Major Research Achievements Research Articles

Review of major scientific research achievements on the 40th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of Department of Biology at Tsinghua University

Review of major scientific research achievements on the 40th Anniversary of the Re-establishment of Department of Biology at Tsinghua University

Current landscape and emerging trends in academic development of traditional Chinese medicine in new era

The discipline development is the pillar for the development of traditional Chinese medicine( TCM). The academic progress in TCM is the commanding height of the discipline development of TCM. To lead and promote the development and academic progress of TCM, the China Association of Chinese Medicine has summarized the Top Ten Academic Achievements in Traditional Chinese Medicine during 2020-2022, the Major Scientific Problems, Engineering Technical Problems, and Industrial Technical Problems in Traditional Chinese Medicine during 2019-2023, and the Remarkable Research Achievements of Traditional Chinese Medicine during 2012-2022. Based on the above research reports and the research achievements awarded the national science and technology prizes in TCM in the last 20 years and according to the current situation and layout of TCM discipline development, this paper reviews the major research achievements of TCM in the last two decades and the latest research progress in TCM during 2020-2023. The major scientific, engineering technical, and industrial technical problems in TCM are analyzed and the emerging trends of TCM are prospected in accordance with the development laws and characteristics of TCM. This review provides new ideas and reference for the high-quality development of TCM in the new era.

A Comparative Study of the Experimental Investigation of different types of fibres used in Concrete

Different types of fibres used in concrete have received much attention in civil engineering in recent years, mainly because they improve the low tensile strength and shrinkage cracks of concrete. However, there are still many problems in the research results on different types of Fibers. For example, there is still debate about the performance-enhancing or detrimental effects of different types of fibres in concrete. There is also a dispute about the influence of the size, strength, elastic modulus and other characteristic parameters of each fibre on the properties of the substrate. Research on fibre mixing rules of hybrid fibre reinforced concrete (HFRC) is incomplete. There is controversy regarding the choice of fibres for hybrid yarns as well as the characterization of the hybrid effect. In summary, it is necessary to review, synthesize and compare current research on FRC. Based on the major research achievements on FRC in recent years, this article synthesizes and evaluates existing research in experimental research and theoretical research on different types of fibre materials, aiming to create Reference conditions for researchers in the same field. Finally, combined with research experience in related fields, new perspectives and proposals on FRC's research are proposed for research and application. This research paper is mainly focus on the different fibres (glass, cotton, steel). KEYWORDS:- GLASS FIBRE, COTTON FIBRE, STEEL FIBRE, TENSILE STRENGTH, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH,

Remarkable research achievements in traditional Chinese medicine during 2012–2022

Abstract The period since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has witnessed the emerging of innovative achievements in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). To fulfill the requirements proposed at the 20th National Congress of the CPC and in the Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Promoting the Preservation, Innovation, and Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine and give play to the demonstrative role of major research achievements, the China Association of Chinese Medicine has organized TCM researchers and practitioners to comprehensively review the major research achievements in TCM since the 18th National Congress of the CPC. After collection and organization of achievements, report writing, expert evaluation, and public opinion soliciting, we have compiled the Remarkable Research Achievements of Traditional Chinese Medicine during 2012–2022.

Solitons, dispersive shock waves and Noel Frederick Smyth

Noel Frederick Smyth (NFS), a Fellow of the Australian Mathematical Society and a Professor of Nonlinear Waves in the School of Mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, passed away on February 5, 2023. NFS was a prominent figure among applied mathematicians who worked on nonlinear wave theory in a broad range of areas. Throughout his academic career, which spanned nearly forty years, NFS developed mathematical models, ideas, and techniques that have had a large impact on the understanding of wave motion in diverse media. His major research emphasis primarily involved the propagation of solitary waves, or solitons, and dispersive shock waves, or undular bores, in various media, including optical fibers, liquid crystals, shallow waters and atmosphere. Several approaches he developed have proven effective in analyzing the dynamics and modulations of related wave phenomena. This tribute in the journal of Wave Motion aims to provide a brief biographical sketch of NFS, discuss his major research achievements, showcase his scientific competence, untiring mentorship and unwavering dedication, as well as share final thoughts from his former students, colleagues, friends, and family. The authors had a special connection with NFS on both on personal and professional levels and hold deep gratitude for him and his invaluable work. In recognition of his achievements in applied mathematics, Wave Motion hosts a Special Issue entitled “Modelling Nonlinear Wave Phenomena: From Theory to Applications,” which presents the recent advancements in this field.

