Although various Climate-Smart Agricultural(CSA) practices are promoted to safeguard agricultural production and food security in the Global South,their adoption remains limited.This study conducted a cross-sectional ...Although various Climate-Smart Agricultural(CSA) practices are promoted to safeguard agricultural production and food security in the Global South,their adoption remains limited.This study conducted a cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured questionnaire between March and April in 2023,with a sample of 231 smallholder farmers covering 5 villages(Purbo Karpara,Rampasa,Monohor Pur,Boro Isubpur,and Char Alapur) in Haor wetlands of Bangladesh.Then,this study examined smallholder farmers' adoption intention of floating farming practice in Haor wetlands of Bangladesh based on an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour(TPB) model.The result demonstrated moderate predictive power of the proposed model,where farmers' attitude,subjective norm,knowledge of floating farming practice,perceived behavioural control,and institutional accessibility jointly explained 11.50% of the total variance in adoption intention,with subjective norm and perceived behavioural control showing significant impact on smallholder farmers' adoption intention.However,key barriers reported by smallholder farmers included unavailability of resources,limited access to modern farming practices,input and credit unavailability,insufficient access to training,and limited access to market system.These findings indicated that improving smallholder farmers' access to extension services and credit facilities,raising awareness,providing training,and guaranteeing access to accurate and timely climate information and early warning systems could significantly improve their adaptive capacity.This study contributes to socio-psychological understanding of smallholder farmers' pro-environmental behaviour and emphasises the need for context-specific interventions to support sustainable livelihoods and resilient agri-food systems in climate-vulnerable regions.展开更多
The Yili River Basin in Northwest China is a crucial ecological security barrier,yet it faces frequent droughts amid global climate change,posing significant threats to food security and ecological stability.However,t...The Yili River Basin in Northwest China is a crucial ecological security barrier,yet it faces frequent droughts amid global climate change,posing significant threats to food security and ecological stability.However,the spatiotemporal variations and driving mechanisms of drought in the basin remain unclear.Based on the monthly Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index(SPEI),this study employed the Run-Length theory to identify drought events in the basin during 1980-2020,applied statistical and time-series analyses to investigate the spatiotemporal variations,trends,periodicity,and persistence of drought,and explored the underlying drivers associated with meteorological factors and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.The results showed that droughts in the Yili River Basin are more severe in spring and summer.Droughts in the central and southwestern regions exhibit greater severity,with shorter durations and stronger intensity.Drought conditions have generally worsened(Sen’s slope=−0.146/10 yr),with notable intensification since 2005,especially in the northwestern region.Spring droughts(Sen’s slope=−0.213/10 yr)and summer droughts(Sen’s slope=−0.169/10 yr)have intensified at most stations,while autumn and winter droughts have eased.In the future,droughts are expected to alleviate overall,but summer droughts may continue to intensify.The Yili River Basin exhibits two primary drought periods of 9 yr and 21 yr,with primary periods in autumn(20 yr)and winter(20 yr)being longer than those in spring(10 yr)and summer(17 yr).Finally,droughts are impacted by both meteorological factors and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.Rising temperatures and uneven precipitation have intensified droughts.The SPEI exhibits a co-phase relationship with the North Atlantic Oscillation and an antiphase relationship with the East Central Tropical Pacific Sea Surface Temperature.Therefore,close monitoring and mitigation are necessary for spring and summer droughts,with a focus on the central and southwestern areas in autumn and winter.展开更多
Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emoti...Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emotional intelligence,and perceived social support.This study examined how gender,relational trauma,attachment dimensions,resilience,and emotional intelligence contribute to the presence of somatic and eating difficulties in this population.Methods:The sample included 46 adolescents(63%female;ages 12–17,Mean=14.85,Standard Deviation(SD)=1.49)residing in child protection institutions in Uruguay.Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood relational trauma(CaMir),attachment dimensions(anxiety and avoidance),resilience,emotional intelligence(adaptability and stress management),social support(MOS),and psychosocial adjustment(SENA subscales of somatization and eating problems).Using a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis(fsQCA)approach,distinct configurations of risk and protective factors associated with elevated levels of somatization and eating problems were identified.Results:Relational trauma and attachment anxiety showed moderate associations with both somatization and eating problems(r=0.52–0.57,p<0.01),whereas stress management was negatively associated with both outcomes(r=−0.37 to−0.47,p<0.05).FsQCA revealed multiple configurations of risk and protective factors explaining 81–90%of cases,with solution consistencies ranging from 0.83 to 0.87.Results suggest that relational trauma and attachment anxiety are key risk conditions,whereas resilience,emotional regulation,and perceived social support function as protective factors.Conclusions:Findings highlight the importance of considering multifactorial patterns of vulnerability and protection rather than single predictors and underscore the need for tailored interventions that strengthen resilience and emotional skills while addressing the impact of early relational trauma.展开更多
Hepatitis B Virus(HBV)infection and heavy alcohol consumption are the two primary pathogenic causes of liver cirrhosis.In this paper,we proposed a deterministic mathematical model and a logistic equation to investigat...Hepatitis B Virus(HBV)infection and heavy alcohol consumption are the two primary pathogenic causes of liver cirrhosis.In this paper,we proposed a deterministic mathematical model and a logistic equation to investigate the dynamics of liver cirrhosis progression as well as to explain the implications of variations in alcohol consumption on chronic hepatitis B patients,respectively.The intricate interactions between liver cirrhosis,recovery,and treatment dynamics are captured by the model.This study aims to show that alcohol consumption by Hepatitis B-infected individuals accelerates liver cirrhosis progression while treatment of acutely infected individuals reduces it.We proved that a unique solution of the proposed model exists,which is positive and bounded.Using the next-generation matrix approach,two basic reproductive numbers R_(A_(0))and R_(A_(max))are calculated to identify future recurrence.The equilibrium points are calculated,and both equilibria are proved locally and globally asymptotically stable when R_(0)is below and above one,respectively.It is shown that bifurcation exists at R_(0)=1 and a detailed proof for forward bifurcation is given.Furthermore,we performed the sensitivity analysis of the model parameters on R_(0).For the confirmation of analytical work,we performed numerical simulations,and the results indicate that the treatment and the inhibitory effects reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis in individuals,while heavy alcohol consumption accelerates markedly the liver cirrhosis progression in patients with chronic hepatitis B.展开更多
