Bing Xu
Biographic Data
| ID | 3646010 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bing Xu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Bing |
| FAMILY NAME | Xu |
| SIGNATURE | XU B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Beijing University of Chinese Medicine |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0235-6057 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 76 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 42 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 76 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
The impact of digital disability on the well-being of older adults: The moderating role of cultural deprivation
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital disability on the subjective well-being of older adult residents in Zhengzhou, with a specific focus on the moderating role of cultural deprivation in this relationship. Methods: An empirical research design was employed. Data were collected from a sample of older adult residents, and statistical analyses were conducted to examine the proposed relationships and moderation effect. Re…
How visual complexity and color saturation drive purchase intention for tourism cultural and creative products: A dual-path model of cultural sustainability and environmental friendliness via sensory–…
Visual design serves as a key medium for value transmission in tourism cultural and creative products (TCCPs), yet how design elements combine to shape value perception and decisions within cultural-tourism contexts remains unclear. This study introduces a sensory-semiotic integration framework, proposing that congruent design—achieved through alignment between visual complexity and color saturation—guides tourists’ perception of specific sustain…
Reduction of Silk Road Exchange Corresponds with a Decrease in Hydraulic Output of Major Dryland Rivers in Northwest China
Sustainable Land Use Under Climate Pressure Through Economic Governance and Policy Innovation for Degraded Ecosystems
Sustainable land use in degraded ecosystems is increasingly constrained by climate pressure, yet the role of governance remains unevenly explained. This study examines whether economic governance and policy innovation improve sustainable land use efficiency (SLUE) under climate stress and whether these effects spill over across cities. Using a city‐year panel of 200 Chinese prefecture‐level cities from 2005 to 2020, SLUE is measured with a DEA fr…
Explore the chemical components of Angong Niuhuang Pill and its potential mechanisms for fever treatment based on UHPLC-Q-Exactive orbitrap HRMS, transcriptomics, and experiment verification
Maged: Multimodal attentive graph learning with gene expression dynamics on knowledge graphs for TCM target prediction
Application of microorganisms in fermented traditional Chinese medicine: A review
Optimised formula of Fufang Biejia Ruangan tablets alleviates renal fibrosis by suppressing matrix-stiffness–induced fibroblast activation via inhibition of integrin αVβ1 binding
FFBJ-COF was identified as the core bioactive fraction of FFBJ. FFBJ-COF exerts anti-fibrotic effects by inhibiting integrin αVβ1 binding, thereby suppressing the FAK/RhoA/MRTF-A signalling and disrupting the positive feedback loop between ECM stiffness and fibrosis. These findings highlight the potential of FFBJ as a novel therapeutic agent for renal fibrosis
Adaptations in ancient oasis woodlands of the hyper-arid Tarim Basin, Northwestern China: Charcoal and coprolite analyses
Consumer perception and adoption of a circular chemical economy
This study highlights the vital role of consumer behaviour in advancing the UK’s transition to a Circular Chemical Economy (CCE), a sector heavily reliant on fossil fuels and a major contributor to CO 2 emissions. While most studies focus on the technological and economic viability of a CCE, we address the less explored dimension of consumer perceptions and responses to circular products and recycling practices. By leveraging the theory of planne…
The driving effects of non-functional requirements and psychological ownership of the environment on consumers’ green apparel purchase intention
This study investigated the impact of consumers’ non-functional requirements (NFR) on their intention to purchase green apparel. Previous research has predominantly focused on environmental perspectives, yet the role of consumers’ intrinsic desires as a driver in decision-making has been largely overlooked. By conceptualizing green apparel as an instrument for social interaction and self-expression, this study integrates the Theory of Planned Beh…
Developing a model of quality physical education in the Chinese context: A grounded theory investigation of secondary school physical education teachers’ perceptions
