Background： No data on the incidence ofpleural effusion （PE） in Chinese patients with pulmonary embolism are available to date. The aim of the current study was to investigate the frequency of PE in a Chinese popul...Background： No data on the incidence ofpleural effusion （PE） in Chinese patients with pulmonary embolism are available to date. The aim of the current study was to investigate the frequency of PE in a Chinese population of patients with pulmonary embolism. Methods： This was a retrospective observational single-center study. All data of computed tomography pulmonary angiography （CTPA） performed over 6-year period on adult patients with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism were analyzed. Results： From January 2008 until December 2013, PE was identified in 423 of 3141 patients （13.5%） with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism who underwent CTPA, The incidence of PE in patients with pulmonary embolism （19.9%） was significantly higher than in those without embolism （9.4%） （P 〈 0.001 ）. Majority of PEs in pulmonary embolism patients were small to moderate and were unilateral. The locations of emboli and the numbers of arteries involved, CT pulmonary obstruction index, and parenchymal abnormalities at CT were not associated with the development of PE, Conclusions： PEs are present in about one fifth of a Chinese population of patients with pulmonary embolism, which are usually small, unilateral, and unsuitable for diagnostic thoracentesis.展开更多
AIM To study the therapeutical effectiveness, dosage range and toxic adverse effects of domestic phosphorus 32 glass microsphere and evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS Ⅰ. Fifty two BALB/*!c tumor bearing mal...AIM To study the therapeutical effectiveness, dosage range and toxic adverse effects of domestic phosphorus 32 glass microsphere and evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS Ⅰ. Fifty two BALB/*!c tumor bearing male nude mice were allocated into treatment group( n =38) and control group( n =14). In the former group different doses of 32 P GMS were injected into the tumor mass, while in the latter 31 P GMS or no treatment was given. The experimental animals were sacrificed in batches, and then the tumors and their nearby tissues were examined by light and electron microscopy. Ⅱ. Through selective catheterization of hepatic artery, 32 P GMS was infused to 5 healthy domestic pigs in a dosage equivalent to the therapeutic dose for human being, and 31 P GMS was infused to another 5 healthy domestic pigs. Two pigs infused with contrast medium served as whole course blank controls. One pig from each group was surrendered to euthanasia at week 1, 4, 8 and 16 respectively. The ultrastructural histopath ological changes in liver tissues taken from different sites were evaluated semiquan titatively. Ⅲ. One hundred and twenty seven times of 32 P GMS intrahepatic artery interventional therapies were performed on 93 patients with hepatic carcinoma, including 79 cases of primary hepatic carcinoma and 14 cases of secondary hepatic carcinoma. 32 P GMS ( n =30), and group B, 32 P GMS and half dose of trans hepatic artery embolization (TAE) ( n =49) , and 18 patients with HCC by TAE only as control group C. Fourteen patients with secondary hepatic carcinoma were treated in the same way as group B or C. RESULTS Ⅰ. Comparing with the control group, the treatment group of tumor bearing nude mice attained the tumor inhibition rates of 59 7%-93 7% ( F =579 62, P <0 01) at 14*!d . At an absorbed dose of 7320Gy, the tumor cells were completely destroyed. When the absorbed doses ranged from 1830Gy to 3660Gy, most of the tumor cells showed the evidences of injury or necrosis, but there appeared some well differentiated tumor cells展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To compare the impacts of electroacupuncture(EA) and moxibustion(Mox) on the primary gastrointestinal symptoms and the expressions of colonic mucosa-associated neuropeptide substance P(SP) and vasoactive in...OBJECTIVE: To compare the impacts of electroacupuncture(EA) and moxibustion(Mox) on the primary gastrointestinal symptoms and the expressions of colonic mucosa-associated neuropeptide substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP)in patients with either diarrhea-predominant or constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D and IBS-C,respectively).METHODS: Eighty-five IBS patients were randomly allocated to the EA and Mox groups. Zusanli(ST 36)and Shangjuxu(ST 37) were selected as acupoints for electroacupuncture or warm moxibustion treatment once a day for 14 consecutive days. Before and after the treatment sessions,a Visual Analog Pain Scale and the Bristol Stool Form Scale were used to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms. There were four dropout cases,leaving 81 participants(41 with IBS-D and 40 with IBS-C) who volunteered to undergo colonoscopy before and after the treatment sessions. During colonoscopy,sigmoid mucosa were collected to detect SP and VIP expression using immunohistochemistry assay.RESULTS: Both EA and Mox treatments were effective at relieving abdominal pain in IBS-D and IBS-C patients. However,Mox was more effective at reducing diarrhea in IBS-D patients,whereas EA was more effective at improving constipation in IBS-C patients. EA and Mox treatments both down-regulated the abnormally increased SP and VIP expression in the colonic mucosa,with no significant difference shown between the two treatments.CONCLUSION: Both EA and Mox treatments are effective at ameliorating gastrointestinal symptoms by reducing SP and VIP expression in the colonic mucosa of IBS patients.展开更多
