Background:Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is increasingly recognized for its holistic approach and effectiveness.Integrated medicine,emphasizing collaboration between TCM and Western medicine(WM),is promoted globall...Background:Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is increasingly recognized for its holistic approach and effectiveness.Integrated medicine,emphasizing collaboration between TCM and Western medicine(WM),is promoted globally to enhance healthcare delivery.However,the roles and responsibilities of TCM practitioners in predominantly Western medical settings are underexplored,potentially hindering their engagement in interprofessional collaboration.Objective:This scoping review investigated the roles and responsibilities of TCM practitioners and identified facilitators and barriers to TCM integration in Western medical contexts.Search strategy:We conducted a scoping review using data from eleven Chinese and English databases,including Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health,MEDLINE,Pub Med,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Psyc INFO,China National Knowledge Infrastructure.Wanfang,Chinese Scientific Journal Database,and the Chinese Science Citation Database.Inclusion criteria:Eligibility was limited to studies on TCM practitioners in interdisciplinary teams with Western professionals,published in Chinese or English,while excluding articles that lacked documentation of TCM involvement,or focused exclusively on TCM practices.Data extraction and analysis:Thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's six-step framework was used to summarize data on the roles of TCM and TCM practitioners,and factors that facilitate and hinder the integration of TCM and WM.Results:Our systematic search yielded 31 relevant papers.We identified eight key roles of TCM practitioners:mitigating WM-induced side effects,facilitating WM tapering and prevention,attenuating disease progression,improving mental health,providing pain relief,supporting stroke rehabilitation,managing symptoms,and regulating the immune system.TCM practitioners fulfill these roles through accurate diagnosis,prescription,and collaborative care while also serving as educators.Five facilitators for TCM integration were identified:safety,recognition,policy support,accessibility,and treatment guidelines.Barriers included:safety concerns,lack of research,insufficient TCM knowledge among WM practitioners,attitudinal barriers,limited access,and inconvenience.Conclusion:Our review highlights the potential of TCM to enrich interdisciplinary teams in Western medical settings.Although there are successful integration models,significant barriers persist,including cost disparities and insufficient research.To achieve seamless integration,a multi-faceted approach that includes research collaboration,equitable policies,enhanced interprofessional education,and efforts to shift societal perceptions is essential.展开更多
The integration of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and Western medicine has shaped clinical practice in China for decades,largely through pragmatic collaboration,combining distinct diagnostic and therapeutic modaliti...The integration of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and Western medicine has shaped clinical practice in China for decades,largely through pragmatic collaboration,combining distinct diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to optimize patient care.With advances in data science,systems biology and artificial intelligence,a new phase of integration is emerging.These technologies are enabling a shift from viewing TCM through the lens of modern clinical medicine to recognizing that TCM's holistic perspective is a driver for future medical innovation.We outline a framework for future medicine,an integration of medical paradigms that is built around a new system of classification,combination therapeutics,and molecular dynamics.展开更多
The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to ...The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to elucidate the role of Middle-Lower Triassic evaporite layers in shaping basin structures,focusing on Xinchang Tectonic Zone(XTZ).Salt layers facilitated decoupled deformation between supra-and sub-salt sequences,forming salt pillows and fault-related folds.Three distinct structural trends were identified in XTZ.Key findings reveal that salt thickness variations correlate with deformation styles:thicker salt promoted detachment folding,while thinner salt led to hard-linked fault systems.Sub-salt E-NE trending reverse faults formed horsetail terminations associated with the Pengzhou faults(PzF),deviating from the primary Longmenshan thrust belt(LmsTB)orientation.Structural evolution occurred in three stages:(1)Indosinian salt deposition and foreland basin initiation;(2)Yanshanian eastward propagation of thrust systems with salt-driven detachment folding;(3)Himalayan reactivation overprinting earlier structures with sub-NS trending folds.This work establishes a direct link between salt layers and structural traps,demonstrating how salt acted as a critical detachment layer during multi-stage compression.Results provide insights into the gas exploration of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation,emphasizing the importance of salt-influenced deformation in foreland basin systems.展开更多
This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace eleme...This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace element analysis of rutile in garnet-bearing amphibolite,amphibolite,garnet-bearing staurolite-kyanite schist,and grunerite-garnet schist suggests that their protoliths were primarily basaltic rocks,sediments with mafic component,pelitic sediments,and mixed sediments with both mafic and felsic components,respectively.Rutile U-Pb ages of 625±22 Ma(garnet-bearing amphibolite),752±5.1 Ma(amphibolite),836±4 Ma to 663±26 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist)and 860±13 Ma(grunerite-garnet schist),along with a monazite U-Pb age of 789±4.4 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist),record a significant Neoproterozoic(860-625 Ma)tectono-thermal event along the southern margin of the western Dharwar Craton.This event is most likely associated with aborted rift-related alkaline magmatism along the northern margin of the Southern Granulite Terrane(SGT)and the southern margin of the Dharwar Craton.Given the lack of direct evidence for the assembly of the Rodinia supercontinent in the Dharwar Craton and SGT,this Neoproterozoic event is unlikely to be related to the breakup of Rodinia.展开更多
In winter 2018,an aerosol physicochemical experiment was conducted in the Western Pacific Ocean(WPO)aboard the Research Vessel KEXUE of Chinese Academy of Sciences.This study systematically investigated both natural a...In winter 2018,an aerosol physicochemical experiment was conducted in the Western Pacific Ocean(WPO)aboard the Research Vessel KEXUE of Chinese Academy of Sciences.This study systematically investigated both natural and anthropogenic effects on marine aerosols optical properties,as well as the applicability of multi-satellite products and IMPROVE equation.The averaged aerosol optical depth(AOD500 nm)was 0.31±0.16 andÅngström exponent440–675 nm was 0.29±0.30.In offshore China,significant anthropogenic emissions affected the marine environment.In remote WPO,dust aerosols transported from northern China,Siberia,Central Asia,and those settling from the upper troposphere originating from north Africa,Arabian peninsula,and western India,were dominant.The spatial trends of AOD were opposite in the mid-latitude and southern seas of WPO.The highest AOD,0.32±0.23,appeared along the coast of South Asia at mid-latitude,decreasing from offshore seas to remote oceans.In low-latitude and equatorial seas,AOD significantly increased from coast to remote oceans.Ångström exponent dropped significantly from the coast to remote oceans as anthropogenic influence diminished across the entire WPO.Correlation analysis showed that both MODIS-C6 and Himawari AOD prod-ucts showed similar applicability in coastal urban areas,while Himawari AOD is highly recommended for coastal background and marine environment due to its finer resolution.The extinction coefficient derived from PM2.5 chemical compositions using IMPROVE algorithm exhibited a significant correlation(R2=0.58)with the con-currently measured AOD in the absence of long-distance transport,suggesting that the IMPROVE is a reasonable proxy of the columnar average of marine aerosol extinctions free from transport influences.展开更多
The formation of high-temperature geothermal systems is widely regarded as inextricably linked to magmatic or volcanic activity,given that both magmatism and volcanism are indicative of extreme high temperatures.Howev...The formation of high-temperature geothermal systems is widely regarded as inextricably linked to magmatic or volcanic activity,given that both magmatism and volcanism are indicative of extreme high temperatures.However,we cannot rule out the possibility of existence of high-temperature geothermal system in non-magmatic or near-volcanic areas,which is one of the key focuses of research on geothermal system genesis.Taking geothermal fields in western Yunnan as the research objects,we found that the geothermal fluids in Tengchong Rehai(RH),Ruidian(RD),and Mangshi(MS)are rich in Cl and Li.Analysis of the 3 He/4 He isotope ratios in geothermal gases andδ13 C-CO2 revealed that mantlederived helium accounts for a large proportion of the gases in the RH hot springs(over 20%),while it is in the range of 5%–20%in RD and MS,and less than 3%in Jinghong Basin.The mantle-derived CO2 is over 80%in RH,24%in RD,and 18%in MS.It is found that the geothermal fields in Tengchong(RH and RD)and Ruili(RL)are affected by magma-derived volatile components,whereas thos in Yunxian(YX),Jinghong(JH),Lincang(LC),MS,and Lianghe(LH)show no such influence.Based on Na-K-Mg cation geothermometry,the reservoir temperatures were accurately determined to be 260℃ for RH in Tengchong,approximately 220℃ for RD and RL,200℃ for YX,and 180℃ for JH.A comprehensive geochemical analysis of geothermal fluids in western Yunnan not only indicates the origin of the regional geothermal system,but also confirms the presence of non-magmatic high-temperature geothermal systems in YX and JH,positioning these areas as promising targets for deep geothermal exploration.Further,these findings indicate that the genesis of the geothermal systems in this region exhibits spatial heterogeneity and differences in heat source characteristics,which are controlled by tectonic differences.展开更多
