Abstract: Objective　To explore the tolerance of Aedes albopictus to typical insecticides and mutations in its knockdown resistance (kdr) and acetylcholinesterase number one (ace-1) genes in Hainan Province. Methods　Ae. albopictus larvae were collected from Danzhou, Sanya, Qiongzhong, Qionghai, Changjiang, and Wanning in Hainan Province in 2020 and 2021 to assess their resistance to 10 insecticides. Surviving samples from the resistance tests were examined for mutations in genes encoding acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) using DNA Sanger sequencing. Results　The 24-hour corrected mortality rates of adult Ae. albopictus in different areas of Hainan to deltamethrin (0.03%), permethrin (0.40%), Beta-cypermethrin (0.40%), Beta-cypermethrin (0.08%), and lambda-cyhalothrin (0.07%) ranged from 5.56% to 83.33%, 29.89% to 92.22%, 26.67% to 97.78%, 11.11% to 88.89%, and 40.00% to 83.33%, respectively. The mortality rates after 24-hour exposure to propoxur (0.05%), bendiocarb (0.20%), malathion (0.50%), fenitrothion (0.20%), and chlorpyrifos (2.00%) ranged from 94.89% to 100.00%, among which the Ae.albopictus population from Changjiang showed a mortality rate of 97.78% to propoxur, and populations from Sanya, Wanning, and Qionghai showed mortality rates of 94.89%, 96.67%, and 96.67% to malathion respectively. The mortality rate of Ae.albopictus populations in Sanya and Qionghai to fenitrothion was 97.78%, while in other populations, it was 100.00%. Sequencing results showed that the kdr gene exhibited a mutation solely at locus 1534, featuring four alleles: wild-type TTC/F and the mutant types TGT(TGC)/C, TCC/S, and TTG/L with the mutation frequencies of 40.47%, 22.25%, 36.44%, and 0.85%, respectively. There are seven types of these mutations: wild-type homozygotes F/F, wild-type/mutant heterozygotes F/C, F/S, and F/L, mutant heterozygotes S/C, and wild-type homozygotes C/C and S/S, with mutation frequencies of 19.92%, 6.78%, 32.63%, 1.69%, 11.44%, 13.14%, and 14.41%, respectively. Notably, No related amino acid mutations were detected at position 119 of the ace-1 gene. Conclusions　The Ae.albopictus populations in various areas of Hainan Province have developed a high resistance to pyrethroid insecticides such as deltamethrin, permethrin, beta-cypermethrin, and beta-cyfluthrin, but are sensitive or possibly resistant to carbamates and organophosphates insecticides. The resistance gene mutations mainly occur at position 1 534 of the kdr gene, suggesting that its mutation frequency could be a significant factor contributing to resistance in Ae. albopictus in Hainan.

Abstract: Objective　To understand the level of Aedes aegypti resistance in Hainan and to provide a reference for developing local preventive and control measures against the dengue vector Ae. aegypti. Methods In 2020, Aedes aegypti larvae and pupae were collected from Danzhou and Changjiang in Hainan Province and reared to the first filial generation (F1). The adult mosquito contact tube method was used to determine the resistance of Aedes aegypti to commonly used insecticides. The allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR) was used to detect the mutations in V1016G and F1534C knockdown resistance (kdr) gene in Aedes aegypti. Results There was no significant difference in the knockdown rate of Ae. aegypti from Changjiang and Danzhou after 1 hour of exposure to four pyrethroids insecticides, namely deltamethrin (0.03%), permethrin (0.40%), beta-cypermethrin (0.04%) and lambda-cyhalothrin (0.02%). However, the 24-hour mortality rates of Ae. aegypti from Changjiang and Danzhou city were 95.56%, 85.56%, 81.11%, 48.89% and 94.44%, 68.60%, 61.11%, 30.00%, respectively. Except for deltamethrin (0.03%), the other differences were statistically significant. Aedes aegypti in Changjiang showed 100.00% mortality to propoxur (0.03%) and bendiocarb (0.20%), while in Danzhou, these rates were 100.00% and 98.89%, respectively. Ae. aegypti both from Changjiang and Danzhou showed 100.00% mortality to malathion (1.50%) and chlorpyrifos (0.80%), and mortality rates to 0.25% fenthion were 100.00% and 98.89%, respectively. V1016G and F1534C mutations were found in Ae. aegypti from Danzhou and Changjiang with mutation frequencies of 12.50% (20/160) and 97.50% (156/160), showing significant differences (χ2=233.54, P<0.001). In Changjiang, Aedes aegypti exhibited both V1016G and F1534C mutations with frequencies of 20.00% and 100.00%, respectively, whereas in Danzhou, only F1534C mutations occurred with a frequency of 98.75%. Conclusions Ae. aegypti in Hainan Province exhibited varying levels of resistance to four insecticides: deltamethrin, permethrin, beta-cypermethrin, and lambda-cyhalothrin, but showed sensitivity to propoxur, bendiocarb, malathion, and chlorpyrifos. The primary knockdown resistance gene mutation was F1534C.

