HIV infection continues to pose a significant global health challenge,with subSaharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden.The replication cycle of HIV is fundamentally driven by intricate molecular interactions.T...HIV infection continues to pose a significant global health challenge,with subSaharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden.The replication cycle of HIV is fundamentally driven by intricate molecular interactions.This study investigates the competitive biochemical interplay between reverse transcriptase(RT)and integrase(IN)enzymes,employing a fractional calculus framework to model their mutual inhibitory effects.Through the application of fixed-point theory and Picard stability analysis,the existence,uniqueness,and stability of the fractional-order system are rigorously established.The role of RT-IN enzymatic competition in influencing HIV replication dynamics is elucidated through global sensitivity analysis using Latin Hypercube Sampling.Furthermore,the model incorporates memory-dependent characteristics by examining three distinct fractional operators,namely,the Caputo,Caputo-Fabrizio,and Atangana-Baleanu operators in the Caputo sense,thereby elucidating their respective influences on system behavior.The Atangana-Baleanu operator,in particular,demonstrates an enhanced capacity to capture the complex,synergistic processes underpinning HIV progression.This research provides a critical nexus between molecular virology and applied mathematics,offering foundational insights for the advancement of more precise and targeted therapeutic strategies against HIV.展开更多
Human life is invaluable,and timely efforts are crucial to rescue individuals trapped under debris following an earthquake.To identify opportunities for improving post-earthquake search and rescue(SAR)robotics,we get ...Human life is invaluable,and timely efforts are crucial to rescue individuals trapped under debris following an earthquake.To identify opportunities for improving post-earthquake search and rescue(SAR)robotics,we get insights through four different sources:(i)A literature review of disaster robotics and victim psychology,(ii)A public survey on earthquake awareness and their view of rescue robots,(iii)Semi-structured interviews with first responders,and(iv)Responses from GenAI chatbots which were prompted to assume the role of expert rescuers.The triangulated analysis show that there are challenges in mobility,autonomy,communication,situational awareness,and human-robot collaboration.The public respondents showed high acceptance of robot-assisted rescue and prioritised survivor detection,sensing,and communication as essential functionalities of robots.The experts expressed limitations in current equipment,the need for improved victim localisation,and interest in XR-based training and robot-assisted debris handling.The GenAI chatbots highlighted structural risk assessment,multi-sensor fusion,and supervised autonomy.Therefore,this study identifies critical robot features,outlines multi-modal interaction requirements,and highlights gaps in current SAR practice.These findings offer robot design directions for developing effective,trustworthy SAR robots,which can be integrated to future response disaster-workflows.展开更多
As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple q...As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple quantum dot structure.Through calculation and simulation,it is found that concurrence is mainly affected by the interdot coupling strength t,Coulomb interactionU,temperature T,and electrode coupling G.Through comparative studies with parallel triple quantum dot structures,we demonstrate that the triangular geometry exhibits significantly enhanced concurrence under identical conditions.In addition,under the condition that concurrence exceeds 0.9,the functional relationship between t and U is obtained through simulation,which provides theoretical support for quantum dot regulation under high entanglement.Finally,we demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a three-qubit quantum gate,using the Toffoli gate as a representative example,under the condition that the triangular triple quantum dot system maintains high entanglement.展开更多
Density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to investigate the adsorption behavior of NH_(3),AsH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4)molecules on both pristine and mono-vacancy phosphorene sheets.The pristine pho...Density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to investigate the adsorption behavior of NH_(3),AsH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4)molecules on both pristine and mono-vacancy phosphorene sheets.The pristine phosphorene surface showsweak physisorption with all the gasmolecules,inducing onlyminor changes in its structural and electronic properties.However,the introduction ofmono-vacancies significantly enhances the interaction strength with NH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4).These variations are attributed to substantial charge redistribution and orbital hybridization in the presence of defects.The defective phosphorene sheet also exhibits enhanced adsorption energies,along with favorable sensitivity and recovery characteristics,highlighting its potential as a promising gas sensor for NH_(3),AsH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4)at ambient conditions.展开更多
As a common electronic adhesive,ultraviolet(UV)curing polyurethane acrylate adhesive has both flexibility and wear resistance of polyurethane,excellent weather resistance and optical properties of acrylate.Despite the...As a common electronic adhesive,ultraviolet(UV)curing polyurethane acrylate adhesive has both flexibility and wear resistance of polyurethane,excellent weather resistance and optical properties of acrylate.Despite the extensive applications,it is still difficult to solve the problems caused by the shrinkage of adhesive.Here,a new type of photosensitive adhesive for bonding electronic components based on supramolecular interaction was designed and synthesized.The supramolecular interaction of cyclodextrin and adamantane moieties introduced into the adhesive polymer entitles the viscosity of the adhesive to rise rapidly during use,thereby preventing adhesive loss and dislocation of electronic components.UV light could further cure the adhesive and position the electronic components.The adhesive shrunk<2%when cured by UV light,so it can be used for electronic packaging and high-resolution,defect-free lithography.展开更多
Drought has the potential to induce extensive defoliation in forest trees.However,the responses of non-structural carbohydrates(NSCs,including soluble sugar and starch)to the combined effects of drought and defoliatio...Drought has the potential to induce extensive defoliation in forest trees.However,the responses of non-structural carbohydrates(NSCs,including soluble sugar and starch)to the combined effects of drought and defoliation remain to be elucidated,particularly in pine trees.In this study,we investigated the interactive effects of drought and defoliation on the contents of NSCs in five organs(new and old needles,twigs,stems,as well as roots)of Chinese pine(Pinus tabuliformis)seedlings.We sampled two batches of the seedlings at 30 and 50 days,respectively.Our results showed that Chinese pine could tolerate mild drought,but severe drought significantly decreased the content of soluble sugars in all organs.Defoliation initially suppressed the photosynthetic rate and significantly reduced the soluble sugar content in all organs.However,after 50 days,this effect was substantially mitigated by the new needle growth.Starch content in twigs,stems,and roots was found to be more vulnerable to defoliation than to drought.A significant interactive effect existed between drought and defoliation on NSCs,with defoliation exacerbating the negative impact of drought on the accumulation of NSCs,especially in new needles and roots.These findings highlight the complex effects of defoliation on NSCs during drought,underscoring critical implications for the management and economic value of Chinese pine forests.展开更多
