Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianglin Ji, Dan Wu, Yueguan Yan, Wei Guo, Kai Li
Summary: This study proposes a multimodel coupling framework to explore the ecological security status of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NHAR) under different development scenarios from the perspective of ecological networks. The study finds that grassland and construction land are the main land types in NHAR under different scenarios, and the main gather and change of ecological sources occur in the central region. Furthermore, the centrality of ecological sources differs under different scenarios.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianglin Ji, Dan Wu, Yueguan Yan, Wei Guo, Kai Li
Summary: This study proposes a multimodel coupling framework to explore the ecological security status of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NHAR) under different development scenarios from the perspective of ecological networks. The study provides important findings on the changes in land types, locations of ecological sources, and the need for stronger ecological corridor construction under different scenarios. It can serve as a valuable reference for ecological spatial planning and policy formulation in NHAR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chen Yue, Yong Qian, Feng Liu, Xiangxiang Cui, Suhua Meng
Summary: Gray water footprint (GWF) is a useful tool to assess water pollution and quality by measuring the amount of freshwater needed to dilute water pollutants. This study analyzed the GWF and its variations in cities of Ningxia over a period of 2012-2020. The results showed a significant decreasing trend in GWF, with Wuzhong City contributing the most. The study also identified economic development as a positive factor and technology structure as a negative factor influencing GWF.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weifu Ding, Yaqian Zhu
Summary: In this paper, a LSTM model based on PCA and attention mechanism is constructed to predict PM2.5 concentration. The optimal PCA-attention-LSTM model is compared with other models and it is found that the addition of variables such as week, precipitation, and temperature improves the prediction accuracy. The concentration of PM2.5 shows a clear seasonal trend and is correlated with the geographical location and climate environment of Ningxia.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shengrui Zhang, Lei Chi, Tongyan Zhang, Yingjie Wang
Summary: This paper evaluates the regional tourism competitiveness in 22 county-level administrative regions of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. It analyzes the connotation of regional tourism competitiveness based on resources, economic and environmental benefits, and establishes an evaluation index system. Measures such as entropy weight TOPSIS, spatial association, and hot and cold analysis are used to assess tourism competitiveness and describe its spatial pattern in Ningxia. The study highlights the impact of regional economic development on comprehensive competitiveness and categorizes the tourism development level into four types. The paper also provides targeted optimization suggestions for tourism functional zoning and high-quality development in Ningxia.
Article
Parasitology
Winka Le Clec'h, Frederic D. Chevalier, Kathrin Jutzeler, Timothy J. C. Anderson
Summary: This study investigated the trade-off between propagative fitness in the intermediate snail host and reproductive fitness in the definitive vertebrate host of the trematode parasite Schistosoma mansoni. The results showed that high propagative fitness of the parasite in the snail host had a detrimental impact on snail physiology, but resulted in higher reproductive fitness and transmission in the definitive host. Therefore, the trade-off hypothesis was rejected, and it was found that selected parasite lines exhibited low and high shedding phenotype regardless of the snail host genetic background.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Zeyi Liang, Jiahao Shen, Jing Liu, Xu Sun, Yayuan Yang, Yanan Lv, Juanshan Zheng, Xiaoqing Mou, Hongsheng Li, Xuezhi Ding, Feng Yang
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and genetic characteristics of Serratia marcescens isolates from bovine mastitis in China. The isolates showed high resistance to cefazolin and chloramphenicol, and some displayed multidrug resistance. Several resistant and virulence genes were identified in the isolates. This study provides important information for the prevention and treatment of S. marcescens-induced bovine mastitis in China.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaolin Wang, Wencong He, Juan Lei, Guangtian Liu, Fei Huang, Yanlin Zhao
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on tuberculosis control in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, resulting in a sharp decrease in TB notification rates that took longer to recover compared to the baseline period. During the pandemic period, TB patients diagnosed had higher rates of sputum smear positivity and cavities on X-ray inspection, with delays in patient diagnosis also being longer.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianpeng Zhang, Qiuliang Lei, Xia Liang, Stuart Lindsey, Jiafa Luo, Wei Pei, Xinzhong Du, Shuxia Wu, Miaoying An, Weiwen Qiu, Hongbin Liu
Summary: To investigate the influence of water diversion on nitrogen in irrigated areas, a nitrogen footprint model was developed and optimized. The study analyzed statistical data from a diverted irrigation area in Ningxia, China, and found that water diversion and drainage accounted for 10.3% and 13.8% of the total nitrogen input and output, highlighting the potential nitrogen pollution risks associated with these activities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiujuan Zhang, Yuting Zhao, Kexin Ma, Danni Wang, Huilong Lin
Summary: After the implementation of prohibition grazing policy in 2003, the grassland growth in Ningxia has improved. The study found that the average NDVI values in Ningxia grasslands after grazing prohibition were higher than those before grazing prohibition, except in winter. The growth rate decreased, but the degradation rate increased after grazing prohibition. The transformation trend was mainly positive.
