The Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China explicitly emphasized the promotion of educational digitalization.The rapid development of new media in the era of network information has not o...The Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China explicitly emphasized the promotion of educational digitalization.The rapid development of new media in the era of network information has not only broadened the horizons of college students but also profoundly transformed the content and methods of ideological and political education.As the frontline of ideological work,colleges and universities in Xinjiang are guided by the Party’s strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era to advance network ideological and political education.This is of great significance in guiding students to develop correct network literacy and promoting ideological and political education to keep pace with the times.Through methods such as text analysis,questionnaire surveys,and interviews,this paper outlines the concept,characteristics,and value of network ideological and political education in colleges and universities in Xinjiang,analyzes its current development status and existing issues,and proposes optimization paths such as adhering to correct political guidance,highlighting regional characteristics,innovating educational methods,and strengthening subject construction.These efforts aim to fulfill the fundamental task of“cultivating talents with moral integrity”and serve the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace in Xinjiang.展开更多
[Objectives] To analyze the dynamic changes of maximum vegetation coverage in Ili River Basin from 2006 to 2020,and to explore the vegetation change and its influencing factors in the forest-grassland ecotone of Ili r...[Objectives] To analyze the dynamic changes of maximum vegetation coverage in Ili River Basin from 2006 to 2020,and to explore the vegetation change and its influencing factors in the forest-grassland ecotone of Ili region.[Methods] The pixel dichotomy model was used to process the MODIS data and analyze the change of vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin from 2006 to 2020.[Results] (i)The vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin increases gradually from west to east,and fluctuates greatly between years.(ii)By monitoring the change rate of the maximum vegetation coverage,it is found that the vegetation coverage of the basin has experienced a process of first decline and then recovery in the past 15 years.(iii)In spatial distribution,vegetation coverage has improved in some regions,while it has deteriorated in others,which may be related to regional climate change and human activities.[Conclusions] The vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin showed significant spatial and temporal differences during the study period,and its changes were affected by both natural and human factors.展开更多
Objective:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence,causes,and influencing factors of vision impairment in the elderly population aged 60 years and above in Mangxin Town,Kashgar region,Xinjiang,China.Located in a...Objective:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence,causes,and influencing factors of vision impairment in the elderly population aged 60 years and above in Mangxin Town,Kashgar region,Xinjiang,China.Located in a region characterized by intense ultraviolet radiation and arid climatic conditions,Mangxin Town presents unique environmental challenges that may exacerbate ocular health issues.Despite the global emphasis on addressing vision impairment among aging populations,there remains a paucity of updated and region-specific data in Xinjiang,necessitating this comprehensive assessment to inform targeted interventions.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2024,involving 1,311 elderly participants(76.76%participation rate)out of a total eligible population of 1,708 individuals aged≥60 years.Participants underwent detailed ocular examinations,including assessments of uncorrected visual acuity(UVA)and best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)using standard logarithmic charts,slit-lamp biomicroscopy,optical coherence tomography(OCT,Topcon DRI OCT Triton),fundus photography,and intraocular pressure measurement(Canon TX-20 Tonometer).A multidisciplinary team of 10 ophthalmologists and 2 local village doctors,trained rigorously in standardized protocols,ensured consistent data collection.Demographic,lifestyle,and medical history data were collected via questionnaires.Statistical analyses,performed using STATA 16,included multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors,with significance defined as P<0.05.Results:The overall prevalence of vision impairment was 13.21%(95%CI:11.37%-15.04%),with low vision at 11.76%(95%CI:10.01%-13.50%)and blindness at 1.45%(95%CI:0.80%-2.10%).Cataract emerged as the leading cause,responsible for 68.20%of cases,followed by glaucoma(5.80%),optic atrophy(5.20%),and age-related macular degeneration(2.90%).Vision impairment prevalence escalated significantly with age:7.74%in the 60–69 age group,17.79%in 70–79,and 33.72%in those≥80.Males exhibited higher prevalence than females(15.84%vs.10.45%,P=0.004).Multivariate analysis revealed age≥80 years(OR=6.43,95%CI:3.79%-10.90%),male sex(OR=0.53,95%CI:0.34%-0.83%),and daily exercise(OR=0.44,95%CI:0.20%-0.95%)as significant factors.History of eye disease showed a non-significant trend toward increased risk(OR=1.49,P=0.107).Education level,income,and smoking status showed no significant associations.Conclusions:This study underscores cataract as the predominant cause of vision impairment in Mangxin Town’s elderly population,with age and sex as critical determinants.The findings align with global patterns but highlight region-specific challenges,such as environmental factors contributing to cataract prevalence.Public health strategies should prioritize improving access to cataract surgery,enhancing grassroots ophthalmic infrastructure,and integrating portable screening technologies for early detection of fundus diseases.Additionally,promoting health education on UV protection and lifestyle modifications,such as regular exercise,may mitigate risks.Future research should expand to broader regions in Xinjiang,employ advanced diagnostic tools for complex conditions like glaucoma,and explore longitudinal trends to refine intervention strategies.These efforts are vital to reducing preventable blindness and improving quality of life for aging populations in underserved areas.展开更多
Root zone soil moisture(RZSM)plays a critical role in land-atmosphere hydrological cycles and serves as the primary water source for vegetation growth.However,the correlations between RZSM and its associated variables...Root zone soil moisture(RZSM)plays a critical role in land-atmosphere hydrological cycles and serves as the primary water source for vegetation growth.However,the correlations between RZSM and its associated variables,including surface soil moisture(SSM),often exhibit nonlinearities that are challenging to identify and quantify using conventional statistical techniques.Therefore,this study presents a hybrid convolutional neural network(CNN)-long short-term memory neural network(LSTM)-attention(CLA)model for predicting RZSM.Owing to the scarcity of soil moisture(SM)observation data,the physical model Hydrus-1D was employed to simulate a comprehensive dataset of spatial-temporal SM.Meteorological data and moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer vegetation characterization parameters were used as predictor variables for the training and validation of the CLA model.The results of the CLA model for SM prediction in the root zone were significantly enhanced compared with those of the traditional LSTM and CNN-LSTM models.This was particularly notable at the depth of 80–100 cm,where the fitness(R^(2))reached nearly 0.9298.Moreover,the root mean square error of the CLA model was reduced by 49%and 57%compared with those of the LSTM and CNN-LSTM models,respectively.This study demonstrates that the integration of physical modeling and deep learning methods provides a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of spatial-temporal SM variations in the root zone.展开更多
A hybrid energy system is built for the power demand of a community in Xinjiang of China,and pumped storage and lithium batteries are used as energy storage devices.The feasibility of different configurations is evalu...A hybrid energy system is built for the power demand of a community in Xinjiang of China,and pumped storage and lithium batteries are used as energy storage devices.The feasibility of different configurations is evaluated through technoeconomic analysis.Technical-economic parameters are set in the HOMER Pro software to obtain optimal configuration and techno-economic evaluation and sensitivity analysis.The study also explores the impact of different types of PV tracking systems and module costs on system performance.The results show that the lowest levelized cost of energy(LCOE)(0.135$/kWh)can be achieved with pumped hydro,which is more economical than lithium batteries.PV tracking systems can improve solar efficiency.Compared with diesel systems,renewable energy has economic advantages and environmental benefits.In most regions of Xinjiang,solar energy is more competitive than wind power.In areas with abundant wind resources,the integration of wind and solar energy can reduce costs.展开更多
BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection rates have been changing with different populations and geographic areas.Currently,there is still a lack of comprehensive survey data on the H.pylori infection rate an...BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection rates have been changing with different populations and geographic areas.Currently,there is still a lack of comprehensive survey data on the H.pylori infection rate and its risk factors in the natural population of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.AIM To understand the H.pylori infection and risk factors in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for the prevention and control strategies.METHODS This study comprehensively collected the survey data on H.pylori infection in 15 regions of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region by using the method of stratified random cluster sampling.A total of 4361 individuals from the general population were selected as research subjects,and questionnaire surveys and blood tests for H.pylori antibodies were conducted.RESULTS The overall H.pylori infection rate in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was 70.79%(3087/4361).The H.pylori infection rate showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of age,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The analysis of the H.pylori infection rates among different ethnic groups showed that the infection rates of ethnic minorities such as Uyghur,Kirgiz,and Tajik were significantly higher than those of Han and Hui ethnic groups,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that altitude,regular consumption of beef,mutton,dried nuts,barbecue foods,and drinking river water were positively correlated with the H.pylori infection rate.CONCLUSION This study indicates that the overall H.pylori infection rate in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is relatively high,with obvious regional and ethnic differences,which are closely related to the sanitation conditions and eating habits.展开更多
Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify...Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify the distribution and genesis of groundwater I.Based on hydrochemical analysis of 717 groundwater samples collected in 2015–2018,spatial distribution and hydrogeochemistry characteristic of high I groundwater in different aquifers were analyzed.Results showed that groundwater I ranged between<10.00 and 4000.00μg/L(mean of 53.71μg/L).High I groundwater(I>100.00μg/L)accounted for 7.25%of the total samples.Horizontally,groundwater I significantly increased from recharge zone(RZ)to transition zone(TZ)and to evaporation zone(EZ).Vertically,groundwater in shallow confined aquifer(SCA)had the greatest I concentration,followed by single-structure phreatic aquifer(SSPA),phreatic aquifer in confined groundwater area(PACGA),while groundwater in deep confined aquifer(DCA)generally had low I concentration.Groundwater I enrichment in SSPA was mainly affected by organic matter(OM)decomposition and that in SCA was mainly affected by evaporite mineral dissolution,OM decomposition under alkaline environment.While I enrichment in groundwater of PACGA was restrained under neutral environment.Lacustrine sedimentary environment was crucial for I enrichment in groundwater.Besides,fine-grained lithology of aquifer,smooth topographic slope,shallow buried depth of groundwater,weak alkaline and reducing environment,reductive dissolution of iron oxide/hydroxide minerals and OM decomposition were advantageous to I enrichment in groundwater.展开更多
The present paper explores the ideological and political education work of university counselors in Xinjiang under the mobile Internet environment.It elaborates on the significant value of this work in adapting to con...The present paper explores the ideological and political education work of university counselors in Xinjiang under the mobile Internet environment.It elaborates on the significant value of this work in adapting to contemporary development trends,promoting cultural integration,and safeguarding regional stability.The study analyzes various challenges encountered,including difficulties in information screening,limitations in online communication,and insufficient digital literacy.Corresponding countermeasures are proposed with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of ideological and political education in Xinjiang s higher education institutions,fostering healthy student development,and facilitating regional progress.展开更多
Cotton,as one of important economic crops,is widely planted in the saline-alkaline soil of southern Xinjiang,China.Moreover,in order to control the saline-alkaline content for seed germination and seedlings survive of...Cotton,as one of important economic crops,is widely planted in the saline-alkaline soil of southern Xinjiang,China.Moreover,in order to control the saline-alkaline content for seed germination and seedlings survive of cotton,farmers always adopt salt leaching during winter and spring seasons.However,excessive amount of salt leaching might result in the waste of water resources and unsuitable irrigation seasons might further increase soil salinization.In this study,a field experiment was conducted in the saline-alkaline soil in 2020 and 2021 to determine the effects of leaching amount and period on water-salinity dynamics and cotton yield.Five leaching amounts(0.0(W0),75.0(W1),150.0(W2),225.0(W3),and 300.0(W4)mm)and three leaching periods(seedling stage(P1),seedling and squaring stages(P2),and seedling,squaring,flowering,and boll setting stages(P3))were used.In addition,a control treatment(CK)with a leaching amount of 300.0 mm in spring was performed.The soil water-salt dynamics,cotton growth,seed cotton yield,water productivity(WP),and irrigation water productivity(WPI)were analyzed.Results showed that leaching significantly decreased soil electrical conductivity(EC),and W3P2 treatment reduced EC by 11.79%in the 0-100 cm soil depth compared with CK.Plant height,stem diameter,leaf area index,and yield under W3 and W4 treatments were greater than those under W1 and W2 treatments.Compared with W3P1 and W3P3 treatments,seed cotton yield under W3P2 treatment significantly enhanced and reached 6621 kg/hm^(2)in 2020 and 5340 kg/hm^(2)in 2021.Meanwhile,WP and WPI under W3P2 treatment were significantly higher than those under other leaching treatments.In conclusion,the treatment of 225.0 mm leaching amount and seedling and squaring stages-based leaching period was beneficial for the salt control,efficient water utilization,and yield improvement of cotton in southern Xinjiang,China.展开更多
AIM:To describe ocular biometric parameters among Han and Uyghur myopic adults in Xinjiang,China.METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted.The different ocular biometric parameters collected using Pentacam were an...AIM:To describe ocular biometric parameters among Han and Uyghur myopic adults in Xinjiang,China.METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted.The different ocular biometric parameters collected using Pentacam were analyzed,including corneal curvature,corneal astigmatism(CA),horizontal corneal diameter(white-to-white,WTW),corneal volume(CV),pupil diameter(PD),anterior chamber angle(ACA),anterior chamber depth(ACD),anterior chamber volume(ACV)and axial length(AL).RESULTS:In total,2932 participants were included in the final analysis,comprising 2310 Han and 622 Uyghur adults.Adults in the high myopia(HM)group had steeper K2,larger CA,smaller WTW and longer AL in both the Uyghur and Han adults(all P<0.05).The moderate myopia(MM)and HM group had deeper ACV,ACD and wider ACA than the low myopia(all P<0.05)in Han adults,however there were no differences in anterior chamber indices with Uyghur adults.In the Uyghur adults,we noticed that CV,WTW,and ACD were smaller,ACA was narrower,PD was larger,and AL was shorter(all P<0.05).We also noticed sex differences:males had flatter corneas,deeper ACD and ACV,and larger WTW than females(all P<0.05).In the correlation analysis,WTW was positively correlated with ACD and ACV but negatively correlated with K1,K2 and CV(all P<0.05).Narrower ACA was associated with larger PD(rU=-0.25,rH=-0.16,all P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The Han population have different biometric parameters in eyes with HM compared to the Uyghur population,and the Uyghur population may anatomically more susceptible to primary angle closure glaucoma than the Han population.展开更多
Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)and storage is recognized as an economically feasible technique if used in suitable reservoirs.The type or form and capacity of this CO_(2) sequestration technique is sy...Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)and storage is recognized as an economically feasible technique if used in suitable reservoirs.The type or form and capacity of this CO_(2) sequestration technique is synergistically affected by heat,flow,stress,and chemical reactions.Aimed at addressing the technological issues in applying CO_(2)-EOR and storage in a high water-cut reservoir in Xinjiang,China,this paper proposes a thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical coupling method during CO_(2) flooding.The potential of CO_(2) sequestration and EOR in the target reservoir is discussed in combination with the surrogate optimization method.This method works better as it considers the evolution of structural trapping,capillary trapping,solubility trapping,and mineral trapping during CO_(2) injection as well as the influence the physical field has on the sequestration capacity for different forms of CO_(2) sequestration.The main mechanisms of CO_(2) sequestration in the high water-cut reservoir is structural trapping,followed by capillary trapping.Solubility trapping and mineral trapping have less contribution to the total sequestration capacity of CO_(2).After optimization,the cumulative oil production was 2.36×10^(6)m^(3),an increase of 0.25×10^(6)m3or 11.9%compared to the pre-optimization value.The CO_(2) sequestration capacity after optimization was 1.39×10^(6)t,which is an increase of 0.23×10^(6)t compared to values obtained before optimization;this effectively increases the area affected by CO_(2) by 24.4%.Of the four trapping mechanisms,capillary trapping and structural trapping showed a high increase of 32.5%and17.28%,respectively,while solubility trapping and mineral trapping only led to an increase of 5.1%and0.43%,respectively.This research could provide theoretical support for fully utilizing the potential of CO_(2)-EOR and sequestration technology.展开更多