Cytochrome c(cyt c)is released from mitochondria into the cytosol upon apoptotic stimulation,ultimately triggering programmed cell death.Recent studies have revealed that transfer RNA(tRNA)interacts with cyt c,impedin...Cytochrome c(cyt c)is released from mitochondria into the cytosol upon apoptotic stimulation,ultimately triggering programmed cell death.Recent studies have revealed that transfer RNA(tRNA)interacts with cyt c,impeding the formation of the apoptosome complex and thereby suppressing apoptosis.To elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying the interaction between cyt c and tRNA,nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)-based chemical shift perturbation and intensity analysis were employed to characterize the binding interface between cyt c and tRNAphe.The findings demonstrate that cyt c primarily engages with tRNAphe through its 70–85Ω-loop and N-terminalα-helix.This interaction sterically hinders the accessibility of small molecules,such as H_(2)O_(2),to the hydrophobic pocket of cyt c,consequently attenuating its peroxidase activity.Furthermore,oxidative modification of cyt c,particularly the carbonylation of positively charged lysine residues,weakens this interaction.展开更多
Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is e...Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is essential for uncovering urban cooling mechanisms and developing strategies for heat-mitigation urban design.Therefore,this study employed one-way ANOVA and Duncan's multiple comparison to test compare the significant differences of LST among LCZs 1-6,and applied the XGBoost model to quantify the interactive effects of building and green space indicators on LST,and to identify the threshold ranges of their cooling effects.The results showed that LCZ 2 exhibited the highest LST,while LCZ 4 recorded the lowest.Average building volume(BAV),building coverage ratio(BCR),green cover area(GCA),and the total edge length of green space(GTE)were identified as the key indicators driving the interactive effects on LST.In LCZ 2,when BAV exceeded 1800 m^(3),the interaction of higher GCA and GTE contributed to lower LST.When BCR was less than 0.6 in LCZs 4-5,lower GCA and GTE values enhanced the LST reduction.The results provided a strategic basis for urban thermal environment mitigation and sustainable development under the LCZ framework.展开更多
Existing quantitative trait locus(QTL)mapping had low efficiency in identifying small-effect and closely linked QTL-by-environment interactions(QEIs)in recombinant inbred lines(RILs),especially in the era of global cl...Existing quantitative trait locus(QTL)mapping had low efficiency in identifying small-effect and closely linked QTL-by-environment interactions(QEIs)in recombinant inbred lines(RILs),especially in the era of global climate change.To address this challenge,here we integrate the compressed variance component mixed model with our GCIM to propose 3vGCIM for identifying QEIs in RILs,and extend 3vGCIM-random to 3vGCIM-fixed.3vGCIM integrates genome-wide scanning with machine learning,significantly improving power.In the mixed full model,we consider all possible effects and control for all possible polygenic backgrounds.In simulation studies,3vGCIM exhibits higher power(∼92.00%),higher accuracy of the estimates for QTL position(∼1.900 cM2)and effect(∼0.050),and lower false positive rate(∼0.48‰)and false negative rate(<8.10%)in three environments of 300 RILs each than ICIM(47.57%;3.607 cM2,0.583;2.81‰;52.43%)and MCIM(60.30%;5.279 cM2,0.274;2.17‰;39.70%).In the real data analysis of rice yield-related traits in 240 RILs,3vGCIM mines more known genes(57–60)and known gene-by-environment interactions(GEIs)(14–19)and candidate GEIs(21–23)than ICIM(27,2,and 7),and MCIM(21,1,and 3),especially in small-effect and linked QTLs and QEIs.This makes 3vGCIM a powerful and sensitive tool for QTL mapping and molecular QTL mapping.展开更多
Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthes...Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthesized two structurally similar Ag14 nanoclusters with different phosphine stabilizers,which demonstrated opposite PL behaviors in solution and crystalline states.The Ag14 nanocluster stabilized by P(Ph-OMe)_(3) ligands exhibited a higher PL intensity compared to the one stabilized by P(Ph-F)_(3) ligands,which was attributed to the stronger electron-donating ability of the P(Ph-OMe)_(3) ligand that improved ligand-to-metal charge transfer efficiency.In contrast,the P(Ph-F)_(3) stabilized Ag14 crystals displayed greater PL intensity than the Ag14 cluster crystal with a-OMe surface,which was due to stronger intermolecular interactions within the cluster lattice of the former that limited non-radiative energy loss and thus enhanced PL.Overall,this work aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of the fluorescence in cluster-based nanomaterials,which will be beneficial for their downstream applications.展开更多
Globally,mealtimes provide key insights into cultural and social values and practices.We examine mealtime environments and eating practices in two different African settings using quantitative observational and questi...Globally,mealtimes provide key insights into cultural and social values and practices.We examine mealtime environments and eating practices in two different African settings using quantitative observational and questionnaire data.Participating families(N=80)were recruited from two rural locations in Zambia and Kenya.Results following descriptive analysis showed that meals are typically taken as a family in a sociable context,providing opportunities to nurture children’s positive behaviours.In both communities,mothers(71.25%)were most likely to be present and typically prepared meals and provided the food.We observed a few distractions being used during mealtimes,and children finished their food with little to no conflict.Plate sharing varied across the two sites and was more common in Zambia,where we also observed more traditional practices such as eating with hands(as opposed to cutlery)and sitting on mats on the ground(as opposed to seated on chairs or sofas).Overall,our findings suggest more similarities in the cultural and social values across the two African contexts despite slight differences in mealtime practices.In particular,positive mealtime behaviours(little food refusal,lack of conflict)were common across all contexts,regardless of the extent to which traditional practices(such as plate-sharing and sitting on the floor)were used.Findings align with Family Systems theory,which states that the family is understood best by conceptualizing it as a complex,dynamic,and changing collection of parts,subsystems,and family members.展开更多
