Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Laura Trullemans, Steven-Friso Koelewijn, Imke Boonen, Elias Cooreman, Tessy Hendrickx, Gert Preegel, Joost Van Aelst, Hilda Witters, Marc Elskens, Peter Van Puyvelde, Michiel Dusselier, Bert F. Sels
Summary: This study presents a green synthetic pathway for producing sustainable alternatives to BPA from renewable lignin sources. By utilizing a catalyst, a selective alkylation reaction between bio-based arenes and alkenes was achieved, resulting in high yields of bisguaiacols. These synthesized bisguaiacols can be used as replacements for BPA in the production of high-molecular-weight polymers with promising thermophysical properties.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ramisetty Kavya, Avantika Kala, Jabez Christopher, Subhrakanta Panda, Bakthasingh Lazarus
Summary: This work aims to develop a Decision Support System (DSS) for enhancing the diagnosis of allergy comorbidities. The DSS framework consists of a knowledge engineering phase and decision-making phase. The system is capable of supporting clinicians in choosing an optimal decision and providing interpretable knowledge about alternatives.
BIOMEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Elize A. Santos Musachio, Marcia Rosula Poetini, Dieniffer Espinosa Janner, Eliana Jardim Fernandes, Luana Barreto Meichtry, Mustafa Munir Mustafa Dahleh, Gustavo Petri Guerra, Marina Prigol
Summary: This study exposed Drosophila melanogaster larvae to Bisphenol F (BPF) and Bisphenol S (BPS) at different concentrations and found that they caused oxidative stress and affected metabolism. The larvae showed increased activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP450) and glutathione S-transferase (GST), as well as increased levels of reactive species and lipid peroxidation. Mitochondrial and cell viability decreased at higher concentrations of BPF and BPS, and the number of pupae formed was reduced. This suggests that the presence of toxic metabolites and oxidative stress hindered the complete development of Drosophila melanogaster.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Xingyuan Chen, Yong Deng
Summary: The study introduces a data-driven software risk assessment model named DDERM, which transforms experts' risk assessments into basic probability assignments using Deng entropy and Dempster-Shafer evidence theory, to determine risk priority. The effectiveness of this method is demonstrated through a case application.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sukru Ilke Sezer, Gizem Elidolu, Emre Akyuz, Ozcan Arslan
Summary: This paper focuses on risk assessment in tanker cargo operation and uses Bayesian network modeling to evaluate 12 failure modes. The results show that control actions can effectively reduce operational risks.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Mathematics
Saad Muslet Albogami, Mohd Khairol Anuar Bin Mohd Ariffin, Eris Elianddy Bin Supeni, Kamarul Arifin Ahmad
Summary: This study introduces a hybrid approach of AHP and Dempster-Shafer theory to select the best project, considering uncertain risk factors, in three stages: identifying risk factors, project classification, and selecting the best alternative. The results show that the proposed method differs from traditional methods in many cases, but can be safely used for project selection problems in real industries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei-Peng Cui, Pan Yang, Chong Liu, Pan-Pan Chen, Yan-Ling Deng, Yu Miao, Qiong Luo, Min Zhang, Wen-Qing Lu, Qiang Zeng
Summary: This study investigated predictors of exposure to BPA and its alternatives among pregnant women in China and found differences in exposure levels based on region and dietary habits. Intake of fried food and pickled food was associated with higher concentrations of the alternatives. Risk assessment showed that pregnant women's exposure to BPA and its alternatives was below the tolerable daily intake levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jie Liu, Boyan Jia, Zhimeng Zhang, Zimo Wang, Ping Wang, Jianghai Geng
Summary: This paper proposes a lightning failure risk assessment method for overhead transmission lines based on a modified Dempster-Shafer theory. By analyzing historical data, determining influencing factors, calculating mass function values, and utilizing gray relational theory and entropy weight theory, the accuracy of the evaluation is improved after correcting mass function values. The method can comprehensively consider different data and provide reference for preventing damage caused by lightning strikes to transmission lines.