Given that Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China possesses exceptionally abundant solar radiation resources that can be harnessed to develop clean energy,accurately characterizing their spatiotemporal distribution...Given that Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China possesses exceptionally abundant solar radiation resources that can be harnessed to develop clean energy,accurately characterizing their spatiotemporal distribution is crucial.This study investigated the applicability of the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System(CERES)Single Scanner Footprint TOA/Surface Fluxes and Clouds(SSF)product downward surface shortwave radiation dataset(DSSRCER)under clear-sky conditions in Xinjiang.By integrating multi-source data and utilizing techniques like multivariate fitting and model simulation,we established a two-layer aerosol model and developed a clear-sky downward surface shortwave radiation(DSSR)retrieval model specific to Xinjiang using the Santa Barbara Discrete Atmospheric Radiative Transfer(SBDART)model.We further explored the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of DSSR under clear-sky conditions in Xinjiang from 2017 to 2019 based on the localized DSSR retrieval model.Our findings revealed a significant discrepancy in DSSRCER under clear-sky conditions at the Xiaotang station in Xinjiang.By comparing,screening,and correcting core input parameters while incorporating the two-layer aerosol model,we achieved a more accurate SBDART simulated DSSR(DSSRSBD)compared to DSSRCER.The annual mean DSSR exhibited a distinct distribution pattern with high values in mountainous regions such as the Altay Mountains,Kunlun Mountains,and Tianshan Mountains and significantly lower values in adjacent lowland areas,including the Tarim River Basin and Junggar Basin.In the four typical administrative regions in northern Xinjiang,the annual mean DSSR(ranging from 551.60 to 586.09 W/m^(2))was lower than that in the five typical administrative regions in southern Xinjiang(ranging from 522.10 to 623.62 W/m^(2)).These spatial variations stem from a complex interplay of factors,including latitude,altitude,solar altitude angle,and sunshine duration.The variations in seasonal average DSSR aligned closely with variations in the solar altitude angle,with summer(774.76 W/m^(2))exhibiting the highest values,followed by spring(684.86 W/m^(2)),autumn(544.76 W/m^(2)),and winter(422.74 W/m^(2)).The monthly average DSSR showed a unimodal distribution,peaking in June(792.94 W/m^(2))and reaching its lowest level in December(363.06 W/m^(2)).Overall,our study findings enhance the current understanding of the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of DSSR in Xinjiang and provide certain references for the management of clean energy development in this region.展开更多
This study explored the morphological characteristics and differences of the otoliths in three native species,Schizothorax biddulphi,S.eurystomus and S.curvifrons,in the Yarkand River of the Tarim River,Xinjiang,China...This study explored the morphological characteristics and differences of the otoliths in three native species,Schizothorax biddulphi,S.eurystomus and S.curvifrons,in the Yarkand River of the Tarim River,Xinjiang,China.A total of 93 specimens(27 S.biddulphi,39 S.eurystomus,and 27 S.curvifrons)were analyzed using six basic otolith morphological parameters(OA,R_(max),R_(min),OP,OL,OW)to derive six factors(F_(1),F_(2),F_(3),F_(4),F_(5),F_(6))and seven indices(RO,FF,CI,RE,EL,RR,AR)for morphological assessment.A discriminant analysis incorporating 77 Fourier coefficients of the otoliths revealed distinct morphological differences among the species.A significant power function relationship between otolith morphology and standard length was observed across the species,with R2 values ranging from 0.409 to 0.749.Principal component analysis(PCA)of 7 traditional otolith morphological indicators explained 81.243%of the variance,yielding an overall species discrimination rate of 81.65%.Further PCA of 77 Fourier harmonic values enhanced the discrimination accuracy,with the first 3 components accounting for 77.49%of the total variation and an improved discrimination rate of 100.00%.Cluster analysis resulted in the grouping of S.biddulphi and S.curvifrons together and revealed their association with S.eurystomus,indicating notable morphological distinctions.Both otolith shape indices and elliptical Fourier analysis have been useful in distinguishing the phenotypic units of different fish species.In this study,otolith morphology was applied for the first time to identify Schizothorax species,providing an in-depth description of species distribution and evolutionary history.This study provides a reference for the identification and systematic classification of Schizothorax species and a scientific basis for formulating effective species protection measures,for promoting the sustainable management of species and important habitats.展开更多
Land surface temperature(LST) directly affects the energy balance of terrestrial surface systems and impacts regional resources, ecosystem evolution, and ecosystem structures. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is locat...Land surface temperature(LST) directly affects the energy balance of terrestrial surface systems and impacts regional resources, ecosystem evolution, and ecosystem structures. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located at the arid Northwest China and is extremely sensitive to climate change. There is an urgent need to understand the distribution patterns of LST in this area and quantitatively measure the nature and intensity of the impacts of the major driving factors from a spatial perspective, as well as elucidate the formation mechanisms. In this study, we used the MOD11C3 LST product developed on the basis of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS) to conduct regression analysis and determine the spatiotemporal variation and differentiation pattern of LST in Xinjiang from 2000 to 2020. We analyzed the driving mechanisms of spatial heterogeneity of LST in Xinjiang and the six geomorphic zones(the Altay Mountains, Junggar Basin, Tianshan Mountains, Tarim Basin, Turpan-Hami(Tuha) Basin, and Pakakuna Mountain Group) using geographical detector(Geodetector) and geographically weighted regression(GWR) models. The warming rate of LST in Xinjiang during the study period was 0.24℃/10a, and the spatial distribution pattern of LST had obvious topographic imprints, with 87.20% of the warming zone located in the Gobi desert and areas with frequent human activities, and the cooling zone mainly located in the mountainous areas. The seasonal LST in Xinjiang was at a cooling rate of 0.09℃/10a in autumn, and showed a warming trend in other seasons. Digital elevation model(DEM), latitude, wind speed, precipitation, normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI), and sunshine duration in the single-factor and interactive detections were the key factors driving the LST changes. The direction and intensity of each major driving factor on the spatial variations of LST in the study area were heterogeneous. The negative feedback effect of DEM on the spatial differentiation of LST was the strongest. Lower latitudes, lower vegetation coverage, lower levels of precipitation, and longer sunshine duration increased LST. Unused land was the main heat source landscape, water body was the most important heat sink landscape, grassland and forest land were the land use and land cover(LULC) types with the most prominent heat sink effect, and there were significant differences in different geomorphic zones due to the influences of their vegetation types, climatic conditions, soil types, and human activities. The findings will help to facilitate sustainable climate change management, analyze local climate and environmental patterns, and improve land management strategies in Xinjiang and other arid areas.展开更多
1.Objective In the past decade,a group of medium to giant lead-zinc deposits,represented by Huoshaoyun,Sachakou,and Yuanbaoling,have been discovered in the Aksai Chin region of Karakoram,Xinjiang.They are all located ...1.Objective In the past decade,a group of medium to giant lead-zinc deposits,represented by Huoshaoyun,Sachakou,and Yuanbaoling,have been discovered in the Aksai Chin region of Karakoram,Xinjiang.They are all located in the Mesozoic carbonate and clastic rock formations.The Sachakou leadzinc mining area is adjacent to the northwest of the Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mining area and is in the same stratigraphic layer as Huoshaoyun.Although many scholars have been arguing about the type and age of Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mineralization,few scholars have paid attention to the classification of the ore-bearing strata in the area.The stratigraphy of the Lower Permian Shenxianwan Group to the Upper Cretaceous Tielongtan Group is exposed in the Sachakou area of Karakorum,Xinjiang,however,the Late Permian-Early Triassic stratigraphy is missing(Fig.1a).Due to the harsh natural conditions in the area and the low level of work,the stratigraphic delineation is not exhaustive,and the regional lithology is dominated by carbonates and clastic rocks,which makes it difficult to identify the age of the regional lithology and causes problems for the exploration and research of lead-zinc in the area.展开更多
