In the developing phase of typhoon formation, the spiral belt partly emerges in satellite cloud images. This research starts from images and moves on to graphics and then to representation and recognition. Following t...In the developing phase of typhoon formation, the spiral belt partly emerges in satellite cloud images. This research starts from images and moves on to graphics and then to representation and recognition. Following this route, local spiral cloud belt is segmented from the raw images using image segmentation, the spiral information is extracted using mathematic morphology, and local spiral curves are detected using Hough transformation. The problem of center locating of developing typhoon has finally been solved through a search algorithm of spiral curve. For No. 99082008 cloud image, the result produced by the algorithm in this paper is at 122..3 degree west longitude, 117.5 degree north latitude. The real typhoon center location was at 122.4 degree west longitude, 18 degree north latitude.展开更多
Energy poverty in developing countries is a critical issue characterized by the lack of access to modern energy services,such as electricity and clean cooking facilities,as marked in SDG 7.This study explores the corr...Energy poverty in developing countries is a critical issue characterized by the lack of access to modern energy services,such as electricity and clean cooking facilities,as marked in SDG 7.This study explores the correlations between energy poverty,energy intensity,resource abundance,and income inequality,as these factors have been theorized to play important roles in influencing energy poverty in developing countries.By observing that the dataset is heterogeneous across the countries and over the time frame,we use the Method of Moments Quantile Regression(MMQR)to analyze our developing countries’data from 2000 to 2019.Our findings indicate that energy intensity is a significant factor influencing energy poverty,suggesting that higher energy consumption relative to the sample countries can exacerbate this issue.Additionally,we observe that income inequality within the sample countries is a critical determinant of energy poverty levels,highlighting the dynamics between economic disparity and access to energy resources.Interestingly,our study reveals that resource abundance acts as a blessing rather than a curse in terms of energy poverty,implying that countries rich in natural resources may have better opportunities to combat energy deprivation.Finally,we emphasize the vital role of financial markets in addressing energy poverty on a global scale,suggesting that robust financial systems can facilitate investments and innovations aimed at improving energy access for vulnerable populations.The results from the robustness analysis support the empirical results obtained from the main estimation.The empirical findings of the present study advance important comprehensions for policymakers to adopt energy policies that address the complex challenges of energy poverty and promote inclusive energy access.展开更多
River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by gen...River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.展开更多
Foreign-funded overseas industrial parks(OIPs)are crucial for attracting foreign investment and promoting globalization in developing countries.However,large-scale land acquisition for these parks generates conflicts ...Foreign-funded overseas industrial parks(OIPs)are crucial for attracting foreign investment and promoting globalization in developing countries.However,large-scale land acquisition for these parks generates conflicts between developers and local stakeholders,increasing development costs.A qualitative multicase study was conducted in this study to analyze the land transaction trajectories of China's OIPs.Four OIPs were selected to reveal the underlying mechanisms from the perspectives of institutional arrangements,governance mechanisms,and enterprise heterogeneity.The findings indicate that in host countries with insufficient institutional development,local governments are more inclined to directly engage in OIP land acquisition.High-level intergovernmental mechanisms facilitate land acquisition processes,although their efficacy depends largely on administrative power allocation across parks in host countries.The results also indicate that enterprise characteristics significantly influence land acquisition,where microscale private enterprises lacking political connections often employ low-cost,bottom-up strategies by leveraging international experience.In summary,policy-makers in developing countries should prioritize enhancing OIP governance to mitigate transaction costs,promote diversified land supply,and optimize land allocation.By depicting China's OIP land acquisition processes,this study deepens the academic understanding of OIP governance in developing countries and related international land transactions,offering practical OIP management insights for governments in both host and parent countries.展开更多
Against the background of the integration of the digital economy and industrial intelligence,AI technology has become the core support for the logistics industry to reduce costs,improve efficiency,and break through de...Against the background of the integration of the digital economy and industrial intelligence,AI technology has become the core support for the logistics industry to reduce costs,improve efficiency,and break through development bottlenecks.This paper constructs a research framework of“Application Scenarios-Transformation Mechanism-Challenges-Development Path,”systematically analyzing the application value and practical issues of AI in the logistics industry.The core applications of AI are concentrated in three scenarios:intelligent customer service,logistics data analysis and decision optimization,and intelligent inventory management.Through process automation replacement,service model upgrading,and data-driven decision-making,it achieves a systematic transformation of industry operational efficiency improvement,customer experience optimization,and decision-making model transformation.At the same time,AI applications still face practical challenges such as insufficient technical integration compatibility,data security and privacy protection risks,and talent structure adaptation gaps.In the future,the logistics industry needs to fully release the value of AI technology by deepening the integration of AI with cross-technologies,promoting green and flexible development.展开更多
