With stable physical properties, the rare-earth silicate phosphor of MgSiO3：Mn2＋,Nd3＋ is one of the suitable luminescent materials used in preparing functional fibers. In order to promote the afterglow properties o...With stable physical properties, the rare-earth silicate phosphor of MgSiO3：Mn2＋,Nd3＋ is one of the suitable luminescent materials used in preparing functional fibers. In order to promote the afterglow properties of red-emitting phosphors, we prepared it by means of solid-state reaction, and the effect of manufacturing elements including H3BO3 and environmental factor of calcining temperature, type of flux on its luminescence property were investigated through evaluating their afterglow properties. The results showed that with the concentration of Nd3＋ increasing, the amounts of H3BO3 doping and calcining temperature, the afterglow time and initial brightness of the rare-earth silicate phosphor increased and then decreased gradually. The afterglow properties of different flux concentration were different from one to another as： H3BO3〉Na＋〉K＋〉No flux.展开更多
To fill the gap in breeding biology information about the Red-Whiskered Bulbul （Pycnonotus jocosus）, in 2013, we studied the breeding biology of this species in Xishuangbanna, southwest China. The breeding began fro...To fill the gap in breeding biology information about the Red-Whiskered Bulbul （Pycnonotus jocosus）, in 2013, we studied the breeding biology of this species in Xishuangbanna, southwest China. The breeding began from February and continued until early August. The breeding strategy of P. jocosus was more flexible and their nests were only built in cultivated landscapes, whereas, no nest building in native tropical rain forest was found. Small open cup nests were built on 50 different plant species, and at heights ranging from 2.1±0.6 m above the ground （n=102）. The mean clutch size was 2.53±0.51 eggs （n=40） and the mean egg mass was 2.81±0.25 g （n=60）. The average incubation period was 11.1±0.5 days （n=14）, and the average nestling period was 11.0±0.8 days （n=31）. The overall nest success was 34.22%.The hatching and fledging showed either asynchrony or synchrony. Invertebrate food decreased with nestling age, whereas, plant food increased with nestling age. Moreover, distinct parental roles of the parents in nestling period were found. Compared with other passerine species, P. jocosus spent less time in incubating （58%）. The clutch size, incubation and nestling period of the P. jocosus in southwest China were different from those of the R jocosus in India.展开更多
Novel red-emitting phosphors Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu3＋ were prepared by gel-combustion method assisted by microwave. The phase struc-ture and luminescent properties of as-synthesized phosphors were investigated by XRD and flu...Novel red-emitting phosphors Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu3＋ were prepared by gel-combustion method assisted by microwave. The phase struc-ture and luminescent properties of as-synthesized phosphors were investigated by XRD and fluorescence spectrophotometer, respectively. The results showed that the as-synthesized sample was Sr2MgSi2O7 with tetragonal crystal structure. The excitation spectrum of Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu3＋ was composed of two major parts： one was the broad band between 200 and 350 nm, which belonged to the charge transfer of Eu3＋-O2-; the other consisted of a series of sharp lines between 350 and 450 nm, ascribed to the f-f transition of Eu3＋. The emission spec-trum consisted of two emission peaks at 593 and 616 nm, which was attributed to 5D0→7F1 and 5D0→7F2 of Eu3＋, respectively. The concen-tration of Eu3＋ （x） had great effect on the emission intensity of Sr2-xMgSi2O7：Eu3＋x. When x varied in the range of 0.04-0.18, the intensity of emission peaks at 593 and 616 nm increased gradually with the concentration of Eu3＋ increasing. It was interesting that no concentration quenching occurred. Moreover, the luminescent intensity could be greatly enhanced with incorporation of charge compensator Li＋ ions.展开更多
Eu3+-activated Gd2(MoO4)3 pseudo-pompon-like red-emitting phosphors were prepared by solid-state method. The structure, morphology, and luminescent properties of these powder samples were investigated by X-ray diffrac...Eu3+-activated Gd2(MoO4)3 pseudo-pompon-like red-emitting phosphors were prepared by solid-state method. The structure, morphology, and luminescent properties of these powder samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and fluorescent spectrophotometry, respectively. The as-obtained phosphors were single crystalline phase with orthorhombic unit cell. The particles of the powder samples had the length of 5-12 m and width of 3-7 m with flake shape and large surface area, which is suitable for manufacture of white LEDs. The phosphor could be efficiently excited by the incident light of 348-425 nm, well matched with the output wavelength of near-UV (In,Ga)N chip, and re-emitted an intense red light peaking at 615 nm. By combing this phosphor with a ~395 nm-emitting (In,Ga)N chip, a red LED was fabricated, so that the applicability of this novel phosphor to white LEDs was confirmed. It is considered to be an efficient red-emitting conversion phosphor for solid-state lighting based on (In,Ga)N LEDs.展开更多
