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The ecological environment is fundamental to human survival and development, and China has seen a historical shift from localized to widespread improvements in its ecological conditions. Aksu, a typical ecologically sensitive region in Xinjiang, China, is significant for the study of vegetation dynamics and their driving factors, which is crucial for ecological conservation. This study evaluates the spatiotemporal changes in vegetation coverage in Aksu from 2000 to 2020 using long-term Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data and trend analysis. Additionally, this study explores key factors influencing vegetation changes through correlation analysis with temperature, precipitation, and nighttime light data. The results indicate the following: (1) vegetation coverage in Aksu exhibits significant spatial heterogeneity, with annual NDVI increasing at a rate of 0.83% per year (p < 0.05); (2) the influence of temperature and precipitation on NDVI was weakly correlated from 2000 to 2020; and (3) a strong positive correlation was found between nighttime light intensity and NDVI, suggesting that urban development plays a dominant role in vegetation change, while temperature and precipitation have comparatively minor impacts. The findings provide a scientific basis for ecological conservation and sustainable development in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and systematic analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) studies in consumer behavior within marketing research while exploring its academic and practical implications. Following the PRISMA protocol, a rigorous examination of 53 articles from the Web of Science database (WoS) was conducted. The analysis highlights that EEG has predominantly investigated consumer behavior across various marketing stimuli, including products, advertising, pricing, and branding. Notably, advertising emerged as the primary focus, encompassing 49% of the analyzed articles (26). The USA emerged as the leading country in neuromarketing, with a notable contribution from the University of California System. Frontiers in Neuroscience emerged as the most prolific journal. EEG in marketing research enables scholars to bypass verbal biases and gain profound insights into consumers' responses, significantly contributing to over 90% of their reactions toward marketing stimuli. This study provides valuable insights into the diverse applications of EEG in marketing research, with potential avenues for further investigation in areas such as consumer personality and social consumer neuroscience, which remain relatively underexplored. Plain language summary: Neuro-Insights in Marketing Research: A PRISMA-Based Analysis of EEG Studies on Consumer Behavior This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and systematic analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) implementation in consumer studies toward marketing stimuli. This study has been designed to provide a bibliometric and systematic analysis of electroencephalography (EEG) studies in consumer behavior toward advertising, product, price, and brand. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework to select and analyze articles. In this study, 53 articles were extracted and analyzed from the Web of Science (WoS) database. The findings highlight that EEG has been predominantly utilized to investigate consumer behavior across various marketing stimuli, including advertising (e.g., spokesperson, online and offline ads), product (e.g., E-commerce of product,..., etc.), Price (e.g., price perception,..., etc.), brand (extension, disclosure,..., etc.). Notably, advertising emerged as the primary focus, encompassing 49% of the analyzed articles (26 articles). The USA emerged as the leading country in the field of neuromarketing, with a notable contribution from the University of California System. Frontiers in Neuroscience was the prominent journal in neuromarketing and EEG research. This study provides valuable insights into the diverse applications of EEG in marketing research, with potential avenues for further investigation in areas such as consumer personality and social consumer neuroscience, which remain relatively underexplored in the context of EEG implementation. The application of EEG in marketing research can help scholars to avoid verbal biases and gain valuable insights into consumers' behavior to marketing stimuli. Therefore, the use of EEG equipment provides a more accurate and in-depth understanding of consumer behavior, leading to better marketing strategies and decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There are still many challenges including low conductivity of cathodes, shuttle effect of polysulfides, and significant volume change of sulfur during cycling to be solved before practical applications of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. In this work, (FeO)2FeBO3 nanoparticles (NPs) anchored on interconnected nitrogen-doped carbon nanosheets (NCNs) were synthesized, serving as sulfur carriers for Li–S batteries to solve such issues. NCNs have the cross-linked network structure, which possess good electrical conductivity, large specific surface area, and abundant micropores and mesopores, enabling the cathode to be well infiltrated and permeated by the electrolyte, ensuring the rapid electron/ion transfer, and alleviating the volume expansion during the electrochemical reaction. In addition, polar (FeO)2FeBO3 can enhance the adsorption of polysulfides, effectively alleviating the polysulfide shuttle effect. Under a current density of 1.0 A·g−1, the initial discharging and charging specific capacities of the (FeO)2FeBO3@NCNs-2/S electrode were obtained to be 1113.2 and 1098.3 mA·h·g−1, respectively. After 1000 cycles, its capacity maintained at 436.8 mA·h·g−1, displaying a decay rate of 0.08% per cycle. Therefore, combining NCNs with (FeO)2FeBO3 NPs is conducive to the performance improvement of Li–S batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The presence of antibiotics in aquatic systems poses a significant risk to both the ecological balance and human health. To address this issue, the development of advanced photocatalytic materials capable of efficiently treating antibiotic-contaminated wastewater is imperative. In this investigation, we successfully synthesized nitrogen–phosphorus co-doped carbon dots (NPCDs) modified (001) TiO2/Ti3C2Tx composites via a series of uncomplicated hydrothermal reactions, ensuring visible light responsivity. Comprehensive characterization of the composite photocatalysts was conducted using XRD, FT-IR, N2 adsorption, SEM, TEM, XPS, UV-Vis DRS, and PL techniques. Subsequently, the photocatalytic performance was assessed through the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) and ceftiofur sodium solutions under visible light irradiation. The optimized composites exhibited remarkable photocatalytic degradation efficiencies of 93.4% and 75.5% for TC and ceftiofur sodium, respectively, under visible light, following quasi-primary kinetic behavior. Reactive free radical capture experiments highlighted the predominant roles of ˙O2− and ˙OH species in the photocatalytic degradation process. Additionally, we proposed plausible mechanisms governing photocatalytic degradation based on the obtained results. The heightened photocatalytic reactivity arises from the efficient transfer of photogenerated electrons through the NPCDs → TiO2 →Ti3C2Tx pathway, a mechanism that effectively facilitates the separation and transfer of photogenerated charge carriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, polydopamine and silver-modified graphene oxide (Ag/PGO) were prepared using a one-step method, and the effects of Ag/PGO as a lubricating oil additive on the viscosity, thermal conductivity, and lubricating performance of lubricating oil were studied. The influence of additive lubricating oil on the temperature increase and vibration of a high-speed motorized spindle was studied through a motorized spindle experiment. The results showed that the addition of Ag/PGO nanocomposites could improve the thermophysical properties and lubricating properties of the lubricating oil. The Ag/PGO nanoparticles deposited on the friction surface formed a friction protective film, which prevented direct contact between the friction pairs and effectively reduced the heat generated through friction and micro-peak collision during bearing operation. The lubricating oil containing Ag/PGO had high thermal conductivity and a good heat dissipation effect in convection heat transfer in the bearing cavity. The deposition and repair of nanoparticles could improve the micro-morphology of the friction surface and reduce the high-frequency amplitude of the motorized spindle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tin dioxide nanotubes with N-doped carbon layer (SnO2/N-C NTs) were synthesized through a MoO3 nanorod-based sacrificial template method, dopamine polymerization and calcination process. Applied to the Li-ion battery, SnO2/N-C NTs exhibited excellent electrochemical properties, with a first discharge capacity of 1722.3 mAh·g−1 at 0.1 A·g−1 and a high capacity of 1369.3 mAh·g−1 over 100 cycles. The superior electrochemical performance is ascribed to the N-doped carbon layer and tubular structure, which effectively improves the electrical conductivity of the composites, accelerates the migration of Li+ and electrons, and alleviates the volume change of the anode to a certain extent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]