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View article: Persistent millennial-scale glacier fluctuations during the last glacial cycle in the southern Tibetan Plateau
Persistent millennial-scale glacier fluctuations during the last glacial cycle in the southern Tibetan Plateau Open
Determining what was responsible for the last glacial millennial-scale glacier fluctuations can help to pinpoint the causes of abrupt climate events during that period. Yet, the question remains poorly constrained in the Tibetan Plateau (T…
View article: Intraoperative Ventricular Arrhythmia During Off‐Pump Coronary Artery Bypass grafting—Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes
Intraoperative Ventricular Arrhythmia During Off‐Pump Coronary Artery Bypass grafting—Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes Open
Background Ventricular arrhythmia (VA) is a critical complication of off‐pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG). However, few studies have explored the impact of VA during operative. This study aimed to determine the incidence, risk…
View article: Phenotypic diversity of Pennisetum centrasiaticum germplasms in the upper and middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river
Phenotypic diversity of Pennisetum centrasiaticum germplasms in the upper and middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo river Open
Pennisetum centrasiaticum is a perennial grass that exhibits a broad distribution in the upper and middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It can provide forage for animals and has high ecological value. In this study, 26 communities o…
View article: Protective Effect of Songling Xuemaikang Capsules, Alone and in Combination with Carbamazepine, on Lithium Chloride–Pilocarpine-induced Epilepsy in Rats
Protective Effect of Songling Xuemaikang Capsules, Alone and in Combination with Carbamazepine, on Lithium Chloride–Pilocarpine-induced Epilepsy in Rats Open
Background Epilepsy becomes a prevalent drug-resistant neurological condition, often regarding cognitive impairment. As a traditional Chinese patent medicine, Songling Xuemaikang capsules (SXC) mainly contain Pueraria lobata and pine needl…
View article: An exceptionally preserved conifer wood <i>Metapodocarpoxylon</i> from the Jurassic of northeastern Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau, and its palaeobiogeographic and palaeoclimatic significances
An exceptionally preserved conifer wood <i>Metapodocarpoxylon</i> from the Jurassic of northeastern Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau, and its palaeobiogeographic and palaeoclimatic significances Open
The Early-Middle Jurassic impression/compression macroflora and the palynoflora from the Qaidam Basin in the northeastern Qinghai-Xizang (Tibetan) Plateau have been well studied; however, fossil wood from this region has not been previousl…
View article: An Innovative Process for Lead Extraction from Leaded Glass Utilizing Mechanochemical Treatment with Sodium Sulfide
An Innovative Process for Lead Extraction from Leaded Glass Utilizing Mechanochemical Treatment with Sodium Sulfide Open
View article: Chromosome-level Genome Assembly and Annotation of the Arctic Moss <i>Ptychostomum knowltonii</i>
Chromosome-level Genome Assembly and Annotation of the Arctic Moss <i>Ptychostomum knowltonii</i> Open
The polar regions host a diverse array of moss species that have evolved to thrive in extreme environments. These mosses exhibit remarkable adaptations, including tolerance to freezing temperatures, desiccation, and ultraviolet radiation. …
View article: Survival Risk Analysis for Four Endemic Ungulates on Grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau Based on the Grazing Pressure Index
Survival Risk Analysis for Four Endemic Ungulates on Grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau Based on the Grazing Pressure Index Open
Ungulates are essential for maintaining the health of grassland ecosystems on the Tibetan plateau. Increased livestock grazing has caused competition for food resources, threatening ungulates’ survival. The survival risk of food resources …
View article: Adopting plastic film mulching system in the food-energy-water-carbon nexus to the sustainable dryland agriculture
Adopting plastic film mulching system in the food-energy-water-carbon nexus to the sustainable dryland agriculture Open
Agricultural production development and ecological environmental protection are the main challenges facing dryland agriculture in the Loess Plateau. Over the past four decades, this region has transitioned from a state of food shortage and…