This work proposes a facile fabrication strategy for thermally conductive graphite nanosheets/poly(lactic acid) sheets with ordered GNPs(o-GNPs/PLA) via fused deposition modeling(FDM) 3 D printing technology.Further c...This work proposes a facile fabrication strategy for thermally conductive graphite nanosheets/poly(lactic acid) sheets with ordered GNPs(o-GNPs/PLA) via fused deposition modeling(FDM) 3 D printing technology.Further combinations of o-GNPs/PLA with Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x) films prepared by vacuum-assisted filtration were carried out by "layer-by-layer stacking-hot pressing" to be the thermally conductive Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)/(oGNPs/PLA) composites with superior electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).When the content of GNPs was 18.60 wt%and 4 layers of Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)(6.98 wt%) films were embedded,the in-plane thermal conductivity coefficient(λ_(Ⅱ)) and EMI SE(EMI SE_(Ⅱ)) values of the thermally conductive Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)/(o-GNPs/P LA) composites significantly increa sed to 3.44 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1) and 65 d B(3.00 mm),increased by 1223.1% and2066.7%,respectively,compared with λ_(Ⅱ)(0.26 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)) and EMI SE_(Ⅱ)(3 d B) of neat PLA matrix.This work offers a novel and easily route for designing and manufacturing highly thermally conductive polymer composites with superior EMI SE for broader application.展开更多
The local recurrence rate of phyllodes tumors of the breast varies widely among different subtypes, and distant metastasis is associated with poor survival. This study aimed to identify factors that are predictive of ...The local recurrence rate of phyllodes tumors of the breast varies widely among different subtypes, and distant metastasis is associated with poor survival. This study aimed to identify factors that are predictive of local recurrence-free survival(LRFS), distant metastasis-free survival(DMFS), and overall survival(OS) in patients with phyllodes tumors of the breast. Clinical data of all patients with a phyllodes tumor of the breast(n = 192) treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between March 1997 and December 2012 were reviewed. The Pearson χ2 test was used to investigate the relationship between clinical features of patients and histotypes of tumors. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify factors that are predictive of LRFS, DMFS, and OS. In total, 31(16.1%) patients developed local recurrence, and 12(6.3%) developed distant metastasis. For the patients who developed local recurrence, the median age at the diagnosis of primary tumor was 33 years(range, 17-56 years), and the median size of primary tumor was 6.0 cm(range, 0.8-18 cm). For patients who developed distant metastasis, the median age at the diagnosis of primary tumor was 46 years(range, 24-68 years), and the median size of primary tumor was 5.0 cm(range, 0.8-18 cm). In univariate analysis, age, size, hemorrhage, and margin status were found to be predictive factors for LRFS(P = 0.009, 0.024, 0.004, and 0.001, respectively), whereas histotype, epithelial hyperplasia, margin status, and local recurrence were predictors of DMFS(P = 0.001, 0.007, 0.007, and < 0.001, respectively). In multivariate analysis, independent prognostic factors for LRFS included age [hazard ratio(HR) = 3.045, P = 0.005], tumor size(HR = 2.668, P = 0.013), histotype(HR = 1.715, P = 0.017), and margin status(HR = 4.530, P< 0.001). Histotype(DMFS: HR = 4.409, P = 0.002; OS: HR = 4.194, P = 0.003) and margin status(DMFS: HR = 2.581, P = 0.013; OS: HR = 2.507, P = 0.020) were independent predictors of both DMFS and OS. In this cohort, y展开更多
Isolated attosecond extreme-ultraviolate(XUV)pulses are generated based on high-harmonic-generation from a neon gas cell driven by carrier-envelope phase stabilized sub-5-fs Ti:sapphire laser pulses at repetition rate...Isolated attosecond extreme-ultraviolate(XUV)pulses are generated based on high-harmonic-generation from a neon gas cell driven by carrier-envelope phase stabilized sub-5-fs Ti:sapphire laser pulses at repetition rate of 1kHz.Temporal characterization of isolated attosecond XUV pulses is demonstrated to be 160-attosecond by attosecond streaking spectroscopy.The development of attosecond source and streaking spectroscopy will allow scientists to explore the electron dynamics in matter.展开更多
