Predicting cyclins based on key features and machine learning methods.

Cyclins are a group of proteins that regulate the cell cycle process by modulating various stages of cell division to ensure correct cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Research on cyclins is crucial for understanding the biological functions and pathological states of cells. However, current research on cyclin identification based on machine learning only focuses on accuracy ignoring the interpretability of features.

Six new species of Chelipoda (Diptera: Empididae) from Shennongjia, China.

Only three species of Chelipoda were known to occur in Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. The following six species are described as new to science: C. biancistroides sp.

Comparative analysis of community composition and network structure between phyllosphere endophytic and epiphytic fungal communities of .

The phyllosphere constitutes a critical habitat for microorganisms, exerting profound influences on host vitality, developmental dynamics, reproductive functions, and stress resilience. However, the diversity and network structure of endophytic and epiphytic fungal communities within this microecosystem have not been thoroughly explored. In this investigation, high-throughput sequencing technologies were employed to assess the diversity, community composition, and network structure of endophytic and epiphytic fungal communities associated with across six geographically distinct locations in Southeast China.

Identification of priority factors for risk control of trace toxic elements in surface resuspended dust of university campuses.

The surface resuspended dust (SRD) that accumulates trace toxic elements (TTEs) can be suspended in the atmosphere and can be transported to other areas, such as campuses, through airflow. The risks and sources of TTEs in university campus SRD have not been thoroughly explored, especially the priority factors for TTEs pollution and risk control in the SRD. Taking Xi'an as a case, this study quantitatively apportioned the sources of TTEs in the SRD of university campuses using positive matrix factorization method, evaluated the ecological and health risks of the specific-source TTEs in the SRD using Monte Carlo simulation method, and determined the priority factors for risk control of TTEs in the SRD.

Determination of priority control factors for risk management of heavy metal(loid)s in park dust in Mianyang City.

In order to determine the priority control elements and sources of heavy metal(loid)s (HMs) pollution in park dust, this study collected dust samples from 25 parks in the urban area of Mianyang City and measured the contents of 10 HMs. Based on Monte Carlo simulation, the probabilistic pollution levels and ecological-health risks of HMs were assessed. We found that the average contents of Zn, Co, Pb, and Cr were much higher than their background values in local soil and were influenced by artificial activities.

Development and validation of the ethnic trust scale in China.

Background: Considerable research has shown that ethnic trust reflects the existence of friendly relations among all ethnic groups and ethnic individuals, and can help in resolving ethnic conflicts and contradictions, promoting exchanges among various ethnic groups, which is highly relevant to social stability.

Methods: This research, including three studies, aimed to explore the conceptual structure of ethnic trust in China, and develop and validate a measurement of the ethnic trust scale. In the first study, we used free association and in-depth interview methodology, applied cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling analysis, and grounded theory to construct the theoretical framework of Chinese people's ethnic trust concept.

Golden 2-like Transcription Factors Regulate Photosynthesis under UV-B Stress by Regulating the Calvin Cycle.

UV-B stress can affect plant growth at different levels, and although there is a multitude of evidence confirming the effects of UV-B radiation on plant photosynthesis, there are fewer studies using physiological assays in combination with multi-omics to investigate photosynthesis in alpine plants under stressful environments. Golden 2-like (G2-like/GLK) transcription factors (TFs) are highly conserved during evolution and may be associated with abiotic stress. In this paper, we used Handy-PEA and Imaging-PAM Maxi to detect chlorophyll fluorescence in leaves of Pall.

Changes of soil carbon along precipitation gradients in three typical vegetation types in the Alxa desert region, China.

The changes and influencing factors of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) and organic carbon (SOC) on precipitation gradients are crucial for predicting and evaluating carbon storage changes at the regional scale. However, people's understanding of the distribution characteristics of SOC and SIC reserves on regional precipitation gradients is insufficient, and the main environmental variables that affect SOC and SIC changes are also not well understood. Therefore, this study focuses on the Alxa region and selects five regions covered by three typical desert vegetation types, Zygophyllum xanthoxylon (ZX), Nitraria tangutorum (NT), and Reaumuria songarica (RS), along the climate transect where precipitation gradually increases.

The complete mitochondrial genome of (Leach, 1817) (Nepomorpha: Corixidae).

The (Leach, 1817) is a small aquatic insect belonging to the family Corixidae. The study aims to reveal the genomic data of the mitochondrial genome of . The length of its circular mitochondrial genome is 15,725 bp long with an A + T bias (75.

Achieving optimal trade-off for student dropout prediction with multi-objective reinforcement learning.

Student dropout prediction (SDP) in educational research has gained prominence for its role in analyzing student learning behaviors through time series models. Traditional methods often focus singularly on either prediction accuracy or earliness, leading to sub-optimal interventions for at-risk students. This issue underlines the necessity for methods that effectively manage the trade-off between accuracy and earliness.

The dominant influencing factors of desertification and ecological risk changes in Qinghai Area of Qilian Mountains National Park: Climate change or human activity?

