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Construction & Building Technology
Dan Chen, Jiaying Su, Jianping Ye
Summary: Tulou dwellings in Southeast China have attracted global interest for their distinctive appearance, sustainable construction materials and technologies, and defensive and collective housing functions. However, the majority of tulou buildings are facing irreversible decline and destruction. This study focuses on 83 tulou buildings in Raoping County, Guangdong Province, and reconstructs their historical scenes and systematically reveals their emergence, popularity, and consolidation process as integrated defensive and residential buildings. The research findings contribute to a better understanding of tulou and Chinese traditional residences, providing valuable references for their preservation and sustainable development.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dantong Shao, Xiaoyan Xia, Huihui Liu, Mingxi Huang, Jia Yu, Jianrong He, Xiu Qiu
Summary: This report adds to the knowledge about the infection pattern for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) subtypes in rural areas in southern China. The prevalence of HPV-16, 18, and the other 12 hrHPV subtypes were 0.71%, 0.34%, and 4.50%, respectively, among rural women in Guangzhou. The prevalence of HPV-16 and the other 12 hrHPV subtypes increased with age, but there was no evident age trend for HPV-18 prevalence.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenbo Huang, Hongyan Xu, Hongbo Hu, Dingmei Zhang, Yulan Liu, Yanle Guo, Fengjin Xiao, Weijuan Chen, Zhanzhong Ma
Summary: The study found that HPV infections are common among women in northern Guangdong, with a 19.04% prevalence rate. The highest prevalence rate was observed in women aged 40-49. Single-type HPV infections were more common, with significantly higher prevalence of high-risk HPV infections. The most common high-risk genotypes were HPV52, HPV16, HPV58, HPV53, and HPV68.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Zhanzhong Ma, Shushu Fan, Jun Liu, Yulan Liu, Yanle Guo, Wenbo Huang
Summary: This study investigated the molecular characterization of hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias in Northern Guangdong Province, China among 10,285 subjects. The prevalence rates were found to be 0.46% for hemoglobinopathies and 21.02% for thalassemias, with the most common types being Hb Q-Thailand and various deletions in alpha- and beta-thalassemia genes. The results highlighted the importance of regional differences in the molecular characterization of thalassemias and provided valuable information for prevention and control efforts.
Article
Geography
Jianzhou Gong, Yuqing Jian, Wenli Chen, Yansui Liu, Yueming Hu
Summary: Since 1978, China's rural settlements have undergone significant changes in terms of number, structure, and environmental conditions. The study reveals that there was an expansion of rural settlements from 1980 to 2000, followed by a rapid decline from 2000 to 2010. Urban growth was facilitated by converting high-production cropland. The density of rural settlements was highest in areas with medium-level development.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dadong Wu, Peiyi Liu, Danhong Song, He Wang, Siqi Chen, Wanyi Tang, Xuelian Zhao, Fanghui Zhao, Yueyun Wang
Summary: Cervical cancer is a major public health issue in China, and the demonstration project in Shenzhen has shown promising results in increasing the HPV vaccination rate and promoting public acceptance of the vaccine. However, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, expanding the age range, and ensuring vaccination quality need to be addressed for universal coverage.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jin Yan, Junai Yang
Summary: By comparing the carbon price payments of ten income-level households in Guangdong Province, the study found that higher-income households need to pay more for carbon emissions. The total carbon pricing in Guangdong is slightly progressive, with progressivity increasing from 2012 to 2017. Only carbon pricing on residential energy consumption is regressive, which could be compensated by revenue recycling policies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Agronomy
Xiaojuan Zhang, Zhengxi Yang
Summary: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing farmers' satisfaction with sustainable rural development (SRD) practices in Guangdong Province, China. The results showed that there was spatial heterogeneity in farmers' satisfaction with SRD practices and factors at the individual and village levels jointly affected farmers' satisfaction. Factors such as farmers' college education, identity of Chinese Communist Party (CCP), participation, improvement of public services, village infrastructure, and grassroots governance had a positive predictive effect on farmers' satisfaction.
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Veterinary Sciences
Jiajun Ou, Feiyan Zheng, Jiaojiao Cheng, Shaotang S. Ye, Cundong Ye, Kun Jia, Gang Lu, Shoujun Li
Summary: H3N2 canine influenza virus continues to circulate in dog populations in China, Korea, and the United States. Through the study of samples from veterinary hospitals in Guangdong Province, we have identified new emerging strains of H3N2 CIV that differ from previously reported strains in China.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Abdullatif K. Almaghlouth, Abdullah H. Bohamad, Roaa Y. Alabbad, Jehad H. Alghanim, Danah J. Alqattan, Reda A. Alkhalaf
Summary: This study investigated the awareness, knowledge, and acceptance of HPV infection and its vaccine among the general population in Saudi Arabia. The results showed that only 4% of the participants had received the HPV vaccine. The levels of knowledge, awareness, and attitude were 35%, 28%, and 51%, respectively. The most reliable source of information about the HPV vaccine was found to be social media, followed by health practitioners. The most common reasons for refusing vaccinations were the belief of being healthy and lack of information. It is crucial to provide instructions and information in schools for students, families, and healthcare providers regarding HPV infection and its vaccination.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kaihan Cai, Yifeng Xie, Qingbin Song, Ni Sheng, Zongguo Wen
Summary: With the rapid development of the express delivery industry, the environmental issues of express packaging waste have gained public attention. Differences between urban and rural residents in disposal methods, views on excessive packaging, and willingness to pay for EPW highlight the need for increased environmental awareness and recycling infrastructure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyong Zhu, Wenming He, Youcun Liu, Zhiyun Chen, Zhicheng Dong, Changbai Zhu, Yankui Chen, Yongzhu Xiong
Summary: Soil erodibility research is important for the prediction and prevention of regional soil erosion. This study focused on the lateritic red soil area of eastern Guangdong province and examined the soil erodibility using different models. The results showed that soil properties, especially particle size composition, play a significant role in soil erodibility. The research provides valuable data for soil and water conservation in the region and the construction of K value databases for different soil types in China.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Virology
Jianwei Mao, Shaotang Ye, Qi Li, Yumeizi Bai, Jieyan Wu, Liang Xu, Zhen Wang, Jingyu Wang, Pei Zhou, Shoujun Li
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of FCV in Guangdong Province, China, and successfully isolated 20 FCV isolates. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the genetic diversity of FCVs and potential recombination events. Furthermore, virus replication kinetics showed that a clinically severe FCV exhibited more efficient replication in vitro.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shoubao Geng, Xia Zhou, Huamin Zhang, Long Yang, Zhongyu Sun, Xiqin Yan, Meijie Liu
Summary: This study analyzed the relative contributions of climate change and human activities to vegetation dynamics in the warm and humid Guangdong Province of south China. The results showed that vegetation in most areas exhibited an increasing trend, with temperature being the most important climatic factor. The study also found that human activities had a higher contribution to vegetation changes than climate change.
Article
Virology
Yong Wang, Jianfei Sun, Da Zhang, Xu Guo, Wenhao Shen, Yongdong Li
Summary: The study analyzed three different duck-derived parvoviruses in Anhui province, eastern China, and identified classical goose parvovirus (C-GPV), Muscovy duck parvovirus (MDPV), and novel duck-origin goose parvovirus (N-GPV) through genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. Recombination events were also found, contributing to a better understanding of the diversity of duck-derived parvoviruses and providing valuable reference for disease prevention.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
(2021)