Novel red-emitting Eu3＋, Sm3＋ singly doped and co-doped Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8 phosphors were prepared by conventional solidstate reaction. Powder X-ray diffraction patterns were employed to confirm phase pttrity. Ca14Mg2...Novel red-emitting Eu3＋, Sm3＋ singly doped and co-doped Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8 phosphors were prepared by conventional solidstate reaction. Powder X-ray diffraction patterns were employed to confirm phase pttrity. Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8：Eu3＋ phosphors exhibited intense red emission under 394 nm excitation and Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8：Sm3＋ phosphors, excited at 405 nm, also showed strong red emitting at 602 nm. The concentration quenching mechanism of Cal4Mg2（SiOa）s：Eu3＋ was dipole-dipole interaction, while that of CalnMg2（SiOn）8：Sm3＋ was energy migration among nearest neighbor ions. The results indicated that Ca14Mg2（SiOn）8：Eu3＋ and Ca14Mg2（SiOn）s：Sm3＋ were promising red-emitting phosphors for WLEDs. Meanwhile, the effect of co-doping Sm3＋ ions on photoluminescence properties of CalaMg2（SiO4）s：Eu3＋ was studied and energy transfer from Sm3＋ to Eu3＋ was discovered in Eu3＋, Sm3＋ co-doped phosphors.展开更多
In this work, we presented a fluorescent probe(MCQ-DNBS) for selective and sensitive detection of biothiols based on a methylated chromenoquinoline(MCQ) derivative. Probe MCQ-DNBS was constructed by masking the OH gro...In this work, we presented a fluorescent probe(MCQ-DNBS) for selective and sensitive detection of biothiols based on a methylated chromenoquinoline(MCQ) derivative. Probe MCQ-DNBS was constructed by masking the OH group in MCQ with a common sensing unit, 2,4-dinitrobezensulfonate group(DNBS) for biothiols. Due to the photo-induced electron transfer(PET) process between MCQ and DNBS, this probe was weekly fluorescent. Upon the addition of biothiols(Cys, Hcy and GSH), this probe emitted a strong red fluorescence(λ_(em max)=613 nm) with a large Stokes shift(115 nm). In addition,fluorescence imaging of biothiols in living cells was successfully realized using MCQ-DNBS as a detector.展开更多
Coordination of the aerial servey, the author carried ground census on the population size of Red-crowned crane(Grus japonensis) in Khanka Lakes District from 1984 to 1986. According to the census in spring of 1984, t...Coordination of the aerial servey, the author carried ground census on the population size of Red-crowned crane(Grus japonensis) in Khanka Lakes District from 1984 to 1986. According to the census in spring of 1984, the total number of Red-crowned crane is 72 individuals and 20 nests. So that this ground census has recorded 59 individuals more than the aerial survey of 13 individuals, and the percentage of nesting individuals in this flock is 55.6%, which is obviously higher than 36.9% of the average ratio in China. After this, in fall of 1984 and in spring of 1985 and 1986, we repeated the same censuses three times in the same districts, the results indicated that the flock of the crane in Khanka Lakes District is stable basically, but some individuals interchange with opposite flock of USSR because of gcgraphical adjoin.So, we believe this flock in China and that flock in USSR belong to the same population and suggest two countries should act in concert to studing on this population in future. Meanwhile, the aerial servey cooperate with ground census, it is the best way for reducing missing crane and achieving to high precision of census. From this, total number of Red-crowned crane in China is 542 individuals (483+59 ind ividuals).展开更多
The observations from 14-yr long-term investigation on the soil-water losses in the sloping red-earth (slope 8°- 15°) showed that soil-water losses were closely correlated with land slope and vegetative cove...The observations from 14-yr long-term investigation on the soil-water losses in the sloping red-earth (slope 8°- 15°) showed that soil-water losses were closely correlated with land slope and vegetative coverage. Runoff rate in sloping red-earth could be reduced doubly by exploitation, while the soil erosion was enhanced doubly during the first two years after exploitation. Subsequently, it tended to be stable. Soil erosion was highly positively correlated with land slope, i. e. soil erosion increased by 120 t km-2 yr-1 with a slope increase of 1°. On the contrary, soil erosion was highly negatively correlated with vegetative coverage, i. e. soil erosion was limited at 200 t km-2 yr-1 below as the vegetative coverage exceeded 60%. Furthermore, soil erosion was highly related with planting patterns, i. e. soil erosion in contour cropping pattern would be one sixth of that in straight cropping. Based on the view of soil nutrient balance and test data, it was first suggested that the soil loss tolerance in Q2 red clay derived red-earth should be lower than 300 t km-2 yr-1.展开更多
