Diversity of Bird Communities in Tea (<i>Camellia sinensis</i>) Plantations in Fujian Province, South-Eastern China by Titus S. Imboma, Marco Ferrante, Min-sheng You, Shijun You, Gábor L. Lövei

“…Bird communities in forest fragments and tea plantations were censused by field observations in two years (2018–2019) in three tea-growing locations, Anxi, Beifeng, and Wuyishan in Fujian Province, south-eastern China. Out of a potential pool of 247 forest-associated bird species, we detected the presence of 82, mostly resident species, 32–47 of those regularly visiting tea plantations. …”
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Impacts of black carbon on the formation of advection–radiation fog during a haze pollution episode in eastern China by Q. Ding, Q. Ding, Q. Ding, J. Sun, J. Sun, J. Sun, X. Huang, X. Huang, X. Huang, A. Ding, A. Ding, A. Ding, J. Zou, J. Zou, J. Zou, X. Yang, X. Yang, X. Yang, C. Fu, C. Fu, C. Fu

“…In this study, we used the Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled with Chemistry (WRF-Chem) to investigate a heavy fog event during a multiday intense haze pollution episode in early December 2013 in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region in eastern China. Using the WRF-Chem model, we conducted four parallel numerical experiments to evaluate the roles of aerosol–radiation interaction (ARI), aerosol–cloud interaction (ACI), black carbon (BC) and non-BC aerosols in the formation and maintenance of the heavy fog event. …”
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 Polygonatum praecox (Asparagaceae), a new species from mid-eastern China revealed by morphological and molecular evidence by Yingfeng Hu, Yujun Liu, Maroof Ali, Wei Wu, Xiaohong Li, Longsheng Chen, Jianwen Shao

“…This species is relatively common in mid-eastern China and has previously been confused with P. cyrtonema. …”
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Modulation of the intraseasonal variability in early summer precipitation in eastern China by the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation and the Madden–Julian Oscillation by Z. Ju, J. Rao, Y. Wang, J. Yang, Q. Lu

“…<p>Using the reanalysis and multiple observations, the possible impact of the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) on early summer (June–July) rainfall in eastern China and its modulation by the Quasi-Biennial Oscillation (QBO) are examined. …”
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Microbial Community Composition in Thermal Waters from the Lindian Geothermal Field (Songliao Basin, North-Eastern China) by Fengtian Yang, Dong Li, Xuejun Zhou, Tao Zhan, Yongfa Ma, Xu Wang, Junling Dong, Ling Liu, Yujia Shi, Yujuan Su

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Structure kinematics of a transtensional basin: An example from the Linnan Subsag, Bohai Bay basin, Eastern China by Dong-Xiao Feng, Fu Ye

“…The Linnan subsag is a petroliferous, secondary tectonic unit of the Huimin sag that is located in the western part of the Jiyang depression in the Bohai Bay basin, eastern China. In this study, the authors calculated basin extensional rate and slipping displacement of boundary faults in the dip and strike directions, using seismic and drilling data. …”
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Insights on organic aerosol aging and the influence of coal combustion at a regional receptor site of central eastern China by W. W. Hu, M. Hu, B. Yuan, J. L. Jimenez, Q. Tang, J. F. Peng, W. Hu, M. Shao, M. Wang, L. M. Zeng, Y. S. Wu, Z. H. Gong, X. F. Huang, L. Y. He

“…In order to understand the aging and processing of organic aerosols (OA), an intensive field campaign (<b>C</b>ampaign of <b>A</b>ir <b>P</b>ollution at <b>T</b>ypical <b>C</b>oastal <b>A</b>reas <b>IN</b> Eastern China, CAPTAIN) was conducted March–April at a receptor site (a Changdao island) in central eastern China. …”
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Predictive performance of lipid parameters in identifying undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes: a cross-sectional study in eastern China by Yimin Zhou, Guoping Yang, Chen Qu, Jiaping Chen, Yinan Qian, Lei Yuan, Tao Mao, Yan Xu, Xiaoning Li, Shiqi Zhen, Sijun Liu

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Molecular Characteristics and Gonococcal Genetic Island Carrying Status of Thirty-Seven Neisseria gonorrhoeae Isolates in Eastern China by Zhang D, Hu M, Chi S, Chen H, Lin C, Yu F, Zheng Z

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Nature and geochemical characteristics of ore-forming fluids in the Zhaoxian gold deposit, Jiaodong gold province, eastern China by Zhi Li, Zhi Li, Zhi Li, Guangzhou Mao, Guangzhou Mao, Guangzhou Mao, Caijie Liu, Caijie Liu, Xiaotong Liu, Xiaotong Liu, Pengrui An, Mingping Cao

