Northwest University

Global origins of tuna and billfish fisheries reveal the transition from coastal access to oceanic exploitation

Ocean ecosystems have played a crucial role in people’s lives around the world for millennia. However, questions persist about when, why, and how people first began removing biomass from offshore habitats and established fisheries in distant, oceanic environments. We explore the...

Molten Salt Alcohols: A New Class of Organic Solvents for Carbohydrate Dissolution and Isomerization

Abstract Carbohydrate conversion in alcoholic solvents offers unique selectivity; however, poor carbohydrate solubility limits its practical applications. Herein, we demonstrate that salt–alcohol–carbohydrate interactions in molten salt alcohol (MSA) solvents enhance both carbohy...

AI knowledge capability and innovation: the power of cognitive processing and empowerment

Purpose This study aims to integrate ideas from organizational learning theory with new AI capabilities to investigate how AI-driven knowledge processes may improve innovation performance. Specifically, this study explores the process in which AI-based (AI Ba) knowledge productio...

Solubility Measurement, Molecular Simulation, and Correlation of Glucono-δ-Lactone in Four Binary Solvents at 288.15–328.15 K

Abstract The apparent mole fraction solubility of glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) was determined by a gravimetric method in four binary solvent systems: water + ethanol, water + i-propanol, water + n-propanol, and water + acetic acid. The experiments were carried out at atmospheric press...

Afforestation enhances ecosystem stability in the farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China, but its effects are constrained by water availability

Abstract The farming-pastoral ecotone of northern China (FPENC), a typical semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral ecologically fragile zone, has long faced controversy over afforestation due to its water-limited environment, raising concerns about how afforestation affects this frag...

Sustained Theaflavin-Releasing Multinetwork Aerogel Absorbent Pads with Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities for Meat Preservation

Abstract Conventional meat absorbent pads remove exudate but fail to control microbial growth and oxidative spoilage. Here, we developed a multinetwork bioactive aerogel loaded with theaflavins through the synergistic assembly of gelatin, Mg2+, glycyrrhizic acid, and theaflavins....

Bisphenol A and Its Substitutes Bisphenol S/Bisphenol F in Combined Exposure Collectively Exacerbate Hepatotoxicity by Triggering Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Responses via the PI3K-Akt/NF-κB Axis

Abstract Bisphenol A (BPA) and its substitutes bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) are environmental endocrine-disrupting chemicals that frequently co-occur. However, the hepatotoxic effects and underlying mechanisms of their combined exposure remain unclear. This study integ...

Multistrategy Optimization of Benzothiadiazole-Based Ln-MOF Composites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline

Abstract Tetracycline hydrochloride is a common aquatic contaminant and poses significant risks to environmental and human health. However, developing high-performance removal materials with good recyclability remains a challenge. The electron-deficient benzothiadiazole linker en...

Metal-Mode-Controlled Ligand-to-Metal Charge Transfer in Isostructural One-Dimensional BODIPY MOFs and Photocatalytic H2O2 Production

Abstract One-dimensional (1D) MOFs offer spatially confined pathways for rapid charge migration, minimizing the transport dispersion and junction resistance typical of multidirectional networks. This structural anisotropy offers an ideal platform for elucidating how distinct meta...

Pure Spin Photocurrent in an Altermagnetic Photovoltaic Battery

Abstract Altermagnets, featuring momentum-dependent spin splitting without net magnetization, provide a promising platform for spintronic functionalities beyond conventional ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. Here, we propose an altermagnetic spin photovoltaic battery consisting...

Development and internal validation of a prediction model for early anastomotic leak after minimally invasive esophagectomy: a prospective cohort study

Background Anastomotic leak (AL) remains a complication after minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE), affecting 10–20% of patients and increasing morbidity and mortality. Although local conduit perfusion and systemic nutritional status are central to anastomotic healing, no valid...

Nonlinear Responses of Anaerobic Methane Oxidation to Water Table Drawdown in Peatlands

Abstract Anaerobic oxidation of methane (AOM) serves as a key methane (CH4) sink that attenuates methane emissions from peatlands. Climate change has induced widespread water table drawdown in peatlands, but the response of AOM to the water table depth (WTD) and the temperature s...

Privacy-Preserving Transfer Learning for Community Detection using Locally Distributed Multiple Networks

Modern applications increasingly involve highly sensitive network data, where raw edges cannot be shared due to privacy constraints. We propose \texttt{TransNet}, a new spectral clustering-based transfer learning framework that improves community detection on a \emph{target netwo...

Crystal Creeping for Spatial Gradient Partitioning: A New Pre-Enrichment Strategy Assisting Multicomponent Crystallization Separation

Abstract Based on the significant difference in interfacial creeping behavior between ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and hexamethylenetetramine (C6H12N4, HMTA), this work proposes a spatial gradient-based pre-enrichment strategy for multicomponent mixtures. Unlike conventional sequent...

How to promote the positive effect of agricultural digitalization on rural households' income under agricultural land transfer?

Purpose This study aims to clarify the mechanism by which agricultural digitalization (AD) boosts rural household income (RHI) in the context of agricultural land transfer (ALT) and explores countermeasures to strengthen this positive enabling effect. Design/methodology/approach...

Polyol/Alkali System Drives In Situ Cell Wall Reconstruction for Bamboo Self-Bonding

Abstract Traditional bamboo bonding processes face challenges such as formaldehyde emissions, procedural complexity, and high costs. This study proposed a strategy for in situ reconstruction of bamboo cell walls using a polyol/alkali system to achieve bamboo bonding. First, an aq...

Targeting Voltage-Gated Sodium Channels: Discovery of a Multi-Pest Insecticidal Activity Compound with Negative Cross-Resistance to Pyrethroid Resistance

Abstract The resistance to pyrethroid insecticides is becoming increasingly severe, while the number of insecticides with negative cross-resistance (NCR) remains extremely limited. Thus, the development of novel targets and candidate compounds is urgently required. To exploit NCR...

Design, Synthesis,and Fungicidal Activity of Novelα-Methylene-γ-Butyrolactone Derivatives BearingBenzofuran-2-yl Moiety

Abstract A series of 30 novel α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone (MBL) derivatives were designed and synthesized. Bioassays revealed that several compounds exhibited potent fungicidal activities against Valsa mali, Rhizoctonia solani, and Phytophthora capsici. A25 showed the highest act...

A Magnetic MolecularlyImprinted Electrochemical Sensorfor Glycoprotein Detection via the Glutaraldehyde Cross-Linking Strategy

Abstract Magnetic electrochemical sensors (MECs) are robust bioanalytical devices because of their high selectivity, strong antifouling ability, low cost, and simple operation properties. However, since many biomolecules are nonelectroactive, achieving their electrochemical deter...

Prediction of Compressive Strength of CSGR Based on Optimized Machine Learning with Sparrow Search Algorithm

Abstract Cemented sand, gravel, and rock (CSGR) is an emerging dam material, and accurately predicting its compressive strength is essential for reliable mix-proportion design. Using 342 experimentally measured samples, this study develops an SSA-optimized machine-learning framew...