The Late Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the Junggar Basin played a critical role in the formation of its oil and gas resources;however,as most of the basin is covered by desert,the evolutionary process remains contro...The Late Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the Junggar Basin played a critical role in the formation of its oil and gas resources;however,as most of the basin is covered by desert,the evolutionary process remains controversial.In this study,we present a comprehensive analysis of the rock associations,petrography,ages,and systematic elemental and isotopic compositions of Carboniferous volcanic rocks obtained from drilling holes along the western margin of the basin,aiming to better constrain the late Paleozoic tectonic evolution of this region.Two zircon samples,from tuff and andesite layers,yielded concordant ages of 316.8±1.7 and 321.7±1.8 Ma,respectively,indicating intense volcanic eruptions during the Late Carboniferous.The analyzed volcanic rocks exhibited sodic calc-alkaline affinities,with SiO2content ranging from 53.46 to 61.57 wt%,TiO2content from 0.75 to 1.20 wt%,and a significantly higher Na2O content than that of K2O.In terms of trace elements,they showed variable enrichment in light rare earth elements((La/Yb)N=2.72 to 7.89)and large ion lithophile elements such as Ba,Th,U,and Sr.Low Cr(0.67-65.72)and Ni(0.86-34.90)contents,together with significant negative Eu anomalies(δEu=0.17 to 0.35),suggest variable fractionation of the primitive magma prior to eruption.All these features,combined with prominent Nb-Ta depletions in PM-normalized incompatible element spider diagrams,unambiguously indicate their genetic relationship with a subduction environment.However,the volcanic rocks showed low initial(87Sr/86Sr)i values(0.7039-0.7057)and positiveεNd(t)values(7.5-8.0).Moreover,the combined(208Pb/204Pb)i ranged from 37.7295 to 37.7851,(207Pb/204Pb)i ranged from15.4935 to 15.5037,and(206Pb/204Pb)i ranged from 17.8910 to 17.9254,indicating that their primitive magma originated from an extremely depleted mantle source with crustal contamination.Integrating this study with regional geology,we propose that the volcanic rocks in the Kebai Fault Zone were most likely formed in a back-arc basin setting induced by ridge subduction.展开更多
Phytoplankton blooms in the western North Pacific exhibit high diversity with complex underlying regulatory mechanisms.This study applies a quantum graph-theoretic framework combining continuous-time quantum walk(CTQW...Phytoplankton blooms in the western North Pacific exhibit high diversity with complex underlying regulatory mechanisms.This study applies a quantum graph-theoretic framework combining continuous-time quantum walk(CTQW)with vector autoregressive(VAR)models to identify dominant phytoplankton blooms pathways and regulatory shifts across eight large marine ecosystems.Unlike traditional modal decomposition methods,the CTQW framework is applied here as a mathematical network tool that intrinsically captures inter-scale coupling.This is achieved through the constructive and destructive interference of probability amplitudes among multiple transport pathways,analogous to wave propagation,enabling a synergistic reconstruction of multi-scale variability.Modal analysis reveals a seasonal alternation in control between the Kuroshio and Oyashio currents.Sub-seasonal feedbacks,including wind mixing and nutrient recirculation,further structure this asymmetry.Notably,the Yellow Sea exhibits a“missing mode”pattern,absent from shared connectivity modes,highlighting its isolation due to terrestrial drivers and coastal currents.These findings demonstrate that CTQW-VAR not only captures multiscale signal propagation but also resolves cross-scale coupling and structural disconnections within the regional connectivity network.This approach advances bloom predictability by integrating physical connectivity and ecological coupling,providing a transferable framework for marine ecosystem monitoring under climate variability.展开更多
Compared with traditional energy sources,wind power has a lower environmental impact.However,emissions are still generated across the life cycle of wind turbines,from production to recycling.As wind power rapidly deve...Compared with traditional energy sources,wind power has a lower environmental impact.However,emissions are still generated across the life cycle of wind turbines,from production to recycling.As wind power rapidly develops and deployment increases,these impacts are becoming increasingly evident.A comprehensive understanding of these impacts is crucial for sustainable development.Based on the harmonization of previous detailed life cycle assessment(LCA)studies,this study develops a simplified LCA model that estimates the life cycle environmental impacts of wind turbines based on their nominal power.Using this simplified LCA model,we assess the global warming potential(GWP),acidification potential(AP),and cumulative energy demand(CED)of wind power at the regional scale for 2022 and under three future scenarios(high-power wind turbine promotion,reduced wind curtailment,and a comprehensive development scenario).The results indicate that in 2022,the life cycle GWP,AP,and CED of wind power in western China were 10.76 g CO2 eq/kWh,0.177 g SO2 eq/kWh,and 17.6 kJ/kWh,respectively.Scenario simulations suggest that reducing wind curtailment is the most effective approach for reducing emissions in Inner Mongolia,Gansu,Qinghai,Ningxia,and Xinjiang,producing average decreases of 8.64%in GWP,8.39%in AP,and 9.26%in CED.In contrast,for Guangxi,Chongqing,Sichuan,Guizhou,Yunnan,Xizang,and Shaanxi,the promotion of high-power wind turbines provides greater environmental benefits than reducing curtailment,producing average decreases of 3.45%,3.09%,and 4.29%in GWP,AP,and CED,respectively.These findings help clarify the environmental impact of wind power across its life cycle at the regional scale and provide theoretical references for the direction of future wind power development and the formulation of related policies.展开更多
BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(PC)is associated with a poor prognosis.The integration of Chinese and Western medicine(ICWM)has shown promising clinical efficacy.Nonetheless,the existing body of research assessi...BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(PC)is associated with a poor prognosis.The integration of Chinese and Western medicine(ICWM)has shown promising clinical efficacy.Nonetheless,the existing body of research assessing the efficacy and safety of this integrative approach is limited,hindering the provision of robust evidence-based support for clinical decision-making.AIM To assess the short-term and long-term efficacy and safety of ICWM compared with Western medicine(WM)as a standalone treatment for advanced PC.METHODS We enrolled 136 patients with advanced PC admitted to Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from 2019 to 2024.Patients were randomly assigned to the ICWM or WM group(n=66 or n=70,respectively)according to treatment modality.The long-term efficacy was evaluated using survival analyses.Short-term efficacy was assessed by analyzing the tumor response,serum tumor markers,and immune function before and after treatment.Treatment safety was assessed by monitoring bone marrow suppression and hepatic and renal function impairment.RESULTS The median overall survival was 12.91 months and 10.64 months in the ICWM and WM groups,while the median progression-free survival was 5.12 months and 3.55 months,respectively.The disease control rate was significantly higher in the ICWM group than that in the the WM group,while the myelosuppression was significantly milder.The serum tumor markers carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9 and CA125 showed a significant downward trend before and after treatment in the ICWM group,whereas only CA19-9 showed a significant decrease in the WM group.Post-treatment,both groups showed an upward trend in natural killer cells and CD3+,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+lymphocytes compared with pre-treatment,with the ICWM group exhibiting a more pronounced increase.The two groups showed no significant differences in hepatic and renal function impairment.CONCLUSION ICWM extended survival in patients with advanced PC,improved long-term efficacy,controlled local lesions,reduced serum tumor markers,enhanced immune function,and improved short-term outcomes,with a favorable safety profile.展开更多