The biological mineralization,which widely occurs in the nature.is a biological mineralization process.The remarkable characteristic of biological mineralization is that organic substances play template function for the inorganic materials formation.The resulted inorganic materials have definite shape.size and texture;it is well-known that biominerals are distinguished by a complexity of form well-suited to their functions.The formation of inorganic materials with special structure and properties is controlled by organic templates through biomimetic synthesis.Polymer iS one of the most applicable organic templates which control the nucleation,growth,and alignment of inorganic particles to produce Organic,inorganic hybrids with multistep architecture,special morphology and good properties in mild conditions. The progress of polymer application in biomimetic syntIlesis is reviewed.Problems and a perspective in this research field are alSO discussed

Objective　To explore the application of time series models based on meteorological factors in the population density of Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of dengue fever in Hainan Province. Methods　The density of Aedes albopictus in different habitats in 18 cities and counties of Hainan Province from 2017 to 2022 was monitored monthly using the double-mosquito net trapping index and the Breteau index. Mann-Kendall trend test was used to analyze the temporal trends of the two density indices; Spearman's correlation analysis was employed to assess the correlation strength between each meteorological factor and the two indexes, eliminating unrelated variables, and further selecting the final variables through the full-subset regression method. Three time-series models were constructed for the two density indices, with root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), and other accuracy metrics used to determine the optimal model; predictions for the density indices for 2023-2024 were made. All statistical analyses were performed in R (4.3.1). Results　The net trapping and Breteau indices showed an overall decrease over the years (Z-values of Mann-Kendall trend test were -6.15 and -4.03, respectively, and P<0.05). The meteorological factor most strongly associated with the trap index was the monthly average minimum temperature; monthly mean minimum temperature and monthly mean relative humidity were strongly correlated with the Breteau index. Based on various evaluation indicators, the multivariate time series model demonstrated the highest accuracy. The study predicts one to two peaks in both the trap index and Breteau Index for the years 2023 and 2024, with peak periods occurring between June to September and May to September, respectively. The predicted value for 2023 aligns with the measured value, demonstrating outstanding predictive accuracy. Conclusions　This study has introduced meteorological factors into the seasonal time series model, allowing for more accurate predictions of the density of Aedes albopictus in Hainan Province from 2023 to 2024, providing a model framework for the prevention and control of dengue fever in Hainan Province.

Objective: To understand the relationship between eye strain and eye health behavior in college students learning at home during the period of COVID-19 epidemic, and to provide a scientific reference for improving the hygiene of using eyes among the college students. Methods: A cross sectional study and stratified cluster sampling was used to select 2 671 college students from 8 colleges in Anhui Province during the March 1st to July 1st in 2020, and an online questionnaire was survey included general information,eye strain,and daily eye health behavior. Results: The prevalence of eye strain in college students was 69.64%. Multivariable Logistic regression analysis showed that eye strain was correlated with gender, myopia, siesta habit, staying up until 2:00 am, and the use of eye liquid, with OR values(95% CI ) were 0.64(0.53-0.76), 1.77(1.42- 2.20 ),0.71(0.59-0.86), 1.39(1.17-1.65), and 2.18(1.71-2.79), respectively. There was no correlation among daily outdoor activity time, daytime reading time and the occurrence of eye strain( P >0.05). Conclusion During the period of COVID-19 epidemic, eye strain among college students is common. The daily eye health behavior is related to the occurrence of eye strain. Under the special learning context, eye care measures should be encouraged specifically.

