Revealing dynamic goals for university's sustainable development with a coupling exploration of SDGs.

The sustainability of universities is important to realize global SDGs. However, there is a lack of research on the internal dynamic relationship of the SDGs in universities. This study aims to deep tap the dynamic mechanism and scientific core connotation of the relationship among the environmental, economic, and social dimensions in the sustainable development of the top 100 universities ranked by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, in order to point out the specific action direction in line with their characteristics.

Study on the spatial distribution characteristics of traditional villages and their response to the water network system in the lower yangtze river basin.

Traditional villages hold significant historical and cultural value as the precious heritage of China's agricultural civilization. Currently, against the backdrop of increasing urbanization and rapid expansion of urban construction land, the spatial patterns of traditional villages across various regions in China are being encroached upon and damaged, with protection pressures growing daily. As one of the important cradles of Chinese civilization, the Lower Yangtze River Basin (LYRB) has traditional villages closely linked with its water systems, forming a unique human-land relationship and spatial distribution pattern.

Mechanism of biochar in alleviating the inhibition of anaerobic digestion under ciprofloxacin press.

The antibiotic ciprofloxacin (CIP), detected in various aqueous environments, has broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties that can severely affect methanogenic performance in anaerobic systems. In this study, a novel strategy to alleviate the inhibition of AD performance under CIP press with the direct addition of biochar (BC) prepared from corn stover was proposed and the corresponding alleviation mechanism was investigated. When the dosage of BC was 5 and 20 g/L, the cumulative methane production in AD could reach 317.

Rapid and efficient removal of organophosphorus pollutant and recovery of valuable elements: A boosted strategy for eliminating organophosphorus from wastewater.

Considering the significant hazards of organophosphorus compounds (OPs) and the potential crisis of phosphorus (P) resource shortage, there is a great necessity to develop economically feasible, highly effective, and sustainable strategies to remove OPs and recover P resources. In this study, low-cost microscale zero-valent iron (mZVI) was used to activate hydrogen peroxide for the rapid and efficient elimination of Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (THPS) from the aquatic environment. Compared to the conventional Fenton reaction and commercial mZVI, mZVI/HO-based Fenton-like reaction exhibited superior removal performance for THPS.

Evaluation of thermal effects on urban road spatial structure: A case study of Xuzhou, China.

Urban heat islands (UHI) are important environmental issue in cities where urban spatial structure has been proven to play an important role in alleviating UHI effects. The relationship between land surface temperature and urban spatial structures has been explored, providing strong support for their cooling effects. Urban roads are the skeleton of urban spatial structures, with obvious spatial structure characteristics; however, research on the relationship between roads and the thermal environment has been mostly focused at the micro and meso level, lacking exploration at the macro spatial structure scale.

Quantitative assessment of interplay between urbanization dynamics and land surface temperature variations using generalized additive model coupled PDP for sustainable urban planning and management.

The mountainous region of Asir is experiencing rapid and unsystematic urbanization leading to an increase in land surface temperatures (LST), which poses a challenge to human well-being and ecological balance. Therefore, it is necessary to study the interaction between land use and land cover (LULC)-induced urbanization and LST using advanced geostatistical techniques. In addition, understanding the urbanization process and urban density is essential for effective urban planning and management.

How did the diversity of woody plants in urban forests vary with the urban-rural gradient in Qingdao, China?

The distribution and diversity of woody vegetation are crucial for understanding the structure and ecology of urban forests. As urbanization accelerates, the construction and composition of urban forests vary significantly along the urban-rural gradient. Qingdao's urban forests offer an opportunity to test the relationship between the diversity of woody plants and the urban-rural gradient.

Resilience to climate change by improving air circulation efficiency and pollutant dispersion in cities: A 3D-UFO approach to urban block design.

Urbanization presents significant challenges to air quality and climate resilience, necessitating pioneering urban design solutions to enhance air circulation and mitigate pollutants. This urgency intensifies in densely populated and rapidly evolving regions like Wuhan, China, where effective strategies are crucial for sustainable development. This study introduces an innovative 3D Urban Form Optimization (3D-UFO) methodology aimed at advancing urban block design configurations to improve urbanization quality.

Perspectives of Families and Healthcare Staff on the Design of Inpatient Hospital Rooms in Saudi Arabia.

This study aims to explore the relationship between the perspectives of both family members and healthcare staff regarding the design of hospital inpatient rooms. It investigates the impact of family presence on the healing environment and examines the influence of specific design elements within inpatient rooms on the extent of family presence. The positive impact of family presence in healthcare settings is rooted in the notion that patients and their families are significant stakeholders in the care process.

Unveiling urban air quality dynamics during COVID-19: a Sentinel-5P TROPOMI hotspot analysis.

