Comparative analysis of volume growth processes of Masson pine and Chinese fir forests in different regions of southern China.

Masson pine ( Lamb.) and Chinese fir ( (Lamb.) Hook.

Complete Mitochondrial Genome of (Hymenoptera: Apidae) from Two Geographical Regions: Insights into Structure and Genetic Differentiation.

The honeybee plays a crucial role as a pollinator, contributing significantly to biodiversity and supporting ecological processes [...

Estimation of the wetting induced settlement of loess soils from the wetting soil-water characteristic curve.

Collapsible loess soils, known for their significant volume reduction upon the wetting, pose critical challenges in the geotechnical engineering. The estimation of the wetting-induced settlement is crucial for the foundation design and the determination of the negative skin friction on the pile. In this paper, a new method is proposed to estimate the wetting induced collapse from the wetting soil-water characteristic curve (SWCC) and the index properties of the loess soils.

Indicator-based tuberculosis infection control assessments with knowledge, attitudes, and practices evaluations among health facilities in China, 2017 to 2019.

Background: Tuberculosis Building and Strengthening Infection Control Strategies (TB BASICS) aimed to achieve improvements in TB infection prevention and control (IPC) through structured training and mentorship.

Methods: TB BASICS was implemented in 6 Chinese provinces from 2017 to 2019. Standardized, facility-based risk assessments tailored to inpatient, laboratory, and outpatient departments were conducted quarterly for 18months.

Digital Pathology-based Artificial Intelligence Biomarker Validation in Metastatic Prostate Cancer.

Background And Objective: Owing to the expansion of treatment options for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) and an appreciation of clinical subgroups with differential prognosis and treatment responses, prognostic and predictive biomarkers are needed to personalize care in this setting. Our aim was to evaluate a multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI) biomarker for prognostic ability in mHSPC.

Methods: We used data from the phase 3 CHAARTED trial; 456/790 patients with mHSPC had evaluable digital histopathology images and requisite clinical variables to generate MMAI scores for inclusion in our analysis.

A Novel Matrix-Free Hyperfluorescent System Based on Anti-Quenching TADF Host for High Color Purity MR-TADF Emitters.

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) based on hyperfluorescent system have attracted widespread attention due to their ability to simultaneously achieve improvements in efficiency, lifetime, and color purity by combining the advantages of high exciton utilization sensitizers and high-color purity emitters. Traditional hyperfluorescent systems typically involve three or four components and are severely sensitive to the doping concentration (≈0.5 wt%) of a terminal emitter, which inevitably causes high costs and difficulties in reproducibility.

The Confinement Behavior and Mechanistic Insights of Organic Phase Change Material Encapsulated in Wood Morphology Genetic Nanostructures for Thermal Energy Storage.

Wood, a renewable and abundant biomass resource, holds substantial promise as an encapsulation matrix for thermal energy storage (TES) applications involving phase change materials (PCMs). However, practical implementations often reveal a disparity between observed and theoretical phase change enthalpy values of wood-derived composite PCMs (CPCMs). This study systematically explores the confinement behavior of organic PCMs encapsulated in a delignified balsa wood matrix with morphology genetic nanostructure, characterized by a specific surface area of 25.

25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Improves Cardiac Metabolic Adaption, Mitochondrial Biogenetics, and Redox Status to Ameliorate Pathological Remodeling and Functional Failure in Obese Chickens.

Broiler breeder hens allowed ad libitum (Ad) feed intake developed obesity and cardiac pathogenesis and thereby were susceptible to sudden death. A supplement of 69 µg 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D3)/kg feed rescued the livability of feed-restricted (R) and Ad-hens (mortality; 6.7% vs.

A Solid Electrolyte Based on Sodium-Doped LiNaTiO with PVDF for Solid State Lithium Metal Battery.

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) present a potential pathway for advancing next-generation lithium batteries, characterized by exceptional energy density and enhanced safety performance. Solid-state electrolytes have been extensively researched, yet an affordable option with outstanding electrochemical performance is still lacking. In this work, LiNaTiO (LNTO)-based composite solid electrolytes (CSEs) were developed to enhance the interface stability and electronic insulation.