[Objectives]To determine the potential habitat range of Caragana acanthophylla in Xinjiang.[Methods]The known distribution points of C.acanthophylla were used as samples,and a MaxEnt model was developed based on their...[Objectives]To determine the potential habitat range of Caragana acanthophylla in Xinjiang.[Methods]The known distribution points of C.acanthophylla were used as samples,and a MaxEnt model was developed based on their climatic variables to identify key environmental factors affecting the potential habitats of C.acanthophylla through jackknife method and construction of a response relationship between representative variables and habitat suitability;the suitability of habitats for C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang was evaluated based on the output results of the model.[Results](i)The accuracy of the model verified by AUC curve was 0.971,indicating that the potential habitats of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang predicted by MaxEnt model were highly credible.(ii)The optimum climatic characteristics for the distribution of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang were:isothermality 18.8%-34%,minimum temperature of coldest month-30℃to-13℃,mean temperature of coldest quarter-18℃ to-4℃,annual precipitation 80-410 mm,precipitation of driest month 0-25 mm,precipitation of driest quarter 0-82 mm,and precipitation of coldest quarter 0-75 mm.(iii)The total potential distribution area of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang was modeled to be 1.03×10^(5) km^(2),of which 8.54×10^(3)km^(2) was high suitability area,mainly in the front mountain belt of the north slope of Tianshan Mountain in Urumqi City,Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture,Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture,and Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture and the front mountain belt of Barluk Mountain in Tacheng Prefecture.[Conclusions]This study is of great significance for the future scientific management,regeneration,vegetation restoration and ecological protection of C.acanthophylla.展开更多
Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis.This disease tends to recur,persist,and is difficult to cure.The pathogenesis of RA is complex.Currently,the commonly used treatments...Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis.This disease tends to recur,persist,and is difficult to cure.The pathogenesis of RA is complex.Currently,the commonly used treatments for RA—non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs),disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs(DMARDs),glucocorticoids,and immunosuppressants—have notable side effects with long-term use and may be ineffective for some patients.Therefore,it is crucial to find drugs with limited side effects and significant curative effects.Xinjiang's local characteristic drugs have a long history,abundant resources,and are known for their safety and effectiveness in treating RA.In recent years,many studies have reported on the mechanisms of action and therapeutic effects of Xinjiang's local characteristic drugs on RA.This article reviews the pathogenesis of RA,as well as the research progress and treatment characteristics of Xinjiang-featured drugs.展开更多
Nature reserves play a significant role in providing ecosystem services and are key sites for biodiversity conservation.The Tianchi Bogda Peak Natural Reserve(TBPNR),located in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China,i...Nature reserves play a significant role in providing ecosystem services and are key sites for biodiversity conservation.The Tianchi Bogda Peak Natural Reserve(TBPNR),located in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China,is an important ecological barrier area in the temperate arid zone.The evaluation of its important ecosystem services is of great significance to improve the management level and ecological protection efficiency of the reserve.In the present study,we assessed the spatiotemporal variations of four ecosystem services(including net primary productivity(NPP),water yield,soil conservation,and habitat quality)in the TBPNR from 2000 to 2020 based on the environmental and social data using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs(InVEST)model.In addition,the coldspot and hotspot areas of ecosystem services were identified by hotspot analysis,and the trade-off and synergistic relationships between ecosystem services were analyzed using factor analysis in a geographic detector.During the study period,NPP and soil conservation values in the reserve increased by 48.20%and 25.56%,respectively;conversely,water yield decreased by 16.56%,and there was no significant change in habitat quality.Spatially,both NPP and habitat quality values were higher in the northern part and lower in the southern part,whereas water yield showed an opposite trend.Correlation analysis revealed that NPP showed a synergistic relationship with habitat quality and soil conservation,and exhibited a trade-off relationship with water yield.Water yield and habitat quality also had a trade-off relationship.NPP and habitat quality were affected by annual average temperature and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI),respectively,while water yield and soil conservation were more affected by digital elevation model(DEM).Therefore,attention should be paid to the spatial distribution and dynamics of trade-off and synergistic relationships between ecosystem services in future ecological management.The findings of the present study provide a reference that could facilitate the sustainable utilization of ecosystem services in the typical fragile areas of Northwest China.展开更多
A checklist of the macrolichens (foliose, fruticose & squamulose) of Barluk Mountain National Nature Reserve located in northwestern China is presented. It was derived from 47 inventories of preserved and undevelo...A checklist of the macrolichens (foliose, fruticose & squamulose) of Barluk Mountain National Nature Reserve located in northwestern China is presented. It was derived from 47 inventories of preserved and undeveloped areas which yielded more than 670 collections containing 102 taxa (99 species, 1 subspecies, 2 varieties). Eight species were found that were new to Xinjiang, China. Twenty-eight species and 2 varieties were found on rock, 31 species on bark of deciduous and coniferous trees, 26 species on soil and 14 species and 1 subspecies over mosses. Foliose lichens were dominant with 76 species, followed by 16 species of squamulose lichens and 7 species of fruticose lichens.展开更多
Objective This study aimed to explore the relationships between residential greenness and cardiometabolic risk factors among rural adults in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(Xinjiang)and thus provide a theoretical bas...Objective This study aimed to explore the relationships between residential greenness and cardiometabolic risk factors among rural adults in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(Xinjiang)and thus provide a theoretical basis and data support for improving the health of residents in this region.Methods We recruited 9,723 adult rural residents from the 51st Regiment of the Third Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in September 2016.The normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)was used to estimate residential greenness.The generalized linear mixed model(GLMM)was used to examine the association between residential greenness and cardiometabolic risk factors.Results Higher residential greenness was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk factor prevalence.After adjustments were made for age,sex,education,and marital status,for each interquartile range(IQR)increase of NDVI500-m,the risk of hypertension was reduced by 10.3%(OR=0.897,95%CI=0.836-0.962),the risk of obesity by 20.5%(OR=0.795,95%CI=0.695-0.910),the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15.1%(OR=0.849,95%CI=0.740-0.974),and the risk of dyslipidemia by 10.5%(OR=0.895,95%CI=0.825-0.971).Risk factor aggregation was reduced by 20.4%(OR=0.796,95%CI=0.716-0.885)for the same.Stratified analysis showed that NDVI500-m was associated more strongly with hypertension,dyslipidemia,and risk factor aggregation among male participants.The association of NDVI500-m with type 2 diabetes was stronger among participants with a higher education level.PM10 and physical activity mediated 1.9%-9.2%of the associations between NDVI500-m and obesity,dyslipidemia,and risk factor aggregation.Conclusion Higher residential greenness has a protective effect against cardiometabolic risk factors among rural residents in Xinjiang.Increasing the area of green space around residences is an effective measure to reduce the burden of cardiometabolic-related diseases among rural residents in Xinjiang.展开更多
基金Social Science Fund Project of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region“Research on the Construction of Network Ideological Discourse Power in Colleges and Universities in Xinjiang”(2023BKS010)。
文摘The Report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China explicitly emphasized the promotion of educational digitalization.The rapid development of new media in the era of network information has not only broadened the horizons of college students but also profoundly transformed the content and methods of ideological and political education.As the frontline of ideological work,colleges and universities in Xinjiang are guided by the Party’s strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era to advance network ideological and political education.This is of great significance in guiding students to develop correct network literacy and promoting ideological and political education to keep pace with the times.Through methods such as text analysis,questionnaire surveys,and interviews,this paper outlines the concept,characteristics,and value of network ideological and political education in colleges and universities in Xinjiang,analyzes its current development status and existing issues,and proposes optimization paths such as adhering to correct political guidance,highlighting regional characteristics,innovating educational methods,and strengthening subject construction.These efforts aim to fulfill the fundamental task of“cultivating talents with moral integrity”and serve the overall goal of social stability and long-term peace in Xinjiang.
