The English“T” is widely held as a well-behaved Kaplanian indexical that has a directly-referential content and a character which imples immunity to self misidentification.In this paper I present uses of“T”outside...The English“T” is widely held as a well-behaved Kaplanian indexical that has a directly-referential content and a character which imples immunity to self misidentification.In this paper I present uses of“T”outside attitudal contexts that are not directly referential yet exhibit immunity to self misidentification.They include uses of“I”for simulation and for counterfactual self portrait.I argue that they(i)challenge the non-shiftability and the rigidity arguments for the direct reference view,and(1)require a revision of the character of“T”to reflect the sensitivity of its content to the perspective from which the speaker identifies herself.展开更多
With the expansion of the female player base and the increase in their purchasing power,the female-oriented game market has gradually risen.This paper employs the Uses and Gratifications Theory as a framework,using th...With the expansion of the female player base and the increase in their purchasing power,the female-oriented game market has gradually risen.This paper employs the Uses and Gratifications Theory as a framework,using the successful case of Love and Deep Space to explore how female players satisfy their specific social and psychological needs through gaming.The study finds that female-oriented games effectively meet the diverse needs of female players in terms of content design,interactive experiences,and community building,further promoting the prosperity and development of the female-oriented game market.展开更多
Soil organic carbon(SOC)and total nitrogen(TN)play an important role in the global carbon and nitrogen cycles.Soil aggregates are critical reservoir of SOC and TN.Therefore,in areas with severe wind erosion,the change...Soil organic carbon(SOC)and total nitrogen(TN)play an important role in the global carbon and nitrogen cycles.Soil aggregates are critical reservoir of SOC and TN.Therefore,in areas with severe wind erosion,the changes in the accumulation of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand contents within different dry aggregate size fractions can offer crucial insights into soil conservation by the control of wind erosion.In this study,surface soil samples(0–5 cm depth)were collected from farmland and grassland in the Bashang region of northern China in 2020.The bulk soil and aggregate size fractions were used to determine the concentrations of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand.The results showed that:(1)farmland had lower SOC and higher TN than grassland;(2)SOC in the aggregates of farmland decreased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.010),while SOC in the aggregates of grassland increased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.010),and nonsignificant variation of TN and clay was observed among different aggregate sizes;(3)the mean of aggregate silt significantly decreased with increasing aggregate size and the mean of aggregate sand increased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.001);(4)no correlations between sand or silt of aggregate and TN or texture of bulk soil was found;and(5)SOC in bulk soil was correlated with those in different aggregate sizes,and was also affected by the texture of bulk soil(P<0.010).This study highlights the role of dry soil aggregate size in the redistribution of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand contents under different land uses,thereby facilitating the understanding of the process of wind erosion induced SOC,TN,and mineral dust emission.展开更多
The vertical variation and storage of nitrogen in the depth of 0-150 cm of an aquic brown soil were studied under 14 years of four land use patterns, i.e., paddy field, maize field, fallow field and woodland in Shenya...The vertical variation and storage of nitrogen in the depth of 0-150 cm of an aquic brown soil were studied under 14 years of four land use patterns, i.e., paddy field, maize field, fallow field and woodland in Shenyang Experimental Station of Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in November of 2003. The results showed that different land uses had different profile distributions of soil total nitrogen (STN), alkali N, ammonium (NH4+-N) and nitrate (NO3--N). The sequence of STN storage was woodland >maize field > fallow field > paddy field, while that of NO3--N content was maize field > paddy field > woodland > fallow field, suggesting the different root biomass and biological N cycling under various land uses. The STN storage in the depth of 0-100 cm of woodland averaged to 11.41 thm-1, being 1.65 and 1.25 times as much as that in paddy and maize fields, respec-tively, while there was no significant difference between maize and fallow fields. The comparatively higher amount of NO3--N in maize and paddy fields may be due to nitrogen fertilization and anthropogenic disturbance. Soil alkali N was significantly related with STN, and the correlation could be expressed by a linear regression model under each land use (R20.929, p<0.001). Such a correlation was slightly closer in nature (woodland and fallow field) than in agro ecosystems (paddy and maize fields). Heavy N fertilization induced an excess of crop need, and led to a comparatively higher amount of soil NO3--N in cultivated fields than in fallow field and woodland. It is suggested that agroforestry practices have the potential to make a significant contribution to both crop production and environment protection.展开更多
The robust principal component analysis （RPCA） is a technique of multivariate statistics to assess the social and economic environment quality. This paper aims to explore a RPCA algorithm to analyze the spatial hete...The robust principal component analysis （RPCA） is a technique of multivariate statistics to assess the social and economic environment quality. This paper aims to explore a RPCA algorithm to analyze the spatial heterogeneity of social and economic environment of land uses （SEELU）. RPCA supplies one of the most efficient methods to derive the most important components or factors affecting the regional difference of the social and economic environment. According to the spatial distributions of the levels of SEELU,the total land resources of China were divided into eight zones numbered by Ⅰ to Ⅷ which spatially referred to the eight levels of SEELU.展开更多
The chemical constituents, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 20 species attributed to the genus Elsholtzia （Labiatae） used in China are reviewed and compared. A survey of the literature available show...The chemical constituents, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 20 species attributed to the genus Elsholtzia （Labiatae） used in China are reviewed and compared. A survey of the literature available shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, some of these Elsholtzia species show antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, relieving fever, analgesic activities and myocardial ischemia protection. Generally, the essential oils or flavonoids from these plant extracts are assumed to be the active principles.展开更多