Downdrafts tend to suppress convection under the influence of the western Pacific subtropical high(WPSH);however,local short-term heavy rainfall(STHR)events still occur frequently in coastal cities,and predicting the ...Downdrafts tend to suppress convection under the influence of the western Pacific subtropical high(WPSH);however,local short-term heavy rainfall(STHR)events still occur frequently in coastal cities,and predicting the convective initiation(CI)of such processes remains challenging.Based on ERA5 reanalysis data and an automatic weather station(AWS)network,the meteorological conditions of STHR and non-rainfall(NR)events were compared and analyzed using hourly synthesis analysis methods.The findings are as follows.(1)Suppression by the WPSH results in stronger vertical upward motion during STHR events,with-0.04≤ω≤-0.03 Pa s-1,than during NR events,with -0.03≤ω≤-0.015 Pa s-1.(2)STHR events,with over 80% AWSs≥38℃,exhibit quicker temperature rises,higher peak temperatures,and more extensive areas of heat coverage compared to NR events,with only 16.5%AWSs≥38℃.(3)STHR events,with a convergence of the Q vector divergence of-0.4×10-11hPa-1s-3,compared to NR events,with a convergence of the Q vector divergence of-0.2×10-11hPa-1s-3,are also accompanied by more intense surface convergence and upward motion,conditions which reveal the significance of local dynamics in triggering such weather events.(4)The weaker suppressive effect of the WPSH,combined with a significant mesoscale thermodynamic force near the ground,creates a multiscale resonance effect,which is a key condition for triggering local convection.(5)The lower temperature–dew point temperature spread(T-Td)at 2 m and relative humidity below 850 hPa for STHR events indicate that moisture conditions are sufficient,but not necessary,for triggering local convection.This study provides new insights into CI mechanisms under the influence of the WPSH for STHR events,thus offering important clues for future improvements in forecasting capabilities.展开更多
This study investigates climate-and human-induced hydrological changes in the Zavkhan River-Khyargas Lake Basin,a highly sensitive arid and semi-arid region of Central Asia.Using Mann-Kendall,innovative trend analysis...This study investigates climate-and human-induced hydrological changes in the Zavkhan River-Khyargas Lake Basin,a highly sensitive arid and semi-arid region of Central Asia.Using Mann-Kendall,innovative trend analysis,and Sen's slope estimation methods,historical climate trends(1980-2100)were analyzed,while land cover changes represented human impacts.Future projections were simulated using the MIROC model with Shared Socioeconomic Pathways(SSPs)and the Tank model.Results show that during the past 40 years,air temperature significantly increased(Z=3.93***),while precipitation(Z=-1.54*)and river flow(Z=-1.73*)both declined.The Khyargas Lake water level dropped markedly(Z=-5.57***).Land cover analysis reveals expanded cropland and impervious areas due to human activity.Under the SSP1.26 scenario,which assumes minimal climate change,air temperature is projected to rise by 2.0℃,precipitation by 21.8 mm,and river discharge by 1.61 m3/s between 2000 and 2100.These findings indicate that both global warming and intensified land use have substantially altered hydrological and climatic processes in the basin,highlighting the vulnerability of western Mongolia's water resources to combined climatic and anthropogenic influence.展开更多
Paper-cutting artist Xie Yun hosts paper-cutting workshops,and runs an art studio,in Toronto,Canada.Rooted in traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques,she skillfully incorporates Western artistic concepts as she e...Paper-cutting artist Xie Yun hosts paper-cutting workshops,and runs an art studio,in Toronto,Canada.Rooted in traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques,she skillfully incorporates Western artistic concepts as she explores a fusion of Chinese and Western artistic expression-through innovation,while at the same time preserving tradition.She pursues her artistic dream in diverse ways;of course,she ensures her techniques allow the beauty of traditional Chinese culture to shine in her adopted homeland.展开更多
Textural analysis of pyrite has been carried out in the lignites of Kachchh Basin to decipher its micro-morphological character.The study entails the intermediate stage and authigenic sunflower structured pyrite.The o...Textural analysis of pyrite has been carried out in the lignites of Kachchh Basin to decipher its micro-morphological character.The study entails the intermediate stage and authigenic sunflower structured pyrite.The origin,characteristics,shape and distribution of pyrite within Tertiary lignites has been comprehensively explored through petrography,ultimate analysis and scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM).Along with the sunflower structure,the study has also revealed the presence of variouspyrite-textures of such as pyrite-framboids,massive type of pyrite,discrete-pyrite,fissure and cavity filling pyrite,disseminated pyrite gains,euhedral pyrite and subhedral pyrite of which the dominating one is framboidal pyrite.Wide variation in the size of framboidal pyrite(6µm–11µm)indicates epigenetic process of its formation and the deposition of lignite in a suboxic/dysoxic environment.The presence of high sulfur concentration in lignite is further suggestive of a marine origin.The initial study indicates that the lignite in western Kachchh is not significantly agreeable to beneficiation,whether through physical or biological method and also prone to spontaneous combustion that leads to environmental issues.In addition,close association of pyrite with macerals also sheds light on the influence and active participation of organic matter in the pyrite formation.展开更多
Understanding spatial patterns of plant species diversity and the factors(e.g.,climate and human)that drive these patterns is essential for biodiversity conservation.We used data from 1700.1-ha forest plots in the She...Understanding spatial patterns of plant species diversity and the factors(e.g.,climate and human)that drive these patterns is essential for biodiversity conservation.We used data from 1700.1-ha forest plots in the Shettihalli tropical forest landscape of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot,India,to analyse tree community composition and the drivers of α-diversity(Shannon)andβ-diversity(LCBD).Compositional patterns were visualized using Non-Metric Multidimensional Scaling(NMDS),and hybrid feature selection with structural equation modeling(SEM)was employed to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of environmental variables on diversity.NMDS identified four distinct forest types in the Shettihalli landscape:semi-evergreen,dry deciduous,moist deciduous,and plantation forests,each with distinct plant composition.Shannon diversity and ecological uniqueness was significantly higher in semi-evergreen forest than in deciduous forest plots.The SEMs explained about 79%and 39–45%of the variation in α-diversity andβ-diversity.Our analysis indicated that current diversity patterns result from multiple processes,with structure,disturbance,and edaphic parameters exerting the strongest direct and indirect effects onα-diversity.β-diversity,in contrast,was largely influenced by climate,topography,stand structure,and edaphic factors.Overall,our findings indicate that various factors(e.g.,climate,topography,and human disturbance)interact to shape tree diversity patterns in tropical forests.These findings will help develop unique conservation and management strategies for distinct forest types in tropical forest ecosystems.展开更多
Enigmatic shear zone-related mega quartzmagnetite veins,hosted by Neoproterozoic granitoids of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Mayo Binka,western Cameroon,are investigated using new field,ore microscopy,bulk-roc...Enigmatic shear zone-related mega quartzmagnetite veins,hosted by Neoproterozoic granitoids of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Mayo Binka,western Cameroon,are investigated using new field,ore microscopy,bulk-rock geochemistry,and magnetite microchemical datasets to elucidate their origin and deposit type.Magnetite is paragenetically the earliest Fe-oxide phase in the Mayo Binka prospect.Its partial replacement by mechanically twinned specular hematite and martite,along with ilmenite exsolution textures,indicates hydrothermal processes.The magnetite ores are characterized by high Fe2O3(~81 wt%)and low SiO2(~15.7 wt%),Al2O3(~0.48 wt%),TiO2(~0.01 wt%),and P2O5(~0.03 wt%)contents.The rare earth element(REE)signature,marked by low ΣREE content(~12.62 ppm),enrichment in LREE(La/YbCN~4.16)over HREE(Gd/YbCN~1.48),a slight negative Eu anomaly(~0.97),and a strong negative La anomaly(~0.52),suggests elevated-temperature,igneous origin for the magnetite deposits rather than sedimentary.Magnetite microchemistry reveals high concentrations of Ti(~16 wt%),V(~3881 ppm),Al(~12,031 ppm),Mn(~3058 ppm),and Ga(~39 ppm),indicating magmatic crystallization under low oxygen fugacity(fO2)in contrast to the hydrothermal signatures shown by petrographic observations.Trace elementbased discrimination diagrams classify the Mayo Binka prospect as an Fe-Ti-V magmatic magnetite deposit.Field association with granitoids,fault rocks,and metavocanosedimentary rocks(schist,amphibolite,gneiss,and quartzite),coupled with petrographic,mineralogical,and geochemical datasets,suggests that the Mayo Binka massive ferriferous veins likely formed in a complex geodynamic continental back-arc setting,where magmatic sedimentary and tectonic processes controlled the localization and evolution of the mineralization.展开更多
