069)the Natural Science Basic Research Plan for Distinguished Young Scholars in Shaanxi Province(Grant No.2021JC-12)。
文摘Metallic glasses(MGs)exhibit exceptional mechanical properties,but their application is often limited by brittleness.At elevated temperatures near the glass transition(T_(g)),they undergo homogeneous viscoplastic deformation,a regime commonly described using free volume(FV)theory.Despite its prevalence,the quantitative accuracy and applicability of FV models,particularly for transient behaviors,remain under investigation.This study examines the homogeneous rheology of a LaCeYNiAl high-entropy MG(HEMG)between 475 K and 490 K,and critically assesses the relevance of two prominent FV model formulations.Experimental characterization includes dynamic mechanical analysis and uniaxial tensile tests across various strain rates.The tensile data are subsequently analyzed using two elasto-viscoplastic constitutive frameworks incorporating distinct FV evolution kinetics:Spaepen's original formulation(model 1),and the bimolecular annihilation kinetics proposed by Van den Beukel/Sietsma(model 2).Our analysis reveals that model 1,when applied to steady-state flow,yields physically inconsistent negative parameters,calling its validity for homogeneous deformation into question.Model 2 demonstrates better qualitative agreement with the experimental stress–strain curves but still fails to accurately reproduce the stress overshoot features.Moreover,fitting model 2 requires unphysically low Young's modulus values and produces unusual negative apparent activation energies for key kinetic parameters,suggesting limitations in the model structure(e.g.,neglecting explicit viscoelasticity)or possibly unique behavior in HEMGs.These findings highlight significant shortcomings of standard FV models in quantitatively capturing the homogeneous deformation of this HEMG,particularly its transient characteristics,and underscore the need for more refined constitutive descriptions.
基金Projects(51474252,51274253)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2015CX005)supported by the Innovation Driven Plan of Central South University,ChinaProject(2016zzts095)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The method of cloud model with entropy weight was adopted for the prediction of rock burst classification. Some main factors of rock burst including the uniaxial compressive strength （σc）, the tensile strength （σt）, the tangential stress （σθ）, the rock brittleness coefficient （σc/σt）, the stress coefficient （σθ /σc） and the elastic energy index （Wet） are chosen to establish evaluation index system. The entropy？cloud model and criterion are obtained through 209 sets of rock burst samples from underground rock projects. The sensitivity of indicators is analyzed and 209 sets of rock burst samples are discriminated by this model. The discriminant results of the entropy-cloud model are compared with those of Bayes, KNN and RF methods. The results show that the sensitivity order of those factors from high to low is σ_θ /σ_c, σ_θ, W_（ct）, σ_c/σ_t, σ_t, σ_c, and the entropy-cloud model has higher accuracy than Bayes, K-Nearest Neighbor algorithm （KNN） and Random Forest （RF） methods.
基金Under the auspices of National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFA0600401)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences from Chinese Academy of Sciences+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds in Heilongjiang Provincial Universities(No.135209252,135309359)the Philosophy and Social Sciences Research Plan of Heilongjiang Province(No.16JLC01)
文摘Incorporating private and working lands into protected area networks could mitigate the isolation state of protected areas(PAs) and improve the efficiency of conservation.But how to select patches of land for conservation is still a troublesome issue.In this study, the MaxEnt model and irreplaceability index were applied to guide marsh conservation in the Nenjiang River Basin, Northeast China.According to the high accuracy of the MaxEnt model predictions(i.e., the average AUC value = 0.933), the Wuyuer River and Zhalong marshes in the downstream reaches of Wuyuer River are the optimal habitat for the Red-crowned crane and migratory waterfowls.There are 22 marsh patches selected by the patch irreplaceability index for conservation, of which 12 patches had been included in the current network of protected areas.The other 10 patches of marsh(amounting to 1096 km^2) far from human disturbances with high NDVI(up to 0.8) and close distance to water(less than 100 m), which are excluded from the existing network of PAs, should be implemented conservation easement programs to improve the protection efficiency of conservation.Specifically, the marshes at Taha, Tangchi, and Lamadian should be given priority for conservation and restoration to reintroduce migratory waterfowls, as this would lessen the current isolation state of the Zhalong National Nature Reserve.
基金the auspices of A Category of Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA20010101)。
文摘The spatial interaction model is an effective way to explore the geographical disparities inherent in the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI) by simulating spatial flows. The traditional gravity model implies the hypothesis of equilibrium points without any reference to when or how to achieve it. In this paper, a dynamic gravity model was established based on the Maximum Entropy(MaxEnt) theory to estimate and monitor the interconnection intensity and dynamic characters of bilateral relations. In order to detect the determinants of interconnection intensity, a Geodetector method was applied to identify and evaluate the determinants of spatial networks in five dimensions. The empirical study clearly demonstrates a heterogeneous and non-circular spatial structure. The main driving forces of spatial-temporal evolution are foreign direct investment, tourism and railway infrastructure construction, while determinants in different sub-regions show obvious spatial differentiation. Southeast Asian countries are typically multi-island area where aviation infrastructure plays a more important role. North and Central Asian countries regard oil as a pillar industry where power and port facilities have a greater impact on the interconnection. While Western Asian countries are mostly influenced by the railway infrastructure, Eastern European countries already have relatively robust infrastructure where tariff policies provide a greater impetus.