Accumulating evidence has highlighted the functional role of the endogenous nociceptin/orphanin FQ peptide(N/OFQ)and its nociceptin opioid receptor(NOP)in alcohol and cocaine reward.However,the effects of NOP agonists...Accumulating evidence has highlighted the functional role of the endogenous nociceptin/orphanin FQ peptide(N/OFQ)and its nociceptin opioid receptor(NOP)in alcohol and cocaine reward.However,the effects of NOP agonists on methamphetamine(MAP)reinforcement,motivation,and relapse remain uncertain.In this study,we evaluated the effects of Ro 64-6198,a selective NOP agonist,on MAP reinforcement,motivation,and relapse in rats.Rats underwent a fixed-ratio 1(FR1)training to establish stable MAP intravenous self-administration(0.05 mg/kg/infusion)for 12 days,and the motivation for MAP was quantified using a progressive-ratio(PR)schedule,while the relapse was assessed through cue-and MAP-primed reinstatement after abstinence.Western blot analysis was employed to measure the relative expression of phosphorylated CREB,ERK,and Akt in the nucleus accumbens(NAc)following drug priming.Acute treatment of Ro 64-6198(1 mg/kg)significantly reduced the motivated behavior for MAP under PR testing(P<0.05 vs.vehicle).Ro 64-6198 at doses of 0.3 and 1 mg/kg could suppress the drug-seeking behavior induced by extinction or cues,respectively(P<0.05),whereas only the higher dose(1 mg/kg)could attenuate MAP primed drug-seeking(P<0.05).These behavioral effects were related to the upregulated phosphorylation of CREB and Akt in the NAc.Our results provide preclinical evidence that NOP activation disrupts multiple addiction-relevant behaviors,positioning Ro 64-6198 as a potential therapeutic candidate for treating MAP use disorders.展开更多
As demand for land resources is rapidly growing nowadays,developing on slope lands has become a way to relieve pressure on flat lands.Although some studies use the concept of slope spectrum to explore the trend of lan...As demand for land resources is rapidly growing nowadays,developing on slope lands has become a way to relieve pressure on flat lands.Although some studies use the concept of slope spectrum to explore the trend of land use upslope,relying solely on the slope spectrum is too broad and prevents deeper research.Therefore,using China's land use and DEM data from 2000 to 2020,our study integrated the slope spectrum and the slope sensitivity coefficient(SSC)calculated by the land use transfer matrix as a new approach and method for understanding the underlying formations and impacts of upslope in farmland and construction land,supporting regional management strategies.The results show that:1)Farmlands were upslope in the South and developed horizontally in the North,and construction lands were upslope nationwide.2)Using the land use transfer matrix and SSC,we classified farmland upslope as passive and active patterns,and construction land upslope as saturation and avoidance patterns based on their land use transfer mechanisms in slope space.Provinces with passive and saturation patterns are mainly located near the east coast.3)Different patterns of upslope have distinct impacts on sustainable development.The passive pattern harms food security while the active pattern can relieve pressure on food security but increases ecological risks.Saturation pattern damages food security,ecological protection,and city livability,but avoidance pattern can promote food security and ecological protection.The findings will serve as an essential reference for developing land use strategies aimed at sustainable development.展开更多
Background:Music has proven to be vital in enhancing resilience and promotingwell-being.Previously,the impact of music in sports environments was solely investigated,while this paper applies it to study environments,s...Background:Music has proven to be vital in enhancing resilience and promotingwell-being.Previously,the impact of music in sports environments was solely investigated,while this paper applies it to study environments,standing out as pioneering research.The study consists of a systematic development of a conceptual framework based on theories of Uses and Gratification Expectancy(UGE)and perceived motivation based on music elements.Their components are observed variables influencing students’psychological well-being(as the dependent variable).Resilience is examined as a mediator,influencing the relationships of both observed and dependent variables.The main purpose of this study is to highlight the positive effects of online music consumption on the psychological well-being of students.Methods:Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with eighteen final year creative multimedia undergraduate students belonging to five central region Malaysian universities,especially on their UGE needs,and a similar concept survey instrument with two hundred participants.The interview data were analysed through thematic analysis,while the survey data through descriptive and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM).Results:The results highlight that students gain motivation from online music,which positively affects their psychological well-being(β=0.190,p=0.003,f^(2)=0.037),while resilience significantly affects this relationship(β=0.562,p<0.001,f^(2)=0.461).However,the results also predict a partial relationship between constructs based on UGE with psychological well-being,mediated by resilience,i.e.,AT-UGE(β=0.021,p=0.783,f^(2)=0.000),SIPI-UGE(β=0.228,p=0.004,f^(2)=0.044).Conclusion:The outcome of the study reflected practical,meaningful,and statistically significant results.The majority of the predictors,with the exception of one,i.e.,AT-UGE,displayed a clear positive relation of online music consumption on the Psychological Well-being of students.Future research will explore varying contextual factors impacting online music-related gratifications,motivations,and resilience,along with additional potential mediators and moderators.展开更多
As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to ...As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to 21 July 2025.This trip to Gansu Province was organised under the China-Africa Joint Centre for Agricultural Demonstration and Training in Arid Regions programme,an initiative aligned with President Xi Jinping’s call for deeper China-Africa cooperation.展开更多
Understanding the coupling between carbon and water in terrestrial ecosystems is essential for achieving sustainable development.Net primary productivity(NPP),carbon use efficiency(CUE),and water use efficiency(WUE) a...Understanding the coupling between carbon and water in terrestrial ecosystems is essential for achieving sustainable development.Net primary productivity(NPP),carbon use efficiency(CUE),and water use efficiency(WUE) are key indicators for assessing carbon balance and carbon–water interactions.However,knowledge gaps remain regarding how these indicators respond to climate change and interact with one another.This study examined the spatial and temporal dynamics of NPP,CUE,and WUE,as well as their interrelationships,within the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest region of China.Furthermore,the study investigated the driving mechanisms of these indicators using Extreme Gradient Boosting(XGBoost),SHapley Additive ex Planations(SHAP),and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM).The results revealed that from 2000 to 2020,both NPP(2.69 g C/(m^(2)·a);P<0.010) and WUE(0.004 g C/(kg H_(2)O·a);P<0.010) increased significantly,while CUE exhibited a non-significant decline(–5.40×10^(–4)/a;P>0.050) across different climatic zones(arid,semi-arid,humid,and sub-humid) and vegetation types(cropland,forest,grassland,shrubland,and wetland).The correlation between WUE and NPP(correlation coefficient of 0.70) was stronger than that between CUE and NPP(correlation coefficient of 0.15).NPP and WUE were primarily influenced by leaf area index,whereas CUE was most strongly affected by elevation.The relationships between the key drivers and the three indicators were largely nonlinear,with stronger driver contributions corresponding to more pronounced nonlinear interactions.Moreover,these nonlinear relationships were modulated by differences in dry versus wet climatic conditions.Geographical factors(e.g.,longitude,latitude,and elevation) further shaped vegetation characteristics(e.g.,fractional vegetation cover and leaf area index) by regulating climatic variables such as temperature,precipitation,and evapotranspiration,ultimately influencing NPP,WUE,and CUE.This study advances the understanding of vegetation carbon–water coupling and provides a scientific basis for ecosystem management and sustainable development policy-making in various climatic zones.展开更多