With the rise of AI-assisted education,many instructors and engineers seek to deliver high-quality programming courses online.However,crafting effective programming lectures remains a challenge,particularly for instru...With the rise of AI-assisted education,many instructors and engineers seek to deliver high-quality programming courses online.However,crafting effective programming lectures remains a challenge,particularly for instructors lacking pedagogical training or multilingual fluency.We present CourseAgent,a prompt-driven framework that leverages large language models(LLMs)to automatically generate Python tutorials,structured lecture scripts,and accompanying audio narrations.CourseAgent accepts raw code as input and transforms it into segmented,well-commented code blocks,adapting content to different difficulty levels and languages via prompt customization.Our system supports multilingual instruction(e.g.,Chinese,English),fine-grained control of pedagogical depth,and auto-generation of lecture videos.We evaluate the output generated by CourseAgent using real student feedback and feedback from in-service teachers,alongside automated assessments from LLMs.These evaluations demonstrate that the materials produced by CourseAgent are coherent,pedagogically sound,and comparable in quality to those created by experienced instructors.CourseAgent lowers the barrier to quality programming education and shows promise for scalable,personalized,and language-adaptive content generation.展开更多
The strength-ductility synergy in heterogeneous materials offers significant advantages,though their scalable and controlled fabrication remains challenging.This study introduces an in situ fabrication strategy for he...The strength-ductility synergy in heterogeneous materials offers significant advantages,though their scalable and controlled fabrication remains challenging.This study introduces an in situ fabrication strategy for heterogeneous lamellar titanium(HLT)alloy via laser powder bed fusion of a powder mixture consisting of Ti6Al4V(TC4)and 3 wt%Fe.By periodically varying the scanning velocity between layers,a heterogeneous lamellar microstructure is achieved due to the unique Fe distribution originating from the various volumetric energy densities(VEDs).Consequently,the HLT achieves high yield strength(1036 MPa)and ultimate tensile strength(1419 MPa)without compromising uniform elongation(UE),surpassing most TC4 alloys.The high strength may be attributed to precipitation strengthening originating from the nano-sizedαandωprecipitates,while the high UE and work hardening arise from the strain-induced martensite(SIM)and strong hetero-deformation induced(HDI)stress.The denser dual-phase interfaces and smaller grains in the low VED layers contribute to the higher sensitivity to the SIM.A strain gradient between soft and hard layers evolves during loading,and it further enhances the HDI strengthening and SIM behavior.Through this work,the in situ fabrication method and the deformation mechanism of lamellar heterostructure could offer valuable reference for the optimization and application of heterogeneous materials.展开更多
Background:The mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of exercise on the human placenta are poorly understood.The objective of the current study was to ascertain the influence of a supervised concurrent exercise...Background:The mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of exercise on the human placenta are poorly understood.The objective of the current study was to ascertain the influence of a supervised concurrent exercise intervention from gestational Week 17 until birth on key cytokines involved in placental development and function.Secondary aims were to explore:(a)the moderating effects of fetal sex and maternal weight status;and(b)whether gestational weight gain,lifestyle behaviors(diet,sleep patterns,and physical activity),and physical fitness(strength and cardiorespiratory fitness)mediated the effects of exercise on placental cytokines.Methods:Seventy-six pregnant women(33±4 years,mean±SD),divided into exercise(n=40)and control(n=36)groups,participated in this study.The exercise group followed a 60-min,3 days/week(aerobic+resistance)training program of moderate-to-vigorous intensity.Placental cytokines—including granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF),granulocyte colony-stimulating factor(G-CSF),plateletderived growth factor AA(PDGF-AA),epidermal growth factor(EGF),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),fractalkine,interleukin(IL)-8,IL-6,IL-1β,interleukin 1-receptor antagonist(IL-1ra),IL-10,tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-a),and interferon gamma(IFN-γ)were analyzed using Luminex multi-analyte profiling(x MAP)technology.Results:The exercise group presented higher placental levels of G-CSF and lower concentrations of EGF and IL-1ra than the control group(p<0.05).Significant effects of exercise on placental G-CSF and TNF-a(p<0.05)and a trend toward lower IL-6(p=0.08)were observed only in female placentas.Additionally,a reduction in weight gain partially mediated the effects of exercise on G-CSF(p<0.05).Conclusion:Maternal exercise during pregnancy is related to increased placental levels of G-CSF and lower EGF and IL-1ra levels.Some exercise-induced effects are observed exclusively in female placentas,including increased G-CSF and lower TNF-a and IL-6 concentrations.Notably,the increased levels of G-CSF observed with exercise might be due to a more adequate gestational weight gain.展开更多
Background:Insufficient physical activity and prolonged sedentary behavior have emerged as major global public health challenges.Short bouts(≤10 min)of accumulated exercise(SBAE)throughout the day may be a promising ...Background:Insufficient physical activity and prolonged sedentary behavior have emerged as major global public health challenges.Short bouts(≤10 min)of accumulated exercise(SBAE)throughout the day may be a promising strategy to mitigate the adverse effects of prolonged sitting and promote physical activity,ultimately promoting overall health.However,previous ambiguity in defining this concept has resulted in a fragmented and inconsistent evidence base,impeding practical applications,the development of guidelines,and policymaking.The purpose of this study is to establish an operational definition of SBAE by synthesizing systematic reviews and research trials alongside an expert consensus.Additionally,it seeks to evaluate acute and long-term efficacy and feasibility,providing evidence-based recommendations for practice and future research directions.Methods:A literature search was performed across PubMed and Web of Science,followed by systematic screening and summarization of eligible studies based on predefined inclusion criteria.Inclusion criteria encompassed various modes/types of SBAE(bouts lasting≤10 min,performed multiple times daily with≥30 min intervals);both aerobic and resistance exercise were considered.Relevant systematic reviews and research trials were included.Methodological quality,risk of bias,and evidence certainty were assessed.Expert consensus was obtained through a survey to evaluate recommendations and agreement levels on findings.Results:After analyzing 27 systematic reviews,135 research studies,and an expert consensus involving 48 researchers from 11 countries,SBAE is defined as any exercise mode of activity,regardless of intensity,that is accumulated in either continuous or intermittent bouts lasting≤10 min per session(including multiple intermittent sets)that are performed multiple times(≥2 sessions/day)per day,with intervals of≥30 min between bouts or otherwise sufficient time for recovery.When used to interrupt prolonged periods of sedentary time,SBAE mitigates the acute adverse effects of sedentary behavior on more than 10 clinical biomarkers of endocrine,cardiovascular,and brain health/function among adults of diverse ages and conditions.Moreover,SBAE was superior for improving acute glycemic control compared to a single continuous exercise session.As a long-term intervention(average of 11 weeks),SBAE can improve over 20 health outcomes,including peak oxygen uptake,resting blood pressure,and metabolic health.Additionally,SBAE might be more effective than continuous exercise for improving longer-term glycemic control and body composition.Long-term completion rates for SBAE interventions are generally high(95%),with low dropout rates(12%)and high adherence rates even without supervision(85%),and its safety has been preliminarily validated.Conclusion:An operational definition of SBAE is provided along with its classification and acute and long-term efficacy.Practical exercise prescription recommendations and evidence-based strategies for various populations and contexts are provided.Future research should focus on generating high-quality evidence for SBAE in 5 key areas:quantification and monitoring,population-specific responses,optimization of exercise prescriptions,intervention efficacy,and practical implementation.Additionally,addressing policy,environmental,and promotional barriers is crucial for transitioning from expert consensus to public consensus,and for facilitating the application of this strategy in real-world environments.展开更多