Article
Mathematics
Sharmin Sultana, Gilberto Gonzalez-Parra, Abraham J. Arenas
Summary: In this paper, a generalized epidemiological mathematical model is constructed to study the dynamics of toxoplasmosis in cat and mouse populations. The model incorporates proportions for congenital transmission in both populations and includes environmental oocysts. The conditions for eradicating toxoplasmosis are determined by conducting a stability analysis and calculating the basic reproduction number R-0. It is found that vertical transmission in the cat population is essential and affects R-0, while the presence of full vertical transmission in the mouse population determines the equilibrium states for toxoplasmosis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dehe Xu, Yan Ding, Hui Liu, Qi Zhang, De Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed 60 years of monthly precipitation data in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and used ARIMA and CEEMD models to predict drought events. The results showed that the CEEMD-ARIMA model outperformed the ARIMA model in terms of prediction accuracy at all time scales, which has significant implications for government decision-making.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Hao Zhai, Dehuai Meng, Zongzhi Li, YuHui Si, Hongxian Yu, Liwei Teng, Zhensheng Liu
Summary: This study determined the complete mitochondrial DNA genome of the Common Pochard in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, and found a close genetic relationship between the Common Pochard and Aythya americana.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hao Liu, Haiguang Hao, Lihui Sun, Tingting Zhou
Summary: Landscape ecological risk assessment is an important method for predicting and measuring the quality and dynamic evolution of the ecological environment. This study focuses on Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and explores the spatial-temporal distribution characteristics and evolution trend of landscape ecological risk. The results suggest that the natural environment and human activities are the main factors influencing landscape ecological risk change in Ningxia.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Hao Zhai, Dehuai Meng, Yuhui Si, Zongzhi Li, Zeyan Cui, Hongxian Yu, Liwei Teng, Zhensheng Liu
Summary: The complete mitochondrial genome of the gray-headed lapwing was determined in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, showing a close genetic relationship between V. cinereus and V. vanellus.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adebayo J. Molehin, Donald P. McManus, Hong You
Summary: Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical parasitic disease caused by human blood flukes, lacks an available vaccine despite being ranked as one of the top 10 urgently needed vaccines by Science. This review highlights the current progress of schistosomiasis vaccines under clinical development and emphasizes the need for revolutionary and effective vaccine pipeline utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Geoffrey N. Gobert, Donald P. McManus, Geoff McMullan, Christopher J. Creevey, Jack Carson, Malcolm K. Jones, Sujeevi S. K. Nawaratna, Kosala G. Weerakoon, Hong You
Summary: This study used FISH and microbial profiling techniques to demonstrate for the first time the presence of bacteria on the epithelial surfaces of adult schistosomes, which differ from the host blood and bile. These schistosome surface-associated bacteria are considered an important component of the host-parasite interaction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jo-An Occhipinti, Danya Rose, Adam Skinner, Daniel Rock, Yun Ju C. Song, Ante Prodan, Sebastian Rosenberg, Louise Freebairn, Catherine Vacher, Ian B. Hickie
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the value of systems modelling in decision making for public health and mental health. Despite uncertainty, systems models can provide valuable insights and recommendations for intervention strategies. It is important to consider a sufficient time horizon and accurate indicators to reduce uncertainty and improve mental health outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phillip Cheuk Fung Law, Lay San Too, Nicole T. M. Hill, Jo Robinson, Madelyn Gould, Jo-An Occhipinti, Matthew J. Spittal, Katrina Witt, Mark Sinyor, Benedikt Till, Nathaniel Osgood, Ante Prodan, Rifat Zahan, Jane Pirkis
Summary: This study examines the role of social media in suicide clusters. By comparing Facebook activity following cluster and non-cluster suicides, it is found that cluster cases are more associated with the concepts of family and son, while non-cluster controls are more associated with sadness and loss concepts. Posts pertaining to cluster cases receive less attention and contain more words associated with surprise and disgust.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Louise Freebairn, Jo-An Occhipinti, Yun Ju C. Song, Adam Skinner, Kenny Lawson, Grace Yeeun Lee, Samuel J. Hockey, Samantha Huntley, Ian B. Hickie
Summary: This paper describes the participatory procedures that will be used to support systems modeling for national multisite implementation. It outlines the iterative process of engaging with stakeholders, including those with lived experience of mental health issues, to develop and validate systems models. The paper provides a detailed blueprint for the implementation of this process for mental health applications.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Grace Yeeun Lee, Ian Bernard Hickie, Jo-An Occhipinti, Yun Ju Christine Song, Adam Skinner, Salvador Camacho, Kenny Lawson, Adriane Martin Hilber, Louise Freebairn
Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation framework for participatory modelling programs, which considers the impacts of such programs at the project, individual, group, and system levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Grace Yeeun Lee, Ian Bernard Hickie, Jo-An Occhipinti, Yun Ju Christine Song, Salvador Camacho, Adam Skinner, Kenny Lawson, Samuel J. Hockey, Adriane Martin Hilber, Louise Freebairn
Summary: The youth mental health sector faces challenges such as service fragmentation and inefficient resource allocation. Systems modelling and simulation, particularly using participatory approaches, offer promise in supporting evidence-informed decision making with limited resources. However, improved evaluation efforts are needed to understand and improve the methods for implementing participatory modelling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cleide H. Sprohnle-Barrera, Jayne McGhie, Rachel E. Allavena, Helen C. Owen, Chiara Palmieri, Tamsin S. Barnes
Summary: The study estimated the frequency of various types of nodular lesions affecting the spleen in dogs and found significant differences in survival times and types of lesions. Dogs with lymphoid hyperplasia had the longest survival, while those with histiocytic sarcoma had the shortest survival. Age, sex, and type of lesion were important factors affecting the survival time of dogs.
