Mountain Research Articles

Effects of prednisone combined with indomethacin in the treatment of patients with subacute thyroiditis

Objective To investigate the application effects of prednisone combined with indomethacin in the treatment of patients with subacute thyroiditis. Methods From January 2015 to January 2017, 140 patients with subacute thyroiditis in Yantai Mountain Hospitalwere chosen in this research, and they were randomly divided into control group and research group according to the digital table, with 70 cases in each group.Both two groups were treated with prednisone, the research group was given indomethacin on this basis.The time of fever extinction, the time of goiter subside, the time of thyroid ache extinction, ESR, thyroid hormone, adverse reaction and recurrence of the two groups were compared. Results The time of fever extinction, the time of goiter subside, the time of thyroid ache extinction of the research group were (1.65±0.89)d, (2.54±0.92)d, (7.63±1.57)d, which were all shorter than those of the control group [(2.07±1.03)d, (2.96±1.35)d, (8.45±1.84)d], the differences were statistically significant(t=2.581, 2.151, 2.836, all P 0.05). There were 6 cases(8.57%) occurred adverse reaction in the research group, and 15 cases(21.42%) in the control group, the difference was statistically significant(χ2=4.538, P 0.05). Conclusion Prednisone combined with indomethacin has similar effects as prednisone in the treatment of patients with subacute thyroiditis, but the combination has faster improvement of improving fever, pain, swelling, etc, and with better safety. Key words: Thyroiditis, subacute; Indomethacin; Prednisone; Glucocorticoids; Treatment outcome; Safety

Environmental variables vis-a-vis distribution of herbaceous tracheophytes on northern sub-slopes in Western Himalayan ecotone

BackgroundIn the northern hemisphere, the north face of the mountains has a high diversity of species which is attributed to the moist and shady conditions at the north face. Other environmental variables may also influence the species diversity on the northern faces of the mountain and therefore needs to be studied in detail. The northern slopes represent three different sub-slopes—north, north east, and north west. During the current investigation of Pir-Panjal and Dauladhar ranges in Bhadarwah valley, fine-scale studies on the relationship between vegetation and four variables (soil pH, moisture content, electrical conductivity, and steepness) were conducted. The study determined the role of these variables on the vegetation of three different sub-slopes. The sampling was done at the confluence of two communities (forest and grassland) at three sites on the northern sub-slopes of the lesser stratum in western Himalayan.ResultsThe result revealed that rich herbaceous diversity prevails on the lesser Himalayan stratum (Bhadarwah valley). As many as 65.8% species differ from site to site, whereas species commonality among the sites is minimum. The role of environmental variables on the species composition at different sub-slopes of the north mountain face is deduced through canonical correspondence analysis (CCA).ConclusionsThe availability of solar light increases air and soil temperature on the north east–facing slope. All the environmental variables (soil pH, moisture, electrical conductivity, and mountain steepness) are insignificant at pure north face for the species composition. Therefore, it can be concluded that some other environmental variables may influence the species composition which are needed to be further investigated.

Dynamic analysis of metro vehicle traveling on a high-pier viaduct under crosswind in Chongqing

Due to the rugged terrain, metro lines in mountain city across numerous wide rivers and deep valleys, resulting in instability of high-pier bridge and insecurity of metro train under crosswind. Compared with the conditions of no-wind, crosswind triggers severer vibration of the dynamic system; compared with the short-pier viaduct, the high-pier viaduct has worse stability under crosswind. For these reasons, the running safety of the metro vehicle traveling on a high-pier viaduct under crosswind is analyzed to ensure the safe operation in metro lines in mountain cities. In this paper, a dynamic model of the metro vehicle-track-bridge system under crosswind is established, in which crosswind loads model considering the condition of wind zone are built. After that, the evaluation indices and the calculation parameters have been selected, moreover, the basic characteristics of the dynamic system with high-pier under crosswind are analyzed. On this basis, the response varies with vehicle speed and wind speed are calculated, then the corresponding safety zone is determined. The results indicate that, crosswind triggers drastic vibration to the metro vehicle and high-pier viaduct, which in turn causes running instability of the vehicle. The corresponding safety zone for metro vehicle traveling on the high-pier is proposed, and the metro traffic on the high-pier bridge under crosswind should not exceed the corresponding limited vehicle speed to ensure the running safety.