基金General Program of Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2022D01A275)Project of Inner Mongolia M-Grass Ecology and Environment(Group)Co.,Ltd.(2022-NFGA-004).
文摘[Objectives] To analyze the dynamic changes of maximum vegetation coverage in Ili River Basin from 2006 to 2020,and to explore the vegetation change and its influencing factors in the forest-grassland ecotone of Ili region.[Methods] The pixel dichotomy model was used to process the MODIS data and analyze the change of vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin from 2006 to 2020.[Results] (i)The vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin increases gradually from west to east,and fluctuates greatly between years.(ii)By monitoring the change rate of the maximum vegetation coverage,it is found that the vegetation coverage of the basin has experienced a process of first decline and then recovery in the past 15 years.(iii)In spatial distribution,vegetation coverage has improved in some regions,while it has deteriorated in others,which may be related to regional climate change and human activities.[Conclusions] The vegetation coverage in the Ili River Basin showed significant spatial and temporal differences during the study period,and its changes were affected by both natural and human factors.
基金supported by Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou City(2024A04J4474).
文摘Objective:This study aimed to investigate the prevalence,causes,and influencing factors of vision impairment in the elderly population aged 60 years and above in Mangxin Town,Kashgar region,Xinjiang,China.Located in a region characterized by intense ultraviolet radiation and arid climatic conditions,Mangxin Town presents unique environmental challenges that may exacerbate ocular health issues.Despite the global emphasis on addressing vision impairment among aging populations,there remains a paucity of updated and region-specific data in Xinjiang,necessitating this comprehensive assessment to inform targeted interventions.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2024,involving 1,311 elderly participants(76.76%participation rate)out of a total eligible population of 1,708 individuals aged≥60 years.Participants underwent detailed ocular examinations,including assessments of uncorrected visual acuity(UVA)and best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA)using standard logarithmic charts,slit-lamp biomicroscopy,optical coherence tomography(OCT,Topcon DRI OCT Triton),fundus photography,and intraocular pressure measurement(Canon TX-20 Tonometer).A multidisciplinary team of 10 ophthalmologists and 2 local village doctors,trained rigorously in standardized protocols,ensured consistent data collection.Demographic,lifestyle,and medical history data were collected via questionnaires.Statistical analyses,performed using STATA 16,included multivariate logistic regression to identify risk factors,with significance defined as P<0.05.Results:The overall prevalence of vision impairment was 13.21%(95%CI:11.37%-15.04%),with low vision at 11.76%(95%CI:10.01%-13.50%)and blindness at 1.45%(95%CI:0.80%-2.10%).Cataract emerged as the leading cause,responsible for 68.20%of cases,followed by glaucoma(5.80%),optic atrophy(5.20%),and age-related macular degeneration(2.90%).Vision impairment prevalence escalated significantly with age:7.74%in the 60–69 age group,17.79%in 70–79,and 33.72%in those≥80.Males exhibited higher prevalence than females(15.84%vs.10.45%,P=0.004).Multivariate analysis revealed age≥80 years(OR=6.43,95%CI:3.79%-10.90%),male sex(OR=0.53,95%CI:0.34%-0.83%),and daily exercise(OR=0.44,95%CI:0.20%-0.95%)as significant factors.History of eye disease showed a non-significant trend toward increased risk(OR=1.49,P=0.107).Education level,income,and smoking status showed no significant associations.Conclusions:This study underscores cataract as the predominant cause of vision impairment in Mangxin Town’s elderly population,with age and sex as critical determinants.The findings align with global patterns but highlight region-specific challenges,such as environmental factors contributing to cataract prevalence.Public health strategies should prioritize improving access to cataract surgery,enhancing grassroots ophthalmic infrastructure,and integrating portable screening technologies for early detection of fundus diseases.Additionally,promoting health education on UV protection and lifestyle modifications,such as regular exercise,may mitigate risks.Future research should expand to broader regions in Xinjiang,employ advanced diagnostic tools for complex conditions like glaucoma,and explore longitudinal trends to refine intervention strategies.These efforts are vital to reducing preventable blindness and improving quality of life for aging populations in underserved areas.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42061065)the Third Xinjiang Comprehensive Scientific Expedition,China(No.2022xjkk03010102).
文摘Root zone soil moisture(RZSM)plays a critical role in land-atmosphere hydrological cycles and serves as the primary water source for vegetation growth.However,the correlations between RZSM and its associated variables,including surface soil moisture(SSM),often exhibit nonlinearities that are challenging to identify and quantify using conventional statistical techniques.Therefore,this study presents a hybrid convolutional neural network(CNN)-long short-term memory neural network(LSTM)-attention(CLA)model for predicting RZSM.Owing to the scarcity of soil moisture(SM)observation data,the physical model Hydrus-1D was employed to simulate a comprehensive dataset of spatial-temporal SM.Meteorological data and moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer vegetation characterization parameters were used as predictor variables for the training and validation of the CLA model.The results of the CLA model for SM prediction in the root zone were significantly enhanced compared with those of the traditional LSTM and CNN-LSTM models.This was particularly notable at the depth of 80–100 cm,where the fitness(R^(2))reached nearly 0.9298.Moreover,the root mean square error of the CLA model was reduced by 49%and 57%compared with those of the LSTM and CNN-LSTM models,respectively.This study demonstrates that the integration of physical modeling and deep learning methods provides a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of spatial-temporal SM variations in the root zone.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China“Research on photoelectric thermal conversion mechanism and optimization design of photovoltaic building envelope structure”(2022D01C87)。
文摘A hybrid energy system is built for the power demand of a community in Xinjiang of China,and pumped storage and lithium batteries are used as energy storage devices.The feasibility of different configurations is evaluated through technoeconomic analysis.Technical-economic parameters are set in the HOMER Pro software to obtain optimal configuration and techno-economic evaluation and sensitivity analysis.The study also explores the impact of different types of PV tracking systems and module costs on system performance.The results show that the lowest levelized cost of energy(LCOE)(0.135$/kWh)can be achieved with pumped hydro,which is more economical than lithium batteries.PV tracking systems can improve solar efficiency.Compared with diesel systems,renewable energy has economic advantages and environmental benefits.In most regions of Xinjiang,solar energy is more competitive than wind power.In areas with abundant wind resources,the integration of wind and solar energy can reduce costs.
基金Supported by Central Government Guide Local Science and Technology Development Special Fund Project,No.ZYYD2024JD11 and No.ZYYD2022A06Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,No.2024D01C76.
