Experimental study on disintegration of unsaturated red clay in Ca solution environment.

Guilin is a world-famous karst area characterized by a high concentration of Ca in its groundwater. The disintegration of red clay plays a key role in the collapse of soil caves. In order to study the disintegration mechanisms of unsaturated red clay in Ca solution, disintegration tests were conducted using a self-made disintegration apparatus.

Three new species of the genus Huang & Ding, 1979 (Hemiptera, Fulgoroidea, Delphacidae, Tropidocephalini) from China, with an updated checklist and key to species.

In this study, three new bamboo-feeding species of the genus Huang & Ding, 1979 (Hemiptera, Fulgoroidea, Delphacidae, Tropidocephalini), Lv, Li & Chen, , Lv, Li & Chen, and Lv, Li & Chen, from Southwest China, are described and illustrated, bringing the total number of species in the genus to 34. An updated identification key and checklist to all known species of are provided.

Rosa roxburghii Tratt (Cili) has a more effective capacity in alleviating DSS-induced colitis compared to Vitamin C through B cell receptor pathway.

Rosa roxburghii Tratt (RRT), a traditional Chinese plant known as the 'King of Vitamin C (VitC; ascorbic acid, AsA)', contains a wealth of nutrients and functional components, including polysaccharides, organic acids, flavonoids, triterpenes, and high superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The various functional components of RRT suggest that it may theoretically have a stronger potential for alleviating colitis compared to VitC. This study aims to verify whether RRT has a stronger ability to alleviate colitis than equimolar doses of VitC and to explore the mechanisms underlying this improvement.

C-Me-graphene: an ideal two-dimensional nodal line semimetal with ultrahigh Young's modulus.

Nodal line semimetal (NLSM) has become a captivating medium for studying varieties of novel quantum phenomena. Here, based on first-principles calculations, we identify a square compound lattice (SCL) structure, namely C-Me-graphene, featuring a NLSM, wherein the nodal line of this configuration resides precisely at the Fermi energy without any extraneous bands in the vicinity, manifesting the quintessential characteristics of an ideal NLSM. As a corollary, utilizing symmetry analysis, we propose that nodal lines can be generated by exploiting the two-dimensional (2D) SCL of carbon.

Bacterial composition and physicochemical characteristics of sorghum based on environmental factors in different regions of China.

The fermentation process for Jiang-flavored baijiu using sorghum as the raw material involves a variety of microorganisms. However, the specific physicochemical characteristics of sorghum and microbial composition on its surface have not been fully elucidated. We aimed to perform a comprehensive comparative analysis of the variations in physicochemical properties and surface microflora in waxy sorghum samples from three prominent production regions in China (Renhuai, Jinsha, and Duyun).

Novel 4-Chromanone-Derived Compounds as Plant Immunity Inducers against CMV Disease in spp. (Passion Fruit).

This study involved the design and synthesis of a series of novel 4-chromanone-derived compounds. Their in vivo anti-cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) activity in field trials against CMV disease in spp. was then assessed.

Knowledge heterogeneity and corporate innovation performance: The mediating influence of task conflict and relationship conflict.

Innovation has emerged as a crucial factor in the sustenance and growth of enterprises. Nonetheless, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) confront numerous challenges in their pursuit of innovation, owing to constraints in capital, expertise, and knowledge resources. Drawing on the resource-based theory and the input-process-output (IPO) model, this study devises a mechanism model to assess the impact of knowledge heterogeneity and innovation performance on small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in Guizhou Province, China.

The influence of aggressive exercise on responses to self-perceived and others' pain.

Previous studies have reported relationships between exercise and pain. However, little is known about how aggressive exercise modulates individuals' responses to their own and others' pain. This present study addresses this question by conducting 2 studies employing event-related potential (ERP).

Descriptions of two new stick insect species of Hennemann, Conle, Zhang & Liu (Phasmatodea) from China based on integrative taxonomy.