Analysis and evaluation of vibration characteristics of a new type of electric mini-tiller based on vibration test

Now the internal combustion engine mini-tiller has become the main and indispensable agricultural machinery in vast hilly and mountainous areas of Southwest China. However, its intense vibration may pose a big threat to operators. As a countermeasure to the tiller vibration, a new type of electric mini-tiller powered with a group of lithium battery and a brushless DC motor was developed. The vibration signals at the handle of the tiller were tested under 6 conditions as follows: the tiller was under states of static and working in the field, at slow, medium and rapid speed, respectively. The signals were processed by means of the time domain eigenvalue analysis and the frequency spectrum analysis. The results show that with the electric motor rated speed increased from 95 to 140 r/min under static conditions, the RMS values increased 122.54%, and with the forward speed increased from 0.30 to 0.80 m/s under working conditions, the RMS values increased 201.78%. When the tiller was working, the first order vibration frequencies were 25.99 Hz, 26.99 Hz and 28.99 Hz at slow, medium and rapid speed respectively, all not within 37.50-65.00 Hz, the sensitive range of human hands to the vibration frequency. In addition, according to the results of hand transmitted vibration analysis, it can be found that compared with operating the internal combustion engine mini-tiller under the same working condition, the onset of vibration-induced white finger can be delayed for 3.70 years to 10.20 years by operation of the new electric tiller. Keywords: electric mini-tiller, vibration characteristics, time domain analysis, frequency domain analysis, hand transmitted vibration DOI: 10.25165/j.ijabe.20191205.4737 Citation: Niu P, Chen J, Zhao J D, Luo Z Y. Analysis and evaluation of vibration characteristics of a new type of electric mini-tiller based on vibration test. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2019; 12(5): 106–110.

<i>Mountain Mandalas: Shugend? in Ky?sh?</i>, by Allan G. Grapard

Mountain Mandalas: Shugend? in Ky?sh?, by Allan G. Grapard. Bloomsbury. 2016. 320 pp. Hb. £90. ISBN–13: 9781474249003. Pb. £31. ISBN-13: 9781350044937. Ebook £34.54. ISBN-13: 9781474249027.

Interculturalità e Humanitätsgedanke: dalla prospettiva tardo-illuminista di Herder agli sguardi sull’Africa nel romanzo postcoloniale tedesco “Usambara” di Christof Hamann (2007)

As this contribution shows, the increasing production of German-language postcolonial novels over the last fifteen years has contributed to enhance the dialogue with the vast debate on cultural anthropology promoted by the European late Enlightenment, especially on issues of ethnicity and the ethical relationship to “otherness” as Humanitat. Herder has proved a crucial interpreter of it. Explorations in East Africa have featured prominently in Christoph Hamann’s work. Before and after his novel Usambara (2007), he has shared with others the study of mountain symbolism as referred to the ascent of Kilimanjaro, focussing on the relationship between historical event, colonial propaganda and mythography. Going beyond the interest in exoticism and orientalism on the basis of Said’s reflections, German Studies have evolved towards a new appraisal of the intermediality which is inherently bound to the experiential interweaving of exploration, discovery and conquest in the former German colonies

Aplicación del modelo CE QUAL-W2 : una aproximación a la estructura térmica en el embalse Miguel Martínez Isaza, Concordia, Antioquia, Colombia

La modelación de la temperatura contribuye a la gestión de embalses, ya que es posible crear escenarios con diferentes condiciones para predecir su respuesta ante los cambios climáticos y los procesos de mezcla. Con este trabajo se busca aportar elementos de análisis del funcionamiento e identificación de los forzantes que dominan la dinámica térmica de un embalse tropical de montaña. Se registró la temperatura y el nivel de agua en tres sitios del embalse durante tres muestreos. Además, se midieron los caudales de entrada y salida al embalse y se analizaron los registros climáticos históricos. Con esta información se construyeron los archivos de entrada del modelo bidimensional CE QUAL-W2, para simular cuatro escenarios climáticos (seco, lluvia, transición y el fenómeno El Niño). De las afluencias se evidenció que la quebrada Santa Mónica en términos hidrodinámicos ejerce su efecto hasta el sitio de captación; de otro lado, la quebrada la Nitrera presenta recirculaciones verticales que aumentan el tiempo de residencia lo que tiene consecuencias en la calidad del agua para este sector del embalse. Los resultados de este ejercicio preliminar de modelación indican que el comportamiento térmico del embalse responde de manera diferenciada según el escenario climático y la magnitud de las extracciones. Durante el fenómeno El Niño y ante un incremento del agua captada, el embalse disminuye el nivel de agua en cerca de un metro y aumenta su temperatura alrededor de 3°C en la zona central del embalse. Ante la tendencia de crecimiento del municipio, se espera mayores demandas de agua que deberán ser suplidas por el embalse, por lo que toman importancia las herramientas de modelación que apoyen la gestión ambiental y reduzcan el riesgo al desabastecimiento ante la vulnerabilidad al cambio de climático.