Article
Substance Abuse
Jake M. Najman, David P. Farrington, William Bor, Alexandra M. Clavarino, Tara R. McGee, James G. Scott, Gail M. Williams, Rebecca McKetin
Summary: The study found that adolescent behavior problems predict drug use and life success in adulthood. Additionally, after adjusting for cannabis and amphetamine use at 30 years old, the association between early cannabis and amphetamine use and adult life success is no longer significant.
ADDICTION RESEARCH & THEORY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Hong You, Malcolm K. Jones, Catherine A. Gordon, Alexa E. Arganda, Pengfei Cai, Harry Al-Wassiti, Colin W. Pouton, Donald P. McManus
Summary: Despite long-term efforts, developing effective vaccines against parasitic infections has been challenging due to the complexity of parasite life cycles and their interactions with hosts. Traditional vaccine platforms have proven unsuitable for many parasitic diseases. A new wave of research using mRNA vaccines is anticipated to advance the prevention of parasitic infections.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Allen G. Ross, Donald A. Harn, Delia Chy, Marianette Inobaya, Jerric R. Guevarra, Lisa Shollenberger, Yuesheng Li, Donald P. McManus, Darren J. Gray, Gail M. Williams
Summary: This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a bovine vaccine in reducing human schistosome infection. Bovine vaccination significantly decreased the rate of human infection, and the best outcome was achieved when combined with snail mollusciciding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Grace Yeeun Lee, Julie Robotham, Yun Ju C. Song, Jo-An Occhipinti, Jakelin Troy, Tanja Hirvonen, Dakota Feirer, Olivia Iannelli, Victoria Loblay, Louise Freebairn, Rama Agung-Igusti, Ee Pin Chang, Pat Dudgeon, Ian Bernard Hickie
Summary: The social and emotional wellbeing of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can be supported through an Indigenous-led and community empowering approach. Applying systems thinking via participatory approaches aligns with Indigenous research paradigms and can be effective for mental health systems planning. Evaluations are necessary to understand the effectiveness and value of such methods and promote self-determination over funding and resources. This paper presents modifications to an evaluation protocol for participatory systems modelling to support the social and emotional wellbeing of young people.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Grace Yeeun Lee, Ian Bernard Hickie, Yun Ju C. Song, Sam Huntley, Nicholas Ho, Victoria Loblay, Louise Freebairn, Adam Skinner, Paul Crosland, Elizabeth Moore, Natalie Johnson, Stephanie Lentern, Josephine Brogden, Erin Barry, Catherine Vacher, Sebastian Rosenberg, Paul Mayers, Olivia Iannelli, Shin Ho Park, Jo-An Occhipinti
Summary: Australia's mental health system fails to meet the needs of young people, and there is a need for more accountability, long-term strategic planning, and regional leadership to guide mental health reform. Participatory systems modelling (PSM) is recognized as a useful method to support decision-making for strategic reform, and this study evaluates a youth mental health PSM process conducted in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). While all stakeholder groups viewed youth mental health system reform as desirable and necessary, they felt powerless to influence current decision-making processes, highlighting the need for greater accountability. PSM shows promise in improving transparency and accountability, but more support and time are needed for transformative change.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Qin Li, Jing Xu, Shi-Zhu Li, Juerg Utzinger, Donald P. McManus, Xiao-Nong Zhou
Summary: The World Bank Loan Project (WBLP) in China significantly contributed to the prevention, control, and elimination of schistosomiasis, with positive impacts on management mechanism reform, technological innovation, and epidemiological changes. The project played a crucial role in enhancing schistosomiasis control and shaping the response towards its elimination in China, offering valuable experiences for similar efforts elsewhere.