Bigeye tuna(Thunnus obesus,BET)is of significant importance in global pelagic fisheries.Its population distribution and abundance are susceptible to oceanographic changes induced by climate oscillations,often exhibiti...Bigeye tuna(Thunnus obesus,BET)is of significant importance in global pelagic fisheries.Its population distribution and abundance are susceptible to oceanographic changes induced by climate oscillations,often exhibiting a notable lag effect.To investigate the response of adult BET in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean(WCPO)to climate oscillations and their lag effects,this study applied a generalized additive model(GAM)to analyze the effect of climate indices,including the Oceanic Niño Index(ONI),the Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)index,the Dipole Mode Index(DMI),and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation(AMO),on Catch Per Unit Effort(CPUE)of longline fishery during1978–2021.A lag window of 0–96 month was applied based on the age distribution of BET CPUE in the WCPO.Each climate index was first examined individually,followed by the inclusion of a second index and their interaction terms.The results indicate that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation(ENSO)is the climate oscillation most strongly correlated with WCPO BET dynamics;the model incorporating ENSO(with lags of 0 month,1 month,and 42 month)demonstrated superior performance,followed by the AMO.These oscillations exerted both short and long-term impacts on BET CPUE.Furthermore,incorporating interaction terms significantly improved model fit,shifting the optimal ONI lag for BET CPUE from 0 to 42 month and demonstrating that climatic teleconnections amplify lagged responses.This study provides novel insights into the mechanisms driving BET population dynamics in the WCPO,offering a methodological framework for future research on resource variability in commercially-and ecologically-important species.展开更多
Active faults play a critical role in controlling landslide hazards,particularly in orogenic belts such as the western Himalayas,where landslides pose a persistent threat to lives and infrastructure.This hazard became...Active faults play a critical role in controlling landslide hazards,particularly in orogenic belts such as the western Himalayas,where landslides pose a persistent threat to lives and infrastructure.This hazard became evident during and after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake,which ruptured along the Bagh-Balakot Fault(BBF).This study investigates the spatiotemporal influence of the BBF on landslide distribution from 2006 to 2024 using multi-temporal landslide susceptibility mapping and spatial analysis.Two comprehensive landslide inventories were developed for the pre-and post-decadal periods,LSI-2013(2006-2013)and LSI-2024(2014-2024),using high-resolution remote sensing and field validation.Landslide susceptibility was assessed using Logistic Regression(LR)and Random Forest(RF)models,incorporating eleven conditioning factors screened for multicollinearity using Pearson correlation and VIF analyses based on a 70/30 split of landslide and nonlandslide points into training and testing datasets.The results indicate that the RF model consistently outperformed LR,achieving higher predictive accuracies with area under the curve(AUC)values of 0.91(LSI-2013)and 0.90(LSI-2024).Maximum landslide densities of 4.0 and 2.2 landslides/km²were recorded within the 0-250 m and 250-500 m buffers of the BBF,respectively.This pronounced localized clustering remains significantly higher within 1 km along the BBF across both temporal inventories,underscoring the long-term geomorphic influence of fault activity,particularly along its northern segment.In contrast,areas distal to the fault exhibit an overall temporal decline in landslide susceptibility from 2013 to 2024,reflecting progressive post-seismic slope stabilization following the 2005 earthquake.The multi-temporal landslide susceptibility maps clearly demonstrate the persistent fault-controlled susceptibility patterns and evolving nature of landslide hazard in this region.Ultimately,this study provides comprehensive site-specific spatial guidance for landslide hazard assessment and offers insights for informed land-use planning and risk mitigation in tectonically active regions of the western Himalayas.展开更多
The Western Dongting Lake area,a biodiversity hotspot under traditional farming,has long suffered heavy metal pollution.In this study,the concentrations of As,Cd,Cr,Hg,and Pb in agricultural soils were determined and ...The Western Dongting Lake area,a biodiversity hotspot under traditional farming,has long suffered heavy metal pollution.In this study,the concentrations of As,Cd,Cr,Hg,and Pb in agricultural soils were determined and ecological risks were evaluated using both the hazard quotient(HQ)model and the probabilistic ecological risk assessment(PERA)model.The results showed that HQ suggested slight or negligible risks,whereas PERA indicated consistently high and unacceptable risks.This discrepancy arose because HQ criteria are derived from human health thresholds and provide only deterministic estimates,whereas PERA incorporates species-specific predicted no-effect concentration(P NEC),environmental variability,and uncertainty,thereby providing more precise and site-specific risk assessments and assigning probabilities.By applying a tiered PERA model,our study highlights its novelty and superiority in ecological risk characterization,providing critical guidance for soil management and ecological protection in contaminated farmlands.展开更多
Based on datasets from the International Best-Track Archive for Climate Stewardship(IBTrACS)and the fifth major global reanalysis produced by ECMWF(ERA5),the authors found that 29%of tropical cyclones(TCs)in the weste...Based on datasets from the International Best-Track Archive for Climate Stewardship(IBTrACS)and the fifth major global reanalysis produced by ECMWF(ERA5),the authors found that 29%of tropical cyclones(TCs)in the western North Pacific underwent extratropical transition(ET)from 1979 to 2022,with the frequency of ET events showing a slow decreasing trend.The extratropical transition tropical cyclones(ETCs)are classified into four clusters using the k-means clustering method based on their track patterns:recurving ETCs,westward ETCs,northwestward ETCs,and abnormal track ETCs.The transition process of recurving ETCs mostly occurs after the recurvature is completed,while 63.7%of the westward ETCs complete their transition after landfall.Abnormal track ETCs undergo transition over high-latitude oceans.Northwestward ETCs have the longest duration and slowest transition speed during the ET period,resulting in a prolonged impact.The ET process occurs at the edges of the western Pacific subtropical high(WPSH),with higher frequency during westward extension and lower during eastward retreat.While westward ETCs transition through surface friction effects,others complete ET in the northwest baroclinic zone of the WPSH.展开更多
基金supported by the Chinese Medicine Development Fund-Industry Support Programme(K-ZB4P)。
摘要Background:Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)is increasingly recognized for its holistic approach and effectiveness.Integrated medicine,emphasizing collaboration between TCM and Western medicine(WM),is promoted globally to enhance healthcare delivery.However,the roles and responsibilities of TCM practitioners in predominantly Western medical settings are underexplored,potentially hindering their engagement in interprofessional collaboration.Objective:This scoping review investigated the roles and responsibilities of TCM practitioners and identified facilitators and barriers to TCM integration in Western medical contexts.Search strategy:We conducted a scoping review using data from eleven Chinese and English databases,including Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health,MEDLINE,Pub Med,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Psyc INFO,China National Knowledge Infrastructure.Wanfang,Chinese Scientific Journal Database,and the Chinese Science Citation Database.Inclusion criteria:Eligibility was limited to studies on TCM practitioners in interdisciplinary teams with Western professionals,published in Chinese or English,while excluding articles that lacked documentation of TCM involvement,or focused exclusively on TCM practices.Data extraction and analysis:Thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke's six-step framework was used to summarize data on the roles of TCM and TCM practitioners,and factors that facilitate and hinder the integration of TCM and WM.Results:Our systematic search yielded 31 relevant papers.We identified eight key roles of TCM practitioners:mitigating WM-induced side effects,facilitating WM tapering and prevention,attenuating disease progression,improving mental health,providing pain relief,supporting stroke rehabilitation,managing symptoms,and regulating the immune system.TCM practitioners fulfill these roles through accurate diagnosis,prescription,and collaborative care while also serving as educators.Five facilitators for TCM integration were identified:safety,recognition,policy support,accessibility,and treatment guidelines.Barriers included:safety concerns,lack of research,insufficient TCM knowledge among WM practitioners,attitudinal barriers,limited access,and inconvenience.Conclusion:Our review highlights the potential of TCM to enrich interdisciplinary teams in Western medical settings.Although there are successful integration models,significant barriers persist,including cost disparities and insufficient research.To achieve seamless integration,a multi-faceted approach that includes research collaboration,equitable policies,enhanced interprofessional education,and efforts to shift societal perceptions is essential.
