Northwest University

Structure-function relationships of circumpapillary choroidal thickness in normal-tension glaucoma with and without high myopia

To evaluate the relationship between circumpapillary choroidal thickness (cpChT) and visual field sensitivity (VFS) in normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) eyes, and to determine whether high myopia (HM) modifies these structure-function associations. Retrospective observational study....

Geothermal Geological Characteristics and Genetic Model of the Neogene Sandstone Geothermal Reservoirs in the Eastern Gushi Sag, Weihe Basin

The characterization of geothermal reservoirs and their genetic mechanisms is critical for understanding geothermal system evolution and evaluating geothermal resource potential. The eastern Gushi Sag of the Weihe Basin hosts three Neogene sandstone geothermal reservoirs, includi...

Association of cilioretinal artery perfusion length with central visual acuity and vascular circulation in central retinal artery occlusion

Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate the effects of varying lengths of cilioretinal artery perfusion on central visual acuity and fundus angiography circulation time in patients with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Methods A retrospective analysis included 582...

Application of artificial intelligence-assisted ultrasound in the segmentation of splenic trauma

To develop an artificial intelligence(AI)-assisted ultrasound segmentation model for splenic trauma and to evaluate its clinical utility for trauma localization and contour delineation. (1) We assembled an animal ultrasound dataset comprising 4,280 images and a clinical dataset c...

Single-fiber three-dimensional shape sensing via femtosecond laser inscribed orthogonal eccentric scatterers

Optical fiber sensors have emerged as a powerful platform for high-precision shape detection in soft robotics and minimally invasive medical devices. However, existing fiber-sensing architectures face a long-standing trade-off between device size and spatial resolution. This work...

Integrated metagenomic and phosphorus fractionation analyses elucidate the mechanism driving soil phosphorus immobilization under erythromycin stress

Erythromycin (EM) is widely detected in agroecosystems, yet its mechanistic impact on microbially driven soil phosphorus (P) cycling remains limited. Here, we integrated Hedley P fractionation with metagenomic sequencing in soil microcosms exposed to EM (0, 10, and 50 mg/kg) to t...

From mixing to microstructure: unraveling the effects of manual pound-mixing method on lime mortar through a laboratory-scale study

Abstract Traditional lime mortar is crucial for preserving historical structures, but knowledge of its mixing techniques remains limited. This study compared manual pound-mixing with conventional mechanical mixing to evaluate effects on mortar performance. Pure and fiber-reinforc...

Influence mechanism of differences in hydrocarbon generation intensity of deep coalbed methane: a case study of the Daning-Jixian block

The deeply buried Upper Paleozoic coal seams in the Ordos Basin are regarded as the principal source rocks for natural gas accumulation. Accurately quantifying their hydrocarbon generation capacity and exploring the influencing mechanism of the difference in hydrocarbon generatio...

Kiwifruit Seed Polyphenols Ameliorate High‐Fat‐Induced Obese Mice via Inhibition of Inflammation and Regulation of Gut Microbiota Balance

ABSTRACT Kiwifruit seeds are a polyphenol‑rich by‑product of kiwifruit processing. This study evaluated the anti‑obesity effects of kiwifruit seed polyphenols (KSP) in C57BL/6 obese mice induced by high‐fat diet (HFD). The results demonstrated that KSP attenuated body weight gain...

Surface Charge Dependent Foliar Applied Silicon Quantum Dots Enhance Soybean Salt Tolerance Through Leaf‐Root‐Microbial Responses

ABSTRACT Here, we evaluated foliar‐applied silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) with different surface charges on soybean salt tolerance. Positively charged SiQDs (P‐SiQDs) exhibited stronger foliar retention and penetration than negatively charged SiQDs (N‐SiQDs), resulting in a 35.3% h...

Early-mid Holocene Ross Sea extreme wave heights reflect sea ice retreat and ocean-atmosphere interactions

Abstract Antarctic coastal systems preserve valuable records of postglacial environmental change and extreme storm events. On Inexpressible Island, Ross Sea, we integrated geomorphic mapping, boulder measurements, exposure dating, radiocarbon constraints, and hydrodynamic analysi...

Differences in Restorative Quality of Community, Street, and Park Environments and Their Effects on Stress Reduction Among Adolescents

Adolescent mental health problems have become increasingly prominent, and everyday urban spaces may provide important support for stress relief. Focusing on adolescents aged 12–18 in Xi’an, China, this study examines three frequently used urban spaces: streets, residential commun...

Paleozoic Tectonic Transition from Arc–Continent Collision to Post-Orogenic Extension in the East Kunlun Orogen: Constraints from Metamorphic Events

Abstract The tectonic evolution of the trench–arc–back-–arc basin system—encompassing back-arc spreading, subduction, basin closure, and the subsequent transition from arc–continent collision to post-collisional extension—represents a fundamental process in the evolution of the P...