In India, the spatial coverage of air pollution data is not homogeneous due to the regionally restricted number of monitoring stations. In a such situation, utilising satellite data might greatly influence choices aimed at enhancing the environment. It is essential to estimate significant air contaminants, comprehend their health impacts, and anticipate air quality to safeguard public health from dangerous pollutants.

New perspective, more rational decoupling: A case study of China.

Scholars usually unconsciously employ the Tapio decoupling model with a static perspective and results-oriented philosophy, which often leads to errors. Therefore, we propose an improved Tapio decoupling model that adopts a dynamic perspective and process-oriented philosophy. Taking China, the world's largest carbon emitter, as a case study, we investigate the decoupling of its provincial industrial carbon emissions (ICE) from industrial value-added (IVA) during 2005-2020 using both the conventional and improved decoupling model, followed by a comparative analysis of their results.

Open LEARN: Open access linear accelerator education and augmented reality Navigator.

Purpose: To create an open-access Linear Accelerator Education and Augmented Reality Navigator (Open LEARN) via 3D printable objects and interactive augmented reality assets.

Methods: This study describes an augmented reality linear accelerator (linac) model accessible through a QR code and a smartphone to address the challenges of medical physics and radiation oncology trainees in low-to-middle-income countries.

Results: Major components of a generic linear accelerator are modeled as individual objects.

Overlooked Complexation and Competition Effects of Phenolic Contaminants in a Mn(II)/Nitrilotriacetic Acid/Peroxymonosulfate System: Inhibited Generation of Primary and Secondary High-Valent Manganese Species.

Organic contaminants with lower Hammett constants are typically more prone to being attacked by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). However, the interactions of an organic contaminant with catalytic centers and participating ROS are complex and lack an in-depth understanding. In this work, we observed an abnormal phenomenon in AOPs that the degradation of electron-rich phenolics, such as 4-methoxyphenol, acetaminophen, and 4-presol, was unexpectedly slower than electron-deficient phenolics in a Mn(II)/nitrilotriacetic acid/peroxymonosulfate (Mn(II)/NTA/PMS) system.

High Efficiency Removal Performance of Tetracycline by Magnetic CoFeO/NaBiO Photocatalytic Synergistic Persulfate Technology.

The widespread environmental contamination resulting from the misuse of tetracycline antibiotics (TCs) has garnered significant attention and study by scholars. Photocatalytic technology is one of the environmentally friendly advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) that can effectively solve the problem of residue of TCs in the water environment. This study involved the synthesis of the heterogeneous magnetic photocatalytic material of CoFeO/NaBiO via the solvothermal method, and it was characterized using different characterization techniques.

Damage and Recovery Behavior of Low-Replacement-Rate Fly Ash Concrete after Different High-Temperature Exposures.

This study focuses on investigating the strength recovery of fire-damaged fly ash concrete (FAC) with a low substitution rate of 10% through post-fire curing. The chemical and microstructural changes were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), derivative thermogravimetry (DTG), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), and nitrogen adsorption. The findings indicate that the incorporation of fly ash slightly enhanced the strength after exposure to 400 °C; this was attributed to improved pozzolanic reactions, which were not observed at higher temperatures of 600 °C and 800 °C.

Landscape, Human Disturbance, and Climate Factors Drive the Species Richness of Alien Invasive Plants on Subtropical Islands.

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) pose a significant threat to island biodiversity and severely impact ecosystems. Understanding the species-area relationship and environmental determinants of growth forms for IAP species on subtropical islands is crucial for establishing an IAP's early warning mechanism, enhancing island ecological management, and protecting the ecosystems of Fujian and other subtropical islands. The study identified significant species-area relationships for IAPs and different life-form plants (trees, shrubs, and herbs), with slopes of 0.

Construction of Optimal Regeneration System for Chrysanthemum '11-C-2' Stem Segment with Buds.

'11-C-2' is a variety of chrysanthemums with high ornamental and tea value, experiencing significant market demand. However, as cultivation areas expand, issues such as viral infection, germplasm degradation, low proliferation coefficient, and slow proliferation rate arise, necessitating the establishment of an efficient in vitro regeneration system. This study, based on the principles of orthogonal experimental design, explored the regeneration system of Chrysanthemum cultivar '11-C-2' using sterile seedlings.

Research on failure mechanism of landslide with retaining-wall-like locked segment and instability prediction by inverse velocity method.

The locked segment is critical for determining the stability of locked segment-type landslides. Research indicates that the volume expansion point marks the transition from the secondary creep stage to the tertiary creep stage in a landslide's evolution, and also separates the stable crack growth stage from the unstable crack growth stage in the locked segment. Identifying the volume expansion point is essential for early warning and predicting locked segment-type landslides.