In recent years,with the rapid development of next-generation digital technologies,the vigorous growth of the digital economy,and the continuous deepening of the strategy to build a strong education nation,the digital...In recent years,with the rapid development of next-generation digital technologies,the vigorous growth of the digital economy,and the continuous deepening of the strategy to build a strong education nation,the digital transformation of vocational education has increasingly become a focal point.This trend has prompted researchers to delve into the background of digital transformation in vocational education,the current challenges and difficulties it faces,and actively seek effective pathways to enhance vocational education quality through digital transformation.It also explores how to better leverage the potential of digital technologies in educational services.Against this backdrop,this paper employs CiteSpace software to conduct a visual analysis of research literature related to digital transformation and vocational education,aiming to outline the research hotspots and evolutionary trends in this field.Based on the analysis results,the paper further proposes constructive suggestions and prospects for the future development direction of vocational education digital transformation.展开更多
The suburbs surrounding metropolitan areas are the priority area for urban-rural integration development where functional optimization is essential to reconcile growing urban demands with sustainable rural development...The suburbs surrounding metropolitan areas are the priority area for urban-rural integration development where functional optimization is essential to reconcile growing urban demands with sustainable rural development.Rural functions are changing substantially and vary significantly across areas in the practice of high-quality urban-rural integration development era.How to make use of the advantages of different rural functions and achieve optimized combination of functions are actual problems that urgently need to be solved.The paper analyzed the process of urban-rural integration through the identification of urban-rural integration interfaces and evaluated the multifunctional transformation of rural areas in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle(CCEC)with a fixed weight evaluation model.The differences in rural functions analyzed with the Theil index reveals the characteristics and sources of differences in the“production-living-ecology-culture”functional areas in the CCEC.The research results show that:(1)The spatial distribution characteristics of rural functions in the CCEC are obvious,and agricultural production clusters dominate the Chengdu Plain and eastern Chongqing,contrasting with ecological conservation zones along the Yangtze River system,while cultural heritage hubs concentrate in economically vibrant tourism corridors.(2)The overall regional differences in rural functions are mainly due to intra-regional differences;in terms of the contribution rate,the contribution rate of intra-regional differences in agricultural production,ecological conservation,and cultural heritage functions is much larger than that of inter-regional differences,whereas the inter-regional differences in human living functions are larger than those of intra-regional differences.(3)Based on the research results,the study area is divided into 14 functional types,which can provide scientific basis for improving the spatial layout and high-quality development of rural functions in the CCEC.These insights advance theoretical understanding of mountainous-urban transitional areas while informing practical strategies for high-quality integrated development.展开更多
High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to signi...High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to significantly improve their comparability,credibility,and manageability.At present,there are over 1,400 ISO standards in the dual carbon field.In China,there are over 1,400 relevant national standards,over 3,000 sectoral standards,over 1,900 local standards,and over 800 association standards,forming a comprehensive supporting system.展开更多
The COVID-19 pandemic,as a global public health crisis,has had profound and lasting effects on the world economy and social operating models,fundamentally changing individuals',enterprises',and governments'...The COVID-19 pandemic,as a global public health crisis,has had profound and lasting effects on the world economy and social operating models,fundamentally changing individuals',enterprises',and governments'perceptions of risk and risk management paradigms.The Chinese insurance industry has experienced short-term pain due to the impact of the pandemic,but in the long term,the pandemic has served as a"catalyst"and"accelerator"for the industry's development,greatly enhancing societal awareness of risk protection and,with unprecedented strength,promoting the industry's digital revolution and supply-side structural reform.This article aims to conduct a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the macro environment,technological background,and demand changes faced by the Chinese insurance industry in the post-pandemic era,and to deeply explore the historical opportunities inherent in key areas such as health insurance,pension insurance,digital transformation,and green insurance.Additionally,this article will objectively examine the severe challenges the industry faces in the sustainability of profit models,structural mismatches in supply and demand,rebuilding trust systems,new risk management,and regulatory adaptation.Lastly,based on the above analysis,this article will propose strategic pathways and policy recommendations from three levels:national policy,industry regulation,and corporate strategy to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the Chinese insurance industry,better serving the needs of national governance modernization and the well-being of the people.展开更多
Sustainable income growth and poverty reduction remain critical challenges at the forefront of research in Pakistan,particularly in rural areas.To overcome these challenges,the role of rural transformation(RT)has emer...Sustainable income growth and poverty reduction remain critical challenges at the forefront of research in Pakistan,particularly in rural areas.To overcome these challenges,the role of rural transformation(RT)has emerged and gained importance in recent years.The present study is based on district-level data and covers the period from 1981 to 2019.The study attempts to quantify the role of rural transformation in boosting rural per capita income and alleviating rural poverty in the country.The study also aims to explore the impact of stages of rural transformation on rural per capita income and rural poverty alleviation.The empirical findings reveal that rural transformation(RT_(1)and RT_(2))is essential in enhancing rural per capita income and alleviating rural poverty.The role of the share of high-value crops(RT_(1))is more pronounced than the share of non-farm employment(RT_(2))in boosting rural per capita income and poverty alleviation.The trend of larger contribution of RT_(1)to enhance rural per capita income also continued at 2nd stage of rural transformation.In the case of poverty reduction,at 3rd stage of rural transformation,the role of RT_(2)is dominant.Our results indicate that districts at higher stages of rural transformation(both RT_(1)and RT_(2))tend to correlate positively with increased rural per capita income and reduced poverty rates,suggesting that progress in rural transformation is associated with improved economic conditions.However,it is important to note that this correlation does not necessarily imply a direct causal relationship between rural transformation and these economic outcomes;other factors may have influenced this relationship.In addition,the welfare impacts are more noticeable among the districts where a simultaneous shift from grain crops to cash crops and from farm employment to non-farm employment is observed.The study provides baseline information to learn experiences from fast-growing districts and to replicate the strategies in other districts,which boosts the RT process that may increase rural per capita income and enhance poverty reduction efforts.