The Impact of Ecological Culture on the Sustainable Environmental Development in the Northern Mountainous Region of Vietnam in Recent Years

The Northern mountainous region of Vietnam is an area that is strategically important for socio-economy, national defense, security and external relations of whole country, especially play an important role in the ecological environment of entire Northern region. Currently, some northern mountainous provinces become hot locations for economic development that attract foreign investment with rapid growth rate. However, the degradation and environmental pollution poses important challenges for target of sustainable development. Researching the impact of ecological culture on sustainable environmental development in the Northern mountainous region is very meaningful and contributes to sustainable development of the region as well as whole Northern region in Vietnam today.

Dynamics and spatial pattern prediction of lakes in the northern Tanggula Mountains, Tibet, China

This study assessed the dynamics of lakes in the north Tanggula Mountains in Tibet (NT area) and predicted the spatial changes. We used object-oriented classification and a spectral-angle vector change detection method to generate ecosystem distribution data for the NT area at five-year interval between 2000 and 2015. Based on this dataset, we measured the spatial pattern of lake dynamics and related geophysical and meteorological factors. A boost regression tree model was used to examine the contribution of these variables to lake area change, which were further used in a GEOMOD model to predict the distribution of lakes in 2030. The results showed that the area of lakes increased by 14.2% between 2000 and 2015, which was one of the main forms of ecosystem change in the NT area. In the study region, the area of 10 lakes out of the total 15 lakes with an area greater than 10 km2 increased and that of another five lakes decreased with a relatively low shrinkage ratio. Both the mean site area and site number of lakes increased, and the percentage of large lake sites increased slightly. Lakes located in areas with high altitude, high slope, low tempe-rature, low precipitation, or near glaciers had a higher probability of size increase. Locales near the current lake sites with low temperature, precipitation, and slope tended to become new parts of extant lakes. Following the trend of the last 15 years, lakes in the NT area would increase by 119 km2 by 2030, with the main form of lake expansion changing from inundation of area around large lakes to area around smaller sites.

Population move on Rajasthan: Regional analysis

The physiography of Rajasthan is not suitable for agricultural activity. Most parts of Rajasthan are sandy regions and Aravalli Mountain, which is a barrier for agriculture. Eastern part of Rajasthan is covered with plain soil but this region is also not suitable for agriculture. This is the reason why Rajasthan experienced a large proportion of out-migration from its different physiographic regions. The present research aims to investigate in details, the identification of out migration regions and regional flow of male migration with a geographical perspective. Analysis of inter-regional out-migration flow in Rajasthan was based on secondary data. The migration rates has been calculated for out-migration, in-migration, and net migration, as well as specific population subgroups using Clark method. The Eastern sandy arid region and Eastern plain region have experienced higher rate of inter-regional out-migration. Key words: Male migration, source region, Rajasthan, physiographic region.

Mapping the progressive geologic history at the junction of the Alpine Mountain Belt and the Western Mediterranean Ocean

This contribution illustrates a new type of map, the “geological event map” (1:250,000 scale), which highlights the progressive steps of the geologic history recorded in the polycyclic orogenic belt of the European Alps, at their southwestern termination facing the western Mediterranean Sea. The formula of historical progression simplifies comprehension of significant phenomenal visions and reorients public curiosity towards geologic processes. This part of the Alpine belt records a geologic history starting with the Variscan convergence during Devonian, throughout the opening of the Tethys Ocean, Alpine convergence, followed by Apennine subduction driving the opening of the Ligurian-Provencal Ocean. Finally, from late Miocene to Present a progressive tectonic inversion characterizes the Ligurian-Provencal continental margin. This geologic history, over a time period of 400 million years, which includes three successive Wilson Cycles, is displayed in 8 plates composed of maps and illustrations. Each map explains the effects of successive tectonic events by adding geologic changes that modify the petrogenetic and structural configurations. The last plate shows the finite state of the geologic history at present-time. The map legend is based on ten major geodynamic events of which rock associations, and their genetic environment, are described in simple divulgation terms, to stimulate interest of neophytes. Illustration of the evolution of rocks and structures side of each map aims at conveying to non specialists in tectonics and petrology the impact of mechanisms associated with the Earth’s deep engine upon surface changes.