摘要The integration of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)and Western medicine has shaped clinical practice in China for decades,largely through pragmatic collaboration,combining distinct diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to optimize patient care.With advances in data science,systems biology and artificial intelligence,a new phase of integration is emerging.These technologies are enabling a shift from viewing TCM through the lens of modern clinical medicine to recognizing that TCM's holistic perspective is a driver for future medical innovation.We outline a framework for future medicine,an integration of medical paradigms that is built around a new system of classification,combination therapeutics,and molecular dynamics.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41602161,92255302)the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(Project No.2016ZX05033)Sinopec Science and Technology Development Project(Project No.P18089-1,P22085).
摘要The Western Sichuan Foreland Basin(WSFB)in South China,a prolific hydrocarbon province,exhibits complex structural deformation influenced by Triassic salt tectonics.This paper integrates seismic data and well data to elucidate the role of Middle-Lower Triassic evaporite layers in shaping basin structures,focusing on Xinchang Tectonic Zone(XTZ).Salt layers facilitated decoupled deformation between supra-and sub-salt sequences,forming salt pillows and fault-related folds.Three distinct structural trends were identified in XTZ.Key findings reveal that salt thickness variations correlate with deformation styles:thicker salt promoted detachment folding,while thinner salt led to hard-linked fault systems.Sub-salt E-NE trending reverse faults formed horsetail terminations associated with the Pengzhou faults(PzF),deviating from the primary Longmenshan thrust belt(LmsTB)orientation.Structural evolution occurred in three stages:(1)Indosinian salt deposition and foreland basin initiation;(2)Yanshanian eastward propagation of thrust systems with salt-driven detachment folding;(3)Himalayan reactivation overprinting earlier structures with sub-NS trending folds.This work establishes a direct link between salt layers and structural traps,demonstrating how salt acted as a critical detachment layer during multi-stage compression.Results provide insights into the gas exploration of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation,emphasizing the importance of salt-influenced deformation in foreland basin systems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(Grant Nos:41890831 and 42172214)the MOST Special Fund from the State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics,Northwest University.
摘要This study provides new evidence for a significant Neoproterozoic tectono-thermal event in the southern Dharwar Craton,based on U-Pb dating of rutile and monazite from metamorphic rocks of the Sargur Group.Trace element analysis of rutile in garnet-bearing amphibolite,amphibolite,garnet-bearing staurolite-kyanite schist,and grunerite-garnet schist suggests that their protoliths were primarily basaltic rocks,sediments with mafic component,pelitic sediments,and mixed sediments with both mafic and felsic components,respectively.Rutile U-Pb ages of 625±22 Ma(garnet-bearing amphibolite),752±5.1 Ma(amphibolite),836±4 Ma to 663±26 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist)and 860±13 Ma(grunerite-garnet schist),along with a monazite U-Pb age of 789±4.4 Ma(garnet-bearing staurolite kyanite schist),record a significant Neoproterozoic(860-625 Ma)tectono-thermal event along the southern margin of the western Dharwar Craton.This event is most likely associated with aborted rift-related alkaline magmatism along the northern margin of the Southern Granulite Terrane(SGT)and the southern margin of the Dharwar Craton.Given the lack of direct evidence for the assembly of the Rodinia supercontinent in the Dharwar Craton and SGT,this Neoproterozoic event is unlikely to be related to the breakup of Rodinia.
基金supported by the CAS Strategic Priority Research Program(No.XDB0760102),the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2022YFF0802501)the Major Science and Technology Infrastructure Maintenance and Transformation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan-Phospherus Project(No.23YF1426200)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFE0212200).
摘要In winter 2018,an aerosol physicochemical experiment was conducted in the Western Pacific Ocean(WPO)aboard the Research Vessel KEXUE of Chinese Academy of Sciences.This study systematically investigated both natural and anthropogenic effects on marine aerosols optical properties,as well as the applicability of multi-satellite products and IMPROVE equation.The averaged aerosol optical depth(AOD500 nm)was 0.31±0.16 andÅngström exponent440–675 nm was 0.29±0.30.In offshore China,significant anthropogenic emissions affected the marine environment.In remote WPO,dust aerosols transported from northern China,Siberia,Central Asia,and those settling from the upper troposphere originating from north Africa,Arabian peninsula,and western India,were dominant.The spatial trends of AOD were opposite in the mid-latitude and southern seas of WPO.The highest AOD,0.32±0.23,appeared along the coast of South Asia at mid-latitude,decreasing from offshore seas to remote oceans.In low-latitude and equatorial seas,AOD significantly increased from coast to remote oceans.Ångström exponent dropped significantly from the coast to remote oceans as anthropogenic influence diminished across the entire WPO.Correlation analysis showed that both MODIS-C6 and Himawari AOD prod-ucts showed similar applicability in coastal urban areas,while Himawari AOD is highly recommended for coastal background and marine environment due to its finer resolution.The extinction coefficient derived from PM2.5 chemical compositions using IMPROVE algorithm exhibited a significant correlation(R2=0.58)with the con-currently measured AOD in the absence of long-distance transport,suggesting that the IMPROVE is a reasonable proxy of the columnar average of marine aerosol extinctions free from transport influences.
基金funded by the Deep Earth Probe and Mineral Resources Exploration-National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2024zD1003604)the Sinopec Science and TechnologyResearch Programs(No.P25124 and No.P25075).
