Optimized ultrasonic assisted flavonoids extraction from an annual desert plant of Agriophyllum squarrosum and its implications for natural antimicrobial agent
August 2025
Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum), a pioneering annual plant thriving in deserts and sandy regions throughout the Asian interior, is believed to be a potential food and forage crop due to its significant...
Resolving changes in a Himalayan glacier (Drang Drung) using the SAR polarimetric technique
Available online 30 August 2025
The Himalayas boast one of the most extensive mountain glacier systems globally, often called the "Water Tower of Asia". Distinguished by their diverse topography and morphology, Himalayan glaciers...
The freezing effect evaluation of artificial ground freezing base on the longitudinal temperature rise rate
Available online 9 August 2025
Accurate evaluation of freezing effects is the primary requirement of artificial ground freezing (AGF) methods. However, the traditional solution method relies too much on temperature measuring pipes'...
Sediment particle size characteristics and their relationship with soil nutrients at the southern edge of the Hobq Desert
Available online 6 August 2025
The ecological environment of the desert-oasis transition zone on the southern edge of the Hobq Desert is highly sensitive and plays a key role in regional comprehensive management of desertification...
Freeze-thaw damage continuous constitutive of modified asphalt mixture based on the MMF model
Available online 29 July 2025
A modified asphalt mixture was prepared using polystyrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS) and waste tire rubber powder (WTRP), with the asphalt mixture ratio optimized based on the particle...
Extraction of Cladophora blooms in Qinghai Lake based on multi-source satellite remote sensing images and super-resolution method
Available online 26 July 2025
Cladophora blooms, a type of large filamentous green algae, have garnered considerable attention in recent years due to their substantial outbreaks associated with climate change. Cladophora blooms...
Enhancing Qppq method for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins: Study case of Ouzoud basin in Morocco
Available online 25 July 2025
As a result of no direct measurement data, accurate stream flow prediction in ungauged basins has remained a challenge in water resource management and flood forecasting. To meet this challenge, advanced...
Influence of river vegetation on sediment transport and erosion mitigation: A review
Available online 18 July 2025
Natural river systems are essential for conveying water, sediments, and organic material from upstream catchments to downstream reaches. One of the key processes influencing channel morphology is bedload...
Spatiotemporal distribution of seasonal snow density in the Northern Hemisphere based on in situ observation
June 2025
The snow density is a fundamental variable of the snow physical evolution processes, which can reflect the snowpack condition due to the thermal and gravitational compaction. Snow density is a bridge...
Analysis of snow cover variability and spatial difference in the High Mountain Asia
June 2025
The High Mountain Asia (HMA) is a prominent global mountain system characterized by an average altitude exceeding 4,000 m, intricate topography, and significant spatial variability in climatic conditions....
Projected evolution of the Qiyi Glacier in the Qilian Mountains using the PyGEM with the calibration of glaciological mass balance
June 2025
Owing to glacial retreat and associated future runoff variations, major concerns have been raised over the sustainability of water resources in the Qilian Mountains. Based on the Python Glacier Evolution...
Comparison of two data fusion methods from Sentinel-3 and Himawari-9 data for snow cover monitoring in mountainous areas
June 2025
Snow cover in mountainous areas is characterized by high reflectivity, strong spatial heterogeneity, rapid changes, and susceptibility to cloud interference. However, due to the limitations of a single...
Identification and assessment of avalanche hazards in Aerxiangou section of Duku expressway in TianShan mountainous region based on unmanned aerial vehicle photography
June 2025
In this study, avalanches in the Aerxiangou section of the Duku Expressway in the Tianshan Mountain area of Xinjiang were taken as the research object, and 92 avalanches were accurately identified through...
Synergistic effects and influencing factors of reducing atmospheric pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions in China
Available online 18 June 2025
Atmospheric pollutants and greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide share common roots, sources, and processes. Promoting the synergistic reduction of carbon dioxide and air pollutants offers numerous...
Analysis of the influence of sudden significant temperature fluctuations on geotechnical masses and lining in cold-region tunnels
Available online 14 June 2025
To systematically investigate the short-term consequences of sudden temperature fluctuations and address the challenges of frost damage in extreme environments, this study examined tunnel entrances...
Input-output analysis of economic linkages between China and Arctic countries
Available online 10 June 2025
In the context of climate change, the growing cost-efficiency of Arctic shipping routes is expected to enhance maritime activities between China and Arctic countries. As one of the world's leading trade...
Climate changes in Northern Da Xing'anling Mountains since 1980 and their response to El Niño
Available online 10 June 2025
The Northern Da Xing'anling Mountains are an important ecological barrier in China and are highly sensitive to global climate change. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the climate change characteristics...
Investigation on frost heave of Beiluhe permafrost embankment based on thermal behavior with new geocell reinforcement
Available online 7 June 2025
Frost heave phenomenon poses significant geohazard, threatening the safety of the infrastructure in cold regions as a result of freezing-thawing cycles. This threat the destabilizes the environment...
Sentinel 1A data-based glacier facies identification, mass balance and its response to climate change: A focus on benchmark glaciers of the North Western Himalaya
Available online 6 June 2025
This study presents an eight-year (2016–2023) analysis of Northwestern Himalayan benchmark glaciers using Sentinel-1A dual-polarized Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and a refined linear decision...
Analysis of new characteristics of temperature change in the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin from 1991 to 2020
Available online 31 May 2025
Based on ERA5-Land hourly temperature reanalysis (1991–2020), this study quantifies spatiotemporal warming patterns in the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin (YZRB) through EOF analysis, extreme indices (ETCCDI),...
Developing elite lines with synchronous emergence rate and strong seedling vigor for sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) cultivation
Available online 31 May 2025
Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum (L.) Moq.), an annual herbaceous species of Amaranthaceae, is a potential and climate-resilient crop. Its bet-hedging strategy in seed germination and/or seedling...
Satisfaction of herdsmen with the Grassland Ecological compensation policy and its influencing factors in typical pastoral areas of Qilian Mountains
Available online 24 May 2025
Research on grassland ecological compensation is highly significant for promoting grassland ecosystem protection and realizing sustainable development of regional animal husbandry. Herdsmen's satisfaction...
Meteorological environment and risks along the Arctic Northeast Passage
Available online 23 May 2025
With rapid warming in the Arctic region, the navigability of the Arctic has improved in recent decades. Except for the sea ice, meteorological conditions are also very important for navigation safety....
The grain size end-members of aeolian deposits and their implications in the Menyuan Basin, northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 22 May 2025
The northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is located at the intersection of the Asian monsoons and Westerlies, serving as a significant site for studying atmospheric circulation variations. The Menyuan...
The responses of various east Asian summer monsoon northern boundary indicators to monsoon intensity and their applicability
Available online 22 May 2025
The expansion and contraction of the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) northern boundary serve as a key indicator of its intensity variations and exert profound influences on the formation and movement...