Background: Quality Physical Education (QPE) programs have received increasing attention as a means to address the significant decline in adolescents' physical health. Since the introduction of the general concept of QPE by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2015, there has been limited research on QPE within non-Western areas, particularly in China. This research gap hinders the development of QPE strategies …
Integration of network pharmacology, UHPLC-Q exactive orbitrap HRMS technique and metabolomics to elucidate the active ingredients and mechanisms of compound danshen pills in treating hypercholesterol…
Integrative network pharmacology and multi-omics to study the potential mechanism of Niuhuang Shangqing Pill on acute pharyngitis
Integrating network pharmacology and transcriptomics to study the potential mechanism of Jingzhi Niuhuang Jiedu tablet in rats with accumulation of heat in the lungs and stomach
Deterioration mechanism of vegetable tanned leather revealed by proteomics and structural analysis
Associations between blood manganese levels and sarcopenia in adults: Insights from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Background: While increasing concerns arise about the health effects of environmental pollutants, the relationship between blood manganese (Mn) and sarcopenia has yet to be fully explored in the general population. Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between blood manganese (Mn) levels and sarcopenia in adults. Methods: In our study, we evaluated 8,135 individuals aged 18-59 years, utilizing data from the National Health and…
Inter-brain coupling analysis reveals learning-related attention of primary school students
Environmental and human history in the hyper-arid eastern Tarim Basin (Lop Nur), northwest China: A critical review for sustaining the natural and cultural landscapes
Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata extracts ameliorate hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury by restoring lipid metabolism in hepatocytes
Study on the chemical constituents and mechanism of Kai-Xin-San based on UPLC-Q-Exactive MS and network pharmacology
Sustainable refrigeration technology selection: An innovative DEA-Topsis hybrid model
This study proposes a novel multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) framework aimed at selecting refrigeration technologies that are both carbon- and energy-efficient, aligning with the UK's net-zero policies and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing the challenge of a limited number of competing technologies and the need to incorporate diverse stakeholders’ perspectives, we design a hybrid DEA-TOPSIS approach utilizing the F…
Multi-proxy investigations of Bronze Age diet and environment in the hyper-arid eastern Tarim Basin (Lop Nur), northwest China
Humans have a long history of occupying ecologically marginal regions, and the ancient cultural mechanisms of adaptation to these challenging environments remain poorly understood. We examine archaeological deposits from a Bronze Age settlement in the hyper-arid eastern Tarim Basin (Lop Nur), identifying well-preserved plant remains and bone fragments that shed light on the palaeodiet and past environmental setting. We use the newly developed pep…
Indian summer monsoon variations since late MIS3: A perspective from multiproxy evidence from Lake Xingyun in southwestern China
Diet along the eastern Silk Roads: An isotopic case study of ancient humans and livestock from the Han-Jin Dynasties in the Lop Nur region, northwest China
Global supply-chain effects of Covid-19 control measures
Oasis landscape of the ancient Loulan on the west bank of Lake Lop Nur, Northwest China, inferred from vegetation utilization for architecture
The ancient Loulan, situated on the west bank of Lake Lop Nur, Xinjiang, Northwest China, was an important town on the Silk Road connecting China to Europe. However, this once-prosperous kingdom has been a depopulated zone filled with wind-eroded mounds since approximately AD 500–600. A comprehensive understanding of the environmental setting of the flourishing Loulan civilization is a prerequisite for assessing environment–human interaction ther…
A Spatial-Temporal Model for Assessing the Effects of Intervillage Connectivity in Schistosomiasis Transmission
Spatial interaction and connectivity are important factors in the spread of infectious diseases. We developed a spatial-temporal model of schistosomiasis japonica transmission, a disease caused by parasites that are transported via surface water and that live in both snail and human hosts. The model employed a spatial interaction matrix based on neighborhood relationships and hydrologic connectivity to assess the effect of intervillage parasitic …
Radiocarbon and Stable Carbon Isotope Analyses of Land Snails from the Chinese Loess Plateau: Environmental and Chronological Implications