Local-scale Seasonality Shapes Anuran Community Abundance in a Cloud Forest of the Tropical Andes.

Analysing how seasonality shapes abundance patterns fosters understanding of the processes related to amphibian community assemblies. In this study we analyse the relationship between local seasonal patterns of abundance within the anuran community of the Monte Zerpa Cloud Forest, Mérida Mountain Range (Cordillera de Mérida), in the Venezuelan Andes. We hypothesized that variation in precipitation, temperature, and relative humidity affects the temporal abundance patterns of anurans. Data collection was performed through nocturnal biweekly inspections from 2002 to 2003. Air temperature, relative humidity, and monthly precipitation were considered as variables of climatic seasonality. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate the effect of climatic variables on anuran abundance across seasons. Overall, 542 individuals and four anuran species were recorded in stream tributaries only. The local anuran community was comprised of Hyalinobatrachium duranti, Hyloscirtus platydactylus, Hyloscirtus jahni, and Pristimantis vanadisae. The most abundant species were H. duranti (288 individuals) and H. platydactylus (145 individuals), representing 53% and 27% of the total anuran abundance, respectively. Differences in abundance between species were observed. Although the total abundance of anurans was higher during the low precipitation season, no significant differences between the two seasons were detected. The variation in anuran abundance was explained by relative humidity and temperature. Our results suggest that the highest abundance of anurans can be expected when temperatures reach favourable levels (15- 17°C), relative humidity increases, and precipitation remains constant.

Horizontal tensional stress and mountain development : In example of Gilbert Range and Khuren Khanan Range, Mongolia

Results of analysis of schematic geological cross section constructed using satellite image interpretation and 1:200 000 scale geological map through the Tavan Zagiin Khooloi, Gilbert Range, Dund Goliin Khooloi and Khuren Khanan Range are represented in this paper. Our results show that within the above mentioned mountain ranges decollement faults formed due to S to N trending tensional tectonic stress and, moreover, numerous thrust and back-thrust faults formed perpendicular to them. SW-NE, N-S trending tensional stresses are dominant in the western part of Mongolia and northwestern part of China. Interaction forces opposing them are the circumstances of forming new thrust faults in the Tavan Zagiin Khooloi and Dund Goliin Khooloi. Along the existing thrust faults, the Gilbert Range and Khuren Khanan Range were formed. Mountain blocks were uplifted due to the back-thrust faults and crustal thickening took place. As a result of horizontal tensional stress, the mountain development and shortening occurred.
 Хэвтээ чиглэлтэй хүчний үйлчлэл ба уул үүсэх хөдөлгөөн: Гилбэртийн нуруу, Хүрэн ханангийн нурууны жишээн дээр
 Хураангуй: Таван загийн хоолой, Гилбэртийн нуруу, Дунд голын хоолой, Хүрэн ханангийн нурууг хамарсан, тэдгээрт хөндлөн буюу өргөргийн дагуу чиглэлтэй геологийн тойм зүсэлтийг сансрын зургийн тайлал, 200000 масштабтай геологийн зургууд ашиглан хийсэн ажлын үр дүнг энд үзүүлсэн болно. Геологийн тойм зүсэлтээр дээрх нэр бүхий газруудад У-Х хэвтээ чиглэлтэй шахах тектоник хүчний үйлчлэлээс үүссэн деколлемент хагарал, түүнд хөндлөн чиглэлтэй үүсч буй олон тооны тохролтот болон эсрэг тохролтот хагарлуудын үйлчлэл хэрхэн нөлөөлж байгааг тайлбарласан үр дүнг толилуулж байна. Манай орны баруун хагас, Хятадын баруун хойд хэсэгт БУ-ЗХ, У-Х чиглэсэн хэвтээ чиглэлтэй тектоник хүч, харин түүний эсрэг үйлчлэх тулах хүчнүүдийн харилцан үйлчлэлээс үүдэн Таван загийн хоолой, Дунд голын хоолойд шинээр тохролууд үүсч байгаа бол Гилбэрт, Хүрэн ханангийн нуруунд өмнө нь үүссэн тохролуудын дагуу хавтангууд бие биенийхээ дээгүүр давхралдах, эсрэг тохролтот хагарлаар хавтангууд дээш шахагдан гарснаар уул, нурууд улам өндөрсөж, тасралтат хавтан улам зузаарч байна. Хэвтээ чиглэлтэй шахах хүчний үйлчлэлийн үр дүнд агшилт явагдаж, өөр хоорондоо ойртож, өндөрсөж байна.
 Түлхүүр үг: тохролтот хагарал, эсрэг тохролтот хагарал, Таван загийн хоолой, Дунд голын хоолой

