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Research in Cold and Arid Regions
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ISSN 2949-7302 · KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. · 150 articles in the index
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The responses of various east Asian summer monsoon northern boundary indicators to monsoon intensity and their applicability
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 of the summer rainbelt in China. Currently, the definition of the EASM northern boundary can be…
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The grain size end-members of aeolian deposits and their implications in the Menyuan Basin, northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
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 Basin is characterized by extensive aeolian deposits, and the loess-paleosol sequence within the…
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Meteorological environment and risks along the Arctic Northeast Passage
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. In this study, crucial meteorological factors and their control areas along the Northeast Passage…
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Extraction of Cladophora blooms in Qinghai Lake based on multi-source satellite remote sensing images and super-resolution method
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 are predominantly distributed along the coast in patchy patterns. However, the use of medium spatial…
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Assessing the distributional response of
Climate change is profoundly reshaping species distributions, especially for ecologically important taxa like Sphagnum , which represent a key functional group responsible for carbon sequestration function in peatland ecosystems. Understanding their potential distribution is crucial for developing…
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Vegetation–Climate–Topography coupling in a cold temperate region: Evidence from the Genhe Basin (2000–2019)
Vegetation in cold temperate regions is shaped by a mix of climate pressures and terrain influences, often in uneven and place-specific ways. This study explores how vegetation, climate, and topography interact across the Genhe Basin from 2000 to 2019, using MODIS NDVI data, both station-based and…
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Synergistic effects and influencing factors of reducing atmospheric pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions in China
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 environmental and health benefits. Based on atmospheric pollutant and carbon emission data from…
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Machine learning with feature selection reveals key drivers of multi-depth soil moisture content
Soil moisture content (SMC) plays a vital role in agricultural productivity, water resource management, and ecosystem sustainability in semi-arid regions. Despite this importance, most existing machine learning models mainly rely on remote sensing data to predict the soil moisture variation in the…
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Input-output analysis of economic linkages between China and Arctic countries
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 powers, China has implemented a series of policies and guidelines aimed at Arctic resource…
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Drought adaptation strategies of
Understanding water use strategies of plants is essential for sustainable water resource management in arid and semi-arid regions. Topography significantly influences water distribution, making it vital to explore vegetation water use strategies across different slopes. Our study aimed to explore…
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Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover in the Qilian Mountains from 2000 to 2023
The Qilian Mountains (QLM) are characterized by their ecological fragility and environmental sensitivity. Vegetation, the dominant ecosystem in this region, plays a crucial role in water conservation, climate regulation and biodiversity protection. Based on fractional vegetation cover ( FVC ) data…
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Satisfaction of herdsmen with the Grassland Ecological compensation policy and its influencing factors in typical pastoral areas of Qilian Mountains
Research on grassland ecological compensation is highly significant for promoting grassland ecosystem protection and realizing sustainable development of regional animal husbandry. Herdsmen's satisfaction with the grassland ecological compensation policy has, to a certain extent, improved the…
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Freeze-thaw damage continuous constitutive of modified asphalt mixture based on the MMF model
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 accumulation theory and the particle interference effect. Considering the impact of freeze-thaw…
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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
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 rule-based classification model to delineate glacial zones during ablation periods, enabling…
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Diversity and pathogenic potential of fungal communities along elevational gradients in the Everest Glacier
Fungi are a critical member of glacier microbial communities, driving organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and forming symbiotic interactions that help sustain ecosystem stability in extreme conditions. However, the diversity, distribution characteristics, and pathogenic potential of…
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Assessment of ecological vulnerability in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Since the Mid-20th century, the impact of global change on regional ecology has become increasingly significant, especially in the aspects of climate change and land use change. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, located in the arid and semi-arid areas of northwest China, represents a typical…
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Spatiotemporal variations of dust emission in Qaidam basin during the past 40 years
The Qaidam Basin, situated on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, ranks among the highest deserts in the world. Dust derived from this basin are carried to neighboring regions by atmospheric circulation, resulting in accelerated glacier melting, earlier onset and prolonged duration monsoon, and…
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Nitrogen and phosphorus allocation strategy among dominant species' major organs in desert grassland
Allometric allocation of limiting nutrient elements at the organ level is a crucial strategy for plants to adapt to environmental changes. However, our understanding of intra- and inter-organ allocation patterns of nitrogen ( N ) and phosphorus ( P ) in desert grassland plants remains limited. A…
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Enhancing Qppq method for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins: Study case of Ouzoud basin in Morocco
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 hydrological models can be integrated with remote sensing and machine learning techniques…
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Investigation on frost heave of Beiluhe permafrost embankment based on thermal behavior with new geocell reinforcement
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 and complicates further construction. The paper aims to evaluate the uneven displacement associated…