Objective: To explore the interaction effects and possible sex differences in childhood emotional overeating and polygenic influences on adolescent pubertal timing and tempo. Methods: In March 2016 (T0), all participants were recruited from grades 1 to 3 from two primary school of Bengbu, Anhui Province using cluster sampling, and follow up surveys were conducted once per year (T1, T2, T3). Emotional overeating was assessed at T1 and pubertal development was assessed annually (breast Tanner stage in girls and testicular volume in boys). The nonlinear growth model was used to estimate pubertal timing and tempo. Polygenic risk scores were calculated based on 17 SNPs for early pubertal timing. Hierarchical linear regression was performed to examine the interaction effects between childhood emotional overeating and polygenic risk scores on pubertal timing and tempo. Results: The complete data of 896 children were analyzed, including 373 boys (41.60%) and 523 girls (58.40%). A total of 203 (22.7%) children reported emotional overeating behavior at T1. After adjusting for several variables including early life adversity, delivery mode, and birthweight, only emotional overeating was associated with accelerated pubertal tempo among girls with a high genetic risk (B=0.19, 95%CI=0.07~0.32， P<0.01), although there was no association with pubertal timing (B=0.14, 95%CI=-0.12~0.41，P=0.28). In girls with a low genetic risk and boys, no evidence was found to support interaction effects between childhood emotional overeating and polygenic influences on pubertal timing and tempo (P＞0.05). Conclusion Emotional overeating was associated with a faster pubertal tempo in girls who had a high genetic risk of early pubertal development.

Objective To explore the effects of comprehensive psychological nursing intervention on patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma during radiotherapy, so as to provide references for alleviating their physical and mental pain and to improve their quality of life. Methods From July 2016 to April 2017, a total of 124 cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients treated by radiotherapy from a ClassⅢGrade A hospital were recruited in the research, of which 63 cases from July to December 2016 were assigned as control group and 61 cases from January to April 2017 were assigned as intervention group. Routine nursing care was provided in the control group. On the basis of the routine nursing, individual combined with group intervention was applied in the intervention group according to the psychological and behavioral interventions before and during radiotherapy. The nursing intervention lasted from the beginning of the first radiotherapy till the end of the therapy course in both groups. By the end of the therapy, all the patients were investigated with Distress Thermometer (DT) and the short Quality of Life Scale for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma with 13 items (QOL-NPC13). Results The scores of DT in the control group and the intervention group were (8.08±0.58) and (5.30±1.11) respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (t=19.316,P<0.001). The scores of body function, psychological spirit, social relationship, toxic side effect and the quality of life of the intervention group were all higher than those of the control group, the differences were statistically significant (Z=-4.674,-7.894,-4.755,-4.842,-8.114; P< 0.001). Conclusions Comprehensive psychological nursing intervention is helpful to relieve the psychological pain and improve the quality of life in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy.

Parkinson′s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that exhibits an escalating prevalence with advancing age. The management of PD adheres to a comprehensive therapeutic approach integrating pharmacological interventions, surgical procedures, rehabilitative exercises, and supportive care measures. In recent years, with the deepened understanding of the pathogenesis underlying PD, non-invasive neuromodulation therapy is heralding a new frontier in the clinical diagnosis and management of PD.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the relationship between traditional bullying, cyberbullying and depression in adolescents, with the involvement frequency and different roles considered.

METHODSA stratified cluster sampling method was used to randomly select 5 726 middle school students in three cities of Anhui province in December 2013. Those students were surveyed by self-designed questionnaire of adolescent health-related behaviors in Anhui province. Self-reports on the general demographic information, physical, verbal, relational bullying and cyberbullying involvement and depression were collected. Additionally, the items assessing depression were based on Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). The chi-square test used to compare prevalent rates of bullying involvement and depression in different groups of students with different demographic features. Multinomial logistic regressions were performed to explore the relationships between all four types of bullying and depression, after controlling confounders.

