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Engineering, Environmental
Shahid Ahmad Dar, Aadil Hamid, Irfan Rashid, Sami Ullah Bhat
Summary: Wetlands serve important roles in water supplies, livelihoods, and irrigation, but are increasingly impacted by pollution and anthropogenic stresses. This study in Srinagar, India, found that nutrient inputs from agricultural runoff, human fecal matter, and partially treated effluents from sewage treatment plants are major contributors to the eutrophication of urban wetlands.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrzej Szczurek, Andi Azizah, Monika Maciejewska
Summary: This study focused on the identification of activities in quick-service restaurants that affect air quality. By measuring selected kebab stores in Wroclaw, Poland, it was found that these activities significantly altered air parameters, which could be detected using a multi-sensor device and pattern recognition methods.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Rami N. Khushaba, Erik Scheme, Ali H. Al-Timemy, Angkoon Phinyomark, Ahmed Al-Taee, Adel Al-Jumaily
Summary: This paper introduces a novel approach using Fusion of Time Domain Descriptors and Range Spatial Filtering for processing EMG signals, achieving superior performance compared to traditional methods and other state-of-the-art models.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Salman Tariq, Ayesha Mariam, Zia ul-Haq, Usman Mehmood
Summary: This study analyzes the dynamic characteristics and associated health risks of PM2.5 in Saudi Arabia. The results show an overall increase in PM2.5 concentration, with the fastest growth rate in the southeastern region and a slower growth rate in the northwestern region. The extent of extremely-high risk areas is also expanding.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaobin Zhang, Ligang Ma, Yihang Zhu, Weidong Lou, Baoliang Xie, Li Sheng, Hao Hu, Kefeng Zheng, Qing Gu
Summary: This study applied temporal stability analysis to explore the temporal characteristics of spatial variability in surface water quality. The results showed that the TP concentration had the strongest temporal stability compared to other indicators. The study also found that land use proportions and socio-economic indicators were closely associated with the temporal stability of water quality.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Samad, U. Vogt
Summary: This study focused on the air quality in cities, particularly in Stuttgart, Germany, using a mobile measurement platform with a bicycle. The results showed a high spatial variability in pollutant concentration, influenced by factors such as local traffic, measurement location, and meteorological conditions. The use of a bicycle as part of the mobile measurement platform proved to be highly adaptive and flexible, providing valuable information on spatial distribution of pollutants.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Transportation Science & Technology
Can Li, Lei Bai, Wei Liu, Lina Yao, S. Travis Waller
Summary: This study utilizes smart card data to analyze travelers' behavior in public transit systems and infer traveler attributes, aiming to design a more user-centered public transport service. By conducting a comprehensive analysis of spatio-temporal travel behavior patterns and developing a Hybrid Neural Network, the study successfully infers passengers' age group and residential area.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART C-EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maisha Mahboob, Monojit Saha, Md Ismail Hossain
Summary: This study analyzes the concentrations of CO, NO2, and SO2 emissions to determine the distribution of air pollution contributed by brickfields in the Dhaka metropolitan area. A deep learning-based model is used to locate the spatial pattern of brickfields in the area, and it is found that the proximity to roads has the highest influence on the spatial pattern of air pollution.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruoyuan Lei, Dongyang Nie, Shumeng Zhang, Wanning Yu, Xinlei Ge, Ninghui Song
Summary: This study presents the temporal and spatial characteristics of major air pollutants and their associated health risks in China from 2019 to 2020. The findings show a decrease in the concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and O-3 during this period. The study also reveals the positive correlation between PM2.5 and O-3, the varying role of SO2 in PM2.5 pollution in different seasons, and the impact of NO2 on PM2.5. Additionally, the study highlights the increasing importance of O-3 in air quality evaluation and health risk assessment, as well as the need for coordinated mitigation of multiple pollutants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuqing Geng, Rui Wang, Zejun Wei, Qinghua Zhai
Summary: The air environment and inbound tourism have intricate interactions, and the development degrees of air environment in China are more fluctuated than inbound tourism. The coupling coordination statuses are mildly fluctuating, with the gaps among regions gradually narrowing. However, in the next four years, spatial variations among regions will increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Reham M. Elkorashey
Summary: This study used chemometric techniques to evaluate the water quality status of Bahr El-Balm drain in Egypt and classified the sampling sites based on similarity. The results showed that water quality was significantly influenced by seasonal variation, with anthropogenic and biogenic activities being the major sources of variability. The study highlights the importance of chemometric techniques in understanding spatial and temporal variations in water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Manjeet, Anurag Airon, Rahul Kumar, Ruksar Saifi
Summary: This paper presents the evaluation of air quality in different districts of Haryana using geo-spatial techniques to estimate the spatial and temporal variation of gaseous and particulate pollutants. The results show an improvement in air quality from poor to satisfactory in 2019 and further improvement to good in 2020, primarily due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abosede S. Alli, Sierra N. Clark, Allison Hughes, James Nimo, Josephine Bedford-Moses, Solomon Baah, Jiayuan Wang, Jose Vallarino, Ernest Agyemang, Benjamin Barratt, Andrew Beddows, Frank Kelly, George Owusu, Jill Baumgartner, Michael Brauer, Majid Ezzati, Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Raphael E. Arku
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing rapid urbanization, with air pollution emerging as a major concern in growing cities, especially in Accra, Ghana. The study found that commercial, business, and industrial areas have the highest levels of PM2.5 pollution, with concentrations 2-4 times higher than WHO guidelines. Additionally, PM2.5 levels peak during the dry dusty Harmattan period, and have decreased by 50% compared to measurements in 2006-2007. Effective policies are needed to reduce pollution levels and protect public health in urban areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
K. K. Thyagharajan, G. Kalaiarasi
Summary: Digital content is easily redistributable, either lawfully or unlawfully, which affects search engine performance. Computer vision focuses on extracting, analyzing, and understanding information from digital images, mainly for image understanding. The detection of near duplicate images presents challenges in the field, requiring further research and exploration.
