Effects of propylparaben on fecundity and lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

Parabensare are widely used as preservatives in cosmetics, foods and pharmaceutical products. Although parabens have generally been considered safe, several studies have cautioned that parabens have estrogenic or endocrine-disrupting properties. With the present study, the effects of four concentrations of propylparabens (200, 500, 1000, and 2000 mg L^?1) on fecundity, development and the lifespan of Drosophila melanogaster have been investigated. Decreased daily mean egg production was found in all exposure groups. In addition, the 100 mg L^?1 treatment significantly shortened egg-to-prepupa time and extended flies lifespan, consistent with a significant reduction in malonyldialdehyde (MDA) level and an increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities. The 200 mg L^?1 treatment prolonged egg-to-prepupa time and decreased flies lifespan significantly, being consistent with a significant increase in MDA level and reduction in SOD activities.     

HCHs and DDTs in salt marsh plants (Scirpus) from the Yangtze estuary and nearby coastal areas, China

HCHs and DDTs in salt marsh plants taken from intertidal flats in the Yangtze estuary and coastal area in April and July 2002 were determined by GC-ECD. A significant seasonal effect was observed for HCHs and DDTs in sources and concentration levels in different sample types including above-ground tissues and roots as well as the whole plants and rhizospheric sediments. The results indicated that the concentration of t-HCH was higher in the above-ground tissues than in their roots in April; however, the partitioning of DDTs between contaminated sediments and the roots showed the higher concentrations of t-DDT in their roots. HCHs and DDTs concentration levels were higher in above-ground tissues than in roots in July. BCFs of HCHs and DDTs exhibited lower values with higher levels of contaminants in sediments, and higher values with lower levels in sediments.     

Sorption of small metabolites of nonylphenol polyethoxylates in single and complex systems on aquatic suspended particulate matter

Sorption of nonylphenol (NP), nonylphenol monoethoxylate (NP1EO) and nonylphenol diethoxylate (NP2EO) as well as their binary and ternary mixtures were studied and compared on three simulated suspended particulate matters (SPMs). Sorption dynamics of NP on the three SPMs could be divided into two phases, the rapid sorption phase and the slow sorption phase. A third phase, 'apparent desorption' occurred before the slow sorption phase for NP1EO and NP2EO as well as for all mixtures. Initial sorption rate increased with the OC% content of the SPMs. At low concentration, the sorption of NP, NP1EO and NP2EO (only at low concentration for 3# SPM) followed linear isotherm on the three SPMs. The linear Kd value of NP or NP1EO increased with the OC% content of SPM. In mixtures, sorption of NP, NP1EO and NP2EO increased significantly, and a 'critical point', after which sorption increased significantly, was observed in certain sorption isotherms.     

Using Multi-destination ZTCM to Evaluate the Recreational Values of Cultural Sights: An Application to Jiayuguan,China

Abstract

This study explained the importance of environmental protection in tourism development and illustrated the relationship between recreational resource valuation and environmental consideration. We compare different models of travel cost method and reiterates long-time existing problems of multi-destination and treats of time opportunity cost (TOC). Taking Jiayuguan’s cultural sights as an example, we establish an updated method called multidestination zonal tourism cost method to evaluate the recreational values (RVs) of selected three cultural sights. We divide trip packages of Jiayuguan’s tourists into 11 portfolios. Each portfolio can be seen as a separate commodity, and each commodity has its own demand curve. According to demand curves we can calculate consumer surplus (CS) of different portfolios of tourist destinations and later we sum up the total travel costs (including travel expenditure and TOC) and CS to come to the RVs of each portfolio. We then apply suitable proportions to calculate the RVs between different destinations in the portfolio. In the end, we add up all the RVs calculated for the objective destination. Using this method, we draw conclusions that Jiayuguan’s RV in 2006 includes national and international values, summing up to 738.4762 million yuan. The tourist expenditure, CS and TOC of Jiayuguan is proportionating 62.96, 32.28 and 4.76%, respectively. This study is also an example of non-market valuation of cultural tourism resources.     

武汉城市住宅室内空气质量现状调查与研究

通过对武汉城市住宅室内装修情况及室内空气质量的调查,反映了武汉城市住宅室内装修的总体特征及室内空气质量的现状,探讨了室内装修影响室内空气质量的主要因素。     

Thermal risk analysis of cumene hydroperoxide in the presence of alkaline catalysts

Many studies have been performed to clarify the basic thermal runaway hazards and kinetics of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) decomposition. However, materials that are incompatible with CHP have not been clearly identified. Alkaline solutions have been used as a catalyst to form dimethylphenyl carbinol (DMPC) and dicumyl peroxide (DCPO); however, these solutions also affect the reaction and storage temperature of CHP. In this study, thermal calorimeters, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and vent sizing package 2 (VSP2), were used to compare the effects of various bases on the decomposition of CHP in cumene. Specifically, the exothermic onset temperature, change in pressure over time, self-heating rate and heat of decomposition were evaluated. Moreover, to appraise the degree of hazard associated with the use of CHP, the compatibility of CHP with various substances was analyzed, and a risk matrix for thermal runaway reactions was obtained. The results of the present study could be used to design safety procedures for the production of CHP and its derivatives.     

污染源在线监测系统的设计与开发

通过设计开发一套实现对污染源实时监控、监测数据远程传输和基于地理信息系统数据分析与管理的在线监测系统,给我国污染源在线监测的研究与建设提供一定参考。     

慈禧与消防

慈槽对外屈辱和对内施以高压政策残酷镇压人民起义的反动行径,尽人皆知。然而,在其垂帘听政时期有关消防事宜,却鲜为人知。仅述一二,以飨读者。光绪年间,始设消防队光绪三十一年(1905年)曾经担任过外务尚书的袁世凯对日本的警察制度颇感兴趣,他给慈禧太后和光绪皇帝递过一个奏折,内称:“外国警察之制上通政府,下达穷乡,建立警察制度对于推进新政有事半功倍者。”慈禧太后和     

酸雨及大气颗粒物中可溶性SO_4~(2-)的流动注射—比浊法测定

本文研究了在一定酸度下,以BaCl_2为沉淀剂,OP(聚乙二醇辛基苯基醚)为保护剂的比浊法测定酸雨及大气颗粒物中SO_4~(2-)含量的分析条件,选择的最佳体系为:BaCl_2·2H_2O(2％)—OP(5％)。SO_4~(2-)含量在0.6—7.2μg1ml范围内呈线性关系,回收率为95～105％,相对平均标准偏差小于2.6％。在此基础上与流动注射仪联用,提高了分析速度,改善了精密度。