文摘BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection rates have been changing with different populations and geographic areas.Currently,there is still a lack of comprehensive survey data on the H.pylori infection rate and its risk factors in the natural population of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.AIM To understand the H.pylori infection and risk factors in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for the prevention and control strategies.METHODS This study comprehensively collected the survey data on H.pylori infection in 15 regions of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region by using the method of stratified random cluster sampling.A total of 4361 individuals from the general population were selected as research subjects,and questionnaire surveys and blood tests for H.pylori antibodies were conducted.RESULTS The overall H.pylori infection rate in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was 70.79%(3087/4361).The H.pylori infection rate showed a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of age,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The analysis of the H.pylori infection rates among different ethnic groups showed that the infection rates of ethnic minorities such as Uyghur,Kirgiz,and Tajik were significantly higher than those of Han and Hui ethnic groups,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.01).Multivariate analysis showed that altitude,regular consumption of beef,mutton,dried nuts,barbecue foods,and drinking river water were positively correlated with the H.pylori infection rate.CONCLUSION This study indicates that the overall H.pylori infection rate in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is relatively high,with obvious regional and ethnic differences,which are closely related to the sanitation conditions and eating habits.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42067035 and 42007161)Water Conservancy Engineering Key Discipline Project of Xinjiang Agricultural University(No.SLXK2019-10)the Opening Project of Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Engineering Security and Water Disasters Prevention in 2021(No.ZDSYS-JS-2021-10)。
文摘Groundwater is the main water supply source in the Tarim Basin in China.Endemic disease caused by high iodine(I)groundwater in the Tarim Basin was reported previously.Therefore,it is crucial to systematically identify the distribution and genesis of groundwater I.Based on hydrochemical analysis of 717 groundwater samples collected in 2015–2018,spatial distribution and hydrogeochemistry characteristic of high I groundwater in different aquifers were analyzed.Results showed that groundwater I ranged between<10.00 and 4000.00μg/L(mean of 53.71μg/L).High I groundwater(I>100.00μg/L)accounted for 7.25%of the total samples.Horizontally,groundwater I significantly increased from recharge zone(RZ)to transition zone(TZ)and to evaporation zone(EZ).Vertically,groundwater in shallow confined aquifer(SCA)had the greatest I concentration,followed by single-structure phreatic aquifer(SSPA),phreatic aquifer in confined groundwater area(PACGA),while groundwater in deep confined aquifer(DCA)generally had low I concentration.Groundwater I enrichment in SSPA was mainly affected by organic matter(OM)decomposition and that in SCA was mainly affected by evaporite mineral dissolution,OM decomposition under alkaline environment.While I enrichment in groundwater of PACGA was restrained under neutral environment.Lacustrine sedimentary environment was crucial for I enrichment in groundwater.Besides,fine-grained lithology of aquifer,smooth topographic slope,shallow buried depth of groundwater,weak alkaline and reducing environment,reductive dissolution of iron oxide/hydroxide minerals and OM decomposition were advantageous to I enrichment in groundwater.
基金Supported by Key Program of Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Hetian College"Spatial Heterogeneity of Soil Organic Carbon and Carbon Sequestration Potential in Hotan Farmland"(2025ZR003).
文摘The present paper explores the ideological and political education work of university counselors in Xinjiang under the mobile Internet environment.It elaborates on the significant value of this work in adapting to contemporary development trends,promoting cultural integration,and safeguarding regional stability.The study analyzes various challenges encountered,including difficulties in information screening,limitations in online communication,and insufficient digital literacy.Corresponding countermeasures are proposed with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of ideological and political education in Xinjiang s higher education institutions,fostering healthy student development,and facilitating regional progress.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFD1900805,2022YFD1900401)the Science and Technology Project,Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps,China(2021AB009,2024AB030).
文摘Cotton,as one of important economic crops,is widely planted in the saline-alkaline soil of southern Xinjiang,China.Moreover,in order to control the saline-alkaline content for seed germination and seedlings survive of cotton,farmers always adopt salt leaching during winter and spring seasons.However,excessive amount of salt leaching might result in the waste of water resources and unsuitable irrigation seasons might further increase soil salinization.In this study,a field experiment was conducted in the saline-alkaline soil in 2020 and 2021 to determine the effects of leaching amount and period on water-salinity dynamics and cotton yield.Five leaching amounts(0.0(W0),75.0(W1),150.0(W2),225.0(W3),and 300.0(W4)mm)and three leaching periods(seedling stage(P1),seedling and squaring stages(P2),and seedling,squaring,flowering,and boll setting stages(P3))were used.In addition,a control treatment(CK)with a leaching amount of 300.0 mm in spring was performed.The soil water-salt dynamics,cotton growth,seed cotton yield,water productivity(WP),and irrigation water productivity(WPI)were analyzed.Results showed that leaching significantly decreased soil electrical conductivity(EC),and W3P2 treatment reduced EC by 11.79%in the 0-100 cm soil depth compared with CK.Plant height,stem diameter,leaf area index,and yield under W3 and W4 treatments were greater than those under W1 and W2 treatments.Compared with W3P1 and W3P3 treatments,seed cotton yield under W3P2 treatment significantly enhanced and reached 6621 kg/hm^(2)in 2020 and 5340 kg/hm^(2)in 2021.Meanwhile,WP and WPI under W3P2 treatment were significantly higher than those under other leaching treatments.In conclusion,the treatment of 225.0 mm leaching amount and seedling and squaring stages-based leaching period was beneficial for the salt control,efficient water utilization,and yield improvement of cotton in southern Xinjiang,China.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81960181).
文摘AIM:To describe ocular biometric parameters among Han and Uyghur myopic adults in Xinjiang,China.METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted.The different ocular biometric parameters collected using Pentacam were analyzed,including corneal curvature,corneal astigmatism(CA),horizontal corneal diameter(white-to-white,WTW),corneal volume(CV),pupil diameter(PD),anterior chamber angle(ACA),anterior chamber depth(ACD),anterior chamber volume(ACV)and axial length(AL).RESULTS:In total,2932 participants were included in the final analysis,comprising 2310 Han and 622 Uyghur adults.Adults in the high myopia(HM)group had steeper K2,larger CA,smaller WTW and longer AL in both the Uyghur and Han adults(all P<0.05).The moderate myopia(MM)and HM group had deeper ACV,ACD and wider ACA than the low myopia(all P<0.05)in Han adults,however there were no differences in anterior chamber indices with Uyghur adults.In the Uyghur adults,we noticed that CV,WTW,and ACD were smaller,ACA was narrower,PD was larger,and AL was shorter(all P<0.05).We also noticed sex differences:males had flatter corneas,deeper ACD and ACV,and larger WTW than females(all P<0.05).In the correlation analysis,WTW was positively correlated with ACD and ACV but negatively correlated with K1,K2 and CV(all P<0.05).Narrower ACA was associated with larger PD(rU=-0.25,rH=-0.16,all P<0.01).CONCLUSION:The Han population have different biometric parameters in eyes with HM compared to the Uyghur population,and the Uyghur population may anatomically more susceptible to primary angle closure glaucoma than the Han population.
