Hubei Research Articles

Variability in Morphological Traits and Nutritional Profiles of Adult Eriocheir sinensis in Different Aquacultural Regions.

Eriocheir sinensis is a species of significant economic importance in China's aquaculture industry. In order to investigate the variations in morphologic and nutritional profiles of farmed crabs across diverse farming regions, E. sinensis were collected from six aquafarms located in the primary cultivation areas in China. The findings revealed significant variations in specific morphological indices, but these are insufficient for clear regional distinction using PCA. Essential amino acid (EAA) levels varied by tissue and gender, with ovaries from the YY (Yongyan in Anhui province) group showing the highest levels, while the hepatopancreas in females from the JX (Jianxian in Jiangxi province) group had the lowest. The analysis of fatty acid contents revealed that muscles were rich in PUFAs, whereas MUFAs were dominant in the hepatopancreas and gonads. The fatty acid levels were significantly higher in ovaries than in testes, notably in the HZ (Huzhou in Zhejiang province), EZ (Ezhou in Hubei province), YY, and JX groups. Furthermore, the PCA based on proximate composition, amino acids, and fatty acids revealed distinct categorizations of E. sinensis from various regions. In conclusion, these findings highlight significant regional variations in the morphology and nutritional composition of farmed E. sinensis, suggesting the need for tailored aquaculture practices to optimize quality and output.

The Relationship Between Self-Control and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescent Psychiatric Outpatients: Exploring the Role of Self-Control.

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant public health concern that threatens the physical and mental health of adolescents. Given its high prevalence among adolescents, understanding the characteristics and contributing factors of NSSI is crucial. This study aimed to characterize NSSI and examine the relationship between self-control and NSSI among adolescent psychiatric outpatients. This study was conducted in a psychiatric department of a hospital in Hubei Province, China, involving 206 adolescent psychiatric outpatients (135 females, 12-18 years old). Assessments included the Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory (OSI), the Self-Control Scale (SCS), and a self-designed sociodemographic questionnaire. In this sample, 77.18% reported a history of NSSI. The prevalence of NSSI was significantly higher in females than in males (χ2 = 19.059, p < 0.01). The NSSI group had significantly lower self-control scores compared to the non-NSSI group (F = 27.458, p < 0.01). In the NSSI group (n = 156), self-control was negatively associated with NSSI frequency and fully mediated by NSSI function. These findings highlight the complete mediating role of NSSI function between self-control and NSSI frequency, offering insights for future prevention and intervention efforts.

Integrated conodont biostratigraphy and stable isotope chemostratigraphy from the Tremadocian (Lower Ordovician) of the Yangtze Platform, South China

Tremadocian (Lower Ordovician) carbonate rocks were collected from the Xiangshuidong section in the Hubei Province, South China, and analyzed for conodont biostratigraphy. A total of 24 species belonging to 16 genera were recovered from the Nantsinkuan and Fenhsiang formations. Three conodont zones are recognized based on this material, i.e., the Rossodus manitouensis Zone, Colaptoconus quadraplicatus - Paltodus pristinus Assemblage Zone, and the Paltodus deltifer Zone, in ascending order. A biostratigraphic gap, corresponding to the Cordylodus lindstromi and Cordylodus angulatus zones, implies a major hiatus spanning the Cambrian/Ordovician boundary interval on the Yangtze Platform. A remarkable conodont faunal turnover is evident within the uppermost Rossodus manitouensis Zone and Colaptoconus quadraplicatus - Paltodus pristinus Assemblage Zone, corresponding to the early Tremadocian Base Stairsian Mass Extinction event (BSME). This turnover took place at a stratigraphic interval corresponding to the rising limb of the Top Skullrockian Isotopic Carbon Excursion (TSICE). According to the herein revised conodont biozonation of the Xiangshuidong section, a small but distinct positive shift in δ 238 U values begins in the lower part of the Colaptoconus quadraplicatus - Paltodus pristinus Assemblage Zone and contemporaneously with the TSICE. This shift suggests sustained improved oxygenation of the sea-floor environment in the early Tremadocian, post-BSME. There are no apparent δ 238 U changes before the BSME.