Isotope Fingerprinting as a Backup for Modern Safety and Traceability Systems in the Animal-Derived Food Chain.

In recent years, due to the globalization of food trade and certified agro-food products, the authenticity and traceability of food have received increasing attention. As a result, opportunities for fraudulent practices arise, highlighting the need to protect consumers from economic and health damages. In this regard, specific analytical techniques have been optimized and implemented to support the integrity of the food chain, such as those targeting different isotopes and their ratios. This review article explores the scientific progress of the last decade in the study of the isotopic identity card of food of animal origin, provides the reader with an overview of its application, and focuses on whether the combination of isotopes with other markers increases confidence and robustness in food authenticity testing. To this purpose, a total of 135 studies analyzing fish and seafood, meat, eggs, milk, and dairy products, and aiming to examine the relation between isotopic ratios and the geographical provenance, feeding regime, production method, and seasonality were reviewed. Current trends and major research achievements in the field were discussed and commented on in detail, pointing out advantages and drawbacks typically associated with this analytical approach and arguing future improvements and changes that need to be made to recognize it as a standard and validated method for fraud mitigation and safety control in the sector of food of animal origin.

EXPLORATION AND APPLICATION OF "1+2+3" TEACHING MODE USING VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS FOR GEOMATICS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Abstract. Since the beginning of this century, mapping and geographic information technology has been deeply integrated with virtual reality, artificial intelligence and other technologies, the mapping industry has entered the "intelligent mapping era", how to train innovative and practical mapping talents is urgent. The teaching team takes the cultivation of innovative and practical talents in surveying and mapping as the core goal, and focuses closely on the cultivation of students' innovation ability and large (complex) project implementation ability. Relying on Guangxi Spatial Information and Mapping Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching Center and Southern Mapping Virtual Simulation Teaching Platform, the team carries out teaching reform and practice. The team proposes the training mode of "one goal, two synergy, three integration", which will use VR/AR, GIS and other technologies to teach major projects and scientific research achievements through virtual simulation, and adopt online + offline methods to enhance students' innovative practical ability. Through scientific assessment and incentive mechanism, students' initiative and enthusiasm will be improved, thus solving the problem of difficulty in cultivating students' innovation and practice ability. After years of reform and practice, students' innovation and practical ability have been improved significantly, and they have won dozens of awards such as the silver prize of "Internet+" national competition, the second prize of "Challenge Cup" national competition, and the national mapping skills competition. The teaching reform methods have been well promoted.

Integrated Nutrient Management for Improved Coffee Production at West and Southwest Ethiopia. A Review

Soil degradation is one of Ethiopia's most severe problems, contributing for the country's low coffee production. Many researches have been conducted by Jimma agricultural research and its sub centers to ameliorate the challenges and improve coffee productions across major coffee growing areas of the west and south western Ethiopia. The goal of this review was to summarize and document major research achievements recorded so far in integrated nutrient management on coffee and recommend future research directions. Integrated application of inorganic and organic fertilizers is the main sources for replenishing plant nutrients in agricultural soils. However, selecting the optimum combination of these resources based on soil type and crop species is necessary. In this context, field experiment was conducted at Haru and Agaro research sub center to assess the effect of decomposed coffee husk and NP Fertilizer on soil physicochemical properties and yield of coffee. Research results indicated yield of Limmu coffee increased by application of 50% recommended rate of N and P mineral fertilizer (RMF) (172 and 77 kg ha -1 NP, respectively) + 50% recommended rate of decomposed coffee husk (DCH) (10 ton ha -1 ) at Agaro. Similar trial conducted at Haru also showed that application of 50% NP + 75%DCH improved yield of Wollega coffee variety. Besides, application of Desmodium cover crop + 50% NP (172 and 63 kg ha -1 N and P, respectively) and NP mineral fertilizer ensure high coffee yield at Jimma. In conclusion, integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers was recommended for coffee production at Agaro, Haru and Jimma and their surrounding areas. Future research should concentrate on evaluating other organic inputs and combined reclamation of lime-mineral fertilizer-compost, frequency of application, economic benefits, and long-term effects on soil physicochemical properties, coffee yield and bean quality, and establish cost effective soil fertility management in coffee-growing areas of the country. Keywords: Coffee, decomposed coffee husk, desmodium and soil fertility DOI: 10.7176/JEES/13-2-01 Publication date: March 31 st 2023

