Publications by authors named "Meng Na"

Wetlands, one of the largest source of methane (CH) on Earth, are undergoing extensive disturbance globally, resulting in profound impacts on global changes. This study conducted a comprehensive global meta-analysis of field studies to assess the effects of wetland disturbance on CH emissions and the key factors influencing these changes. Our analysis indicates that while CH emissions generally decrease following wetland disturbance, the global warming potential does not necessarily diminish compared to that of natural wetlands.

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Investigating responses of soil greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to vegetation restoration is important for global warming mitigation. On the Loess Plateau, a wide range of vegetation restoration strategies have been implemented to control land degradation. However, the thorough quantification of soil GHG emissions triggered by different modes of vegetation restoration is insufficient.

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In recent years, graphene oxide (GO)-based two-dimensional (2D) laminar membranes have attracted considerable attention because of their unique well-defined nanochannels and deliver a wide range of molecular separation properties and fundamentals. However, the practical application of 2D GO layered membranes suffers from instability in aqueous solutions as the interlayer -spacing of GO membranes is prone to expansion caused by the hydration effect. In this study, the effects of the ethylenediamine (EDA) addition amount on the structure, crosslinking mechanism and separation performance of GO membranes were investigated systematically, and membrane performance was evaluated using water permeability and dye/salt rejection tests.

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This study explores the interplay between Self-Determination (SDT), relatedness, and teaching presence and CoI's presence (teaching, cognitive, and social) in the context of online educational settings within China. Specifically, the study employs the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to investigate the interaction between SDT (Self-Determination, relatedness, and competence) and the perceived learning outcomes (autonomy, competence, and perceived learning). The underlying structure of the study's conceptual framework was analyzed through the measurement model and the discriminant validity assessment.

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  • The study investigates how different areas of the hippocampus use sleep oscillations during NREM sleep to aid memory consolidation, particularly focusing on delta waves and spindle activity.
  • Using data from 25 epilepsy patients with intracranial recordings, it reveals that various hippocampal subfields (DG/CA3, CA1, and SUB) display significant delta and spindle power during NREM sleep and that these areas interact in complex ways.
  • The findings indicate that while the DG/CA3 region shows strong coupling between different oscillations, CA1 and SUB demonstrate more precise coordination, ultimately enhancing synaptic plasticity and information transfer during sleep.
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Recently, Ru single atoms supported on carbon nanomaterials have demonstrated ultrahigh activity for acid hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), however their neutral HER activity remains low due to the sluggish kinetics for both the water dissociation step to generate H* intermediates and subsequent H* recombination in neutral electrolytes. Here, we synthesize ordered low-coordinated Ru atom arrays confined in Mn oxides (i.e.

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  • The study examines cancer incidence trends in Ma'anshan, China from 2011 to 2018, noting a rising cancer burden without prior data available for the area.
  • The research analyzed cancer registry data to determine age-standardized incidence rates and average annual percentage changes, finding 13,508 cases in males and 9,558 in females over the study period.
  • Results revealed a decline in upper gastrointestinal cancers, while breast, colorectal, and thyroid cancers increased, suggesting a shift in the cancer spectrum in Ma'anshan compared to the national rates.
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Infectious bone defects resulting from surgery, infection, or trauma are a prevalent clinical issue. Current treatments commonly used include systemic antibiotics and autografts or allografts. Nevertheless, therapies come with various disadvantages, including multidrug-resistant bacteria, complications arising from the donor site, and immune rejection, which makes artificial implants desirable.

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Objective: This study examines the impact of parental migration on the psychological well-being and development of left-behind children (LBCs) in Zhejiang, China, within the broader context of the country's rural transformations and urban migration. It investigates how intellectual and relational engagement (RE), autonomy (AUT), competence (COM), and relatedness (RES) contribute to resilience (REL) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) in these children, reflecting on the shift from viewing parental separation merely as a source of trauma to recognizing its potential to foster significant personal growth.

Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional design, the research was conducted in April and May 2023 with 1348 LBCs from a total sample of 4049 students inZhejiang.

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Introduction: Graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles have emerged as a compelling photothermal agent (PHTA) in the realm of photothermal antibacterial therapy, owing to their cost-effectiveness, facile synthesis, and remarkable photostability. Nevertheless, the therapeutic efficacy of GO nanoparticles is commonly hindered by their inherent drawback of low photothermal conversion efficiency (PCE).

Methods: Herein, we engineer the Ag/GO-GelMA platform by growing the Ag on the surface of GO and encapsulating the Ag/GO nanoparticles into the GelMA hydrogels.

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Metal halide perovskites hold great potential for next-generation light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs). Despite significant progress, achieving high-performance PeLEDs hinges on optimizing the interface between the perovskite crystal film and the charge transport layers, especially the buried interface, which serves as the starting point for perovskite growth. Here, we develop a bottom-up perovskite film modulation strategy using formamidine acetate (FAAc) to enhance the buried interface.

