Decomposition and comparative analysis of urban-rural disparity in attitude towards advance care planning among Chinese adults: A nationwide study.

Background: Examining urban-rural disparity in Chinese adults' advance care planning (ACP) attitudes is crucial for healthcare decision-making. A comprehensive understanding of contributing factors, especially through decomposition and comparative analysis, remains limited.

Methods: Data were derived from Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR) including 19,738 participants, representative of Chinese adults.

Volatile Sieving Using Architecturally Designed Nanochannel Lamellar Membranes in Membrane Desalination.

Thermally driven membrane desalination processes have garnered significant interest for their potential in the treatment of hypersaline wastewater. However, achieving high rejection rates for volatiles while maintaining a high water flux remains a considerable challenge. Herein, we propose a thermo-osmosis-evaporation (TOE) system that utilizes molecular intercalation-regulated graphene oxide (GO) as the thermo-osmotic selective permeation layer, positioned on a hydrophobic poly(vinylidene fluoride) fibrous membrane serving as the thermo-evaporation layer.

Integrated real-time intelligent control for wastewater treatment plants: Data-driven modeling for enhanced prediction and regulatory strategies.

Both mechanical models and machine learning-based models are widely utilized for real-time dynamic control; however, their implementation in the water sector often incurs significant data and computational costs. To address these challenges, this study introduces an innovative feature extraction method designed to enhance the cost-effectiveness of dynamic control in wastewater treatment plants. The proposed method extracts dynamic features from time-series data of key substrate variables to construct a data-driven model and develop real-time control strategies.

Development and Optimization of a Recyclable Non-Embedded Support System for Thermal Pipeline Trenches in Urban Environments.

Existing support systems for thermal pipeline trenches often fail to meet the specific needs of narrow strips, tight timelines, and short construction periods in urban environments. This study introduces a novel recyclable, non-embedded support system composed of corrugated steel plates, retractable horizontal braces, angle steel, and high-strength bolts designed to address these challenges. The system's effectiveness was validated through prototype testing and optimized using Abaqus finite element simulations.

Weighted comprehensive risk assessment and pollution analysis of long-term printing and dyeing sludge landfills in an industrialized Chinese city.

Sludge landfilling is widely used in China, accounting for approximately 65% of total sludge disposal, due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. However, with increasing land scarcity and stricter environmental regulations, the Chinese government has emphasized reducing sludge landfilling. Despite these efforts, sludge historically disposed of in landfills continues to pose risks, including heavy metal leaching and contamination of groundwater and soil.

Trends in conductive MOFs for sensing: A review.

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous, ordered arrays formed by coordination bonds between organic ligands and metal ions or clusters. The highly tunable properties of the MOF structure and performance make it possible to meet the needs of many applications. Conductive MOFs are essential in the domain of sensing due to their electrical conductivity, porosity, and catalytic properties, offering an effective platform for detection.

Revealing the process and mechanism of non-grain production of cropland in rapidly urbanized deqing County of China.

Non-grain production of cropland (NGPCL) is a common consequence of rapid urbanization, but excessive NGPCL threatens food security and sustainable cropland use. However, the evolutionary processes and mechanisms of different NGPCL types remain largely unknown, compromising the scientific basis for NGPCL management. Thus, taking rapidly urbanized Deqing as the study area, this research constructed an NGPCL theoretical framework from the perspective of agricultural location, classified NGPCL types using Landsat images, random forest algorithm and Google Earth Engine, and revealed their spatiotemporal changes and different influencing factors through the Multinomial Logit Regression model, and provided targeted zoning and categorized policy suggestions.

Automated gradation design of natural waste gravel soil stabilized by composite soil stabilizer based on a novel DNNSS-APDM-PFC model.

The utilization of natural waste gravel soil as base course material contributes to environmental protection and carbon emission reduction. The purpose of this research is to establish a new model for automated gradation design of the composite soil stabilizer-stabilized waste gravel soil (CSSWGS). A gradation range of CSSWGS has been proposed.

MambaPose: A Human Pose Estimation Based on Gated Feedforward Network and Mamba.