摘要The formation of high-temperature geothermal systems is widely regarded as inextricably linked to magmatic or volcanic activity,given that both magmatism and volcanism are indicative of extreme high temperatures.However,we cannot rule out the possibility of existence of high-temperature geothermal system in non-magmatic or near-volcanic areas,which is one of the key focuses of research on geothermal system genesis.Taking geothermal fields in western Yunnan as the research objects,we found that the geothermal fluids in Tengchong Rehai(RH),Ruidian(RD),and Mangshi(MS)are rich in Cl and Li.Analysis of the 3 He/4 He isotope ratios in geothermal gases andδ13 C-CO2 revealed that mantlederived helium accounts for a large proportion of the gases in the RH hot springs(over 20%),while it is in the range of 5%–20%in RD and MS,and less than 3%in Jinghong Basin.The mantle-derived CO2 is over 80%in RH,24%in RD,and 18%in MS.It is found that the geothermal fields in Tengchong(RH and RD)and Ruili(RL)are affected by magma-derived volatile components,whereas thos in Yunxian(YX),Jinghong(JH),Lincang(LC),MS,and Lianghe(LH)show no such influence.Based on Na-K-Mg cation geothermometry,the reservoir temperatures were accurately determined to be 260℃ for RH in Tengchong,approximately 220℃ for RD and RL,200℃ for YX,and 180℃ for JH.A comprehensive geochemical analysis of geothermal fluids in western Yunnan not only indicates the origin of the regional geothermal system,but also confirms the presence of non-magmatic high-temperature geothermal systems in YX and JH,positioning these areas as promising targets for deep geothermal exploration.Further,these findings indicate that the genesis of the geothermal systems in this region exhibits spatial heterogeneity and differences in heat source characteristics,which are controlled by tectonic differences.
基金supported by the Tianshan Talent Training Program(2023TSYCCX0002)Outstanding Graduate Innovation Project of Xinjiang University:“Genesis and Exploration Significance of Carboniferous Volcanic Rocks in the Kebai Fault Zone,West Junggar”(XJDX2025YJS108)Key Research and Development Plan of Xinjiang Autonomous Region“Establishment of Xinjiang Coalbed Methane Geological Evaluation Standards”project(2017B03019-1)。
摘要The Late Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the Junggar Basin played a critical role in the formation of its oil and gas resources;however,as most of the basin is covered by desert,the evolutionary process remains controversial.In this study,we present a comprehensive analysis of the rock associations,petrography,ages,and systematic elemental and isotopic compositions of Carboniferous volcanic rocks obtained from drilling holes along the western margin of the basin,aiming to better constrain the late Paleozoic tectonic evolution of this region.Two zircon samples,from tuff and andesite layers,yielded concordant ages of 316.8±1.7 and 321.7±1.8 Ma,respectively,indicating intense volcanic eruptions during the Late Carboniferous.The analyzed volcanic rocks exhibited sodic calc-alkaline affinities,with SiO2content ranging from 53.46 to 61.57 wt%,TiO2content from 0.75 to 1.20 wt%,and a significantly higher Na2O content than that of K2O.In terms of trace elements,they showed variable enrichment in light rare earth elements((La/Yb)N=2.72 to 7.89)and large ion lithophile elements such as Ba,Th,U,and Sr.Low Cr(0.67-65.72)and Ni(0.86-34.90)contents,together with significant negative Eu anomalies(δEu=0.17 to 0.35),suggest variable fractionation of the primitive magma prior to eruption.All these features,combined with prominent Nb-Ta depletions in PM-normalized incompatible element spider diagrams,unambiguously indicate their genetic relationship with a subduction environment.However,the volcanic rocks showed low initial(87Sr/86Sr)i values(0.7039-0.7057)and positiveεNd(t)values(7.5-8.0).Moreover,the combined(208Pb/204Pb)i ranged from 37.7295 to 37.7851,(207Pb/204Pb)i ranged from15.4935 to 15.5037,and(206Pb/204Pb)i ranged from 17.8910 to 17.9254,indicating that their primitive magma originated from an extremely depleted mantle source with crustal contamination.Integrating this study with regional geology,we propose that the volcanic rocks in the Kebai Fault Zone were most likely formed in a back-arc basin setting induced by ridge subduction.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 42230406 and 42376223Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent under contract No.2025ZB286。
摘要Phytoplankton blooms in the western North Pacific exhibit high diversity with complex underlying regulatory mechanisms.This study applies a quantum graph-theoretic framework combining continuous-time quantum walk(CTQW)with vector autoregressive(VAR)models to identify dominant phytoplankton blooms pathways and regulatory shifts across eight large marine ecosystems.Unlike traditional modal decomposition methods,the CTQW framework is applied here as a mathematical network tool that intrinsically captures inter-scale coupling.This is achieved through the constructive and destructive interference of probability amplitudes among multiple transport pathways,analogous to wave propagation,enabling a synergistic reconstruction of multi-scale variability.Modal analysis reveals a seasonal alternation in control between the Kuroshio and Oyashio currents.Sub-seasonal feedbacks,including wind mixing and nutrient recirculation,further structure this asymmetry.Notably,the Yellow Sea exhibits a“missing mode”pattern,absent from shared connectivity modes,highlighting its isolation due to terrestrial drivers and coastal currents.These findings demonstrate that CTQW-VAR not only captures multiscale signal propagation but also resolves cross-scale coupling and structural disconnections within the regional connectivity network.This approach advances bloom predictability by integrating physical connectivity and ecological coupling,providing a transferable framework for marine ecosystem monitoring under climate variability.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFF1303405).
摘要Compared with traditional energy sources,wind power has a lower environmental impact.However,emissions are still generated across the life cycle of wind turbines,from production to recycling.As wind power rapidly develops and deployment increases,these impacts are becoming increasingly evident.A comprehensive understanding of these impacts is crucial for sustainable development.Based on the harmonization of previous detailed life cycle assessment(LCA)studies,this study develops a simplified LCA model that estimates the life cycle environmental impacts of wind turbines based on their nominal power.Using this simplified LCA model,we assess the global warming potential(GWP),acidification potential(AP),and cumulative energy demand(CED)of wind power at the regional scale for 2022 and under three future scenarios(high-power wind turbine promotion,reduced wind curtailment,and a comprehensive development scenario).The results indicate that in 2022,the life cycle GWP,AP,and CED of wind power in western China were 10.76 g CO2 eq/kWh,0.177 g SO2 eq/kWh,and 17.6 kJ/kWh,respectively.Scenario simulations suggest that reducing wind curtailment is the most effective approach for reducing emissions in Inner Mongolia,Gansu,Qinghai,Ningxia,and Xinjiang,producing average decreases of 8.64%in GWP,8.39%in AP,and 9.26%in CED.In contrast,for Guangxi,Chongqing,Sichuan,Guizhou,Yunnan,Xizang,and Shaanxi,the promotion of high-power wind turbines provides greater environmental benefits than reducing curtailment,producing average decreases of 3.45%,3.09%,and 4.29%in GWP,AP,and CED,respectively.These findings help clarify the environmental impact of wind power across its life cycle at the regional scale and provide theoretical references for the direction of future wind power development and the formulation of related policies.