Exploring the impact of entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation on entrepreneurial performance in the context of environmental uncertainty

In the current complex economic environment, entrepreneurial enterprises, as a crucial force in China’s economic transformation, have vital survival and development strategies. This study is grounded in resource-based theory, integrating strategic management and contingency theories. It establishes a theoretical model based on the influence pathway of “entrepreneurial orientation—market orientation—entrepreneurial performance”, incorporating environmental uncertainty as a moderating variable. The research focuses on entrepreneurial enterprises in the industrial, agricultural, and service sectors, specifically those established within the last 8 years. Through empirical analysis of 303 samples from Hubei Province, China, it is found that entrepreneurial orientation actively promotes market orientation and positively impacts entrepreneurial performance through market orientation. Environmental uncertainty plays a dual role in this process by enhancing the positive effects of entrepreneurial orientation on market orientation and entrepreneurial performance, while weakening the direct effect of market orientation on entrepreneurial performance. This suggests that in uncertain environments, entrepreneurial enterprises need to strengthen entrepreneurial orientation to adapt flexibly to market changes, while considering various strategic factors to enhance performance. This study provides theoretical support and practical guidance for entrepreneurial enterprises in turbulent markets in strategic decision-making.

Retraction Note: Digital Inclusive Finance as a Catalyst for Rural Revitalization: An Empirical Analysis from the County Development Perspective in Hubei Province

Retraction Note: Digital Inclusive Finance as a Catalyst for Rural Revitalization: An Empirical Analysis from the County Development Perspective in Hubei Province

Safety of combined drug use in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: an analysis based on the spontaneous reporting database of adverse drug reactions in Hubei Province

Safety of combined drug use in patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases: an analysis based on the spontaneous reporting database of adverse drug reactions in Hubei Province

Barriers to self-management engagement among community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a qualitative study.

Self-management is crucial for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to enhance cognitive health and mitigate the potential risk of dementia. However, maintaining consistent engagement in self-management strategies seems a challenge for older adults with MCI. This study sought to gain insights into the barriers to self-management engagement among community-dwelling older adults with MCI. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach. Purposive sampling was used to recruit a diverse group of participants with MCI, aged 60 and above, residing in the provinces of Hubei, Jiangsu, Henan, and Anhui in China. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between January and May 2023, allowing for an in-depth exploration of participants' experiences and perceptions. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subjected to thematic analysis to capture the essence of the participants' narratives. Twenty-six participants participated in the formal semi-structured interviews. The following themes and subthemes were identified: "inappropriate perceptions of MCI" ("low perception of risk from MCI" and "supposition of little personal control over MCI"), "elder self-neglect", and "lack of available information or support services about MCI". This study highlights significant barriers to self-management engagement among community-dwelling older adults with MCI, emphasizing the importance of developing tailored interventions that address misconceptions and self-neglect and enhance the availability of information and support services. These findings suggest avenues for policymakers and healthcare providers to foster more effective self-management practices in this population, promoting cognitive health and slowing potential progression to dementia.

Genetic evolution analysis of enteric cytopathogenic human orphan virus type 30 in three cases of infants and young children in Hubei Province

Three throat swab samples from infants and young children in Hubei Province were identified as positive for enteroviruses. All subjects were one month old, and the onset of symptoms occurred in June; these cases were sporadic and exhibited no clear epidemiological associations. The results of VP1 gene amplification analysis indicated that all three infant cases were attributed to Echovirus 30 (ECHO30). The ECHO30 strain isolated from the three samples was classified as Cluster Ⅲ within the H gene subtype. Whole genome amplification analysis revealed that the ECHO30 strain from Hubei exhibited the highest homology with ECHO30/MW586892/Ashburton/17WQ2027G/USA/2007-08-20 from GenBank, demonstrating nucleotide and amino acid homologies of 97.6% and 99.3%, respectively. Recombination analysis indicated the presence of recombination events in the non-structural protein region of the ECHO30 Hubei strain, with recombinant fragments potentially originating from ECHO30/KY888274/14-397/Germany/2013 and ECHO18 strains Echo18/MN815811/BJ2018-S6363/Beijing/2018. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the genetic evolution of the ECHO30 strain prevalent in Hubei Province, contributing essential data for the prevention of ECHO30 infections.

Studies on trematodes and acanthocephalans from freshwater fishes of Hubei Province, central China, with the erection of a new genus Quadrihexaspiron gen. n. (Acanthocephala: Neoechinorhynchidae).

