Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingjing Hu, Luhua Yu, Zongming Yang, Jie Qiu, Jing Li, Peng Shen, Hongbo Lin, Liming Shui, Mengling Tang, Mingjuan Jin, Kun Chen, Jianbing Wang
Summary: We investigated the association between long-term exposure to atmospheric PM2.5 and non-accidental and cause-specific mortality in Yinzhou, China. Moderate PM2.5 concentration was found to be associated with an increased risk of non-accidental and cardiovascular disease mortality among middle-aged and elderly Chinese adults. No associations were observed with respiratory disease or cancer mortality. Interactions between PM2.5 and age, as well as preventive measures on hazy days, were also observed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yaguang Wei, Xinye Qiu, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Alexandra Shtein, Liuhua Shi, Jiabei Yang, Adjani A. Peralta, Brent A. Coull, Joel D. Schwartz
Summary: This simulation study aims to assess the direction and magnitude of bias caused by exposure errors under plausible concentration-response relationships between annual PM2.5 exposure and mortality.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueli Yang, Liwen Zhang, Xi Chen, Fangchao Liu, Anqi Shan, Fengchao Liang, Xuejun Li, Hui Wu, Mengfan Yan, Zhao Ma, Guanghui Dong, Yamin Liu, Jie Chen, Tong Wang, Baoxin Zhao, Yang Liu, Dongfeng Gu, Naijun Tang
Summary: This study investigated the long-term effects of PM2.5 exposure on stroke mortality among residents in high pollution regions. Results showed that for each 10 μg/m³ increase in PM2.5 concentration, the hazard ratio for stroke mortality was 1.31. Additionally, the risk of PM2.5 decreased with increasing annual temperature range.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Wu, Minghong Yao, Xiaocui Yang, Philip K. Hopke, Hyunok Choi, Xue Qiao, Xing Zhao, Juying Zhang
Summary: The study demonstrates potential heterogeneity in the PM2.5-attributable mortality burden associated with different exposure windows, suggesting that the health impacts of long-term PM2.5 exposure in China may be significantly underestimated. The population over 80 years old has the highest PM2.5-attributable mortality burden.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengfan Yan, Han Ge, Liwen Zhang, Xi Chen, Xueli Yang, Fangchao Liu, Anqi Shan, Fengchao Liang, Xuejun Li, Zhao Ma, Guanghui Dong, Yamin Liu, Jie Chen, Tong Wang, Baoxin Zhao, Qiang Zeng, Xiangfeng Lu, Yang Liu, Nai-jun Tang
Summary: A retrospective cohort study in northern China found that long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 increases the risk of chronic respiratory diseases.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hua Hao, Yifan Wang, Qiao Zhu, Haisu Zhang, Andrew Rosenberg, Joel Schwartz, Heresh Amini, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall Martin, Pengfei Liu, Rodney Weber, Armistead Russel, Maayan Yitshak-sade, Howard Chang, Liuhua Shi
Summary: There is growing evidence linking long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) with negative health impacts. However, the specific influence of individual components of PM2.5 on health risks remains unclear. In a cohort study conducted in the contiguous United States, researchers found that increased exposure to PM2.5 mass and its key compounds, including black carbon, organic matter, soil dust, nitrate, sulfate, and ammonium, were significantly associated with higher all-cause mortality in older adults. These findings suggest the importance of reducing fossil fuel burning for improved air quality and public health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jongmin Oh, Sangbum Choi, Changwoo Han, Dong-Wook Lee, Eunhee Ha, Soontae Kim, Hyun-Joo Bae, Wook Bum Pyun, Yun-Chul Hong, Youn-Hee Lim
Summary: A study in South Korea found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among patients with ischemic heart disease, particularly those aged 65-74 years.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dandan Xu, Yi Zhang, Qinghua Sun, Xiaofeng Wang, Tiantian Li
Summary: This study found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 increased mortality among post-CVD patients, particularly for cardiovascular-related deaths and myocardial infarction. Patients with CVD are more susceptible to the effects of PM2.5 compared to the general population. Increased attention to the management of CVD patients is needed in light of these findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Trenton J. Honda, Fatemeh Kazemiparkouhi, Trenton D. Henry, Helen H. Suh