Background:Red-winged Blackbirds(Agelaius phoeniceus),hereafter red-wings,are much less frequently parasitized by Brown-headed Cowbirds(Molothrus ater)in eastern North America than in central North America and had not...Background:Red-winged Blackbirds(Agelaius phoeniceus),hereafter red-wings,are much less frequently parasitized by Brown-headed Cowbirds(Molothrus ater)in eastern North America than in central North America and had not been recorded as hosts in our study area in southeastern Pennsylvania.Although hosts of Old World cuckoos(Cuculidae)often show geographic variation in egg rejection behavior,cowbird hosts typically exhibit uniform responses of all acceptance or all rejection of cowbird eggs.Thus,geographic variation in cowbird parasitism frequencies might reflect a different behavioral response to parasitism by hosts where only some populations reject parasitism.In this study,we tested whether egg rejection behavior may explain the lack of parasitism observed in our eastern red-wing population,which may provide insight into low parasitism levels across eastern North America.Methods:We parasitized red-wing nests with model cowbird eggs to determine their response to parasitism.Nests were tested across three nest stages and compared to control nests with no manipulations.Because rejection differed significantly by stage,we compared responses separately for each nest stage.We also monitored other songbird nests to identify parasitism frequencies on all potential hosts.Results:Red-wings showed significantly more rejections during the building stage,but not for the laying and incubation stages.Rejections during nest building involved mostly egg burials,which likely represent a continuation of the nest building process rather than true rejection of the cowbird egg.Excluding these responses,red-wings rejected 15%of cowbird eggs,which is similar to rejection levels from other studies and populations.The overall parasitism frequency on 11 species surveyed in our study area was only 7.4%.Conclusions:Egg rejection behavior does not explain the lack of parasitism on red-wings in our eastern population.Alternatively,we suggest that cowbird preference for other hosts and the low abundance of cowbirds in the east might explain the lack of parasitism.Future research should also explore cowbird and host density and the makeup of the host community to explain the low levels of parasitism on red-wings across eastern North America because egg rejection alone is unlikely to explain this broad geographic trend.展开更多
A highly active nitrogen-doped catalyst with a unique red-blood-cell（RBC） like structure is reported for oxygen reduction reaction（ORR）.The catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900 was prepared by pyrolysis of the polyaniline（...A highly active nitrogen-doped catalyst with a unique red-blood-cell（RBC） like structure is reported for oxygen reduction reaction（ORR）.The catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900 was prepared by pyrolysis of the polyaniline（PANl） and polystyrene（PS） composites with adsorption of ferric ion on the shell of sphere structure at 900℃.Fe,N-C@carbon-900 with a unique RBC-like structure provides plenty of catalytic sites combining the electrical conductivity of the carbon sphere with the catalytic activity of the nitrogen-doped layer.The four-electron reduction pathway is selected for the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900.The catalyst exhibit the ORR E_（onset） at 0.87 V（potentials is versus to reversible hydrogen electrode（RHE））,E_（1/2） at 0.78 V and high diffusion-limiting current density（5.20mA/cm^2）.Furthermore,this work indicates that both N and Fe accounted for high activity of the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900 toward the oxygen reduction process.It is concluded that Fe and N exhibit synergistically promotion in the ORR activity for the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900.We also provide a rational design of electrocatalysts with high ORR activity to further clarify the essential ORR sites of heteroatom doped carbon materials for fuel cells and metal-air battery applications.展开更多