View article: A longitudinal study on the effect of PM2.5 components on blood pressure in the hypertensive patients from 2011 to 2019
A longitudinal study on the effect of PM2.5 components on blood pressure in the hypertensive patients from 2011 to 2019 Open
Extensive research has established the link between PM2.5 exposure and blood pressure (BP) levels among normal individuals. However, the association between PM2.5 components and BP levels in hypertensive patients has …
View article: The Tibetan Antelope Population Depends on Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Antelope Population Depends on Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau Open
The influence of freshwater ecosystems on terrestrial taxa in high-altitude regions with challenging access, such as the Tibetan Plateau, remains inadequately understood. This knowledge gap is particularly significant due to the fragility …
View article: Chromosome-level genome assembly of Niphotrichum japonicum provides new insights into heat stress responses in mosses
Chromosome-level genome assembly of Niphotrichum japonicum provides new insights into heat stress responses in mosses Open
With a diversity of approximately 22,000 species, bryophytes (hornworts, liverworts, and mosses) represent a major and diverse lineage of land plants. Bryophytes can thrive in many extreme environments as they can endure the stresses of dr…
View article: Association between air temperature and risk of hospitalization for genitourinary disorders: An environmental epidemiological study in Lanzhou, China
Association between air temperature and risk of hospitalization for genitourinary disorders: An environmental epidemiological study in Lanzhou, China Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between air temperature and the risk of hospitalization for genitourinary disorders. Methods Distributed lag non-linear models (DLNM) were used to estimate the associatio…
View article: Impact of human mobility on the epidemic spread during holidays
Impact of human mobility on the epidemic spread during holidays Open
View article: Megafossils of Betulaceae from the Oligocene of Qaidam Basin and their paleoenvironmental and phytogeographic implications
Megafossils of Betulaceae from the Oligocene of Qaidam Basin and their paleoenvironmental and phytogeographic implications Open
Understanding the paleoenvironment and phytogeographical history of the Tibetan Plateau, China relies on discovering new plant fossils. The Qaidam Basin has long been regarded as an ideal 'field laboratory' to investigate the paleoclimate …
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View article: Population structure and point pattern analysis of rare and endangered plant <i>Potaninia mongolica</i> in eastern Alxa, China
Population structure and point pattern analysis of rare and endangered plant <i>Potaninia mongolica</i> in eastern Alxa, China Open
Aims Potaninia mongolica, as a remnant species of ancient monospecific genus distributed in the northwest desert area, belongs to the category of national secondary key protected plants in China.The present study aims to investigate the st…
View article: Plant Fossil Cuticle as a Possible Palaeo-Hg Proxy? Implications from Hg Concentration Data on Both Extant Ginkgo L. And Extinct Ginkgoaleans
Plant Fossil Cuticle as a Possible Palaeo-Hg Proxy? Implications from Hg Concentration Data on Both Extant Ginkgo L. And Extinct Ginkgoaleans Open
View article: Evolution of Influence Ranges of Neolithic-Bronze Age Cities in the Songshan Mountain Region of Central China Based on GIS Spatial Analysis
Evolution of Influence Ranges of Neolithic-Bronze Age Cities in the Songshan Mountain Region of Central China Based on GIS Spatial Analysis Open
Exploring the influence range of early cities is significant for understanding the mechanisms behind ancient settlement systems and human-environment interactions. Due to a lack of effective research methods, the evolution processes and im…
View article: Study on multidimensional changes of rainfall erosivity during 1970–2017 in the North–South Transition Zone, China
Study on multidimensional changes of rainfall erosivity during 1970–2017 in the North–South Transition Zone, China Open
China is one of the world’s most seriously affected regions by water and soil erosion. Soil erosion is a major cause and an important component of land degradation, which has a negative impact on ecological protection and sustainable socio…
View article: Phenotypic Diversity Analysis of the Progeny Variation of a ‘Mosaic Leaf’ Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Based on Flower Organ Characteristics