Ensuring program satisfaction for undergraduate students in the areas of science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)matters in student retention and education quality improvement.This study explores how four ...Ensuring program satisfaction for undergraduate students in the areas of science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)matters in student retention and education quality improvement.This study explores how four rarely examined variables support from faculty members,interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses,disciplinary connectedness of STEM program core courses,and examination difficulty impact Chinese STEM undergraduates’program satisfaction.With data from 619 Chinese STEM undergraduates,structural equation modeling shows that course satisfaction partially mediates the impact of support from faculty members on program satisfaction,while fully mediating that of interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses and disciplinary connectedness of STEM program core courses on program satisfaction.Examination difficulty exerts no significant impact on program satisfaction neither directly nor indirectly.Support from faculty members impact course satisfaction significantly stronger for junior and senior students than for freshmen and sophomores,while interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses impact course satisfaction stronger for freshmen and sophomores than for juniors and seniors.The study ends with practical implications for the higher education reform in relevant areas.展开更多
The study based on radical constructivism seeks to identify Semester Two Accounting Courses students’ meaning of ogive. Data for this study include verbal and non-verbal information gathered from three students of Se...The study based on radical constructivism seeks to identify Semester Two Accounting Courses students’ meaning of ogive. Data for this study include verbal and non-verbal information gathered from three students of Semester Two Accounting Courses in clinical interview sessions. The research participants have identified four processes performed on the basic elements to produce an ogive. In addition, five categories of products used by research participants to describe the ogive were identified.展开更多
Objectives:The study examined socio-economic status and gender as determinant of dietary practices of senior secondary school students in Edo South Senatorial district for healthy living and sustainability.Methodology...Objectives:The study examined socio-economic status and gender as determinant of dietary practices of senior secondary school students in Edo South Senatorial district for healthy living and sustainability.Methodology:Quasi experimental research design was employed in the study.Three research questions were raised and formulated into hypotheses,tested at 0.05 level of significance.A multistage random sampling technique was used to sample 245 students from two public schools in Oredo local government areas within Edo south senatorial district.Two(2)instruments(questionnaire and achievement test)validated and reliability of 0.64 and 0.84 reliability co-efficient were obtained.The demographic data/SES,dietary practices(DDPSESQ)was used to obtain information on their dietary practices and socio-economic status,while the pictorial nutrition achievement test(PNAT)consisted of the pre-and post-test.The treatment package comprised planned lessons of 40 minutes each for six(6)weeks.The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics;hypotheses 1 and 2 were tested using the independent t-test while hypothesis 3 was tested using One-Way ANOVA statistics.Findings:The study revealed that there is no significant difference in dietary practices of students of high,medium and low socio-economic status as a result of exposure to pictorial nutrition education.There was no significant difference in dietary practices by gender.The study concluded that socio-economic status does not determine dietary practices of secondary school students for responsible living.展开更多
The aim of this study is to have an analysis of the plot and the characters in the novel,Agnes Grey,in terms of the perspectives of education and culture.Anne Brontë’s first novel focuses on the life of Agnes,wh...The aim of this study is to have an analysis of the plot and the characters in the novel,Agnes Grey,in terms of the perspectives of education and culture.Anne Brontë’s first novel focuses on the life of Agnes,who is a young governess living in the Victorian era.In the novel,the narrative shows a period of time in English literature,when industrialization has a significant impact on the aspects such as social life and education,in a way in which women experienced many kinds of struggles for holding on to their lives and reaching their dreams.Agnes Grey,the main character of the novel,came from a middle-class family.She lived to tell the adventures of starting her career as a governess,and the difficulties she experienced.It didn’t take long for Agnes,who started her first experience with the Bloomfield family,to face the rich upper-class culture and see the difficulties in educating children from another social class.The Murray family,with whom she stayed for a longer time,was the place where Agnes gained expression that extended into the adulthood.Agnes’teaching shows not only a kind of class struggle,but also a balance between the dialectical poles of the ideal and the reality.Agnes returned,in her adulthood,to her family with her teaching experiences.By keeping a concept of love in her mind,Agnes would be able to have the sense of reality in which culture and education came to offer.展开更多
In this study, an education and application interface was designed for model predictive control (MPC). For this design, MPC Toolbox and MATLAB GUI in the MATLAB software were used. Developed interface includes model p...In this study, an education and application interface was designed for model predictive control (MPC). For this design, MPC Toolbox and MATLAB GUI in the MATLAB software were used. Developed interface includes model predictive control methods, such as single-input single-output, multi-input multi-output, constrained or unconstrained systems. The interface, developed for education of model predictive control methods, was tested in class by the students attending to the Process Dynamic and Control course.展开更多
How to effectively implement the work of reducing the burden of basic education has been concerned by people.By using the knowledge of game theory,this paper analyzes the behavioral goals of the relevant subjects in r...How to effectively implement the work of reducing the burden of basic education has been concerned by people.By using the knowledge of game theory,this paper analyzes the behavioral goals of the relevant subjects in reducing the burden of basic education,and puts forward some suggestions.We should change the"focus"to"characteristics"and guide the diversified development of primary and secondary education.By adjusting the matching degree of various levels of education,the pressure of entering school can be reduced.Through social reform,the interests of different classes were adjusted and the residual negative influence of imperial examination culture was eliminated,so as to successfully remove the stumbling block of"excessive academic burden"in the educational reform of the new era and create conditions for cultivating a large number of outstanding talents needed for national development and national rejuvenation.展开更多