淸虛 休靜 관련 연구의 현황과 과제

Cheongheo Hyujeong (1520-1604) was born in 1520 and officially entered the Buddhist priesthood at the age of 21. Afterwards, he lived as a monk for 65 years until he passed away in 1604. He advocated simultaneous practice of meditation in sitting and invocation of Buddha’s name through his writings such as ‘Seonga Gwigam’, ‘Cheongheo Collection’, ‘Simbeop Yocho’, and ‘Seongyoseok’, while also pursuing Ganwha Seon (word contemplation meditation) as an ultimate method of practice. Along with this, he presented the new direction of Buddhism after the mid-Joseon Dynasty by Weonyung Hoitong (complete accommodation and unification) of the three gates practice system of Seon, Doctrine, and Yeombul (Buddha chanting, recollecting, or recitation of Buddha’s name). Hyujeong’s life can be symbolized by activities to protect the Buddha- dharma and protect the country. His activities for the protection of the Buddha- dharma were developed in various fields such as practice, writing, and education and has the status of establishing the Wind of the Seon Gate and Sect in the late Joseon Dynasty by compiling the thoughts before Joseon Buddhism. In addition, his national defense activities are evident in his achievements leading the participation of the volunteer Sangha army during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. However, considering the fact that the period during which Hyujeong participated in the war and joined the volunteer Sangha army was only about 2-3 years, I think it is necessary to give more importance to his appearance as a Buddhist monk in evaluating him. This thesis was written for the purpose of reviewing the research history related to Cheongheo Hyujeong. To this end, the author first carried out the work of comprehensively collecting and organizing research related to Cheongheo, and as a result, the existing studies were divided into five themes: ① Life and writings ② Thought ③ Dharma lineage ④ The activity of the volunteer Sangha army and Pyochungsa shrine ⑤ Literature and others. This thesis outlines the major research achievements in the fields excluding ‘Literature and Others’ among them, and is composed in the form of presenting some tasks and problems that appear in these studies. It is hoped that this thesis will provide a new direction for Hyujeong-related research in the future.

RESEARCH ON SHORT FORMAT VIDEO APPLICATION DESIGN STRATEGY BASED ON USER EXPERIENCE AND EMOTION REGULATION

BackgroundWith the rapid development of smart phones, the platform for people to obtain information and resources has shifted from traditional media carriers to smart phones and smart devices. Short video applications are favored by all users and capital, and the number of users, industry scale and social influence are increasing. Under the background of covid-19, the application of short format video has received unprecedented attention and influence. At present, short videos have gone beyond “watching” and added links with user experience, user psychology, consumer behavior and other factors. This paper attempts to analyze the development status of China's short video industry from the perspective of user experience and user psychology, and study the types of short video under different operating conditions, the differences of user experience and user psychology, and the changes of interactive thinking., Especially in the aspect of emotional behavior, it puts forward effective design strategies for the application industry.Research Objects and MethodsThis study compares and analyzes the visual interface, gesture operation and interaction mode of typical short video applications (taking Tiktok, Kwai and wechat account as examples) from three aspects: interface visual perception, interactive behavior perception and psychological experience. Through the comparative study of three short video application products, this paper analyzes the similarities and differences, advantages and disadvantages of Tiktok, fast and wechat channel functions, and summarizes the user experience and interaction design strategies of these short video applications. The questionnaire data collected 234 short video users through the online questionnaire in January 2022. The content is the questionnaire survey of “current situation of short video application”, which mainly analyzes the zero order correlation and covariance analysis between psychological duration. Personal users accept short format video and user experience problems. The use of emotional micro behavior in various countries and regions was investigated by questionnaire. The gross John Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), a measurement tool of this study, has 10 items, which are divided into two factors: cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition. Each item is scored with 7 points (1 = very non-conforming; 2 = relatively non-conforming; 3 = slightly non-conforming; 4 = uncertain; 5 = slightly conforming; 6 = relatively conforming; 7 = very conforming). The higher the score, the higher the tendency.ResultsThrough the comparative study of three short video application products and user questionnaire survey results, it is concluded that there are differences in user experience attention, short video duration and psychological demand motivation among different ages. Compared with ordinary users, older users have a shorter time span to buy videos. They found that they spend more time on live video formats than ordinary users.ConclusionShort video application should fully integrate user experience, user psychology and interaction mode, with the goal of improving interaction experience, interface diversification and personalized design. Meet the needs of different groups of users, optimize the user experience, tap the potential needs of users, increase user stickiness, and enhance the value and competitiveness of short video applications.AcknowledgementsFunded by College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts, Chengdu University, the major scientific research achievements.