In this work we present a study of a new method to prove the equation of the gravitational red shift of spec-tral lines. That’s according to the generalized special relativity theory. The equation of the gravitationa...In this work we present a study of a new method to prove the equation of the gravitational red shift of spec-tral lines. That’s according to the generalized special relativity theory. The equation of the gravitational red shift of spectral lines has been studied in many different works, using different methods depending on the Newtonian mechanics, and other theories. Although attention was drawn to the fact that the well-known ex-pression of the gravitational Red-Shift of spectral lines may be derived with no recourse to the general rela-tivity theory! In this study a unique derivation has been done using the Generalized Special Relativity (GSR) and the same result obtained.展开更多
Signals from lumbar primary afferent fibers are important for modulating locomotion of the hind-limbs.However,silver impregnation techniques,autoradiography,wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase and cholera tox...Signals from lumbar primary afferent fibers are important for modulating locomotion of the hind-limbs.However,silver impregnation techniques,autoradiography,wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase and cholera toxin B subunit-horseradish peroxidase cannot image the central projections and connections of the dorsal root in detail.Thus,we injected 3-k Da Texas red-dextran amine into the proximal trunks of L4 dorsal roots in adult rats.Confocal microscopy results revealed that numerous labeled arborizations and varicosities extended to the dorsal horn from T12–S4,to Clarke＇s column from T10–L2,and to the ventral horn from L1–5.The labeled varicosities at the L4 cord level were very dense,particularly in laminae I–Ⅲ,and the density decreased gradually in more rostral and caudal segments.In addition,they were predominately distributed in laminae I–IV,moderately in laminae V–VⅡ and sparsely in laminae VⅢ–X.Furthermore,direct contacts of lumbar afferent fibers with propriospinal neurons were widespread in gray matter.In conclusion,the projection and connection patterns of L4 afferents were illustrated in detail by Texas red-dextran amine-dorsal root tracing.展开更多
Chemical modifications by incorporating organic dye molecules in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix may open up the possibility of the development of smart materials. In the present work, Kiton red-620 laser dye is ...Chemical modifications by incorporating organic dye molecules in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix may open up the possibility of the development of smart materials. In the present work, Kiton red-620 laser dye is embedded in synthesized PMMA matrix by chemical doping process. The spectral investigations of Kiton red-620 doped PMMA matrix has been carried out using FTIR, UV-visible and photoluminescence spectrophotometers. FTIR study showed that the absorption band region 1800 - 1000 cm-1 becomes sharper with the concentration of dye in PMMA matrix. UV-visible and photoluminescence study showed that a slight shifting appears in the absorption spectra, emission spec- tra and intensity of emission peaks as concentration of dye increases in PMMA matrix.展开更多
Presence of the red leg syndrome （RLS） was documented through bacterial and histological examinations in the endangered Kaiser＇s mountain newt Neurergus kaiseri obtained from a pet shop. The individuals which were ...Presence of the red leg syndrome （RLS） was documented through bacterial and histological examinations in the endangered Kaiser＇s mountain newt Neurergus kaiseri obtained from a pet shop. The individuals which were severely infected showed lethargy, appetite loss, weight loss, abdominal skin redness and skin ulcers on hind legs. This study reveals the presence of two bacteria causing RLS on the skin of captive AT. kaiseri including Proteus vulgaris and Bacillus cereus. Sections of skin in affected areas and internal organs were examined through standard histological procedures. Histologically, epidermal necrosis and ulcers, epidermal gland depletion, myositis and subcutaneous edema, gastric submucosal edema and hepatomegaly were seen. There were also correlations between the microbial infection and structural changes in tissues of Kaiser＇s mountain newt. The severity of the structural changes are related to the level of microbial infection in the target organs and could be sustained by the isolation of P. vulgaris and other pathogens. The presence of the infective bacterial population and their interaction on the skin of the newt may have changed the normal skin flora and facilitate the prevalence of other disease.展开更多
This paper studied the winter habitat selection of red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in Yancheng National Natural Reserve, Jiangsu Province. There were six types of habitat used by red-crowned cranes, i.e. salt-wor...This paper studied the winter habitat selection of red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in Yancheng National Natural Reserve, Jiangsu Province. There were six types of habitat used by red-crowned cranes, i.e. salt-works, aquiculture ponds, reed lands, grassy tidal lands, salting wormwood lands and wheat fields. The wheat field was a new type of habitat used by red-crowned cranes. More than 70 percent of red-crowned cranes chose grassy tidal lands, salting wormwood lands, and reed lands as their most important habitats. In recent years, the distribution of red-crowned cranes moved southward gradually. Red-crowned cranes prefer artificial or semiartificial wetlands rather than original wetlands, successive distribution was broken into fragments.展开更多