The light-driven CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to CO is a very effective way to address global warming.To avoid competition with water photolysis,metal-free gas-solid CO_(2)RR catalysts should be investigated.Cova...The light-driven CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to CO is a very effective way to address global warming.To avoid competition with water photolysis,metal-free gas-solid CO_(2)RR catalysts should be investigated.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)offer a promising approach for CO_(2)transformation but lack high efficiency and selectivity in the absence of metals.Here,we have incorporated a pyridine nitrogen component into the imine-COF conjugated structure(Tp Pym).This innovative system has set a record of producing a CO yield of 1565μmol g^(-1)within 6 h.The soft X-ray absorption fine structure measurement proves that Tp Pym has both better conjugation and electron cloud enrichment.The electronic structure distribution delays the charge-carrier recombination,as evidenced by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy.The energy band diagram and theoretical calculation show that the conduction-band potential of Tp Pym is lower and the reduction reaction of CO_(2)to CO is more likely to occur.展开更多
Direct ethanol fuel cells(DEFCs)are a promising alternative to conventional energy sources,offering high energy density,environmental sustainability,and operational safety.Compared to methanol fuel cells,DEFCs exhibit...Direct ethanol fuel cells(DEFCs)are a promising alternative to conventional energy sources,offering high energy density,environmental sustainability,and operational safety.Compared to methanol fuel cells,DEFCs exhibit lower toxicity and a more mature preparation process.Unlike hydrogen fuel cells,DEFCs provide superior storage and transport feasibility,as well as cost-effectiveness,significantly enhancing their commercial viability.However,the stable C-C bond in ethanol creates a high activation energy barrier,often resulting in incomplete electrooxidation.Current commercial platinum(Pt)-and palladium(Pd)-based catalysts demonstrate low C-C bond cleavage efficiency(<7.5%),severely limiting DEFC energy output and power density.Furthermore,high catalyst costs and insufficient activity impede large-scale commercialization.Recent advances in DEFC anode catalyst design have focused on optimizing material composition and elucidating catalytic mechanisms.This review systematically examines developments in ethanol electrooxidation catalysts over the past five years,highlighting strategies to improve C1 pathway selectivity and C-C bond activation.Key approaches,such as alloying,nanostructure engineering,and interfacial synergy effects,are discussed alongside their mechanistic implications.Finally,we outline current challenges and future prospects for DEFC commercialization.展开更多
Objective Helicobacter pylori(HP)infection is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and insulin resistance;however,the correlation between HP eradication and NAFLD remains controversial.This systemat...Objective Helicobacter pylori(HP)infection is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and insulin resistance;however,the correlation between HP eradication and NAFLD remains controversial.This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effect of HP treatment on clinical and laboratory parameters in NAFLD patients.Methods We conducted a literature search of the PubMed,Embase,Scopus,and Web of Science databases through Septem-ber 2023 for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)examining the effect of HP treatment on NAFLD patients versus lifestyle changes alone.The primary outcome was the change in steatosis parameters.The secondary endpoints were changes in anthropometric parameters,inflammatory markers(TNF-α),and metabolic parameters(fasting blood glucose,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance,AST/ALT,and lipid profile).The random effects model was used to calculate the standardized mean difference(SMD)with associated 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for our desired outcome.Results Four RCTs met our inclusion criteria.A total of 453 patients were included(mean age 42.8 years,58.5%males),228(50.3%)of whom were in the HP eradication group and 225(49.7%)of whom were in the lifestyle modification group.Compared with lifestyle modification alone,HP eradication had a significant effect on reducing liver steatosis and TNF-αlevels(SMD:-0.9;95%CI-14.67,-3.82,I^(2)=0%and SMD:-6.3;95%CI-9.04,-3.56,I^(2)=0%,respectively).No sig-nificant effect on other metabolic parameters was found.Conclusions HP eradication significantly reduced liver steatosis and TNF-αlevels in NAFLD patients.However,HP eradi-cation did not significantly affect other metabolic indices compared to lifestyle changes alone.展开更多
In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of ...In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of calcination temperatures upon the structure,chemical bonding,morphology,optical properties,and fluorescence properties of the as-synthesized and calcined Mg-Al bimetallic oxide powders,the researcher employed X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL),respectively.It was apparent on the basis of the XRD and FT-IR analyses that those powders undergoing calcination at temperatures of 500℃,700℃,and 900℃contained the major phase magnesium aluminate(Mg Al_(2)O_(4))spinel with trace magnesium oxide(Mg O)and hydrotalcite(Mg_(6)Al_(2)(CO_(3))(OH)_(16)).When the calcination temperature rose to 1100℃,this resulted in a single phase MgAl_(2)O_(4)while MgO and(Mg_(6)Al_(2)(CO_(3))(OH)_(16))were no longer observed.UV-DRS analysis revealed that in optimized conditions,calcination resulted in better sample absorption and reflection levels when compared to the ultraviolet,visible,and infrared spectra observed in the case of the as-synthesized sample.The bandgap energy(E_(g))for calcined samples was in the range of 2.65 e V to 5.85 e V,in contrast to the value of 4.10 e V for the as-synthesized sample.Analysis of photoluminescence showed that for the as-synthesized samples and those calcined at low temperatures,visible light was emitted only in the violet,blue,and green regions with low intensity,while for samples calcined at higher temperatures,the emissions showed greater intensity and extended to the yellow and orange regions.Multiple defect centers were found in the bandgap which can explain these findings.展开更多
With several favorable properties,including flexibility,biocompatibility,and conductivity,conductive hydrogels are one of the most promising flexible sensing materials and are expected to be used in areas such as wear...With several favorable properties,including flexibility,biocompatibility,and conductivity,conductive hydrogels are one of the most promising flexible sensing materials and are expected to be used in areas such as wearable devices,health monitoring,and electronic skin.However,water in hydrogels freezes at sub-zero temperatures,which greatly affects the performance of hydrogels at low temperatures.Therefore,it remains a challenge to prepare conductive hydrogels that can maintain their performance at low temperatures.In this work,we developed a series of polyoxometalate-based anti-freezing hydrogels with high conductivity by constructing a semi-interpenetrating network using polyacrylamide and sodium alginate,and then introducing H_(3)PW_(12)O_(40)(HPW)and glycerol into it via a facile soaking strategy.Among the obtained anti-freezing hydrogels,PSWG-50%hydrogel has the proton conductivity of 0.325 S·cm^(−1) at room temperature and can maintain high proton conductivity over a wide temperature range from−20 to 65℃.Based on these advantages,PSWG-50%hydrogel has been used in flexible sensors to monitor human movement,such as limb bending.Whether in mild or cold environments,PSWG-50%hydrogel shows great potential in the field of flexible sensor.展开更多