Serial X-ray Crystallography

Serial crystallography (SX) is an emerging technique to determine macromolecules at room temperature. SX with a pump–probe experiment provides the time-resolved dynamics of target molecules. SX has developed rapidly over the past decade as a technique that not only provides room-temperature structures with biomolecules, but also has the ability to time-resolve their molecular dynamics. The serial femtosecond crystallography (SFX) technique using an X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) has now been extended to serial synchrotron crystallography (SSX) using synchrotron X-rays. The development of a variety of sample delivery techniques and data processing programs is currently accelerating SX research, thereby increasing the research scope. In this editorial, I briefly review some of the experimental techniques that have contributed to advances in the field of SX research and recent major research achievements. This Special Issue will contribute to the field of SX research.

중세] 교류사와 관계사의 확대 및 학제적 연구 노력: 2019~2020년 서양 중세사 연구동향

This article is intended to review the major trends and research achievements in the field of Western medieval history in South-Korea for the years of 2019-2020. The papers and books written in this session were classified by period, country, and topic, and the gist of individual work was reviewed. By period, early Middle Ages studies were very scarce and there were many writings in later periods. By country, there were many articles about France and Italy. Recently, interest in exchange history and relationship history has been increasing, and transnational research has been increasing to examine the relationship between Europe and Islam in the Crusades. By topic, the proportion was large in order of culture, religion, politics and society. In particular, cultural-themed writings were not only large in quantity but also deep and rich in content.<BR> The expansion of interdisciplinary exchanges within medieval studies also emerged. Recently, medieval researchers in theology, literature, and art actively participated in the presentation and contribution of the Western Middle Ages Society, and medieval research has been interacting beyond academic boundaries. It is interesting to see whether such interdisciplinary research can develop into a supplement to existing Western medieval history research activities.

The use of information systems to support the management of reverse logistics processes

The article, and the research presented, aim to analyze and evaluate the current use of IT systems supporting the management of reverse logistics processes (dealing with flows of returned goods and products) in Polish enterprises. Based on the research results, the paper will include conclusions on (1) identifying the main challenges and developing the use of IT systems in the management of reverse logistics processes in enterprises, (2) the level of use of these systems in the management of reverse logistics processes, and (3) determining the benefits and barriers for the implementation of IT systems for the management of reverse logistics processes. The research used the methodology of literature review and questionnaire research. The data was collected from 327 Polish manufacturing enterprises and analyzed using statistical data analysis software SPSS (IBM Predictive Solutions).Major research achievements of Polish enterprises are (1) the use of reverse logistics processes to enrich the operational performance and increase competitive position, and (2) the successful use of IT solutions to support the management of reverse logistics processes. The information flow should be considered as the most important in supply chain, so without the efficient and effective information exchange any of the logistics activities would perform correctly. Research findings suggest that there are still some improvements needed within the area of information systems support for supply chains, especially for reverse logistics processes management.