A limited understanding of the feeding habits of ecosystem service providers is a notable obstacle to the deployment of natural enemies in pest management.Understanding the dietary diversity of predators can enhance c...A limited understanding of the feeding habits of ecosystem service providers is a notable obstacle to the deployment of natural enemies in pest management.Understanding the dietary diversity of predators can enhance conservation strategies and assess their effects on pest populations.In this study,we used metabarcoding of DNA extracted from the gut contents of an artificially released generalist predator,Eocanthecona furcellata,collected from tobacco cultivation fields in Yunnan Province,China.We aimed to investigate prey composition,selectivity,and efficiency of biological control.Among the individuals of E.furcellata,we detected diverse potential prey,comprising 53 insect species across 28 families and seven orders.Several agricultural pests,including Spodoptera exigua,S.litura,Helicoverpa armigera,and Agrotis segetum,were identified.Diptera are important in the diet of E.furcellata,with 22 species from 14 families accounting for 52.2%of the observed predation events.Eocanthecona furcellata consumed certain beneficial predators present in the tobacco fields,such as carabid beetles,hoverflies,wasps,and lacewings,although the incidence was generally low,except for Syrphidae.Our findings revealed previously unidentified trophic linkages involving E.furcellata with pest species and other biological control agents,as well as highlighting the critical role of neutral insects in shaping the dietary spectrum of E.furcellata in tobacco fields.This study establishes an important foundation for integrating metabarcoding technology into biological control research,particularly for elucidating trophic interactions between natural insect enemies and their prey.展开更多
The complex aerodynamic interaction between tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor directly affects the wing surface flow and rotor thrust,making it a critical factor during the tilt transition process of this configuration...The complex aerodynamic interaction between tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor directly affects the wing surface flow and rotor thrust,making it a critical factor during the tilt transition process of this configuration of rotorcraft.The aerodynamic interaction of tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor is investigated based on the CFD method.The aerodynamic effect of multi tilt-rotor is simulated as virtual disk modeling by adding source terms to the Navier-Stokes equations,effectively reducing the calculation time while maintaining the accuracy of aerodynamic interaction calculations.Aerodynamic forces and flow field characteristics of the tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor under different tilt angles are compared between cases with and without aerodynamic interaction.Furthermore,the differences in aerodynamic forces between dynamic tilt transition and fixed-angle conditions were compared.The results show that the aerodynamic interaction of multi-rotor obviously increases the lift of front tilt-wing at different tilt angles,the wing lift under interaction is increased by more than 40%compared with isolated wing at tilt angle of 15°for the computation in this paper,which is related to the increase of wing flow velocity and the suppression of flow separation caused by multi-rotor;the wing blocking effect will increase rotor thrust,especially near the tilt angles of 30°and 45°;the increases of rear wing lift and rear rotor thrust under aerodynamic interaction are not significant because of suppression by the front wing’s downwash;the unsteady effects during dynamic tilting have a relatively minor impact on aerodynamic interaction,with the aerodynamic forces on the rotors and wings during the dynamic tilting process showing little difference from those under corresponding fixed tilt angles.展开更多
Keystone taxa are critical for microbial community homeostasis and ecological niche interactions.However,the functions and genomic traits of endophytic keystone fungi in plant tissues remain unclear.Via network analys...Keystone taxa are critical for microbial community homeostasis and ecological niche interactions.However,the functions and genomic traits of endophytic keystone fungi in plant tissues remain unclear.Via network analysis,this study identified keystone fungi Plectosphaerella(Plec)and Cladosporium(Clad)in roots/leaves of medicinal Panax plants(P.ginseng,P.quinquefolius,P.notoginseng).Both correlated strongly positively with ginsenoside Rd content in respective tissues(ρ>0.6,p<0.001).Co-cultivation confirmed their ability to convert ginsenoside Rb1 to Rd,linked toβ-glucosidase activity.Whole-genome sequencing/assembly/evolutionary analysis of the two strains elucidated genomic features for their keystone roles and saponin biotransformation.Genome mining found multiple GH3 genes(potential saponin transformers)in both;11(Plec)and 5(Clad)were upregulated by cellobiose.Gene family phylogenetic analysis showed expanded transmembrane transport and environmental response functions.Both also had abundant secondary metabolic gene clusters and secretome genes,linking biotic interaction functions to their keystone roles.In summary,this study shows Panax endophytic keystone fungi can participate in ginsenoside biotransformation and clarifies their genomic traits,offering insights for functional endophytic fungal resource development.展开更多
The Gangdese magmatic belt is ideal for studying crustal growth/reworking and crustmantle interaction processes.In this study,we report a newly identified late Early Eocene granitic pluton and mafic microgranular encl...The Gangdese magmatic belt is ideal for studying crustal growth/reworking and crustmantle interaction processes.In this study,we report a newly identified late Early Eocene granitic pluton and mafic microgranular enclaves(MMEs)in the Middle Gangdese magmatic belt.The MMEs hosted within the granitic pluton display fine-grained textures and contain more mafic minerals(amphibole and clinopyroxene)than the host pluton.The sharp contacts and fine-grained textures of the MMEs as well as acicular apatite crystals indicate a rapid quenching process.Zircon UPb dating results indicate that the host pluton formed ca.48.41±0.29 Ma(MSWD=0.58),and MMEs crystallized at 48.94±0.56 Ma(MSWD=2.9),potentially suggesting a crust-mantle interaction process during the late Early Eocene.Geochemically,the host pluton has variable silica contents(SiO_(2))of 58.67 wt.%–64.65 wt.%,Mg^(#)values of 42–58,and low aluminum saturation ratios(A/CNK=0.81–0.91)that show an I-type granitic affinity.Additionally,the host pluton is characterized by enrichment of light rare earth elements(LREEs)and large ion lithophile elements(LILEs),and depletion of high field strength elements(HFSEs)that show arc-type geochemical features.Like the host pluton,the MMEs also show arc-type geochemical features characterized by enrichment of LREEs and LILEs but depletion of HFSEs.Isotopically,the host pluton and associated MMEs both have depleted Hf isotopic compositions Additionally,the host pluton and MMEs have low Ce^(4+)/Ce^(3+)ratios of 18.48–114.29 and 2.59–36.45,resembling Chilean ore-barren granitoid rocks.Integrated with petrological and whole-rock geochemical and zircon Hf isotopic features,we argue that the host pluton originated from partial melting of juvenile mafic lower crust with the contribution of mantle-derived materials.The MMEs were derived from partial melting of depleted mantle and was a product of two end-member magmas mixing.Based on the previous studies,we argue that the late Early Eocene magmatism and crust-mantle interaction were related to the breakoff the Neo-Tethyan oceanic slab,and further propose that crustal large-scale thickening might begin during the Middle–Late Eocene in the Gangdese magmatic belt rather than the Early Eocene.展开更多