Accurate taxonomical identification is an extremely important basis for stick insect research, including evolutionary biology but also applied biology such as pest control. In addition, genetic methods are a valuable identification auxiliary technology at present. Therefore, this paper used morphological and molecular data to investigate five stick insect specimens from the genus in Yunnan, successfully identifying two new species: Xu, Jiang & Yang, and Xu, Jiang & Yang, A phylogenetic tree was constructed through their and genes in order to infer the phylogenetic position of the two new species.

Effects of biofilm and co-culture with Bacillus velezensis on the synthesis of esters in the strong flavor Baijiu.

Biofilm plays an important role in resisting the adverse environment, improving the taste and texture, and promoting the synthesis of flavor substances. However, to date, the findings on the effect of biofilm and dominating bacteria Bacillus on the ester synthesis in the Baijiu field have been largely lacked. Therefore, the objectives of the present study were to primarily isolate biofilm-producing microbes in the fermented grains, evaluate the stress tolerance capacity, and unveil the effect of biofilm and co-culture with Bacillus on the ester synthesis in the strong flavor Baijiu.

Toward the efficient direct regeneration of spent cathode materials through the effect of residual sodium ions analysis.

Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is an important means for promoting sustainability within the energy industry. In this study, the effects of residual sodium on the regeneration process and the performance of spent LiNiCoMnO were explored. An appropriate amount of residual sodium was found to improve the properties of the regenerated material, with the best cycle performance and rate performance at a residual sodium of 3 mol %.

Auditory attentional load attenuates age-related audiovisual integration: An EEG study.

Studies have revealed that visual attentional load modulated audiovisual integration (AVI) greatly; however, auditory and visual attentional resources are separate to some degree, and task-irrelevant auditory information could arouse much faster and larger attentional alerting effects than visible information. Here, we aimed to explore how auditory attentional load influences AVI and how aging could have an effect. Thirty older and 30 younger adults participated in an AV discrimination task with an additional auditory distractor competing for attentional resources.

Crustal melting in orogenic belts revealed by eclogite thermal properties.

Partial melting in the continental crust may play a critical role on the behavior of continents during collision. However, the occurrence of partial melt in orogenic continental crust is not well understood. Since the temperature of the orogen is controlled by the thermal properties of constituent rocks, we measured the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of eclogite, the most important ultrahigh pressure metamorphic rocks, as a function of pressure, temperature, composition, and water content, and simulated the thermal structure of the Sulu and Himalaya-Tibet orogens in eastern and southwestern China, respectively.

Research on the Bioactivity of Plant Essential Oils on Armyworm [ (Walker)] Larvae.

In order to find out the biological activity of plant essential oils on armyworm [ (Walker, 1865)] larvae and provide a theoretical basis for the biological control of armyworms, in this study, the antifeedant activity, repellent activity, fumigation activity, contact activity, and synergistic effect on indoxacarb of nine kinds of plant essential oils on armyworm larvae were determined. The results showed that lavender and citronella essential oils had the greatest impact on the antifeedant activity on armyworm larvae, and the antifeedant rate reached 100.00%.

Research of Synergistic Substances on Tobacco Beetle [ (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)] Adults Attractants.

In this study, four kinds of chemical substances (2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine, -ionone, citronellal, and paeonol), three kinds of plant essential oils (tea tree essential oil, lavender essential oil, and myrrh essential oil), and their combinations were selected to explore their synergistic effects on tobacco beetle [ (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)] adults by the behavioral test and laboratory simulation test. Behavioral test results showed that some of the combinations revealed a synergistic effect on tobacco beetle adults, especially the sexual attractant +2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine + -ionone + citronellal + paeonol (SABCD, one portion of sexual attractant, and 1 mg/L synergistic substances) combination and the food attractant +2,3,5,6-tetramethylpyrazine + paeonol (FAD, 1 ml of food attractant and 1 mg/L synergistic substances) combination showed the best behavioral effect on tobacco beetle adults with average dwell times of 120.97 and 126.

Behavioral Response, Fumigation Activity, and Contact Activity of Plant Essential Oils Against Tobacco Beetle ( (F.)) Adults.

