Research on the Impact of Green Roof on Indoor Human Thermal Comfort

An experiment is conducted on the impact of green roof on Indoor Human Thermal Comfort. The result shows that the temperatures of the building walls and indoor air fall for certain degrees, and that is good. But unfortunately, the relative humidity of the indoor air rises. Totally speaking, the whole effect is changed from feeling warm to basically acceptable. When the requirement of the indoor environment is high, it is impossible to be satisfied by exploiting green roof solely, other methods, such as using night ventilation, electric fans or air-conditioners, should be taken at the same time.     

对自诉权的理论解构

自诉权源于个体的一种自我保护,它的理论基础在于权利保护和程序正义。本对对自诉权的构成要素、属性进行了分析。本文认为,自诉权的构成要素有三个方面:自诉权主体、自诉权的行为对象与效力以及自诉权的内容。自诉权的主要属性有三个方面:自诉权是一种自然之权也是法定之权、自诉权是一种诉权、自诉权是一种相对权也是一种非强制性权利。     

Effect of hPTTG1 siRNA on proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells

AIM: To observe the proliferation and apoptosis of ovarian cancer cells by silencing the expression of human pituitary tumor-transforming gene 1 ( hPTTG1 ) using RNA interference technique.METHODS: The chemically synthesized siRNA targeting hPTTG1 was transfected into ovarian cancer cell line A2780 in vitro. The expression levels of hPTTG1 and c-myc were examined by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Cell proliferation was measured by MTT colorimetric assay and -TdR incorporation test. Cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry with annexin V/PI and TUNEL labeling.RESULTS: The expression of hPTTG1 at mRNA and protein levels was inhibited after transfection of hPTTG1 siRNA. The inhibitory efficiency was 70.5%±3.9% and 63.8%±4.5%, respectively. The absorbance began to decrease 24 h after transfection of hPTTG1 siRNA,and the highest inhibitory rate was 42.9%±5.2% at 48 h post-transfection. Radioactive incorporation of -TdR in hPTTG1 siRNA group was lower than that in normal and negative groups. The survival rate declined while the apoptotic rate and necrotic rate increased in hPTTG1 siRNA group. Apoptotic index in hPTTG1 siRNA group was higher than that in normal and negative groups. The expression of c-myc at mRNA and protein levels was down-regulated.CONCLUSION: Cell proliferation is inhibited and cell apoptosis is induced by hPTTG1 siRNA through down-regulating the expression of c-myc. hPTTG1 can be regarded as a candidate gene for ovarian cancer gene therapy.     

Socio-economic significance of reed forests in a rural community: A case study from the greater Sylhet Region of Bangladesh

The reed forests that are the subject of this study are scattered over five thanas of the Sunamganj and Sylhet Districts of the Sylhet Division of Bangladesh. Their total area is 23,590 ha and they have great ecological, economic, commercial and socio-economic importance due to the diversified resources they supply. However, the forests are commonly encroached on by local people who are perceived to be seriously depleting the resource. This paper deals with the socio-economic status of the people residing near these reed forests, and examines their dependency on the resources provided by the reed forests. A socio-economic survey, participatory rural appraisal and interviews were used to obtain baseline data of the reed forest resource and the local communities. The study reveals that the communities in the study region have higher income than other areas of Bangladesh. Most survey respondents have other occupations in addition to farming. The literacy rate is 28.8%. Among the illiterate, 68% engage in collecting reeds. Although the Forest Department has a management plan for sustainable use of the reed forests, encroachers receive backing from political leaders and local elites, so their eviction is difficult. In order to achieve long-term productivity and sustainability from the reed forests, this study recommends a strategy of developing an integrated joint management plan between the Forest Department and the local people.     

人为干扰对额济纳胡杨林群落组成及更新的影响

额济纳绿洲是我国西北干旱地区的一道强大的生态防线。但由于水资源匮乏和人为干扰影响,绿洲中胡杨林已严重退化。我们认为人为干扰会对胡杨群落的组成和更新造成影响。应用双向指示种分析法(TWINSPAN)和典范对应分析(CCA),从人为干扰角度对额济纳不同地区胡杨群落进行了分类和排序。结果表明:人为干扰会影响群落林下物种多样性和根孽幼苗生长情况;林下物种多样性主要受旅游干扰影响,并与总干扰强度的关系遵循"中度干扰假说";根孽幼苗生长情况与放牧干扰呈负相关,当根孽幼苗数多的时候,一定程度上能够抵御外界干扰对其生长状况的影响;适度的人为干扰可以增加物种多样性,但要保证胡杨林的繁殖更新,需要以消除放牧干扰影响为前提。     

Schisandrin B protects against solar irradiation-induced oxidative injury in BJ human fibroblasts

The effects of schisandrin B (Sch B) and its analogs on solar irradiation-induced oxidative injury were examined in BJ human fibroblasts. Sch B and schisandrin C (Sch C) increased cellular reduced glutathione (GSH) level and protected against solar irradiation-induced oxidative injury. The photoprotection was paralleled by decreases in the elastases-type protease activity and matrix-metalloproteinases-1 expression in solar-irradiated fibroblasts. The cytochrome P-450-mediated metabolism of Sch B or Sch C caused ROS production. The results suggest that by virtue of its pro-oxidant action and the subsequent glutathione antioxidant response, Sch B or Sch C may offer the prospect of preventing skin photo-aging.     

Traditional homegardens of Kerala: a sustainable human ecosystem

An analogue approach to analysing the traditional homegardens of Keralavis-à-vis natural climax ecosystems is adopted. The traditional homegarden is apparently a climax ecosystem, where ecological succession is consciously manipulated by human beings. High intensity of vertical and horizontal space use, the highly dynamic chronological structure and the capacity to perform essential ecological processes make this ecosystem relatively sustainable. Homegardens in Kerala effectively serve as human ecosystems with their low input demand, staggered supply of outputs, and enhancement of habitat quality. However, recent trends in agrarian structure and the high market orientation exert pressures on the homegarden, and its sustainability as a human ecosystem is in question.This joint paper is based on part of the research conducted by Darley Jose for the degree of M.Sc. (Natural Resource Management) at the Agricultural University of Norway under the guidance of N. Shanmugaratnam.     

基于GIS空间分析技术的人为干扰强度火险评价研究

区域森林火灾的人为干扰主要分为人为负干扰和人为正干扰。通过基于GIS的空间分析方法,对人为火源的危险程度和人为正干扰的影响进行了分析与评价,确定了人为负干扰火险指标为农事烧荒、农事炼山造林、上坟、旅游与基本活动,人为正干扰火险指标为投入人力和投入资金,并确定了指标权重、指标度量算法和评价模型,并在实验区进行了验证,以火险等级区划图的形式进行了结果评价。     

福建寿宁县兽害猖獗的成因及对策初探

1998～2006年,以寿宁县为调查对象,运用机械抽样法调查样带69条,运用访问调查法调查猎户农户100余户,运用点面互换法调查全县范围内农田作物受害程度。结果表明,全县近半数的村,15%的耕地存在兽害,99%的兽害及其损失源于野猪的活动。分析表明,兽害的成因有种群爆发、物种灭绝和生态系统衰败诸多因素,而人为干扰是各种现象的起因。最后提出治理山区兽害的对策,尤其应加强生态系统恢复和自然保护区建设。     

试论科学发展观对林业发展的重大意义

党中央提出的科学发展观对林业发展有着极为重要的意义。文章从重视人的主体性、森林经营利用多元化、森林经营管理开放性和森林永续利用等四个方面,分别阐述了以人为本,全面、协调、可持续发展对林业的指导意义。