展开更多
We do so much to prepare our children for the future,but are we doing enough to prepare the future for our children?To do so we must seek sustainability.Sustainability is a new way of thinking about an age-old concern...We do so much to prepare our children for the future,but are we doing enough to prepare the future for our children?To do so we must seek sustainability.Sustainability is a new way of thinking about an age-old concern:ensuring that our children and grandchildren inherit a tomorrow that is at least as good as today,preferably better.We want to make sure that the way we live our lives is sustainable that can continue and keep improving for long time.And since buildings produce half of all greenhouse gases and account for one-sixth of the world's freshwater withdrawals,one-quarter of its wood harvest and two fifths of its material and energy flows.By several estimates,we will double the size of the built environment over the next twenty to forty years.Therefore,there is a critical and immediate need to shift thinking on how the built environment is designed.To reduce environmental impact,protect public health and improve environmental equity and justice,we must change principles for building practice.Designers in general and architects in particular should play a high-profile leadership role in this transformation.展开更多
This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership and employee bootleg innovation through the mediating role of creative self-efficacy and the moderating role of leader-member exchange(LMX).Data...This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership and employee bootleg innovation through the mediating role of creative self-efficacy and the moderating role of leader-member exchange(LMX).Data were collected from 279 employees and 56 matched supervisors within a large Chinese digital transformation group.A moderated mediation model analysis found that transformational leadership predicts higher employee bootleg innovation.Creative self-efficacy mediated the positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee bootleg.Additionally,leader-member exchange significantly moderated the relationship between transformational leadership and creative self-efficacy,for a further enhancement of bootleg innovation.Thesefindings underscore the importance of transformative leadership in fostering digital employee innovation.This study provides further evidence of the relevance of self-determination theory in explaining the leadership and employee innovation,relationship within the context of digital transformation.By implication,creative self-efficacy and leader-member exchange are modifiable factors by digital transformation entities seeking a competitive advantage.展开更多
Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology can solve construction issues from multiple perspectives,including technical and managerial.While existing research has primarily focused on BIM’s benefits and framework ...Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology can solve construction issues from multiple perspectives,including technical and managerial.While existing research has primarily focused on BIM’s benefits and framework development,few studies discussed whether BIM can be successfully applied in developing countries.This paper examines the current status and key obstacles hindering BIM adoption in developing countries,analyzing their underlying causes.Notably,the study reveals that high BIM awareness does not directly lead to high BIM usage.The findings aim to provide theoretical support for enhancing the BIM environment and increasing implementation feasibility in developing countries.Additionally,the research identifies critical barriers for governments to address in promoting BIM adoption,offering a foundation for policy formulation.展开更多
Synthetic biology is moving in the direction of larger and more sophisticated design,which depends heavily on the efficient assembly of genetic modules.Conventional evaluation of the DNA assembly efficiency(AE)require...Synthetic biology is moving in the direction of larger and more sophisticated design,which depends heavily on the efficient assembly of genetic modules.Conventional evaluation of the DNA assembly efficiency(AE)requires transformation,and the whole process requires up to 10 h and is susceptible to various interferences.To achieve rapid and reliable determination of the AE,an alternative transformation-independent method was established using a modified quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)assay.The AE is represented by the proportion of the ligated fragment,which can be determined within 3 h.This qPCR-based measurement was tested by the commonly used restriction ligation,Golden Gate assembly,and Gibson assembly for the assembly of two or more DNA pieces;the results correlated significantly with the AEs represented by the counting of the colony-forming units(CFUs).This method outperformed the CFU-based measurement by reducing the measuring bias and the random deviations that stem from the transformation process.The method was then employed to investigate the effects of terminal secondary structures on DNA assembly.The results revealed the major effects of the overall properties of the overlap sequence and the negative effects of hairpin structures on the AE,which are relevant for all assembly techniques that rely on homologous annealing of the terminal sequences.The qPCR-based approach presented here should facilitate the development of DNA assembly techniques and the diagnosis of inefficient assemblies.展开更多