文摘Carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery(CO_(2)-EOR)and storage is recognized as an economically feasible technique if used in suitable reservoirs.The type or form and capacity of this CO_(2) sequestration technique is synergistically affected by heat,flow,stress,and chemical reactions.Aimed at addressing the technological issues in applying CO_(2)-EOR and storage in a high water-cut reservoir in Xinjiang,China,this paper proposes a thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical coupling method during CO_(2) flooding.The potential of CO_(2) sequestration and EOR in the target reservoir is discussed in combination with the surrogate optimization method.This method works better as it considers the evolution of structural trapping,capillary trapping,solubility trapping,and mineral trapping during CO_(2) injection as well as the influence the physical field has on the sequestration capacity for different forms of CO_(2) sequestration.The main mechanisms of CO_(2) sequestration in the high water-cut reservoir is structural trapping,followed by capillary trapping.Solubility trapping and mineral trapping have less contribution to the total sequestration capacity of CO_(2).After optimization,the cumulative oil production was 2.36×10^(6)m^(3),an increase of 0.25×10^(6)m3or 11.9%compared to the pre-optimization value.The CO_(2) sequestration capacity after optimization was 1.39×10^(6)t,which is an increase of 0.23×10^(6)t compared to values obtained before optimization;this effectively increases the area affected by CO_(2) by 24.4%.Of the four trapping mechanisms,capillary trapping and structural trapping showed a high increase of 32.5%and17.28%,respectively,while solubility trapping and mineral trapping only led to an increase of 5.1%and0.43%,respectively.This research could provide theoretical support for fully utilizing the potential of CO_(2)-EOR and sequestration technology.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Planning Program of Xinjiang,China(2022E01047)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(2025JC-YBQN-404)+2 种基金the 2025 Shaanxi Special Research Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences(2025QN0573)the Scientific Research Program Funded by Education Department of Shaanxi Provincial Government(23JK0625)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42030612)。
文摘Given that Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China possesses exceptionally abundant solar radiation resources that can be harnessed to develop clean energy,accurately characterizing their spatiotemporal distribution is crucial.This study investigated the applicability of the Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System(CERES)Single Scanner Footprint TOA/Surface Fluxes and Clouds(SSF)product downward surface shortwave radiation dataset(DSSRCER)under clear-sky conditions in Xinjiang.By integrating multi-source data and utilizing techniques like multivariate fitting and model simulation,we established a two-layer aerosol model and developed a clear-sky downward surface shortwave radiation(DSSR)retrieval model specific to Xinjiang using the Santa Barbara Discrete Atmospheric Radiative Transfer(SBDART)model.We further explored the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of DSSR under clear-sky conditions in Xinjiang from 2017 to 2019 based on the localized DSSR retrieval model.Our findings revealed a significant discrepancy in DSSRCER under clear-sky conditions at the Xiaotang station in Xinjiang.By comparing,screening,and correcting core input parameters while incorporating the two-layer aerosol model,we achieved a more accurate SBDART simulated DSSR(DSSRSBD)compared to DSSRCER.The annual mean DSSR exhibited a distinct distribution pattern with high values in mountainous regions such as the Altay Mountains,Kunlun Mountains,and Tianshan Mountains and significantly lower values in adjacent lowland areas,including the Tarim River Basin and Junggar Basin.In the four typical administrative regions in northern Xinjiang,the annual mean DSSR(ranging from 551.60 to 586.09 W/m^(2))was lower than that in the five typical administrative regions in southern Xinjiang(ranging from 522.10 to 623.62 W/m^(2)).These spatial variations stem from a complex interplay of factors,including latitude,altitude,solar altitude angle,and sunshine duration.The variations in seasonal average DSSR aligned closely with variations in the solar altitude angle,with summer(774.76 W/m^(2))exhibiting the highest values,followed by spring(684.86 W/m^(2)),autumn(544.76 W/m^(2)),and winter(422.74 W/m^(2)).The monthly average DSSR showed a unimodal distribution,peaking in June(792.94 W/m^(2))and reaching its lowest level in December(363.06 W/m^(2)).Overall,our study findings enhance the current understanding of the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of DSSR in Xinjiang and provide certain references for the management of clean energy development in this region.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31360635)the Tianshan Talent Training Project of Xinjiang(No.2023 TSYCCX 0128)the Science and Technology Public Relations Planning in Key Fields of the XPCC Science and Technology Bureau(No.2022 DB 019)。
文摘This study explored the morphological characteristics and differences of the otoliths in three native species,Schizothorax biddulphi,S.eurystomus and S.curvifrons,in the Yarkand River of the Tarim River,Xinjiang,China.A total of 93 specimens(27 S.biddulphi,39 S.eurystomus,and 27 S.curvifrons)were analyzed using six basic otolith morphological parameters(OA,R_(max),R_(min),OP,OL,OW)to derive six factors(F_(1),F_(2),F_(3),F_(4),F_(5),F_(6))and seven indices(RO,FF,CI,RE,EL,RR,AR)for morphological assessment.A discriminant analysis incorporating 77 Fourier coefficients of the otoliths revealed distinct morphological differences among the species.A significant power function relationship between otolith morphology and standard length was observed across the species,with R2 values ranging from 0.409 to 0.749.Principal component analysis(PCA)of 7 traditional otolith morphological indicators explained 81.243%of the variance,yielding an overall species discrimination rate of 81.65%.Further PCA of 77 Fourier harmonic values enhanced the discrimination accuracy,with the first 3 components accounting for 77.49%of the total variation and an improved discrimination rate of 100.00%.Cluster analysis resulted in the grouping of S.biddulphi and S.curvifrons together and revealed their association with S.eurystomus,indicating notable morphological distinctions.Both otolith shape indices and elliptical Fourier analysis have been useful in distinguishing the phenotypic units of different fish species.In this study,otolith morphology was applied for the first time to identify Schizothorax species,providing an in-depth description of species distribution and evolutionary history.This study provides a reference for the identification and systematic classification of Schizothorax species and a scientific basis for formulating effective species protection measures,for promoting the sustainable management of species and important habitats.
基金supported by the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program(2021xjkk0801).
文摘Land surface temperature(LST) directly affects the energy balance of terrestrial surface systems and impacts regional resources, ecosystem evolution, and ecosystem structures. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is located at the arid Northwest China and is extremely sensitive to climate change. There is an urgent need to understand the distribution patterns of LST in this area and quantitatively measure the nature and intensity of the impacts of the major driving factors from a spatial perspective, as well as elucidate the formation mechanisms. In this study, we used the MOD11C3 LST product developed on the basis of Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS) to conduct regression analysis and determine the spatiotemporal variation and differentiation pattern of LST in Xinjiang from 2000 to 2020. We analyzed the driving mechanisms of spatial heterogeneity of LST in Xinjiang and the six geomorphic zones(the Altay Mountains, Junggar Basin, Tianshan Mountains, Tarim Basin, Turpan-Hami(Tuha) Basin, and Pakakuna Mountain Group) using geographical detector(Geodetector) and geographically weighted regression(GWR) models. The warming rate of LST in Xinjiang during the study period was 0.24℃/10a, and the spatial distribution pattern of LST had obvious topographic imprints, with 87.20% of the warming zone located in the Gobi desert and areas with frequent human activities, and the cooling zone mainly located in the mountainous areas. The seasonal LST in Xinjiang was at a cooling rate of 0.09℃/10a in autumn, and showed a warming trend in other seasons. Digital elevation model(DEM), latitude, wind speed, precipitation, normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI), and sunshine duration in the single-factor and interactive detections were the key factors driving the LST changes. The direction and intensity of each major driving factor on the spatial variations of LST in the study area were heterogeneous. The negative feedback effect of DEM on the spatial differentiation of LST was the strongest. Lower latitudes, lower vegetation coverage, lower levels of precipitation, and longer sunshine duration increased LST. Unused land was the main heat source landscape, water body was the most important heat sink landscape, grassland and forest land were the land use and land cover(LULC) types with the most prominent heat sink effect, and there were significant differences in different geomorphic zones due to the influences of their vegetation types, climatic conditions, soil types, and human activities. The findings will help to facilitate sustainable climate change management, analyze local climate and environmental patterns, and improve land management strategies in Xinjiang and other arid areas.
基金Supported by the Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition and Research(2021QZKK0303)the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi(2020JQ-440 and 2021JQ-327)+1 种基金the Major Science and Technology Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2021A03001-2)the projects of the China Geological Survey(DD20230333 and DD20230048).