Paired radiocarbon and stable carbon analyses have been carried out on aragonite shells and organic soft bodies of snails from the Chinese Loess Plateau in order to explore the possibility of using these kinds of samples as environmental and chronological indicators. Results show that the soft bodies exhibit 14 C concentrations similar to those of plant leaves, indicating that carbon in the soft bodies is fixed from organic diets. The aragonite s…
New radiocarbon dating and archaeological evidence reveal the westward migration of prehistoric humans in the drylands of the Asian interior
The vast drylands of the Asian interior were an integral part of a transcontinental network connecting east to west, that acted periodically as corridors and routeways for human migration. However, our understanding of the prehistoric human occupation of and interaction with this inhospitable environment has been hindered by a lack of direct evidence from settlements. Here we present the results of the first systematic study of archaeological mat…
Human mobility in the Lop Nur region during the Han-Jin Dynasties: A Multi-Approach Study
Radiocarbon Dating the Ancient City of Loulan
The discovery of the ancient city of Loulan in Xinjiang, China, at the beginning of the 20th century was of great significance for understanding the evolution of culture and civilization in Inner Asia. However, due to the lack of systematic chronological studies, the history of this ancient city remains unclear, particularly the date of its construction and abandonment. Here, we present the results of the first systematic radiocarbon ( 14 C) dati…
Multi-proxy investigations of Bronze Age diet and environment in the hyper-arid eastern Tarim Basin (Lop Nur), northwest China
Humans have a long history of occupying ecologically marginal regions, and the ancient cultural mechanisms of adaptation to these challenging environments remain poorly understood. We examine archaeological deposits from a Bronze Age settlement in the hyper-arid eastern Tarim Basin (Lop Nur), identifying well-preserved plant remains and bone fragments that shed light on the palaeodiet and past environmental setting. We use the newly developed pep…
Introduction to the special collection on life course decisions of families in China
The economic reforms of the last thirty years have produced a dramatic improvement in the standard of living in China. However, the concurrent social transformation has also created both stresses and challenges for Chinese families. While researchers have
Diet along the eastern Silk Roads: An isotopic case study of ancient humans and livestock from the Han-Jin Dynasties in the Lop Nur region, northwest China
Hydro-climatic aspects of prehistoric human dynamics in the drylands of the Asian interior
The causes of prehistoric human migrations in the drylands of the Asian interior have long been debated among multidisciplinary scholars. The Bronze Age Xiaohe settlements (ca. 4000–3300 cal yr BP) are situated in the extremely arid Tarim Basin of northwest China and exemplify a societal collapse which included a long-distance movement along river catchments. Here, we present the results of stable carbon isotope values (δ 13 C) of archaeobotanica…
Child-raising cost and fertility from a contest perspective
Life course and cohort effects on Chinese parents' investments in their children
How parents' age at the birth of their children (age at parity) affects their investments in the children has not been explored previously
Hydrological change and human activity during Yuan–Ming Dynasties in the Loulan area, northwestern China
Human activity on arid lands has been related to oases evolution. The ancient Loulan, an important transportation hub of the ancient Silk Road, developed on an ancient oasis on the west bank of the lake Lop Nur in Xinjiang, China. Previous studies and historical documents suggest that the region has experienced dramatic natural environmental and human activity–related changes over time, transitioning from a particularly prosperous oasis to a depo…
To Frighten Heaven and Earth and Make the Spirits Cry
A Spatial-Temporal Model for Assessing the Effects of Intervillage Connectivity in Schistosomiasis Transmission
Spatial interaction and connectivity are important factors in the spread of infectious diseases. We developed a spatial-temporal model of schistosomiasis japonica transmission, a disease caused by parasites that are transported via surface water and that live in both snail and human hosts. The model employed a spatial interaction matrix based on neighborhood relationships and hydrologic connectivity to assess the effect of intervillage parasitic …
Recharge to the Inter-Dune Lakes and Holocene Climatic Changes in the Badain Jaran Desert, Western China