基金Ghent University,Belgium,for providing the research support for this study。
文摘Although various Climate-Smart Agricultural(CSA) practices are promoted to safeguard agricultural production and food security in the Global South,their adoption remains limited.This study conducted a cross-sectional survey using a semi-structured questionnaire between March and April in 2023,with a sample of 231 smallholder farmers covering 5 villages(Purbo Karpara,Rampasa,Monohor Pur,Boro Isubpur,and Char Alapur) in Haor wetlands of Bangladesh.Then,this study examined smallholder farmers' adoption intention of floating farming practice in Haor wetlands of Bangladesh based on an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour(TPB) model.The result demonstrated moderate predictive power of the proposed model,where farmers' attitude,subjective norm,knowledge of floating farming practice,perceived behavioural control,and institutional accessibility jointly explained 11.50% of the total variance in adoption intention,with subjective norm and perceived behavioural control showing significant impact on smallholder farmers' adoption intention.However,key barriers reported by smallholder farmers included unavailability of resources,limited access to modern farming practices,input and credit unavailability,insufficient access to training,and limited access to market system.These findings indicated that improving smallholder farmers' access to extension services and credit facilities,raising awareness,providing training,and guaranteeing access to accurate and timely climate information and early warning systems could significantly improve their adaptive capacity.This study contributes to socio-psychological understanding of smallholder farmers' pro-environmental behaviour and emphasises the need for context-specific interventions to support sustainable livelihoods and resilient agri-food systems in climate-vulnerable regions.
基金Under the auspices of the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program(No.2022xjkk0600)。
文摘The Yili River Basin in Northwest China is a crucial ecological security barrier,yet it faces frequent droughts amid global climate change,posing significant threats to food security and ecological stability.However,the spatiotemporal variations and driving mechanisms of drought in the basin remain unclear.Based on the monthly Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index(SPEI),this study employed the Run-Length theory to identify drought events in the basin during 1980-2020,applied statistical and time-series analyses to investigate the spatiotemporal variations,trends,periodicity,and persistence of drought,and explored the underlying drivers associated with meteorological factors and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.The results showed that droughts in the Yili River Basin are more severe in spring and summer.Droughts in the central and southwestern regions exhibit greater severity,with shorter durations and stronger intensity.Drought conditions have generally worsened(Sen’s slope=−0.146/10 yr),with notable intensification since 2005,especially in the northwestern region.Spring droughts(Sen’s slope=−0.213/10 yr)and summer droughts(Sen’s slope=−0.169/10 yr)have intensified at most stations,while autumn and winter droughts have eased.In the future,droughts are expected to alleviate overall,but summer droughts may continue to intensify.The Yili River Basin exhibits two primary drought periods of 9 yr and 21 yr,with primary periods in autumn(20 yr)and winter(20 yr)being longer than those in spring(10 yr)and summer(17 yr).Finally,droughts are impacted by both meteorological factors and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.Rising temperatures and uneven precipitation have intensified droughts.The SPEI exhibits a co-phase relationship with the North Atlantic Oscillation and an antiphase relationship with the East Central Tropical Pacific Sea Surface Temperature.Therefore,close monitoring and mitigation are necessary for spring and summer droughts,with a focus on the central and southwestern areas in autumn and winter.
文摘Backgrounds:Somatization and eating-related problems in adolescents living in residential care may be shaped by the interplay of risk and protective factors,including gender,relational trauma,attachment patterns,emotional intelligence,and perceived social support.This study examined how gender,relational trauma,attachment dimensions,resilience,and emotional intelligence contribute to the presence of somatic and eating difficulties in this population.Methods:The sample included 46 adolescents(63%female;ages 12–17,Mean=14.85,Standard Deviation(SD)=1.49)residing in child protection institutions in Uruguay.Participants completed self-report measures assessing childhood relational trauma(CaMir),attachment dimensions(anxiety and avoidance),resilience,emotional intelligence(adaptability and stress management),social support(MOS),and psychosocial adjustment(SENA subscales of somatization and eating problems).Using a fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis(fsQCA)approach,distinct configurations of risk and protective factors associated with elevated levels of somatization and eating problems were identified.Results:Relational trauma and attachment anxiety showed moderate associations with both somatization and eating problems(r=0.52–0.57,p<0.01),whereas stress management was negatively associated with both outcomes(r=−0.37 to−0.47,p<0.05).FsQCA revealed multiple configurations of risk and protective factors explaining 81–90%of cases,with solution consistencies ranging from 0.83 to 0.87.Results suggest that relational trauma and attachment anxiety are key risk conditions,whereas resilience,emotional regulation,and perceived social support function as protective factors.Conclusions:Findings highlight the importance of considering multifactorial patterns of vulnerability and protection rather than single predictors and underscore the need for tailored interventions that strengthen resilience and emotional skills while addressing the impact of early relational trauma.
文摘Hepatitis B Virus(HBV)infection and heavy alcohol consumption are the two primary pathogenic causes of liver cirrhosis.In this paper,we proposed a deterministic mathematical model and a logistic equation to investigate the dynamics of liver cirrhosis progression as well as to explain the implications of variations in alcohol consumption on chronic hepatitis B patients,respectively.The intricate interactions between liver cirrhosis,recovery,and treatment dynamics are captured by the model.This study aims to show that alcohol consumption by Hepatitis B-infected individuals accelerates liver cirrhosis progression while treatment of acutely infected individuals reduces it.We proved that a unique solution of the proposed model exists,which is positive and bounded.Using the next-generation matrix approach,two basic reproductive numbers R_(A_(0))and R_(A_(max))are calculated to identify future recurrence.The equilibrium points are calculated,and both equilibria are proved locally and globally asymptotically stable when R_(0)is below and above one,respectively.It is shown that bifurcation exists at R_(0)=1 and a detailed proof for forward bifurcation is given.Furthermore,we performed the sensitivity analysis of the model parameters on R_(0).For the confirmation of analytical work,we performed numerical simulations,and the results indicate that the treatment and the inhibitory effects reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis in individuals,while heavy alcohol consumption accelerates markedly the liver cirrhosis progression in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
基金supported by the Zhejiang Province Leading Geese Plan(Grant No.2025C02025)the Guangdong Province Primary and Secondary School Teachers’Digital Literacy Enhancement Project 2025(Grant No.GDSZSYKT2025244).