The oxytocin receptor(OXTR)has garnered increasing attention for its role in regulating both mature behaviors and brain development.It has been established that OXTR mediates a range of effects that are regionspecifc ...The oxytocin receptor(OXTR)has garnered increasing attention for its role in regulating both mature behaviors and brain development.It has been established that OXTR mediates a range of effects that are regionspecifc or period-specifc.However,the current studies of OXTR expression patterns in mice only provide limited help due to limitations in resolution.Therefore,our objective was to generate a comprehensive,high-resolution spatiotemporal expression map of Oxtr mRNA across the entire developing mouse brain.We applied RNAscope in situ hybridization to investigate the spatiotemporal expression pattern of Oxtr in the brains of male mice at six distinct postnatal developmental stages(P7,P14,P21,P28,P42,P56).We provide detailed descriptions of Oxtr expression patterns in key brain regions,including the cortex,basal forebrain,hippocampus,and amygdaloid complex,with a focus on the precise localization of Oxtr+cells and the variance of expression between diferent neurons.Furthermore,we identifed some neuronal populations with high Oxtr expression levels that have been little studied,including glutamatergic neurons in the ventral dentate gyrus,Vgat+Oxtr+cells in the basal forebrain,and GABAergic neurons in layers 4/5 of the cortex.Our study provides a novel perspective for understanding the distribution of Oxtr and encourages further investigations into its functions.展开更多
This paper examines the transformation and development of the Xinhui Chenpi industry under the rural revitalization strategy in China.The study highlights the significant growth of the industry,with the annual product...This paper examines the transformation and development of the Xinhui Chenpi industry under the rural revitalization strategy in China.The study highlights the significant growth of the industry,with the annual production of chenpi reaching approximately 7,000 tons and the total output value surpassing 26 billion yuan in 2024.The paper proposes strategies to foster sustainable growth in industries facing challenges such as inefficient production processes,inconsistent product quality,and a lack of policy awareness among operators.These strategies include optimizing support policies,enhancing regulatory frameworks,and leveraging digital technologies for brand building and market expansion.The research contributes to understanding the development trajectory of the Xinhui Chenpi industry and provides insights for policymakers and industry practitioners.展开更多
Plant cells retain the ability for cellular reprogramming,including totipotency and pluripotency,enabling them to revert their cell fate from differentiated to dedifferentiated one and subsequently redifferentiate und...Plant cells retain the ability for cellular reprogramming,including totipotency and pluripotency,enabling them to revert their cell fate from differentiated to dedifferentiated one and subsequently redifferentiate under specific physiological and environmental cues.In response to these cues,endogenous phytohormones,genetic landscapes,and epigenetic remodeling play a significant role in initiating the reprogramming of somatic cells and re-establishment of an organized structure.Detailed studies on dedifferentiation have gradually unraveled the involvement of stem-like cells during early callus formation,along with the existence of QC-like transcriptional features in the middle cell layer of callus,which exhibits organ regeneration ability.Tracking natural variations and real-time regeneration dynamics across species,combined with single-cell RNA sequencing,will enable the identification of key developmental regulators and small peptides.These breakthroughs can be applied to enhance regeneration efficiency,improve transformation in recalcitrant species,and accelerate next-generation crop development.The current review summarizes the longstanding history and ongoing research progress in two pathways:dedifferentiation and redifferentiation.It also highlights how hormonal effects on the genetic factors and provides insights into how genetic signatures interact with epigenetic landscapes to drive these processes.It highlights the potential applications of developmental regulators for efficient gene transformation to enhance plant genetic engineering,while also addressing fundamental questions and identifying research gaps to guide future studies.展开更多
Litchi has great economic significance as a global fruit crop.However,the advancement of litchi functional genomics has encountered substantial obstacles due to its recalcitrance to stable transformation.Here,we prese...Litchi has great economic significance as a global fruit crop.However,the advancement of litchi functional genomics has encountered substantial obstacles due to its recalcitrance to stable transformation.Here,we present an efficacious Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation system in somatic embryos of‘Heiye'litchi.This system was developed through the optimization of key variables encompassing explant selection,A.tumefaciens strain delineation,bacterium concentration,infection duration,and infection methodology.The subsequent validation of the transformation technique in litchi was realized through the ectopic expression of LcMYB1,resulting in the generation of transgenic calli.However,the differentiation of transgenic calli into somatic embryos encountered substantial challenges.To delineate the intricate molecular underpinnings of LcMYB1's inhibitory role in somatic embryo induction,a comprehensive transcriptome analysis was conducted that encompassed embryogenic calli(C),globular embryos(G),and transgenic calli(TC).A total of 1,166 common differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified between C-vs.-G and C-vs.-TC.Gene Ontology(GO)annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis revealed that these common DEGs were mostly related to plant hormone signal transduction pathways.Furthermore,RT-qPCR corroborated the pronounced down-regulation of numerous genes that are associated with somatic embryo induction within the transgenic calli.The development of this transformation system provides valuable support for functional genomics research in litchi.展开更多
文摘In the developing phase of typhoon formation, the spiral belt partly emerges in satellite cloud images. This research starts from images and moves on to graphics and then to representation and recognition. Following this route, local spiral cloud belt is segmented from the raw images using image segmentation, the spiral information is extracted using mathematic morphology, and local spiral curves are detected using Hough transformation. The problem of center locating of developing typhoon has finally been solved through a search algorithm of spiral curve. For No. 99082008 cloud image, the result produced by the algorithm in this paper is at 122..3 degree west longitude, 117.5 degree north latitude. The real typhoon center location was at 122.4 degree west longitude, 18 degree north latitude.
