Analysis of the state of sustainable development and key targets: A case study of China and “Belt and Road” countries by Shun Chen, Ping Jiang, Pin Zuo, Zolboo Dashnyam

“…This study examines the sustainable development progress of China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from 2000 to 2019, using 63 indicators across 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations of PM2.5 and O3 Relationship during 2014–2021 in Eastern China by Yasong Li, Tijian Wang, Qin’geng Wang, Yawei Qu, Hao Wu, Min Xie, Mengmeng Li, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang

“…Abstract In recent times, there has been a noteworthy reduction in the mass concentration of PM2.5 in the atmosphere of China. On the other hand, ozone (O3) pollution has intensified during this period. …”
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Trends in Air Pollutant Concentrations and the Impact of Meteorology in Shandong Province, Coastal China, during 2013–2019 by Na Zhao, Gang Wang, Guohao Li, Jianlei Lang

“…Hence, in this study, the trends in Shandong Province, China, for six criteria pollutants (viz., sulfur dioxide [SO2], carbon monoxide [CO], particulate matter [PM] with an aerodynamic diameter of < 10 µm [PM10], PM with an aerodynamic diameter of < 2.5 µm [PM2.5], nitrogen dioxide [NO2], and ozone [O3]) were analyzed for the period of 2013–2019, when overall emissions of air pollutants decreased, and the Weather Research and Forecasting model coupled with Chemistry (WRF/Chem) was applied to evaluate the role of inter-annual and seasonal meteorological changes. …”
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Characteristics of VOCs and their Potentials for O3 and SOA Formation in a Medium-sized City in Eastern China by Peilin Chen, Xinye Zhao, Ou Wang, Min Shao, Xinxin Xiao, Shanshan Wang, Qin’geng Wang

“…Abstract To understand the characteristics and environmental effects of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a typical medium-sized city in China, manual measurements including 56 species of the nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) were taken at three urban and suburban sites in Huai’an from April to September 2019, and automatic measurements including 106 species of VOCs were taken at the urban center in May and August 2019. …”
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Fueling the development of elderly care services in China with digital technology: A provincial panel data analysis by Jiaxin He, Dangchen Sui, Lingpeng Li, Xinyan Lv

“…Background: The global demographic shift towards an aging population presents significant challenges to elderly care cervices, which encompass the range of services designed to meet the health and social needs of older adults. Particularly in China, the aging society's diverse needs are often met with service inadequacies and inefficient resource allocation within the elderly care cervices framework. …”
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“Quando Mulambo caminhar, é que alguma coisa vai fazer”: encruzilhada, movimentos e acertos by Humberto Manoel de Santana Jr.

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Changing trends in human brucellosis in pastoral and agricultural China, 2004–2019: a Joinpoint regression analysis by Xiaojuan Ma, Zhuo Liu, Yuhui Geng, Yuan Zhao, Hua Meng, Mingbo Chen, Ting Pan, Dongfeng Pan, Peifeng Liang

“…Abstract Background The incidence of human brucellosis has risen sharply in China but little is known about trends in pastoral and agricultural areas respectively. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of ecosystem services and the impact of new-type urbanization: A case study of Chengdu, China by Pinjian Li, Tianhong Li

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Relación comercial con China e implicaciones en las estructuras productivas de América Latina by Lesbia Pérez-Santillán

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Experiences of health information-seeking behaviour in preoperative patients with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China by Wei Li, Lihua Huang, Jie Zhu, Jiayi Guo, Man Ye

“…Data analysis was conducted using inductive conventional content analysis.Setting The study was conducted in the thoracic surgery ward of a tertiary hospital located in China.Participants A total of 23 participants, consisting of 12 males and 11 females, were recruited. …”
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Two new species and two new combinations within Paleosepharia (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) from China by Chuan Feng, Xingke Yang, Siqin Ge

