"In 2023,China's photovoltaic industry continued to maintain a rapid development momentum,with an additional installed capacity of more than 216 GW,accounting for more than half of the global total.The cumula..."In 2023,China's photovoltaic industry continued to maintain a rapid development momentum,with an additional installed capacity of more than 216 GW,accounting for more than half of the global total.The cumulative installed capacity is close to 610 GW,which helps the installed capacity of renewable energy surpass that of thermal power historically.In 2023,the output value of the domestic photovoltaic manufacturing industry exceeded RMB1.75 trillion,a year-on-year increase of 17.1%,and the output of the four main industrial chains of polysilicon.展开更多
May 23-24,Faroe Islands The 7th International Hybrid Power Plants&Systems Workshop offers a prime opportunity to discuss the future of hybrid power systems.One challenge of island grids and micro-grids is to maint...May 23-24,Faroe Islands The 7th International Hybrid Power Plants&Systems Workshop offers a prime opportunity to discuss the future of hybrid power systems.One challenge of island grids and micro-grids is to maintain the balance between production and consumption.Diesel generators are still frequently used for this task.Due to the unavoidable dependence on fuel price and delivery options,and the environmental impact,alternatives are being sought.Wind and solar power are independent of imported fuels and environmentally friendly,and therefore the logical choice for island and micro-grids.展开更多
Strengthening alliances and building coalitions has always been the core strategy for the United States to maintain its global hegemony.1 Currently,the United States is concentrating its efforts on strengthening the c...Strengthening alliances and building coalitions has always been the core strategy for the United States to maintain its global hegemony.1 Currently,the United States is concentrating its efforts on strengthening the coalition system in the Indo-Pacific to balance China’s growing influence in the region.展开更多
Tissue regeneration maintains homeostasis and preserves the functional features of each tissue.However,not all tissues show a strong repairing capacity.This is the case of the central nervous system.It is now well est...Tissue regeneration maintains homeostasis and preserves the functional features of each tissue.However,not all tissues show a strong repairing capacity.This is the case of the central nervous system.It is now well established that the generation of new functional neurons from stem cells in the adult brain occurs in specific regions of the brain of different species such as rodents,birds,primates,and humans(Eriksson et al.,1998).展开更多
Polymer-liquid crystals(PLCs)are common materials for smart windows.However,PLC smart windows usually require high driving voltage to maintain transparency.We synthesized a novel PLC smart film by doping multi-wall ca...Polymer-liquid crystals(PLCs)are common materials for smart windows.However,PLC smart windows usually require high driving voltage to maintain transparency.We synthesized a novel PLC smart film by doping multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)into a reverse-mode polymer network liquid crystal(R-PNLC).展开更多
Poor bone quality is a major factor in skeletal fragility in elderly individuals.The molecular mechanisms that establish and maintain bone quality,independent of bone mass,are unknown but are thought to be primarily d...Poor bone quality is a major factor in skeletal fragility in elderly individuals.The molecular mechanisms that establish and maintain bone quality,independent of bone mass,are unknown but are thought to be primarily determined by osteocytes.We hypothesize that the age-related decline in bone quality results from the suppression of osteocyte perilacunar/canalicular remodeling(PLR),which maintains bone material properties.We examined bones from young and aged mice with osteocyte-intrinsic repression of TGFβsignaling(TβRII^(ocy−/−))that suppresses PLR.The control aged bone displayed decreased TGFβsignaling and PLR,but aging did not worsen the existing PLR suppression in male TβRII^(ocy−/−)bone.This relationship impacted the behavior of collagen material at the nanoscale and tissue scale in macromechanical tests.The effects of age on bone mass,density,and mineral material behavior were independent of osteocytic TGFβ.We determined that the decline in bone quality with age arises from the loss of osteocyte function and the loss of TGFβ-dependent maintenance of collagen integrity.展开更多
Background Previous studies havedemonstrated that excitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can improve the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer's disease(AD).Intermittent theta burst s...Background Previous studies havedemonstrated that excitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can improve the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer's disease(AD).Intermittent theta burst stimulation(iTBS)is a novel excitatory rTMS protocol for brain activity stimulation with the ability to induce long-term potentiation-like plasticity and represents a promising treatment for AD.However,the long-term effects of iTBS on cognitive decline and brain structure in patients with AD areunknown.Aims We aimed to explore whether repeating accelerated iTBS every three months could slow down the cognitive decline in patients with AD.Methods In this randomised,assessor-blinded,controlled trial,iTBS was