The continuous supply of phosphorus(P)is indispensable in crop production.However,P resources are non-renewable,and environmental concerns like eutrophication associated with its loss from agroecosystems make the sust...The continuous supply of phosphorus(P)is indispensable in crop production.However,P resources are non-renewable,and environmental concerns like eutrophication associated with its loss from agroecosystems make the sustainable management of P resources essential for ensuring global food security.This study was designed to reduce mineral P inputs through management practices.A field experiment comprising a wheat-maize rotation system was conducted in the Guanzhong Plain of Shaanxi Province,China from 2018-2023.The eight treatments included CK(without P),FP(conventional P application);RP(recommended P);RP80(20% reduction in RP);SRP80(20% reduction in RP with straw wrapping);ARP80(20% reduction in RP with ammonium sulfate instead of urea);SARP80(20% reduction in RP with straw wrapping and ammonium sulfate instead of urea);and SARP60(40% reduction in RP with straw wrapping and ammonium sulfate instead of urea).Crop yield,P uptake,and P fertilizer use efficiency were measured during harvest and throughout the entire period of the study.At the end of the experiment,P fractions were estimated using the Tiessen-Moir P classification method.The results revealed that the grain yields of all the treatments except for RP80 were significantly increased compared to CK,with increases of 14.9-28.8%.Furthermore,agronomic efficiency,apparent P use efficiency,P recovery rate,and partial factor productivity were significantly improved for the treatments that received 20% less P with straw wrapping.Moreover,the enhancement measures significantly increased labile and moderately labile P in the soil.Therefore,straw wrapping with ammonium sulfate instead of urea is one of the most effective ways to reduce mineral P inputs while increasing the efficiency of P in wheat-maize rotation systems.展开更多
This research offers valuable insights into the relationship between land use and daytime climatic comfort in high-rise urban developments in Delhi.This city is navigating rapid urbanisation and facing critical enviro...This research offers valuable insights into the relationship between land use and daytime climatic comfort in high-rise urban developments in Delhi.This city is navigating rapid urbanisation and facing critical environmental challenges like pollution,heat stress,land degradation etc.The study aims to enhance understanding of how diverse land use patterns influence thermal comfort by utilising satellite data from the Landsat/Resourcesat series for classification and MODIS for land surface temperature(LST)extraction.The findings highlight that regions with dense construction and limited green and blue spaces tend to experience lower levels of climatic comfort,with 17.17 Percent of Delhi’s geographical area feeling the adverse effects of the Urban Heat Island(UHI)phenomenon.On a positive note,40.20 Percent of the area is associated with high climatic comfort,primarily due to natural features such as vegetation and water bodies.Furthermore,the research indicates a noteworthy increase in land surface temperatures(LST)from 2000 to 2022,with peak recorded temperatures rising from 38.35℃ in 2000 to 47.27℃ in 2022.In summary,this study emphasises the importance of understanding and addressing the UHI effect in urban settings,providing constructive recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders dedicated to fostering improved livability and sustainability in urban environments.展开更多
Reconciling biodiversity conservation with economic advancement represents a defining challenge of the Anthropocene epoch.Although ecotourism is widely promoted as a strategy capable of delivering both environmental a...Reconciling biodiversity conservation with economic advancement represents a defining challenge of the Anthropocene epoch.Although ecotourism is widely promoted as a strategy capable of delivering both environmental and developmental benefits,empirical evidence regarding its ecological and socioeconomic impacts remains limited.This study critically examined the Hide-in-Bird Pond(HIBP)model,a rapidly expanding,community-based avitourism framework in China that integrates targeted wildlife provisioning with concealed infrastructure for bird observation,simultaneously establishing a novel income source for economically marginalized rural regions through ecotourism.Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 98 HIBP operators,and thematic analysis was applied to evaluate current developmental patterns,spatial distribution,and conservation outcomes.A total of 251 HIBP sites were identified across China,predominantly located in biodiversity-rich but economically marginalized regions.These sites collectively supported 524 bird species—36%of China's avifauna—including 148 species classified as nationally protected or threatened(38%of nationally listed bird taxa).These findings suggest that HIBP can serve as an integrative socio-ecological platform that aligns conservation objectives with sustainable rural development.However,the absence of standardized governance frameworks and ecological safeguards poses significant risks to biodiversity an d long-term sustainability.Implementation of science-based adaptive management systems,incorporating systematic biodiversity monitoring,inclusive stakeholder coordination,and certified sustainable tourism protocols,is critical to ensure ecological integrity and sectoral resilience.These findings offer novel insights into aligning conservation objectives with economic development across regions characterized by high biodiversity and persistent economic disadvantage.展开更多
Estuarine and bay ecosystems serve as crucial transitional zones for land-based pollutants entering the ocean.However,there is a critical gap in understanding the behavior of emerging pollutants in the numerous small ...Estuarine and bay ecosystems serve as crucial transitional zones for land-based pollutants entering the ocean.However,there is a critical gap in understanding the behavior of emerging pollutants in the numerous small estuaries and bays located in undeveloped coastal areas.This study provides insights into the fate of antibiotics in these small and scattered estuaries and bays in Shantou's coast,driven by land use types and hydrodynamic conditions.The findings indicated that estuaries were more heavily polluted with antibiotics than the bays(P<0.05),with tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones as the primary antibiotics.Antibiotic pollution levels were more severe in October than in June(P<0.01).Rainfall runoff,aquaculture tailwater,and river discharge were identified as the main sources of antibiotic pollution.Build-up land and aquaculture ponds were the primary land use types contributing to antibiotic pollution.The total antibiotic concentrations in June were positively correlated with the proportion of aquaculture ponds(P<0.05)and negatively correlated with the proportions of cropland and grassland(P<0.05).The concentrations of lomefloxacin and ofloxacin were positively correlated with build-up land.The antibiotic concentrations exhibited strong spatial heterogeneity within both bay and estuarine ecosystems driven by different hydrodynamic conditions.A comparative analysis of global estuaries and bays revealed that specific land-use types and hydrodynamic conditions produced similar trends in antibiotic fate.These insights offered new perspectives to safeguard the health of estuarine and bay ecosystems,such as altering landscape patterns and regulating aquaculture activities.展开更多