ARCHIVES OF COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yu Wang, Mo Dan, Yan Dou, Ling Guo, Zhizhen Xu, Ding Ding, Mushui Shu
Summary: Air pollution has a significant impact on public health. The air quality health index (AQHI) provides a comprehensive approach to measuring mixtures of air pollutants and assessing short-term health effects. This study established an AQHI and cumulative risk index (CRI)-AQHI for Tianjin using single-and multi-pollutant models. The results showed that AQHI and CRI-AQHI were more closely correlated with the total mortality effects on residents compared to the popular air quality index (AQI).
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nadhira Dahari, Khalida Muda, Mohd Talib Latif, Doreena Dominick, Norelyza Hussein, Md Firoz Khan
Summary: This study investigates the measurement of particle mass concentrations and particle number concentrations during different monsoon seasons in Skudai, Malaysia. The results show significant differences in PM2.5 mass concentrations and PNC among different monsoon seasons, with the highest PNC concentration observed during the southwest monsoon. The study highlights the importance of PNC measurement in understanding seasonal variations of PM2.5 pollution and emphasizes the need for regional emission control actions in local air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Royston Uning, Suhaimi Suratman, Mohd Talib Latif, Nur Ili Hamizah Mustaffa
Summary: This paper assesses the distributions and exchange of AS in the coastal environments of Peninsular Malaysia. The findings show that AS are more dominant in the sea surface microlayer and fine mode atmospheric aerosols. AS mainly locate in the sea surface microlayer and fine mode, potentially serving as the main transfer pathway in the coastal environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. S. A. Usmani, T. R. Pillai, I. A. T. Hashem, M. Marjani, R. B. Shaharudin, M. T. Latif
Summary: This study models and predicts the relationship between air pollution and cardiorespiratory mortality in the Klang Valley, Malaysia, using artificial intelligence techniques. The results show that the ELSTM model provides the most accurate predictions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaolin Wang, Tzung-May Fu, Lin Zhang, Xiao Lu, Xiong Liu, Teerachai Amnuaylojaroen, Mohd Talib Latif, Yaping Ma, Lijuan Zhang, Xu Feng, Lei Zhu, Huizhong Shen, Xin Yang
Summary: By combining observations and simulations, we assessed the trends of tropospheric ozone over Southeast Asia from 2005 to 2016. The surface ozone levels in Peninsular Southeast Asia showed rapid increases, primarily driven by local emissions, while the Maritime Continents experienced relatively slower increases. It is necessary to quantify Southeast Asian emissions more accurately to improve air quality management.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Preyapon Promsiri, Surajit Tekasakul, Thunyapat Thongyen, Panwadee Suwattiga, John Morris, Mohd Talib Latif, Perapong Tekasakul, Racha Dejchanchaiwong
Summary: This study characterized the impacts of transboundary haze from peatland fires in Indonesia and local emission sources on PM2.5 in Hat Yai, a city in southern Thailand, during 2019-2020. By measuring various chemical components of PM2.5 samples, the study identified both local and regional emission sources. The results showed that the increase in PM2.5 and chemical component concentrations during the transboundary haze period was mainly influenced by aerosols from open biomass burning in Indonesia. The study also found that secondary organic carbons and biomass burning were the dominant sources during this period.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Huang, Yonghui Zhu, Hanqing Liu, Yangjun Wang, David T. Allen, Maggie Chel Gee Ooi, Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon, Mohd Talib Latif, Andy Chan, Li Li
Summary: Despite a decrease in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations, ozone pollution in China has increased in frequency and persistence. Open crop straw burning (OCSB) activities release a significant amount of trace gases, contributing to elevated ozone concentrations. This study demonstrates the impact of OCSB emissions on ground-level ozone and associated health effects in China. Reductions in OCSB emissions due to implementation of straw burning bans lead to a decrease in annual averaged ozone levels and result in health benefits in east and central China.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Muhsin K. Otuyo, Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir, Mohd Talib Latif, Lip Huat Saw
Summary: This review examines the concentration levels and health effects of particulate matter (PM) in trains. The study finds that PM concentration is significantly higher in the underground segment compared to the above/ground levels, with 80% of in-train PM concentrations exceeding the WHO standard. People's activities, mechanical movement of train parts, train operation conditions, and local emissions are identified as the primary sources of PM.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saeed Shojaee Barjoee, Mohammad Azizi, Mosayeb Kouhkan, Iraj Alipourfard, Adeleh Bayat, Yones Heydari Shahbaz, Amir Badieefar, Mohd Talib Latif
Summary: The researchers used an integrated approach to predict fatality rates caused by benzene emitted from floating-roof tanks. The results showed that atmospheric temperature, wind speed, failure diameter, and emission height have positive effects on the dispersion of the toxic benzene vapor cloud. Social risks estimation indicated that over 1600 fatalities should be expected under the worst-case scenarios. It is necessary to provide an emergency response plan in the studied industry in both autumn and winter due to low wind speed.
