The prefectures of Ming and Qing Dynasties in southern Hebei had profound historical heritage and rich urban forms.Studying their morphological characteristics can provide a scientific basis for city construction unde...The prefectures of Ming and Qing Dynasties in southern Hebei had profound historical heritage and rich urban forms.Studying their morphological characteristics can provide a scientific basis for city construction under the background of cultural self-confidence.In this paper,we conducted an urban survey on prefectures in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in southern Hebei by collecting historical documents such as ancient maps and local chronicles since the Ming and Qing Dynasties,comprehensively using typological methods.The influencing factors of urban spatial forms were further discussed from three aspects:political and military defense,etiquette and geographical environment,and culture and economic development.展开更多
This study provides a comprehensive summary of the current development status of the potato industry in Liangshan Prefecture,and analyzes the primary factors that hinder the advancement of this industry,including a lo...This study provides a comprehensive summary of the current development status of the potato industry in Liangshan Prefecture,and analyzes the primary factors that hinder the advancement of this industry,including a low degree of scale,a limited popularization rate of high-quality seeds,insufficient mechanization,a low level of commercialization,inadequate technological support,minimal integration between the secondary and tertiary industries,and an ineffective mechanism for connecting and benefiting farmers.Furthermore,it presents a problem-oriented approach that is grounded in the current climatic,resource,water,and soil conditions of Liangshan Prefecture,and proposes several pathways to promote the high-quality development of the potato industry.The strategies include:expanding coverage and increasing production volume as foundational steps to ensure food security;enhancing quality and efficiency as key drivers to stimulate agricultural advancement through scientific and technological innovation;focusing on the integration of the three industries to achieve industrial revitalization;implementing risk management measures as a preventive strategy to ensure industrial stability;establishing incentive policies to foster production enthusiasm;and ultimately assisting farmers in increasing their income to achieve the overarching goal of improving the livelihoods of the population.展开更多
Situated at a key junction of the Sichuan section of the South Asia Corridor on the Silk Road,Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province is a cultural hub where multiple ethnic groups coexist.The region i...Situated at a key junction of the Sichuan section of the South Asia Corridor on the Silk Road,Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province is a cultural hub where multiple ethnic groups coexist.The region is rich in profound cultural deposits.展开更多
Biodiversity is a critical component for sustainable human development.The recently concluded Sixteenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 2024 highlighted the need for whole of society mo...Biodiversity is a critical component for sustainable human development.The recently concluded Sixteenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 2024 highlighted the need for whole of society mobilization to address the global biodiversity crisis by translating international conservation commitments into effective local actions.A study to understand the linkages between ecological conservation measures in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG)15 target 15.5,was undertaken,using the content analysis method that reviewed international conventions,national policies,and local government measures and practices.The study revealed that there was a strong link with between Aba’s conservation strategies and SDG 15 particularly target 15.5 in reducing natural habitat degradation,curbing biodiversity loss,and protecting endangered species.The Aba Prefecture has established 25 nature reserves,that are regulated by stringent wetland protection measures,and comprehensive legal frameworks for biodiversity conservation which is in line with SDG 15.The findings further show that that the Aba Prefecture’s efforts in ecosystem conservation,species protection,and sustainable resource utilization can be used to help meet SDG 15 target 15.5.The study also identified steps to help localize SDG aspirations and goals,by strengthening long-term data monitoring and local herder participation.These insights can be used to support other initiatives and measures in other similar biodiversity-rich regions seeking to implement global conservation goals at the local level,particularly in ecologically sensitive mountainous areas.展开更多
With the first rays of dawn peeking through the rainforest at Shiti Village,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,Xu Xiaolong,a bird-watching guide from the Jingpo ethnic group,led a German bird-...With the first rays of dawn peeking through the rainforest at Shiti Village,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,Xu Xiaolong,a bird-watching guide from the Jingpo ethnic group,led a German bird-watching group into the jungle.His great-grandfather made a living by hunting“weird-looking birds”in the mountains.Today,the birds(Great Hornbill)are attracting tourist dollars from other parts of the world without dodging bullets.In Shiti Village,bird-watchers can enjoy the chirping of Great Hornbills and feel the rumbling in the air as the birds fly past.The village on the Chinese border with Myanmar was formerly poverty-stricken,with an average annual income of barely 2,000 yuan(US$305)per household 10 years ago.Today,the average annual income has grown to 150,000 yuan(US$23,075).It is a shining example of the successful practice of the notion that“lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”展开更多
Shiyan,located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province,China,is a city with a population of approximately 3.2 million.As a prefecture-level city,Shiyan is known for its mountainous terrain and rich natural resource...Shiyan,located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province,China,is a city with a population of approximately 3.2 million.As a prefecture-level city,Shiyan is known for its mountainous terrain and rich natural resources.Historically,Shiyan has been a strategic transportation hub connecting Hubei,Shaanxi,and Chongqing.展开更多
In the terraced fields in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture,southwest China’s Yunnan Province,the morning mist drifts up from the valleys while the tiered ridges spread like the fingerprints of the earth.
Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture.To advance rural revitalisation,Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has,in recent years,introduced the“village CEO”model as part of its...Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture.To advance rural revitalisation,Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has,in recent years,introduced the“village CEO”model as part of its efforts to integrate agriculture,culture,and tourism.This model has emerged as a key strategy for addressing the shortage of rural talent and stimulating regional development.展开更多
Desertification poses severe threats to socio-ecological resilience in arid regions,yet systematic quantification of desertification control efficiency remains limited.This study addressed this gap by developing an in...Desertification poses severe threats to socio-ecological resilience in arid regions,yet systematic quantification of desertification control efficiency remains limited.This study addressed this gap by developing an integrated Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA)Malmquist index to assess the spatiotemporal dynamics of desertification control efficiency in Hotan Prefecture(a hyper-arid region)of China from 2005 to 2023.To achieve this goal,we analyzed 5 indices spanning the total factor productivity,technical change,efficiency change,pure efficiency change,and scale efficiency change across 7 counties and 1 city in Hotan Prefecture.Results revealed that the growth rate of the total factor productivity is 12.0%,which is driven primarily by technical change and management optimization.However,significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity emerged.Temporally,rapid early gains during 2005–2010,with the total factor productivity value of 1.372,were dominated by technological progress,where technical change reached 1.291,while scale efficiency change helped sustain progress between 2010 and 2015.A recent decline in the total factor productivity to 0.987 during 2015–2023 underscored the risks associated with technological stagnation.Spatially,Qira County achieved the highest growth rate of the total factor productivity at 33.7%through dual advances in technology and management,which stands in sharp contrast to Moyu County's stagnation,where the total factor productivity reached only 1.029,reflecting the minimal growth rate of 2.9%.Furthermore,scale expansion change proved beneficial in Pishan County but counterproductive in Qira County.Based on these findings,this study proposes targeted policy recommendations to enhance desertification control efficiency in hyper-arid regions like Hotan Prefecture.It emphasizes the importance of continuous technological innovation,particularly water-saving and adaptive techniques to counteract declining productivity.Differentiated spatial strategies are essential,with tailored interventions for high-risk northern areas and scaling successful models from higher-efficiency southern zones.Optimizing project scale based on ecological carrying capacity rather than uncontrolled expansion is urged,along with strengthening cross-regional water resource coordination.Finally,establishing a data-driven monitoring and decision-support system could enable dynamic efficiency evaluations and evidence-based policy planning.This study provides a critical methodological framework for systematically quantifying desertification control efficiency in hyper-arid regions,establishing an empirical foundation for targeted ecological governance.展开更多
During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefectur...During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,sat down for an exclusive interview with China Report ASEAN.展开更多
Still common in developing countries, acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is not only a disease of children and adolescents, but can also occur in adults. At this age, the diagnosis of rheumatic flare-ups can be difficult due...Still common in developing countries, acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is not only a disease of children and adolescents, but can also occur in adults. At this age, the diagnosis of rheumatic flare-ups can be difficult due to the frequency of other types of joint diseases and the existence of degenerative and dystrophic valve disease. In adults, the initial rheumatic attack is marked by the predominance of joint damage over cardiac damage. However, it is often at this age that rheumatic