Human pose estimation is an important research direction in the field of computer vision, which aims to accurately identify the position and posture of keypoints of the human body through images or videos. However, multi-person pose estimation yields false detection or missed detection in dense crowds, and it is still difficult to detect small targets. In this paper, we propose a Mamba-based human pose estimation.

An Experimental Study of the Flexural Bearing Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Beams Damaged by Explosions Using Piezoelectric Smart Aggregates.

Two identically sized RC beams were fabricated to investigate the effects of explosive loads on the flexural behaviour of Reinforced Concrete (RC) beams. One of the beams was subjected to an explosive load to induce post-explosion damage, and subsequently, both beams underwent flexural capacity testing. Integrating piezoelectric smart aggregates (SAas) within the beams facilitated continuous observation of the damage conditions, allowing for the assessment of internal concrete deterioration from explosive impacts to bending failures.

Efficient Encapsulation and Controlled Release of the Pesticide Emamectin Benzoate in Polylactic Acid Microspheres Prepared by Modified Solvent Evaporation.

Emamectin benzoate (EB) is a highly effective broad-spectrum insecticide and acaricide. However, because EB is easily degraded, the conventional formulations of EB are often overapplied. In this study, polylactic acid (PLA)-based microspheres were prepared using the modified solvent evaporation method for the controlled release of EB.

The Buckling Behavior and Reliability Evaluation of a Cable-Stayed Bridge with Unique-Shaped Towers.

Buckling is a significant concern for cable-stayed bridges that incorporate a large number of steel components, particularly those featuring unique-shaped towers that require further examination due to the intricate internal force and stress distribution. This paper investigates the buckling behavior of a cable-stayed bridge with inverted V-shaped towers. The cable tower is characterized by its unique design that consists of diagonal bracings and columns in a compression-bending state.

Evaluation of water environmental capacity in a northern river-reservoir continuum using environmental fluid dynamics code.

The hydrodynamics, water temperature, and water quality model for the Dan River and Renzhuang Reservoir continuum were developed using field monitoring data and the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code (EFDC). An in-situ water discharge experiment enabled the calculation of water propagation time using a simulated flood progression method and the hydrodynamics module of EFDC. Based on these model results, degradation coefficients for chemical oxygen demand, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), fluoride, arsenic were determined, revealing significantly higher values when the wetland barrage was opening.

Optimal allocation of technical reclamation and ecological restoration for a cost-effective solution in Pingshuo Opencast Coal Mine area of China.

Limiting adverse consequences of mining activities requires ecosystem restoration efforts, whose arrangement around mining areas is poorly designed. It is unclear, however, where best to locate ecological projects to enhance ecosystem services cost-effectively. To answer this question, we conducted an optimized ecological restoration project planning by the Resource Investment Optimization System (RIOS) model to identify the restoration priority areas in the Pingshuo Opencast Coal Mine region in Shanxi Province.

Emerging frontiers of nickel-aluminium layered double hydroxide heterojunctions for photocatalysis.

The unique benefits of nickel-aluminium layered double hydroxide (Ni-Al LDH)-based heterojunctions, including large surface area, tunable bandgap and morphology, abundant reaction sites, and high activity, selectivity, and photostability, make them extremely promising for photocatalytic applications. Given the importance and benefits of Ni-Al LDH-based heterojunctions in photocatalysis, it is necessary to provide a summary of Ni-Al LDH-based heterojunctions for photocatalytic applications. Hence, in this review, we thoroughly described the material design for Ni-Al LDH-based heterojunctions, along with their recent developments in various photocatalytic applications, , H evolution, CO reduction, and pollutant removal.

Key factors in coastal village's street planning for marine climate adaptation.

Marine climate significantly influences the spatial morphology of coastal village's streets. However, research on coastal villages lacks spatial parameterization analysis that can cope with the complex climatic environment. Focusing on the coastal village's street in Fuzhou City, China, this paper studies the relationship between street space morphology and the impact of extreme heat and wind conditions.

Investigating the relationship between built environment and urban vitality using big data.