文摘Energy poverty in developing countries is a critical issue characterized by the lack of access to modern energy services,such as electricity and clean cooking facilities,as marked in SDG 7.This study explores the correlations between energy poverty,energy intensity,resource abundance,and income inequality,as these factors have been theorized to play important roles in influencing energy poverty in developing countries.By observing that the dataset is heterogeneous across the countries and over the time frame,we use the Method of Moments Quantile Regression(MMQR)to analyze our developing countries’data from 2000 to 2019.Our findings indicate that energy intensity is a significant factor influencing energy poverty,suggesting that higher energy consumption relative to the sample countries can exacerbate this issue.Additionally,we observe that income inequality within the sample countries is a critical determinant of energy poverty levels,highlighting the dynamics between economic disparity and access to energy resources.Interestingly,our study reveals that resource abundance acts as a blessing rather than a curse in terms of energy poverty,implying that countries rich in natural resources may have better opportunities to combat energy deprivation.Finally,we emphasize the vital role of financial markets in addressing energy poverty on a global scale,suggesting that robust financial systems can facilitate investments and innovations aimed at improving energy access for vulnerable populations.The results from the robustness analysis support the empirical results obtained from the main estimation.The empirical findings of the present study advance important comprehensions for policymakers to adopt energy policies that address the complex challenges of energy poverty and promote inclusive energy access.
基金Three Gorges Follow-up Work Fund,Grant/Award Number:WE0161A042024National Key Research Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2024YFC3210900。
文摘River ethics,a significant advancement inspired by Chinese President XI Jinping's ecological civilization thought,embodies the philosophical essence of river governance and represents a legacy of innovation by generations of water resources professionals.Rooted in river ecology,it offers a framework for advancing modern water governance systems and capabilities.This paper examines eight dimensions of river ethics to provide actionable recommendations:enhancing knowledge systems on water,rivers,and lakes;addressing critical challenges in water governance to strengthen the foundational role of water authorities in ensuring water security,resource management,ecological sustainability and environmental protection;optimizing water project planning to mitigate ecological impacts;ensuring high standards in the lifecycle management of water projects;refining water diversion strategies for precise scheduling;utilizing ecosystem complexity for river and lake restoration;implementing tiered management of water-related disasters;and driving reforms to modernize water governance systems and mechanisms.
基金Philosophy and Social Science Planning Projects in Yunnan Province,No.QN202428China Postdoctoral Science Foundation,No.2024M752918。
文摘Foreign-funded overseas industrial parks(OIPs)are crucial for attracting foreign investment and promoting globalization in developing countries.However,large-scale land acquisition for these parks generates conflicts between developers and local stakeholders,increasing development costs.A qualitative multicase study was conducted in this study to analyze the land transaction trajectories of China's OIPs.Four OIPs were selected to reveal the underlying mechanisms from the perspectives of institutional arrangements,governance mechanisms,and enterprise heterogeneity.The findings indicate that in host countries with insufficient institutional development,local governments are more inclined to directly engage in OIP land acquisition.High-level intergovernmental mechanisms facilitate land acquisition processes,although their efficacy depends largely on administrative power allocation across parks in host countries.The results also indicate that enterprise characteristics significantly influence land acquisition,where microscale private enterprises lacking political connections often employ low-cost,bottom-up strategies by leveraging international experience.In summary,policy-makers in developing countries should prioritize enhancing OIP governance to mitigate transaction costs,promote diversified land supply,and optimize land allocation.By depicting China's OIP land acquisition processes,this study deepens the academic understanding of OIP governance in developing countries and related international land transactions,offering practical OIP management insights for governments in both host and parent countries.
基金funded by the 2025 Municipal Education Science Planning Project(202418966)the 2024 University Research Project of the Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau(2024312155,2024312416)+2 种基金the 2024 Guangzhou Higher Education Teaching Quality and Teaching Reform Project(2024XWSJJD008)Project of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province(2022WTSCX089)Guangdong Provincial Department of Education General Higher Education Accreditation Research Project(2022WTSCX090).
文摘Against the background of the integration of the digital economy and industrial intelligence,AI technology has become the core support for the logistics industry to reduce costs,improve efficiency,and break through development bottlenecks.This paper constructs a research framework of“Application Scenarios-Transformation Mechanism-Challenges-Development Path,”systematically analyzing the application value and practical issues of AI in the logistics industry.The core applications of AI are concentrated in three scenarios:intelligent customer service,logistics data analysis and decision optimization,and intelligent inventory management.Through process automation replacement,service model upgrading,and data-driven decision-making,it achieves a systematic transformation of industry operational efficiency improvement,customer experience optimization,and decision-making model transformation.At the same time,AI applications still face practical challenges such as insufficient technical integration compatibility,data security and privacy protection risks,and talent structure adaptation gaps.In the future,the logistics industry needs to fully release the value of AI technology by deepening the integration of AI with cross-technologies,promoting green and flexible development.