The present paper comprises a systematic survey of trematodes and acanthocephalans based on helminthological examinations of 64 specimens of 14 species of freshwater fishes, belonging to six families of four fish orders, mostly from localities in Hubei Province, central China, collected in the autumn of 2002. A total of 15 trematode species (in 12 families) and 5 acanthocephalan species (in four families) was recorded. Almost all parasites are briefly described and illustrated and problems concerning their morphology, taxonomy, hosts and geographical distribution are discussed. Some findings represent new host and geographical records. New acanthocephalan genus Quadrihexaspiron gen. n. (Neoechinorhynchidae) is erected to accommodate two species from China, Quadrihexaspiron spinibarbi (Yu et Wang, 1997) comb. n. (type species) and Quadrihexaspiron parabramis (Yin et Wu, 1984) comb. n., originally placed in Hexaspiron Dollfus et Golvan, 1956; Hexaspiron is recognised as a genus belonging to Quadrigyridae. The trematode species Orientocreadium elegans Besprozvannykh, Ermolenko et Deveney, 2009 is considered to be possibly identical with Orientocreadium pseudobagri Yamaguti, 1934, whereas the morphologically similar acanthocephalan species Micracanthorhynchina dakusuiensis (Harada, 1938) and Micracanthorhynchina brevelemniscus Lisitsyna, Barčák, Orosová, Fan et Oros, 2023 may prove to be conspecific with Micracanthorhynchina motomurai (Harada, 1935). A re-examination of the type specimens of Neoechinorhynchus afghanus Moravec et Amin, 1978 (Acanthocephala), a parasite of fishes in Afghanistan, revealed the presence of minute trunk spines in this species and, consequently, it is transferred to the genus Quadrigyrus Van Cleave, 1929 (Quadrigyridae) as Quadrigyrus afghanus (Moravec et Amin, 1978) comb. n.

Population dynamics and the role of protected areas in China’s milu deer (Elaphurus davidianus) rewilding

Protected areas are refugia for wildlife and play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, especially in the restoration of rare and endangered species. However, little attention has been paid to the long-term contribution of protected areas to rare species population rejuvenation. To identify the population growth of milu deer (Elaphurus davidianus)in protected areas and unprotected areas, we fitted the population dynamics curve of reintroduced free-ranging and wild populations based on long-term monitoring data in four protected areas: Jiangsu Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve, Hubei Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve, Hunan East Dongting Lake National Nature Reserve, and Jiangxi Poyang Lake area. We also examined population dynamics in two unprotected areas: Yangbotan wetland and Sanheyuan wetland in Shishou County, Hubei province. We analyzed the habitat characteristics (coastal marshy wetland, riverine wetlands, and lake wetlands)in all these areas. The results showed that: (1) population growth in Dafeng, Shishou, Dongting, Sanheyuan and Yangbotan all followed an S-curve (p < 0.001); while population growth around Poyang Lake was linear (p < 0.001); (2) the population growth rate of Yangbotan wetland was significantly higher than that of Dongting Nature Reserve (p < 0.05); and (3) the two unprotected areas, Yangbotan and Sanheyuan wetlands, are important for the conservation of milu, as they have been facing the threats of urbanization and fragmentation in recent years. Our studies indicate that long-term conservation in protected areas has played an irreplaceable role in the reconstruction and rejuvenation of wild populations of milu deer over the past 30 years, and multiple reintroductions are an effective way to quickly restore wild milu populations in China.

Investigation and Risk Assessment of Soil Pollution Status at a Waterproof Material Production Enterprise Site in Hubei Province

Investigation and Risk Assessment of Soil Pollution Status at a Waterproof Material Production Enterprise Site in Hubei Province

The Current Situation, Problems and Improvement Strategies of Digital Literacy Ability of Middle School Teachers in the Era of Artificial Intelligence—A Survey of W Middle School in Huanggang City, Hubei Province

The Current Situation, Problems and Improvement Strategies of Digital Literacy Ability of Middle School Teachers in the Era of Artificial Intelligence—A Survey of W Middle School in Huanggang City, Hubei Province

The Yunxian fossil skulls (Hubei province, China): a review of essential but controversial hominins

The Yunxian fossil skulls (Hubei province, China): a review of essential but controversial hominins

High-selenium exposure is associated with modulation of serum lipid metabolism.