valve disease is discovered. The revised Jones criteria also find their place in the diagnosis of AAR in adults. Objective: To study the demographic, clinical, and biological characteristics of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in the General Medicine Department of the Siguiri Prefectural Hospital. Materials and Methods: This descriptive observational study examined the demographic, clinical and biological characteristics of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) at the Siguiri Prefectural Hospital, Guinea, between April 1 and September 31, 2021 according to Jones criteria. The data were collected on a form containing sociodemographic variables (age, sex, profession), rheumatological, cardiac, pulmonary and neurological clinical signs, biological variables and treatment. Results: Figure 1 shows the flow of the hospital frequency of the RAA in the General Medicine Department of the Prefectural Hospital of Siguiri. During the study period, 420 patients were hospitalized, of whom 161 patients had AAR, a frequency of 38.33%. Table 1 shows the distribution of patients diagnosed with ARB, by sociodemographic characteristics. The average age was 44.7 ± 19.78 years and the extremes of 14 and 90 years, the female sex dominated with a ratio of 0.75. The informal sector was in the majority in 45.34% of cases and most were illiterate, i.e. 53.42%. In our study, the incidence was lower during the dry season than during the rainy season, a hot season with high rainfall and humidity, the rainy period was a provider with a peak in August and September. The lifestyle was characterized by overcrowding in 87.58% of patients. The main complaint was fever, i.e. 88.82%. Rheumatological manifestations such as arthritis were 98.14%, chest pain was 37.89% (61 cases). The diagnosis was confirmed by ASLO titration in 85.71% of patients and 98.55% (136 cases) had a titration greater than 400 U/ml. Conclusion: The results obtained from our study show a high prevalence of acute rheumatic fever, which makes it a worrying health problem in the Siguiri health district. Young female adult patients, married with an informal profession and not in school residing in Siguiri were the most encountered in our study. The main functional signs mentioned by the patients were fever, cough and abdominal pain;osteoarticular pain and chest pain dominated the clinical picture. Almost all of our patients had an ASLO titer greater than 400 U/ml and a positive C-reactive protein. Our results show a high risk of spread of acute rheumatic fever within the population of Siguiri. Due to the serious complications caused by acute rheumatic fever, particular attention must be paid to it by carrying out other, much larger studies in order to identify the problem of RAA.展开更多
Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province has natural environmental advantages for developing the sorghum industry.To select the high-quality Chinese liquor-making sorghum varieties suitable to be...Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province has natural environmental advantages for developing the sorghum industry.To select the high-quality Chinese liquor-making sorghum varieties suitable to be planted in Xiangxi,we compared‘Jinnuoliang 1’,‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Hongyingzi’,‘Lunuo 8’,‘Chuannuoliang 2’,‘Liangnuo 1’,‘Maohongnuo 1’,and‘Lyubaohong’in terms of growth period,economic traits,incidences of diseases and pests,and lodging rate.The results showed no significant difference in whole growth period among different varieties.‘Liangnuo 1’had the longest growth period of 130 d,while‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Hongyingzi’,and‘Maohongnuo 1’had the shortest growth period of 125 d.The yields of different varieties followed the trend of‘Chuannuoliang 2’>‘Lyubaohong’>‘Liangnuo 1’>‘Lunuo 8’>‘Chuannuoliang 1’>‘Maohongnuo 1’>‘Hongyingzi’>‘Jinliangnuo 1’.‘Chuannuoliang 2’had the highest yield,reaching 7128.75 kg/hm^(2).‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Chuannuoliang 2’,and‘Lyubaohong’had the lowest incidences of pests and diseases and the lowest lodging rate.Overall analysis suggested that‘Chuannuoliang 2’can be planted and promoted as a Chinese liquormaking sorghum variety in Xiangxi.展开更多
People in ethnic costumes attend an activity to celebrate the Miao Sisters Festival in Taijiang County,Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Guizhou Province,on April 12.(VCG).
Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecolog...Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecological value.Dominated by the towering Gongga Mountain-rising to 7,556 metres-it is the highest peak in both the Hengduan Mountains and Sichuan Province.展开更多
This study aimed to provide theoretical bases for optimized land use in minority settlements at high altitude. On the basis of forest form map and land use type map (1∶250 000) of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ...This study aimed to provide theoretical bases for optimized land use in minority settlements at high altitude. On the basis of forest form map and land use type map (1∶250 000) of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province in 2007, this study carried out further analysis and assessment on the landscape pattern and fragmentation degree of Ganzi from the perspective of overall landscape characteristics, area and perimeter of patches, quantity and fractal dimension of patches and so on with the support of geo-info systematical software ArcCIS and landscape structure analysis software Fragstats. The results showed that among all landscape elements alpine meadow and evergreen broad-leaved shrubs take up a larger part as temperate and cool temperate grassland and marsh are scattered with small areas; deciduous and broad-leaved as well as their mixed forest have higher landscape fragmentation degree, on the whole, the fragmentation degree of forest type is higher than that of meadow and shrub; fractal dimensions of landscape components are all small and tend to 1, which indicates that the folded degree of all landscape boundaries are small.展开更多
[Objective] The paper was to preliminarily investigate the low yield reason of Camellia oleifera caused by fruit and flower dropping in Dehong prefecture. [Method]Pollen viability of C. oleifera was determined using I...[Objective] The paper was to preliminarily investigate the low yield reason of Camellia oleifera caused by fruit and flower dropping in Dehong prefecture. [Method]Pollen viability of C. oleifera was determined using I-KI and TTC （2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride） method, the germination rate of pollen was determined by in vitro culture method, the pollen tube growth was observed by the fluorescent microscope through aniline blue dyeing, and the effects of different pollination methods on fruit setting rate of C. oleifera was analyzed. [Results] The pollen viability and the quantity of pollen tube of C. oleifera with good fruiting were significantly higher than the plants with poor fruiting, but their pollen germination rate had no significant differences; cross pollination was conducive to fruiting setting of C. oleifera. [Conclusion] The growth and development condition of C. oleifera pollen had important effect on the yield of C. oleifera in Dehong prefecture.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to analyze the changes characteristics of temperature in Tacheng.[Method] By dint of monthly average temperature from 1955 to 2008 in four typical meteorology station,Tacheng,Hebukesai’er,Tuol...[Objective] The aim was to analyze the changes characteristics of temperature in Tacheng.[Method] By dint of monthly average temperature from 1955 to 2008 in four typical meteorology station,Tacheng,Hebukesai’er,Tuoli and Wusu,the temperature multi-temporal scale characteristics and changes trend in future in Tacheng were expounded by small wave analysis and climate trend coefficient method.[Result] The average temperature in so many years in Tacheng was 5.88 ℃.The annual changes of temperature were relatively stable.The coefficient of changes were between 0.130-0.265.The extreme value was between 1.73-3.79;the sequence distribution of temperature showed plat peak form and the annual average temperature was divergence.The temperature in Tacheng had 5-year,9-year and 14-year period.It was in cold period in 1970 when average temperature was only 3.77 ℃.The 1980s was the warmest age in recent 54 years,reaching 8.10℃.In recent 90s,and comparing with 80s,temperature in Tacheng was decreasing,but still higher than that in 70s.It was forecasted that the temperature in future would increase.The annual average temperature in each area and the average temperature in each season in Tacheng increased significantly,with a range of 1.15-2.05 ℃/10 a.The smallest temperature increase speed in summer was 0.16-0.45 ℃/10 a.The annual average temperature changes speed was 0.40-0.78 ℃/10 a.[Conclusion] The temperature changes in Tacheng had positive corresponding trend toward the climate warming.展开更多
Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in western Hunan province with abundant pastures,suitable for husbandry.However,parasitic diseases become an obstacle for goat industry development.In the resear...Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in western Hunan province with abundant pastures,suitable for husbandry.However,parasitic diseases become an obstacle for goat industry development.In the research,based on parasite damages,epidemic variety and characters,some prevention measures were proposed,as follows：improving goat raising and management,rotation grazing,reinforcement of disinfection and quarantine,and regular parasite expelling,providing references for goat farming in Xiangxi.展开更多