In the present paper, a total of 109 asthma patients were randomly divided into treatment group (red hot needle, n=62) and control group (conventional acupuncture, n=47). The treatment was conducted beginning from the...In the present paper, a total of 109 asthma patients were randomly divided into treatment group (red hot needle, n=62) and control group (conventional acupuncture, n=47). The treatment was conducted beginning from the first day of the first 10 day period of the Dog Days. After successive two years’ treatment, results showed that of the 62 and 47 cases in treatment and control groups, 16 and 7 were cured basically, 37 and 16 had remarkable improvement, 8 and 12 were ameliorated, 1 and 10 failed in the treatment, with the effective rate being 98.4% and 78.7% respectively, displaying that the therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group (P<0.01).展开更多
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(21171074/B010201)
文摘With stable physical properties, the rare-earth silicate phosphor of MgSiO3：Mn2＋,Nd3＋ is one of the suitable luminescent materials used in preparing functional fibers. In order to promote the afterglow properties of red-emitting phosphors, we prepared it by means of solid-state reaction, and the effect of manufacturing elements including H3BO3 and environmental factor of calcining temperature, type of flux on its luminescence property were investigated through evaluating their afterglow properties. The results showed that with the concentration of Nd3＋ increasing, the amounts of H3BO3 doping and calcining temperature, the afterglow time and initial brightness of the rare-earth silicate phosphor increased and then decreased gradually. The afterglow properties of different flux concentration were different from one to another as： H3BO3〉Na＋〉K＋〉No flux.
基金supported by funding from the National Nature Science Foundation of China(31370452)the Chinese Academy of Science(KSCX2-EW-Q-17)
文摘To fill the gap in breeding biology information about the Red-Whiskered Bulbul （Pycnonotus jocosus）, in 2013, we studied the breeding biology of this species in Xishuangbanna, southwest China. The breeding began from February and continued until early August. The breeding strategy of P. jocosus was more flexible and their nests were only built in cultivated landscapes, whereas, no nest building in native tropical rain forest was found. Small open cup nests were built on 50 different plant species, and at heights ranging from 2.1±0.6 m above the ground （n=102）. The mean clutch size was 2.53±0.51 eggs （n=40） and the mean egg mass was 2.81±0.25 g （n=60）. The average incubation period was 11.1±0.5 days （n=14）, and the average nestling period was 11.0±0.8 days （n=31）. The overall nest success was 34.22%.The hatching and fledging showed either asynchrony or synchrony. Invertebrate food decreased with nestling age, whereas, plant food increased with nestling age. Moreover, distinct parental roles of the parents in nestling period were found. Compared with other passerine species, P. jocosus spent less time in incubating （58%）. The clutch size, incubation and nestling period of the P. jocosus in southwest China were different from those of the R jocosus in India.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20675023)
文摘Novel red-emitting phosphors Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu3＋ were prepared by gel-combustion method assisted by microwave. The phase struc-ture and luminescent properties of as-synthesized phosphors were investigated by XRD and fluorescence spectrophotometer, respectively. The results showed that the as-synthesized sample was Sr2MgSi2O7 with tetragonal crystal structure. The excitation spectrum of Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu3＋ was composed of two major parts： one was the broad band between 200 and 350 nm, which belonged to the charge transfer of Eu3＋-O2-; the other consisted of a series of sharp lines between 350 and 450 nm, ascribed to the f-f transition of Eu3＋. The emission spec-trum consisted of two emission peaks at 593 and 616 nm, which was attributed to 5D0→7F1 and 5D0→7F2 of Eu3＋, respectively. The concen-tration of Eu3＋ （x） had great effect on the emission intensity of Sr2-xMgSi2O7：Eu3＋x. When x varied in the range of 0.04-0.18, the intensity of emission peaks at 593 and 616 nm increased gradually with the concentration of Eu3＋ increasing. It was interesting that no concentration quenching occurred. Moreover, the luminescent intensity could be greatly enhanced with incorporation of charge compensator Li＋ ions.
