Analysis on the Evolution Law of Precipitation and Runoff in Sanjiang Plain: A Case Study of the Lower Songhua River Basin
Available online 18 January 2025
Sanjiang Plain, located in the northeast of Heilongjiang Province, is one of the important grain producing areas in Heilongjiang Province, which has made great contributions to China's grain industry....
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Study of Entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network life prediction Model of unit silica fume concrete lining under the influence of carbonation-sulfate freeze-thaw cycle erosion
Available online 7 January 2025
To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region, silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material. The correlation between silica fume content and the...
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Effects of alpine meadow degradation on the soil physical and chemical properties in Maqu, China
December 2024
While alpine meadow degradation presents a significant ecological challenge, research on the complex patterns of soil property changes induced by degradation has been somewhat limited. In this study,...
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Frost-resistant embankments with a novel ground source heat pump system
December 2024
This study introduces a novel artificial heating technique aimed at addressing frost heave issues in embankments on frozen ground, offering a sustainable solution. Initial evaluations assessed various...
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Molecular mechanisms of seed germination in Hippophae rhamnoides L. based on transcriptomics
December 2024
Hippophae rhamnoides L. is extensively distributed throughout China and plays a pioneering role in combating desertification and soil erosion in northern regions. H. rhamnoides contains abundant nutrients...
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Spatio-temporal response of vegetation coverage at multiple time scales to extreme climate in the Qinling mountains in Northwest China
December 2024
Monitoring spatio-temporal variations in vegetation coverage and linking them to climatic drivers is crucial for guiding environmental management and understanding climate change. In this study, Pearson's...
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Unified elastoplastic solution for the stress and displacement of tunnel lining and surrounding rock in cold areas considering heterogeneous characteristics
December 2024
The lining and surrounding rock around tunnels constructed in cold areas exhibit nonuniform material properties due to the existence of a temperature field. This study considered the effects of these...
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Compensation method and sensitivity analysis of DPHP frozen soil ice content measurement
Available online 30 December 2024
The Duel-Probe-Heat-Pulse (DPHP) ice content sensor can measure the ice content of the soil, but its measurement process is not clear for the disturbance of frozen soil. In this study, the ice content...
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Comparison of two data fusion methods from Sentinel-3 and Himawari-9 data for snow cover monitoring in mountainous areas
Available online 28 December 2024
Snow cover in mountainous areas is characterized by high reflectivity, strong spatial heterogeneity, rapid changes, and susceptibility to cloud interference. However, due to the limitations of a single...
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Efficiency accounting for the conversion of "Green Mountains and Clear Water" into "Gold and Silver Mountains": an empirical study of Qilian Mountain National Park in China
Available online 24 December 2024
The research on the conversion efficiency of "Green Mountains into Clear Water" (Green) and "Gold and silver Mountains" (Gold) is of great significance to promote the coordination between natural resource...
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Comprehensive optimization of ecological network in inland river basin from the perspective of future development: A case study of Shiyang River, China
Available online 22 December 2024
Ecological network (EN) identification and optimization is an essential research tool for safeguarding regional ecological security patterns and planning territorial space. Especially for the ecologically...
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Spatiotemporal variations of dust emission in Qaidam basin during the past 40 years
Available online 18 December 2024
The Qaidam Basin, situated on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, ranks among the highest deserts in the world. Dust derived from this basin are carried to neighboring regions by atmospheric circulation, resulting...
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Mechanical behavior and improved hypoplastic constitutive model for saturated frozen sand
Available online 14 December 2024
The artificial ground-freezing method is the main technical means for the excavation of mines and tunnels through the water-rich sand layer, and the comprehensive understanding of the mechanical properties...
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Calculation on salinity solubility based on thermodynamic models at different temperatures
Available online 12 December 2024
Saline soils are significantly affected by water-salt phase changes, evaporation, and groundwater during seasonal freezing and thawing. For the study of physical and mechanical properties of saline...
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Data-driven modeling of failure envelope surface of ice materials
Available online 10 December 2024
The strength characteristics of ice materials are crucial for the analysis of the interaction between ice and structure in ocean engineering and ice engineering. In this investigation, six machine learning...
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Regional differences in glacier changes and responses to climate warming in Asia
Available online 9 December 2024
Under global warming, Asian glaciers have experienced accelerated retreats and increased mass loss. Utilizing data from the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS), this study selected 16 representative...
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Microplastics in landfast sea ice of Alaskan Arctic: Characteristics and potential sources
Available online 6 December 2024
Regarding the rapid shrinkage of the Arctic cryosphere, sea ice plays a significant role in the temporal storage, transport, and release of microplastics (an emergent pollutant) among atmospheric, aquatic,...
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Data-driven modeling of failure envelope surface of ice materials
Available online 6 December 2024
The strength characteristics of ice materials are crucial for the analysis of the interaction between ice and structure in ocean engineering and ice engineering. In this investigation, six machine learning...
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Comparison of windblown sand environmental effects between railway embankment and bridge and its engineering significance
Available online 13 November 2024
The embankment and bridge are the basic forms of railway lines. To date, no reports have addressed the optimal form to adopt when passing through sandy areas. Therefore, models of railway embankment...
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Exploring dealkalization and Cr removal from red mud through freeze-thaw and acid washing: An experimental approach
Available online 12 November 2024
Red mud (RM) is an industrial solid waste produced during the extraction of alumina from bauxite. The strong alkaline and heavy metal leaching issues are the primary factors limiting its utilization....
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Dynamic coupled coordination and spatial correlation between ice-snow tourism network attention and tourism industry development systems: Evidence from 31 provinces of China
October 2024
Using the coupled coordination degree model, DEA coupled coordination efficiency model, and spatial autocorrelation model, this study explored the dynamic coupled coordination relationship and spatial...
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Mining rhizobacteria from indigenous halophytes to enhance alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) growth and soil reclamation in saline soils of Northwest China
October 2024
Enhancing the growth of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) through inoculation with rhizobacteria represents a sustainable strategy for reclaiming saline soils. However, the lack of suitable strains and practical...
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Spatio-temporal change and driving mechanisms of land use/cover in Qarhan Salt Lake area during from 2000 to 2020, based on machine learning
October 2024
The significance of land use classification has garnered attention due to its implications for climate and ecosystems. This paper establishes a connection by introducing and applying automatic machine...
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Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Gobi Desert ecosystems, Northwest China
October 2024
Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) represent the most critical arthropod community in desert ecosystems, where interactions among vegetation, soil, and climate dictate ant assemblages. Nonetheless, our...
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High ecostoichiometric stability and accumulating SiO2 and NO3− as main physiological adaptive mechanisms for reed to adverse environments
October 2024
Previous studies have shown that nutrients accumulation played important roles in resisting to stress resistance of plants. Our study examined the ecostoichiometric internal stability (EIS) of nutrients...
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