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Environmental Sciences
Gurusamy Kutralam-Muniasamy, Fermin Perez-Guevara, Ignacio Elizalde Martinez, Shruti Venkata Chari
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of Saharan dust event on particulate matter concentrations in four majorly affected regions in Mexico. It found that PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations significantly increased during the Saharan dust event and were positively correlated with the number of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Tie-Ning Zhang, Qi-Jun Wu, Yan-Hong Huang, Jing Li, Zong-Jiao Chen, Li-Li Li, Yan-Ling Chen, Shu Liu, Cheng-Zhi Jiang, Yu-Hong Zhao
Summary: Maternal exposure to PM10 during the 3 months prior to conception and the first trimester is associated with an increased risk of anorectal atresia/stenosis in offspring. Future prospective cohort studies are needed to confirm these findings.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Meredith Pedde, Itai Kloog, Adam Szpiro, Michael Dorman, Sara D. Adar, Timothy V. Larson
Summary: The limited ground-level measurement data makes it challenging to assess the health risks of PM10-2.5, but utilizing Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) data from satellites can offer opportunities for broader estimation. This study used NASA's Terra satellite measurements to estimate long-term PM10-2.5 concentrations in six urban areas in the US. The predictions based on AOD data were well correlated with measured levels, indicating the potential for combining AOD data with land use regression to estimate localized PM10-2.5 concentrations.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Do-Hyeon Park, Sang-Woo Kim, Man-Hae Kim, Huidong Yeo, Sang Seo Park, Tomoaki Nishizawa, Atsushi Shimizu, Cheol-Hee Kim
Summary: This study developed a novel method to estimate the contributions of long-range transport (LRT) and local pollution (LP) to the PM10 concentration in Seoul, finding that the overall contributions to nighttime high-PM10 episodes were approximately 32% and 47% respectively. The contributions varied with seasonal synoptic circulations, with LRT events contributing between 18% and 43% and LP events between 39% and 69% to the PM10 concentration in Seoul.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Vasiliki Dimou, Eleftheria Binopoulou, Chrisovalantis Malesios
Summary: This study investigated the concentration of large-sized particulate matter (PM10) in different seasons, showing a significant increase in PM10 levels during the summer compared to autumn and winter concentrations. The results are important for understanding the seasonal variations in particulate matter concentration.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Wenhua Yu, Shanshan Li, Tingting Ye, Rongbin Xu, Jiangning Song, Yuming Guo
Summary: A multiple-level stacked ensemble machine learning framework was developed to improve the estimation of daily ground-level PM2.5 concentrations. The framework outperformed benchmark models in predicting PM2.5 concentrations in Italy based on data from monitoring stations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Wenjuan Wang, Weiheng Guo, Jianning Cai, Wei Guo, Ran Liu, Xuehui Liu, Ning Ma, Xiaolin Zhang, Shiyong Zhang
Summary: Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health issue in China, with evidence suggesting that meteorological factors and exposure to air pollutants impact TB. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze TB distribution characteristics in Shijiazhuang over the past five years, with results showing a downward trend in incidence along with seasonal fluctuations. The air pollutant PM10 was found to increase the risk of TB, with short-term and cumulative lag effects observed in TB development.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Construction & Building Technology
Sooyoung Guak, Kangjin Kim, Wonho Yang, Sungho Won, Hunjoo Lee, Kiyoung Lee
Summary: A study in Seoul developed models using outdoor environmental data to predict real-time indoor PM10 concentration in educational facilities. Daycare centers had the highest indoor PM10 concentration and root-transformed models with high accuracy were developed for prediction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Zafra-Perez, C. Boente, A. Sanchez de la Campa, J. A. Gomez-Galan, J. D. de la Rosa
Summary: This study proposes a novel methodology for the space-time monitoring of PM concentrations in open-pit mines using mobile low-cost sensors. The study revealed the main sources of PM within the mine and discovered the routes of escape of fugitive emissions from the mine. These findings are important for solving the monitoring issue in mining ambiances and promoting the environmentally friendly development of mines.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Abderrazek Ben Maatoug, Mohamed Bilel Triki, Hesham Fazel
Summary: The study found that air pollution and meteorological parameters significantly influenced the daily evolution of infections in the most affected cities in Saudi Arabia. The study suggests that air pollution could be a significant risk factor for respiratory infections and virus transmission.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elza Bontempi, Claudio Carnevale, Antonella Cornelio, Marialuisa Volta, Alessandra Zanoletti
Summary: This study presents a methodology to assess the impact of pandemic restrictions on air quality and applies it in Brescia. The results show that NO2 concentrations are strongly influenced by traffic emissions, while the reduction of transport emissions does not help to avoid severe air pollution due to other pollution sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xue Jiang, Rui Wang, Tiantian Chang, Yonghui Zhang, Kangyong Zheng, Ruihan Wan, Xueqiang Wang
Summary: This study aims to systematically review the effects of short-term exposure to different air pollutants on migraine attacks. The research will follow the guidelines of the World Health Organization and use systematic review and meta-analysis methods to evaluate the association between air pollution and migraine.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Tomasz Urbanowicz, Krzysztof Skotak, Krzysztof J. Filipiak, Anna Olasinska-Wisniewska, Krystian Szczepanski, Michal Wyrwa, Jedrzej Sikora, Andrzej Tykarski, Marek Jemielity
Summary: This study found a possible relationship between coronary artery lesion progression and chronic exposure to NO2 air pollution in patients living in cities in Poland.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mengyuan Zhang, Longyi Shao, Tim Jones, Ying Hu, Rachel Adams, Kelly BeruBe
Summary: This study evaluated the hemolytic activity of PM10 samples collected from coal-burning homes in Xuanwei, China, and analyzed their trace elemental contents. The results showed a positive correlation between the concentration of trace elements in PM10 samples and their hemolytic activity. Heavy metal elements, such as zinc, lead, and cesium, were found to positively correlate with hemolysis, while lithium, uranium, and vanadium negatively correlated with hemolysis. These findings suggest that heavy metal elements may be responsible for the hemolytic capacity of indoor PM10 in coal-burning environments.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2022)