基金a phased achievement of the Modern Animal Husbandry Professional Group of Guangxi Agricultural Vocational University of Technology-a high-level professional group under the second round of the“Double High-Level Plan”in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region2025 university-level teaching research and reform project titled“Study on the Content,Carriers and Cultivation Mechanism of College Counselors’Artificial Intelligence Literacy from the Perspective of New-Quality Ideological and Political Competence”(XJG2552)2022 University-level Project of Humanities,Philosophy and Social Sciences Research,Guangxi Agricultural Vocational and Technical University:Exploration and Practice on the Construction of Counselor Performance Appraisal System in Vocational Undergraduate Colleges(YZS2213).
文摘In recent years,with the rapid development of next-generation digital technologies,the vigorous growth of the digital economy,and the continuous deepening of the strategy to build a strong education nation,the digital transformation of vocational education has increasingly become a focal point.This trend has prompted researchers to delve into the background of digital transformation in vocational education,the current challenges and difficulties it faces,and actively seek effective pathways to enhance vocational education quality through digital transformation.It also explores how to better leverage the potential of digital technologies in educational services.Against this backdrop,this paper employs CiteSpace software to conduct a visual analysis of research literature related to digital transformation and vocational education,aiming to outline the research hotspots and evolutionary trends in this field.Based on the analysis results,the paper further proposes constructive suggestions and prospects for the future development direction of vocational education digital transformation.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.T2261129477,42101202 and 42401261)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2024CDJSKXYGG06)the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJQN202400528).
文摘The suburbs surrounding metropolitan areas are the priority area for urban-rural integration development where functional optimization is essential to reconcile growing urban demands with sustainable rural development.Rural functions are changing substantially and vary significantly across areas in the practice of high-quality urban-rural integration development era.How to make use of the advantages of different rural functions and achieve optimized combination of functions are actual problems that urgently need to be solved.The paper analyzed the process of urban-rural integration through the identification of urban-rural integration interfaces and evaluated the multifunctional transformation of rural areas in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle(CCEC)with a fixed weight evaluation model.The differences in rural functions analyzed with the Theil index reveals the characteristics and sources of differences in the“production-living-ecology-culture”functional areas in the CCEC.The research results show that:(1)The spatial distribution characteristics of rural functions in the CCEC are obvious,and agricultural production clusters dominate the Chengdu Plain and eastern Chongqing,contrasting with ecological conservation zones along the Yangtze River system,while cultural heritage hubs concentrate in economically vibrant tourism corridors.(2)The overall regional differences in rural functions are mainly due to intra-regional differences;in terms of the contribution rate,the contribution rate of intra-regional differences in agricultural production,ecological conservation,and cultural heritage functions is much larger than that of inter-regional differences,whereas the inter-regional differences in human living functions are larger than those of intra-regional differences.(3)Based on the research results,the study area is divided into 14 functional types,which can provide scientific basis for improving the spatial layout and high-quality development of rural functions in the CCEC.These insights advance theoretical understanding of mountainous-urban transitional areas while informing practical strategies for high-quality integrated development.
文摘High-quality standards serve as the value scale for consensus on the conversion of green benefits.Taking carbon emissions in production cycle and carbon footprints in life cycle as examples,it is arduous work to significantly improve their comparability,credibility,and manageability.At present,there are over 1,400 ISO standards in the dual carbon field.In China,there are over 1,400 relevant national standards,over 3,000 sectoral standards,over 1,900 local standards,and over 800 association standards,forming a comprehensive supporting system.
文摘The COVID-19 pandemic,as a global public health crisis,has had profound and lasting effects on the world economy and social operating models,fundamentally changing individuals',enterprises',and governments'perceptions of risk and risk management paradigms.The Chinese insurance industry has experienced short-term pain due to the impact of the pandemic,but in the long term,the pandemic has served as a"catalyst"and"accelerator"for the industry's development,greatly enhancing societal awareness of risk protection and,with unprecedented strength,promoting the industry's digital revolution and supply-side structural reform.This article aims to conduct a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the macro environment,technological background,and demand changes faced by the Chinese insurance industry in the post-pandemic era,and to deeply explore the historical opportunities inherent in key areas such as health insurance,pension insurance,digital transformation,and green insurance.Additionally,this article will objectively examine the severe challenges the industry faces in the sustainability of profit models,structural mismatches in supply and demand,rebuilding trust systems,new risk management,and regulatory adaptation.Lastly,based on the above analysis,this article will propose strategic pathways and policy recommendations from three levels:national policy,industry regulation,and corporate strategy to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the Chinese insurance industry,better serving the needs of national governance modernization and the well-being of the people.