Arisaema propinquum(A.propinquum)is a medicinal tuberous plant native to the Himalayan region,belonging to the family Araceae.It has a unique appearance due to its inflorescence,which is strikingly elegant and resembl...Arisaema propinquum(A.propinquum)is a medicinal tuberous plant native to the Himalayan region,belonging to the family Araceae.It has a unique appearance due to its inflorescence,which is strikingly elegant and resembles that of Arisaema triphyllum,also known as“Jack-in-the-pulpit”.This review provides a comprehensive overview of A.propinquum,covering its taxonomy,geographic distribution,and traditional uses.While ethnobotanical information on A.propinquum is relatively well documented,species-specific pharmacological,mechanistic,and in vivo studies remain limited.Accordingly,evidence from related Arisaema species is discussed cautiously as contextual support for phytochemical similarity rather than as direct proof of bioactivity in A.propinquum.This study seeks to establish a relationship between ethnopharmacological use and scientific enquiries into A.propinquum,including a comparison of the various species of the family Araceae and their recent contributions to traditional medicinal advancements.The review mainly emphasises the traditional uses,phytochemistry,safety and toxicity data,and future techniques for its conservation,with increased yield and impact.It highlights A.propinquum as an underexplored yet promising candidate for focused phytochemical characterisation,experimental validation of traditional claims,and conservation-oriented research.Overall,the available evidence indicates that while direct experimental data on the plant remain limited,its placement within a genus rich in bioactive secondary metabolites makes it a strong candidate for focused,species-specific future research.展开更多
Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,mot...Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,motivation,and decision-making systems.Despite the availability of a range of treatment options,including pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapies,relapse remains a major challenge,with many individuals struggling to maintain long-term recovery.Current treatments often show limited efficacy,underscoring the need for novel therapeutic strategies that can address the underlying neurobiological disruptions in addiction.展开更多
In China,farmers have increasingly adopted direct-seeded rice(DSR).While various impacts of DSR have been studied,limited evidence exists regarding the effect of DSR adoption on pesticide use.This study examines the i...In China,farmers have increasingly adopted direct-seeded rice(DSR).While various impacts of DSR have been studied,limited evidence exists regarding the effect of DSR adoption on pesticide use.This study examines the impact of DSR adoption on pesticide use utilizing data from a 2018 survey of 982 rice farmers in China's Yangtze River Basin.The endogenous treatment-regression and switching regression models are employed to address self-selection bias.The results indicate that,after accounting for self-selection,DSR adopters spend 401.72 CNY ha^(-1) more on pesticides compared to non-adopters.Although DSR adoption significantly increases the use of insecticides,fungicides and herbicides,its impact is most pronounced for insecticide expenditure and least pronounced for herbicide expenditure.The findings remain robust when altering the dependent variable,truncating the research sample,and modifying the estimation method.Heterogeneous analysis reveals that DSR adoption has a stronger positive impact on pesticide expenditure among farmers below 60 years of age,with at least 6 years of education,and managing rice sown areas less than 2 ha.Based on these findings,this study recommends enhancing complementary techniques for DSR,improving the dissemination of DSR cultivation technologies,and strengthening socialized services.This research provides a comprehensive assessment of DSR's advantages and disadvantages,particularly regarding pesticide use,offering important policy implications for pesticide reduction.展开更多
Terrestrial ecosystems are vital for maintaining equilibrium in the global carbon cycle.Land use and land cover change(LUCC),which is influenced mainly by urbanization and ecological policies,impacts terrestrial ecosy...Terrestrial ecosystems are vital for maintaining equilibrium in the global carbon cycle.Land use and land cover change(LUCC),which is influenced mainly by urbanization and ecological policies,impacts terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage significantly.In this study,spatiotemporal carbon storage changes in the urban belt along the Yellow River in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,China,were estimated through a model that integrated patch-generating land use simulation(PLUS)and integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs(InVEST)models from 1993 to 2033.The results revealed that:(1)from 1993 to 2023,the expansion of built-up land and cropland was derived mainly from unused land and grassland,whereas water body and woodland remained relatively stable.Projections to 2033 have indicated that LUCC will continue and be concentrated primarily in the Ningxia Plain;(2)carbon storage increased by a net 5.01×10^(6) Mg C from 1993 to 2023;(3)the spatial distribution of carbon storage revealed that high-value areas were predominantly located in the Helan Mountains and the Ningxia Plain,whereas low-value areas were found in the Tengger Desert;(4)scenario projections indicated that by 2033,the ecological protection scenario(EPS)would achieve a 0.18×10^(6) Mg C increase by reducing the conversion of woodland to cropland and grassland to built-up land,while increasing the conversion of unused land to grassland.In contrast,the natural development scenario(NDS),cropland protection scenario(CPS),and urban development scenario(UDS)decreased carbon storage by 0.60×10^(6),0.21×10^(6),and 0.42×10^(6) Mg C,respectively;and(5)spatial autocorrelation analysis revealed that high–high carbon storage clusters formed belt-like patterns along the Ningxia Plain and the Helan Mountains,whereas the low–low carbon storage clusters were concentrated in northern Zhongwei City,western Qingtongxia City,western Dawukou District,and the urbanized areas within the central Ningxia Plain.Overall,the study results revealed the close coupling relationship between LUCC and carbon storage functions.Furthermore,the study establishes a framework for carbon management that balances ecological protection with coordinated urban development for the urban belt as well as for similar arid and semi-arid areas.On the basis of these findings,this study provides decision-makers with guidance to optimize ecosystem carbon storage via land use,which plays a key role in developing future land use policies and achieving the"dual carbon"goals.展开更多
基金funded by the MOE Project of Key Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Universities(22JJD720021)。
文摘The English“T” is widely held as a well-behaved Kaplanian indexical that has a directly-referential content and a character which imples immunity to self misidentification.In this paper I present uses of“T”outside attitudal contexts that are not directly referential yet exhibit immunity to self misidentification.They include uses of“I”for simulation and for counterfactual self portrait.I argue that they(i)challenge the non-shiftability and the rigidity arguments for the direct reference view,and(1)require a revision of the character of“T”to reflect the sensitivity of its content to the perspective from which the speaker identifies herself.
