青海省宗教场所旅游资源的空间格局及影响因素研究

青海省宗教发展历史悠久,宗教旅游资源丰富,宗教场所的空间分布特征对青海省区域旅游格局有重要影响.对青海省宗教场所旅游资源进行了统计,分别从空间分布模式、差异性、密度等方面采用最邻近指数、地理集中指数、洛伦茨曲线、核密度方法对其空间格局特征进行了定量分析,并利用空间回归分析法探讨了其分布与海拔、坡度、交通、水系等因素的关系.结果表明：青海省宗教场所旅游资源呈"东多西少"的集聚分布态势,空间差异显著,旅游资源集中在青海省11%地区;空间分布密度呈由东向西辐射（型）的分布趋势;空间回归分析结果显示,在地势平坦、水资源丰富、交通便捷的地区宗教场所旅游资源较丰富.     

冰长石的标型特征及其在金矿找矿中的标志作用

通过对新疆石英滩金矿石中冰长石的标型特征的研究表明，冰长石是一种典型的低温热液矿物，它不仅是一种研究矿床成因的标型矿物，而且还是一个寻找低温热液型金矿床的标志物，在金矿找矿中具有重要的标志作用。     

基于矿物质定量热分析的灰熔融反应动力学

利用矿物质定量热分析理论对三种典型煤样灰熔融过程进行了详细分析,借助化学反应动力学相关概念,计算了灰样熔融反应动力学参数,结果表明:灰样熔融过程呈明显的三阶段反应过程,即初始熔融阶段、矿物共熔阶段以及熔融末期;熔融初始阶段反应活化能均大于后面两个阶段,矿物共熔过程活化能较初始阶段明显下降;在理论上证明了灰熔融逐渐加剧的过程。     

An efficient task allocation framework for scheduled data in edge based Internet of Things using hybrid optimization algorithm approach

Allocation of tasks in IoT is an integral and critical approach to finding a perfect match between scheduled tasks of a particular application and Edge-based processing devices for instant response and efficient utilization of resources to make them renewable. We need a protocol to help optimize the problem of allocating processing devices to the tasks, as task allocation is considered an NP-hard problem to prevent problems with energy consumption and response time problems. For this, a hybrid bio-inspired Swarm-based approach will improve the solution to optimize the matching of a task to a particular device. This paper proposed a Meta-heuristic algorithm to optimize Energy and Time-delay for allocating tasks to the edge-based Processing device in IoT. The proposed algorithm called the Hybrid Artificial Bee Colony whales Optimization algorithm (HAWO) is formulated by integrating Artificial Bee Colony with the Whales Optimization algorithm to overcome the search process of an Artificial Bee Colony, which converges too soon due to the local search of Employee Bee phase and Onlooker Bee phase causing the problem of looping. From the simulation results conducted in Matlab, it is observed that the integrated HAWO method shows promising results in terms of Energy and Time Delay when compared with Artificial Bee Colony and Whales Optimization algorithms separately. Also, proposed method when compared with the benchmark work shows significant improvements of 50%, 25% and 60% in terms of Energy, Time Delay and Best cost, respectively.     

Evaluating impacts of fish stock enhancement and biodiversity conservation actions on the livelihoods of small‐scale fishers on the Beijiang River,China

Inappropriate development and overexploitation have seriously degraded aquatic resources in China. Stakeholders identified three fish stock enhancement and biodiversity conservation scenarios for the Beijiang River: S1, increased fish restocking; S2, no fishing season and habitat conservation; and S3, strict pollution control. Potential impacts of these actions on the livelihoods of fishers were evaluated using applied economic modeling. Baseline costs and benefits came from logbooks from 30 fishers and a survey of 90 households in three villages. The financial net benefit for a household was US$1583 (￥11,160) annually, representing a 142% and 387% return on capital and operating costs, respectively. Larger catches associated with S1 and S2 generated a net benefit of US$1651 and US$1822, respectively. Strict pollution control resulting in higher catches (+20%) and lower operating costs (?20%) would increase the net benefit by 15.9% to US$1835 annually. Pollution control would benefit other resource users and is a prerequisite for ecological restoration. Recommendations for Resource Managers

• Stringent pollution control measures are essential to conserve aquatic biodiversity and enhance the livelihoods of fishers but will require considerable public and private sector investment.
• Enhanced fish stocks in the Beijiang River could benefit poor livelihoods but may not be sufficient to lift households out of poverty, aged fishers require government assistance to diversify their livelihoods, access alternative urban employment, and survive with dignity.
• Adopting the economic modeling approach presented here could enable responsible authorities to simultaneously evaluate fish stock enhancement and biodiversity conservation options.
• Broader application of the approach presented here could help ensure small‐scale inland fisheries are managed sustainably and aquatic ecosystems are restored and protected by 2020, in line with Target 6 of the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity Strategic Plan for Biodiversity.

     

Neural network modeling of hydrological systems: A review of implementation techniques

This paper presents a review of procedural steps and implementation techniques used in the development of artificial intelligence models, generally referred to as artificial neural networks (ANNs), within the water resources domain. It focusses on identifying different areas wherein ANNs have found application thereby elucidating its advantages and disadvantages as well as various challenges encountered in its use. Results from this review provide useful insights into how the performance of ANNs can be improved and potential areas of application that are yet to be explored in hydrological modeling. Recommendations for Resource Managers

• Development of integrated and hybrid artificial intelligent tools is critical to achieving improved forecasts in hydrological modeling studies.

• Further research into comprehending the internal mechanisms of neural networks is required to obtain a practical meaning of each network component deployed to solve real‐world problems.