Effect of Forest-fire Rehabilitation Time on Plant Diversity in Daxing'an Mountains, Northeastern China

Effect of Forest-fire Rehabilitation Time on Plant Diversity in Daxing'an Mountains, Northeastern China

Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve: a unique hotspot for reptiles in Tanzania

While knowledge of African vertebrate biodiversity has increased dramatically in recent years, the field of herpetology which encompasses many threatened and endemic species, has lagged behind, and many areas have not been adequately explored. Intensive field work was conducted during the rainy season from December 2017 to April 2018 to assess reptile occurrence mostly in previously unexplored areas of the Uzungwa Scarp Nature Forest Reserve (USNFR) which is part of the Udzungwa Mountain ranges in the Eastern Arc Mountains (EAM), and adjacent agricultural areas. Bucket pitfall traps, funnel traps, night transects and opportunistic search methods were used to sample reptiles across four zones: in lowland, submontane and montane forests of the USNFR, and in neighboring farmlands. Forty-five reptile species across 14 families were recorded, mostly concentrated on the lowland and submontane forests. The number of endemic and threatened species in the USNFR reaches 20 and 14 respectively, and most are found in the submontane forest. Nineteen species were new records for the USNFR, five of them representing range extensions. Reptile species richness, abundance and diversity differed significantly across the four zones, except between montane and farmland zones and between lowland and submontane. However, farmland zone was discordant from other zones in terms of species composition. This study adds to the importance of the EAM not only in harbouring large numbers of species but also as an important hotspot for endemic and threatened reptiles. It also calls for proper land-use practices in farms adjacent to protected areas for sustainable conservation of biodiversity.

Descriptive osteology of an imperiled amphibian, the Luristan newt (Neurergus kaiseri, Amphibia: Salamandridae)

Osteological structures are important biological features which provide valuable biological and ecological information. Luristan newt ( Neurergus kaiseri ), is an endemic salamander, inhabiting the southern part of Zagros Mountains of Iran. The current study was conducted to describe the osteological characteristics of the Luristan newt which might be important in understanding the evolutionary process of newt species. The skull of N. kaiseri has a dense structure, severely ossified elements and a low amount of cartilaginous elements, only in mobile facets. Vertebral number in the axial skeleton of the species equals 50. The cervical, abdominal and caudal parts of the vertebral column have two, 16 and 32 vertebrae, respectively. Each hand and foot consisted of four fingers, having three or four phalanxes. The metacarpal includes seven bones and the number of metatarsus bones is eight. Hands are connected to humur through ulnare and radius and then connected to scapulocoracoid. Each leg includes two bones (fibula and tibia) which are connected to femur. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum in the pelvic bone, while the distal part of the femur articulates with the tibia.

Effects of grazing pressure on plant species composition and water presence on bofedales in the Andes mountain range of Bolivia.

Bofedales are high-Andean peatland plant communities with high capacity for water retention, which are regarded as oases of biodiversity. These areas have great social and economic value for livestock grazing, which plays an important role in their vegetation dynamics. However, the effects of increased livestock pressure on vegetation composition and surface water have not yet been clarified. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of current grazing practices on bofedal vegetation, species diversity and function. Specifically, the study aimed to (1) quantify carrying capacity and stocking rate in grazed bofedales and (2) quantify the effects of grazing pressure on plant composition and the extents of bare soil and surface water. Biomass and stocking rate estimates for 25 bofedales along the Cordillera Real (Tropical Andes, Bolivia) showed that all bofedales were overgrazed (carrying capacity/stocking rate (CC/SR) <1). Regression analyses showed significant decreases in number of plant species, species dominance, diversity and percent surface water as CC/SR declined (p < 0.05). Bofedales are negatively affected by increased grazing pressure and potentially affected by changes in livestock species. These pressures, combined with land use changes and climate change, could result in long-term negative effects for the ecological functioning and sustainability of bofedale

Geographical variation and the response to hydrothermal factor of stable carbon isotope (δ13C) in Pinus massoniana.

