Petroleum exploration is a strategic task for our country in its economic development.At present,petroleum production in most of east China’s oilfields is in the waning period after reaching a peak.To raise the oil r...Petroleum exploration is a strategic task for our country in its economic development.At present,petroleum production in most of east China’s oilfields is in the waning period after reaching a peak.To raise the oil recovery rate is a key measure for their production increase.Because of this,a major provision was included in the third cooperative protocol signed in 1986 by the展开更多
In our previous studies,several papermaking sludge-based flocculants(PSBFs)were synthesized from wood pulp papermaking sludge.The structure-activity relationships of the PSBFs have been investigated in simulated dye w...In our previous studies,several papermaking sludge-based flocculants(PSBFs)were synthesized from wood pulp papermaking sludge.The structure-activity relationships of the PSBFs have been investigated in simulated dye wastewater treatment,but their efficiencies in practical printing and dyeing wastewater(PPDW)treatment are unknown.Herein,an PSBF was prepared,and its performance is discussed in comparison to polyaluminium chloride(PAC)and polyacrylamide(PAM)in PPDW treatment.The PSBF was used in three ways:as an independent flocculant,as a PAC aid,or used to treat the effluent of the PAC system.The results indicated that adding PSBF alone produced similar color and chemical oxygen demand(COD_(Cr))removals as the PAC system alone,but PSBF performed better than PAC when the pH of PPDW was higher than 7.0.Adding PSBF as a PAC aid improved the color,COD_(Cr)and turbidity removals,but the elimination efficiencies were slightly lower than those of the PAC+PAM system.However,when PSBF was used as a flocculant to treat the effluent of the PAC system(PAC→PSBF),the effluent qualities were enhanced.Compared with the PAC system,the color and COD_(Cr)removals of PAC→PSBF system increased by 16.21%and 13.26%,respectively.The excitation and emission matrix fluorescence results indicated that PSBF removed tryptophan-like pollutants more efficiently than PAC.Considering the pH requirements of the subsequent bioreactor treatment in practice,the PAC→PSBF system were also investigated at the PPDW pH level of 7.0.Its maximum removal efficiencies of color,COD_(Cr)and turbidity were 90.17%,32.60%and 82.50%,respectively.展开更多
Background:In the 1990s,China introduced a“free”tuberculosis(TB)care policy under the national TB control program.Recently,as a part of a new TB diagnosis and treatment model,it has been recommended that the integra...Background:In the 1990s,China introduced a“free”tuberculosis(TB)care policy under the national TB control program.Recently,as a part of a new TB diagnosis and treatment model,it has been recommended that the integrated model scale up.This paper examines whether or not TB designated hospitals in the selected project sites have provided TB care according to the national and local guidelines,and analyzes the actual practices and expenditures involved in completing TB treatment.It also explores the reasons why“free”TB care in China cannot be effectively implemented under the integrated model.Methods:This study was conducted in three counties of Zhenjiang city,Jiangsu province.Mixed methods were used,which comprised reviewing the national and local TB control guidelines,conducting TB patient surveys,collecting TB inpatient and outpatient hospital records,and conducting qualitative interviews with stakeholders.Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data analysis across counties and in order to compare patients who received only outpatient care and those who received both outpatient and inpatient care.The chi-square test and analysis of variance were performed where necessary.Qualitative data were analyzed using the framework approach.Results:Although the national TB care guidelines recommend outpatient care as a basis for TB treatment in China,we found high hospital admission rates for TB patients ranging from 39%in Yangzhong county to 83%in Dantu county.Almost all outpatient TB patients paid for lab tests and over 80%paid for liver protection drugs and around 70%paid for image examinations.These three components accounted for three-quarters of the total outpatient expenditure.For patients who received only outpatient care,the total expenditure upon completion of TB treatment was on average 1,135 Chinese yuan.For patients who received outpatient and inpatient care,the total expenditure upon completion of TB treatment was 11,117 Chinese yuan.Conclusion:The“free”TB care policy under the integrated model has not been effectively implemented in China.There has been substantial spending on non-recommended services,examinations,and drugs for TB treatment.展开更多
