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Spatial variability of throughfall ( i.e. the non-uniform characteristics of throughfall at different canopy positions) and its temporal persistence ( i.e. time stability) are related to the quantity and efficiency of soil moisture replenishment, and affect plant competition and community succession dynamics by affecting resource availability. We carried out a meta-analysis with 554 papers (from 2000 to 2022) retrieved from Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) based on keyword search, quantified and compared the amount, spatial heterogeneity, and temporal stability characteristics of penetrating rain in different climate zones and plant functional types. Our results that throughfall proportion was lower in arid regions (72.0%±13.6%) than humid (75.1%±9.3%) and semi-humid areas (79.9%±10.4%). Cold climates had lower values (74.1%±14.6%) than temperate (74.2%±7.5%) and tropical climates (80.9%±14.6%). Shrubs (68.9%±14.9%) generally had lower throughfall proportion than trees (76.7%±9.1%). Broad-leaved trees (75.2%±11.1%) and conifers (75.1%±9.9%) showed similar throughfall proportions, as did evergreen (76.7%±10.0%) and deciduous species (74.7%±11.9%). Additionally, spatial variability (coefficient of variation) did not significantly differ across rainfall zones, temperature zones, or vegetation types. The spatial distribution of throughfall was relatively stable. Canopy structure was the dominant factor affecting temporal stability of throughfall. However, there was a lack of comparison between typical geographic units ( i.e. spatial units with basically consistent geographical environmental conditions) at various temporal scales. Future research should expand upwards to the summary of global spatial scale rules and downwards to the analysis of process based temporal scale mechanisms, to depict the dynamic distribution of penetrating rain and unify observation standards to enhance comparability of different studies, in order to efficiently promote research on canopy penetrating rain and provide ecological and hydrological basis for protecting nature, managing artificial activities, and restoring degraded ecosystems.

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Mining causes severe damage to soil ecosystems. Vegetation restoration in abandoned mine areas is an inevitable requirement for sustainable development. Soil microbes, as the most active component of soil organic matter, play a crucial role in the transformation of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and other elements. They are often used as indicators to assess the extent of vegetation restoration in ecologically fragile areas. However, the impacts of vegetation restoration on soil microbial community structure in mining areas at the global scale remains largely unknown. Based on 310 paired observations from 44 papers, we employed the meta-analysis approach to examine the influence of vegetation restoration on soil microbial abundance and biomass in mining area. The results indicated that vegetation restoration significantly promotes soil microbial biomass in mining areas. In comparison to bare soil, vegetation restoration leads to a significant 95.1% increase in soil microbial biomass carbon and a 87.8% increase in soil microbial biomass nitrogen. The abundance of soil bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes are significantly increased by 1005.4%, 472.4%, and 177.7%, respectively. Among various vegetation restoration types, the exclusive plan-ting of trees exhibits the most pronounced promotion effect on soil microbial biomass and population, which results in a significant increase of 540.3% in soil fungi and 104.5% in actinomycetes, along with a respective enhancement of 110.3% and 106.4% in microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen. Model selection results revealed that soil satura-ted water content and vegetation restoration history contribute most significantly to the abundance of soil bacteria and fungi. Soil available nitrogen has the most significant impact on the abundance of actinomycetes and microbial biomass carbon, while soil available phosphorus emerges as a crucial factor affecting microbial biomass nitrogen. This research could contribute to understanding the relationship between vegetation restoration and the structure of soil microbial communities in mining areas, and providing scientific support for determining appropriate vegetation restoration types in mining areas.

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The significance of resilience, an attribute that remains underexplored within the context of open data, holds immense potential for shaping long-term advantage in the sustainability. This research aims to underscore the importance of incorporating resilience considerations in the establishment and sustenance of ecosystems specifically designed to foster open government data. Through a case study conducted in Taiwan, this paper showcases the integration of an ecosystem and platform model, facilitating a more resilient and sustainable Open Government Data (OGD) system, particularly attuned to adaptative responses in the face of systemic shocks and crises. This paper emphasizes the critical role of a supportive ecosystem, a well-designed open data platform, and a user-friendly interface in realizing the full potential of open government data and open data initiatives. These interconnected factors necessitate careful consideration and strategic development to achieve successful outcomes. By (1) presenting a case study of Taiwan to exemplify the fusion of OGD ecosystem and platform models, and (2) offering insights into the design of an OGD ecosystem from a resilience perspective, this paper contributes to the existing literature. This holistic approach allows for the integration of diverse perspectives, stakeholders, and knowledge sources, fostering resilience and adaptability within the OGD landscape.

This paper briefly summarizes the importance, current situation and existing problems of earthquake science popularization in primary and secondary schools, and focuses on the development path of earthquake science popularization based on STEAM education concept. On the basis of clarifying the main purpose, service target group of earthquake science popularization education, and effective popular science content and form, this paper applies the concept of STEAM education to propose the effective path of earthquake science popularization in primary and secondary schools. Taking the junior high school section as an example to make a specific case analysis, this paper suggests to build an earthquake science popularization ecosystem from the perspective of STEAM education. STEAM education is an interdisciplinary education concept that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, emphasizing the integration of disciplines. It is a new form of learning in which taking projects as the main line, teachers as the lead, and students as the main body. This study argues that STEAM education needs to be integrated into the earthquake science popularization, and a high-quality science education system should be constructed, covering both on- and off-campus educational activities and active learning ability, so as to create an ecosystem suitable for the development of science popularization education.