Zhiwei Gao
Biographic Data
| ID | 5409422 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zhiwei Gao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zhiwei |
| FAMILY NAME | Gao |
| SIGNATURE | GAO Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5313-4884 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Average or extraordinary? A tale of two studied samples’ anxiety related recovery work after Covid-19
Introduction A global pandemic is a hardship and mentally distressing event for any of us, and particularly for people living at a greater risk of post-infectious health harms. Public discourse about COVID-19 largely characterizes older people as a physically and mentally vulnerable demographic. Research findings largely now to the contrary consider age an asset, a perspective in keeping with Seligman’s idea that everyday people can also see the …
Impact of Covid-19 on emergency department visits for individuals with psychotic disorders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments (EDs) saw an overall decrease in utilization. However, some vulnerable groups, such as those living with psychotic disorders, must often rely on the services provided by EDs. The literature in this area lacks methodologically robust longitudinal studies which examine the ED utilization patterns of individuals with psychotic disorders both before and during the pandemic. This research was …
Development of a cannabis health literacy questionnaire
The CHLQ is a preliminary, multi-dimensional tool designed to measure cannabis health literacy for educational and research use. It demonstrates promising psychometric properties and provides an initial framework to inform public health efforts. Further validation in diverse population and settings is needed. The CHLQ provides foundation for future research, evaluation and public education efforts related to cannabis use
Exploring the effects of warming and nitrogen deposition on desert steppe based on soil nematodes
The combined effects of warming and increased nitrogen (N) deposition in various ecosystems have become global issues. We used high‐throughput sequencing in an 8‐year field experiment to evaluate the impacts of the interactions between warming and nitrogen addition on soil nematode communities in a desert steppe. The soil nematode community presented with a certain degree of tolerance to warming. Warming mainly altered soil nematode diversity and…
Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the Covid-19 pandemic
As has been noted for various other outcomes, the pandemic did not impact all subgroups of the population in the same way with respect to loneliness. Our results suggest that public health measures aimed at reducing loneliness during a pandemic should incorporate multifactor interventions fostering positive health behaviours and consider targeting those at high risk for loneliness
Soil nematode communities and functions
Ecological restoration of open‐pit mine wasteland is critical to the sustainable development of the mining industry. Using high‐throughput sequencing, we analyzed soil properties and nematode community structure and function to evaluate the impact of ecological package restoration on the quality of underground ecosystem reclamation in desert steppe open‐pit mine wasteland. After 7 years of ecological package restoration at an open‐pit quarry, two…
Exploring the optimal grazing intensity in desert steppe based on soil nematode community and function
Grazing is a key regulator of the biodiversity of the desert steppe in Inner Mongolia and has important ecological significance for the sustainable development of underground ecosystems. In a 14‐year grazing intensity experiment, we systematically explored the changes in soil nematode communities in desert steppe soils and comprehensively evaluated the optimal grazing intensity for the sustainability of the desert steppe underground ecosystem. Us…
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the Covid-19 pandemic
The presence of depression and anxiety symptoms were strongly associated with perceived unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions to improve healthcare access for adults with depression and anxiety during the pandemic may be necessary
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
Restoration of damaged ecosystems in desert steppe open‐pit coal mines
Repair of damaged areas in open‐pit (opencast) coal mines has emerged as an important environmental concern. Our research investigated the mechanism by which different ecological restoration methods affected soil nematode communities in damaged areas of desert steppe coal mines. Using high‐throughput sequencing technology, nematode community composition, diversity, and function were analyzed to determine the response of nematodes to different eco…
The Benefits of Physical Activity and Positive Mental Health for Reducing the Burden of Covid-19
Contact investigation outcomes of Canadian-born adults with tuberculosis in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Alberta
The Differential Importance of Personal and Environmental Resources to Older Canadians
S'appuyant sur le système social de production et sur la théorie du capital social, les auteurs questionnent l'importance spécifique des ressources personnelles et environnementales sur la satisfaction, en utilisant le temps, la santé, la situation financière et les activités principales comme variables. Les données sur les Canadiens et les Canadiennes âgés de 60 ans et plus ( n =5,986) ayant participéà l'Enquête sociale générale — engagement soc…
HIV Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Injection Drug Users of Different Ethnicities
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
The Differential Importance of Personal and Environmental Resources to Older Canadians
S'appuyant sur le système social de production et sur la théorie du capital social, les auteurs questionnent l'importance spécifique des ressources personnelles et environnementales sur la satisfaction, en utilisant le temps, la santé, la situation financière et les activités principales comme variables. Les données sur les Canadiens et les Canadiennes âgés de 60 ans et plus ( n =5,986) ayant participéà l'Enquête sociale générale — engagement soc…