Background: The human gut microbiome is an important target for disease treatment and prevention. Various microbial species within the complex ecosystem of the microbiome have been shown to play important roles in dis...Background: The human gut microbiome is an important target for disease treatment and prevention. Various microbial species within the complex ecosystem of the microbiome have been shown to play important roles in disease. Identification of bioactive materials capable of altering the abundances of these species both safely and effectively is a major goal in microbiome research. Many traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have been reported to affect the composition of the gut microbiome. Here, we summarize studies that have used TCMs to alter the gut microbiome and discuss the response relationship between TCMs and gut microbial species. Methods: We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, and Knowledge Network databases using the terms “traditional Chinese medicine,” “gut microbiome,” and specific system disease names (endocrine, immune, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive). Studies were excluded if irrelevant or if the experimental procedures were unclear. Results: TCMs have been reported to affect a wide range of gut microbial taxa spanning major phyla, including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Verrucomicrobiota, Actinobacteria, and Fusobacteria. In all, 54 TCMs including compounds and extracts have been tested in rodents and 30 have been examined in human trials. Almost all studies have reported positive results in regulating the gut microbiome as well as modulating corresponding phenotypes, spanning diseases of the endocrine, immune, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. Gut species, including Akkermansia, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Faecalibacterium, and E. coli, were found to be regulated by 19 TCMs. A network was constructed to visualize the interactions between TCMs and these taxa. Conclusion: There exists a complex and close relationship between intestinal microflora and diseases. Sufficient experimental data and studies have proved that the imbalance of intestinal microflora affects health by mediating metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation and signal transduction. Many characteristic alterations of intestinal microflora are positively correlated with diseases, so intestinal microflora has become a potential risk index and treatment target for many diseases. Many TCMs affect the relative abundances of microbial species in the gut, and therefore may be useful for modulating the gut microbiome. This review provides a reference for prioritizing candidate TCMs from the enormous repertoire of such medicines to test which specific gut microbes are targeted.展开更多
Understanding the hydrochemical dynamics of alpine arid basins is essential for ensuring sustainable water resources on the Tibetan Plateau.The Nianchu River,a typical alpine and arid basin on the Tibetan Plateau,is t...Understanding the hydrochemical dynamics of alpine arid basins is essential for ensuring sustainable water resources on the Tibetan Plateau.The Nianchu River,a typical alpine and arid basin on the Tibetan Plateau,is the focal area of the“One River,Two Tributaries”Comprehensive Development Project in Xizang Autonomous Region of China.However,no systematic studies on hydrochemistry in this basin have been conducted.This study investigated the spatio-temporal variations and controlling mechanisms of water chemistry in the Nianchu River basin with a focus on the understudied influence of widely distributed geothermal springs.During the dry and wet seasons,44 river water and 13 geothermal water samples were collected and analyzed for major ions.Results showed that the river water was weakly alkaline,with total dissolved solids and major ion concentrations(e.g.,Ca^(2+),HCO₃^(-),SO_(4)^(2-))significantly higher in the dry season(mean EC:372μS/cm)than in the wet season(mean EC:236μS/cm),and peaking in the midstream tributary of the Longma River.In contrast,the geothermal springs were moderately acidic and exhibited markedly higher mineralization(mean EC:1,936μS/cm),with Na^(+),K^(+),and Cl^(-)concentrations being 20.8,22.5,and 44.8 times those in river water,respectively.The direct discharge of geothermal water was identified as a key driver that significantly elevated Na^(+),K^(+),and Cl^(-)levels and altered the hydrochemical facies of the river in affected reaches.The main conclusions are that:(1)the hydrochemical evolution of the Nianchu River is predominantly governed by carbonate and silicate weathering,while geothermal water chemistry is controlled by evaporation-crystallization and deep water-rock interactions;and(2)sulfuric acid participates in carbonate weathering alongside carbonic acid,particularly in the mid-lower reaches,enhances the release of Ca^(2+),Mg^(2+),and SO_(4)^(2-).This study provides a holistic understanding of hydrogeochemical controls in a typical alpine basin and underscores the critical role of geothermal fluids,offering a scientific basis for protecting water resources under climate and anthropogenic pressures.展开更多
This study reveals the critical role of multiscale interaction within the westerly wind bursts(WWBs)west of the MJO convection in modulating the prediction skill for the November MJO event during the DYNAMO(Dynamics o...This study reveals the critical role of multiscale interaction within the westerly wind bursts(WWBs)west of the MJO convection in modulating the prediction skill for the November MJO event during the DYNAMO(Dynamics of the Madden–Julian Oscillation)field campaign.The characteristics of the MJO convection envelope are obtained by the largescale precipitation tracking method,and a novel metric is introduced to quantify the prediction skill for the MJO convection in the ECMWF reforecast.The ECMWF forecast exhibits approximately 17 days in skillful prediction for the MJO convection—significantly lower than that derived from the global measure.The reforecast ensembles are further classified into high and low skill catalogs based on the mean prediction skill during the observed WWBs period.High-skill ensembles exhibit significantly enhanced low-level westerlies,amplified MJO convection,and reduced spatial separation between the low-level westerlies and MJO convection during the WWBs period,indicating stronger coupling between the large-scale circulation and the convection.Mechanistic analysis reveals that enhanced westerlies in high-skill ensembles can transfer more high-frequency energy to the MJO convection through the flux convergence of interaction energy for MJO convection development,resulting in better prediction skill.展开更多
基金Supported by the DST FIST Programme(SR/FST/MS-II/2021/101(C))UGC-JRF(21161010788)+1 种基金supported by NSFC(11831003,12171111)SFC(KZ202110005011)。
文摘HIV infection continues to pose a significant global health challenge,with subSaharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden.The replication cycle of HIV is fundamentally driven by intricate molecular interactions.This study investigates the competitive biochemical interplay between reverse transcriptase(RT)and integrase(IN)enzymes,employing a fractional calculus framework to model their mutual inhibitory effects.Through the application of fixed-point theory and Picard stability analysis,the existence,uniqueness,and stability of the fractional-order system are rigorously established.The role of RT-IN enzymatic competition in influencing HIV replication dynamics is elucidated through global sensitivity analysis using Latin Hypercube Sampling.Furthermore,the model incorporates memory-dependent characteristics by examining three distinct fractional operators,namely,the Caputo,Caputo-Fabrizio,and Atangana-Baleanu operators in the Caputo sense,thereby elucidating their respective influences on system behavior.The Atangana-Baleanu operator,in particular,demonstrates an enhanced capacity to capture the complex,synergistic processes underpinning HIV progression.This research provides a critical nexus between molecular virology and applied mathematics,offering foundational insights for the advancement of more precise and targeted therapeutic strategies against HIV.