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Misganaw Abebe, Yoojeong Noh, Chanhee Seo, Donghyun Kim, Inwon Lee
Summary: This study proposes a new method that combines machine learning with D-S theory to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of calculating Collision Risk Index (CRI). The findings suggest that the gradient boosting regression (GBR) model outperforms D-S theory in estimating collision risk and speeding up calculations. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach in making early decisions to avoid collisions while complying with COLREG rules.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Reem Al Sharif, Shaligram Pokharel
Summary: Smart city planning requires holistic planning, resource support, security, continuous updates, and dynamic operational enhancements. The risk assessment method uses the Dempster-Shafer theory and principal component analysis.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yubo Dou, Liting Jing, Xionghui Cai, Chunfu Lu, Ting Lv, Shaofei Jiang
Summary: Concept evaluation plays a crucial role in mechatronic product development and its results significantly impact subsequent design and manufacturing processes. This research proposes an approach for concept evaluation based on incomplete information, with a focus on large-scale criteria and decision makers' risk attitudes. The approach utilizes criteria clustering, uncertainty modeling, and evidence theory to fuse incomplete evaluation information and select the optimal concept. The effectiveness of the approach is verified through an engineering case study involving a pipe inspection robot, demonstrating its reliability and robustness in large-scale criteria concept evaluation.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING INFORMATICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zeljko Spasenic, Dragana Makajic-Nikolic, Sladjana Benkovic
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach for assessing the credit risk of financing small hydropower plant projects in Serbia using the failure mode and effects analysis modified by the Dempster-Shafer Theory. Through qualitative analysis, the study identifies and describes risk events that may result in loan defaults. Experts in SHPP project financing evaluate the occurrence, severity, and detectability of these events, and assign multiple ratings and mass functions to account for epistemic uncertainty. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed approach as a comprehensive framework for credit risk assessment in project finance.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yunlong Guo, Shenping Hu, Yongxing Jin, Yongtao Xi, Wei Li
Summary: This study proposes a hybrid probabilistic risk analysis approach to reveal collision risk resonance during ship pilotage process. By integrating the Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM), Dempster-Shafer (D-S) evidence theory, and Monte Carlo (MC) simulation, the coupling relationship and operation mechanism among the functions of the pilotage operation system are qualitatively described, the probability distribution of the function output is determined, and the critical couplings and risk resonance paths are identified by setting the threshold and confidence level.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Runze Liu, Liguo Fei, Jianing Mi
Summary: This study proposes an evaluation method based on DST and MULTIMOORA for comprehensively evaluating the performance of disaster risk reduction education strategies (DRRESs). The study constructs an evaluation index system and allows evaluators to use various linguistic expressions. The method uses evidence fusion and multidimensional evaluation to assess DRRESs. Empirical analysis demonstrates the validity of the evaluation method and management suggestions are provided for improving disaster risk reduction education strategies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhuang Li, Shenping Hu, Xiaoming Zhu, Guoping Gao, Chenyang Yao, Bing Han
Summary: This paper proposes a risk performance reasoning strategy for LNG ships navigating in Arctic waters and develops a risk performance reasoning technique for LNG tanker collision accidents in Arctic waters. The study reveals that the main risk in Arctic summer waters is posed by obstacles in the channel that are difficult to detect.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Narendra Singh, Oladele A. Ogunseitan, Yuanyuan Tang
Summary: Numerous studies have shown a possible association between exposure to e-waste and negative pregnancy and neonatal health outcomes, including effects on infants' growth, placental transfer of toxicants, disruption of thyroid hormones, DNA methylation and oxidative damage, ALAD genotypes, carcinogenic risks, and disruption of sex hormones in pregnant women and developing fetus. More epidemiological investigations are needed to confirm these associations, particularly from South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Narendra Singh, Oladele A. Ogunseitan, Yuanyuan Tang
Summary: Countries worldwide are struggling with the increasing medical waste generated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that there are challenges in medical waste management, and there is a need for stronger knowledge and awareness among workers on infection and injury prevention best practices. Sustainable management measures should be adopted to prevent catastrophic stockpiling of medical waste.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oladele A. Ogunseitan
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Oladele A. Ogunseitan
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Regional & Urban Planning
Raul P. Lejano, Wing Shan Kan
Summary: This article reflects on the urban elements of AR6, highlighting the ideological aspects and overlooking the potential challenges faced by developing nations and urban populations in mitigation and adaptation efforts.