摘要BACKGROUND Advanced pancreatic cancer(PC)is associated with a poor prognosis.The integration of Chinese and Western medicine(ICWM)has shown promising clinical efficacy.Nonetheless,the existing body of research assessing the efficacy and safety of this integrative approach is limited,hindering the provision of robust evidence-based support for clinical decision-making.AIM To assess the short-term and long-term efficacy and safety of ICWM compared with Western medicine(WM)as a standalone treatment for advanced PC.METHODS We enrolled 136 patients with advanced PC admitted to Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Henan Provincial People’s Hospital from 2019 to 2024.Patients were randomly assigned to the ICWM or WM group(n=66 or n=70,respectively)according to treatment modality.The long-term efficacy was evaluated using survival analyses.Short-term efficacy was assessed by analyzing the tumor response,serum tumor markers,and immune function before and after treatment.Treatment safety was assessed by monitoring bone marrow suppression and hepatic and renal function impairment.RESULTS The median overall survival was 12.91 months and 10.64 months in the ICWM and WM groups,while the median progression-free survival was 5.12 months and 3.55 months,respectively.The disease control rate was significantly higher in the ICWM group than that in the the WM group,while the myelosuppression was significantly milder.The serum tumor markers carbohydrate antigen(CA)19-9 and CA125 showed a significant downward trend before and after treatment in the ICWM group,whereas only CA19-9 showed a significant decrease in the WM group.Post-treatment,both groups showed an upward trend in natural killer cells and CD3+,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+lymphocytes compared with pre-treatment,with the ICWM group exhibiting a more pronounced increase.The two groups showed no significant differences in hepatic and renal function impairment.CONCLUSION ICWM extended survival in patients with advanced PC,improved long-term efficacy,controlled local lesions,reduced serum tumor markers,enhanced immune function,and improved short-term outcomes,with a favorable safety profile.
基金Science and Technology Talent Project of Shanghai Meteorological Service(KJRC202408)National Natural Science Foundation of China(41875059,41875071)+1 种基金AI for Science Program,Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization(2025-GZL-RGZN-BTBX-02034)Youth Innovation Team of China Meteorological Administration(CMA2024QN02)。
摘要Downdrafts tend to suppress convection under the influence of the western Pacific subtropical high(WPSH);however,local short-term heavy rainfall(STHR)events still occur frequently in coastal cities,and predicting the convective initiation(CI)of such processes remains challenging.Based on ERA5 reanalysis data and an automatic weather station(AWS)network,the meteorological conditions of STHR and non-rainfall(NR)events were compared and analyzed using hourly synthesis analysis methods.The findings are as follows.(1)Suppression by the WPSH results in stronger vertical upward motion during STHR events,with-0.04≤ω≤-0.03 Pa s-1,than during NR events,with -0.03≤ω≤-0.015 Pa s-1.(2)STHR events,with over 80% AWSs≥38℃,exhibit quicker temperature rises,higher peak temperatures,and more extensive areas of heat coverage compared to NR events,with only 16.5%AWSs≥38℃.(3)STHR events,with a convergence of the Q vector divergence of-0.4×10-11hPa-1s-3,compared to NR events,with a convergence of the Q vector divergence of-0.2×10-11hPa-1s-3,are also accompanied by more intense surface convergence and upward motion,conditions which reveal the significance of local dynamics in triggering such weather events.(4)The weaker suppressive effect of the WPSH,combined with a significant mesoscale thermodynamic force near the ground,creates a multiscale resonance effect,which is a key condition for triggering local convection.(5)The lower temperature–dew point temperature spread(T-Td)at 2 m and relative humidity below 850 hPa for STHR events indicate that moisture conditions are sufficient,but not necessary,for triggering local convection.This study provides new insights into CI mechanisms under the influence of the WPSH for STHR events,thus offering important clues for future improvements in forecasting capabilities.
基金The National University of Mongolia,No.P2024-4814The Mongolian Science and Technology Foundation,No.CHN-2022/274The‘Chey Institute for Advanced Studies’International Scholar Exchange Fellowship for the Academic Year of 2025-2026。
摘要This study investigates climate-and human-induced hydrological changes in the Zavkhan River-Khyargas Lake Basin,a highly sensitive arid and semi-arid region of Central Asia.Using Mann-Kendall,innovative trend analysis,and Sen's slope estimation methods,historical climate trends(1980-2100)were analyzed,while land cover changes represented human impacts.Future projections were simulated using the MIROC model with Shared Socioeconomic Pathways(SSPs)and the Tank model.Results show that during the past 40 years,air temperature significantly increased(Z=3.93***),while precipitation(Z=-1.54*)and river flow(Z=-1.73*)both declined.The Khyargas Lake water level dropped markedly(Z=-5.57***).Land cover analysis reveals expanded cropland and impervious areas due to human activity.Under the SSP1.26 scenario,which assumes minimal climate change,air temperature is projected to rise by 2.0℃,precipitation by 21.8 mm,and river discharge by 1.61 m3/s between 2000 and 2100.These findings indicate that both global warming and intensified land use have substantially altered hydrological and climatic processes in the basin,highlighting the vulnerability of western Mongolia's water resources to combined climatic and anthropogenic influence.
摘要Paper-cutting artist Xie Yun hosts paper-cutting workshops,and runs an art studio,in Toronto,Canada.Rooted in traditional Chinese paper-cutting techniques,she skillfully incorporates Western artistic concepts as she explores a fusion of Chinese and Western artistic expression-through innovation,while at the same time preserving tradition.She pursues her artistic dream in diverse ways;of course,she ensures her techniques allow the beauty of traditional Chinese culture to shine in her adopted homeland.
基金Department,Geology,Banaras Hindu University for providing necessary facilities to carry out this researchUGC for non net-RF Grant(2021-22/OH/31)Institution of Eminence(IoE),BHU(Card No 0256)for financial support.
摘要Textural analysis of pyrite has been carried out in the lignites of Kachchh Basin to decipher its micro-morphological character.The study entails the intermediate stage and authigenic sunflower structured pyrite.The origin,characteristics,shape and distribution of pyrite within Tertiary lignites has been comprehensively explored through petrography,ultimate analysis and scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM).Along with the sunflower structure,the study has also revealed the presence of variouspyrite-textures of such as pyrite-framboids,massive type of pyrite,discrete-pyrite,fissure and cavity filling pyrite,disseminated pyrite gains,euhedral pyrite and subhedral pyrite of which the dominating one is framboidal pyrite.Wide variation in the size of framboidal pyrite(6µm–11µm)indicates epigenetic process of its formation and the deposition of lignite in a suboxic/dysoxic environment.The presence of high sulfur concentration in lignite is further suggestive of a marine origin.The initial study indicates that the lignite in western Kachchh is not significantly agreeable to beneficiation,whether through physical or biological method and also prone to spontaneous combustion that leads to environmental issues.In addition,close association of pyrite with macerals also sheds light on the influence and active participation of organic matter in the pyrite formation.
基金supported by the Department of Biotechnology,Ministry of Science and Technology,Govt.India,under grant No.BT/Coord.Ⅱ/10/02/2016/22.03.2018the Indian Council of Social Science Research,New Delhi,India,for providing a short-term doctoral fellowship(RFD/Short-Term/2022-23/ENV/ST/66)。
摘要Understanding spatial patterns of plant species diversity and the factors(e.g.,climate and human)that drive these patterns is essential for biodiversity conservation.We used data from 1700.1-ha forest plots in the Shettihalli tropical forest landscape of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot,India,to analyse tree community composition and the drivers of α-diversity(Shannon)andβ-diversity(LCBD).Compositional patterns were visualized using Non-Metric Multidimensional Scaling(NMDS),and hybrid feature selection with structural equation modeling(SEM)was employed to evaluate the direct and indirect effects of environmental variables on diversity.NMDS identified four distinct forest types in the Shettihalli landscape:semi-evergreen,dry deciduous,moist deciduous,and plantation forests,each with distinct plant composition.Shannon diversity and ecological uniqueness was significantly higher in semi-evergreen forest than in deciduous forest plots.The SEMs explained about 79%and 39–45%of the variation in α-diversity andβ-diversity.Our analysis indicated that current diversity patterns result from multiple processes,with structure,disturbance,and edaphic parameters exerting the strongest direct and indirect effects onα-diversity.β-diversity,in contrast,was largely influenced by climate,topography,stand structure,and edaphic factors.Overall,our findings indicate that various factors(e.g.,climate,topography,and human disturbance)interact to shape tree diversity patterns in tropical forests.These findings will help develop unique conservation and management strategies for distinct forest types in tropical forest ecosystems.