Urban vitality reflects the dynamic interaction between residents' activities and the urban environment, playing a pivotal role in fostering social and economic development. It enhances urban quality, competitiveness, and residents' well-being. Despite extensive scholarly attention, previous research has often overlooked the integration of big data and the spatial heterogeneity inherent in urban environments.

Investigating the safety influence path of right-turn configurations on vehicle-pedestrian conflict risk at signalized intersections.

Right-turning vehicles and pedestrians share the right-of-way during the permitted signal phase at intersections in countries with right-handed traffic. Although right-turning vehicles are required to stop or yield to pedestrians according to the traffic rules, there still remains circumstances where the two will compete, posing significant safety risks to pedestrians. To investigate the impact mechanism of right-turn configurations, driver characteristics, and traffic operational features on vehicle-pedestrian conflict risk, a driving simulator experiment was conducted.

A study on the mechanical and economic performance comparison of ceramsite concrete based on fiber selection and optimization.

To improve the toughness and strength of ceramsite concrete, this study employed three different types of fibers to enhance its performance. It prepared 8 sets of specimens, conducted stress-strain curve and static strength tests, and calculated various performance parameters. Through analysis of the economic performance and failure modes, it is found that high-toughness polypropylene fibers and steel fibers significantly enhanced both the strength and toughness of ceramsite concrete, while carbon fibers, although capable of increasing strength, do not improve toughness.

Investigating grouting body nonuniform expansion in anisotropic underground soil mechanics.

An improved method tailored for anisotropic soft soils is presented, integrating theoretical models and field data to calculate the grouting quantity required for tunnel foundations. Given the complexities of soil interactions, particularly under variable geological conditions, this approach incorporates nonlinear behaviors and empirical field data to improve accuracy. Our findings reveal that integrating these theoretical frameworks significantly enhances the understanding of stress-strain behavior during grouting, enabling precise calculations of both axial and vertical expansion.

Explainable prediction model for punching shear strength of FRP-RC slabs based on kernel density estimation and XGBoost.

Reinforced concrete (RC) slabs are widely used in modern building structures due to their superior properties and ease of construction. However, their mechanical properties are limited by their punching shear strength in the connection region with the columns. Researchers have attempted to add steel reinforcement in the form of studs and randomly distributed fibers to concrete slabs to improve the punching strength.

Chronic impacts of natural infrastructure on the physical and psychological health of university students during and after COVID-19: a case study of Chengdu, China.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the health benefits of green spaces, yet research on how specific elements of natural infrastructure affect well-being during the pandemic has been limited.

Methods: This study, conducted at Sichuan Agricultural University with 300 students in 2022, investigated how urban natural infrastructure impacts physical and psychological well-being during the pandemic. Different aspects of natural infrastructure, such as thermal comfort, air quality (negative ion concentration), and noise and light levels, varied in their positive effects on students' health.

Concept and framework of digital twin human geographical environment.

The human geographical environment is a comprehensive setting formed by the interaction between human activities and the geographical environment, characterized by its complexity and vulnerability. Applying the digital twin method to create a new research model in a human geographical environment holds significant academic and practical value. This approach helps avoid disturbances in the real environment, deeply explores complex issues, and optimizes solutions for real-world geographical problems.

[Construction of regional ecological security pattern based on the "sensitivity-importance-connectivity" framework: A case study of Guizhou Province].

The construction of an ecological security pattern is crucial to maintain ecosystem health and stability, with great significance for regional sustainable development. Following the research paradigm of "ecological source areas-ecological resistance surfaces-ecological corridors", based on the index framework of "sensitivity-importance-connectivity", we identified the ecological source areas, generated the ecological resistance surface through graded weighting of underlying surface factors and point of interest (POI) method, determined the ecological corridor, pinch point, and obstacle area using circuit theory, and constructed the ecological security pattern of Guizhou Pro-vince. Results showed that the areas of extremely sensitive of rocky desertification and soil erosion and the areas of extremely important areas of water resources forming, soil and water conservation and biodiversity in Guizhou Pro-vince were generally small and distributed differently, accounting for 1.