At present, there is no consensus on the relationship between selenium (Se) exposure and human serum lipid metabolism. The etiological role of high-Se exposure in lipid markers, dyslipidemia, and nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD) remains unclear. We used serum untargeted metabolomics analysis to evaluate whether high-Se exposure is cross-sectionally associated with lipid metabolism in adults from high-Se exposure area (n = 112) and control area (n = 101) in Hubei Province, China. An untargeted liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS)-based metabolomic analysis identified 144 differential pathways and yielded 204 differentially abundant metabolites, including 32 lipid metabolites associated with lipids profiles. To further explore the correlation between Se exposure and serum lipid metabolism, we measured serum levels of lipid profiles among all the people, including serum cholesterol (CHOL), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and apolipoprotein B (APOB). The average serum Se level of the high-Se exposure group was 537.18 μg/L, significantly higher than 72.98 μg/L in the control group (p < 0.0001). The measurement levels of serum TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, and APOB in the high-Se exposure group were 1.03 (0.76, 1.34) mmol/L, 2.25 ± 0.48 mmol/L, 1.12 ± 0.24 mmol/L, and 0.77 ± 0.15 g/L, respectively, while the control group were 1.13 (0.84, 1.80) mmol/L, 2.56 ± 0.61 mmol/L, 1.02 ± 0.22 mmol/L, and 0.83 ± 0.16 g/L, respectively (all p values <0.05). Correlation analysis showed a significant negative correlation between serum Se and CHOL (r = -0.201, p < 0.01), serum Se is also associated with metabolomics markers, the negative correlation includes glyceric acid and ect., the positive correlation includes phosphorylcholine and ect. Our study suggests that high-Se exposure is negatively associated with serum lipid profiles and decreases the risk of high-TC and HDL-C dyslipidemia.

Clinical characteristics of pathogens in children with community-acquired pneumonia were analyzed via targeted next-generation sequencing detection.

The primary purpose of this study was to detect the pathogen species using targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) to investigate the characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)-related pathogens in children in Xiantao city, Hubei province, China. A total of 1,527 children with CAP were prospectively recruited from our hospital between May 2022 and February 2023. Information on age and sex was collected from the medical records. Pathogen detection was performed using standard detection methods and tNGS. The positive coincidence rate of standard detection methods and tNGS were 61.95% (946/1,527) and 97.05% (1,482/1,527), respectively. Among the 1,482 children with CAP, the numbers of bacteria, virus, chlamydia, and mycoplasma infection were 1,188, 975, 321, and 1, respectively. Co-existing species showed high prevalence in CAP, and the prevalence of children infected with only one pathogen was 20.31%. The numbers of children infected with two and three pathogens were the highest, accounting for 29.22% and 25.17%, respectively. Among the 44 pathogens detected using tNGS, 17 species of bacteria, 25 species of viruses, one species of chlamydia, and one species of mycoplasma were documented. Among all infectious pathogens, the top five were Haemophilus influenzae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Streptococcus pneumoniae, human herpes virus type 5 (HHV-5), and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. The results showed that pathogenic infections in children with CAP were related to age but not to gender. The infection pathogens in children with CAP were complex and the incidence of co-existence was observed to be high. The pathogens involved in CAP were closely related to the age of the child. In addition, tNGS was shown to better identify pathogens than the standard detection method, which is crucial for improving the accuracy of early CAP diagnosis and initiating appropriate treatment in a timely manner, ultimately enhancing treatment outcomes.

In situ carbonate Mg isotopes and monazite U-Pb dating constrain fluid sources and multiple-stage evolution in the Yindonggou Ag-Au deposit, western Hubei Province, China

In situ carbonate Mg isotopes and monazite U-Pb dating constrain fluid sources and multiple-stage evolution in the Yindonggou Ag-Au deposit, western Hubei Province, China

Global assessment of leukemia care quality: insights from the quality of care index (QCI) from 1990 to 2021