administered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex(DLPFC)of 42 patients with AD for 14days every 13weeks.Measurements included the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA),a comprehensive neuropsychological battery,and the grey matter volume(GMV)of the hippocampus.Patients were evaluated at baseline and after follow-up.The longitudinal pipeline of the Computational Anatomy Toolbox for SPM was used to detect significant treatment-related changes over time.Results The iTBS group maintained MoCA scores relative to the control group(t=3.26,p=0.013)and reduced hippocampal atrophy,which was significantly correlated with global degeneration scale changes.The baseline Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)score,apolipoprotein E genotype and Clinical Dementia Rating were indicative of MoCA scores at follow-up.Moreover,the GMV of the left(t=0.08,p=0.996)and right(t=0.19,p=0.977)hippocampus were maintained in the active group but significantly declined in the control group(left:t=4.13,p<0.001;right:t=5.31,p<0.001).GMV change in the left(r=0.35,p=0.023)and right(r=0.36,p=0.021)hippocampus across the intervention positively correlated with MoCA changes;left hippocampal GMV change was negatively correlated with global degeneration scale(r=-0.32,p=0.041)changes.Conclusions DLPFC-iTBS maybe a feasible and easy-to-implement non-pharmacological intervention to slow down the progressive decline of overall cognition and quality of life in patients with AD,providing a new AD treatment option.Trial registration number NCT04754152.展开更多
The existence of neural stem cells(NSC)in specific areas of the adult mammalian brain leads to the generation of new neurons involved in homeostatic mechanisms.This is the case of the NSC of the subventricular zone(SV...The existence of neural stem cells(NSC)in specific areas of the adult mammalian brain leads to the generation of new neurons involved in homeostatic mechanisms.This is the case of the NSC of the subventricular zone(SVZ)that produces olfactory bulb(OB)neurons.These neurons integrate into circuits to modulate sensory information and participate in olfactory processing(Bragado Alonso et al.,2019).A series of hierarchical events need to take place to produce OB neurons from NSC of the SVZ.First,the activation of quiescent NSC is necessary to produce intermediate transit amplifying progenitors(TAP),which will generate neuroblasts.The latter are cells that maintain a proliferative phenotype while in an immature phase.However,once they initiate migration toward the OB,they progressively undergo their differentiation into neurons(Kjell et al.,2020).展开更多
AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodie...AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodies continued publications,documents,corpuses,books,technology reports,patents,maps,meeting papers,and other literatures,which are collected by 135 countries and regions,146 branches of AGRIS,and 22 international organizations.Its content comprises all the agricultural fields in the world,as well as forestry,economy,aquatic sciences,fishery,human dietetics,and so on.This database is an international intelligence communication system maintained by FAO,which updates quarterly and increases by 0.13 million records annually,with large data amount.展开更多
AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodie...AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodies continued publications,documents,corpuses,books,technology reports,patents,maps,meeting papers,and other literatures,which are collected by 135 countries and regions,146 branches of AGRIS,and 22 international organizations.Its content comprises all the agricultural fields in the world,as well as forestry,economy,aquatic sciences,fishery,human dietetics,and so on.This database is an international intelligence communication system maintained by FAO,which updates quarterly and increases by 0.13 million records annually,with large data amount.展开更多
The Millennium City Park has boosted the recovery of consumption by injecting new life into historical resources and promoting cultural tourism.CHINA’S domestic tourism market has maintained strong recovery since las...The Millennium City Park has boosted the recovery of consumption by injecting new life into historical resources and promoting cultural tourism.CHINA’S domestic tourism market has maintained strong recovery since last year.One highlight of this positive recovery is the Millennium City Park which made milestone achievements in its operations during the Spring Festival holiday from February 10 to 17,2024.展开更多
Two recent trips to cities in China got me thinking a lot about China’s development and efforts to maintain its identity.While China is developing with strong momentum in every sector,it has succeeded at preserving a...Two recent trips to cities in China got me thinking a lot about China’s development and efforts to maintain its identity.While China is developing with strong momentum in every sector,it has succeeded at preserving and upholding its ancient traditions and customs.These trips showed me a country not only keen on technological and infrastructural advancement but also deeply committed to cultural preservation and promotion.In every corner of these cities,I witnessed a harmonious blend of the old and new,a testament to China’s dedication to maintaining its cultural heritage while embracing modernity.展开更多
Despite their disagreements on some issues,China and Europe need to maintain high-level dialogues as the relationship is more important than ever before.
