Synchronization analyze of k-uniform hyper-networks.

Hyper-networks tend to perform better in representing multivariate relationships among nodes. Yet, due to the complexity of the hyper-network structure, research in synchronization dynamics is rarely involved. In this paper, a Kuramoto model more suitable for k-uniform hyper-networks is proposed.

Mineral Chemistry and Chronology Investigation of Uraninite in the Jinguanchong Uranium Deposit in Eastern Hunan Province and the Implications for Geological Significance.

Jinguanchong deposit, a part of the Mingyuefeng ore field in eastern Hunan Province, China, is a typical perigranitic uranium deposit (a subtype of granite-related deposit) discovered recently with considerable uranium mineralization. Herein, uraninite, the primary ore mineral in the deposit, was investigated via scanning electron microscopy and electron probe microanalysis. Additionally, laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry was used for the first time to determine the in situ U-Pb age and the rare-earth element characteristics of uraninite.

GraphsformerCPI: Graph Transformer for Compound-Protein Interaction Prediction.

Accurately predicting compound-protein interactions (CPI) is a critical task in computer-aided drug design. In recent years, the exponential growth of compound activity and biomedical data has highlighted the need for efficient and interpretable prediction approaches. In this study, we propose GraphsformerCPI, an end-to-end deep learning framework that improves prediction performance and interpretability.

Biodegradation and Decolorization of Crystal Violet Dye by Cocultivation with Fungi and Bacteria.

Microbial degradation of dyes is vital to understanding the fate of dyes in the environment. In this study, a fungal strain A-3 and a bacterial strain L-6, which were identified as and , respectively, had been proven to efficiently degrade crystal violet (CV) dye. The decolorization of CV dye by fungal and bacterial cocultivation was investigated.

A general and simple automated impervious surface mapping approach based on three-dimensional texture features (3DTF) using fine spatial resolution remotely sensed imagery.

The mapping of impervious surfaces using remote sensing techniques offer essential technical support for sustainable development objectives and safeguard the environment. In this study, we developed an automated method without training samples for mapping impervious surfaces using texture features. The different aggregated impervious surface patterns and distributions in study areas of Site A-C in China (Beijing, Huainan, Jinhua) were considered.

Seasonal changes in N-cycling functional genes in sediments and their influencing factors in a typical eutrophic shallow lake, China.

N-cycling processes mediated by microorganisms are directly linked to the eutrophication of lakes and ecosystem health. Exploring the variation and influencing factors of N-cycling-related genes is of great significance for controlling the eutrophication of lakes. However, seasonal dynamics of genomic information encoding nitrogen (N) cycling in sediments of eutrophic lakes have not yet been clearly addressed.

Pollution levels and potential ecological risks of trace elements in relation to bacterial community in surface water of shallow lakes in northern China before and after ecological water replenishment.

Ecological water replenishment is a crucial and effective measure to improve the water quality and ecological function of lakes. However, the effects of ecological water replenishment on the pollution characteristics and ecological risks of trace elements and bacterial communities in lake surface water are still kept unclear. We investigated the pollution levels and potential ecological risks for trace elements, as well as variation of the bacterial community in surface water in the BYD lake before and after ecological water replenishment.

Entropy-Enhanced Multi-Doping Strategy to Promote the Electrochemical Performance of NaFe(PO)PO.

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have been regarded as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage system, and their electrochemical performance is determined by the cathode materials. Recently, the polyanion-type cathode NaFe(PO)PO (NFPP) demonstrates decent performance, while there exists promotion space with respect to its cycle stability and rate capability. Herein, an entropy-enhanced NaFe(NiCoMnMgZn)(PO)PO (HE-NFPP) cathode is proposed with improved rate performance (67.

Research on the spatial temporary evolution of urban expansion in Xining city and its surrounding areas based on Landsat time series data.

Quantitative analysis of the process of urban expansion and evolution is of great practical significance for the future planning and development potential of valley cities. Based on GEE cloud platform and Landsat satellite data, this paper analyzed the spatio-temporal change characteristics and transfer rules of land cover in Xining City and its surrounding areas in the past 33 years by using random forest algorithm, spatio-temporal consistency test, land use dynamic attitude, transfer matrix and transfer hot spot analysis methods. The results show that the accuracy range of the preliminary classification of construction land is improved by 1.

Response of tree growth to drought variability in arid areas: Local hydroclimate and large-scale precipitation.

The impact of drought on terrestrial ecosystems is increasing, and the spatiotemporal heterogeneity of drought changes exacerbates the difficulty of determining ecosystem responses, especially in arid regions far from oceans. Tree rings have been widely used to understand how forest ecosystems respond to drought. However, the link between local hydroclimate variations related to tree rings and large-scale climate changes is not clear in the Qilian Mountains.

Comparative analysis and characterization of the chloroplast genome of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides (Amarathaceae): a xerophytic semi-shrub exhibiting drought resistance and high-quality traits.