We used 10 representative provenances at different latitudes in two 33-year-old Pinus massoniana provenance test stands (Chun'an Laoshan in Zhejiang and Taizi Mountain Shilong in Hubei) to measure the differences among provenances, study the geographical variation, and identify its responses to hydrothermal factors. The results showed that the δ13C of the average annual rings was significantly different among the provenances of P. massoniana, being higher in trees from high latitude than from low latitude. The δ13C of average annual rings showed a zonal variation trend, indicating an adaptation to the original environment. The δ13C of annual rings was negatively correlated with mean annual temperature (MAT), mean temperature in January (T1), annual precipitation (MAP), precipitation from May to September (P5-9) and cumulative temperature above 10 ℃ (CT). It was positively correlated with the aridity index (AI). The response function of AI toδδ13C annual rings in Chun'an and Taizi Mountain explained 37.5% and 42.5% of the variation, respectively, indicating that AI was the most important limiting factor. The Taizi Mountain test site in Hubei Province located in the central and western region with relatively dry soil and high aridity. Therefore, the δ13C of the average annual ring was 1.8% higher than that in the Chun'an test site. The δ13C rings of P. massoniana at the Taizi Mountain and Chun'an were sensitive to the temperature in July and August, respectively. Summer precipitation was the main factor for carbon isotope fractionation with stable rings. The sensitivity of different provenances to future climate changes was different.

Bariery rozwoju przedsiębiorczości na przykładzie agroturystyki w polskich Karpatach

The Carpathian Mountains are one of the most important tourist regions of Poland. Tourism in rural areas has long traditions and is constantly growing. In addition the number of agritourism farms is one of the highest in the country. The paper presents the current state and changes of agritourism in the Polish part of the Carpathian Mountains, as a form of non-agricultural activity of rural in mountain areas. Also, barriers to the development of agritourism were diagnosed. The study has shown that changes in socio-economic conditions and trends in modern tourism significantly shape the development and agritourism offer in the region. It was found that the distribution of agritourism offers is very diverse, and the number of agritourism farms has decreased slightly in recent years. Only in a dozen municipalities which have high tourist attractiveness and high tourist traffic associated with it, the number of agritourism entities is still high. The analysis allowed for distinguishing the following five groups of barriers to the development of agritourism. They are: natural and cultural, economic, social, legal, and marketing strategy. The data for carrying out the above-mentioned analyses were collected from the Central Statistical Office (Glowny Urząd Statystyczny – GUS) and regional Agricultural Advisory Centre (Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego – ODR). Verification of the collected material was based on the interviews with agritourism service providers (275) and supplemented with a field study.

Effect of health education based on behavioral stages transformation theory in domestic peritoneal dialysis patients in remote mountainous areas

Objective To explore the effect of health education based on behavioral phased transformation theory in remote peritoneal dialysis patients in remote mountainous areas. Methods Totally 84 cases of peritoneal dialysis catheterization in our hospital from April 2016 to May in -2018 were selected as the research subjects. After discharge, home peritoneal dialysis was performed. According to the random number table method, 42 cases in each group were divided into observation group and control group. The control group was given routine treatment and traditional health education. On the basis of conventional treatment, the observation group established a behavior based phased transformation of health education as a means of intervention. The two groups were all intervened for 6 months. Volume status and self-care behavior were evaluated and compared between the two groups within one week of admission and six months after intervention. Results Before intervention, there was no significant difference in the capacity load between the observation group and the control group (P>0.05). The systolic and diastolic blood pressures of the observation group after intervention were (131.21±11.73) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133kPa) and (80.24 ±10.62) mmHg respectively, which were significantly lower than those of the control group (140.31 ± 12.87) mmHg and (85.75 ± 11.73) mmHg, with significant differences (t=3.455, 2.302, P 0.05).The total score of the self-care ability scale in the observation group was (122.11 ± 8.52) points, which was significantly higher than that in the control group (94.24 ± 10.71) points. The difference was statistically significant (t=313.198, P<0.01) . Conclusion Health education based on the theory of behavioral phased transformation can help patients with peritoneal dialysis in remote mountainous areas to improve their capacity and improve their self-protection behavior, which has educational guiding significance. Key words: Behavioral phased transformation theory; Health education; peritoneal dialysis; Volume overload; Self-care behavior