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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ran Yan, Wen Yi, Shuaian Wang
Summary: Heat stress is a common health problem for transportation infrastructure construction workers in Hong Kong. This study aims to predict the maximum working duration based on different conditions of the workers and the surrounding environment, in order to design a proper work-rest schedule. A unique solution within a certain range is derived using a trial-and-error algorithm and rigorously proved theorems. The proposed model was validated using simulated data from the Hong Kong Observatory, showing generally accurate prediction performance.
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Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Anna Baczynska, Rebecca J. Rendell, Marina Khazova
Summary: The impact of COVID-19 lockdown in April-June 2020 on UV exposure of office workers in the UK was assessed using online surveys and environmental data. The lockdown led to an increase in weekday outdoor time, especially in the late afternoon, and resulted in higher erythema effective radiant exposure due to additional time spent outdoors and high UV levels. Despite work commitments, the frequency of outdoor time around midday was not affected, and no difference was observed in weekend outdoor activities between 2020 and 2017. Participants in 2020 emphasized the importance of outdoor time for their health and well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Sheldon A. Blaauw, James W. Maina, Johan O'Connell
Summary: This study investigated the hazardous emission exposure faced by construction workers in highway rehabilitation projects and proposed measures such as limiting the distance to emission sources, large-scale use of warm-mix asphalt, and reducing idling times of construction vehicles to mitigate the risks. It was found that males are more susceptible to long-term impacts of exposure to hazardous emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peng Xiao, Yuanzhe Li
Summary: Exposure to silica dust and fumes from construction materials can cause respiratory health issues in workers and the current exposure levels in China should be re-evaluated to prevent silica poisoning. Cumulative exposure limits should be established for better prevention and it is noted that genetic factors and gene-environment interactions may contribute to disparities in sensitivity to silica poisoning.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS AND BIOAVAILABILITY
(2023)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengbin Gu, Shangyi Li, Xueqi Fan, Jun Huang, Gang Yu
Summary: The study showed that bismuth oxychalcogenide (Bi2O2Se) has excellent photocatalytic activity, with a more intense internal access via the terminal carboxylate tail, inhibiting invalid recombination of photocarriers and improving PFOA removal efficiency. Bi2O2Se also demonstrated good adaptability in alkaline conditions, showing promising results for defluorination.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Engineering, Industrial
Rose Shepherd, Laura Lorente, Michela Vignoli, Karina Nielsen, Jose Maria Peiro
Summary: The construction industry poses high risks for non-national or migrant workers, including accidents, injuries, and deaths. This international qualitative study focused on Italy, Spain, and the UK identified various challenges influencing the safety of migrant workers, such as increased subcontractors in the supply chain, diluted safety standards, pressure to breach safety regulations on site, and differing safety-related attitudes and behaviors due to cultural differences, language barriers, and training issues.
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Environmental Sciences
John C. Flunker, Christopher Zuidema, Jihoon Jung, Edward Kasner, Martin Cohen, Edmund Seto, Elena Austin, June T. Spector
Summary: This study evaluated the spatiotemporal variability of heat threshold exceedances for crop and construction workers in Washington State. It found that Central WA counties experienced the highest temperatures exceedances, with crop employment contributing the most to the total number of employment days with exceedances.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
A. Ganguly, K-Y Hwa
Summary: Zinc selenide microspheres were synthesized via a hydrothermal technique and combined with reduced graphene oxide to form a hybrid nanocomposite material. The optical, structural, and functional properties of the material were analyzed using various techniques, and the morphological characteristics were studied using electron microscopy. The nanocomposite material was used to fabricate a dual-modality sensor capable of electrochemical and absorbance detection, which demonstrated excellent performance in detecting the antimalarial drug chloroquine phosphate. The sensor showed high sensitivity, low detection limits, and good analyte recovery rates in biological and environmental samples.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shu-Rong Han, Mingru Wei, Zhifeng Wu, Shanshan Duan, Xiangzhe Chen, Jiayuan Yang, Matthew A. Borg, Jinfeng Lin, Chuancheng Wu, Jianjun Xiang
Summary: Chinese construction workers lack awareness of heat risks and are not adequately prepared for the increasing heat exposure in the workplace due to global warming. There is a need to enhance their understanding of heat-related injuries, strengthen heat-related education and training, and update heat prevention policies to ensure compliance and implementation.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria del Carmen Rey-Merchan, Enrique Navarrete de Galvez, Antonio Lopez-Arquillos
Summary: Occupational injuries, especially among male workers in dangerous sectors like construction and mining, are a concern in our society due to work absence and early retirement. This study analyzed factors in the sector and their influence on accidents through statistical analysis. The findings suggest that safety training tailored to risky profiles and injuries could improve working conditions and injury rates for workers in this sector, as no variable was found to have consistent protective or risk effects across different body parts in the accidents.
JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengbin Gu, Shangyi Li, Xueqi Fan, Jun Huang, Gang Yu
Summary: This study investigated the bridging ability of bismuth oxychalcogenide for constructing an effective photocarrier pathway to PFOA, showing outstanding photocatalytic activity of Bi2O2Se with a broad pH adaptability. The results provide new insights for the development of Se-coordinated catalysts.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jinfu Chen, Bowen Cheng, Wei Xie, Min Su
Summary: The number of migrant interior construction workers is increasing in China, who are at an increased risk of work-related illness due to prolonged exposure to and inhalation of dust. Dust exposure in most jobs exceeds hygiene standards, while respiratory protection measures are inadequate.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Maria Martinez-Rojas, Jose Manuel Soto-Hidalgo, Maria Dolores Martinez-Aires, Juan Carlos Rubio-Romero
Summary: This article focuses on analyzing occupational accidents on Spanish construction sites in relation to workers' nationality. The results show that while there are similarities in workers' behavior, interesting differences can be observed among workers of different nationalities in accidents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Perez-Alonso, Marta Gomez-Galan, Marta Aguera-Puntas, Julian Sanchez-Hermosilla, Angel-Jesus Callejon-Ferre
Summary: The study in southeastern Spain reveals a prevalence of psychosocial risks among workers in the greenhouse construction industry, with factors like autonomy, emotional, and control presenting higher risk levels. Larger companies are associated with workers aged over 40 or under 25, while risk levels in smaller companies vary based on age and nationality of workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amirabbas Mofidi, Emile Tompa, Chaojie Song, Thomas Tenkate, Victoria Arrandale, Katherine J. Jardine, Hugh Davies, Paul A. Demers
Summary: The study shows that implementing different interventions to reduce solar ultraviolet radiation among construction workers can significantly reduce the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers and save millions of dollars in treatment costs. Every dollar invested in personal protective equipment and shade structures can bring a high economic return.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gonzalo Gurrea Ysasi, Vicente Blanca Gimenez, Juan Carlos Moreno, Maria Antonia Serrano
PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY
(2018)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yomaira L. Uscategui, Luis E. Diaz, Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Ana Valles-Lluch, Guillermo Vilarino-Feltrer, Maria A. Serrano, Manuel F. Valero
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Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Ana Vidaurre, Isabel Tort-Ausina, Jose Molina-Mateo, Maria-Antonia Serrano, Jose M. Meseguer-Duenas, Rosa M. Martinez Sala, Susana Quiles, Jaime Riera
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2020)
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Polymer Science
Said Arevalo-Alquichire, Maria Morales-Gonzalez, Kelly Navas-Gomez, Luis E. Diaz, Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Maria-Antonia Serrano, Manuel F. Valero
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria-Antonia Serrano, Juan Carlos Moreno
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2020)
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Construction & Building Technology
Yasmina Eid-Macheh-Sanchez, Juanjo Garcia-Valverde, Jesus Martinez-Frias, Vicente Blanca-Gimenez
Summary: The innate motivation of human beings to explore new territories leads to the creation of new habitats on other planets. The pursuit of scientific, technological and sociocultural advancement drives this endeavor. Stephen Hawking believed that venturing into uncharted territories is necessary for survival in the face of potential dangers and disasters. This perspective influenced the design of FOCARIS, one of the ten finalist habitats in an international competition for a future extraterrestrial habitat on the Moon.
INFORMES DE LA CONSTRUCCION
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Sofia Mares-Bou, Maria-Antonia Serrano, Jose Antonio Gomez-Tejedor
Summary: Electrospun membranes were developed for controlled drug release with different coating structures. The morphology of the fibers was analyzed and different release rates were obtained for the coated fibers, making them suitable for various applications.
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Horticulture
Gonzalo Gurrea-Ysasi, Vicente Blanca-Gimenez, Pascual Fernandez de Cordova, Carles Cortes-Olmos, Adrian Rodriguez-Burruezo, Inmaculada C. Fita
Summary: Green roofs in urban areas improve energy efficiency, reduce CO2 emissions, enhance the appearance of cities, and increase sustainability. Succulent species are found to be an efficient material to improve thermal conditions in buildings in Mediterranean cities.
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Architecture
Nuria Castilla, Carmen Llinares, Fabio Bisegna, Vicente Blanca-Gimenez
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Education & Educational Research
Jose M. Meseguer-Duenas, Susana Quiles, Roser Sabater i Serra, Maria-Antonia Serrano, Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Tania Garcia-Sanchez, Isabel Tort-Ausina, Jose Molina-Mateo, M. A. Gamiz-Gonzalez, Jaime Riera, Ana Vidaurre
14TH INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (INTED2020)
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jose A. Gomez-Tejedor, Ana Vidaurre, Isabel Tort-Ausina, Jose Molina Mateo, Maria-Antonia Serrano, Jose M. Meseguer-Duenas, Rosa M. Martinez Sala, Susana Quiles, Jaime Riera
Proceedings Paper
Education & Educational Research
J. M. Meseguer-Duenas, S. Bernal-Perez, R. Sabater i Serra, R. Martinez-Sala, M. A. Gamiz-Gonzalez, S. Quiles Casado, T. Garcia-Sanchez, J. Riera, J. Molina-Mateo, M. A. Serrano, J. Bonet-Jara, V Donderis Quiles, A. Vidaurre, I Tort-Ausina
12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ICERI2019)
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Education & Educational Research
S. Bernal-Perez, R. Sabater I Serra, J. Riera, M. A. Gamiz-Gonzalez, J. A. Gomez-Tejedor, T. Garcia-Sanchez, J. M. Meseguer-Duenas, J. Molina-Mateo, M. A. Serrano, I Tort-Ausina, V Donderis Quiles, A. Vidaurre
12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (ICERI2019)
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gonzalo Gurrea-Ysasi, Vicente Blanca-Gimenez, Inmaculada C. Fita, Ana Fita, Jaime Prohens, Adrian Rodriguez-Burruezo
NOTULAE BOTANICAE HORTI AGROBOTANICI CLUJ-NAPOCA
(2019)
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Architecture
Nuria Castilla, Carmen Llinares, Fabio Bisegna, Vicente Blanca-Gimenez
FRONTIERS OF ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH
(2018)