文摘With the expansion of the female player base and the increase in their purchasing power,the female-oriented game market has gradually risen.This paper employs the Uses and Gratifications Theory as a framework,using the successful case of Love and Deep Space to explore how female players satisfy their specific social and psychological needs through gaming.The study finds that female-oriented games effectively meet the diverse needs of female players in terms of content design,interactive experiences,and community building,further promoting the prosperity and development of the female-oriented game market.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(4227100242201002)+2 种基金the Foundation of Central Guidance for Local Scientific and Technological Development(246Z3705G)the Water Conservancy Science and Technology Plan Project of Hebei Province(2023-64)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation(D2021205013).
文摘Soil organic carbon(SOC)and total nitrogen(TN)play an important role in the global carbon and nitrogen cycles.Soil aggregates are critical reservoir of SOC and TN.Therefore,in areas with severe wind erosion,the changes in the accumulation of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand contents within different dry aggregate size fractions can offer crucial insights into soil conservation by the control of wind erosion.In this study,surface soil samples(0–5 cm depth)were collected from farmland and grassland in the Bashang region of northern China in 2020.The bulk soil and aggregate size fractions were used to determine the concentrations of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand.The results showed that:(1)farmland had lower SOC and higher TN than grassland;(2)SOC in the aggregates of farmland decreased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.010),while SOC in the aggregates of grassland increased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.010),and nonsignificant variation of TN and clay was observed among different aggregate sizes;(3)the mean of aggregate silt significantly decreased with increasing aggregate size and the mean of aggregate sand increased with increasing aggregate size(P<0.001);(4)no correlations between sand or silt of aggregate and TN or texture of bulk soil was found;and(5)SOC in bulk soil was correlated with those in different aggregate sizes,and was also affected by the texture of bulk soil(P<0.010).This study highlights the role of dry soil aggregate size in the redistribution of SOC,TN,clay,silt,and sand contents under different land uses,thereby facilitating the understanding of the process of wind erosion induced SOC,TN,and mineral dust emission.
文摘The vertical variation and storage of nitrogen in the depth of 0-150 cm of an aquic brown soil were studied under 14 years of four land use patterns, i.e., paddy field, maize field, fallow field and woodland in Shenyang Experimental Station of Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in November of 2003. The results showed that different land uses had different profile distributions of soil total nitrogen (STN), alkali N, ammonium (NH4+-N) and nitrate (NO3--N). The sequence of STN storage was woodland >maize field > fallow field > paddy field, while that of NO3--N content was maize field > paddy field > woodland > fallow field, suggesting the different root biomass and biological N cycling under various land uses. The STN storage in the depth of 0-100 cm of woodland averaged to 11.41 thm-1, being 1.65 and 1.25 times as much as that in paddy and maize fields, respec-tively, while there was no significant difference between maize and fallow fields. The comparatively higher amount of NO3--N in maize and paddy fields may be due to nitrogen fertilization and anthropogenic disturbance. Soil alkali N was significantly related with STN, and the correlation could be expressed by a linear regression model under each land use (R20.929, p<0.001). Such a correlation was slightly closer in nature (woodland and fallow field) than in agro ecosystems (paddy and maize fields). Heavy N fertilization induced an excess of crop need, and led to a comparatively higher amount of soil NO3--N in cultivated fields than in fallow field and woodland. It is suggested that agroforestry practices have the potential to make a significant contribution to both crop production and environment protection.
基金Supported by the National Scientific Foundation of China(70873118 70821140353 )+4 种基金the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KZCX2-YW-305-2 KZCX2-YW-326-1)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China ( 2006DFB919201 2008BAC43B012008BAK47B02)~~
文摘The robust principal component analysis （RPCA） is a technique of multivariate statistics to assess the social and economic environment quality. This paper aims to explore a RPCA algorithm to analyze the spatial heterogeneity of social and economic environment of land uses （SEELU）. RPCA supplies one of the most efficient methods to derive the most important components or factors affecting the regional difference of the social and economic environment. According to the spatial distributions of the levels of SEELU,the total land resources of China were divided into eight zones numbered by Ⅰ to Ⅷ which spatially referred to the eight levels of SEELU.
文摘The chemical constituents, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 20 species attributed to the genus Elsholtzia （Labiatae） used in China are reviewed and compared. A survey of the literature available shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, some of these Elsholtzia species show antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, relieving fever, analgesic activities and myocardial ischemia protection. Generally, the essential oils or flavonoids from these plant extracts are assumed to be the active principles.
基金supported by Ningbo Top Medical and Health Research Program(No.2022030410)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFC3300905,2023YFC3304202).