基金We highly acknowledge the financial support of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research(ACIAR),Australia(ADP/2017/024)。
文摘Sustainable income growth and poverty reduction remain critical challenges at the forefront of research in Pakistan,particularly in rural areas.To overcome these challenges,the role of rural transformation(RT)has emerged and gained importance in recent years.The present study is based on district-level data and covers the period from 1981 to 2019.The study attempts to quantify the role of rural transformation in boosting rural per capita income and alleviating rural poverty in the country.The study also aims to explore the impact of stages of rural transformation on rural per capita income and rural poverty alleviation.The empirical findings reveal that rural transformation(RT_(1)and RT_(2))is essential in enhancing rural per capita income and alleviating rural poverty.The role of the share of high-value crops(RT_(1))is more pronounced than the share of non-farm employment(RT_(2))in boosting rural per capita income and poverty alleviation.The trend of larger contribution of RT_(1)to enhance rural per capita income also continued at 2nd stage of rural transformation.In the case of poverty reduction,at 3rd stage of rural transformation,the role of RT_(2)is dominant.Our results indicate that districts at higher stages of rural transformation(both RT_(1)and RT_(2))tend to correlate positively with increased rural per capita income and reduced poverty rates,suggesting that progress in rural transformation is associated with improved economic conditions.However,it is important to note that this correlation does not necessarily imply a direct causal relationship between rural transformation and these economic outcomes;other factors may have influenced this relationship.In addition,the welfare impacts are more noticeable among the districts where a simultaneous shift from grain crops to cash crops and from farm employment to non-farm employment is observed.The study provides baseline information to learn experiences from fast-growing districts and to replicate the strategies in other districts,which boosts the RT process that may increase rural per capita income and enhance poverty reduction efforts.
文摘We do so much to prepare our children for the future,but are we doing enough to prepare the future for our children?To do so we must seek sustainability.Sustainability is a new way of thinking about an age-old concern:ensuring that our children and grandchildren inherit a tomorrow that is at least as good as today,preferably better.We want to make sure that the way we live our lives is sustainable that can continue and keep improving for long time.And since buildings produce half of all greenhouse gases and account for one-sixth of the world's freshwater withdrawals,one-quarter of its wood harvest and two fifths of its material and energy flows.By several estimates,we will double the size of the built environment over the next twenty to forty years.Therefore,there is a critical and immediate need to shift thinking on how the built environment is designed.To reduce environmental impact,protect public health and improve environmental equity and justice,we must change principles for building practice.Designers in general and architects in particular should play a high-profile leadership role in this transformation.
基金supported by the China Association of Trade in Services(CATIS-PR-250225).
文摘This study examined the relationship between transformational leadership and employee bootleg innovation through the mediating role of creative self-efficacy and the moderating role of leader-member exchange(LMX).Data were collected from 279 employees and 56 matched supervisors within a large Chinese digital transformation group.A moderated mediation model analysis found that transformational leadership predicts higher employee bootleg innovation.Creative self-efficacy mediated the positive relationship between transformational leadership and employee bootleg.Additionally,leader-member exchange significantly moderated the relationship between transformational leadership and creative self-efficacy,for a further enhancement of bootleg innovation.Thesefindings underscore the importance of transformative leadership in fostering digital employee innovation.This study provides further evidence of the relevance of self-determination theory in explaining the leadership and employee innovation,relationship within the context of digital transformation.By implication,creative self-efficacy and leader-member exchange are modifiable factors by digital transformation entities seeking a competitive advantage.
文摘Building Information Modelling(BIM)technology can solve construction issues from multiple perspectives,including technical and managerial.While existing research has primarily focused on BIM’s benefits and framework development,few studies discussed whether BIM can be successfully applied in developing countries.This paper examines the current status and key obstacles hindering BIM adoption in developing countries,analyzing their underlying causes.Notably,the study reveals that high BIM awareness does not directly lead to high BIM usage.The findings aim to provide theoretical support for enhancing the BIM environment and increasing implementation feasibility in developing countries.Additionally,the research identifies critical barriers for governments to address in promoting BIM adoption,offering a foundation for policy formulation.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2017YFD0201400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21676026)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Synthetic biology is moving in the direction of larger and more sophisticated design,which depends heavily on the efficient assembly of genetic modules.Conventional evaluation of the DNA assembly efficiency(AE)requires transformation,and the whole process requires up to 10 h and is susceptible to various interferences.To achieve rapid and reliable determination of the AE,an alternative transformation-independent method was established using a modified quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR)assay.The AE is represented by the proportion of the ligated fragment,which can be determined within 3 h.This qPCR-based measurement was tested by the commonly used restriction ligation,Golden Gate assembly,and Gibson assembly for the assembly of two or more DNA pieces;the results correlated significantly with the AEs represented by the counting of the colony-forming units(CFUs).This method outperformed the CFU-based measurement by reducing the measuring bias and the random deviations that stem from the transformation process.The method was then employed to investigate the effects of terminal secondary structures on DNA assembly.The results revealed the major effects of the overall properties of the overlap sequence and the negative effects of hairpin structures on the AE,which are relevant for all assembly techniques that rely on homologous annealing of the terminal sequences.The qPCR-based approach presented here should facilitate the development of DNA assembly techniques and the diagnosis of inefficient assemblies.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(32325025)the STI2030-Major Projects(2021ZD0202500)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFA1101801)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171148,and 31770929)the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission(Z181100001518001 and Z161100000216154).