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  • * The heat treatment alters the membrane's properties by partially removing oxygen-containing groups, decreasing hydrophilicity, and inhibiting swelling, which enhances membrane performance.
  • * Testing results show the MCE/EDA/RGO membrane achieves a dye rejection rate of over 97% for methylene blue while maintaining a high water flux above 46.58 Lmhbar, with a relatively low salt rejection rate.
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Objective: In the past, the localization of seizure onset zone (SOZ) primarily relied on traditional EEG signal analysis methods. However, due to their limited spatial and temporal resolution, accurately pinpointing neural activity was challenging, thereby restricting their clinical applicability. Compared with traditional EEG signals, SEEG signals have superior spatial and temporal resolution, and can more accurately record neural activity near epileptic foci, making them better suited for studying SOZ.

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Electrochemical co-reduction of nitrate (NO) and carbon dioxide (CO) has been widely regarded as a promising route to produce urea under ambient conditions, however the yield rate of urea has remained limited. Here, we report an atomically ordered intermetallic pallium-zinc (PdZn) electrocatalyst comprising a high density of PdZn pairs for boosting urea electrosynthesis. It is found that Pd and Zn are responsible for the adsorption and activation of NO and CO, respectively, and thus the co-adsorption and co-activation NO and CO are achieved in ordered PdZn pairs.

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Developing biodegradable polyurethane (PU) materials as an alternative to non-degradable petroleum-based PU is a crucial and challenging task. This study utilized lactide as the starting material to synthesize polylactide polyols (PLA-OH). PLA-based polyurethanes (PLA-PUs) were successfully synthesized by introducing PLA-OH into the PU molecular chain.

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The correlation between sports participation and psychological well-being is well-documented, revealing a complex interplay influenced by competition level and cultural context. This is particularly relevant in Korea, where the university sports culture significantly impacts student life. This study evaluates how competitive versus non-competitive sports affect Korean university students' psychological well-being using a quantitative approach with SmartPLS 4 for multi-group analysis.

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Cadmium (Cd) pollution has been rapidly increasing due to the global rise in industries. Cd not only harms the ecological environment but also endangers human health through the food chain and drinking water. Therefore, the remediation of Cd-polluted soil is an imminent issue.

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Objectives: Diquat poisoning is an important public health and social security agency. This study aimed to develop a prognostic model and evaluate the prognostic value of plasma diquat concentration in patients with acute oral diquat poisoning, focusing on how its impact changes over time after poisoning.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study using electronic healthcare reports from the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University.

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Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the potential of USP7 as a target for senolytic therapy and to investigate the molecular mechanism by which its inhibitor selectively induced apoptosis in senescent HDF and enhanced DFU wound healing.

Methods: Clinical samples of DFU were collected to detect the expression of USP7 and aging-related proteins using immunohistochemistry and Western blot. In addition, β-galactosidase staining, qPCR, flow cytometry, ROS and MMP kits, and Western blot were used to analyze the biological functions of P5091 on senescence, cycle, and apoptosis.

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Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has gained significant attention as a therapeutic option for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) because of its multifaceted mechanism of action. It is a lipophilic, lysosomotropic drug, that easily traverses cell membranes and accumulates in lysosomes. Once accumulated, HCQ alkalizes lysosomes within the cytoplasm, thereby disrupting their function and interfering with processes like antigen presentation.

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This study investigates the interplay between emotional competence, self-efficacy, and teaching experience in determining preschool teachers' performance. Drawing on Bandura's Theory of Self-Efficacy, Goleman's Emotional Intelligence Theory, and Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, the research employs a quantitative approach, analyzing responses from preschool teachers in Zhejiang province, China. Key findings reveal that emotional competence significantly predicts teachers' performance and self-efficacy, with self-efficacy further mediating this relationship.

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  • The rise of drug-resistant bacteria and viruses poses a serious global health threat, primarily driven by the behavior of nucleic acids in pathogens.
  • An innovative electrospun membrane made from imidazolium-type poly(ionic liquid) and porphyrin (PIL-P), enhanced with cerium (IV) ions (PIL-P-Ce), demonstrates effective antimicrobial properties, targeting various microorganisms and breaking down their resistance genes when exposed to light.
  • In animal models, PIL-P-Ce combines the benefits of a cationic polymer, photocatalytic action, and mimicking nuclease activity, while exhibiting low toxicity to healthy tissues, positioning it as a promising eco-friendly wound dressing solution in clinical environments.
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  • High-entropy Fe-based spinel oxide nanosheets (AFeO), measuring approximately 4.3 nm in thickness, are developed to enhance electrocatalytic performance by increasing surface area and active sites.
  • These nanosheets show a reduced bandgap compared to typical Fe-based spinel oxides, allowing for a transition from semiconductor to metalloid properties.
  • As a result, AFeO exhibits superior performance in nitrate reduction to ammonia, achieving a yield rate of about 2.1 mmol h cm at -0.5 V, primarily driven by the optimized adsorption on Fe sites.
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Bacteria-infected wound healing has attracted widespread attention in biomedical engineering. Wound dressing is a potential strategy for repairing infectious wounds. However, the development of wound dressing with appropriate physiochemical, antibacterial, and hemostatic properties, remains challenging.

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