Tobacco beetle ( (F.)) is one of the main storage pests that harm tobacco leaves. The current control methods mainly include physical control, chemical control, and biological control, but they all have their own disadvantages.

Mitochondrial genome of Wang and Cheng 2002 using next-generation sequencing from China and its phylogenetic implication.

The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Wang and Cheng 2002 (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) was sequenced and annotated. The mitochondrial genome is 15,291 bp (GenBank No. MZ087939), containing 73.

Visual Perceptual Load Attenuates Age-Related Audiovisual Integration in an Audiovisual Discrimination Task.

Previous studies confirmed that the cognitive resources are limited for each person, and perceptual load affects the detection of stimulus greatly; however, how the visual perceptual load influences audiovisual integration (AVI) is still unclear. Here, 20 older and 20 younger adults were recruited to perform an auditory/visual discrimination task under various visual perceptual-load conditions. The analysis for the response times revealed a significantly faster response to the audiovisual stimulus than to the visual stimulus or auditory stimulus (all < 0.

Auditory Attentional Load Modulates Audiovisual Integration During Auditory/Visual Discrimination.

Attention modulates numerous stages of audiovisual integration, and studies have shown that audiovisual integration is higher in attended conditions than in unattended conditions. However, attentional resources are limited for each person, and it is not yet clear how audiovisual integration changes under different attentional loads. Here, we explored how auditory attentional load affects audiovisual integration by applying an auditory/visual discrimination task to evaluate audiovisual integration and a rapid serial auditory presentation (RSAP) task to manipulate auditory attentional resources.

Sustained Auditory Attentional Load Decreases Audiovisual Integration in Older and Younger Adults.

The modulation of attentional load on the perception of auditory and visual information has been widely reported; however, whether attentional load alters audiovisual integration (AVI) has seldom been investigated. Here, to explore the effect of sustained auditory attentional load on AVI and the effects of aging, nineteen older and 20 younger adults performed an AV discrimination task with a rapid serial auditory presentation task competing for attentional resources. The results showed that responses to audiovisual stimuli were significantly faster than those to auditory and visual stimuli (AV > V ≥ A, all < 0.

Ether-linked porphyrin covalent organic framework with broadband optical switch.

It is still a challenge to design and synthesize novel switchable optical materials with ultrafast nonlinear optical (NLO) response in a broad spectral range. These materials have exhibited great application potential in many high-technology fields such as biological imaging, chemical sensors, optical data storage, laser protection, and controllable intelligent and optoelectronic devices. By using porphyrins with highly delocalized 18 π-electron conjugated system as functional building blocks, the first ether-linked porphyrin covalent organic framework materials (COF-Pors) with highly ordered lattice structure have been successfully synthesized.

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of from China and its phylogenetic analysis.

The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) was sequenced and annotated. The mitochondrial genome is 15,614 bp (GenBank No. MT265380), containing 80.

Mitochondrial genome of sing next-generation sequencing from China and its phylogenetic implication.

The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) was sequenced and annotated. The mitochondrial genome is 15,273 bp (GenBank No. MT196006), containing 72.

Stimulus Specific to Age-Related Audio-Visual Integration in Discrimination Tasks.

Age-related audio-visual integration (AVI) has been investigated extensively; however, AVI ability is either enhanced or reduced with ageing, and this matter is still controversial because of the lack of systematic investigations. To remove possible variates, 26 older adults and 26 younger adults were recruited to conduct meaningless and semantic audio-visual discrimination tasks to assess the ageing effect of AVI systematically. The results for the mean response times showed a significantly faster response to the audio-visual (AV) target than that to the auditory (A) or visual (V) target and a significantly faster response to all targets by the younger adults than that by the older adults (A, V, and AV) in all conditions.

Sequencing and analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of from China and its phylogenetic analysis.

The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of the (Diptera: Tephritidae: Dacinae) are sequenced and annotated. The mitochondrial genome is 15,945 bp (GenBank No. MN883026), with A + T% for the whole sequence = 73.