RESULTSWe got a final effective sample of 5 726 student. The response rate was 99.4% in this study. Among 5 726 adolescents, the prevalence rates of bullying in the last two months were 23.4% (1 339/5 726) physically, 55.0% (3 147/5 726) verbally, 34.2% (1 958/5 726) socially, and 8.9% (512/5 726) electronically. The prevalence rate of depression was 64.8% (3 711/5 726). The detection rate was higher in participants who involved in physical, verbal, relational, and cyber bullying than those who not involved in bullying. After controlling the confounding factors, the different frequency and role of verbal and relational bullying were risk factors of depression (OR = 1.42-3.71, all P values < 0.001). As for physical bullying, except for occasional bully-victims (OR = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.79-1.49), others were more likely to be depressed than noninvolved students. (OR = 1.40-7.84, all P values < 0.001). Frequent involvement in cyberbullying as bullies and (or) victims were more likely to be depressed than noninvolved students (OR = 2.30-4.55, all P values < 0.001), but occasional involvement in cyberbullying as bullies and (or) victims were not the risk factors of adolescents' depression (OR = 1.39, 95% CI:0.97-1.99; OR = 1.58, 95% CI: 0.88-2.82; OR = 1.50, 95% CI:0.82-2.74).

CONCLUSIONInvolvement in physical, verbal, relational, and cyberbullying were risk factors for depression among adolescent students.

Adolescent ; Bullying ; Depression ; Humans ; Internet ; Logistic Models ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors ; Students ; Surveys and Questionnaires

Objective:To understand the iodine nutritional status of key population and its correlation with water iodine and salt iodine in Hainan Province, and to provide scientific basis for iodine supplement.Methods:According to the "National Water Iodine Content Survey Program for Drinking Water" and the "National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Surveillance Program (2016)", surveys on water iodine and iodine nutritional status of key populations in 21 cities (counties, districts) in Hainan Province in 2017 and 2018 were conducted. Water samples, urine samples at random and home salt samples of children aged 8 - 10 years old and pregnant women were collected to detect water iodine, urinary iodine and salt iodine. At the same time, the thyroid volume of children was measured by B-mode ultrasound, and the goiter rate was calculated. According to the geographical location, Hainan Province was divided into 3 areas: central mountainous, western coastal and eastern coastal, the results of water iodine, salt iodine and urinary iodine in different areas were compared and analyzed. Water iodine was detected by "Water Iodine Detection Method Suitable for Iodine Deficiency and High Iodine Areas" recommended by National Reference Laboratory for Iodine Deficiency Disorders; urinary iodine was detected by arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry; salt iodine was detected by direct titration.Results:A total of 2 566 water samples were detected, and the median water iodine was 6.0 μg/L. A total of 4 220 urine samples of children were detected, the median urinary iodine was 170.0 μg/L (appropriate range was 100 - 199 μg/L), the goiter rate was 0.09% (4/4 220). A total of 2 124 urine samples of pregnant women were detected, the median urinary iodine was 120.7 μg/L (appropriate range was 150 - 249 μg/L). A total of 6 344 salt samples were detected, coverage rate of iodized salt, qualified rate of iodized salt and consumption rate of qualified iodized salt were 97.76% (6 202/6 344), 97.47% (6 045/6 202), and 95.29% (6 045/6 344), respectively. In central mountainous, western coastal and eastern coastal areas, medians water iodine were 3.3, 6.5, and 6.5 μg/L, respectively, the difference was statistically significant ( H = 13.721, P < 0.01); the consumption rates of qualified iodized salt were 97.86% (1 833/1 873), 90.52% (1 613/1 782), and 96.65% (2 599/2 689), respectively, the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 = 71.217, P < 0.01); the medians urinary iodine of children were 182.4, 160.1, and 167.4 μg/L, respectively; the medians urinary iodine of pregnant women were 120.1, 117.7, and 103.9 μg/L, respectively. There was a positive correlation between urinary iodine in children and pregnant women and salt iodine ( r = 0.394, 0.657, P < 0.05). Conclusions:The iodine nutrition of children in Hainan Province is generally at an appropriate level, and pregnant women are at risk of iodine deficiency. There is a positive correlation between urinary iodine in children and pregnant women and salt iodine. The prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency disorders should focus on strengthening iodine nutrition monitoring of pregnant women.