文摘With the rise of AI-assisted education,many instructors and engineers seek to deliver high-quality programming courses online.However,crafting effective programming lectures remains a challenge,particularly for instructors lacking pedagogical training or multilingual fluency.We present CourseAgent,a prompt-driven framework that leverages large language models(LLMs)to automatically generate Python tutorials,structured lecture scripts,and accompanying audio narrations.CourseAgent accepts raw code as input and transforms it into segmented,well-commented code blocks,adapting content to different difficulty levels and languages via prompt customization.Our system supports multilingual instruction(e.g.,Chinese,English),fine-grained control of pedagogical depth,and auto-generation of lecture videos.We evaluate the output generated by CourseAgent using real student feedback and feedback from in-service teachers,alongside automated assessments from LLMs.These evaluations demonstrate that the materials produced by CourseAgent are coherent,pedagogically sound,and comparable in quality to those created by experienced instructors.CourseAgent lowers the barrier to quality programming education and shows promise for scalable,personalized,and language-adaptive content generation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52375347)Shanghai Pujiang Programme(No.8003PJD023)Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo(Grant No.2023J008)。
文摘The strength-ductility synergy in heterogeneous materials offers significant advantages,though their scalable and controlled fabrication remains challenging.This study introduces an in situ fabrication strategy for heterogeneous lamellar titanium(HLT)alloy via laser powder bed fusion of a powder mixture consisting of Ti6Al4V(TC4)and 3 wt%Fe.By periodically varying the scanning velocity between layers,a heterogeneous lamellar microstructure is achieved due to the unique Fe distribution originating from the various volumetric energy densities(VEDs).Consequently,the HLT achieves high yield strength(1036 MPa)and ultimate tensile strength(1419 MPa)without compromising uniform elongation(UE),surpassing most TC4 alloys.The high strength may be attributed to precipitation strengthening originating from the nano-sizedαandωprecipitates,while the high UE and work hardening arise from the strain-induced martensite(SIM)and strong hetero-deformation induced(HDI)stress.The denser dual-phase interfaces and smaller grains in the low VED layers contribute to the higher sensitivity to the SIM.A strain gradient between soft and hard layers evolves during loading,and it further enhances the HDI strengthening and SIM behavior.Through this work,the in situ fabrication method and the deformation mechanism of lamellar heterostructure could offer valuable reference for the optimization and application of heterogeneous materials.
基金funded by the Regional Ministry of Health of the Junta de Andalucıa(PI-0395-2016)the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement(No.101027215)+1 种基金supported by the PLACENTRAINING project,funded through the FEDER-UGR23 funding call(European Regional Development Fund University of Granada programGrant No.C-EXP-336UGR23)。
文摘Background:The mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of exercise on the human placenta are poorly understood.The objective of the current study was to ascertain the influence of a supervised concurrent exercise intervention from gestational Week 17 until birth on key cytokines involved in placental development and function.Secondary aims were to explore:(a)the moderating effects of fetal sex and maternal weight status;and(b)whether gestational weight gain,lifestyle behaviors(diet,sleep patterns,and physical activity),and physical fitness(strength and cardiorespiratory fitness)mediated the effects of exercise on placental cytokines.Methods:Seventy-six pregnant women(33±4 years,mean±SD),divided into exercise(n=40)and control(n=36)groups,participated in this study.The exercise group followed a 60-min,3 days/week(aerobic+resistance)training program of moderate-to-vigorous intensity.Placental cytokines—including granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor(GM-CSF),granulocyte colony-stimulating factor(G-CSF),plateletderived growth factor AA(PDGF-AA),epidermal growth factor(EGF),monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),fractalkine,interleukin(IL)-8,IL-6,IL-1β,interleukin 1-receptor antagonist(IL-1ra),IL-10,tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-a),and interferon gamma(IFN-γ)were analyzed using Luminex multi-analyte profiling(x MAP)technology.Results:The exercise group presented higher placental levels of G-CSF and lower concentrations of EGF and IL-1ra than the control group(p<0.05).Significant effects of exercise on placental G-CSF and TNF-a(p<0.05)and a trend toward lower IL-6(p=0.08)were observed only in female placentas.Additionally,a reduction in weight gain partially mediated the effects of exercise on G-CSF(p<0.05).Conclusion:Maternal exercise during pregnancy is related to increased placental levels of G-CSF and lower EGF and IL-1ra levels.Some exercise-induced effects are observed exclusively in female placentas,including increased G-CSF and lower TNF-a and IL-6 concentrations.Notably,the increased levels of G-CSF observed with exercise might be due to a more adequate gestational weight gain.