We present new estimates on evaporation and groundwater recharge in the Badain Jaran Desert, western Inner Mongolia of northwestern China, based on a modified Penman Equation suitable for lakes in China. Geochemical data and water balance calculations suggest that local rainfall makes a significant contribution to groundwater recharge and that past lake-level variations in this desert environment should reflect palaeoclimatic changes. The chronol…
Radiocarbon and Stable Carbon Isotope Analyses of Land Snails from the Chinese Loess Plateau: Environmental and Chronological Implications
Paired radiocarbon and stable carbon analyses have been carried out on aragonite shells and organic soft bodies of snails from the Chinese Loess Plateau in order to explore the possibility of using these kinds of samples as environmental and chronological indicators. Results show that the soft bodies exhibit 14 C concentrations similar to those of plant leaves, indicating that carbon in the soft bodies is fixed from organic diets. The aragonite s…
Radiocarbon and stable carbon isotopes analyses of land snails from the Chinese loess plateau: Environmental and chronological implications
Finer resolution observation and monitoring of global land cover: First mapping results with Landsat TM and ETM+ data
We have produced the first 30 m resolution global land-cover maps using Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) data. We have classified over 6600 scenes of Landsat TM data after 2006, and over 2300 scenes of Landsat TM and ETM+ data before 2006, all selected from the green season. These images cover most of the world's land surface except Antarctica and Greenland. Most of these images came from the United States Geo…
The effects of Liuwei Dihuang on canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in osteoporosis
Health and climate change: Policy responses to protect public health
A study of spatiotemporal delay in hand, foot and mouth disease in response to weather variations based on SVD: A case study in Shandong Province, China
This study revealed strong associations between HFMD incidence in children and wind speed and RH. Thus, meteorological anomalies in the prior two or eight weeks could be used as a valid tool for detecting anomalies during the peak periods of infectious disease
Kenkenroku: A Diplomatic Record of the Sino-Japanese War, 1894-1895
1. Kenkenroku is a diplomatic memoir, originally written in Japanese by the foreign minister of Japan, Mutsu Munemitsu, and covering events during and immediately after the First Sino-Japanese War. Based on a large amount of state papers and diplomatic correspondence, Mutsu recounted the history of the war, including the Tonghak Rebellion, Korean domestic reform, the outbreak of Sino-Japanese hostilities, battles during the war, the peace negotia…
Link between black carbon, fires, climate change, and human activity during the Holocene period shown in the loess-paleosol sequence from Henan, China
Henan was the site of development for several ancient cultures during the Holocene. In this study, black carbon (BC) in the Holocene sediment is compared with known climatic changes and cultural events to provide information concerning the link between fire, climatic changes, and human activity in Xiangcheng. Prior to 8000 cal yr BP, the occurrence of fires was low under cold and dry climatic conditions. The BC content in 8000–1000calyrBP indicat…
The Lancet Countdown: Tracking progress on health and climate change
Radiocarbon Dating the Ancient City of Loulan
The discovery of the ancient city of Loulan in Xinjiang, China, at the beginning of the 20th century was of great significance for understanding the evolution of culture and civilization in Inner Asia. However, due to the lack of systematic chronological studies, the history of this ancient city remains unclear, particularly the date of its construction and abandonment. Here, we present the results of the first systematic radiocarbon ( 14 C) dati…
Real-Time Estimation of Population Exposure to PM2.5 Using Mobile- and Station-Based Big Data
Extremely high fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) concentration has been a topic of special concern in recent years because of its important and sensitive relation with health risks. However, many previous PM 2.5 exposure assessments have practical limitations, due to the assumption that population distribution or air pollution levels are spatially stationary and temporally constant and people move within regions of generally the same air quality …
Hydrological change and human activity during Yuan–Ming Dynasties in the Loulan area, northwestern China