文摘Human life is invaluable,and timely efforts are crucial to rescue individuals trapped under debris following an earthquake.To identify opportunities for improving post-earthquake search and rescue(SAR)robotics,we get insights through four different sources:(i)A literature review of disaster robotics and victim psychology,(ii)A public survey on earthquake awareness and their view of rescue robots,(iii)Semi-structured interviews with first responders,and(iv)Responses from GenAI chatbots which were prompted to assume the role of expert rescuers.The triangulated analysis show that there are challenges in mobility,autonomy,communication,situational awareness,and human-robot collaboration.The public respondents showed high acceptance of robot-assisted rescue and prioritised survivor detection,sensing,and communication as essential functionalities of robots.The experts expressed limitations in current equipment,the need for improved victim localisation,and interest in XR-based training and robot-assisted debris handling.The GenAI chatbots highlighted structural risk assessment,multi-sensor fusion,and supervised autonomy.Therefore,this study identifies critical robot features,outlines multi-modal interaction requirements,and highlights gaps in current SAR practice.These findings offer robot design directions for developing effective,trustworthy SAR robots,which can be integrated to future response disaster-workflows.
文摘As an important index to measure the degree of entanglement in quantum systems,concurrence plays an important role in practical research.In this paper,we study the concurrence between two qubits in triangular triple quantum dot structure.Through calculation and simulation,it is found that concurrence is mainly affected by the interdot coupling strength t,Coulomb interactionU,temperature T,and electrode coupling G.Through comparative studies with parallel triple quantum dot structures,we demonstrate that the triangular geometry exhibits significantly enhanced concurrence under identical conditions.In addition,under the condition that concurrence exceeds 0.9,the functional relationship between t and U is obtained through simulation,which provides theoretical support for quantum dot regulation under high entanglement.Finally,we demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a three-qubit quantum gate,using the Toffoli gate as a representative example,under the condition that the triangular triple quantum dot system maintains high entanglement.
基金financial support to conduct this research from the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB)through a state university research excellence(SURE)grant(SUR/2022/004935).
文摘Density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to investigate the adsorption behavior of NH_(3),AsH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4)molecules on both pristine and mono-vacancy phosphorene sheets.The pristine phosphorene surface showsweak physisorption with all the gasmolecules,inducing onlyminor changes in its structural and electronic properties.However,the introduction ofmono-vacancies significantly enhances the interaction strength with NH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4).These variations are attributed to substantial charge redistribution and orbital hybridization in the presence of defects.The defective phosphorene sheet also exhibits enhanced adsorption energies,along with favorable sensitivity and recovery characteristics,highlighting its potential as a promising gas sensor for NH_(3),AsH_(3),PH_(3),CO_(2),and CH_(4)at ambient conditions.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22308279)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021A1515110695)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.2023NSCQMSX2773).
文摘As a common electronic adhesive,ultraviolet(UV)curing polyurethane acrylate adhesive has both flexibility and wear resistance of polyurethane,excellent weather resistance and optical properties of acrylate.Despite the extensive applications,it is still difficult to solve the problems caused by the shrinkage of adhesive.Here,a new type of photosensitive adhesive for bonding electronic components based on supramolecular interaction was designed and synthesized.The supramolecular interaction of cyclodextrin and adamantane moieties introduced into the adhesive polymer entitles the viscosity of the adhesive to rise rapidly during use,thereby preventing adhesive loss and dislocation of electronic components.UV light could further cure the adhesive and position the electronic components.The adhesive shrunk<2%when cured by UV light,so it can be used for electronic packaging and high-resolution,defect-free lithography.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42201064,32301381)the Joint Fund for Regional Innovation and Development of the National Science Foundation(U22A20570)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province of China(2022RC4027)Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province of China(2023JJ40440).
文摘Drought has the potential to induce extensive defoliation in forest trees.However,the responses of non-structural carbohydrates(NSCs,including soluble sugar and starch)to the combined effects of drought and defoliation remain to be elucidated,particularly in pine trees.In this study,we investigated the interactive effects of drought and defoliation on the contents of NSCs in five organs(new and old needles,twigs,stems,as well as roots)of Chinese pine(Pinus tabuliformis)seedlings.We sampled two batches of the seedlings at 30 and 50 days,respectively.Our results showed that Chinese pine could tolerate mild drought,but severe drought significantly decreased the content of soluble sugars in all organs.Defoliation initially suppressed the photosynthetic rate and significantly reduced the soluble sugar content in all organs.However,after 50 days,this effect was substantially mitigated by the new needle growth.Starch content in twigs,stems,and roots was found to be more vulnerable to defoliation than to drought.A significant interactive effect existed between drought and defoliation on NSCs,with defoliation exacerbating the negative impact of drought on the accumulation of NSCs,especially in new needles and roots.These findings highlight the complex effects of defoliation on NSCs during drought,underscoring critical implications for the management and economic value of Chinese pine forests.