Summary: The study investigates the association between long-term exposure to air pollution and sepsis-related mortality. It finds that long-term PM2.5 exposure is associated with an increased risk of sepsis-related mortality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mette Sorensen, Ole Raaschou-Nielsen, Aslak Harbo Poulsen, Ulla Arthur Hvidtfeldt, Jorgen Brandt, Jibran Khan, Steen Solvang Jensen, Thomas Muenzel, Jesse Daniel Thacher
Summary: Studies suggest that transportation noise, specifically road traffic noise, is associated with increased mortality, particularly in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The exposure-response relationship between noise levels and mortality risk varies depending on the specific cause of death, with linear relationships observed for some causes. However, evidence on the effects of low-level noise and railway noise as risk factors for mortality is limited and inconclusive.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifan Wang, Siyao Xiao, Yuhan Zhang, Howard Chang, Randall V. Martin, Aaron Van Donkelaar, Audrey Gaskins, Yang Liu, Pengfei Liu, Liuhua Shi
Summary: This study conducted a population-based cohort study to explore the associations between long-term exposure to major PM2.5 components and all-cause mortality among the elderly. The results showed that all five major PM2.5 components were significantly associated with elevated all-cause mortality, with combustion-related components having a greater impact.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuexiao Ma, Mengqi Sun, Qingqing Liang, Fenghong Wang, Lisen Lin, Tianyu Li, Junchao Duan, Zhiwei Sun
Summary: The meta-analysis revealed that long-term exposure to PM2.5 increases the risk of hypertension in non-pregnant women, with menopause, non-White, and diabetes being key risk factors for hypertension when exposed to PM2.5.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura A. Rodriguez-Villamizar, Luis Carlos Belalcazar-Ceron, Maria Paula Castillo, Edwin Ricardo Sanchez, Victor Herrera, Dayana Milena Agudelo-Castaneda
Summary: This study compares estimates of surface PM2.5 concentrations in Colombia from 2014 to 2019 derived from two global air quality models, as well as quantifies the avoidable deaths attributable to long-term exposure to concentrations above the current and projected national standard. The results show important differences between the two models and highlight the health benefits of implementing more restrictive air quality standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sicheng Li, Bing Guo, Ye Jiang, Xing Wang, Lin Chen, Xue Wang, Ting Chen, La Yang, Yangzong Silang, Feng Hong, Jianzhong Yin, Hualiang Lin, Xing Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between long-term exposure to PM2.5 components and diabetes.The findings showed that long-term exposure to black carbon, ammonium, nitrate, organic matter, and soil particles in PM2.5 components were positively associated with diabetes. Moreover, organic matter may play a key role in the relationship between PM2.5 and diabetes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunlei Han, Rongbin Xu, Caroline X. Gao, Wenhua Yu, Yajuan Zhang, Kun Han, Pei Yu, Yuming Guo, Shanshan Li
Summary: This study revealed a socioeconomic disparity in the association between PM2.5 and mortality in China, with residents in less developed areas being more vulnerable to long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5 compared to those in developed areas.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Jiazhen Zheng, Xihao Huang, Jinghan Huang, Bingyao Meng, Furong Li, Huamin Liu, Liren Chen, Rui Zhou, Mengchen Zou, Xianbo Wu
Summary: This study evaluated the association between glycemic control and the risk of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in a community-based cohort of older adults. The findings suggest that diabetes, poor glycemic management, and long-term diabetes are potential risk factors for knee osteoarthritis. The study also highlights the importance of targeting blood glucose in addition to bodyweight as a preventive measure for knee osteoarthritis.
ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jingjing Li, Xianming Wu
Summary: Enterprises in emerging markets increasingly prioritize social responsibility alongside economic development. However, existing literature lacks research on the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and acquirer returns in cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This study examines 214 cross-border M&As in China from 2010 to 2019 and categorizes CSR into four components. The findings indicate that supplier and consumer responsibility, as well as the social contribution of enterprises, significantly promote acquirer returns in cross-border M&As, while shareholder responsibility and environmental responsibility have negative effects. This conclusion may be specific to the Chinese context of cross-border M&As.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianguo Sun, Bin Li, Long Hu, Junjun Guo, Xufeng Ling, Xuliang Zhang, Chi Zhang, Xianxin Wu, Hehe Huang, Chenxu Han, Xinfeng Liu, Youyong Li, Shujuan Huang, Tom Wu, Jianyu Yuan, Wanli Ma
Summary: Solution processable semiconductors like organics and emerging lead halide perovskites (LHPs) are ideal candidates for photovoltaics. This study investigates a novel device architecture involving block copolymer/perovskite hybrid bulk heterointerfaces, which enhances light absorption, energy level cascade, and provides a thin hydrophobic layer to improve carrier generation and prevent moisture invasion. The resulting hybrid solar cell exhibits high efficiency and stability, and the approach can be extended to other LHPs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Xianguo Wu, Zongbao Feng, Yang Liu, Yawei Qin, Tingyou Yang, Junchao Duan
Summary: A risk assessment method for vault deformation in small clear distance tunnels is proposed using a pair-copula Bayesian network (PCBN) model. An index system for risk assessment is established based on factors affecting vault settlement. The PCBN model effectively addresses the complexity and correlation within the risk system. The model is applied to analyze the risk status of dome settlement in the Donghu Tuanshan tunnel, and it is determined to be safe. The method provides real-time and effective safety risk assessment and decision support for shield construction.
APPLIED SOFT COMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Kunyu Wang, Xianguo Wu, Limao Zhang, Xieqing Song
Summary: A robust multi-step TBM attitude prediction approach named convolutional gated-recurrent-unit neural network (C-GRU) is proposed in this research and the random balance design Fourier amplitude sensitivity test method is used for sensitivity analysis to reveal the interaction between input and output of the C-GRU model. A tunnel construction project in Singapore is taken as an example to prove the robustness and effectiveness of the proposed approach. Results indicate that the length of the output sequence of the model can maintain high robustness and accuracy within 21 steps.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaocheng Liu, Zhenyu Guo, Xianxin Wu, Xinfeng Liu, Zijian Huang, Liang Li, Jinwen Zhang, Huanping Zhou, Ling-Dong Sun, Chun-Hua Yan
Summary: By investigating the influence of bifunctional zwitterions on the crystallization kinetics of quasi-2D perovskites, this study provides useful directions for tuning the crystallization kinetics, leading to high-performance perovskite LEDs. The zwitterions act as co-spacer organic species and inhibit the aggregation of colloidal precursors, resulting in a more concentrated n distribution and improved energy transfer efficiency. The achieved high-efficiency blue LEDs have a recorded external quantum efficiency of 15.6% at 490 nm and prolonged operation stability of 55.3 min.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Xiaolin Xu, Xianli Wu, Gengyu Yue, Qimin An, Jun Lou, Xiaoxu Yang, Zhe Jin, Jianhong Ding, Yanxia Hu, Qian Du, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie
Summary: This article summarizes the activation mechanisms of inflammasomes and their relationship with diseases, and provides an overview of the effects of intracellular and extracellular ion activities and ion channels on inflammasome activation.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Jinxing Lu, Xianhua Wu, You Wu
Summary: In a changing climate, ship speed optimization is crucial for energy conservation and emission reduction. To establish a dual-objective optimization model, the study considers fuel costs, berthing costs, emission costs, and fixed costs during sailing cycles, and takes into account emission reduction strategies using MGO fuel in emission control areas and AMP devices in ports. The PSO algorithm is used to find the Pareto solution set, and the TOPSIS algorithm is applied to screen the optimal compromise solution. The model is validated using the trans-Pacific route of Yang Ming, and the results demonstrate its effectiveness in reducing operating costs and controlling carbon emissions.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chen Jin, Yayu Wu, Haipeng Zhang, Bai Xu, Wenbin Liu, Chunnan Ji, Panpan Li, Zhenni Chen, Bing Chen, Jiayin Li, Xianming Wu, Peipei Jiang, Yali Hu, Zhifeng Xiao, Yannan Zhao, Jianwu Dai
