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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Scarlet. S. S. Bliss, Maya Homsy King, Miriam. I. I. Bermejo, Andrew Nguyen, Heather. K. K. Amato, Jay. P. P. Graham
Summary: Antimicrobials are widely used in food animal production, but their inappropriate use can promote antimicrobial resistance, posing a threat to health. This study analyzed the implementation of policies in California, Maryland, and San Francisco to reduce antimicrobial use. The research found that vague language, lack of reporting, diverse stakeholder involvement, and funding were important factors affecting policy effectiveness.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Boqiang Lin, Hengsong Zhao
Summary: This study examines the impact of off-farm work on energy poverty in rural China, finding that off-farm work helps improve households' energy poverty situation by increasing their total income. The research underscores the importance of implementing diversified policies to address energy poverty in rural areas.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
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Microbiology
Zhenwei Zhang, Bingjian Huang, Xu Gao, Xiaoyuan Shi, Xinrui Wang, Tianqi Wang, Yonghui Wang, Guiqin Liu, Changfa Wang
Summary: The present study investigated the dynamic changes in fecal microbiota in donkey foals during the weaning transition. The results showed that the cessation of breastfeeding and transition to plant-based feeds increased microbial diversity and richness. The study also found an increase in cellulolytic bacteria and functions related to fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism in post-weaning donkeys. This study contributes to a comprehensive understanding of microbiota development in donkey foals during the weaning period, which may lead to improved digestion and feed efficiency.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Yuanyuan Yang, Chuchu Xiao, Xianming Wu, Wenxing Long, Guang Feng, Guoying Liu
Summary: Functional trait ecology reveals the importance of the leaf economics spectrum in understanding plants’ trade-offs, with a fast-slow economic spectrum characterized by leaf and stem in a tropical cloud forest. Nutrient trait variations are coordinated, while root morphological traits and nutrient traits are decoupled.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Muhammad Yaseen, Wenxing Long, Farhan Khalid, Saraj Bahadur, Hamza Armghan Noushahi
Summary: This study investigates the changes in plant attributes and their connections among various vegetative organs of woody tree species in Hainan Island. The results show that the stem organic matter and organic carbon play a significant role in plant trade-offs, and there are significant positive correlations between different vegetative organs. These findings have important implications for understanding the ecology of tropical coastal secondary forests, habitat restoration, and green infrastructure design.
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Environmental Sciences
Wenbin Yin, Youzhi Ma, Dian Wang, Shuangyan He, Daji Huang
Summary: This study utilizes a sea surface temperature gradient-based upwelling detection algorithm and satellite data to explore the statistical features, seasonal variations, and short-term variations of the Zhoushan upwelling. The findings reveal a monthly migration in the location of the upwelling center and the clustering of potential upwelling spots in areas with large topographic gradients. The short-term variations have a lifecycle of approximately 24 hours with intensification and decay stages.
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Critical Care Medicine
Deepti Kilaru, Nova Panebianco, Cameron Baston
Summary: A 65-year-old man with septic shock due to pneumonia was admitted to the ICU and required mechanical ventilation. After extubation, he developed increased work of breathing and was eventually reintubated. Diaphragmatic weakness was identified as the likely cause of respiratory failure after thorough evaluation.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Mengying Zhao, Yongkai Luo, Yahan Chen, Haihua Shen, Xia Zhao, Jingyun Fang, Huifeng Hu
Summary: The scaling exponent of nitrogen (N) vs. phosphorus (P) varies among different shrub organs due to influences from plant functional groups (PFGs), climate zones, soil nutrient status, and habitats. Stems and coarse roots show a resistant response to nutrient limitation and a compliant response to high nutrient availability. Leaves and fine roots are mainly controlled by soil P and N availability, regardless of PFGs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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Agronomy
Wenfeng Zhou, Chen Qing, Shili Guo, Jia He, Xin Deng, Jiahao Song, Dingde Xu
Summary: This study found that labor off-farm employment significantly promotes farmers' use of clean energy for cooking, and this mechanism is mainly realized through per capita annual cash income, social relationship network, and family population structure. Higher education level, rural or mountainous location, and labor off-farm employment have a greater positive impact on farmers' clean energy consumption.
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Environmental Sciences
Wenzong Zhao, Chunwang Xiao, Mingxu Li, Li Xu, Xin Li, Nianpeng He
Summary: This study investigates the biogeographic patterns of sulfur (S) in different plant organs. It found that S content was highest in leaves, followed by roots, twigs, and trunks. S content was higher in plants from deserts compared to forests and grasslands. The study also revealed that roots showed faster S content changes and had different allocation relationships with other organs across different communities. Climate and soil properties were found to regulate the spatial variation and allocation relationships of S among plant organs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Fan Wu, Youjia Liang, Shouzhang Peng, Jiejun Huang, Lijun Liu
Summary: This study uses multi-source data and assessment methods to analyze the spatial and temporal dynamics and trade-off changes of eight ecosystem services on the Loess Plateau. The study finds the interactions and changes in trade-offs between different services, providing theoretical and decision-making references for ecosystem management in ecologically fragile regions.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Lucas Wauters, Solene Dermine, Brune de Dreuille, Joanna Bettolo, Coralie Hutinet, Ashiq Mohamed, Emilie Lecoq, Lore Billiauws, Alexandre Nuzzo, Olivier Corcos, Francisca Joly
Summary: This study investigated the differences in outcomes after weaning off intravenous support in adult patients with chronic intestinal failure. Nutritional and functional markers were assessed, and it was found that malnutrition and reduced muscle mass were common in these patients. Treatment with teduglutide was effective in preventing these complications.
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Zheng Shen, Derek S. Brown, Kang Yu
Summary: Female off-farm employment in rural China negatively affects fertility desire, primarily through weakening son preference and decreasing job autonomy. Social health insurance plays an important role in moderating the adverse relationship between off-farm employment and desire for a second child.
CHINA AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2023)
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Economics
Yuyi Zhang, Pu Gong
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the difference between firms' actual and expected target leverage ratios on the risk-return trade-off in the Chinese stock market. The findings reveal that the relationship between risk and return is positive when the actual leverage exceeds the target leverage, and negative when the actual leverage is below the target leverage. This contradicts the traditional financial principle of higher returns for higher risks.
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuhang Shen, Ziqi Wang, Shi Li
Summary: The lack of access to water services has been a long-standing challenge for a significant share of the global population, particularly in developing countries. This paper examines the impact of access to piped water on off-farm work participation in rural China using data from the China Labor-force Dynamic Survey (CLDS). The findings highlight that access to piped water significantly improves off-farm work participation, particularly in rugged areas and for women, demonstrating its role in promoting inclusive growth.