The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is an integrated knowledge system and functional social practice initiated and developed by ancient Chinese. Appling to their daily lives and agricultural production, based on r...The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is an integrated knowledge system and functional social practice initiated and developed by ancient Chinese. Appling to their daily lives and agricultural production, based on records of the periodic motions of the sun, this knowledge system echoes seasonal and climate changes, phenological variation and reflects the features of ancient agricultural activities. As a comprehensive demonstration of their lives and production, it is a phenomenal achievement thanks to the ancient Chinese people's experience and wisdom. The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is also a cultural phenomenon unique to China, geographic location, the Yellow River Basin being at a mid-latitude zone with distinctive seasonal climate changes; its long-existing agrarian tradition, advanced agricultural philosophy and a harmonious lifestyle. In the meantime, while China's superior knowledge on astronomy made its formation technically possible, the "agriculture first" governmental policy and the "prefectures and counties" administrative system, introduced by governors from Qin and Han Dynasties, cultivated its formation institutionally. Besides, the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is the outcome of the harmonious civilization progress and traditional Chinese culture, which is different from Western Europe's aggressive and predatory industrial expansion. The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is still of great cultural and practical significance in China even today. It highlights the "unity of mankind and nature" philosophy and serves as another signature symbol of the Chinese culture. While China is more and more engaging in international affairs, the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" facilitates the rest of the world to understand China from another angle.展开更多
文摘The prefectures of Ming and Qing Dynasties in southern Hebei had profound historical heritage and rich urban forms.Studying their morphological characteristics can provide a scientific basis for city construction under the background of cultural self-confidence.In this paper,we conducted an urban survey on prefectures in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in southern Hebei by collecting historical documents such as ancient maps and local chronicles since the Ming and Qing Dynasties,comprehensively using typological methods.The influencing factors of urban spatial forms were further discussed from three aspects:political and military defense,etiquette and geographical environment,and culture and economic development.
基金Supported by Special Fund for the Construction of China Agricultural Industry Research System(CARS-09-ES22).
文摘This study provides a comprehensive summary of the current development status of the potato industry in Liangshan Prefecture,and analyzes the primary factors that hinder the advancement of this industry,including a low degree of scale,a limited popularization rate of high-quality seeds,insufficient mechanization,a low level of commercialization,inadequate technological support,minimal integration between the secondary and tertiary industries,and an ineffective mechanism for connecting and benefiting farmers.Furthermore,it presents a problem-oriented approach that is grounded in the current climatic,resource,water,and soil conditions of Liangshan Prefecture,and proposes several pathways to promote the high-quality development of the potato industry.The strategies include:expanding coverage and increasing production volume as foundational steps to ensure food security;enhancing quality and efficiency as key drivers to stimulate agricultural advancement through scientific and technological innovation;focusing on the integration of the three industries to achieve industrial revitalization;implementing risk management measures as a preventive strategy to ensure industrial stability;establishing incentive policies to foster production enthusiasm;and ultimately assisting farmers in increasing their income to achieve the overarching goal of improving the livelihoods of the population.
文摘Situated at a key junction of the Sichuan section of the South Asia Corridor on the Silk Road,Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province is a cultural hub where multiple ethnic groups coexist.The region is rich in profound cultural deposits.
文摘Biodiversity is a critical component for sustainable human development.The recently concluded Sixteenth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 2024 highlighted the need for whole of society mobilization to address the global biodiversity crisis by translating international conservation commitments into effective local actions.A study to understand the linkages between ecological conservation measures in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG)15 target 15.5,was undertaken,using the content analysis method that reviewed international conventions,national policies,and local government measures and practices.The study revealed that there was a strong link with between Aba’s conservation strategies and SDG 15 particularly target 15.5 in reducing natural habitat degradation,curbing biodiversity loss,and protecting endangered species.The Aba Prefecture has established 25 nature reserves,that are regulated by stringent wetland protection measures,and comprehensive legal frameworks for biodiversity conservation which is in line with SDG 15.The findings further show that that the Aba Prefecture’s efforts in ecosystem conservation,species protection,and sustainable resource utilization can be used to help meet SDG 15 target 15.5.The study also identified steps to help localize SDG aspirations and goals,by strengthening long-term data monitoring and local herder participation.These insights can be used to support other initiatives and measures in other similar biodiversity-rich regions seeking to implement global conservation goals at the local level,particularly in ecologically sensitive mountainous areas.
文摘With the first rays of dawn peeking through the rainforest at Shiti Village,Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,Xu Xiaolong,a bird-watching guide from the Jingpo ethnic group,led a German bird-watching group into the jungle.His great-grandfather made a living by hunting“weird-looking birds”in the mountains.Today,the birds(Great Hornbill)are attracting tourist dollars from other parts of the world without dodging bullets.In Shiti Village,bird-watchers can enjoy the chirping of Great Hornbills and feel the rumbling in the air as the birds fly past.The village on the Chinese border with Myanmar was formerly poverty-stricken,with an average annual income of barely 2,000 yuan(US$305)per household 10 years ago.Today,the average annual income has grown to 150,000 yuan(US$23,075).It is a shining example of the successful practice of the notion that“lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.”