文摘Accumulating evidence has highlighted the functional role of the endogenous nociceptin/orphanin FQ peptide(N/OFQ)and its nociceptin opioid receptor(NOP)in alcohol and cocaine reward.However,the effects of NOP agonists on methamphetamine(MAP)reinforcement,motivation,and relapse remain uncertain.In this study,we evaluated the effects of Ro 64-6198,a selective NOP agonist,on MAP reinforcement,motivation,and relapse in rats.Rats underwent a fixed-ratio 1(FR1)training to establish stable MAP intravenous self-administration(0.05 mg/kg/infusion)for 12 days,and the motivation for MAP was quantified using a progressive-ratio(PR)schedule,while the relapse was assessed through cue-and MAP-primed reinstatement after abstinence.Western blot analysis was employed to measure the relative expression of phosphorylated CREB,ERK,and Akt in the nucleus accumbens(NAc)following drug priming.Acute treatment of Ro 64-6198(1 mg/kg)significantly reduced the motivated behavior for MAP under PR testing(P<0.05 vs.vehicle).Ro 64-6198 at doses of 0.3 and 1 mg/kg could suppress the drug-seeking behavior induced by extinction or cues,respectively(P<0.05),whereas only the higher dose(1 mg/kg)could attenuate MAP primed drug-seeking(P<0.05).These behavioral effects were related to the upregulated phosphorylation of CREB and Akt in the NAc.Our results provide preclinical evidence that NOP activation disrupts multiple addiction-relevant behaviors,positioning Ro 64-6198 as a potential therapeutic candidate for treating MAP use disorders.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.72504262)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Grant No.2024AFB102)。
文摘As demand for land resources is rapidly growing nowadays,developing on slope lands has become a way to relieve pressure on flat lands.Although some studies use the concept of slope spectrum to explore the trend of land use upslope,relying solely on the slope spectrum is too broad and prevents deeper research.Therefore,using China's land use and DEM data from 2000 to 2020,our study integrated the slope spectrum and the slope sensitivity coefficient(SSC)calculated by the land use transfer matrix as a new approach and method for understanding the underlying formations and impacts of upslope in farmland and construction land,supporting regional management strategies.The results show that:1)Farmlands were upslope in the South and developed horizontally in the North,and construction lands were upslope nationwide.2)Using the land use transfer matrix and SSC,we classified farmland upslope as passive and active patterns,and construction land upslope as saturation and avoidance patterns based on their land use transfer mechanisms in slope space.Provinces with passive and saturation patterns are mainly located near the east coast.3)Different patterns of upslope have distinct impacts on sustainable development.The passive pattern harms food security while the active pattern can relieve pressure on food security but increases ecological risks.Saturation pattern damages food security,ecological protection,and city livability,but avoidance pattern can promote food security and ecological protection.The findings will serve as an essential reference for developing land use strategies aimed at sustainable development.
基金funded by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education(MOHE)under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme(FRGS/1/2023/SSI07/MMU/02/3)which is awarded to the Multimedia University.The project is led by the second author.
文摘Background:Music has proven to be vital in enhancing resilience and promotingwell-being.Previously,the impact of music in sports environments was solely investigated,while this paper applies it to study environments,standing out as pioneering research.The study consists of a systematic development of a conceptual framework based on theories of Uses and Gratification Expectancy(UGE)and perceived motivation based on music elements.Their components are observed variables influencing students’psychological well-being(as the dependent variable).Resilience is examined as a mediator,influencing the relationships of both observed and dependent variables.The main purpose of this study is to highlight the positive effects of online music consumption on the psychological well-being of students.Methods:Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with eighteen final year creative multimedia undergraduate students belonging to five central region Malaysian universities,especially on their UGE needs,and a similar concept survey instrument with two hundred participants.The interview data were analysed through thematic analysis,while the survey data through descriptive and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM).Results:The results highlight that students gain motivation from online music,which positively affects their psychological well-being(β=0.190,p=0.003,f^(2)=0.037),while resilience significantly affects this relationship(β=0.562,p<0.001,f^(2)=0.461).However,the results also predict a partial relationship between constructs based on UGE with psychological well-being,mediated by resilience,i.e.,AT-UGE(β=0.021,p=0.783,f^(2)=0.000),SIPI-UGE(β=0.228,p=0.004,f^(2)=0.044).Conclusion:The outcome of the study reflected practical,meaningful,and statistically significant results.The majority of the predictors,with the exception of one,i.e.,AT-UGE,displayed a clear positive relation of online music consumption on the Psychological Well-being of students.Future research will explore varying contextual factors impacting online music-related gratifications,motivations,and resilience,along with additional potential mediators and moderators.
文摘As part of my master’s programme in resource use and environmental science at China Agricultural University,I had the privilege of joining a study trip to the Shiyang River Basin and its surrounding areas from 17 to 21 July 2025.This trip to Gansu Province was organised under the China-Africa Joint Centre for Agricultural Demonstration and Training in Arid Regions programme,an initiative aligned with President Xi Jinping’s call for deeper China-Africa cooperation.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42171124)。
文摘Understanding the coupling between carbon and water in terrestrial ecosystems is essential for achieving sustainable development.Net primary productivity(NPP),carbon use efficiency(CUE),and water use efficiency(WUE) are key indicators for assessing carbon balance and carbon–water interactions.However,knowledge gaps remain regarding how these indicators respond to climate change and interact with one another.This study examined the spatial and temporal dynamics of NPP,CUE,and WUE,as well as their interrelationships,within the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest region of China.Furthermore,the study investigated the driving mechanisms of these indicators using Extreme Gradient Boosting(XGBoost),SHapley Additive ex Planations(SHAP),and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM).The results revealed that from 2000 to 2020,both NPP(2.69 g C/(m^(2)·a);P<0.010) and WUE(0.004 g C/(kg H_(2)O·a);P<0.010) increased significantly,while CUE exhibited a non-significant decline(–5.40×10^(–4)/a;P>0.050) across different climatic zones(arid,semi-arid,humid,and sub-humid) and vegetation types(cropland,forest,grassland,shrubland,and wetland).The correlation between WUE and NPP(correlation coefficient of 0.70) was stronger than that between CUE and NPP(correlation coefficient of 0.15).NPP and WUE were primarily influenced by leaf area index,whereas CUE was most strongly affected by elevation.The relationships between the key drivers and the three indicators were largely nonlinear,with stronger driver contributions corresponding to more pronounced nonlinear interactions.Moreover,these nonlinear relationships were modulated by differences in dry versus wet climatic conditions.Geographical factors(e.g.,longitude,latitude,and elevation) further shaped vegetation characteristics(e.g.,fractional vegetation cover and leaf area index) by regulating climatic variables such as temperature,precipitation,and evapotranspiration,ultimately influencing NPP,WUE,and CUE.This study advances the understanding of vegetation carbon–water coupling and provides a scientific basis for ecosystem management and sustainable development policy-making in various climatic zones.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1900300 and 2017YFD0200205)the Agricultural Key-scientific and Core-technological Project of Shaanxi Province,China(2024NYGG011)。