• More robust optimization techniques and tools like differential evolution, particle swarm optimization and deep neural nets, are yet to be fully explored in the water resources analysis, and should be given more attention to enhance neural networks aptitude for modeling complex and nonlinear hydrological processes.

     

Green chemistry for the synthesis of methacrylate-based hydrogels crosslinked through Diels–Alder reaction

This study describes an environmentally friendly and green synthetic approach for the preparation of poly(aminoethylmethacrylate)-based hydrogels crosslinked through Diels–Alder (DA) reaction in water. This “click” reaction offers the possibility of preparing chemically crosslinked hydrogels in the absence of any catalyst, initiator or coupling agent, thus preserving the biocompatibility of the material. The suitable furan diene was obtained by modifying a methacrylate polymer by its reaction with furfural, a first generation compound derived from renewable resources. Methacrylate-based complementary polymeric dienophiles were also prepared by introducing maleimide groups into the structure. The products obtained at different steps were characterized by FTIR, NMR and TGA techniques. The study of the rheological properties of the hydrogels proved the success of this green “click” synthetic strategy confirming the formation of chemically crosslinked networks by the use of the Diels–Alder reaction. Furthermore, SEM studies revealed promising morphological properties of the ensuing hydrogels in terms of biomedical applications.     

Biofortification—A Frontier Novel Approach to Enrich Micronutrients in Field Crops to Encounter the Nutritional Security

Globally, many developing countries are facing silent epidemics of nutritional deficiencies in human beings and animals. The lack of diversity in diet, i.e., cereal-based crops deficient in mineral nutrients is an additional threat to nutritional quality. The present review accounts for the significance of biofortification as a process to enhance the productivity of crops and also an agricultural solution to address the issues of nutritional security. In this endeavor, different innovative and specific biofortification approaches have been discussed for nutrient enrichment of field crops including cereals, pulses, oilseeds and fodder crops. The agronomic approach increases the micronutrient density in crops with soil and foliar application of fertilizers including amendments. The biofortification through conventional breeding approach includes the selection of efficient genotypes, practicing crossing of plants with desirable nutritional traits without sacrificing agricultural and economic productivity. However, the transgenic/biotechnological approach involves the synthesis of transgenes for micronutrient re-translocation between tissues to enhance their bioavailability. Soil microorganisms enhance nutrient content in the rhizosphere through diverse mechanisms such as synthesis, mobilization, transformations and siderophore production which accumulate more minerals in plants. Different sources of micronutrients viz. mineral solutions, chelates and nanoparticles play a pivotal role in the process of biofortification as it regulates the absorption rates and mechanisms in plants. Apart from the quality parameters, biofortification also improved the crop yield to alleviate hidden hunger thus proving to be a sustainable and cost-effective approach. Thus, this review article conveys a message for researchers about the adequate potential of biofortification to increase crop productivity and nourish the crop with additional nutrient content to provide food security and nutritional quality to humans and livestock.     

Cross‐metathesis of biorenewable dioxalates and diols to film‐forming degradable polyoxalates

Starting from commonly available sugar derivatives, a single step protocol to access a small family of isohexide‐dioxalates ( 2a–c ) has been established. The synthetic competence of 2a–c has been demonstrated by subjecting them to condensation polymerization. Quite surprisingly, the proton NMR of poly(isomannide‐co‐hexane)oxalate revealed a 1:2 ratio between isomannide‐dioxalate ( 2a ) and 1,6‐hexanediol ( 3a ) in the polymer backbone. This intriguing reactivity was found to be an outcome of a cross metathesis reaction between 2a and 3a . The cross metathesis products 3a ”[2‐(2‐methoxyacetoxy)ethyl 2‐(2‐hydroxyethoxy)‐2‐(λ3‐oxydanylidene)acetate] and 2a ‘(3R,6R)‐6‐hydroxyhexahydrofuro[3,2‐b]‐furan‐3‐yl methyl oxalate were isolated in a control experiment. Based on direct and indirect evidence, and control experiments, an alternative polymerization mechanism is proposed. Polymerization conditions were optimized to obtain polyoxalates P1(2a‐3a)‐P9(2c‐3c) with molecular weights in the range of 14,000–68,000 g/mol, and narrow polydispersities. The identity of the polyoxalates was unambiguously established using 1‐2D NMR spectroscopy, MALDI‐ToF‐MS, and GPC measurements. The practical implication of these polymers is demonstrated by preparing transparent, mechanically robust films. The environmental footprint of the selected polyoxalates was investigated by subjecting them to solution and solid‐state degradation. The polyoxalates were found to be amenable to degradation. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Chem. 2018 , 56, 1584–1592     

Synthesis and Characterization of Amphiphilic Biodegradable Copolymer,Poly(aspartic acid‐co‐lactic acid)

An amphiphilic biodegradable polymer, poly(aspartic acid‐co‐lactic acid) (PAL), was synthesized by simply heating a mixture of aspartic acid (Asp) and L ‐lactide without additional catalysts or solvents. The unique branched architecture comprising succinimide units and lactic acid units was confirmed by IR and NMR spectroscopy. A copolymer of sodium aspartate and lactic acid (PALNa) was prepared by reacting PAL with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The PAL was soluble in many organic solvents, while the PALNa was soluble in methanol and water. The hydrolytic degradation behavior of PAL varied with the copolymer composition. A higher Asp content resulted in a faster molecular weight decrease, and introducing glycolic acid units accelerated the degradation rate.

Microphotograph of microsphere of PAL‐1/5.