BACKGROUND: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) used to be a contraindication for liver transplantation (LT). This obstacle has been delt with following the improvement of LT-related techniques and therapeutic approaches to ...BACKGROUND: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) used to be a contraindication for liver transplantation (LT). This obstacle has been delt with following the improvement of LT-related techniques and therapeutic approaches to thrombosis. But the effect of PVT on LT outcomes is still controversial. We reviewed retrospectively the outcome of LT patients with PVT as well as risk factors and surgical management according to PVT grades. METHODS: A total of 465 adult LTs were performed from December 2002 through December 2006. Operative findings and the result of preoperative ultrasonography and imaging were reviewed for PVT grading (Yerdel grading). Comparison of risk factors, variables associated with perioperative period and prognosis between recipients with and without PVT is based on the grades. RESULTS: In the 465 LTs, 42 were operatively confirmed to have PVT (9.0%) (19 recipients with grade I, 14 with grade 2, 7 with grade 3, and 2 with grade 4). Increased age and treatment of portal hypertension were associated with PVT. Grade 1 or 2 PVT was treated by direct anastomosis or single thrombectomy. In grade 3 PVT patients, the donor PV was directly anastomosed to the dilated branch of the recipient portal venous system or to the distal open superior mesenteric vein through an interposition vein graft if needed. Grade 4 PVT was managed by our modified cavoportal hemitransposition technique. The comparison between PVT patients and controls showed no significant difference in operative duration and blood transfusion (P > 0.05). The flow rate of the PV was lower in the PVT patients (48.881 +/- 12.788 cm/s) than in the controls (57.172 +/- 21.715 cm/s, P < 0.05). The PVT patients had such postoperative complications as renal failure and PV rethrombosis (P < 0.05). The 1-year survival rates in PVT and non-PVT patients were 78.6% and 76.4% respectively (P > 0.05); the 3-year survival rates were 58.8% and 56.4% respectively (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: PVT is not contraindicated for LT if it is graded. PVT recipients may have post-tra展开更多
Soil erosion is an important environmental threat in China.However,quantitative estimates of soil erosion in China have rarely been reported in the literature.In this study,soil loss potential in China was estimated b...Soil erosion is an important environmental threat in China.However,quantitative estimates of soil erosion in China have rarely been reported in the literature.In this study,soil loss potential in China was estimated by integrating satellite images,field samples,and ground observations based on the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation(RUSLE).The rainfall erosivity factor was estimated from merged rainfall data using Collocated CoKriging(ColCOK)and downscaled by geographically weighted regression(GWR).The Random Forest(RF)regression approach was used as a tool for understanding and predicting the relationship between the soil erodibility factor and a set of environment factors.Our results show that the average erosion rate in China is 1.44 t ha^(–1) yr^(–1).More than 60%of the territory in China is influenced by soil erosion limitedly,with an average potential erosion rate less than 0.1 t ha^(–1) yr^(–1).Other unused land and other forested woodlands showed the highest erosion risk.Our estimates are comparable to those of runoff plot studies.Our results provide a useful tool for soil loss assessments and ecological environment protections.展开更多
基金This work was supported in part by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China，from the High-Level Technical Personnel Training Project of Beijing Municipal Health System,China
文摘Background： No data on the incidence ofpleural effusion （PE） in Chinese patients with pulmonary embolism are available to date. The aim of the current study was to investigate the frequency of PE in a Chinese population of patients with pulmonary embolism. Methods： This was a retrospective observational single-center study. All data of computed tomography pulmonary angiography （CTPA） performed over 6-year period on adult patients with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism were analyzed. Results： From January 2008 until December 2013, PE was identified in 423 of 3141 patients （13.5%） with clinically suspected pulmonary embolism who underwent CTPA, The incidence of PE in patients with pulmonary embolism （19.9%） was significantly higher than in those without embolism （9.4%） （P 〈 0.001 ）. Majority of PEs in pulmonary embolism patients were small to moderate and were unilateral. The locations of emboli and the numbers of arteries involved, CT pulmonary obstruction index, and parenchymal abnormalities at CT were not associated with the development of PE, Conclusions： PEs are present in about one fifth of a Chinese population of patients with pulmonary embolism, which are usually small, unilateral, and unsuitable for diagnostic thoracentesis.