As long as China and the EU adhere to strategic consensuses,keep in step with the times,and maintain mutual trust,they will be able to ensure the prosperity and stability of both sides.
The Chinese economy has maintained good recovery momentum,beginning the year on a solid note as the country’s macro policies took effect,official data showed on March 18.Given its solid performance in January and Feb...The Chinese economy has maintained good recovery momentum,beginning the year on a solid note as the country’s macro policies took effect,official data showed on March 18.Given its solid performance in January and February,China has the conditions and support to achieve its full-year growth target of around 5 percent for 2024 through enhanced efforts,the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS)spokesperson Liu Aihua said.展开更多
In the first two months of the year,the synergy of the macro policies continued to take effect,production and demands remained stable and saw an increase,employment and prices were generally steady,and the development...In the first two months of the year,the synergy of the macro policies continued to take effect,production and demands remained stable and saw an increase,employment and prices were generally steady,and the development quality was improving.The national economy maintained the momentum of recovery and growth and got off to a stable start.展开更多
Made In China:The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing in a New Era Editor-in-Chief:Sun Fu,Zheng Jingxin Paperback,183 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press Manufacturing is closely related to people’s daily life,layin...Made In China:The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing in a New Era Editor-in-Chief:Sun Fu,Zheng Jingxin Paperback,183 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press Manufacturing is closely related to people’s daily life,laying a strong foundation for a large country and covering almost everything from embroidery needles to aircraft carriers.In the new era,China continues to maintain its status as the world’s largest manufacturing country,and is accelerating its progress towards“Created in China.”Made In China:The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing in a New Era selects 10 typical cities:Shenzhen,Dongguan,Foshan,Wuhan,Hefei,Ningbo,Taizhou,Wuxi,Nantong,and Kunshan,and conducts in-depth research into these cities’representative enterprises,exploring their evolution path and cracking the code of China’s manufacturing industry in the new era.展开更多
As the eventful year of 2023 drew to a close,China’s decisive economic rebound over the preceding 11 months continued to propel steady recovery of the flagging global economy.Last November,China’s retail sales of co...As the eventful year of 2023 drew to a close,China’s decisive economic rebound over the preceding 11 months continued to propel steady recovery of the flagging global economy.Last November,China’s retail sales of consumer goods-a major gauge of consumption strength-maintained accelerated growth,evident in a registered year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent,according to National Bureau of Statistics(NBS)data published on December 15.During the January-November period,moreover,total retail sales of the country’s consumer goods swelled to RMB 42.79 trillion-a 7.2 percent increase over the previous year.展开更多
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia.Over the past half century,China and Malaysia have maintained close economic and trade ties and intensified peopl...This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia.Over the past half century,China and Malaysia have maintained close economic and trade ties and intensified people-to-people exchanges.China and Malaysia are important trade partners and enjoy complementary economic advantages.展开更多
Europe should use its moderating power to prevent China-U.S.differences from spiralling into open confrontation.W HEREVER we look,understanding and cooperation among states is indispensable,be it to keep peace in the ...Europe should use its moderating power to prevent China-U.S.differences from spiralling into open confrontation.W HEREVER we look,understanding and cooperation among states is indispensable,be it to keep peace in the world,maintain economic progress or confront global challenges beginning with climate change and ending with artificial intelligence.Cooperation between the two great powers of our time,the United States and China,is of the essence.展开更多
文摘"In 2023,China's photovoltaic industry continued to maintain a rapid development momentum,with an additional installed capacity of more than 216 GW,accounting for more than half of the global total.The cumulative installed capacity is close to 610 GW,which helps the installed capacity of renewable energy surpass that of thermal power historically.In 2023,the output value of the domestic photovoltaic manufacturing industry exceeded RMB1.75 trillion,a year-on-year increase of 17.1%,and the output of the four main industrial chains of polysilicon.
