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Forestry
Qiaohui Liu, Xiaoping Wang, Jinglan Liu, Congying An, Yuqi Liu, Xiaoli Fan, Yishen Hu
Summary: The study found that different types of forests have positive effects on restoring human physiological and psychological health, with mixed forests being more effective in lowering blood pressure and heart rate as well as increasing vitality.
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Environmental Sciences
Emad Alyan, Theo Combe, Dayang Rohaya Awang Rambli, Suziah Sulaiman, Frederic Merienne, Nadia Diyana
Summary: This study examined the impact of virtual forest therapy on stress levels, finding that virtual forest environments can have positive stress-relieving effects, with realistic graphics being more efficient in reducing stress. These findings contribute to the development of forest therapy concepts and future research directions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Forestry
Sung Ryul Shim, Jin Kyung Chang, Joo Hee Lee, Woo Jin Byeon, Jeongwon Lee, Kyung Ju Lee
Summary: The effects of urbanization on the health of city dwellers have led to research on the health-promoting benefits of forest exposure and human-nature relationships. This study analyzed how forest-based interventions improved overall well-being through psychological and physiological changes. The results showed that forest visits have health-promoting effects and are positively associated with psychological and physiological health.
Article
Forestry
Yaxiong Zheng, Fengying Guan, Shaohui Fan, Yang Zhou, Xiong Jing
Summary: Strip clearcutting of moso bamboo forests reduces cutting costs but significantly affects soil organic carbon and total nitrogen content. It also leads to a decrease in leaf area and an increase in leaf nitrogen and phosphorus content. Fine root traits are minimally affected by this harvesting method.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chao Jia, Yonghua Rong, Xiaoying Geng, Menghan Wang, Zhicheng Zhang, Shengnan Han, Xihao Bie
Summary: Both olfactory and thermal environments have significant effects on thermal sensation, thermal comfort, and total comfort. The olfactory environment has a stronger influence on total comfort compared to the thermal environment. However, the thermal environment affects physiological indicators such as skin temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, while the olfactory environment does not have a significant impact on these indicators.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Mara A. Guzman-Ruiz, Natali N. Guerrero-Vargas, Alejandra Lagunes-Cruz, Shellye Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Jesus Enrique Garcia-Aviles, Gabriela Hurtado-Alvarado, Rebeca Mendez-Hernandez, Anahi Chavarria-Krauser, Jean-Pascal Morin, Virginia Arriaga-Avila, Ruud M. Buijs, Rosalinda Guevara-Guzman
Summary: Microglia, the resident macrophages in the CNS, exhibit circadian gene and protein expression and respond differently to immune challenges depending on the time of day. Their functions, such as synaptic prune and regulation of biological rhythms like general activity, body temperature, and food intake, are influenced by circadian control. This reveals the importance of considering circadian time in understanding the role of microglia in CNS physiology.
Article
Forestry
Darija Cvikl, Cvetka Avgustin, Samo Kreft
Summary: This study investigated the effects of forest therapy in the Kranjska Gora tourist destination through experimental research on 50 tourists. The results demonstrated positive effects and health benefits on tourists, and the forest therapy experience was presented through their feedback and perception.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mario Alberto Burgos-Aceves, Haitham G. Abo-Al-Ela, Caterina Faggio
Summary: Humans and wildlife are exposed to a variety of compounds, including plasticizers, which can disrupt endocrine and immune function. The presence of plastic debris in the environment is a growing concern. Studies have shown that plasticizers can cause mitochondrial dysfunction and immunosuppression, highlighting the need for further research on their impact on immune responses.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Christoph Thurm, Burkhart Schraven, Sascha Kahlfuss
Summary: ABC transporters represent a diverse group of ATP-dependent transport proteins that regulate the import and export of various substances. Recent studies have shown that these transporters play a role in the development and function of different T cell populations, impacting immunity to viruses, tumors, and autoimmune diseases. Understanding the function of ABC transporters in T cells may lead to novel therapies for autoimmune disorders and improve immune responses to infections and cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sujin Park, Yeji Choi, Geonwoo Kim, Eunsoo Kim, Soojin Kim, Domyung Paek
Summary: This study conducted pre-, post-, and follow-up experiments on 87 health and clinical indicators in a sample of 88 adolescent participants, revealing significant changes in 46 indicators, including systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, cholesterol, serotonin, vitamin D, CD16+CD56 count, interferon-gamma, resilience, and self-esteem. These findings lay the foundation for developing forest healing programs and conducting evidence-based research in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Belen Fadrique, Daniel Gann, Bruce W. Nelson, Sassan Saatchi, Kenneth J. Feeley
Summary: Bamboo-dominated forests cover significant areas in the Southwestern Amazon, and this study reveals that bamboo competes with coexisting trees for water, impacting large-scale ecosystem dynamics. Remote sensing analysis demonstrates the unique seasonal and long-term dynamics of BDF and coexisting trees, with bamboo influencing water competition shaping the ecosystem. The study suggests a potential selection for drought-tolerant trees in BDF and emphasizes the importance of understanding the cyclical dynamics of BDF for interpreting Amazonian forests' responses to extreme climatic events.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katja M. Pollak, Shuai Shao, Jessica M. Knutson, Harleen Gill, Ye-Von Lee, Stacey L. McKay, Catherine Ann Cameron
Summary: This study examined the effects of a new frustration-provoking stressor on psychological and physiological stress responses in adolescents, compared to an established anxiety-provoking stressor. The results showed that both stress conditions had significant effects on cortisol levels, but only one stressor had an effect on heart rate. Both moderate-stress conditions elicited more psychological and physiological stress responses, especially disengagement strategies.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Krzysztof Stec, Karol Pilis, Wieslaw Pilis, Pawel Dolibog, Slawomir Letkiewicz, Alicja Glebocka
Summary: The study aimed to measure psychological and physiological reactions during 8 days of water-only fasting. The results showed a decrease in body weight, blood pressure, and glucose level, as well as an increase in resting heart rate, cortisol, and β-hydroxybutyrate concentration. However, no significant psychological changes were observed.