基金financial support from National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFA0704002,2018YFE0202300,2023YFA1607500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22174152,21991081,2204167,21505153,21675170,2147514621735007,and 22204167)+2 种基金Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2023AFA041)Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0540300)Funding of Wuhan Special Project for Knowledge Innovation(2023020201010085).
文摘Cytochrome c(cyt c)is released from mitochondria into the cytosol upon apoptotic stimulation,ultimately triggering programmed cell death.Recent studies have revealed that transfer RNA(tRNA)interacts with cyt c,impeding the formation of the apoptosome complex and thereby suppressing apoptosis.To elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying the interaction between cyt c and tRNA,nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)-based chemical shift perturbation and intensity analysis were employed to characterize the binding interface between cyt c and tRNAphe.The findings demonstrate that cyt c primarily engages with tRNAphe through its 70–85Ω-loop and N-terminalα-helix.This interaction sterically hinders the accessibility of small molecules,such as H_(2)O_(2),to the hydrophobic pocket of cyt c,consequently attenuating its peroxidase activity.Furthermore,oxidative modification of cyt c,particularly the carbonylation of positively charged lysine residues,weakens this interaction.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32271661,32130068).
文摘Local Climate Zones(LCZs)provide a standardized framework for analyzing urban thermal environment.Examining the interactive effects of building and green space patterns on land surface temperature(LST)within LCZs is essential for uncovering urban cooling mechanisms and developing strategies for heat-mitigation urban design.Therefore,this study employed one-way ANOVA and Duncan's multiple comparison to test compare the significant differences of LST among LCZs 1-6,and applied the XGBoost model to quantify the interactive effects of building and green space indicators on LST,and to identify the threshold ranges of their cooling effects.The results showed that LCZ 2 exhibited the highest LST,while LCZ 4 recorded the lowest.Average building volume(BAV),building coverage ratio(BCR),green cover area(GCA),and the total edge length of green space(GTE)were identified as the key indicators driving the interactive effects on LST.In LCZ 2,when BAV exceeded 1800 m^(3),the interaction of higher GCA and GTE contributed to lower LST.When BCR was less than 0.6 in LCZs 4-5,lower GCA and GTE values enhanced the LST reduction.The results provided a strategic basis for urban thermal environment mitigation and sustainable development under the LCZ framework.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270673 and 32470657).
文摘Existing quantitative trait locus(QTL)mapping had low efficiency in identifying small-effect and closely linked QTL-by-environment interactions(QEIs)in recombinant inbred lines(RILs),especially in the era of global climate change.To address this challenge,here we integrate the compressed variance component mixed model with our GCIM to propose 3vGCIM for identifying QEIs in RILs,and extend 3vGCIM-random to 3vGCIM-fixed.3vGCIM integrates genome-wide scanning with machine learning,significantly improving power.In the mixed full model,we consider all possible effects and control for all possible polygenic backgrounds.In simulation studies,3vGCIM exhibits higher power(∼92.00%),higher accuracy of the estimates for QTL position(∼1.900 cM2)and effect(∼0.050),and lower false positive rate(∼0.48‰)and false negative rate(<8.10%)in three environments of 300 RILs each than ICIM(47.57%;3.607 cM2,0.583;2.81‰;52.43%)and MCIM(60.30%;5.279 cM2,0.274;2.17‰;39.70%).In the real data analysis of rice yield-related traits in 240 RILs,3vGCIM mines more known genes(57–60)and known gene-by-environment interactions(GEIs)(14–19)and candidate GEIs(21–23)than ICIM(27,2,and 7),and MCIM(21,1,and 3),especially in small-effect and linked QTLs and QEIs.This makes 3vGCIM a powerful and sensitive tool for QTL mapping and molecular QTL mapping.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.22371003,22101001,and 22471001)the Ministry of Education,Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2408085Y006)+1 种基金the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(No.GXXT-2020-053)the Scientific Research Program of Universities in Anhui Province(No.2022AH030009).
文摘Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthesized two structurally similar Ag14 nanoclusters with different phosphine stabilizers,which demonstrated opposite PL behaviors in solution and crystalline states.The Ag14 nanocluster stabilized by P(Ph-OMe)_(3) ligands exhibited a higher PL intensity compared to the one stabilized by P(Ph-F)_(3) ligands,which was attributed to the stronger electron-donating ability of the P(Ph-OMe)_(3) ligand that improved ligand-to-metal charge transfer efficiency.In contrast,the P(Ph-F)_(3) stabilized Ag14 crystals displayed greater PL intensity than the Ag14 cluster crystal with a-OMe surface,which was due to stronger intermolecular interactions within the cluster lattice of the former that limited non-radiative energy loss and thus enhanced PL.Overall,this work aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of the fluorescence in cluster-based nanomaterials,which will be beneficial for their downstream applications.
基金funded by UKRI Global Challenges Research Fund through the Economic and Social Research Council(grant reference:ES/T004959/1)with additional partial support from the National Research Foundation of South Africa(grant CSUR230503101533)。
文摘Globally,mealtimes provide key insights into cultural and social values and practices.We examine mealtime environments and eating practices in two different African settings using quantitative observational and questionnaire data.Participating families(N=80)were recruited from two rural locations in Zambia and Kenya.Results following descriptive analysis showed that meals are typically taken as a family in a sociable context,providing opportunities to nurture children’s positive behaviours.In both communities,mothers(71.25%)were most likely to be present and typically prepared meals and provided the food.We observed a few distractions being used during mealtimes,and children finished their food with little to no conflict.Plate sharing varied across the two sites and was more common in Zambia,where we also observed more traditional practices such as eating with hands(as opposed to cutlery)and sitting on mats on the ground(as opposed to seated on chairs or sofas).Overall,our findings suggest more similarities in the cultural and social values across the two African contexts despite slight differences in mealtime practices.In particular,positive mealtime behaviours(little food refusal,lack of conflict)were common across all contexts,regardless of the extent to which traditional practices(such as plate-sharing and sitting on the floor)were used.Findings align with Family Systems theory,which states that the family is understood best by conceptualizing it as a complex,dynamic,and changing collection of parts,subsystems,and family members.