Progress of Soil Fertility and Soil Health Management Research for Arabica Coffee Production in Ethiopia

Soil degradation is one of Ethiopia's most severe concerns, contributing for the country's low coffee production. Researchers have been conducted by different organizations for the past five decades to ameliorate the challenges. The goal of this review was to summarize and document major research achievements recorded so far and recommend future research directions. As a result, mixing coffee pulp and husk in the composting pile with organic elements like farm yard manure and leguminous plants generates nutritionally high-quality compost in 45 days. In terms of increasing coffee yield, decomposed coffee husk (DCH) was found to be superior to <i>Sesbaniasesban</i> compost. Compost application rates of 5 to 10 tons ha^-1 (2 to 4 kg tree^-1 in dry weight base) and an equal proportion of soil incorporation and surface (50:50%) application techniques were found to be superior in increasing coffee yield. 50% recommended NP mineral fertilizer (RMF) (172 and 77 kg ha^-1 NP, respectively) + 50% recommended (DCH (10 ton ha^-1 or 4 kg tree^-1 on a dry weight basis), 50% RMF + 75% DCH, and <i>Desmodium</i>spp (green manure crop) + RMF (172 and 63 kg ha^-1 NP, respectively) significantly (<I>P</I>≤0.05) promote clean coffee yield at Agaro, Haru and Jimma, respectively. Forest soil or blends of top soils, compost and sand in 3:1:0 and 2:1:1 ratio, or organic manure and top soil mixture in 1:4, 2:4 and 3:4 ratios, produced strong and healthy coffee seedlings. A nursery pot amended with 750 mg P pot^-1 (2.5 kg soil) and 2.31 g lime + 250 mg P pot^-1 and 10 g lime + 800 mg P pot^-1 produced released pure line and hybrid seedlings, respectively, with superior dry matter yield at Jimma. Similarly, at Haru, an application of 4 g pot^-1 lime + 12.5 g pot^-1 DCH and 18.75 g pot^-1 DCH was a promising ameliorating management for acid soil for production of vigorous coffee seedlings for field planting. Future research should concentrate on evaluating other organic inputs and combined reclamation of lime-mineral fertilizer-compost, frequency of application, economic benefits, and long-term effects on soil physicochemical properties, coffee yield and bean quality, and establish cost effective soil fertility management in coffee-growing areas of the country. Furthermore, timely revision and calibration of mineral fertilizer recommendations made in the past with newly released coffee genotypes has become critical.

The Physiology of Oxygen Transport by the Cardiovascular System: Evolution of Knowledge

The heart, vascular system, and red blood cells play fundamental roles in O2 transport. The fascinating research history that led to the current understanding of the physiology of O2 transport began in ancient Egypt in 3000 BC, when it was postulated that the heart was a pump serving a system of distributing vessels. Over 4 millennia elapsed before William Harvey (1578-1657) made the revolutionary discovery of blood circulation, but it was not until the 20th century that a lucid and integrative picture of O2 transport finally emerged. This review describes major research achievements contributing to this evolution of knowledge. These achievements include the discovery of the systemic and pulmonary circulations, hemoglobin within red blood cells and its ability to bind O2, and diffusion of O2 from the capillary as the final step in its delivery to tissue. The authors also describe the classic studies that provided the initial description of the basic regulatory mechanisms governing heart function (Frank-Starling law) and the flow of blood through blood vessels (Poiseuille's law). The importance of technical advances, such as the pulmonary artery catheter, the blood gas analyzer and oximeter, and the radioactive microsphere technique to measure the regional blood flow in facilitating O2 transport-related research, is recognized. The authors describe how religious and cultural constraints, as well as superstition-based medical traditions, at times impeded experimentation and the acquisition of knowledge related to O2 transport.

Xylella fastidiosa in Olive in Apulia: Where We Stand.

