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Virology
Shumpei P. Yasuda, Kenta Shimizu, Takaaki Koma, Nguyen Thuy Hoa, Mai Quynh Le, Zhuoxing Wei, Devinda S. Muthusinghe, Sithumini M. W. Lokupathirage, Futoshi Hasebe, Tetsu Yamashiro, Jiro Arikawa, Kumiko Yoshimatsu
Summary: Experimentally infected rats showed transient IgM production followed by increased IgG response and avidity maturation, while naturally infected rats had simultaneous high rates of IgM and IgG antibodies, with most of them developing chronic infection. IgG avidity in female rats was associated with decreased viral load in the lungs, in contrast to male rats where no relationship was observed.
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Environmental Sciences
Jianlong Li, Dan Peng, Zhuozhi Ouyang, Peng Liu, Linchuan Fang, Xuetao Guo
Summary: A large number of plastic products used in agricultural production have low recycling efficiency, resulting in the production of microplastics. This study investigates the microplastic contamination in the main agricultural areas of Xinjiang and finds that the majority of microplastics are bulk-shaped and white, with sizes mostly less than 0.5 mm. The contamination risk index for microplastics in this area is 108.92, indicating a grade III risk level. The study also reveals that there is little difference in microplastic abundance between paddy fields and garden lands, possibly due to similar pollution sources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diwen Dong, Hui Tao, Zengxin Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of heatwaves and population exposure to heatwaves (PEH) in Xinjiang, and found that heatwaves in Xinjiang have been increasing in intensity and continuity from 1961 to 2020. The eastern part of the Tarim Basin, Turpan, and Hami were identified as the most prone areas to heatwaves. The PEH in Xinjiang also showed an increasing trend, primarily due to population growth and climate change.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
P. E. N. G. Huan, L. I. U. Hui, G. A. O. Li, J. I. A. N. G. Ru, L. Guang-kuo, G. A. O. Hai-feng, W. U. Wei, W. A. N. G. Jun, Z. H. A. N. G. Yu, H. U. A. N. G. Wen-kun, K. O. N. G. Ling-an, P. E. N. G. De-liang
Summary: The sugar beet cyst nematode population collected from sugar beet fields in Xinjiang was confirmed to be H. schachtii based on morphological and molecular characterization.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Yang, Pierre Rivailler, Shuangli Zhu, Dongmei Yan, Na Xie, Haishu Tang, Yong Zhang, Wenbo Xu
Summary: The study analyzed sewage samples collected from three locations in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China, focusing on RNA viruses known to infect humans. A total of 30 human-infecting virus species from 10 families were identified, with the majority belonging to Picornaviridae and Astroviridae. Astroviruses were the most prevalent and detected in all samples, highlighting the importance of analyzing the virome of sewage samples for monitoring potential risks to public health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengxi Guan, Yuan Jiang, Wenjie Du, Penghe Cao, Ze Wang, Jiaqiang Lei
Summary: Calculating the ecological footprint at the regional scale is crucial for local decision-makers in Xinjiang Region to guide sustainable development. This study modifies the method of ecological footprint calculation for dryland areas by incorporating ecological and productive contributions from desert areas. The results show an increasing ecological deficit in Xinjiang, suggesting the need to replace thermal power with renewable energy sources and enhance desert production through ecological farming practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zheng-xiang Qi, Ke-qing Qian, Jia-jun Hu, Yang Wang, Dong-mei Wu, Neng Gao, Pei-Song Jia, Zhen-hao Zhang, Bo Zhang, Yu Li
Summary: This article investigated and analyzed the macrofungal resources in Xinjiang, China, and identified three species belonging to the genus Pluteus, including a new species. Morphological study and molecular analysis were conducted, and detailed descriptions and a species list were provided.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yasushi Kiyokawa, Shigeyuki Tamogami, Masato Ootaki, Evelyn Kahl, Dana Mayer, Markus Fendt, Satoru Nagaoka, Tsutomu Tanikawa, Yukari Takeuchi
Summary: Brown rats communicate using pheromones, and the pheromone 2-methylbutyric acid (2-MB) released from the neck region can reduce fear responses in rats. Understanding rat behavior can lead to more effective ecological research and pest management, contributing to advancements in science and public health.
Article
Virology
Ning Shi, Xiangshu Qiu, Xinyu Cao, Zhanhai Mai, Xiangyu Zhu, Nan Li, He Zhang, Jinyong Zhang, Zhuoxin Li, Nuerlan Shaya, Huijun Lu, Ningyi Jin
Summary: The mosquito-borne GETV is a globally prevalent virus that is pathogenic to domestic animals and humans. This study found that GETV is widely distributed in Xinjiang, China, especially in horses and pigs, with positive antibody and virus detection. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance monitoring strategies to prevent economic losses in horses and pigs.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xuetao Yu, Mengke Liu, Junyu Wang, Qingkuan Liu, Jianqing Bu
Summary: This paper analyzes the statistical characteristics of wind and snow in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China, with a focus on studying snow drifting disasters. The study found that certain areas have high cumulative wind scale and snowfall, which is of great practical significance for building structure design and snow drifting disaster treatment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qiong An, Linxiu Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between migration destinations and public health services in Xinjiang, and found that improving public health services can attract laborers to live and work there, contributing to the development of Xinjiang.
Article
Microbiology
Kyungmin Park, Seung-Ho Lee, Jongwoo Kim, Jingyeong Lee, Geum-Young Lee, Seungchan Cho, Juyoung Noh, Jeewan Choi, Juwon Park, Dong-Hyun Song, Se Hun Gu, Hyeongseok Yun, Jung-Eun Kim, Daesang Lee, Il-Ung Hwang, Won-Keun Kim, Jin-Won Song
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile Biomeme platform for rapid diagnosis of SEOV infections and found that the system is comparable to laboratory-based platforms. Whole-genome sequencing revealed the phylogeographical diversity of orthohantaviruses in the ROK, providing important insights for rapid response to hantaviral outbreaks.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Diermulati Tusun, Maiweilanjiang Abulimiti, Xirizhati Mamuti, Zhenjiang Liu, Da Xu, Guanzhen Li, Xiaowang Peng, Tuerhong Abudureyimu, Lijie Zhang, Yanlin Zhao, Xichao Ou
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China from 2011 to 2020. The study found a significant declining trend in the notification rate of reported PTB cases in the past three years. Males, elderly population, winter and spring, and farmers as an occupation were identified as the main factors associated with high incidence of tuberculosis in Kashgar. Targeted prevention and treatment of TB should be strengthened in key groups in this region.
Article
Zoology
Zi-Wei Yin
Summary: This study reports newly recorded species of the genus Brachygluta, including Brachygluta iranica and Trissemus melinus, from Xinjiang, China. The research provides a detailed description and illustrations of these two species, and includes a redescription of T. melinus.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Riqiang Chen, Hao Yang, Guijun Yang, Yang Liu, Chengjian Zhang, Huiling Long, Haifeng Xu, Yang Meng, Haikuan Feng
Summary: Land-use maps are important for decision-makers to adjust land-use structures and regional planning. By using freely available Sentinel image datasets, reliable land-use products for the highly heterogeneous environment of southern Xinjiang were developed. The inclusion of multi-temporal image features consistently improves the classification accuracy of land-use products.