Development and Validation of a Novel Classification System and Prognostic Model for Open Traumatic Brain Injury: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Open traumatic brain injury (OTBI) is associated with high mortality and morbidity; however, the classification of these injuries and the determination of patient prognosis remain uncertain, hindering the selection of optimal treatment strategies. This study aimed to develop and validate a novel OTBI classification system and a prognostic model for poor prognosis.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with isolated OTBI who received treatment at three large medical centers in China between January 2020 and June 2022 as the training set.

In Situ Optical Observation of Lithium Dendrite Pattern in Solid Polymer Electrolytes.

Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have been treated as a viable solution to build high-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) at the industrial level, bypassing the safety and energy density dilemmas experienced by today's lithium-ion battery technology. To promote a wider application of SPEs-based SSLMBs, the chemical and electrochemical characteristics of lithium metal (Li°) electrode in SPEs have to be clearly elucidated. In this work, the morphological evolution of Li° electrode in the SPEs-based SSLMBs is comprehensively investigated, via a customized electrochemical cell allowing optical microscopic analyses.

Universal synthesis of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloys with modulable electrocatalytic CO reduction products.

We present a universal preparation method for synthesizing a range of pure-phase IB-group Sn-based alloy catalysts (CuSn, AgSn, and AuSn) for electrochemical reduction of CO to C product. The selectivity can be widely adjusted by altering metal composition and potential, improving the understanding of the structure-activity relationship in various Sn-based alloys.

Three new coumarins from with potential anti-inflammatory activity.

Three previously undescribed coumarins (-) were obtained from the roots of . Their chemical structures were elucidated using a variety of spectroscopic techniques and chemical calculations. The inhibitory effects of these new compounds on NO production and pro-inflammatory factors (, , and ) in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.

Alanine Production by Chemical Upcycling of Polylactic Acid Waste Over Fe-Doped Ru/CeO.

Biodegradable polyesters, such as polylactic acid (PLA), is one of the most promising plastics with great potential to contribute to enabling a sustainable global circular economy. However, the efficient chemical upcycling of PLA plastic waste into high-value chemicals remains a grand challenge. Herein, a series of Ru/CeFeO catalysts with varying Ru loadings were developed for the catalytic amination of PLA plastic waste to alanine in the presence of ammonia.

Single molecule measurements of microRNAs in the serum of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Background: microRNAs (miRNAs) were recognized as a promising source of diagnostic biomarker. Herein, we aim to evaluate the performance of an ultrasensitive method for detecting serum miRNAs using single molecule arrays (Simoa).

Methods: In this study, candidate miRNAs were trained and tested by RT-qPCR in a cohort of PTB patients.

Identification of Degradation Reasons for a CO MEA Electrolyzer Using the Distribution of Relaxation Times Analysis.

The application of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) in electrocatalytic CO reduction (ECOR) technology is an essential step toward industrialization. Nevertheless, the issue of ECOR failure in MEA during extended operation hinders its industrial application. In this work, we employed in situ, nondestructive electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques combined with distribution of relaxation times (DRT) methodology to diagnose the causes of the failure.

Matching supplementary motor area-primary motor cortex paired transcranial magnetic stimulation improves motor dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a single-center, double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial protocol.

Background: Non-invasive neuroregulation techniques have been demonstrated to improve certain motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the currently employed regulatory techniques primarily concentrate on stimulating single target points, neglecting the functional regulation of networks and circuits. The supplementary motor area (SMA) has a significant value in motor control, and its functionality is often impaired in patients with PD.

Rhein-chitosan in situ hydrogel promotes wound healing in diabetic mice.

Chronic inflammation and infection often lead to delayed healing in skin wounds of patients with diabetes, presenting a significant challenge in clinical wound repair. In an effort to tackle this issue, we explored the utilization of the natural compounds Rhein and chitosan in the creation of a crosslinked in situ gel. Developed as Rhein-chitosan in situ hydrogel (CS-Rh gel), this formulation has the ability to gel at body temperature, making it suitable for irregular wounds of varying shapes.

Application of high-resolution MRI in evaluating statin efficacy on symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of statins on symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic plaques using high-resolution 3.0 T MR vessel wall imaging (HR-MRI).

Methods: Patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic plaques (cerebral ischemic events within the last three months) confirmed by HR-MRI from July 2017 to August 2022 were retrospectively included in this study.