文摘Shiyan,located in the northwestern part of Hubei Province,China,is a city with a population of approximately 3.2 million.As a prefecture-level city,Shiyan is known for its mountainous terrain and rich natural resources.Historically,Shiyan has been a strategic transportation hub connecting Hubei,Shaanxi,and Chongqing.
文摘In the terraced fields in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture,southwest China’s Yunnan Province,the morning mist drifts up from the valleys while the tiered ridges spread like the fingerprints of the earth.
文摘Village CEOs strive to raise incomes in rural Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture.To advance rural revitalisation,Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture has,in recent years,introduced the“village CEO”model as part of its efforts to integrate agriculture,culture,and tourism.This model has emerged as a key strategy for addressing the shortage of rural talent and stimulating regional development.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFF0805603)。
文摘Desertification poses severe threats to socio-ecological resilience in arid regions,yet systematic quantification of desertification control efficiency remains limited.This study addressed this gap by developing an integrated Data Envelopment Analysis(DEA)Malmquist index to assess the spatiotemporal dynamics of desertification control efficiency in Hotan Prefecture(a hyper-arid region)of China from 2005 to 2023.To achieve this goal,we analyzed 5 indices spanning the total factor productivity,technical change,efficiency change,pure efficiency change,and scale efficiency change across 7 counties and 1 city in Hotan Prefecture.Results revealed that the growth rate of the total factor productivity is 12.0%,which is driven primarily by technical change and management optimization.However,significant spatiotemporal heterogeneity emerged.Temporally,rapid early gains during 2005–2010,with the total factor productivity value of 1.372,were dominated by technological progress,where technical change reached 1.291,while scale efficiency change helped sustain progress between 2010 and 2015.A recent decline in the total factor productivity to 0.987 during 2015–2023 underscored the risks associated with technological stagnation.Spatially,Qira County achieved the highest growth rate of the total factor productivity at 33.7%through dual advances in technology and management,which stands in sharp contrast to Moyu County's stagnation,where the total factor productivity reached only 1.029,reflecting the minimal growth rate of 2.9%.Furthermore,scale expansion change proved beneficial in Pishan County but counterproductive in Qira County.Based on these findings,this study proposes targeted policy recommendations to enhance desertification control efficiency in hyper-arid regions like Hotan Prefecture.It emphasizes the importance of continuous technological innovation,particularly water-saving and adaptive techniques to counteract declining productivity.Differentiated spatial strategies are essential,with tailored interventions for high-risk northern areas and scaling successful models from higher-efficiency southern zones.Optimizing project scale based on ecological carrying capacity rather than uncontrolled expansion is urged,along with strengthening cross-regional water resource coordination.Finally,establishing a data-driven monitoring and decision-support system could enable dynamic efficiency evaluations and evidence-based policy planning.This study provides a critical methodological framework for systematically quantifying desertification control efficiency in hyper-arid regions,establishing an empirical foundation for targeted ecological governance.
文摘During this year’s Two Sessions(annual meetings of China’s top legislative and political advisory bodies),Wei Gang,deputy to the National People’s Congress and governor of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture,Yunnan Province,sat down for an exclusive interview with China Report ASEAN.