文摘May 23-24,Faroe Islands The 7th International Hybrid Power Plants&Systems Workshop offers a prime opportunity to discuss the future of hybrid power systems.One challenge of island grids and micro-grids is to maintain the balance between production and consumption.Diesel generators are still frequently used for this task.Due to the unavoidable dependence on fuel price and delivery options,and the environmental impact,alternatives are being sought.Wind and solar power are independent of imported fuels and environmentally friendly,and therefore the logical choice for island and micro-grids.
文摘Strengthening alliances and building coalitions has always been the core strategy for the United States to maintain its global hegemony.1 Currently,the United States is concentrating its efforts on strengthening the coalition system in the Indo-Pacific to balance China’s growing influence in the region.
基金supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencio,Innovoción y Universidades(grant number RTI-2018-099908-B-C21 and RTI-2018-099908-B-C22 granted to CC)by the Consejería de Economia,Conocimiento,Empresas y Universidades(grant number FEDERUCA18-106647 granted to CC)by the Consejería de Salud y Familias 80%co-financed by EDRFITI regional funds(ITI-Cadiz-0042-2019 to CC)。
文摘Tissue regeneration maintains homeostasis and preserves the functional features of each tissue.However,not all tissues show a strong repairing capacity.This is the case of the central nervous system.It is now well established that the generation of new functional neurons from stem cells in the adult brain occurs in specific regions of the brain of different species such as rodents,birds,primates,and humans(Eriksson et al.,1998).
基金Supported by the China National Key R&D Program during the 14th Five-Year Plan Period(Grant No.2023YFB3811600)the Major Program of Harbin Institute of Technology(Grant No.2023FRFK01002)。
文摘Polymer-liquid crystals(PLCs)are common materials for smart windows.However,PLC smart windows usually require high driving voltage to maintain transparency.We synthesized a novel PLC smart film by doping multi-wall carbon nanotubes(MWCNTs)into a reverse-mode polymer network liquid crystal(R-PNLC).
文摘Poor bone quality is a major factor in skeletal fragility in elderly individuals.The molecular mechanisms that establish and maintain bone quality,independent of bone mass,are unknown but are thought to be primarily determined by osteocytes.We hypothesize that the age-related decline in bone quality results from the suppression of osteocyte perilacunar/canalicular remodeling(PLR),which maintains bone material properties.We examined bones from young and aged mice with osteocyte-intrinsic repression of TGFβsignaling(TβRII^(ocy−/−))that suppresses PLR.The control aged bone displayed decreased TGFβsignaling and PLR,but aging did not worsen the existing PLR suppression in male TβRII^(ocy−/−)bone.This relationship impacted the behavior of collagen material at the nanoscale and tissue scale in macromechanical tests.The effects of age on bone mass,density,and mineral material behavior were independent of osteocytic TGFβ.We determined that the decline in bone quality with age arises from the loss of osteocyte function and the loss of TGFβ-dependent maintenance of collagen integrity.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82101498 to XW)STI2030-Major Prjects of China(No.20212D0201801 to PH)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171917 to PH,No.82090034 and 31970979 to KW and 32071054 to YT)the 2021 Youth Foundation Training Program of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University(No.2021kj19 to XW).