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hai Tao, Aqeel Ali Al-Hilali, Ali M. Ahmed, Zainab Haider Mussa, Mayadah W. Falah, Salwan Ali Abed, Ravinesh Deo, Ali H. Jawad, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Mohd Talib Latif, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: The Murray-Darling river basin in Australia is facing severe heavy metal contamination, leading to increased crop productivity, soil fertility loss, and pollution in the surroundings. The study examined heavy metal contamination in eight study sites using various pollution indices, and found a high level of pollution in the basin. The contamination has significant impacts on human health and local environmental conditions.
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Jefri Mohd Yusof, Mohd Talib Latif, Siti Fairus Mohd Yusoff
Summary: The accumulation of heavy metals in natural rubber latex has implications for the health of the plant and the integrity of the rubber. A study in Malaysia examined the concentration of heavy metals in latex collected from different areas over a year and found that high levels of heavy metals acted as an excellent compatibilizer in blends with improved properties. This discovery suggests that natural rubber can help reduce heavy metal accumulation in the environment and improve the performance of rubber blends.
JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Li, Kun Zhang, Rui Li, Liumei Yang, Yanan Yi, Zhiqiang Liu, Xiaojuan Zhang, Jialiang Feng, Qiongqiong Wang, Wu Wang, Ling Huang, Yangjun Wang, Shunyao Wang, Hui Chen, Andy Chan, Mohd Talib Latif, Maggie Chel Gee Ooi, Kasemsan Manomaiphiboon, Jianzhen Yu, Li Li
Summary: Biomass burning has significant impacts on air quality and climate change. The degradation of levoglucosan leads to underestimation of the contribution of biomass burning to organic carbon in PM2.5.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nur Ain Nazirah Binti Najurudeen, Md Firoz Khan, Hamidah Suradi, Ummay Ayesha Mim, Israt Nur Janntul Raim, Sara Binte Rashid, Mohd Talib Latif, Muhammad Nurul Huda
Summary: This study aims to calculate the concentrations, identify the sources, and assess the health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in atmospheric particles. The results indicate that the major source of PAHs is pyrogenic activities, and the health risks for all age groups are relatively low to moderate. Adults and adolescents living in the urban area of Kuala Lumpur are at the highest risk for respiratory health problems due to prolonged exposure to PAHs in PM10 and PM2.5.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yet Yin Hee, Keith Weston, Suhaimi Suratman, Mohd Fadzil Akhir, Mohd Talib Latif, Sudheesh Valliyodan
Summary: A study was conducted in Brunei Bay, northwest Borneo, to understand the causes of low dissolved oxygen. The study found that hypoxia was widespread in the bottom waters during the monsoonal dry season, but less extensive during the wet season. The hypoxia in the dry season was primarily caused by riverine nutrient input and subsequent decomposition, while the wet season had less hypoxia due to reduced coastal primary production, intrusion of oxygen-rich water from the South China Sea, and increased advection of phytoplankton biomass out of the bay through horizontal flushing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yet Yin Hee, Keith Weston, Suhaimi Suratman, Mohd Fadzil Akhir, Mohd Talib Latif, Sudheesh Valliyodan
Summary: This study aims to understand the causes of low dissolved oxygen in Brunei Bay, northwest Borneo. It found that riverine nutrient input from the Padas river led to widespread hypoxia in bottom waters during the dry season. However, in the wet season, hypoxia was less extensive due to reduced coastal primary production, intrusion of oxygen-rich water from the South China Sea, and increased advection of phytoplankton biomass out of the bay.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Winita Sulandari, Yudho Yudhanto, Sri Subanti, Etik Zukhronah, Subanar, Muhammad Hisyam Lee
Summary: This study proposes two algorithms to improve the fuzzy time series forecasting method by considering the holiday effect. The experimental results show that the proposed method performs well in reducing the forecasting error.
ADVANCES IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM RESEARCH-AHTR
(2022)