Background: Krascheninnikovia ceratoides, a perennial halophytic semi-shrub belonging to the genus Krascheninnikovia (Amarathaceae), possesses noteworthy ecological, nutritional, and economic relevance. This species is primarily distributed across arid, semi-arid, and saline-alkaline regions of the Eurasian continent, encompassing Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, and Tibet.

Results: We reported the comprehensive chloroplast (cp) genome of K.

Provenance and Tectonic Setting of the Lower Cretaceous Huanhe Formation in the Northwestern Ordos Basin and Its Implications for Uranium Mineralization.

The Ordos Basin is an important sandstone-type uranium enrichment region in China, and the Lower Cretaceous Huanhe Formation has attracted significant attention as a newly discovered ore-bearing stratum. To elucidate the provenance, tectonic background, and sedimentary environment constraints on uranium enrichment in the Huanhe Formation sandstone-type uranium deposits, 10 representative sandstone samples from the study area were analyzed by using electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), and electron probe microanalysis. Independent uranium minerals in the Yihewusu area of Hangjin Banner were shown for the first time to be composed mainly of coffinite and titanium-uranium oxide, with trace amounts of pitchblende.

Geochemical Distribution and Environmental Risks of Radionuclides in Soils and Sediments Runoff of a Uranium Mining Area in South China.

Uranium mining activities have contributed to the distribution and uptake of radionuclides, which have increased the active concentrations of natural radionuclides in environmental media, causing elevated human health risks. The present study aims to assess the spatial distribution characteristics of natural radionuclides in the surface soils and river sediments of the typical granite uranium mining area in South China, as well as investigate the geochemical features of natural radionuclides in the soil and sediments to understand their migration processes. The activity concentrations for U, Ra, Th, and K ranged from 17-3925 Bq/kg, 50-1180 Bq/kg, 29-459 Bq/kg, and 240-1890 Bq/kg, respectively.

infections of plateau pika altered the patterns of temporal alterations in gut bacterial communities.

Intestinal parasites, such as , are common among plateau pika (). The gut microbiome is an essential driver of the host response to gastrointestinal parasites. However, the effects of intestinal protozoal parasites on the temporal variations in the gut microbiome and behavioral and physiological activities remain unknown.

Structures and Tumor Cell Lines Proliferation Activities of Triterpenes Isolated from Astilbe grandis.

A total of seven compounds, including four triterpene acids and three triterpene lactones, were isolated from the ethanolic extract of the roots of Astilbe grandis Stapf ex Wils. Two of the triterpene lactones (1-2) were never reported before and compounds 3-5 were isolated for the first time from the plant. The structures of these compounds were all identified by spectroscopic analysis.

Genomic characterization of WRKY transcription factors related to secoiridoid biosynthesis in Gentiana macrophylla.

Gentiana macrophylla is one of Chinese herbal medicines in which 4 kinds of iridoids or secoiridoids, such as loganic acid, sweroside, swertiamarin, and gentiopicroside, are identified as the dominant medicinal secondary metabolites. WRKY, as a large family of transcription factors (TFs), plays an important role in the synthesis of secondary metabolites in plants. Therefore, WRKY genes involved in the biosynthesis of secoiridoids in G.

Diazotrophic abundance and community structure associated with three meadow plants on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Symbiotic diazotrophs form associations with legumes and substantially fix nitrogen into soils. However, grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are dominated by non-legume plants, such as . Herein, we investigated the diazotrophic abundance, composition, and community structure in the soils and roots of three plants, non-legume and and the legume , using molecular methods targeting gene.

Chromosome-level genome provides insight into the evolution and conservation of the threatened goral (Naemorhedus goral).

Background: Gorals Naemorhedus resemble both goats and antelopes, which prompts much debate about the intragenus species delimitation and phylogenetic status of the genus Naemorhedus within the subfamily Caprinae. Their evolution is believed to be linked to the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). To better understand its phylogenetics, the genetic information is worth being resolved.

Linear Bayesian Estimation of Misrecorded Poisson Distribution.

Parameter estimation is an important component of statistical inference, and how to improve the accuracy of parameter estimation is a key issue in research. This paper proposes a linear Bayesian estimation for estimating parameters in a misrecorded Poisson distribution. The linear Bayesian estimation method not only adopts prior information but also avoids the cumbersome calculation of posterior expectations.

A PSO-based energy-efficient data collection optimization algorithm for UAV mission planning.

With the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), the use of UAV-based data collection systems has become a very popular research topic. This paper focuses on the energy consumption problem of this system. Genetic algorithms and swarm algorithms are effective approaches for solving this problem.

Target-guided isolation and purification of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors from Meconopsis integrifolia (Maxim.) Franch. by high-speed counter-current chromatography combined with ultrafiltration liquid chromatography.

Meconopsis integrifolia (Maxim.) Franch. is used extensively in traditional Tibetan medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory properties.