摘要Enigmatic shear zone-related mega quartzmagnetite veins,hosted by Neoproterozoic granitoids of the Central African Fold Belt(CAFB)in Mayo Binka,western Cameroon,are investigated using new field,ore microscopy,bulk-rock geochemistry,and magnetite microchemical datasets to elucidate their origin and deposit type.Magnetite is paragenetically the earliest Fe-oxide phase in the Mayo Binka prospect.Its partial replacement by mechanically twinned specular hematite and martite,along with ilmenite exsolution textures,indicates hydrothermal processes.The magnetite ores are characterized by high Fe2O3(~81 wt%)and low SiO2(~15.7 wt%),Al2O3(~0.48 wt%),TiO2(~0.01 wt%),and P2O5(~0.03 wt%)contents.The rare earth element(REE)signature,marked by low ΣREE content(~12.62 ppm),enrichment in LREE(La/YbCN~4.16)over HREE(Gd/YbCN~1.48),a slight negative Eu anomaly(~0.97),and a strong negative La anomaly(~0.52),suggests elevated-temperature,igneous origin for the magnetite deposits rather than sedimentary.Magnetite microchemistry reveals high concentrations of Ti(~16 wt%),V(~3881 ppm),Al(~12,031 ppm),Mn(~3058 ppm),and Ga(~39 ppm),indicating magmatic crystallization under low oxygen fugacity(fO2)in contrast to the hydrothermal signatures shown by petrographic observations.Trace elementbased discrimination diagrams classify the Mayo Binka prospect as an Fe-Ti-V magmatic magnetite deposit.Field association with granitoids,fault rocks,and metavocanosedimentary rocks(schist,amphibolite,gneiss,and quartzite),coupled with petrographic,mineralogical,and geochemical datasets,suggests that the Mayo Binka massive ferriferous veins likely formed in a complex geodynamic continental back-arc setting,where magmatic sedimentary and tectonic processes controlled the localization and evolution of the mineralization.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China under contract No.2024YFD2400200。
摘要Bigeye tuna(Thunnus obesus,BET)is of significant importance in global pelagic fisheries.Its population distribution and abundance are susceptible to oceanographic changes induced by climate oscillations,often exhibiting a notable lag effect.To investigate the response of adult BET in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean(WCPO)to climate oscillations and their lag effects,this study applied a generalized additive model(GAM)to analyze the effect of climate indices,including the Oceanic Niño Index(ONI),the Pacific Decadal Oscillation(PDO)index,the Dipole Mode Index(DMI),and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation(AMO),on Catch Per Unit Effort(CPUE)of longline fishery during1978–2021.A lag window of 0–96 month was applied based on the age distribution of BET CPUE in the WCPO.Each climate index was first examined individually,followed by the inclusion of a second index and their interaction terms.The results indicate that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation(ENSO)is the climate oscillation most strongly correlated with WCPO BET dynamics;the model incorporating ENSO(with lags of 0 month,1 month,and 42 month)demonstrated superior performance,followed by the AMO.These oscillations exerted both short and long-term impacts on BET CPUE.Furthermore,incorporating interaction terms significantly improved model fit,shifting the optimal ONI lag for BET CPUE from 0 to 42 month and demonstrating that climatic teleconnections amplify lagged responses.This study provides novel insights into the mechanisms driving BET population dynamics in the WCPO,offering a methodological framework for future research on resource variability in commercially-and ecologically-important species.
摘要Active faults play a critical role in controlling landslide hazards,particularly in orogenic belts such as the western Himalayas,where landslides pose a persistent threat to lives and infrastructure.This hazard became evident during and after the 2005 Kashmir earthquake,which ruptured along the Bagh-Balakot Fault(BBF).This study investigates the spatiotemporal influence of the BBF on landslide distribution from 2006 to 2024 using multi-temporal landslide susceptibility mapping and spatial analysis.Two comprehensive landslide inventories were developed for the pre-and post-decadal periods,LSI-2013(2006-2013)and LSI-2024(2014-2024),using high-resolution remote sensing and field validation.Landslide susceptibility was assessed using Logistic Regression(LR)and Random Forest(RF)models,incorporating eleven conditioning factors screened for multicollinearity using Pearson correlation and VIF analyses based on a 70/30 split of landslide and nonlandslide points into training and testing datasets.The results indicate that the RF model consistently outperformed LR,achieving higher predictive accuracies with area under the curve(AUC)values of 0.91(LSI-2013)and 0.90(LSI-2024).Maximum landslide densities of 4.0 and 2.2 landslides/km²were recorded within the 0-250 m and 250-500 m buffers of the BBF,respectively.This pronounced localized clustering remains significantly higher within 1 km along the BBF across both temporal inventories,underscoring the long-term geomorphic influence of fault activity,particularly along its northern segment.In contrast,areas distal to the fault exhibit an overall temporal decline in landslide susceptibility from 2013 to 2024,reflecting progressive post-seismic slope stabilization following the 2005 earthquake.The multi-temporal landslide susceptibility maps clearly demonstrate the persistent fault-controlled susceptibility patterns and evolving nature of landslide hazard in this region.Ultimately,this study provides comprehensive site-specific spatial guidance for landslide hazard assessment and offers insights for informed land-use planning and risk mitigation in tectonically active regions of the western Himalayas.
基金Project(42207445)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(kq2404013)supported by the Changsha Municipal Key Special Projects,China+1 种基金Project(02013015001)supported by the Hunan Provincial Department of Agriculture,ChinaProject(ZR2021QD017)supported by the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China。
摘要The Western Dongting Lake area,a biodiversity hotspot under traditional farming,has long suffered heavy metal pollution.In this study,the concentrations of As,Cd,Cr,Hg,and Pb in agricultural soils were determined and ecological risks were evaluated using both the hazard quotient(HQ)model and the probabilistic ecological risk assessment(PERA)model.The results showed that HQ suggested slight or negligible risks,whereas PERA indicated consistently high and unacceptable risks.This discrepancy arose because HQ criteria are derived from human health thresholds and provide only deterministic estimates,whereas PERA incorporates species-specific predicted no-effect concentration(P NEC),environmental variability,and uncertainty,thereby providing more precise and site-specific risk assessments and assigning probabilities.By applying a tiered PERA model,our study highlights its novelty and superiority in ecological risk characterization,providing critical guidance for soil management and ecological protection in contaminated farmlands.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China [grant number 2023YFF0807000]。
摘要Based on datasets from the International Best-Track Archive for Climate Stewardship(IBTrACS)and the fifth major global reanalysis produced by ECMWF(ERA5),the authors found that 29%of tropical cyclones(TCs)in the western North Pacific underwent extratropical transition(ET)from 1979 to 2022,with the frequency of ET events showing a slow decreasing trend.The extratropical transition tropical cyclones(ETCs)are classified into four clusters using the k-means clustering method based on their track patterns:recurving ETCs,westward ETCs,northwestward ETCs,and abnormal track ETCs.The transition process of recurving ETCs mostly occurs after the recurvature is completed,while 63.7%of the westward ETCs complete their transition after landfall.Abnormal track ETCs undergo transition over high-latitude oceans.Northwestward ETCs have the longest duration and slowest transition speed during the ET period,resulting in a prolonged impact.The ET process occurs at the edges of the western Pacific subtropical high(WPSH),with higher frequency during westward extension and lower during eastward retreat.While westward ETCs transition through surface friction effects,others complete ET in the northwest baroclinic zone of the WPSH.