Human activity on arid lands has been related to oases evolution. The ancient Loulan, an important transportation hub of the ancient Silk Road, developed on an ancient oasis on the west bank of the lake Lop Nur in Xinjiang, China. Previous studies and historical documents suggest that the region has experienced dramatic natural environmental and human activity–related changes over time, transitioning from a particularly prosperous oasis to a depo…
Effective moratoria on land acquisitions reduce tropical deforestation: Evidence from Indonesia
The tropics have suffered substantial forest loss, and elevated deforestation rates have been closely linked to large-scale land acquisitions (LSLA). Having a timely and accurate understanding of global LSLA pattern will be critically important for concluding related policies and actions. Here, we investigate global LSLA networks and find that land acquisitions are characterized by dominant acquisition flows from the developing to the developed w…
The Impact of Environmental Transmission and Epidemiological Features on the Geographical Translocation of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus
The factors affecting the transmission and geographic translocation of avian influenza viruses (AIVs) within wild migratory bird populations remain inadequately understood. In a previous study, we found that environmental transmission had little impact on AIV translocation in a model of a single migratory bird population. In order to simulate virus transmission and translocation more realistically, here we expanded this model system to include tw…
Introducing of Online Channel and Management Strategy for Green Agri-food Supply Chain based on Pick-Your-Own Operations
The popularity of e-commerce has impacted traditional retail business. Farmer cooperatives running green agri-food pick-your-own (PYO) farms are facing the choice of whether or not to adopt online channels. PYO operation refers to consumers picking and purchasing the agri-food growing on a farm, and due to it being environmentally-friendly, healthy, and popular, it has been widely adopted by many farm cooperatives. This paper aims to discuss the …
Roles of Different Transport Modes in the Spatial Spread of the 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Pandemic in Mainland China
There is increasing concern about another influenza pandemic in China. However, the understanding of the roles of transport modes in the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic spread across mainland China is limited. Herein, we collected 127,797 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in mainland China from May 2009 to April 2010. Arrival days and peak days were calculated for all 340 prefectures to characterize the dissemination patterns o…
Impacts of Road Traffic Network and Socioeconomic Factors on the Diffusion of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) in Mainland China
The 2009 pandemic influenza virus caused the majority of the influenza A virus infections in China in 2009. It arrived in several Chinese cities from imported cases and then spread as people travelled domestically by all means of transportation, among which road traffic was the most commonly used for daily commuting. Spatial variation in socioeconomic status not only accelerates migration across regions but also partly induces the differences in …
Oasis landscape of the ancient Loulan on the west bank of Lake Lop Nur, Northwest China, inferred from vegetation utilization for architecture
The ancient Loulan, situated on the west bank of Lake Lop Nur, Xinjiang, Northwest China, was an important town on the Silk Road connecting China to Europe. However, this once-prosperous kingdom has been a depopulated zone filled with wind-eroded mounds since approximately AD 500–600. A comprehensive understanding of the environmental setting of the flourishing Loulan civilization is a prerequisite for assessing environment–human interaction ther…
Annual maps of global artificial impervious area (Gaia) between 1985 and 2018
Generative adversarial networks
Generative adversarial networks are a kind of artificial intelligence algorithm designed to solve the generative modeling problem. The goal of a generative model is to study a collection of training examples and learn the probability distribution that generated them. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) are then able to generate more examples from the estimated probability distribution. Generative models based on deep learning are common, but G…
Effects of teacher role on student engagement in WeChat-Based online discussion learning
The impact of wind and non-wind factors on PM2.5 levels
Geography (29 works) · China (23 works) · Economics (19 works) · Medicine (19 works) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (15 works) · Geology and Paleoclimatology Research (15 works) · Computer Science (13 works) · Archaeology (12 works) · Environmental Science (12 works) · Biology (11 works)