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An Integrated Approach for Source Apportionment and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Subtropical Agricultural Soils, Eastern China by Ping Li, Tao Wu, Guojun Jiang, Lijie Pu, Yan Li, Jianzhen Zhang, Fei Xu, Xuefeng Xie

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Molecular Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Clostridium difficile ST81 Infection in a Teaching Hospital in Eastern China by Ziyu Yang, Qian Huang, Juanxiu Qin, Xiaoye Zhang, Ying Jian, Huiying Lv, Qian Liu, Min Li

“…The 60-day mortality of ST81-CDI was significantly higher than non-ST81 infected group, while ST81 also accounted for most of the recurrent CDI cases.ConclusionThis study revealed the molecular epidemiology and risk factors for the dominant C. difficile ST81 genotype infection in eastern China. Continuous and stringent surveillance on the emerging ST81 genotype needs to be initiated.…”
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The Epidemiology, Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae at a Children&rsquo;s Medical Center in Eastern China by Li Y, Li D, Xue J, Ji X, Shao X, Yan J

“…Yang Li,1– 4,&ast; Dan Li,5,&ast; Jian Xue,4 Xueqiang Ji,4 Xuejun Shao,4 Jie Yan1– 3 1Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, People’s Republic of China; 3Division of Basic Medical Microbiology, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215025, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215004, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jie YanDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, 866 Yu-Hang-Tang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86-571-88208297Fax +86-571-88208294Email Med_bp@zju.edu.cnXuejun ShaoDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, 92 Zhong-Nan Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215025, People’s Republic of ChinaTel +86-512-80691203Email xjshao@suda.edu.cnObjective: This study investigated the epidemiology, virulence and drug resistance of invasive Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) isolates at a children’s medical center in eastern China in order to obtain epidemiologic, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance data that can guide for the selection and development of anti-infection treatments.Methods: A total of 94 invasive K. pneumoniae strains were isolated from children between January 2016 and December 2020 at the Children’s Hospital of Soochow University. …”
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Using dual stable isotopes method for nitrate sources identification in Cao-E River Basin, Eastern China by Jiangnan Li, Jiangnan Li, Qianhang Sun, Qianhang Sun, Kun Lei, Liang Cui, Xubo Lv

“…The current study was carried out to identify the potential sources of NO3− pollution in Cao-E River basin, in Eastern China. Surface water samples were collected during the dry season and wet season. …”
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Correlates of condom use among male university students from eastern China who engage in casual sex. by Weiyong Chen, Xin Zhou, Qiaoqin Ma, Lin He, Wanjun Chen, Zhihong Guo, Lin Chen

“…This study aimed to determine the level of consistent condom use and explore the correlates of condom use consistency in male university students in eastern China. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in 13 universities in Zhejiang Province, which involved the recruitment of 31,674 students by stratified random sampling. …”
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Near-surface wind speed changes in eastern China during 1970–2019 winter and its possible causes by Xiao Li, Qiao-Ping Li, Yi-Hui Ding, Mei Wang

“…Using the observation data of 831 weather stations of the China Meteorological Administration and the Japanese 55-year reanalysis data from 1970 to 2019, NWS changes in eastern China were analyzed and the possible influencing factors were discussed. …”
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Lithobius (Monotarsobius) zhangi sp. n., a new species from Eastern China (Chilopoda, Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae) by Huiqin Ma, Sujian Pei, Xiaojie Hou, Tiegang Zhu

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Three new Melanoleuca species (Agaricales, Basidiomycota) from north-eastern China, supported by morphological and molecular data by Ying Pei, Hong-Bo Guo, Tie-Zhi Liu, Wei-Qiang Qin, Di Zhao, Xiao-Jian Qi, Xiao-Dan Yu

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Heavy metal pollution characteristics of surface sediments in different aquatic ecosystems in eastern China: a comprehensive understanding. by Wenzhong Tang, Baoqing Shan, Wenqiang Zhang, Hong Zhang, Lishuo Wang, Yuekui Ding

“…Aquatic ecosystems in eastern China are suffering threats from heavy metal pollution because of rapid economic development and urbanization. …”
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Genetic Diversity of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Clinical Isolates From a Tertiary Hospital in Eastern China by Minhui Miao, Minhui Miao, Huiyan Wen, Ping Xu, Siqiang Niu, Jingnan Lv, Xiaofang Xie, José R. Mediavilla, Yi-Wei Tang, Barry N. Kreiswirth, Xia Zhang, Haifang Zhang, Hong Du, Liang Chen

“…Here we studied the molecular mechanisms of carbapenem resistance, including clonal and plasmid dissemination, of 67 CRE isolates collected between 2012 and 2016 from a tertiary hospital in Eastern China, an CRE endemic region. Species identification and susceptibility testing were performed using the BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System. …”
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