文摘Background:Insufficient physical activity and prolonged sedentary behavior have emerged as major global public health challenges.Short bouts(≤10 min)of accumulated exercise(SBAE)throughout the day may be a promising strategy to mitigate the adverse effects of prolonged sitting and promote physical activity,ultimately promoting overall health.However,previous ambiguity in defining this concept has resulted in a fragmented and inconsistent evidence base,impeding practical applications,the development of guidelines,and policymaking.The purpose of this study is to establish an operational definition of SBAE by synthesizing systematic reviews and research trials alongside an expert consensus.Additionally,it seeks to evaluate acute and long-term efficacy and feasibility,providing evidence-based recommendations for practice and future research directions.Methods:A literature search was performed across PubMed and Web of Science,followed by systematic screening and summarization of eligible studies based on predefined inclusion criteria.Inclusion criteria encompassed various modes/types of SBAE(bouts lasting≤10 min,performed multiple times daily with≥30 min intervals);both aerobic and resistance exercise were considered.Relevant systematic reviews and research trials were included.Methodological quality,risk of bias,and evidence certainty were assessed.Expert consensus was obtained through a survey to evaluate recommendations and agreement levels on findings.Results:After analyzing 27 systematic reviews,135 research studies,and an expert consensus involving 48 researchers from 11 countries,SBAE is defined as any exercise mode of activity,regardless of intensity,that is accumulated in either continuous or intermittent bouts lasting≤10 min per session(including multiple intermittent sets)that are performed multiple times(≥2 sessions/day)per day,with intervals of≥30 min between bouts or otherwise sufficient time for recovery.When used to interrupt prolonged periods of sedentary time,SBAE mitigates the acute adverse effects of sedentary behavior on more than 10 clinical biomarkers of endocrine,cardiovascular,and brain health/function among adults of diverse ages and conditions.Moreover,SBAE was superior for improving acute glycemic control compared to a single continuous exercise session.As a long-term intervention(average of 11 weeks),SBAE can improve over 20 health outcomes,including peak oxygen uptake,resting blood pressure,and metabolic health.Additionally,SBAE might be more effective than continuous exercise for improving longer-term glycemic control and body composition.Long-term completion rates for SBAE interventions are generally high(95%),with low dropout rates(12%)and high adherence rates even without supervision(85%),and its safety has been preliminarily validated.Conclusion:An operational definition of SBAE is provided along with its classification and acute and long-term efficacy.Practical exercise prescription recommendations and evidence-based strategies for various populations and contexts are provided.Future research should focus on generating high-quality evidence for SBAE in 5 key areas:quantification and monitoring,population-specific responses,optimization of exercise prescriptions,intervention efficacy,and practical implementation.Additionally,addressing policy,environmental,and promotional barriers is crucial for transitioning from expert consensus to public consensus,and for facilitating the application of this strategy in real-world environments.
文摘Ensuring program satisfaction for undergraduate students in the areas of science,technology,engineering and mathematics(STEM)matters in student retention and education quality improvement.This study explores how four rarely examined variables support from faculty members,interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses,disciplinary connectedness of STEM program core courses,and examination difficulty impact Chinese STEM undergraduates’program satisfaction.With data from 619 Chinese STEM undergraduates,structural equation modeling shows that course satisfaction partially mediates the impact of support from faculty members on program satisfaction,while fully mediating that of interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses and disciplinary connectedness of STEM program core courses on program satisfaction.Examination difficulty exerts no significant impact on program satisfaction neither directly nor indirectly.Support from faculty members impact course satisfaction significantly stronger for junior and senior students than for freshmen and sophomores,while interdisciplinary features of STEM program courses impact course satisfaction stronger for freshmen and sophomores than for juniors and seniors.The study ends with practical implications for the higher education reform in relevant areas.
文摘The study based on radical constructivism seeks to identify Semester Two Accounting Courses students’ meaning of ogive. Data for this study include verbal and non-verbal information gathered from three students of Semester Two Accounting Courses in clinical interview sessions. The research participants have identified four processes performed on the basic elements to produce an ogive. In addition, five categories of products used by research participants to describe the ogive were identified.
文摘Objectives:The study examined socio-economic status and gender as determinant of dietary practices of senior secondary school students in Edo South Senatorial district for healthy living and sustainability.Methodology:Quasi experimental research design was employed in the study.Three research questions were raised and formulated into hypotheses,tested at 0.05 level of significance.A multistage random sampling technique was used to sample 245 students from two public schools in Oredo local government areas within Edo south senatorial district.Two(2)instruments(questionnaire and achievement test)validated and reliability of 0.64 and 0.84 reliability co-efficient were obtained.The demographic data/SES,dietary practices(DDPSESQ)was used to obtain information on their dietary practices and socio-economic status,while the pictorial nutrition achievement test(PNAT)consisted of the pre-and post-test.The treatment package comprised planned lessons of 40 minutes each for six(6)weeks.The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics;hypotheses 1 and 2 were tested using the independent t-test while hypothesis 3 was tested using One-Way ANOVA statistics.Findings:The study revealed that there is no significant difference in dietary practices of students of high,medium and low socio-economic status as a result of exposure to pictorial nutrition education.There was no significant difference in dietary practices by gender.The study concluded that socio-economic status does not determine dietary practices of secondary school students for responsible living.
文摘The aim of this study is to have an analysis of the plot and the characters in the novel,Agnes Grey,in terms of the perspectives of education and culture.Anne Brontë’s first novel focuses on the life of Agnes,who is a young governess living in the Victorian era.In the novel,the narrative shows a period of time in English literature,when industrialization has a significant impact on the aspects such as social life and education,in a way in which women experienced many kinds of struggles for holding on to their lives and reaching their dreams.Agnes Grey,the main character of the novel,came from a middle-class family.She lived to tell the adventures of starting her career as a governess,and the difficulties she experienced.It didn’t take long for Agnes,who started her first experience with the Bloomfield family,to face the rich upper-class culture and see the difficulties in educating children from another social class.The Murray family,with whom she stayed for a longer time,was the place where Agnes gained expression that extended into the adulthood.Agnes’teaching shows not only a kind of class struggle,but also a balance between the dialectical poles of the ideal and the reality.Agnes returned,in her adulthood,to her family with her teaching experiences.By keeping a concept of love in her mind,Agnes would be able to have the sense of reality in which culture and education came to offer.
文摘In this study, an education and application interface was designed for model predictive control (MPC). For this design, MPC Toolbox and MATLAB GUI in the MATLAB software were used. Developed interface includes model predictive control methods, such as single-input single-output, multi-input multi-output, constrained or unconstrained systems. The interface, developed for education of model predictive control methods, was tested in class by the students attending to the Process Dynamic and Control course.