文摘Petroleum exploration is a strategic task for our country in its economic development.At present,petroleum production in most of east China’s oilfields is in the waning period after reaching a peak.To raise the oil recovery rate is a key measure for their production increase.Because of this,a major provision was included in the third cooperative protocol signed in 1986 by the
文摘In our previous studies,several papermaking sludge-based flocculants(PSBFs)were synthesized from wood pulp papermaking sludge.The structure-activity relationships of the PSBFs have been investigated in simulated dye wastewater treatment,but their efficiencies in practical printing and dyeing wastewater(PPDW)treatment are unknown.Herein,an PSBF was prepared,and its performance is discussed in comparison to polyaluminium chloride(PAC)and polyacrylamide(PAM)in PPDW treatment.The PSBF was used in three ways:as an independent flocculant,as a PAC aid,or used to treat the effluent of the PAC system.The results indicated that adding PSBF alone produced similar color and chemical oxygen demand(COD_(Cr))removals as the PAC system alone,but PSBF performed better than PAC when the pH of PPDW was higher than 7.0.Adding PSBF as a PAC aid improved the color,COD_(Cr)and turbidity removals,but the elimination efficiencies were slightly lower than those of the PAC+PAM system.However,when PSBF was used as a flocculant to treat the effluent of the PAC system(PAC→PSBF),the effluent qualities were enhanced.Compared with the PAC system,the color and COD_(Cr)removals of PAC→PSBF system increased by 16.21%and 13.26%,respectively.The excitation and emission matrix fluorescence results indicated that PSBF removed tryptophan-like pollutants more efficiently than PAC.Considering the pH requirements of the subsequent bioreactor treatment in practice,the PAC→PSBF system were also investigated at the PPDW pH level of 7.0.Its maximum removal efficiencies of color,COD_(Cr)and turbidity were 90.17%,32.60%and 82.50%,respectively.
基金The study about which this paper was written is part of a large program entitled“China National Health and Family Planning Commission and the Gates Foundation TB Project,”a collaboration between the Government of China and the Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation(Grant No.51914),and implemented by the China CDC.
文摘Background:In the 1990s,China introduced a“free”tuberculosis(TB)care policy under the national TB control program.Recently,as a part of a new TB diagnosis and treatment model,it has been recommended that the integrated model scale up.This paper examines whether or not TB designated hospitals in the selected project sites have provided TB care according to the national and local guidelines,and analyzes the actual practices and expenditures involved in completing TB treatment.It also explores the reasons why“free”TB care in China cannot be effectively implemented under the integrated model.Methods:This study was conducted in three counties of Zhenjiang city,Jiangsu province.Mixed methods were used,which comprised reviewing the national and local TB control guidelines,conducting TB patient surveys,collecting TB inpatient and outpatient hospital records,and conducting qualitative interviews with stakeholders.Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data analysis across counties and in order to compare patients who received only outpatient care and those who received both outpatient and inpatient care.The chi-square test and analysis of variance were performed where necessary.Qualitative data were analyzed using the framework approach.Results:Although the national TB care guidelines recommend outpatient care as a basis for TB treatment in China,we found high hospital admission rates for TB patients ranging from 39%in Yangzhong county to 83%in Dantu county.Almost all outpatient TB patients paid for lab tests and over 80%paid for liver protection drugs and around 70%paid for image examinations.These three components accounted for three-quarters of the total outpatient expenditure.For patients who received only outpatient care,the total expenditure upon completion of TB treatment was on average 1,135 Chinese yuan.For patients who received outpatient and inpatient care,the total expenditure upon completion of TB treatment was 11,117 Chinese yuan.Conclusion:The“free”TB care policy under the integrated model has not been effectively implemented in China.There has been substantial spending on non-recommended services,examinations,and drugs for TB treatment.