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jose M. Garrido-Perez, Ricardo Garcia-Herrera, Carlos Ordonez
Summary: This paper conducts a comparative analysis of three different Air Stagnation Indices (ASIs) in Europe for 306 background sites, focusing on their ability to capture conditions conducive to elevated PM10 levels. The study finds important differences in seasonal cycles and PM10 concentrations response to stagnation among the ASIs. Additionally, the consideration of large-scale circulation is particularly relevant in explaining ASI performance during summer months.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Martina Campulova, Jaroslav Michalek, Pavel Mikuska, Drago Bokal
JOURNAL OF CHEMOMETRICS
(2018)
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Environmental Sciences
Jan Holesovsky, Martina Campulova, Jaroslav Michalek
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michal Fusek, Jaroslav Michalek, Leona Bunkova, Frantisek Bunka
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Environmental Sciences
Pavel Mikuska, Martin Vojtesek, Kamil Krumal, Martina Mikuskova-Campulova, Jaroslav Michalek, Zbynek Vecera
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Environmental Sciences
Jiri Neubauer, Jaroslav Michalek, Karel Silinger, Petr Firbas
Proceedings Paper
Mathematics, Applied
Martina Campulova, Ladislava Issever Grochova, Jaroslav Michalek
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS (ICNAAM-2018)
(2019)
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Business, Finance
Martin Cupal, Marek Sedlacik, Jaroslav Michalek
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND VALUATION
(2019)
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Computer Science, Cybernetics
M. Fusek, J. Michalek
CYBERNETICS AND SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Mathematics, Applied
Martina Campulova, Ladislava Grochova, Jaroslav Michalek
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NUMERICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS (ICNAAM 2017)
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youjung Jang, Hyejung Hu, Bomi Kim, Younha Kim, Seung-Jick Yoo, Kyungae Jang, Yoon-Kwan Kim, Hyungah Jin, Jung-Hun Woo
Summary: This study quantitatively analyzed the effects of climate and air pollutant reduction policies in Korea, demonstrating that these policies can lead to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric pollutants. The integrated model used in the study provides advantages for evaluating climate and air quality policies, and the findings offer valuable insights and data for policy development and assessment.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Giuseppe Piras, Fabrizio Pini, Paolo Di Girolamo
Summary: This study assesses the contribution of tires to atmospheric PM10 pollution and finds that tire emissions of PM10 are larger than those from exhaust gases. It suggests the need for specific strategies to reduce tire emissions, such as producing lighter vehicles, using narrower wheels, and promoting public transportation.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Laura Vallecillos, Rosa Maria Marce, Francesc Borrull
Summary: This study focuses on the implementation of a gas chromatograph-photoionization detection (GC-PID) analyzer for the continuous monitoring of 1,3-butadiene (1,3-BD) levels in urban and industrial atmospheres. The study found that the concentrations of 1,3-BD recorded by the GC-PID analyzer were comparable to those obtained by active sampling, and the concentration peaks showed consistency in values and time slots. In the test of urban atmospheres, the results showed that the concentrations of 1,3-BD were related to prevailing wind direction and activities in the petrochemical zone, while other factors had minor effects on the distribution of this pollutant.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ajay Kumar, Arun K. Attri
Summary: This study investigated the temporal profile and composition of PM10 over a 14-month period, and found significant variations between different seasons. The highest concentrations of PM10 were observed in summer and winter, exceeding the national limits. Water-soluble ionic species and n-alkanes contributed to the PM10 mass, with the highest concentration in winter and the lowest in the monsoon season. The ion balance study revealed a strong correlation between anion and cation charge equivalents, indicating their main contribution to PM10. The main sources of PM10 components were identified using statistical correlation, regression, and principal component analysis.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jenny Martinez, Yris Olaya Morales, Prashant Kumar
Summary: The impact of bicycle lane designs on cyclist exposure to air pollution is a significant concern. This study found that in the city of Medellin, Colombia, the sections without dedicated bicycle lanes had the highest PM2.5 exposure and inhaled dose. Cyclists had higher PM2.5 exposure and inhaled dose during morning peak hours compared to evening peak and off-peak hours. Segregated cycling lanes on the sidewalk can considerably lower PM2.5 exposure and inhaled doses for cyclists.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Xu, Qingyang Liu, James J. Schauer
Summary: In this study, a quantitative method using dual-wavelength ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy was developed to analyze carbon black with amorphous structures and ordering in a graphene sheet. Water extracts of carbon black showed high oxidative potential, and the presence of water-soluble ions enhanced its oxidative potential. These findings can help mitigate health risks associated with nano-carbon black emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhongmin Zhu, Hui Li, Shumin Fan, Wenfa Xu, Ruimin Fang, Boming Liu, Wei Gong
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between temperature inversions (TI) and aerosol vertical distribution in China. The results show that TI frequency, inversion strength (Delta T), and TI height (TIH) exhibit similar seasonal patterns across different regions in China. NC has a significantly higher TI frequency during summer, possibly due to the heating effect of black carbon aerosol. Aerosol optical depth (AOD) above the TIH is higher in spring and summer, indicating the presence of aerosol high-level transport over mainland China during these seasons. The study also finds that a strong inversion can suppress surface aerosols below the TI, but in regions with strong atmospheric stability, aerosols tend to accumulate above the TIH. These findings are valuable for understanding aerosol transport.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2024)