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In view of the intensification of global climate change and the increase of polar human activities, the Antarctic and its ecosystem are facing unprecedented changes. The continuing concern of the international community to mitigate and adapt to these changes has prompted an ongoing call for an ecosystem-based approach to manage human activities in the Antarctic. In many sea areas around the world, Marine Spatial Planning has become an effective way to transform this concept into management practice, which could be a new tool for the comprehensive management of polar oceans. The Fildes Peninsula is the largest ice-free area in the Antarctic, which is characterised by high density of scientific research stations, abundant human activities and rich biodiversity. It is an ideal research area for the study of Antarctic ecological conservation, human activities and spatial management. Combining with the 36th Chinese Antarctic scientific expedition, the environmental characteristics of Fildes Peninsula, such as natural environment, biological distribution and regional protection, were systematically summarised; the main human activities and their environmental impacts, such as Antarctic station-based activities, Ant‐ arctic tourism, sea and air traffic, and commercial fishing were briefly analysed. On this basis, a practical study of Marine Spatial Planning on the Fildes Peninsula was carried out, and a zoning system consisting of 3 "first-level functional zones" and 10 "second-level functional zones" was proposed to realize effective protection of fragile ecological environment and scientific management of human activities in the Antarctic. It provides reference for the application of marine spatial planning in larger scale and wider scope in the Antarctic region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The Pisha sandstone area has been subject to highly intense soil erosion in the semi-arid regions in China, particularly in the reaches of the Yellow River. The typical area of Pisha sandstone is characterized by the soil nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) nutrient characteristics, indicating the ecologically fragile rock with the water infiltration. Therefore, it is very necessary to explore the influencing factors behind the restoration of degraded vegetation and ecological environment in this area. In this study, the study area was located in Zhungeer Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. The Shibu Ertai-gully, Er Laohuo-gully and Tela-gully were used to represent the exposed, the soil-covered, and the sand-covered Pisha sandstone area, respectively. A total of 17 soil profiles were collected from the mouth to the head of three gullies with 5, 8, and 4 profiles, respectively, depending on the length of the catchment. Nine sampling points were selected at the different slope positions in each section. The soil samples were collected from a total of 153 sampling points. After that, the soil samples from 0-20 cm soil layers were tested for nitrogen and phosphorus to determine the levels of Total Nitrogen (TN), Ammonia Nitrogen (AN), Nitrate nitrogen (Ni), Total Phosphorus (TP), and Active Phosphorus (AP). A correlation analysis was carried out on the distribution characteristics of soil nitrogen and phosphorus contents in the study areas. The results are indicated as follows. 1) The soil N and P contents were ranged from 0.24-1.39 g/kg for TN, 5.07-30.70 mg/kg for AN, 0.76-5.87 mg/kg for Ni, 0.10-0.57 g/kg for TP and 0.97-7.63 mg/kg for AP. 2) The maximum content of soil N and P nutrient was found in the soil-covered Pisha sandstone area, followed by the sand-covered Pisha sandstone area, and the minimum in the bare Pisha sandstone area. The AN, Ni and AP contents of soil N and P were more significant than the TN and TP contents. The correlation coefficients for the soil AN, Ni, and AP content within the same type of Pisha sandstone area were ranged from 0.45 to 0.95. The correlation between the active nutrients was relatively stronger than the full amount of nutrients in the context of the totals as a whole. 3) The levels of soil TN, AN, Ni, TP, and AP were much higher at the top and bottom of the slope than those at the slope surface (upper part, middle, and lower part of the slope) in the same type area of the Pisha sandstone soils. The soil AN, Ni, and AP nutrient contents were relatively higher on the shaded slopes, compared with the sunny slopes in the same type of Pisha sandstone. Consequently, some suggestions can be given during the ecological restoration of the area to choose reasonable ecological management, according to the characteristics of the nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient content levels of the different types of Pisha sandstone soils. This finding can provide a sound reference for the ecological restoration in the Pisha sandstone region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective To understand the death level among the residents in Yunlong district of Xuzhou city and its leading causes in order to provide the scientific basis for formulating the preventive and control measures. Methods The death data of residents in Yunlong district during 2014 were performed the classification and coding according to the international classification of diseases-10 (ICD-10). The statistical analysis was performed by adopting the Death Reg 2005 death causes analysis software. Results The registered population in Yunlong district of Xuzhou city during 2014 were 325 782 people, 1 946 cases of death were reported with the mortality rate of 597.33/100 000, the standardized rate was 406.32/100 000. The main death causes were heart diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, malignant neoplasm, respiratory diseases, injury and poisoning, which accounted for 84.12% (1 637/1 946) of total death toll. Conclusion The chronic non-infectious diseases are the main death causes among residents in Yunlong district of Xuzhou city. The health education and behavioral intervention intensity should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of chronic non-infectious diseases, thus reduce the death rate of residents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]