Transitional features of desert environments partially determine the risks associated with ecosystems. Influenced by climate change and human activities, the variability and uncertainty of desertification levels and ecological risks in the Qinghai Area of Qilian Mountain National Park (QMNPQA) has become increasingly prominent. As a critical ecological barrier in northwest China, monitoring desertification dynamics and ecological risks is crucial for maintaining ecosystem stability.

Incremental high average-utility itemset mining: survey and challenges.

The High Average Utility Itemset Mining (HAUIM) technique, a variation of High Utility Itemset Mining (HUIM), uses the average utility of the itemsets. Historically, most HAUIM algorithms were designed for static databases. However, practical applications like market basket analysis and business decision-making necessitate regular updates of the database with new transactions.

Comparative Metabolomics and Transcriptome Studies of Two Forms of Pall. under UV-B Stress.

Pall. (), a plant with UV-B resistance mechanisms that can adapt to alpine environments, has gained attention as an important plant resource with the ability to cope with UV-B stress. In this experiment, derived from the same origin were migrated to different culture environments (artificial climate chamber and intelligent artificial incubator) to obtain two forms of .

Tributyltin-induced oxidative stress causes developmental damage in the cardiovascular system of zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Tributyltin (TBT) can be used as an antifouling agent with anticorrosive, antiseptic and antifungal properties and is widely used in wood preservation and ship painting. However, it has recently been found that TBT can be harmful to aquatic organisms. In this study, to gain insight into the effects of TBT with respect to the development of the cardiovascular system in zebrafish embryos, zebrafish embryos were exposed to different concentrations of TBT solutions (0.

Effects of schisandrin B on hypoxia-related cognitive function and protein expression in vascular dementia rats.

Vascular dementia (VD) a heterogenous group of brain disorders in which cognitive impairment is attributable to vascular risk factors and cerebrovascular disease. A common phenomenon in VD is a dysfunctional cerebral regulatory mechanism associated with insufficient cerebral blood flow, ischemia and hypoxia. Under hypoxic conditions oxygen supply to the brain results in neuronal death leading to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's (AD) and VD.

Air pollutant prediction model based on transfer learning two-stage attention mechanism.

Atmospheric pollution significantly impacts the regional economy and human health, and its prediction has been increasingly emphasized. The performance of traditional prediction methods is limited due to the lack of historical data support in new atmospheric monitoring sites. Therefore, this paper proposes a two-stage attention mechanism model based on transfer learning (TL-AdaBiGRU).

Effects of frequency and amount of stover mulching on the microbial community composition and structure in the endosphere and rhizosphere.

Stover mulching, as a sustainable agricultural conservation practice, has been shown to effectively increase soil organic matter and enhance crop yields. The impact of stover mulching on soil microorganisms has been extensively studied. However, less attention has been given to endophytic and rhizospheric microorganisms that have closer relationships with crops.

Eu-Doped Anionic Zinc-Based Organic Framework Ratio Fluorescence Sensing Platform: Supersensitive Visual Identification of Prescription Drugs.

Advanced techniques for both environmental and biological prescription drug monitoring are of ongoing interest. In this work, a fluorescent sensor based on an Eu-doped anionic zinc-based metal-organic framework (Eu@Zn-MOF) was constructed for rapid visual analysis of the prescription drug molecule demecycline (DEM), achieving both high sensitivity and selectivity. The ligand 2-amino-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid (bpdc-NH) not only provides stable cyan fluorescence (467 nm) for the framework through intramolecular charge transfer of bpdc-NH infinitesimal disturbanced by Zn but also chelates Eu, resulting in red (617 nm) fluorescence.

Effects of long-term afforestation on soil water and carbon in the Alxa Plateau.

Plantations in dry and semi-arid areas significantly affect the soil's ability to store carbon and maintain a stable water balance. It is yet unclear, though, how planted trees in these regions might impact the soil's carbon and water levels. As a forest ages, it is unknown how soil water and soil carbon interact with one another.

Improved adaptive-phase fuzzy high utility pattern mining algorithm based on tree-list structure for intelligent decision systems.

With the rapid development of AI and big data mining technologies, computerized medical decision-making has become increasingly prominent. The aim of high-utility pattern mining (HUPM) is to discover meaningful patterns in medical databases that contribute to maximizing the utility from the perspective of diagnosis. However, HUPM pays less attention to the interpretability and explainability of these patterns in medical decision-making scenarios.

Highly efficient and stable CsMnZnBr@SiO for wide color gamut backlight displays.

Mn-based perovskites have become a new candidate material for backlight display applications. However, low efficiency and poor stability are the key problems limiting the application of Mn-based perovskites. In this work, Zn-doped and SiO-encapsulated CsMnBr, denoted as CsMnZnBr@SiO (CMZBS), was successfully synthesized to improve the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) and stability.

Life expectancy inequalities between regions of China 2004-2020: contribution of age- and cause-specific mortality.

Background: China's rapid economic and social development since the early 2000s has caused significant shifts in its epidemiological transition, potentially leading to health disparities across regions.

Objectives: This study employs Life Expectancy (LE) to assess health disparities and trends among China's eastern, central, and western regions. It also examines the pace of LE gains relative to empirical trends and investigates age and causes of death mortality improvement contributing to regional LE gaps.