基金Supparted by the Science and Technol ogy Commissian of Jiangsu Province,No.BI93077Sponsored by Project No.863 of National High-Tech Research and Devel opnent Program No.7150020200.
文摘AIM To study the therapeutical effectiveness, dosage range and toxic adverse effects of domestic phosphorus 32 glass microsphere and evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS Ⅰ. Fifty two BALB/*!c tumor bearing male nude mice were allocated into treatment group( n =38) and control group( n =14). In the former group different doses of 32 P GMS were injected into the tumor mass, while in the latter 31 P GMS or no treatment was given. The experimental animals were sacrificed in batches, and then the tumors and their nearby tissues were examined by light and electron microscopy. Ⅱ. Through selective catheterization of hepatic artery, 32 P GMS was infused to 5 healthy domestic pigs in a dosage equivalent to the therapeutic dose for human being, and 31 P GMS was infused to another 5 healthy domestic pigs. Two pigs infused with contrast medium served as whole course blank controls. One pig from each group was surrendered to euthanasia at week 1, 4, 8 and 16 respectively. The ultrastructural histopath ological changes in liver tissues taken from different sites were evaluated semiquan titatively. Ⅲ. One hundred and twenty seven times of 32 P GMS intrahepatic artery interventional therapies were performed on 93 patients with hepatic carcinoma, including 79 cases of primary hepatic carcinoma and 14 cases of secondary hepatic carcinoma. 32 P GMS ( n =30), and group B, 32 P GMS and half dose of trans hepatic artery embolization (TAE) ( n =49) , and 18 patients with HCC by TAE only as control group C. Fourteen patients with secondary hepatic carcinoma were treated in the same way as group B or C. RESULTS Ⅰ. Comparing with the control group, the treatment group of tumor bearing nude mice attained the tumor inhibition rates of 59 7%-93 7% ( F =579 62, P <0 01) at 14*!d . At an absorbed dose of 7320Gy, the tumor cells were completely destroyed. When the absorbed doses ranged from 1830Gy to 3660Gy, most of the tumor cells showed the evidences of injury or necrosis, but there appeared some well differentiated tumor cells
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Comparison Research on the Mechanisms of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and their Effect on Target Organs,No.30973784)the National Basic Research Program of China,973 Program(Research on the Mechanism and Application Principles of Moxibustion,No.2009CB522900)+1 种基金the Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Program of Zhejiang Province:(Comparative Study between Electroacupuncture and Trimebutine Maleate Combined with Probiotics on Brain-Gut Axis of Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients,No.2014zb126)Science and Technology Program of Jinhua(Comparative Study between Electroacupuncture and Trimebutine Maleate Combined with Probiotics on Brain-Gut Axis of Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients,No.2014-3-046)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To compare the impacts of electroacupuncture(EA) and moxibustion(Mox) on the primary gastrointestinal symptoms and the expressions of colonic mucosa-associated neuropeptide substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide(VIP)in patients with either diarrhea-predominant or constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome(IBS-D and IBS-C,respectively).METHODS: Eighty-five IBS patients were randomly allocated to the EA and Mox groups. Zusanli(ST 36)and Shangjuxu(ST 37) were selected as acupoints for electroacupuncture or warm moxibustion treatment once a day for 14 consecutive days. Before and after the treatment sessions,a Visual Analog Pain Scale and the Bristol Stool Form Scale were used to evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms. There were four dropout cases,leaving 81 participants(41 with IBS-D and 40 with IBS-C) who volunteered to undergo colonoscopy before and after the treatment sessions. During colonoscopy,sigmoid mucosa were collected to detect SP and VIP expression using immunohistochemistry assay.RESULTS: Both EA and Mox treatments were effective at relieving abdominal pain in IBS-D and IBS-C patients. However,Mox was more effective at reducing diarrhea in IBS-D patients,whereas EA was more effective at improving constipation in IBS-C patients. EA and Mox treatments both down-regulated the abnormally increased SP and VIP expression in the colonic mucosa,with no significant difference shown between the two treatments.CONCLUSION: Both EA and Mox treatments are effective at ameliorating gastrointestinal symptoms by reducing SP and VIP expression in the colonic mucosa of IBS patients.