基金supported by the Pests and Diseases Green Prevention and Control Major Special Project(Nos.110202101049[LS-09],110202201018[LS-02])the Key Project of Science and Technology Plan of Yunnan Company of China National Tobacco Corporation(Nos.2022530000241019,2022530000241021)the 2115 Talent Development Program of China Agricultural University.
文摘A limited understanding of the feeding habits of ecosystem service providers is a notable obstacle to the deployment of natural enemies in pest management.Understanding the dietary diversity of predators can enhance conservation strategies and assess their effects on pest populations.In this study,we used metabarcoding of DNA extracted from the gut contents of an artificially released generalist predator,Eocanthecona furcellata,collected from tobacco cultivation fields in Yunnan Province,China.We aimed to investigate prey composition,selectivity,and efficiency of biological control.Among the individuals of E.furcellata,we detected diverse potential prey,comprising 53 insect species across 28 families and seven orders.Several agricultural pests,including Spodoptera exigua,S.litura,Helicoverpa armigera,and Agrotis segetum,were identified.Diptera are important in the diet of E.furcellata,with 22 species from 14 families accounting for 52.2%of the observed predation events.Eocanthecona furcellata consumed certain beneficial predators present in the tobacco fields,such as carabid beetles,hoverflies,wasps,and lacewings,although the incidence was generally low,except for Syrphidae.Our findings revealed previously unidentified trophic linkages involving E.furcellata with pest species and other biological control agents,as well as highlighting the critical role of neutral insects in shaping the dietary spectrum of E.furcellata in tobacco fields.This study establishes an important foundation for integrating metabarcoding technology into biological control research,particularly for elucidating trophic interactions between natural insect enemies and their prey.
基金supported by the National Key Laboratory of Helicopter Aeromechanics Fund(No.2024-CXPT-GF-JJ-093-05).
文摘The complex aerodynamic interaction between tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor directly affects the wing surface flow and rotor thrust,making it a critical factor during the tilt transition process of this configuration of rotorcraft.The aerodynamic interaction of tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor is investigated based on the CFD method.The aerodynamic effect of multi tilt-rotor is simulated as virtual disk modeling by adding source terms to the Navier-Stokes equations,effectively reducing the calculation time while maintaining the accuracy of aerodynamic interaction calculations.Aerodynamic forces and flow field characteristics of the tandem tilt-wing and multi-rotor under different tilt angles are compared between cases with and without aerodynamic interaction.Furthermore,the differences in aerodynamic forces between dynamic tilt transition and fixed-angle conditions were compared.The results show that the aerodynamic interaction of multi-rotor obviously increases the lift of front tilt-wing at different tilt angles,the wing lift under interaction is increased by more than 40%compared with isolated wing at tilt angle of 15°for the computation in this paper,which is related to the increase of wing flow velocity and the suppression of flow separation caused by multi-rotor;the wing blocking effect will increase rotor thrust,especially near the tilt angles of 30°and 45°;the increases of rear wing lift and rear rotor thrust under aerodynamic interaction are not significant because of suppression by the front wing’s downwash;the unsteady effects during dynamic tilting have a relatively minor impact on aerodynamic interaction,with the aerodynamic forces on the rotors and wings during the dynamic tilting process showing little difference from those under corresponding fixed tilt angles.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82274044,82304663)National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFC3501802,2022YFC3501803,and 2022YFC3501804)+1 种基金the Scientific and technological innovation project of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences(CI2023E002,CI2024E003)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ13-YQ-049,ZZ16-XRZ-072,ZZ17-YQ-025,ZXKT22052,and ZXKT22060).
文摘Keystone taxa are critical for microbial community homeostasis and ecological niche interactions.However,the functions and genomic traits of endophytic keystone fungi in plant tissues remain unclear.Via network analysis,this study identified keystone fungi Plectosphaerella(Plec)and Cladosporium(Clad)in roots/leaves of medicinal Panax plants(P.ginseng,P.quinquefolius,P.notoginseng).Both correlated strongly positively with ginsenoside Rd content in respective tissues(ρ>0.6,p<0.001).Co-cultivation confirmed their ability to convert ginsenoside Rb1 to Rd,linked toβ-glucosidase activity.Whole-genome sequencing/assembly/evolutionary analysis of the two strains elucidated genomic features for their keystone roles and saponin biotransformation.Genome mining found multiple GH3 genes(potential saponin transformers)in both;11(Plec)and 5(Clad)were upregulated by cellobiose.Gene family phylogenetic analysis showed expanded transmembrane transport and environmental response functions.Both also had abundant secondary metabolic gene clusters and secretome genes,linking biotic interaction functions to their keystone roles.In summary,this study shows Panax endophytic keystone fungi can participate in ginsenoside biotransformation and clarifies their genomic traits,offering insights for functional endophytic fungal resource development.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2344202)Taishan Talented Project(No.tstp20240514)Government Foundation of Rizhao City(No.SDGP371100202102000475)。
文摘The Gangdese magmatic belt is ideal for studying crustal growth/reworking and crustmantle interaction processes.In this study,we report a newly identified late Early Eocene granitic pluton and mafic microgranular enclaves(MMEs)in the Middle Gangdese magmatic belt.The MMEs hosted within the granitic pluton display fine-grained textures and contain more mafic minerals(amphibole and clinopyroxene)than the host pluton.The sharp contacts and fine-grained textures of the MMEs as well as acicular apatite crystals indicate a rapid quenching process.Zircon UPb dating results indicate that the host pluton formed ca.48.41±0.29 Ma(MSWD=0.58),and MMEs crystallized at 48.94±0.56 Ma(MSWD=2.9),potentially suggesting a crust-mantle interaction process during the late Early Eocene.Geochemically,the host pluton has variable silica contents(SiO_(2))of 58.67 wt.%–64.65 wt.%,Mg^(#)values of 42–58,and low aluminum saturation ratios(A/CNK=0.81–0.91)that show an I-type granitic affinity.Additionally,the host pluton is characterized by enrichment of light rare earth elements(LREEs)and large ion lithophile elements(LILEs),and depletion of high field strength elements(HFSEs)that show arc-type geochemical features.Like the host pluton,the MMEs also show arc-type geochemical features characterized by enrichment of LREEs and LILEs but depletion of HFSEs.Isotopically,the host pluton and associated MMEs both have depleted Hf isotopic compositions Additionally,the host pluton and MMEs have low Ce^(4+)/Ce^(3+)ratios of 18.48–114.29 and 2.59–36.45,resembling Chilean ore-barren granitoid rocks.Integrated with petrological and whole-rock geochemical and zircon Hf isotopic features,we argue that the host pluton originated from partial melting of juvenile mafic lower crust with the contribution of mantle-derived materials.The MMEs were derived from partial melting of depleted mantle and was a product of two end-member magmas mixing.Based on the previous studies,we argue that the late Early Eocene magmatism and crust-mantle interaction were related to the breakoff the Neo-Tethyan oceanic slab,and further propose that crustal large-scale thickening might begin during the Middle–Late Eocene in the Gangdese magmatic belt rather than the Early Eocene.