文摘The oxytocin receptor(OXTR)has garnered increasing attention for its role in regulating both mature behaviors and brain development.It has been established that OXTR mediates a range of effects that are regionspecifc or period-specifc.However,the current studies of OXTR expression patterns in mice only provide limited help due to limitations in resolution.Therefore,our objective was to generate a comprehensive,high-resolution spatiotemporal expression map of Oxtr mRNA across the entire developing mouse brain.We applied RNAscope in situ hybridization to investigate the spatiotemporal expression pattern of Oxtr in the brains of male mice at six distinct postnatal developmental stages(P7,P14,P21,P28,P42,P56).We provide detailed descriptions of Oxtr expression patterns in key brain regions,including the cortex,basal forebrain,hippocampus,and amygdaloid complex,with a focus on the precise localization of Oxtr+cells and the variance of expression between diferent neurons.Furthermore,we identifed some neuronal populations with high Oxtr expression levels that have been little studied,including glutamatergic neurons in the ventral dentate gyrus,Vgat+Oxtr+cells in the basal forebrain,and GABAergic neurons in layers 4/5 of the cortex.Our study provides a novel perspective for understanding the distribution of Oxtr and encourages further investigations into its functions.
基金Research on the Digital Transformation of the Xinhui Dried Tangerine Peel Industry under the Rural Revitalization Strategy(2023HSQX100)。
文摘This paper examines the transformation and development of the Xinhui Chenpi industry under the rural revitalization strategy in China.The study highlights the significant growth of the industry,with the annual production of chenpi reaching approximately 7,000 tons and the total output value surpassing 26 billion yuan in 2024.The paper proposes strategies to foster sustainable growth in industries facing challenges such as inefficient production processes,inconsistent product quality,and a lack of policy awareness among operators.These strategies include optimizing support policies,enhancing regulatory frameworks,and leveraging digital technologies for brand building and market expansion.The research contributes to understanding the development trajectory of the Xinhui Chenpi industry and provides insights for policymakers and industry practitioners.
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2024YFD2200600)Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department(Grant No.QN2022017)+3 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Grant No.C2023204062)Fundamental Scientific Research Fund of Universities in Hebei Province(KY2021059)China Agriculture Research System(Grant No.CARS-30-2-07)Hebei Agriculture Research System(Grant Nos.HBCT2024190201,HBCT2024190203).
文摘Plant cells retain the ability for cellular reprogramming,including totipotency and pluripotency,enabling them to revert their cell fate from differentiated to dedifferentiated one and subsequently redifferentiate under specific physiological and environmental cues.In response to these cues,endogenous phytohormones,genetic landscapes,and epigenetic remodeling play a significant role in initiating the reprogramming of somatic cells and re-establishment of an organized structure.Detailed studies on dedifferentiation have gradually unraveled the involvement of stem-like cells during early callus formation,along with the existence of QC-like transcriptional features in the middle cell layer of callus,which exhibits organ regeneration ability.Tracking natural variations and real-time regeneration dynamics across species,combined with single-cell RNA sequencing,will enable the identification of key developmental regulators and small peptides.These breakthroughs can be applied to enhance regeneration efficiency,improve transformation in recalcitrant species,and accelerate next-generation crop development.The current review summarizes the longstanding history and ongoing research progress in two pathways:dedifferentiation and redifferentiation.It also highlights how hormonal effects on the genetic factors and provides insights into how genetic signatures interact with epigenetic landscapes to drive these processes.It highlights the potential applications of developmental regulators for efficient gene transformation to enhance plant genetic engineering,while also addressing fundamental questions and identifying research gaps to guide future studies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31872066 and 32272663)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou,China(2023B01J2002)+2 种基金the Key Research and Development Program of Hainan,China(ZDYF2023XDNY052)the Seed Industry Engineering Project of Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Guangdong,China(2022-NPY-00-004 and 2022-NBH00-001)the Litchi Industry Science and Technology Special Mission of Yunnan,China(202204BI090021)。
文摘Litchi has great economic significance as a global fruit crop.However,the advancement of litchi functional genomics has encountered substantial obstacles due to its recalcitrance to stable transformation.Here,we present an efficacious Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation system in somatic embryos of‘Heiye'litchi.This system was developed through the optimization of key variables encompassing explant selection,A.tumefaciens strain delineation,bacterium concentration,infection duration,and infection methodology.The subsequent validation of the transformation technique in litchi was realized through the ectopic expression of LcMYB1,resulting in the generation of transgenic calli.However,the differentiation of transgenic calli into somatic embryos encountered substantial challenges.To delineate the intricate molecular underpinnings of LcMYB1's inhibitory role in somatic embryo induction,a comprehensive transcriptome analysis was conducted that encompassed embryogenic calli(C),globular embryos(G),and transgenic calli(TC).A total of 1,166 common differentially expressed genes(DEGs)were identified between C-vs.-G and C-vs.-TC.Gene Ontology(GO)annotation and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)pathway analysis revealed that these common DEGs were mostly related to plant hormone signal transduction pathways.Furthermore,RT-qPCR corroborated the pronounced down-regulation of numerous genes that are associated with somatic embryo induction within the transgenic calli.The development of this transformation system provides valuable support for functional genomics research in litchi.