文摘Still common in developing countries, acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is not only a disease of children and adolescents, but can also occur in adults. At this age, the diagnosis of rheumatic flare-ups can be difficult due to the frequency of other types of joint diseases and the existence of degenerative and dystrophic valve disease. In adults, the initial rheumatic attack is marked by the predominance of joint damage over cardiac damage. However, it is often at this age that rheumatic valve disease is discovered. The revised Jones criteria also find their place in the diagnosis of AAR in adults. Objective: To study the demographic, clinical, and biological characteristics of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in the General Medicine Department of the Siguiri Prefectural Hospital. Materials and Methods: This descriptive observational study examined the demographic, clinical and biological characteristics of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) at the Siguiri Prefectural Hospital, Guinea, between April 1 and September 31, 2021 according to Jones criteria. The data were collected on a form containing sociodemographic variables (age, sex, profession), rheumatological, cardiac, pulmonary and neurological clinical signs, biological variables and treatment. Results: Figure 1 shows the flow of the hospital frequency of the RAA in the General Medicine Department of the Prefectural Hospital of Siguiri. During the study period, 420 patients were hospitalized, of whom 161 patients had AAR, a frequency of 38.33%. Table 1 shows the distribution of patients diagnosed with ARB, by sociodemographic characteristics. The average age was 44.7 ± 19.78 years and the extremes of 14 and 90 years, the female sex dominated with a ratio of 0.75. The informal sector was in the majority in 45.34% of cases and most were illiterate, i.e. 53.42%. In our study, the incidence was lower during the dry season than during the rainy season, a hot season with high rainfall and humidity, the rainy period was a provider with a peak in August and September. The lifestyle was characterized by overcrowding in 87.58% of patients. The main complaint was fever, i.e. 88.82%. Rheumatological manifestations such as arthritis were 98.14%, chest pain was 37.89% (61 cases). The diagnosis was confirmed by ASLO titration in 85.71% of patients and 98.55% (136 cases) had a titration greater than 400 U/ml. Conclusion: The results obtained from our study show a high prevalence of acute rheumatic fever, which makes it a worrying health problem in the Siguiri health district. Young female adult patients, married with an informal profession and not in school residing in Siguiri were the most encountered in our study. The main functional signs mentioned by the patients were fever, cough and abdominal pain;osteoarticular pain and chest pain dominated the clinical picture. Almost all of our patients had an ASLO titer greater than 400 U/ml and a positive C-reactive protein. Our results show a high risk of spread of acute rheumatic fever within the population of Siguiri. Due to the serious complications caused by acute rheumatic fever, particular attention must be paid to it by carrying out other, much larger studies in order to identify the problem of RAA.
文摘Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hunan Province has natural environmental advantages for developing the sorghum industry.To select the high-quality Chinese liquor-making sorghum varieties suitable to be planted in Xiangxi,we compared‘Jinnuoliang 1’,‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Hongyingzi’,‘Lunuo 8’,‘Chuannuoliang 2’,‘Liangnuo 1’,‘Maohongnuo 1’,and‘Lyubaohong’in terms of growth period,economic traits,incidences of diseases and pests,and lodging rate.The results showed no significant difference in whole growth period among different varieties.‘Liangnuo 1’had the longest growth period of 130 d,while‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Hongyingzi’,and‘Maohongnuo 1’had the shortest growth period of 125 d.The yields of different varieties followed the trend of‘Chuannuoliang 2’>‘Lyubaohong’>‘Liangnuo 1’>‘Lunuo 8’>‘Chuannuoliang 1’>‘Maohongnuo 1’>‘Hongyingzi’>‘Jinliangnuo 1’.‘Chuannuoliang 2’had the highest yield,reaching 7128.75 kg/hm^(2).‘Chuannuoliang 1’,‘Chuannuoliang 2’,and‘Lyubaohong’had the lowest incidences of pests and diseases and the lowest lodging rate.Overall analysis suggested that‘Chuannuoliang 2’can be planted and promoted as a Chinese liquormaking sorghum variety in Xiangxi.
文摘People in ethnic costumes attend an activity to celebrate the Miao Sisters Festival in Taijiang County,Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Guizhou Province,on April 12.(VCG).
文摘Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecological value.Dominated by the towering Gongga Mountain-rising to 7,556 metres-it is the highest peak in both the Hengduan Mountains and Sichuan Province.
文摘This study aimed to provide theoretical bases for optimized land use in minority settlements at high altitude. On the basis of forest form map and land use type map (1∶250 000) of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province in 2007, this study carried out further analysis and assessment on the landscape pattern and fragmentation degree of Ganzi from the perspective of overall landscape characteristics, area and perimeter of patches, quantity and fractal dimension of patches and so on with the support of geo-info systematical software ArcCIS and landscape structure analysis software Fragstats. The results showed that among all landscape elements alpine meadow and evergreen broad-leaved shrubs take up a larger part as temperate and cool temperate grassland and marsh are scattered with small areas; deciduous and broad-leaved as well as their mixed forest have higher landscape fragmentation degree, on the whole, the fragmentation degree of forest type is higher than that of meadow and shrub; fractal dimensions of landscape components are all small and tend to 1, which indicates that the folded degree of all landscape boundaries are small.