基金Project supported by the Natural Science Research Project of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (08KJD150014)the QingLan Project of the Jiangsu Province (2008)the Basic Research Fund of Jiangsu Teachers University of Technology (KYY09031)
文摘Eu3+-activated Gd2(MoO4)3 pseudo-pompon-like red-emitting phosphors were prepared by solid-state method. The structure, morphology, and luminescent properties of these powder samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and fluorescent spectrophotometry, respectively. The as-obtained phosphors were single crystalline phase with orthorhombic unit cell. The particles of the powder samples had the length of 5-12 m and width of 3-7 m with flake shape and large surface area, which is suitable for manufacture of white LEDs. The phosphor could be efficiently excited by the incident light of 348-425 nm, well matched with the output wavelength of near-UV (In,Ga)N chip, and re-emitted an intense red light peaking at 615 nm. By combing this phosphor with a ~395 nm-emitting (In,Ga)N chip, a red LED was fabricated, so that the applicability of this novel phosphor to white LEDs was confirmed. It is considered to be an efficient red-emitting conversion phosphor for solid-state lighting based on (In,Ga)N LEDs.
基金supported by the Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Special Project of Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2014DFT10310)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program,2014CB643801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51402288,51102229,21401184)
文摘Novel red-emitting Eu3＋, Sm3＋ singly doped and co-doped Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8 phosphors were prepared by conventional solidstate reaction. Powder X-ray diffraction patterns were employed to confirm phase pttrity. Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8：Eu3＋ phosphors exhibited intense red emission under 394 nm excitation and Ca14Mg2（SiO4）8：Sm3＋ phosphors, excited at 405 nm, also showed strong red emitting at 602 nm. The concentration quenching mechanism of Cal4Mg2（SiOa）s：Eu3＋ was dipole-dipole interaction, while that of CalnMg2（SiOn）8：Sm3＋ was energy migration among nearest neighbor ions. The results indicated that Ca14Mg2（SiOn）8：Eu3＋ and Ca14Mg2（SiOn）s：Sm3＋ were promising red-emitting phosphors for WLEDs. Meanwhile, the effect of co-doping Sm3＋ ions on photoluminescence properties of CalaMg2（SiO4）s：Eu3＋ was studied and energy transfer from Sm3＋ to Eu3＋ was discovered in Eu3＋, Sm3＋ co-doped phosphors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.U1608222)Special Fund for Agroscientific Research in the Public Interest of China(No.201503108)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University (No. 2018zzts109)the State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics (No. 2016005)
文摘In this work, we presented a fluorescent probe(MCQ-DNBS) for selective and sensitive detection of biothiols based on a methylated chromenoquinoline(MCQ) derivative. Probe MCQ-DNBS was constructed by masking the OH group in MCQ with a common sensing unit, 2,4-dinitrobezensulfonate group(DNBS) for biothiols. Due to the photo-induced electron transfer(PET) process between MCQ and DNBS, this probe was weekly fluorescent. Upon the addition of biothiols(Cys, Hcy and GSH), this probe emitted a strong red fluorescence(λ_(em max)=613 nm) with a large Stokes shift(115 nm). In addition,fluorescence imaging of biothiols in living cells was successfully realized using MCQ-DNBS as a detector.
文摘Coordination of the aerial servey, the author carried ground census on the population size of Red-crowned crane(Grus japonensis) in Khanka Lakes District from 1984 to 1986. According to the census in spring of 1984, the total number of Red-crowned crane is 72 individuals and 20 nests. So that this ground census has recorded 59 individuals more than the aerial survey of 13 individuals, and the percentage of nesting individuals in this flock is 55.6%, which is obviously higher than 36.9% of the average ratio in China. After this, in fall of 1984 and in spring of 1985 and 1986, we repeated the same censuses three times in the same districts, the results indicated that the flock of the crane in Khanka Lakes District is stable basically, but some individuals interchange with opposite flock of USSR because of gcgraphical adjoin.So, we believe this flock in China and that flock in USSR belong to the same population and suggest two countries should act in concert to studing on this population in future. Meanwhile, the aerial servey cooperate with ground census, it is the best way for reducing missing crane and achieving to high precision of census. From this, total number of Red-crowned crane in China is 542 individuals (483+59 ind ividuals).