Article
Forestry
Abolghassem Emamverdian, Yulong Ding, Farzad Mokhberdoran, Muthusamy Ramakrishnan, Zishan Ahmad, Yinfeng Xie
Summary: Bamboo forests cover a significant area of Chinese forestland. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) have been used for plant protection against heavy metal stress. The study found that TiO2 NPs reduced oxidative stress in plants by increasing antioxidant capacity, decreasing lipoperoxidation, and reducing accumulation of Cu and Pb. Additionally, TiO2 NPs were more effective for Cu than Pb, and high concentrations of TiO2 NPs enhanced plant growth and development under heavy metal stress.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Junhui Wang
Summary: This paper presents the design, implementation, and application of an Internet-based system for testing and analyzing psychological and physiological responses during creative learning.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Wei Lin, Qibing Chen, Xiaoxia Zhang, Jinying Tao, Zongfang Liu, Bingyang Lyu, Nian Li, Di Li, Chengcheng Zeng
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengcheng Zeng, Bingyang Lyu, Songyuan Deng, Yan Yu, Nian Li, Wei Lin, Di Li, Qibing Chen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqian Wang, Mingyan Jiang, Yinshu Huang, Zhiyi Sheng, Xiao Huang, Wei Lin, Qibing Chen, Xi Li, Zhenghua Luo, Bingyang Lv
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Ihtisham, Shiliang Liu, Muhammad Owais Shahid, Nawab Khan, Bingyang Lv, Mohammad Sarraf, Siyad Ali, Longqing Chen, Yinggao Liu, Qibing Chen
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqian Wang, Huahong Qu, Tong Bai, Qibing Chen, Xi Li, Zhenghua Luo, Bingyang Lv, Mingyan Jiang
Summary: The study found that urban ornamental bamboo landscapes have significant beneficial psychophysiological effects on humans, with different organs expressing different colors having varied impacts while the type of color itself mainly affecting systolic blood pressure. These results can inform urban greening landscape construction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Di Li, Yuwei Tao, Sijia Mou, Bingyang Lyu, Wei Lin, Chengcheng Zeng, Nian Li, Xiaoxia Zhang, Li Guo, Qibing Chen
Summary: Concrete as a construction material significantly affects plant growth and height, with soluble protein, relative electrical conductivity, and malondialdehyde being the main factors influencing plant growth. Within the concrete treatment groups, plants in the large-particle concrete showed better adaptability than those in the small-particle concrete, although both treatments resulted in damage to the plants.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Haixiong Tang, Qin Yang, Mingyan Jiang, Tianxing Wang, Xi Li, Qibing Chen, Zhenghua Luo, Bingyang Lv
Summary: This study investigated seasonal changes in thermal comfort and health-related factors in two clustered bamboo forests in Southwest China. The results showed that the thermal comfort, air particle, NAI, and bacteria concentrations in the bamboo forests were generally better than the controls and met the standard for recreational activities. The two bamboo forests provided suitable recreational conditions and had clean air and bactericidal abilities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Li, Longfei Liang, Qidi Dong, Ruijue Wang, Tao Xu, Ling Qu, Zhiwei Wu, Bingyang Lyu, Shiliang Liu, Qibing Chen
Summary: The urban water environment is severely impacted by human activities, especially in highly industrialized areas. In this study, the pollution status of the Pi River, which flows through Chengdu, a large city in Southwest China, was investigated. The results showed that the river was seriously polluted by heavy metals and experienced eutrophication. Cadmium (Cd) had a significant impact on both the benthic and algal communities, leading to a complete change in the benthic community structure. This study provides important information for the future conservation of industrial urban rivers.