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51773169 and 51973173)Technical Basis Scientific Research Project (Highly Thermally Conductive Non-metal Materials)+2 种基金Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (No. 2019B1515120093)Natural Science Basic Research Plan for Distinguished Young Scholars in Shaanxi Province of China (No. 2019JC-11)financially supported by Polymer Electromagnetic Functional Materials Innovation Team of Shaanxi Sanqin Scholars。
文摘This work proposes a facile fabrication strategy for thermally conductive graphite nanosheets/poly(lactic acid) sheets with ordered GNPs(o-GNPs/PLA) via fused deposition modeling(FDM) 3 D printing technology.Further combinations of o-GNPs/PLA with Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x) films prepared by vacuum-assisted filtration were carried out by "layer-by-layer stacking-hot pressing" to be the thermally conductive Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)/(oGNPs/PLA) composites with superior electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness(EMI SE).When the content of GNPs was 18.60 wt%and 4 layers of Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)(6.98 wt%) films were embedded,the in-plane thermal conductivity coefficient(λ_(Ⅱ)) and EMI SE(EMI SE_(Ⅱ)) values of the thermally conductive Ti_(3) C_(2) T_(x)/(o-GNPs/P LA) composites significantly increa sed to 3.44 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1) and 65 d B(3.00 mm),increased by 1223.1% and2066.7%,respectively,compared with λ_(Ⅱ)(0.26 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)) and EMI SE_(Ⅱ)(3 d B) of neat PLA matrix.This work offers a novel and easily route for designing and manufacturing highly thermally conductive polymer composites with superior EMI SE for broader application.
文摘The local recurrence rate of phyllodes tumors of the breast varies widely among different subtypes, and distant metastasis is associated with poor survival. This study aimed to identify factors that are predictive of local recurrence-free survival(LRFS), distant metastasis-free survival(DMFS), and overall survival(OS) in patients with phyllodes tumors of the breast. Clinical data of all patients with a phyllodes tumor of the breast(n = 192) treated at Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center between March 1997 and December 2012 were reviewed. The Pearson χ2 test was used to investigate the relationship between clinical features of patients and histotypes of tumors. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed to identify factors that are predictive of LRFS, DMFS, and OS. In total, 31(16.1%) patients developed local recurrence, and 12(6.3%) developed distant metastasis. For the patients who developed local recurrence, the median age at the diagnosis of primary tumor was 33 years(range, 17-56 years), and the median size of primary tumor was 6.0 cm(range, 0.8-18 cm). For patients who developed distant metastasis, the median age at the diagnosis of primary tumor was 46 years(range, 24-68 years), and the median size of primary tumor was 5.0 cm(range, 0.8-18 cm). In univariate analysis, age, size, hemorrhage, and margin status were found to be predictive factors for LRFS(P = 0.009, 0.024, 0.004, and 0.001, respectively), whereas histotype, epithelial hyperplasia, margin status, and local recurrence were predictors of DMFS(P = 0.001, 0.007, 0.007, and < 0.001, respectively). In multivariate analysis, independent prognostic factors for LRFS included age [hazard ratio(HR) = 3.045, P = 0.005], tumor size(HR = 2.668, P = 0.013), histotype(HR = 1.715, P = 0.017), and margin status(HR = 4.530, P< 0.001). Histotype(DMFS: HR = 4.409, P = 0.002; OS: HR = 4.194, P = 0.003) and margin status(DMFS: HR = 2.581, P = 0.013; OS: HR = 2.507, P = 0.020) were independent predictors of both DMFS and OS. In this cohort, y
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)under Grant No 2013CB922402the Instrument Developing Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No 2010004,and the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 11074298.