基金Supported by National Key Technology Support Program"Integration and Demonstration of Camellia oleifera High Yield Cultivation Technology of Southwest High Mountain"(2009BADB1B08)Key New Product Development Projects of Yunnan Province"Breeding of Good Varieties of Camellia oleifera"(2009BB004)~~
文摘[Objective] The paper was to preliminarily investigate the low yield reason of Camellia oleifera caused by fruit and flower dropping in Dehong prefecture. [Method]Pollen viability of C. oleifera was determined using I-KI and TTC （2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride） method, the germination rate of pollen was determined by in vitro culture method, the pollen tube growth was observed by the fluorescent microscope through aniline blue dyeing, and the effects of different pollination methods on fruit setting rate of C. oleifera was analyzed. [Results] The pollen viability and the quantity of pollen tube of C. oleifera with good fruiting were significantly higher than the plants with poor fruiting, but their pollen germination rate had no significant differences; cross pollination was conducive to fruiting setting of C. oleifera. [Conclusion] The growth and development condition of C. oleifera pollen had important effect on the yield of C. oleifera in Dehong prefecture.
文摘[Objective] The aim was to analyze the changes characteristics of temperature in Tacheng.[Method] By dint of monthly average temperature from 1955 to 2008 in four typical meteorology station,Tacheng,Hebukesai’er,Tuoli and Wusu,the temperature multi-temporal scale characteristics and changes trend in future in Tacheng were expounded by small wave analysis and climate trend coefficient method.[Result] The average temperature in so many years in Tacheng was 5.88 ℃.The annual changes of temperature were relatively stable.The coefficient of changes were between 0.130-0.265.The extreme value was between 1.73-3.79;the sequence distribution of temperature showed plat peak form and the annual average temperature was divergence.The temperature in Tacheng had 5-year,9-year and 14-year period.It was in cold period in 1970 when average temperature was only 3.77 ℃.The 1980s was the warmest age in recent 54 years,reaching 8.10℃.In recent 90s,and comparing with 80s,temperature in Tacheng was decreasing,but still higher than that in 70s.It was forecasted that the temperature in future would increase.The annual average temperature in each area and the average temperature in each season in Tacheng increased significantly,with a range of 1.15-2.05 ℃/10 a.The smallest temperature increase speed in summer was 0.16-0.45 ℃/10 a.The annual average temperature changes speed was 0.40-0.78 ℃/10 a.[Conclusion] The temperature changes in Tacheng had positive corresponding trend toward the climate warming.
文摘Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located in western Hunan province with abundant pastures,suitable for husbandry.However,parasitic diseases become an obstacle for goat industry development.In the research,based on parasite damages,epidemic variety and characters,some prevention measures were proposed,as follows：improving goat raising and management,rotation grazing,reinforcement of disinfection and quarantine,and regular parasite expelling,providing references for goat farming in Xiangxi.
文摘The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is an integrated knowledge system and functional social practice initiated and developed by ancient Chinese. Appling to their daily lives and agricultural production, based on records of the periodic motions of the sun, this knowledge system echoes seasonal and climate changes, phenological variation and reflects the features of ancient agricultural activities. As a comprehensive demonstration of their lives and production, it is a phenomenal achievement thanks to the ancient Chinese people's experience and wisdom. The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is also a cultural phenomenon unique to China, geographic location, the Yellow River Basin being at a mid-latitude zone with distinctive seasonal climate changes; its long-existing agrarian tradition, advanced agricultural philosophy and a harmonious lifestyle. In the meantime, while China's superior knowledge on astronomy made its formation technically possible, the "agriculture first" governmental policy and the "prefectures and counties" administrative system, introduced by governors from Qin and Han Dynasties, cultivated its formation institutionally. Besides, the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is the outcome of the harmonious civilization progress and traditional Chinese culture, which is different from Western Europe's aggressive and predatory industrial expansion. The "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" is still of great cultural and practical significance in China even today. It highlights the "unity of mankind and nature" philosophy and serves as another signature symbol of the Chinese culture. While China is more and more engaging in international affairs, the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" facilitates the rest of the world to understand China from another angle.