Contact investigation outcomes of Canadian-born adults with tuberculosis in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Alberta
HIV Risk Behaviors Among Homeless Injection Drug Users of Different Ethnicities
The Differential Importance of Personal and Environmental Resources to Older Canadians
S'appuyant sur le système social de production et sur la théorie du capital social, les auteurs questionnent l'importance spécifique des ressources personnelles et environnementales sur la satisfaction, en utilisant le temps, la santé, la situation financière et les activités principales comme variables. Les données sur les Canadiens et les Canadiennes âgés de 60 ans et plus ( n =5,986) ayant participéà l'Enquête sociale générale — engagement soc…
Contact investigation outcomes of Canadian-born adults with tuberculosis in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Alberta
Restoration of damaged ecosystems in desert steppe open‐pit coal mines
Repair of damaged areas in open‐pit (opencast) coal mines has emerged as an important environmental concern. Our research investigated the mechanism by which different ecological restoration methods affected soil nematode communities in damaged areas of desert steppe coal mines. Using high‐throughput sequencing technology, nematode community composition, diversity, and function were analyzed to determine the response of nematodes to different eco…
The Benefits of Physical Activity and Positive Mental Health for Reducing the Burden of Covid-19
Soil nematode communities and functions
Ecological restoration of open‐pit mine wasteland is critical to the sustainable development of the mining industry. Using high‐throughput sequencing, we analyzed soil properties and nematode community structure and function to evaluate the impact of ecological package restoration on the quality of underground ecosystem reclamation in desert steppe open‐pit mine wasteland. After 7 years of ecological package restoration at an open‐pit quarry, two…
Exploring the optimal grazing intensity in desert steppe based on soil nematode community and function
Grazing is a key regulator of the biodiversity of the desert steppe in Inner Mongolia and has important ecological significance for the sustainable development of underground ecosystems. In a 14‐year grazing intensity experiment, we systematically explored the changes in soil nematode communities in desert steppe soils and comprehensively evaluated the optimal grazing intensity for the sustainability of the desert steppe underground ecosystem. Us…
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the Covid-19 pandemic
The presence of depression and anxiety symptoms were strongly associated with perceived unmet healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interventions to improve healthcare access for adults with depression and anxiety during the pandemic may be necessary
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The findings shed light on the change in mental health among informal caregivers during the outset of the pandemic. The demonstrated associations between studied variables and mental health among informal caregivers provide empirical evidence for intervention programs aiming to support caregivers, particularly those who are female, and providing intensive care at home
Exploring the effects of warming and nitrogen deposition on desert steppe based on soil nematodes
The combined effects of warming and increased nitrogen (N) deposition in various ecosystems have become global issues. We used high‐throughput sequencing in an 8‐year field experiment to evaluate the impacts of the interactions between warming and nitrogen addition on soil nematode communities in a desert steppe. The soil nematode community presented with a certain degree of tolerance to warming. Warming mainly altered soil nematode diversity and…
Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the Covid-19 pandemic
As has been noted for various other outcomes, the pandemic did not impact all subgroups of the population in the same way with respect to loneliness. Our results suggest that public health measures aimed at reducing loneliness during a pandemic should incorporate multifactor interventions fostering positive health behaviours and consider targeting those at high risk for loneliness
Average or extraordinary? A tale of two studied samples’ anxiety related recovery work after Covid-19
Introduction A global pandemic is a hardship and mentally distressing event for any of us, and particularly for people living at a greater risk of post-infectious health harms. Public discourse about COVID-19 largely characterizes older people as a physically and mentally vulnerable demographic. Research findings largely now to the contrary consider age an asset, a perspective in keeping with Seligman’s idea that everyday people can also see the …
Impact of Covid-19 on emergency department visits for individuals with psychotic disorders in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, emergency departments (EDs) saw an overall decrease in utilization. However, some vulnerable groups, such as those living with psychotic disorders, must often rely on the services provided by EDs. The literature in this area lacks methodologically robust longitudinal studies which examine the ED utilization patterns of individuals with psychotic disorders both before and during the pandemic. This research was …
Development of a cannabis health literacy questionnaire
The CHLQ is a preliminary, multi-dimensional tool designed to measure cannabis health literacy for educational and research use. It demonstrates promising psychometric properties and provides an initial framework to inform public health efforts. Further validation in diverse population and settings is needed. The CHLQ provides foundation for future research, evaluation and public education efforts related to cannabis use
Medicine (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (5 works) · Disease (5 works) · Ecology (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Longitudinal study (5 works) · Pandemic (5 works) · Public health (5 works)