文摘The observations from 14-yr long-term investigation on the soil-water losses in the sloping red-earth (slope 8°- 15°) showed that soil-water losses were closely correlated with land slope and vegetative coverage. Runoff rate in sloping red-earth could be reduced doubly by exploitation, while the soil erosion was enhanced doubly during the first two years after exploitation. Subsequently, it tended to be stable. Soil erosion was highly positively correlated with land slope, i. e. soil erosion increased by 120 t km-2 yr-1 with a slope increase of 1°. On the contrary, soil erosion was highly negatively correlated with vegetative coverage, i. e. soil erosion was limited at 200 t km-2 yr-1 below as the vegetative coverage exceeded 60%. Furthermore, soil erosion was highly related with planting patterns, i. e. soil erosion in contour cropping pattern would be one sixth of that in straight cropping. Based on the view of soil nutrient balance and test data, it was first suggested that the soil loss tolerance in Q2 red clay derived red-earth should be lower than 300 t km-2 yr-1.
基金provided by a BEARS Grant and a Neag Undergraduate Research Grant from Kutztown University
文摘Background:Red-winged Blackbirds(Agelaius phoeniceus),hereafter red-wings,are much less frequently parasitized by Brown-headed Cowbirds(Molothrus ater)in eastern North America than in central North America and had not been recorded as hosts in our study area in southeastern Pennsylvania.Although hosts of Old World cuckoos(Cuculidae)often show geographic variation in egg rejection behavior,cowbird hosts typically exhibit uniform responses of all acceptance or all rejection of cowbird eggs.Thus,geographic variation in cowbird parasitism frequencies might reflect a different behavioral response to parasitism by hosts where only some populations reject parasitism.In this study,we tested whether egg rejection behavior may explain the lack of parasitism observed in our eastern red-wing population,which may provide insight into low parasitism levels across eastern North America.Methods:We parasitized red-wing nests with model cowbird eggs to determine their response to parasitism.Nests were tested across three nest stages and compared to control nests with no manipulations.Because rejection differed significantly by stage,we compared responses separately for each nest stage.We also monitored other songbird nests to identify parasitism frequencies on all potential hosts.Results:Red-wings showed significantly more rejections during the building stage,but not for the laying and incubation stages.Rejections during nest building involved mostly egg burials,which likely represent a continuation of the nest building process rather than true rejection of the cowbird egg.Excluding these responses,red-wings rejected 15%of cowbird eggs,which is similar to rejection levels from other studies and populations.The overall parasitism frequency on 11 species surveyed in our study area was only 7.4%.Conclusions:Egg rejection behavior does not explain the lack of parasitism on red-wings in our eastern population.Alternatively,we suggest that cowbird preference for other hosts and the low abundance of cowbirds in the east might explain the lack of parasitism.Future research should also explore cowbird and host density and the makeup of the host community to explain the low levels of parasitism on red-wings across eastern North America because egg rejection alone is unlikely to explain this broad geographic trend.
基金partially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51273158,21303131)
文摘A highly active nitrogen-doped catalyst with a unique red-blood-cell（RBC） like structure is reported for oxygen reduction reaction（ORR）.The catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900 was prepared by pyrolysis of the polyaniline（PANl） and polystyrene（PS） composites with adsorption of ferric ion on the shell of sphere structure at 900℃.Fe,N-C@carbon-900 with a unique RBC-like structure provides plenty of catalytic sites combining the electrical conductivity of the carbon sphere with the catalytic activity of the nitrogen-doped layer.The four-electron reduction pathway is selected for the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900.The catalyst exhibit the ORR E_（onset） at 0.87 V（potentials is versus to reversible hydrogen electrode（RHE））,E_（1/2） at 0.78 V and high diffusion-limiting current density（5.20mA/cm^2）.Furthermore,this work indicates that both N and Fe accounted for high activity of the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900 toward the oxygen reduction process.It is concluded that Fe and N exhibit synergistically promotion in the ORR activity for the catalyst Fe,N-C@carbon-900.We also provide a rational design of electrocatalysts with high ORR activity to further clarify the essential ORR sites of heteroatom doped carbon materials for fuel cells and metal-air battery applications.
文摘In this work we present a study of a new method to prove the equation of the gravitational red shift of spec-tral lines. That’s according to the generalized special relativity theory. The equation of the gravitational red shift of spectral lines has been studied in many different works, using different methods depending on the Newtonian mechanics, and other theories. Although attention was drawn to the fact that the well-known ex-pression of the gravitational Red-Shift of spectral lines may be derived with no recourse to the general rela-tivity theory! In this study a unique derivation has been done using the Generalized Special Relativity (GSR) and the same result obtained.