Phenotypic Diversity Analysis of the Progeny Variation of a ‘Mosaic Leaf’ Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum Based on Flower Organ Characteristics Open
Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum is a common landscape plant. Because of the preference for the ‘red leaf’ trait, the ‘flower color’ trait was ignored in breeding, and the genetic diversity of L. chinense var. rubrum was replaced by a few …
View article: Global prediction for monkeypox epidemic
Global prediction for monkeypox epidemic Open
The monkeypox epidemic has now spread all over the world and has become an epidemic of widespread concern in the international community. Before the emergence of targeted vaccines and specific drugs, it is necessary to numerically simulate…
View article: Phylotranscriptomics of liverworts: revisiting the backbone phylogeny and ancestral gene duplications
Phylotranscriptomics of liverworts: revisiting the backbone phylogeny and ancestral gene duplications Open
Background and Aims With some 7300 extant species, liverworts (Marchantiophyta) represent one of the major land plant lineages. The backbone relationships, such as the phylogenetic position of Ptilidiales, and the occurrence and timing of …
View article: Extensional structures of the Nan′an Basin in the rifting tip of the South China Sea: Implication for tectonic evolution of the southwestern continental margin
Extensional structures of the Nan′an Basin in the rifting tip of the South China Sea: Implication for tectonic evolution of the southwestern continental margin Open
Nan′an Basin is a giant hydrocarbon basin, but its tectonic division scheme and associated fault systems has not been well understood. Based on newly acquired seismic data from the southwestern margin of the South China Sea, this study ana…
View article: Palaeoclimate Reconstruction of the Central Gangdise Mountains, Southern Tibetan Plateau, Based on Glacier Modelling
Palaeoclimate Reconstruction of the Central Gangdise Mountains, Southern Tibetan Plateau, Based on Glacier Modelling Open
Palaeoglacier modelling is an important approach for reconstructing the palaeoclimate. The timing of glaciations in the central part of the Gangdise Mountains has been constrained previously, but the palaeoclimate remains unclear. In this …
View article: The complete chloroplast genome of <i>Pterobryopsis orientalis</i> (Pterobryaceae, Hypnales) and its phylogenetic implications
The complete chloroplast genome of <i>Pterobryopsis orientalis</i> (Pterobryaceae, Hypnales) and its phylogenetic implications Open
Pterobryopsis orientalis (Müll. Hal.) M. Fleisch. 1917, a subtropical moss from the family Pterobryaceae, is native to the western Himalaya. In this study, the complete chloroplast genome of P. orientalis was sequenced using …
View article: Establishing a core outcome set for neurogenic bladder trials: study protocol for a scoping review and Delphi surveys
Establishing a core outcome set for neurogenic bladder trials: study protocol for a scoping review and Delphi surveys Open
View article: D-Tagatose protects against oleic acid-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome in rats by activating PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway
D-Tagatose protects against oleic acid-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome in rats by activating PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway Open
Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by disruption of the alveolar–capillary barrier, resulting in severe alveolar edema and inflammation. D-tagatose (TAG) is a low-calorie fructose isomer with diverse bio…
View article: Water Transmission Increases the Intensity of COVID-19 Outbreaks
Water Transmission Increases the Intensity of COVID-19 Outbreaks Open
India suffered from a devastating 2021 spring outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), surpassing any other outbreaks before. However, the reason for the acceleration of the outbreak in India is still unknown. We describe the stati…
View article: Study on the Profile Distribution and Morphology of Soil Humic Substances in Karst Area of Zunyi City, China
Study on the Profile Distribution and Morphology of Soil Humic Substances in Karst Area of Zunyi City, China Open
Soil degradation in low soil humus content karst areas is a serious problem. Humus is composed of a series of polymer organic compounds, with no fixed form, therefore it is difficult to study, especially humin. In this study, 13C CP/MAS NM…