While advancements in leukemia care have been made, the global quality of care remains a concern. This study utilizes a modified quality of care index (QCI) to assess the global status of leukemia care. We analyzed data from the global burden of disease (GBD) study spanning 1990-2021. The QCI was constructed using principal component analysis, based on the weighted variances of key indicators. We compared the original QCI with our modified version, analyzed QCI trends across different age groups and leukemia subtypes, identified key influencing factors using linear mixed models (LMM), and used spatial autocorrelation analysis to verify the autocorrelation of the socio-demographic index (SDI) region. Then we employed the bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model to predict future QCI trends. Between 1990 and 2021, both the age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) and age-standardized death rate (ASDR) for leukemia exhibited a consistent decline. Our modified QCI method outperformed the original approach, particularly when the variance explained by the first principal component was below 80%, demonstrating higher correlation with the healthcare access and quality index (HAQI) (Pearson r=0.91 vs. 0.89) and improved explanatory power (R2=0.82 vs. 0.79). Over past three decades, QCI was highest in San Marino (97.72%) and lowest in Fiji (3.51%), with significant regional variations across SDI levels (F=133.40, p<2e-16). High-SDI regions had the highest QCI (78.50%; 95% confidence interval: 77.20%, 79.70%). QCI trends varied by age, peaking at 94.49% in the 15-19 age group in 2021 and declining to 0.44% in the 75-79 age group. LMM analysis identified sex, age, year, SDI region, and leukemia subtype as significant QCI determinants. Spatial autocorrelation analysis confirmed positive autocorrelation within SDI regions (Global Moran's I=0.87, p<2e-16). Projections suggest a generally fluctuating upward trend in QCI for leukemia, reaching 79.58% by2046. The QCI serves as an effective metric for evaluating the quality of leukemia care. Our findings reveal a strong association between leukemia QCI and regional economic and educational development. Age is a critical factor, with an aging population contributing to a potential decline in QCI. These results underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to enhance health services for older adults and to improve care quality in economically disadvantaged regions. This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) (No.82370176) and the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province (No. CZKYXM2023036JZ).

Remotely-sensed products capture the spatial distribution of regional carbon sequestration potential ability: A case study of Hubei Province, China

Remotely-sensed products capture the spatial distribution of regional carbon sequestration potential ability: A case study of Hubei Province, China

Predictive value of the systemic inflammatory response index and APACHE II score for acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by wasp stings.

This study aimed to assess the predictive value of the systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) and APACHE II score for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) resulting from wasp stings. A retrospective study was conducted, including patients who suffered wasp stings and developed ARDS between January 2018 and November 2024 in the Shiyan area of Hubei province. Based on the 28-day prognosis, patients were categorized into two groups: survivors (n=21) and non-survivors (n=25). Clinical data, including demographic characteristics, sting site, clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, and treatment measures, were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate the predictive roles of SIRI and APACHE II scores in ARDS prognosis, and their clinical predictive value was assessed using ROC curves. Significant differences were observed between the survivor and non-survivor groups in APACHE II scores, number of stings, and length of hospitalization (P<0.05). However, factors such as gender, time of first visit, and site of stings showed no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). Leukocyte counts, SIRI, and APACHE II scores were significantly lower in the survivor group compared to the non-survivor group (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the APACHE II score (OR=1.42, 95% CI: 1.12-1.79, P=0.004) and SIRI (OR=1.27, 95% CI: 1.07-1.49, P=0.005) were significant independent predictors of 28-day mortality in ARDS patients. ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC for early SIRI was 0.821 (95% CI: 0.693-0.949, P<0.001), while the AUC for the APACHE II score was 0.809 (95% CI: 0.681-0.936, P<0.001), indicating that both measures have high clinical predictive value. This study demonstrated that the APACHE II score and SIRI are valuable tools for predicting the prognosis of ARDS patients caused by wasp stings. Early elevation of these markers is closely associated with an increased risk of mortality and can serve as an effective means of assessing disease severity and mortality risk.

Urban resilience assessment framework and spatiotemporal dynamics in Hubei, China

Building resilient cities has become an emerging risk management strategy, thus it is necessary to make a scientific evaluation on urban resilience. In this study, both the Driving Force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework and the BP neural network are innovatively adopted to construct a comprehensive urban resilience evaluation system. Prefecture-level cities in Hubei Province are examined for empirical analysis. The results show that: (1) The urban resilience in Hubei Province exhibits an intermittent growth pattern, progressing in a west-to-east direction. This growth is characterized by three years of advancement followed by a one-year period of stagnation. (2) There is a spatial negative correlation. Owing to uneven development within Hubei Province, it can be seen that Wuhan, the provincial capital, holds a dominant position. (3) Resource and environmental pressure has become the main obstacle to the construction of resilient cities in Wuhan. The primary limiting factors for other cities are the degree of socioeconomic growth and the capacity of the government to handle affairs. This study, based on the process-oriented nature of resilience, constructs an indicator system for urban resilience evaluation under the DPSIR framework, fully reflecting the characteristics of urban resilience. It not only enriches the theory and methodology of urban resilience evaluation but also offers valuable references for governments to formulate effective strategies for sustainable urban development.