A dramatic outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa decimating olive was discovered in 2013 in Apulia, Southern Italy. This pathogen is a quarantine bacterium in the European Union (EU) and created unprecedented turmoil for the local economy and posed critical challenges for its management. With the new emerging threat to susceptible crops in the EU, efforts were devoted to gain basic knowledge on the pathogen biology, host, and environmental interactions (e.g., bacterial strain(s) and pathogenicity, hosts, vector(s), and fundamental drivers of its epidemics) in order to find means to control or mitigate the impacts of the infections. Field surveys, greenhouse tests, and laboratory analyses proved that a single bacterial introduction occurred in the area, with a single genotype, belonging to the subspecies pauca, associated with the epidemic. Infections caused by isolates of this genotype turned to be extremely aggressive on the local olive cultivars, causing a new disease termed olive quick decline syndrome. Due to the initial extension of the foci and the rapid spread of the infections, eradication measures (i.e., pathogen elimination from the area) were soon replaced by containment measures including intense border surveys of the contaminated area, removal of infected trees, and mandatory vector control. However, implementation of containment measures encountered serious difficulties, including public reluctance to accept control measures, poor stakeholder cooperation, misinformation from some media outlets, and lack of robust responses by some governmental authorities. This scenario delayed and limited containment efforts and allowed the bacterium to continue its rapid dissemination over more areas in the region, as shown by the continuous expansion of the official borders of the infected area. At the research level, the European Commission and regional authorities are now supporting several programs aimed to find effective methods to mitigate and contain the impact of X. fastidiosa on olives, the predominant host affected in this epidemic. Preliminary evidence of the presence of resistance in some olive cultivars represents a promising approach currently under investigation for long-term management strategies. The present review describes the current status of the epidemic and major research achievements since 2013.

The retrospect and prospect of the applications of biotechnology in Phoenix dactylifera L.

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is one of the most important fruit trees that contribute a major part to the economy of Middle East and North African countries. It is quintessentially called "tree of life" owing to its resilience to adverse climatic conditions, along with manifold nutritional-cum-medicinal attributes that comes from its fruits and other plant parts. Being a tree with such immense utility, it has gained substantial attention of tree breeders for its genetic advancement via in vitro biotechnological interventions. Herein, an extensive review of biotechnological research advances in date palm has been consolidated as one of the major research achievements during the past two decades. This article compares the different biotechnological techniques used in this species such as: tissue and organ culture, bioreactor-mediated large-scale propagation, cell suspension culture, embryogenic culture, protoplast culture, conservation (for short- and long-term) of germplasms, in vitro mutagenesis, in vitro selection against biotic and abiotic stresses, secondary metabolite production in vitro, and genetic transformation. This review provides an insight on crop improvement and breeding programs for improved yield and quality fruits; besides, it would undeniably facilitate the tissue culture-based research on date palm for accelerated propagation and enhanced production of quality planting materials, along with conservation and exchange of germplasms, and genetic engineering. In addition, the unexplored research methodologies and major bottlenecks identified in this review should be contemplated on in near future.

Organizational climate and culture: Reflections on the history of the constructs in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

We review the literature on organizational climate and culture paying specific attention to articles published in the Journal of Applied Psychology (JAP) since its first volume in 1917. The article traces the history of the 2 constructs though JAP has been far more important for climate than culture research. We distinguish 4 main periods: the pre-1971 era, with pioneering work on exploring conceptualization and operationalizations of the climate construct; the 1971-1985 era, with foundational work on aggregation issues, outcome-focused climates (on safety and service) and early writings on culture; the 1986-1999 era, characterized by solidification of a focused climate approach to understanding organizational processes (justice, discrimination) and outcomes (safety, service) and the beginnings of survey approaches to culture; and the 2000-2014 era, characterized by multilevel work on climate, climate strength, demonstrated validity for a climate approach to outcomes and processes, and the relationship between leadership and climate and culture. We summarize and comment on the major theory and research achievements in each period, showing trends observed in the literature and how JAP has contributed greatly to moving research on these constructs, especially climate, forward. We also recommend directions for future research given the current state of knowledge. (PsycINFO Database Record

A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease (ADAM): Historical Overview of Their Functions.

Since the discovery of the first disintegrin protein from snake venom and the following identification of a mammalian membrane-anchored metalloprotease-disintegrin implicated in fertilization, almost three decades of studies have identified additional members of these families and several biochemical mechanisms regulating their expression and activity in the cell. Most importantly, new in vivo functions have been recognized for these proteins including cell partitioning during development, modulation of inflammatory reactions, and development of cancers. In this review, we will overview the a disintegrin and metalloprotease (ADAM) family of proteases highlighting some of the major research achievements in the analysis of ADAMs’ function that have underscored the importance of these proteins in physiological and pathological processes over the years.

Current aging research in China.

The mini-review stemmed from a recent meeting on national aging research strategies in China discusses the components and challenges of aging research in China. Highlighted are the major efforts of a number of research teams, funding situations and outstanding examples of recent major research achievements. Finally, authors discuss potential targets and strategies of aging research in China.