Summary: This study created a linearly ordered spinal cord-like structure by placing human spinal cord neural progenitor cells and spinal cord astrocytes on a linearly ordered collagen scaffold. The structure promoted neural and vascular regeneration, inhibited inflammation and glial scar formation, and facilitated neural circuit reconstruction and motor functional recovery. Therefore, this research is of great importance in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Xianjun Wu, Mingqiu Wang, Wenting Hu, Guo-Liang Tian, Tao Li
Summary: When dealing with data containing outliers or heavy-tailed distributions, traditional least squares with penalty function is not suitable. With the development of science and technology, high-dimensional data with strong correlation and redundancy has been generated. Therefore, it is necessary to find an effective variable selection method based on robust techniques to handle collinearity. This paper proposes a penalized M-estimation method based on standard error adjusted adaptive elastic-net, which utilizes M-estimators and their standard errors as weights. The theoretical proof demonstrates the consistency and asymptotic normality of this method. The proposed method reduces dimensionality using multi-step adaptive elastic-net in high-dimensional space and selects variables and estimates parameters using the proposed method. Simulation studies and real data analysis confirm the finite sample performance advantages of the proposed method compared to other commonly used methods.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE & COMPLEXITY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Wang, Chao He, Mingsheng Hao, Fazheng Chong, Zhilong Zhao, Xianhua Wu, Zhengjun Tu, Tao Fan, Yinshi Li
Summary: One of the goals in developing high-performance flow batteries is to improve the activity and durability of electrodes. In this study, a particle-bonded catalyst-modified electrode was developed based on an understanding of the interface behaviors in flow batteries. This electrode effectively combines the catalyst and electrode base using a particle-form binder, resulting in enhanced reaction kinetics and reduced mass transport resistance.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yueqi Li, Zhexue Chen, Xuanping Zhou, Xianxin Wu, Zhican Zhou, Zhangqiang Li, Liuyang Xiao, Qian Liu, Xinfeng Liu, Yong Zhang
Summary: This paper describes a method for the facile fabrication of monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) supported by porous anodic alumina (PAA) membranes. The PAA-MoS2 and PAA-Au-MoS2 structures, with nanopore/nanosphere supports, exhibit significantly enhanced optical performances compared to silicon wafer-supported MoS2.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Huiyan Sun, Ziye Wang, Rui Wang, Si Chen, Xinyu Ni, Fu Gao, Yazhao Zhang, Yiwei Xu, Xianxin Wu, Tianya Li
Summary: In this study, the presence of stem rust resistance genes in 65 commercial wheat cultivars from Hebei Province was determined using gene postulation, pedigree analysis, and molecular detection. The results revealed the presence of 6 Sr genes (Sr5, Sr17, Sr24, Sr31, Sr32, Sr38, and SrTmp) in 46 wheat cultivars, with Sr31 being the most common. This study is important for breeding wheat cultivars resistant to stem rust.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianhua Wu, Yi Zhang, Xuehao Feng
Summary: As the division of work within the world economic system becomes increasingly complex, the impact of disturbing events on the economic system is expanding. Japan's proposal to discharge nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean will cause damage to marine fisheries, thereby seriously affecting fisheries and other industries in Japan and other countries and regions around the world. This paper uses the Inoperability Input-Output Model (IIM) and MultiRegion Input-Output Model (MRIO) to simulate the economic consequences of nuclear wastewater discharge in Japan and calculate the economic changes of each industry and country (region).
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Xianhua Wu, Ji Guo, Shunfeng Song
Summary: Since January 2018, the U.S. and China have been engaged in trade disputes with steep tariffs imposed on imports. This paper provides empirical research on the economic losses resulting from these disputes, using input-output models and assumptions. The study reveals that the trade disputes have significantly affected global trading and caused substantial economic losses. It also identifies the countries and industries highly sensitive to the disputes, serving as a reference for assessing losses in similar events.
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE
(2023)