基金supported by the Medical Sciences Foundation of China,No.14CXZ007
文摘Signals from lumbar primary afferent fibers are important for modulating locomotion of the hind-limbs.However,silver impregnation techniques,autoradiography,wheat germ agglutinin-horseradish peroxidase and cholera toxin B subunit-horseradish peroxidase cannot image the central projections and connections of the dorsal root in detail.Thus,we injected 3-k Da Texas red-dextran amine into the proximal trunks of L4 dorsal roots in adult rats.Confocal microscopy results revealed that numerous labeled arborizations and varicosities extended to the dorsal horn from T12–S4,to Clarke＇s column from T10–L2,and to the ventral horn from L1–5.The labeled varicosities at the L4 cord level were very dense,particularly in laminae I–Ⅲ,and the density decreased gradually in more rostral and caudal segments.In addition,they were predominately distributed in laminae I–IV,moderately in laminae V–VⅡ and sparsely in laminae VⅢ–X.Furthermore,direct contacts of lumbar afferent fibers with propriospinal neurons were widespread in gray matter.In conclusion,the projection and connection patterns of L4 afferents were illustrated in detail by Texas red-dextran amine-dorsal root tracing.
文摘Chemical modifications by incorporating organic dye molecules in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) matrix may open up the possibility of the development of smart materials. In the present work, Kiton red-620 laser dye is embedded in synthesized PMMA matrix by chemical doping process. The spectral investigations of Kiton red-620 doped PMMA matrix has been carried out using FTIR, UV-visible and photoluminescence spectrophotometers. FTIR study showed that the absorption band region 1800 - 1000 cm-1 becomes sharper with the concentration of dye in PMMA matrix. UV-visible and photoluminescence study showed that a slight shifting appears in the absorption spectra, emission spec- tra and intensity of emission peaks as concentration of dye increases in PMMA matrix.
基金Razi University and the Iran National Science Foundation (Contract No. 91057377) that financially supported this study as a part of a PhD research project
文摘Presence of the red leg syndrome （RLS） was documented through bacterial and histological examinations in the endangered Kaiser＇s mountain newt Neurergus kaiseri obtained from a pet shop. The individuals which were severely infected showed lethargy, appetite loss, weight loss, abdominal skin redness and skin ulcers on hind legs. This study reveals the presence of two bacteria causing RLS on the skin of captive AT. kaiseri including Proteus vulgaris and Bacillus cereus. Sections of skin in affected areas and internal organs were examined through standard histological procedures. Histologically, epidermal necrosis and ulcers, epidermal gland depletion, myositis and subcutaneous edema, gastric submucosal edema and hepatomegaly were seen. There were also correlations between the microbial infection and structural changes in tissues of Kaiser＇s mountain newt. The severity of the structural changes are related to the level of microbial infection in the target organs and could be sustained by the isolation of P. vulgaris and other pathogens. The presence of the infective bacterial population and their interaction on the skin of the newt may have changed the normal skin flora and facilitate the prevalence of other disease.
文摘This paper studied the winter habitat selection of red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) in Yancheng National Natural Reserve, Jiangsu Province. There were six types of habitat used by red-crowned cranes, i.e. salt-works, aquiculture ponds, reed lands, grassy tidal lands, salting wormwood lands and wheat fields. The wheat field was a new type of habitat used by red-crowned cranes. More than 70 percent of red-crowned cranes chose grassy tidal lands, salting wormwood lands, and reed lands as their most important habitats. In recent years, the distribution of red-crowned cranes moved southward gradually. Red-crowned cranes prefer artificial or semiartificial wetlands rather than original wetlands, successive distribution was broken into fragments.
文摘In the present paper, a total of 109 asthma patients were randomly divided into treatment group (red hot needle, n=62) and control group (conventional acupuncture, n=47). The treatment was conducted beginning from the first day of the first 10 day period of the Dog Days. After successive two years’ treatment, results showed that of the 62 and 47 cases in treatment and control groups, 16 and 7 were cured basically, 37 and 16 had remarkable improvement, 8 and 12 were ameliorated, 1 and 10 failed in the treatment, with the effective rate being 98.4% and 78.7% respectively, displaying that the therapeutic effect of treatment group was significantly superior to that of control group (P<0.01).