文摘Background Previous studies havedemonstrated that excitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation(rTMS)can improve the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer's disease(AD).Intermittent theta burst stimulation(iTBS)is a novel excitatory rTMS protocol for brain activity stimulation with the ability to induce long-term potentiation-like plasticity and represents a promising treatment for AD.However,the long-term effects of iTBS on cognitive decline and brain structure in patients with AD areunknown.Aims We aimed to explore whether repeating accelerated iTBS every three months could slow down the cognitive decline in patients with AD.Methods In this randomised,assessor-blinded,controlled trial,iTBS was administered to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex(DLPFC)of 42 patients with AD for 14days every 13weeks.Measurements included the Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA),a comprehensive neuropsychological battery,and the grey matter volume(GMV)of the hippocampus.Patients were evaluated at baseline and after follow-up.The longitudinal pipeline of the Computational Anatomy Toolbox for SPM was used to detect significant treatment-related changes over time.Results The iTBS group maintained MoCA scores relative to the control group(t=3.26,p=0.013)and reduced hippocampal atrophy,which was significantly correlated with global degeneration scale changes.The baseline Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)score,apolipoprotein E genotype and Clinical Dementia Rating were indicative of MoCA scores at follow-up.Moreover,the GMV of the left(t=0.08,p=0.996)and right(t=0.19,p=0.977)hippocampus were maintained in the active group but significantly declined in the control group(left:t=4.13,p<0.001;right:t=5.31,p<0.001).GMV change in the left(r=0.35,p=0.023)and right(r=0.36,p=0.021)hippocampus across the intervention positively correlated with MoCA changes;left hippocampal GMV change was negatively correlated with global degeneration scale(r=-0.32,p=0.041)changes.Conclusions DLPFC-iTBS maybe a feasible and easy-to-implement non-pharmacological intervention to slow down the progressive decline of overall cognition and quality of life in patients with AD,providing a new AD treatment option.Trial registration number NCT04754152.
基金supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades, No. RTI2018-099908-B-C21 (to CC)the Consejería de Economía, Conocimiento, Empresas y Universidades, No. FEDER-UCA18-106647 (to CC)the Consejería de Salud y Familias 80% co-financed by EDRF ITI regional funds, No. ITICadiz-0042-2019 (to CC).
文摘The existence of neural stem cells(NSC)in specific areas of the adult mammalian brain leads to the generation of new neurons involved in homeostatic mechanisms.This is the case of the NSC of the subventricular zone(SVZ)that produces olfactory bulb(OB)neurons.These neurons integrate into circuits to modulate sensory information and participate in olfactory processing(Bragado Alonso et al.,2019).A series of hierarchical events need to take place to produce OB neurons from NSC of the SVZ.First,the activation of quiescent NSC is necessary to produce intermediate transit amplifying progenitors(TAP),which will generate neuroblasts.The latter are cells that maintain a proliferative phenotype while in an immature phase.However,once they initiate migration toward the OB,they progressively undergo their differentiation into neurons(Kjell et al.,2020).
文摘AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodies continued publications,documents,corpuses,books,technology reports,patents,maps,meeting papers,and other literatures,which are collected by 135 countries and regions,146 branches of AGRIS,and 22 international organizations.Its content comprises all the agricultural fields in the world,as well as forestry,economy,aquatic sciences,fishery,human dietetics,and so on.This database is an international intelligence communication system maintained by FAO,which updates quarterly and increases by 0.13 million records annually,with large data amount.