基金funding by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82174492)National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion Project(N o.ZJJBGS2024002-1).
文摘Background: The human gut microbiome is an important target for disease treatment and prevention. Various microbial species within the complex ecosystem of the microbiome have been shown to play important roles in disease. Identification of bioactive materials capable of altering the abundances of these species both safely and effectively is a major goal in microbiome research. Many traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have been reported to affect the composition of the gut microbiome. Here, we summarize studies that have used TCMs to alter the gut microbiome and discuss the response relationship between TCMs and gut microbial species. Methods: We searched the PubMed, Web of Science, and Knowledge Network databases using the terms “traditional Chinese medicine,” “gut microbiome,” and specific system disease names (endocrine, immune, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive). Studies were excluded if irrelevant or if the experimental procedures were unclear. Results: TCMs have been reported to affect a wide range of gut microbial taxa spanning major phyla, including Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, Proteobacteria, Verrucomicrobiota, Actinobacteria, and Fusobacteria. In all, 54 TCMs including compounds and extracts have been tested in rodents and 30 have been examined in human trials. Almost all studies have reported positive results in regulating the gut microbiome as well as modulating corresponding phenotypes, spanning diseases of the endocrine, immune, nervous, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. Gut species, including Akkermansia, Bacteroides, Fusobacterium, Faecalibacterium, and E. coli, were found to be regulated by 19 TCMs. A network was constructed to visualize the interactions between TCMs and these taxa. Conclusion: There exists a complex and close relationship between intestinal microflora and diseases. Sufficient experimental data and studies have proved that the imbalance of intestinal microflora affects health by mediating metabolism, immune regulation, inflammation and signal transduction. Many characteristic alterations of intestinal microflora are positively correlated with diseases, so intestinal microflora has become a potential risk index and treatment target for many diseases. Many TCMs affect the relative abundances of microbial species in the gut, and therefore may be useful for modulating the gut microbiome. This review provides a reference for prioritizing candidate TCMs from the enormous repertoire of such medicines to test which specific gut microbes are targeted.
基金jointly funded by the School Scientific Research Development Fund project(2022LFR091)。
文摘Understanding the hydrochemical dynamics of alpine arid basins is essential for ensuring sustainable water resources on the Tibetan Plateau.The Nianchu River,a typical alpine and arid basin on the Tibetan Plateau,is the focal area of the“One River,Two Tributaries”Comprehensive Development Project in Xizang Autonomous Region of China.However,no systematic studies on hydrochemistry in this basin have been conducted.This study investigated the spatio-temporal variations and controlling mechanisms of water chemistry in the Nianchu River basin with a focus on the understudied influence of widely distributed geothermal springs.During the dry and wet seasons,44 river water and 13 geothermal water samples were collected and analyzed for major ions.Results showed that the river water was weakly alkaline,with total dissolved solids and major ion concentrations(e.g.,Ca^(2+),HCO₃^(-),SO_(4)^(2-))significantly higher in the dry season(mean EC:372μS/cm)than in the wet season(mean EC:236μS/cm),and peaking in the midstream tributary of the Longma River.In contrast,the geothermal springs were moderately acidic and exhibited markedly higher mineralization(mean EC:1,936μS/cm),with Na^(+),K^(+),and Cl^(-)concentrations being 20.8,22.5,and 44.8 times those in river water,respectively.The direct discharge of geothermal water was identified as a key driver that significantly elevated Na^(+),K^(+),and Cl^(-)levels and altered the hydrochemical facies of the river in affected reaches.The main conclusions are that:(1)the hydrochemical evolution of the Nianchu River is predominantly governed by carbonate and silicate weathering,while geothermal water chemistry is controlled by evaporation-crystallization and deep water-rock interactions;and(2)sulfuric acid participates in carbonate weathering alongside carbonic acid,particularly in the mid-lower reaches,enhances the release of Ca^(2+),Mg^(2+),and SO_(4)^(2-).This study provides a holistic understanding of hydrogeochemical controls in a typical alpine basin and underscores the critical role of geothermal fluids,offering a scientific basis for protecting water resources under climate and anthropogenic pressures.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U2442206,42205067,and 41922035)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFC3013100)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of CAS(Grant No.QYZDB-SSW-DQC017).
文摘This study reveals the critical role of multiscale interaction within the westerly wind bursts(WWBs)west of the MJO convection in modulating the prediction skill for the November MJO event during the DYNAMO(Dynamics of the Madden–Julian Oscillation)field campaign.The characteristics of the MJO convection envelope are obtained by the largescale precipitation tracking method,and a novel metric is introduced to quantify the prediction skill for the MJO convection in the ECMWF reforecast.The ECMWF forecast exhibits approximately 17 days in skillful prediction for the MJO convection—significantly lower than that derived from the global measure.The reforecast ensembles are further classified into high and low skill catalogs based on the mean prediction skill during the observed WWBs period.High-skill ensembles exhibit significantly enhanced low-level westerlies,amplified MJO convection,and reduced spatial separation between the low-level westerlies and MJO convection during the WWBs period,indicating stronger coupling between the large-scale circulation and the convection.Mechanistic analysis reveals that enhanced westerlies in high-skill ensembles can transfer more high-frequency energy to the MJO convection through the flux convergence of interaction energy for MJO convection development,resulting in better prediction skill.