文摘How to effectively implement the work of reducing the burden of basic education has been concerned by people.By using the knowledge of game theory,this paper analyzes the behavioral goals of the relevant subjects in reducing the burden of basic education,and puts forward some suggestions.We should change the"focus"to"characteristics"and guide the diversified development of primary and secondary education.By adjusting the matching degree of various levels of education,the pressure of entering school can be reduced.Through social reform,the interests of different classes were adjusted and the residual negative influence of imperial examination culture was eliminated,so as to successfully remove the stumbling block of"excessive academic burden"in the educational reform of the new era and create conditions for cultivating a large number of outstanding talents needed for national development and national rejuvenation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22375031,22202037,22472023)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Nos.2412023YQ001,2412023QD019,2412024QD014)+1 种基金supported by grants from the seventh batch of Jilin Province Youth Science and Technology Talent Lifting Project(No.QT202305)Science and Technology Development Plan Project of Jilin Province,China(No.20240101192JC)。
文摘The light-driven CO_(2)reduction reaction(CO_(2)RR)to CO is a very effective way to address global warming.To avoid competition with water photolysis,metal-free gas-solid CO_(2)RR catalysts should be investigated.Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)offer a promising approach for CO_(2)transformation but lack high efficiency and selectivity in the absence of metals.Here,we have incorporated a pyridine nitrogen component into the imine-COF conjugated structure(Tp Pym).This innovative system has set a record of producing a CO yield of 1565μmol g^(-1)within 6 h.The soft X-ray absorption fine structure measurement proves that Tp Pym has both better conjugation and electron cloud enrichment.The electronic structure distribution delays the charge-carrier recombination,as evidenced by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy.The energy band diagram and theoretical calculation show that the conduction-band potential of Tp Pym is lower and the reduction reaction of CO_(2)to CO is more likely to occur.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22472023,22202037)the Jilin Province Science and Technology Development Program(20250102077JC)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2412024QD014,2412023QD019).
文摘Direct ethanol fuel cells(DEFCs)are a promising alternative to conventional energy sources,offering high energy density,environmental sustainability,and operational safety.Compared to methanol fuel cells,DEFCs exhibit lower toxicity and a more mature preparation process.Unlike hydrogen fuel cells,DEFCs provide superior storage and transport feasibility,as well as cost-effectiveness,significantly enhancing their commercial viability.However,the stable C-C bond in ethanol creates a high activation energy barrier,often resulting in incomplete electrooxidation.Current commercial platinum(Pt)-and palladium(Pd)-based catalysts demonstrate low C-C bond cleavage efficiency(<7.5%),severely limiting DEFC energy output and power density.Furthermore,high catalyst costs and insufficient activity impede large-scale commercialization.Recent advances in DEFC anode catalyst design have focused on optimizing material composition and elucidating catalytic mechanisms.This review systematically examines developments in ethanol electrooxidation catalysts over the past five years,highlighting strategies to improve C1 pathway selectivity and C-C bond activation.Key approaches,such as alloying,nanostructure engineering,and interfacial synergy effects,are discussed alongside their mechanistic implications.Finally,we outline current challenges and future prospects for DEFC commercialization.
文摘Objective Helicobacter pylori(HP)infection is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)and insulin resistance;however,the correlation between HP eradication and NAFLD remains controversial.This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effect of HP treatment on clinical and laboratory parameters in NAFLD patients.Methods We conducted a literature search of the PubMed,Embase,Scopus,and Web of Science databases through Septem-ber 2023 for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)examining the effect of HP treatment on NAFLD patients versus lifestyle changes alone.The primary outcome was the change in steatosis parameters.The secondary endpoints were changes in anthropometric parameters,inflammatory markers(TNF-α),and metabolic parameters(fasting blood glucose,homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance,AST/ALT,and lipid profile).The random effects model was used to calculate the standardized mean difference(SMD)with associated 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for our desired outcome.Results Four RCTs met our inclusion criteria.A total of 453 patients were included(mean age 42.8 years,58.5%males),228(50.3%)of whom were in the HP eradication group and 225(49.7%)of whom were in the lifestyle modification group.Compared with lifestyle modification alone,HP eradication had a significant effect on reducing liver steatosis and TNF-αlevels(SMD:-0.9;95%CI-14.67,-3.82,I^(2)=0%and SMD:-6.3;95%CI-9.04,-3.56,I^(2)=0%,respectively).No sig-nificant effect on other metabolic parameters was found.Conclusions HP eradication significantly reduced liver steatosis and TNF-αlevels in NAFLD patients.However,HP eradi-cation did not significantly affect other metabolic indices compared to lifestyle changes alone.
基金financial supported from the Thailand Research Fund,Office of the Higher Education Commission(Grant number MRG6280220)。
文摘In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of calcination temperatures upon the structure,chemical bonding,morphology,optical properties,and fluorescence properties of the as-synthesized and calcined Mg-Al bimetallic oxide powders,the researcher employed X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL),respectively.It was apparent on the basis of the XRD and FT-IR analyses that those powders undergoing calcination at temperatures of 500℃,700℃,and 900℃contained the major phase magnesium aluminate(Mg Al_(2)O_(4))spinel with trace magnesium oxide(Mg O)and hydrotalcite(Mg_(6)Al_(2)(CO_(3))(OH)_(16)).When the calcination temperature rose to 1100℃,this resulted in a single phase MgAl_(2)O_(4)while MgO and(Mg_(6)Al_(2)(CO_(3))(OH)_(16))were no longer observed.UV-DRS analysis revealed that in optimized conditions,calcination resulted in better sample absorption and reflection levels when compared to the ultraviolet,visible,and infrared spectra observed in the case of the as-synthesized sample.The bandgap energy(E_(g))for calcined samples was in the range of 2.65 e V to 5.85 e V,in contrast to the value of 4.10 e V for the as-synthesized sample.Analysis of photoluminescence showed that for the as-synthesized samples and those calcined at low temperatures,visible light was emitted only in the violet,blue,and green regions with low intensity,while for samples calcined at higher temperatures,the emissions showed greater intensity and extended to the yellow and orange regions.Multiple defect centers were found in the bandgap which can explain these findings.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22071019,21872021 and 21671033).
文摘With several favorable properties,including flexibility,biocompatibility,and conductivity,conductive hydrogels are one of the most promising flexible sensing materials and are expected to be used in areas such as wearable devices,health monitoring,and electronic skin.However,water in hydrogels freezes at sub-zero temperatures,which greatly affects the performance of hydrogels at low temperatures.Therefore,it remains a challenge to prepare conductive hydrogels that can maintain their performance at low temperatures.In this work,we developed a series of polyoxometalate-based anti-freezing hydrogels with high conductivity by constructing a semi-interpenetrating network using polyacrylamide and sodium alginate,and then introducing H_(3)PW_(12)O_(40)(HPW)and glycerol into it via a facile soaking strategy.Among the obtained anti-freezing hydrogels,PSWG-50%hydrogel has the proton conductivity of 0.325 S·cm^(−1) at room temperature and can maintain high proton conductivity over a wide temperature range from−20 to 65℃.Based on these advantages,PSWG-50%hydrogel has been used in flexible sensors to monitor human movement,such as limb bending.Whether in mild or cold environments,PSWG-50%hydrogel shows great potential in the field of flexible sensor.