文摘AGRIS(The Agricultural Sciences and Technology)is a booklist-style international agricultural database which is established by the international agricultural technology information system subordinate to FAO.It embodies continued publications,documents,corpuses,books,technology reports,patents,maps,meeting papers,and other literatures,which are collected by 135 countries and regions,146 branches of AGRIS,and 22 international organizations.Its content comprises all the agricultural fields in the world,as well as forestry,economy,aquatic sciences,fishery,human dietetics,and so on.This database is an international intelligence communication system maintained by FAO,which updates quarterly and increases by 0.13 million records annually,with large data amount.
文摘The Millennium City Park has boosted the recovery of consumption by injecting new life into historical resources and promoting cultural tourism.CHINA’S domestic tourism market has maintained strong recovery since last year.One highlight of this positive recovery is the Millennium City Park which made milestone achievements in its operations during the Spring Festival holiday from February 10 to 17,2024.
文摘Two recent trips to cities in China got me thinking a lot about China’s development and efforts to maintain its identity.While China is developing with strong momentum in every sector,it has succeeded at preserving and upholding its ancient traditions and customs.These trips showed me a country not only keen on technological and infrastructural advancement but also deeply committed to cultural preservation and promotion.In every corner of these cities,I witnessed a harmonious blend of the old and new,a testament to China’s dedication to maintaining its cultural heritage while embracing modernity.
文摘Despite their disagreements on some issues,China and Europe need to maintain high-level dialogues as the relationship is more important than ever before.
文摘As long as China and the EU adhere to strategic consensuses,keep in step with the times,and maintain mutual trust,they will be able to ensure the prosperity and stability of both sides.
文摘The Chinese economy has maintained good recovery momentum,beginning the year on a solid note as the country’s macro policies took effect,official data showed on March 18.Given its solid performance in January and February,China has the conditions and support to achieve its full-year growth target of around 5 percent for 2024 through enhanced efforts,the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS)spokesperson Liu Aihua said.
文摘In the first two months of the year,the synergy of the macro policies continued to take effect,production and demands remained stable and saw an increase,employment and prices were generally steady,and the development quality was improving.The national economy maintained the momentum of recovery and growth and got off to a stable start.
文摘Made In China:The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing in a New Era Editor-in-Chief:Sun Fu,Zheng Jingxin Paperback,183 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press Manufacturing is closely related to people’s daily life,laying a strong foundation for a large country and covering almost everything from embroidery needles to aircraft carriers.In the new era,China continues to maintain its status as the world’s largest manufacturing country,and is accelerating its progress towards“Created in China.”Made In China:The Rise of Chinese Manufacturing in a New Era selects 10 typical cities:Shenzhen,Dongguan,Foshan,Wuhan,Hefei,Ningbo,Taizhou,Wuxi,Nantong,and Kunshan,and conducts in-depth research into these cities’representative enterprises,exploring their evolution path and cracking the code of China’s manufacturing industry in the new era.
文摘As the eventful year of 2023 drew to a close,China’s decisive economic rebound over the preceding 11 months continued to propel steady recovery of the flagging global economy.Last November,China’s retail sales of consumer goods-a major gauge of consumption strength-maintained accelerated growth,evident in a registered year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent,according to National Bureau of Statistics(NBS)data published on December 15.During the January-November period,moreover,total retail sales of the country’s consumer goods swelled to RMB 42.79 trillion-a 7.2 percent increase over the previous year.
文摘This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia.Over the past half century,China and Malaysia have maintained close economic and trade ties and intensified people-to-people exchanges.China and Malaysia are important trade partners and enjoy complementary economic advantages.
文摘Europe should use its moderating power to prevent China-U.S.differences from spiralling into open confrontation.W HEREVER we look,understanding and cooperation among states is indispensable,be it to keep peace in the world,maintain economic progress or confront global challenges beginning with climate change and ending with artificial intelligence.Cooperation between the two great powers of our time,the United States and China,is of the essence.