文摘Isolated attosecond extreme-ultraviolate(XUV)pulses are generated based on high-harmonic-generation from a neon gas cell driven by carrier-envelope phase stabilized sub-5-fs Ti:sapphire laser pulses at repetition rate of 1kHz.Temporal characterization of isolated attosecond XUV pulses is demonstrated to be 160-attosecond by attosecond streaking spectroscopy.The development of attosecond source and streaking spectroscopy will allow scientists to explore the electron dynamics in matter.
文摘BACKGROUND: Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) used to be a contraindication for liver transplantation (LT). This obstacle has been delt with following the improvement of LT-related techniques and therapeutic approaches to thrombosis. But the effect of PVT on LT outcomes is still controversial. We reviewed retrospectively the outcome of LT patients with PVT as well as risk factors and surgical management according to PVT grades. METHODS: A total of 465 adult LTs were performed from December 2002 through December 2006. Operative findings and the result of preoperative ultrasonography and imaging were reviewed for PVT grading (Yerdel grading). Comparison of risk factors, variables associated with perioperative period and prognosis between recipients with and without PVT is based on the grades. RESULTS: In the 465 LTs, 42 were operatively confirmed to have PVT (9.0%) (19 recipients with grade I, 14 with grade 2, 7 with grade 3, and 2 with grade 4). Increased age and treatment of portal hypertension were associated with PVT. Grade 1 or 2 PVT was treated by direct anastomosis or single thrombectomy. In grade 3 PVT patients, the donor PV was directly anastomosed to the dilated branch of the recipient portal venous system or to the distal open superior mesenteric vein through an interposition vein graft if needed. Grade 4 PVT was managed by our modified cavoportal hemitransposition technique. The comparison between PVT patients and controls showed no significant difference in operative duration and blood transfusion (P > 0.05). The flow rate of the PV was lower in the PVT patients (48.881 +/- 12.788 cm/s) than in the controls (57.172 +/- 21.715 cm/s, P < 0.05). The PVT patients had such postoperative complications as renal failure and PV rethrombosis (P < 0.05). The 1-year survival rates in PVT and non-PVT patients were 78.6% and 76.4% respectively (P > 0.05); the 3-year survival rates were 58.8% and 56.4% respectively (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: PVT is not contraindicated for LT if it is graded. PVT recipients may have post-tra
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41461063 and 41571339)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2018M630682)the Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Y412201430)
文摘Soil erosion is an important environmental threat in China.However,quantitative estimates of soil erosion in China have rarely been reported in the literature.In this study,soil loss potential in China was estimated by integrating satellite images,field samples,and ground observations based on the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation(RUSLE).The rainfall erosivity factor was estimated from merged rainfall data using Collocated CoKriging(ColCOK)and downscaled by geographically weighted regression(GWR).The Random Forest(RF)regression approach was used as a tool for understanding and predicting the relationship between the soil erodibility factor and a set of environment factors.Our results show that the average erosion rate in China is 1.44 t ha^(–1) yr^(–1).More than 60%of the territory in China is influenced by soil erosion limitedly,with an average potential erosion rate less than 0.1 t ha^(–1) yr^(–1).Other unused land and other forested woodlands showed the highest erosion risk.Our estimates are comparable to those of runoff plot studies.Our results provide a useful tool for soil loss assessments and ecological environment protections.