文摘The continuous supply of phosphorus(P)is indispensable in crop production.However,P resources are non-renewable,and environmental concerns like eutrophication associated with its loss from agroecosystems make the sustainable management of P resources essential for ensuring global food security.This study was designed to reduce mineral P inputs through management practices.A field experiment comprising a wheat-maize rotation system was conducted in the Guanzhong Plain of Shaanxi Province,China from 2018-2023.The eight treatments included CK(without P),FP(conventional P application);RP(recommended P);RP80(20% reduction in RP);SRP80(20% reduction in RP with straw wrapping);ARP80(20% reduction in RP with ammonium sulfate instead of urea);SARP80(20% reduction in RP with straw wrapping and ammonium sulfate instead of urea);and SARP60(40% reduction in RP with straw wrapping and ammonium sulfate instead of urea).Crop yield,P uptake,and P fertilizer use efficiency were measured during harvest and throughout the entire period of the study.At the end of the experiment,P fractions were estimated using the Tiessen-Moir P classification method.The results revealed that the grain yields of all the treatments except for RP80 were significantly increased compared to CK,with increases of 14.9-28.8%.Furthermore,agronomic efficiency,apparent P use efficiency,P recovery rate,and partial factor productivity were significantly improved for the treatments that received 20% less P with straw wrapping.Moreover,the enhancement measures significantly increased labile and moderately labile P in the soil.Therefore,straw wrapping with ammonium sulfate instead of urea is one of the most effective ways to reduce mineral P inputs while increasing the efficiency of P in wheat-maize rotation systems.
基金supported by the Institution of Eminence,University of Delhi,grant number[IoE/2023-24/12/FRP].
文摘This research offers valuable insights into the relationship between land use and daytime climatic comfort in high-rise urban developments in Delhi.This city is navigating rapid urbanisation and facing critical environmental challenges like pollution,heat stress,land degradation etc.The study aims to enhance understanding of how diverse land use patterns influence thermal comfort by utilising satellite data from the Landsat/Resourcesat series for classification and MODIS for land surface temperature(LST)extraction.The findings highlight that regions with dense construction and limited green and blue spaces tend to experience lower levels of climatic comfort,with 17.17 Percent of Delhi’s geographical area feeling the adverse effects of the Urban Heat Island(UHI)phenomenon.On a positive note,40.20 Percent of the area is associated with high climatic comfort,primarily due to natural features such as vegetation and water bodies.Furthermore,the research indicates a noteworthy increase in land surface temperatures(LST)from 2000 to 2022,with peak recorded temperatures rising from 38.35℃ in 2000 to 47.27℃ in 2022.In summary,this study emphasises the importance of understanding and addressing the UHI effect in urban settings,providing constructive recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders dedicated to fostering improved livability and sustainability in urban environments.
基金supported by the Gaoligong Mountain Ecological Function Enhancement and Sustainable Development Technology Research(202303AC1000120303)Gaoligong Mountain Ecological Function Enhancement and Invasive Plant Species Prevention and Control Technology Project(2022YFF130240304)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC2602500)。
文摘Reconciling biodiversity conservation with economic advancement represents a defining challenge of the Anthropocene epoch.Although ecotourism is widely promoted as a strategy capable of delivering both environmental and developmental benefits,empirical evidence regarding its ecological and socioeconomic impacts remains limited.This study critically examined the Hide-in-Bird Pond(HIBP)model,a rapidly expanding,community-based avitourism framework in China that integrates targeted wildlife provisioning with concealed infrastructure for bird observation,simultaneously establishing a novel income source for economically marginalized rural regions through ecotourism.Semi-structured online interviews were conducted with 98 HIBP operators,and thematic analysis was applied to evaluate current developmental patterns,spatial distribution,and conservation outcomes.A total of 251 HIBP sites were identified across China,predominantly located in biodiversity-rich but economically marginalized regions.These sites collectively supported 524 bird species—36%of China's avifauna—including 148 species classified as nationally protected or threatened(38%of nationally listed bird taxa).These findings suggest that HIBP can serve as an integrative socio-ecological platform that aligns conservation objectives with sustainable rural development.However,the absence of standardized governance frameworks and ecological safeguards poses significant risks to biodiversity an d long-term sustainability.Implementation of science-based adaptive management systems,incorporating systematic biodiversity monitoring,inclusive stakeholder coordination,and certified sustainable tourism protocols,is critical to ensure ecological integrity and sectoral resilience.These findings offer novel insights into aligning conservation objectives with economic development across regions characterized by high biodiversity and persistent economic disadvantage.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2022YFF0801104 and 2021YFD1700600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51809177)the Science Foundation of Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.NIGLAS2022GS08).
文摘Estuarine and bay ecosystems serve as crucial transitional zones for land-based pollutants entering the ocean.However,there is a critical gap in understanding the behavior of emerging pollutants in the numerous small estuaries and bays located in undeveloped coastal areas.This study provides insights into the fate of antibiotics in these small and scattered estuaries and bays in Shantou's coast,driven by land use types and hydrodynamic conditions.The findings indicated that estuaries were more heavily polluted with antibiotics than the bays(P<0.05),with tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones as the primary antibiotics.Antibiotic pollution levels were more severe in October than in June(P<0.01).Rainfall runoff,aquaculture tailwater,and river discharge were identified as the main sources of antibiotic pollution.Build-up land and aquaculture ponds were the primary land use types contributing to antibiotic pollution.The total antibiotic concentrations in June were positively correlated with the proportion of aquaculture ponds(P<0.05)and negatively correlated with the proportions of cropland and grassland(P<0.05).The concentrations of lomefloxacin and ofloxacin were positively correlated with build-up land.The antibiotic concentrations exhibited strong spatial heterogeneity within both bay and estuarine ecosystems driven by different hydrodynamic conditions.A comparative analysis of global estuaries and bays revealed that specific land-use types and hydrodynamic conditions produced similar trends in antibiotic fate.These insights offered new perspectives to safeguard the health of estuarine and bay ecosystems,such as altering landscape patterns and regulating aquaculture activities.