JOURNAL OF PLANNING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haoyang He, Shan Tian, Chris Glaubensklee, Brian Tarroja, Scott Samuelsen, Oladele A. Ogunseitan, Julie M. Schoenung
Summary: This study evaluates industrial-scale batteries using the GreenScreen(R) for Safer Chemicals framework and provides a systematic methodology to quantify the results and enable comparison and evaluation. The results highlight the high hazard of many materials in batteries and the need to identify safer alternatives. The study emphasizes strategies to reduce the use of hazardous materials in complex engineered products.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Oladele A. Ogunseitan, Julie M. Schoenung, Johnny Lincoln, Bichlien H. Nguyen, Karin Strauss, Kali Frost, Eric Schwartz, Haoyang He, Maryam Ibrahim
Summary: Electronic waste, particularly printed circuit boards (PCBs), is the fastest-growing hazardous solid waste category worldwide. New materials, especially biobased materials, hold great potential in addressing sustainability and toxicity issues associated with PCBs, although practical application still faces several challenges.
NATURE REVIEWS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Simone Machado Santos, Oladele A. Ogunseitan
Summary: Brazil has recently enacted a new law to address the challenges in e-waste management. The implementation of this law requires the integration of different stakeholders to overcome existing barriers such as lack of awareness, data, technical expertise, and the presence of an illegal recycling market. A potential solution to these challenges is the adoption of a reverse logistics model, provided that implementation challenges are resolved.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Raul P. Lejano, Ahmadul Haque, Laila Kabir, Muhammad Saidur Rahman, Miah Maye Pormon, Eulito Casas
Summary: The purpose of this study is to develop a relational model of risk communication where community members are active agents of knowledge transfer. The model translates risk knowledge into narrative forms that can be shared among community members. Pilot tests conducted in vulnerable communities have shown promising results, supporting the idea that this relational approach can empower residents to be active agents of risk communication.
DISASTER PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ahmadul Haque, Dilruba Haider, Muhammad Saidur Rahman, Laila Kabir, Raul Perez Lejano
Summary: As Bangladesh's Cyclone Preparedness Program (CPP) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the unique institutional design that involves more than 90% of community volunteers has greatly contributed to its success. With a focus on involving and empowering women, the CPP has made significant progress since the devastating Cyclone Bhola in 1970. Other countries can learn from the institutional features of CPP. However, challenges still remain for the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oladele A. Ogunseitan
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Oladele A. Ogunseitan
Summary: The invention, manufacturing, and use of chemicals and materials in various sectors have greatly contributed to development but also caused unsustainable environmental pollution and health hazards. The concept of planetary boundaries has shed light on the unsustainability of current chemical management practices, mainly due to previously unknown chemical characteristics. To address these issues, effective management approaches are needed, including restricting the use of hazardous chemicals and developing predictive tools for improved chemical management.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ava Sullivan, Oladele Ogunseitan, Jonathan Epstein, Vipat Kuruchittham, Mabel Nangami, David Kabasa, William Bazeyo, Irene Naigaga, Olesya Kochkina, Winnie Bikaako, Nur Ahmad, Agnes Yawe, Christine Muhumuza, Rahmi Nuraini, Indira Wahyuni, Raja Adli, Saengduen Moonsom, Lai Huong, Phuc Pham, Terra Kelly, David Wolking, Woutrina Smith
Summary: One Health is an integrated approach that aims to balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. The development of competency-based training and certification in One Health is important to ensure recognition and value from employers. A survey of stakeholders showed strong support for a One Health Workforce Academy that offers competency-based training and continuing professional development opportunities.
ONE HEALTH OUTLOOK
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Raul P. Lejano
Summary: Policy is often based on the idea of rationality, but can sometimes be guided by different ethics. The relational model explains how policy outcomes are shaped by relationships among policy actors. While it can be seen as an alternative model for policy, it is better understood as a system that complements conventional policy regimes.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC POLICY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wing Shan Kan, Raul P. Lejano
Summary: As extreme weather events become more frequent, vulnerabilities in urban areas are heightened by the intersection of various factors, such as aging populations and coastal development. Hong Kong serves as a prime example of these intersecting risks, where the elderly living on reclaimed land are increasingly exposed to coastal flooding. Efforts in major cities to identify and address these vulnerabilities are lacking, indicating a need for future research to analyze these intersectionalities.