文摘1.Objective In the past decade,a group of medium to giant lead-zinc deposits,represented by Huoshaoyun,Sachakou,and Yuanbaoling,have been discovered in the Aksai Chin region of Karakoram,Xinjiang.They are all located in the Mesozoic carbonate and clastic rock formations.The Sachakou leadzinc mining area is adjacent to the northwest of the Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mining area and is in the same stratigraphic layer as Huoshaoyun.Although many scholars have been arguing about the type and age of Huoshaoyun lead-zinc mineralization,few scholars have paid attention to the classification of the ore-bearing strata in the area.The stratigraphy of the Lower Permian Shenxianwan Group to the Upper Cretaceous Tielongtan Group is exposed in the Sachakou area of Karakorum,Xinjiang,however,the Late Permian-Early Triassic stratigraphy is missing(Fig.1a).Due to the harsh natural conditions in the area and the low level of work,the stratigraphic delineation is not exhaustive,and the regional lithology is dominated by carbonates and clastic rocks,which makes it difficult to identify the age of the regional lithology and causes problems for the exploration and research of lead-zinc in the area.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region-Youth Science Fund Project(2022D01B175)Basic Research Business Special Projects of Public Welfare Research Institutes of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(KY2021037,KY2021038).
文摘[Objectives]To determine the potential habitat range of Caragana acanthophylla in Xinjiang.[Methods]The known distribution points of C.acanthophylla were used as samples,and a MaxEnt model was developed based on their climatic variables to identify key environmental factors affecting the potential habitats of C.acanthophylla through jackknife method and construction of a response relationship between representative variables and habitat suitability;the suitability of habitats for C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang was evaluated based on the output results of the model.[Results](i)The accuracy of the model verified by AUC curve was 0.971,indicating that the potential habitats of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang predicted by MaxEnt model were highly credible.(ii)The optimum climatic characteristics for the distribution of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang were:isothermality 18.8%-34%,minimum temperature of coldest month-30℃to-13℃,mean temperature of coldest quarter-18℃ to-4℃,annual precipitation 80-410 mm,precipitation of driest month 0-25 mm,precipitation of driest quarter 0-82 mm,and precipitation of coldest quarter 0-75 mm.(iii)The total potential distribution area of C.acanthophylla in Xinjiang was modeled to be 1.03×10^(5) km^(2),of which 8.54×10^(3)km^(2) was high suitability area,mainly in the front mountain belt of the north slope of Tianshan Mountain in Urumqi City,Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture,Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture,and Yili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture and the front mountain belt of Barluk Mountain in Tacheng Prefecture.[Conclusions]This study is of great significance for the future scientific management,regeneration,vegetation restoration and ecological protection of C.acanthophylla.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82160841)Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation Key Projects(2022D01D65).
文摘Rheumatoid arthritis(RA)is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis.This disease tends to recur,persist,and is difficult to cure.The pathogenesis of RA is complex.Currently,the commonly used treatments for RA—non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs),disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs(DMARDs),glucocorticoids,and immunosuppressants—have notable side effects with long-term use and may be ineffective for some patients.Therefore,it is crucial to find drugs with limited side effects and significant curative effects.Xinjiang's local characteristic drugs have a long history,abundant resources,and are known for their safety and effectiveness in treating RA.In recent years,many studies have reported on the mechanisms of action and therapeutic effects of Xinjiang's local characteristic drugs on RA.This article reviews the pathogenesis of RA,as well as the research progress and treatment characteristics of Xinjiang-featured drugs.
基金This research was funded by the Key Laboratory for Sustainable Development of Xinjiang's Historical and Cultural Tourism,Xinjiang University,China(LY2022-06)the Tianchi Talent Project.
文摘Nature reserves play a significant role in providing ecosystem services and are key sites for biodiversity conservation.The Tianchi Bogda Peak Natural Reserve(TBPNR),located in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China,is an important ecological barrier area in the temperate arid zone.The evaluation of its important ecosystem services is of great significance to improve the management level and ecological protection efficiency of the reserve.In the present study,we assessed the spatiotemporal variations of four ecosystem services(including net primary productivity(NPP),water yield,soil conservation,and habitat quality)in the TBPNR from 2000 to 2020 based on the environmental and social data using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs(InVEST)model.In addition,the coldspot and hotspot areas of ecosystem services were identified by hotspot analysis,and the trade-off and synergistic relationships between ecosystem services were analyzed using factor analysis in a geographic detector.During the study period,NPP and soil conservation values in the reserve increased by 48.20%and 25.56%,respectively;conversely,water yield decreased by 16.56%,and there was no significant change in habitat quality.Spatially,both NPP and habitat quality values were higher in the northern part and lower in the southern part,whereas water yield showed an opposite trend.Correlation analysis revealed that NPP showed a synergistic relationship with habitat quality and soil conservation,and exhibited a trade-off relationship with water yield.Water yield and habitat quality also had a trade-off relationship.NPP and habitat quality were affected by annual average temperature and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI),respectively,while water yield and soil conservation were more affected by digital elevation model(DEM).Therefore,attention should be paid to the spatial distribution and dynamics of trade-off and synergistic relationships between ecosystem services in future ecological management.The findings of the present study provide a reference that could facilitate the sustainable utilization of ecosystem services in the typical fragile areas of Northwest China.
文摘A checklist of the macrolichens (foliose, fruticose & squamulose) of Barluk Mountain National Nature Reserve located in northwestern China is presented. It was derived from 47 inventories of preserved and undeveloped areas which yielded more than 670 collections containing 102 taxa (99 species, 1 subspecies, 2 varieties). Eight species were found that were new to Xinjiang, China. Twenty-eight species and 2 varieties were found on rock, 31 species on bark of deciduous and coniferous trees, 26 species on soil and 14 species and 1 subspecies over mosses. Foliose lichens were dominant with 76 species, followed by 16 species of squamulose lichens and 7 species of fruticose lichens.
基金funded by the Science and Technology Project of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps(NO.2021AB030)the Innovative Development Project of Shihezi University(NO.CXFZ202005)the Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(2020-PT330-003).
文摘Objective This study aimed to explore the relationships between residential greenness and cardiometabolic risk factors among rural adults in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(Xinjiang)and thus provide a theoretical basis and data support for improving the health of residents in this region.Methods We recruited 9,723 adult rural residents from the 51st Regiment of the Third Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in September 2016.The normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)was used to estimate residential greenness.The generalized linear mixed model(GLMM)was used to examine the association between residential greenness and cardiometabolic risk factors.Results Higher residential greenness was associated with lower cardiometabolic risk factor prevalence.After adjustments were made for age,sex,education,and marital status,for each interquartile range(IQR)increase of NDVI500-m,the risk of hypertension was reduced by 10.3%(OR=0.897,95%CI=0.836-0.962),the risk of obesity by 20.5%(OR=0.795,95%CI=0.695-0.910),the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15.1%(OR=0.849,95%CI=0.740-0.974),and the risk of dyslipidemia by 10.5%(OR=0.895,95%CI=0.825-0.971).Risk factor aggregation was reduced by 20.4%(OR=0.796,95%CI=0.716-0.885)for the same.Stratified analysis showed that NDVI500-m was associated more strongly with hypertension,dyslipidemia,and risk factor aggregation among male participants.The association of NDVI500-m with type 2 diabetes was stronger among participants with a higher education level.PM10 and physical activity mediated 1.9%-9.2%of the associations between NDVI500-m and obesity,dyslipidemia,and risk factor aggregation.Conclusion Higher residential greenness has a protective effect against cardiometabolic risk factors among rural residents in Xinjiang.Increasing the area of green space around residences is an effective measure to reduce the burden of cardiometabolic-related diseases among rural residents in Xinjiang.