基金Financial support provided by CUHP to DB in the form of a Ph.D.fellowship is also acknowledged.
文摘Arisaema propinquum(A.propinquum)is a medicinal tuberous plant native to the Himalayan region,belonging to the family Araceae.It has a unique appearance due to its inflorescence,which is strikingly elegant and resembles that of Arisaema triphyllum,also known as“Jack-in-the-pulpit”.This review provides a comprehensive overview of A.propinquum,covering its taxonomy,geographic distribution,and traditional uses.While ethnobotanical information on A.propinquum is relatively well documented,species-specific pharmacological,mechanistic,and in vivo studies remain limited.Accordingly,evidence from related Arisaema species is discussed cautiously as contextual support for phytochemical similarity rather than as direct proof of bioactivity in A.propinquum.This study seeks to establish a relationship between ethnopharmacological use and scientific enquiries into A.propinquum,including a comparison of the various species of the family Araceae and their recent contributions to traditional medicinal advancements.The review mainly emphasises the traditional uses,phytochemistry,safety and toxicity data,and future techniques for its conservation,with increased yield and impact.It highlights A.propinquum as an underexplored yet promising candidate for focused phytochemical characterisation,experimental validation of traditional claims,and conservation-oriented research.Overall,the available evidence indicates that while direct experimental data on the plant remain limited,its placement within a genus rich in bioactive secondary metabolites makes it a strong candidate for focused,species-specific future research.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2350008)the STI2030-Major Projects[2021ZD0203000(2021ZD0203003)]the Open Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Brain-Machine Intelligence,Zhejiang University(BMI2400014).
文摘Addiction,a complex and chronic neurobiological disorder,is characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences,leading to persistent alterations in brain function,particularly within the reward,motivation,and decision-making systems.Despite the availability of a range of treatment options,including pharmacotherapy and behavioral therapies,relapse remains a major challenge,with many individuals struggling to maintain long-term recovery.Current treatments often show limited efficacy,underscoring the need for novel therapeutic strategies that can address the underlying neurobiological disruptions in addiction.
基金supported by the General Project of Humanities and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education of China(24YJA790085)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Beijing Institute of Technology,China(2024CX01020)。
文摘In China,farmers have increasingly adopted direct-seeded rice(DSR).While various impacts of DSR have been studied,limited evidence exists regarding the effect of DSR adoption on pesticide use.This study examines the impact of DSR adoption on pesticide use utilizing data from a 2018 survey of 982 rice farmers in China's Yangtze River Basin.The endogenous treatment-regression and switching regression models are employed to address self-selection bias.The results indicate that,after accounting for self-selection,DSR adopters spend 401.72 CNY ha^(-1) more on pesticides compared to non-adopters.Although DSR adoption significantly increases the use of insecticides,fungicides and herbicides,its impact is most pronounced for insecticide expenditure and least pronounced for herbicide expenditure.The findings remain robust when altering the dependent variable,truncating the research sample,and modifying the estimation method.Heterogeneous analysis reveals that DSR adoption has a stronger positive impact on pesticide expenditure among farmers below 60 years of age,with at least 6 years of education,and managing rice sown areas less than 2 ha.Based on these findings,this study recommends enhancing complementary techniques for DSR,improving the dissemination of DSR cultivation technologies,and strengthening socialized services.This research provides a comprehensive assessment of DSR's advantages and disadvantages,particularly regarding pesticide use,offering important policy implications for pesticide reduction.
基金supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(42261026)the Open Foundation of Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Water Cycle and Utilization in Arid Zone(XJYS0907-2023-01)the Light of the West Program for Young Scholars,Chinese Academy of Sciences(25JR6KA005).
文摘Terrestrial ecosystems are vital for maintaining equilibrium in the global carbon cycle.Land use and land cover change(LUCC),which is influenced mainly by urbanization and ecological policies,impacts terrestrial ecosystem carbon storage significantly.In this study,spatiotemporal carbon storage changes in the urban belt along the Yellow River in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,China,were estimated through a model that integrated patch-generating land use simulation(PLUS)and integrated valuation of ecosystem services and tradeoffs(InVEST)models from 1993 to 2033.The results revealed that:(1)from 1993 to 2023,the expansion of built-up land and cropland was derived mainly from unused land and grassland,whereas water body and woodland remained relatively stable.Projections to 2033 have indicated that LUCC will continue and be concentrated primarily in the Ningxia Plain;(2)carbon storage increased by a net 5.01×10^(6) Mg C from 1993 to 2023;(3)the spatial distribution of carbon storage revealed that high-value areas were predominantly located in the Helan Mountains and the Ningxia Plain,whereas low-value areas were found in the Tengger Desert;(4)scenario projections indicated that by 2033,the ecological protection scenario(EPS)would achieve a 0.18×10^(6) Mg C increase by reducing the conversion of woodland to cropland and grassland to built-up land,while increasing the conversion of unused land to grassland.In contrast,the natural development scenario(NDS),cropland protection scenario(CPS),and urban development scenario(UDS)decreased carbon storage by 0.60×10^(6),0.21×10^(6),and 0.42×10^(6) Mg C,respectively;and(5)spatial autocorrelation analysis revealed that high–high carbon storage clusters formed belt-like patterns along the Ningxia Plain and the Helan Mountains,whereas the low–low carbon storage clusters were concentrated in northern Zhongwei City,western Qingtongxia City,western Dawukou District,and the urbanized areas within the central Ningxia Plain.Overall,the study results revealed the close coupling relationship between LUCC and carbon storage functions.Furthermore,the study establishes a framework for carbon management that balances ecological protection with coordinated urban development for the urban belt as well as for similar arid and semi-arid areas.On the basis of these findings,this study provides decision-makers with guidance to optimize ecosystem carbon storage via land use,which plays a key role in developing future land use policies and achieving the"dual carbon"goals.