“…In this study, two new species of the leaf-beetle genus Paleosepharia Laboissière, 1936 from China are described: P. subrubra Feng, Yang &amp;amp; Ge, sp. nov. and P. emeiensis Feng, Yang &amp;amp; Ge, sp. nov. …”
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Influence of Regional Pollution Outflow on Particle Number Concentration and Particle Size in Airshed of Guangzhou, South China by Hing Cho Cheung, Chengyu Nie, Mintao Huang, Tingting Yang, Hao Wang, Celine Siu Lan Lee, Chenglei Pei, Jun Zhao, Baoling Liang

“…Abstract A measurement campaign of particle number concentration and size distribution was conducted at urban (SYSU) and suburban (Panyu) areas of Guangzhou, South China, during 16 January to 3 February 2020 before and during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday. …”
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Freshwater fungi in the karst plateau wetlands from Guizhou Province, China: taxonomic novelties in Melanommataceae (Pleosporales) by Ling-Ling Liu, Yong-Xiang Liu, Ya-Ya Chen, Jiu-Lan Gou, Feng Chi, Yi Liu, Xiao-Feng Gu, Quan-Quan Wei, Meng Zhang, Zuo-Yi Liu, Si Zhou

“…Three isolates of interest were collected during an investigation of freshwater fungi from wetlands in the karst regions of Guizhou Province, Southwest China. Phylogenetic analyses using ITS, LSU, SSU, and tef-1α gene regions have revealed the placements of these isolates in Melanommataceae (Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes). …”
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The population structure and habitat use of resident of Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) in Wu River (Southwest China) by Canshi Hu

“…Abstract Background The Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) has recently been recognized as a partial migrant in China. The resident population of this species is primarily recorded in southern China, which is not only the traditional wintering range, but also the southernmost breeding sites. …”
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Evolution trends and driving factors of industrial water use: A case study of Ordos City, China by Hong Lv, Yiqing He, Yuan Liu, Xinjian Guan, Wenxiu Shang, Zheng Xiaokang

“…With rapid industrialization and urbanization, water shortages in China have increasingly constrained industrial development. …”
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Creating accountable hospital service areas in China: a case analysis of health expenditure in the metropolis of Chengdu by Jay Pan, Peiya Cao, Xiaoshuang Zhao, Yili Yang

“…Objectives To delineate hospital service areas (HSAs) using the Dartmouth approach in China and identify the hypothesised demand-side, supply-side and region-specific factors of health expenditure within HSAs.Design Population-based descriptive study.Setting We selected the metropolis of Chengdu, one of the three most populous cities in China as a case for the analysis, where approximately 16.33 million residents living.Participants Individual-level in-patient discharge records (n=904 298) during the fourth quarter of 2018 (from 1 September to 31 December) were extracted from Sichuan Health Commission. …”
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Path and Practice of Gap Management in National Parks: A Comparison Between China and the US and Inspirations Therefrom by Yun MA, Siyuan HE

“…Through a comparative approach, the research identifies key institutional factors shaping the management of these gaps and provides recommendations for improving China’s approach to gap management.MethodsThis research employs a combination of policy text analysis, historical analysis and comparative analysis to explore the concept and management of “gap” in national parks in both China and the US. …”
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The impact of ESG and the institutional environment on investment efficiency in China through the mediators of agency costs and financial constraints by Zhao Donghui, Wan Sallha Yusoff, Mohd Fairuz Md Salleh, Ngan Sue Lin, Ainul Huda Jamil, Mohd Juraij Abd Rani, Mohd Shahidan Shaari

“…This study examines the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance on corporate investment efficiency in China, focusing on underexplored dynamics in emerging markets. …”
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Exploring information technology utilization and needs in community pharmacies: a cross-sectional survey in Shanghai, China by Qin Li, Zhao Jin, Yun Liao, Huihua Dai, Jie Meng, Ling Li

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Spatial temporal dynamics and influential factors of habitat quality in China's Southern Longji rice terrace ecosystem by Cao Hongli

“…This study focuses on the Longji Terraces in Guilin, China, using remote sensing data from 1985–2020 to assess habitat quality (HQ) and its spatial-temporal dynamics. …”
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