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**-Lin Wang
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Open AccessAn interval mixed-integer non-linear programming model to support regional electric power systems planning with CO2 capture and storage under uncertainty
Electric generating capacity expansion has been always an essential way to handle the electricity shortage, meanwhile, greenhouse-gas (GHG) emission, especially CO2, from electric power systems becomes crucial co...
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Open AccessAcute large-dose exposure to organophosphates in patients with and without diabetes mellitus: analysis of mortality rate and new-onset diabetes mellitus
We investigated the mortality rates of patients with and without diabetes mellitus after acute large-dose exposure to organophosphate insecticides. All patients without diabetes mellitus were traced to examine...
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Open AccessHealth impact of the 2008 cold spell on mortality in subtropical China: the climate and health impact national assessment study (CHINAs)
Many studies have investigated heat wave related mortality, but less attention has been given to the health effects of cold spells in the context of global warming. The 2008 cold spell in China provided a uniq...
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Identification of indoor contaminant source location by a single concentration sensor
Methods of maximum correlation coefficient (MCC) and the minimum discrete degree (MDD) are developed to identify the location of indoor contaminant source. These two methods are simple, effective, and economic...
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Open AccessFirst record of the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) southwest of Hainan Island, China
Populations of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa chinensis) in China were known to be distributed from the Beibu Gulf near the border with Vietnam to the mouth of the Yangtze River. According to existing stud...
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Different responses of influenza epidemic to weather factors among Shanghai, Hong Kong, and British Columbia
Weather factors have long been considered as key sources for regional heterogeneity of influenza seasonal patterns. As influenza peaks coincide with both high and low temperature in subtropical cities, weather...
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Open AccessGenome-wide gene by lead exposure interaction analysis identifies UNC5D as a candidate gene for neurodevelopment
Neurodevelopment is a complex process involving both genetic and environmental factors. Prenatal exposure to lead (Pb) has been associated with lower performance on neurodevelopmental tests. Adverse neurodevel...
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Development of an efficient viral aerosol collector for higher sampling flow rate
Viral aerosol infection through cough generates large amounts of viral aerosol and can result in many adverse health effects such as influenza flu and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). To characterize ...
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Open AccessPerfluoroalkyl substances exposure in early pregnancy and preterm birth in singleton pregnancies: a prospective cohort study
Preterm birth (PTB, < 37 completed weeks’ gestation) is one of the global public health concerns. Epidemiologic evidence on the potential impact of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on PTB is still limited and ...
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Open AccessFracture dolomite as an archive of continental palaeo-environmental conditions
The origin of Quaternary dolomites in continental environments (e.g. karst and lakes) is barely constrained compared to marine dolomites in sedimentary records. Here we present a study of dolomite and aragonit...
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Greater promotion of DNRA rates and nrfA gene transcriptional activity by straw incorporation in alkaline than in acidic paddy soils
Dissimilarity nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) is of significance in agriculture ecosystems as the process is beneficial to N retention in soils. However, how fertilization regimes influence DNRA rates and...
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Open AccessThe glutathione S-transferase (PxGST2L) may contribute to the detoxification metabolism of chlorantraniliprole in Plutella xylostella(L.)
The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.), is an economic pest of cruciferous plants worldwide, which causes great economic loss to cruciferous plants production. However, the pest has developed resistance to...
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Open AccessNitrogen addition mediates the response of foliar stoichiometry to phosphorus addition: a meta-analysis
Changes in foliar nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) stoichiometry play important roles in predicting the effects of global change on ecosystem structure and function. However, there is substantial debate on the ...
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Open AccessColumnar aerosol types and compositions over peninsular Southeast Asia based on long-term AERONET data
Aerosol chemical components such as black carbon (BC) and brown carbon (BrC) regulate aerosol optical properties, which in turn drive the atmospheric radiative forcing estimations due to aerosols. In this stud...
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Soil total organic carbon/total nitrogen ratio as a key driver deterministically shapes diazotrophic community assemblages during the succession of biological soil crusts
The diazotrophic community in biological soil crusts (biocrusts) is the key supplier of nitrogen in dryland. To date, there is still limited information on how biocrust development influences the succession of...
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Characteristics of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at **sha Site Museum, Chengdu, China
Air pollution is a serious threat to ancient sites and cultural relicts. In this study, we collected indoor and outdoor PM2.5 samples and individual particles at the Exhibition Hall of **sha Site Museum in June ...
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Open AccessThe risk of perchlorate and iodine on the incidence of thyroid tumors and nodular goiter: a case-control study in southeastern China
The incidence rates of thyroid tumors and nodular goiter show an upward trend worldwide. There are limited reports on the risk of perchlorate and iodine on thyroid tumors, but evidence from population studies ...
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Open AccessThe bisphenol F and bisphenol S and cardiovascular disease: results from NHANES 2013–2016
Bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) have replaced bisphenol A (BPA) in the manufacturing of products containing polycarbonates and epoxy resins; however, the effects of these substitutes on the risk of car...
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Open AccessDisentangling land model uncertainty via Matrix-based Ensemble Model Inter-comparison Platform (MEMIP)
Large uncertainty in modeling land carbon (C) uptake heavily impedes the accurate prediction of the global C budget. Identifying the uncertainty sources among models is crucial for model improvement yet has be...
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Trends and status in resources security, ecological stability, and sustainable development research: a systematic analysis
Resources are essential for human survival and development, and resource security occupies an important position in national security. With the increasing resource shortage problem, ecological stability is fac...
