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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Samaher Al-Janabi, Ayad Alkaim, Ehab Al-Janabi, Aseel Aljeboree, M. Mustafa
Summary: The responsibility of upgrading health reality lies with everyone, and the design of a smart system based on modern technologies can help reduce time and effort while making the work environment more efficient and cost-effective. The use of Internet technology and Intelligent Big Data Analysis is essential for constructing an integrated system to predict and monitor air pollution concentrations in real time.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. M. Duvall, G. S. W. Hagler, A. L. Clements, K. Benedict, K. Barkjohn, V Kilaru, T. Hanley, N. Watkins, A. Kaufman, A. Kamal, S. Reece, P. Fransioli, M. Gerboles, G. Gillerman, R. Habre, M. Hannigan, Z. Ning, V Papapostolou, R. Pope, P. J. E. Quintana, J. Lam Snyder
Summary: The use of air sensor technology is increasing worldwide, but there is significant variability in data quality. The workshop addressed the lack of sensor technology requirements, fit-for-purpose data quality needs, and transparency issues, highlighting the need for more clear and consistent approaches for evaluating sensor performance.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Thi Hieu Bui, Manh Khai Nguyen, Thi Hue Nguyen, Van Tu Vu, Hai Long Pham
Summary: The Covid-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced the concentrations of major air pollutants in Hanoi, with PM2.5 and NO2 levels experiencing the largest decreases. Additionally, there was a substantial decline in PM2.5 concentrations at sampling sites during the partial lockdown, and a strong negative correlation was observed between boundary layer height and daily mean PM2.5 in Hanoi.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John S. Ji, Linxin Liu, Junfeng (Jim) Zhang, Haidong Kan, Bin Zhao, Katrin G. Burkart, Yi Zeng
Summary: This study investigated the association between air pollution mixture or air pollutant components and mortality using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study. The results showed a significant relationship between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and mortality, while the association between nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and mortality was found to be dependent on temperature.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyed Saeed Tamehri Zadeh, Alireza Khajavi, Azra Ramezankhani, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh
Summary: A study found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with dysglycemia, particularly impaired fasting glucose.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Luke Curtis
Summary: Outdoor levels of PM2.5, CO, and other pollutants are linked to higher rates of Covid 19 morbidity and mortality; smoking, wildfires, and exposure to incense, pesticides, heavy metals are also associated with increased risk of Covid 19 cases and deaths; the exact mechanisms of how air pollutants increase Covid 19 infections are not fully understood, but are likely related to oxidation and inflammation in the lungs and other tissues.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zoltan Kazi, Snezana Filip, Ljubica Kazi
Summary: This research uses an R program with linear regression to predict air pollutant values. The data used in this study were collected from air quality monitoring reports in Belgrade, published by the Environmental Protection Agency of the Republic of Serbia. The results show that the derived functions from linear regression can effectively predict air pollutant values.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
I. Karim, B. Rappengluck
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a complete lockdown in Pakistan between 24 March - 31 May 2020, resulting in significant reductions in human activities and emissions. This paper investigated changes in air quality over Lahore during the lockdown period by comparing it with reference periods without emission reductions. The results showed a reduction in PM2.5, AOD, and certain trace gases, while others remained unaffected. The analysis also highlighted the local emissions and regional transport from the east as major factors impacting air quality in Lahore.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Veselin Bezanovic, Mladenka Novakovic, Dusan Milovanovic, Zoran Cepic, Dragan Adamovic
Summary: The study demonstrates significant decreases in NO2 concentration levels during the quarantine period in all six cities in Serbia, but PM2.5 and PM10 concentration levels did not show substantial reductions in all cities.
POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Guoying Wang, Shangrong Ma, Xiuli Niu, Xuefu Chen, Fengshuo Liu, Xin Li, Lan Li, Gaofeng Shi, Zhijun Wu
Summary: Research on the sources of HONO in the troposphere remains incomplete, with models failing to accurately predict high levels of fine-particle pollution. Studies demonstrate that at high concentrations, a ratio of 2:1:3:3 of NO2, SO2, H2O, and NH3 can facilitate barrierless reactions for the formation of HONO and NO2-HSO3.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sung Gu Kang
Summary: The study explored the adsorption of NO2 and SO2 on MgO/(Mg0.5Ni0.5)O/MgO(1 0 0) and found that it is tunable through applied strain and certain promoters like Ca and Sr. The use of promoters was more effective in enhancing the strength of NO2 and SO2 adsorption compared to strain. The interactions between the adsorbate and the surface were further elucidated through an investigation of the density of states and Bader charge.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bassim Mohammed Hashim, Saadi K. Al-Naseri, Ali Al-Maliki, Nadhir Al-Ansari
Summary: Since the first report of Covid-19 in Iraq on February 24, 2020, the government has implemented strict lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the virus. This has resulted in decreases in NO2, PM2.5, and PM10 concentrations during partial and total lockdown periods, while O-3 concentration increased. The air quality index improved during the lockdown, and NO2 emissions reduced significantly across major cities in Iraq.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chenxi Liu, Jia Peng, Yubo Liu, Yi Peng, Yuanyuan Kuang, Yinzhuang Zhang, Qilin Ma
Summary: Using Mendelian randomisation (MR) analysis, a potential causal association was found between PM2.5 absorbance and COVID-19 infection, hospitalisation, and severe respiratory symptoms. Prevention and control of air pollution could help delay and halt the negative progression of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Nichapa Parasin, Teerachai Amnuaylojaroen, Surasak Saokaew
Summary: Exposure to air pollution is negatively associated with children's gross motor development, with PM10 posing a higher risk. Further research is needed to understand the impact of prenatal air pollution on gross motor development.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vasilis Kazakos, Jonathon Taylor, Zhiwen Luo
Summary: During the COVID-19 lockdown in the Greater London Area, population exposure to NO2 significantly decreased by 52.3% +/- 6.1%, while exposure to PM2.5 showed a smaller reduction of 15.7% +/- 4.1%. Changes in population activity had the strongest influence on exposure levels during morning rush hours, leading to a significant decrease in exposure at 08:00 am. Additionally, the impacts of air pollution exposure varied across different socioeconomic status groups, with a disproportionate positive effect on economically deprived communities in the city.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher Hebbern, Sabit Cakmak
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan L. Crouse, Paul A. Peters, Paul J. Villeneuve, Marc-Olivier Proux, Hwashin H. Shin, Mark S. Goldberg, Markey Johnson, Amanda J. Wheeler, Ryan W. Allen, Dominic Odwa Atari, Michael Jerrett, Michael Brauer, Jeffrey R. Brook, Sabit Cakmak, Richard T. Burnett
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marc Rigden, Guillaume Pelletier, Raymond Poon, Jiping Zhu, Christiane Auray-Blais, Rene Gagnon, Cariton Kubwabo, Ivana Kosarac, Kaela Lalonde, Sabit Cakmak, Bin Xiao, Karen Leingartner, Ka Lei Ku, Ranjan Bose, Jianli Jiao
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabit Cakmak, Robert E. Dales, Ling Liu, Lisa Marie Kauri, Christine L. Lemieux, Christopher Hebbern, Jiping Zhu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer K. Vanos, Christopher Hebbern, Sabit Cakmak
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. K. Vanos, S. Cakmak, L. S. Kalkstein, Abderrahmane Yagouti
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2015)
Review
Toxicology
J. Gomes, F. Au, A. Basak, S. Cakmak, R. Vincent, P. Kumarathasan
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Toxicology
Guillaume Pelletier, Marc Rigden, Gen Sheng Wang, Don Caldwell, Shabana Siddique, Karen Leingartner, Ivana Kosarac, Sabit Cakmak, Cariton Kubwabo
JOURNAL OF APPLIED TOXICOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sabit Cakmak, Lisa Marie Kauri, Julie Andrade, Robert Dales
Summary: In a Canadian population-based sample, factors such as smoking, having a door connecting to a garage, recent major home renovations, and recent use of paints and stains were found to be associated with higher concentrations of volatile organic compounds indoors. These factors are generally under the control of the occupant(s), suggesting that education on these behaviors could reduce indoor volatile organic compound exposure in the Canadian population.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Semei Coronado, Jose N. Martinez, Rafael Romero-Meza
Summary: The study found that the Infectious Disease Equity Market Volatility Tracker (EMV-ID) has an impact on the volatility of Latin American stock and exchange markets, highlighting the importance of this new indicator in financial market analysis. The results are consistent with evidence from other research findings.
Article
Economics
Rafael Romero-Meza, Semei Coronado, Fabricio Ibanez-Veizaga
Summary: The research explores how the Infectious Disease Equity Market Volatility Tracker index influences the volatility of the Chilean stock market, indicating its potential relevance for financial market participants such as regulators, companies, and brokers. The results align with evidence on the index's predictive capacity regarding oil price volatility and other indices.
ESTUDIOS GERENCIALES
(2021)
Article
Economics
Gustavo Cabrera, Semei Coronado, Omar Rojas, Rafael Romero-Meza
Article
Economics
Rafael Romero-Meza, Claudio Bonilla, Hugo Benedetti, Apostolos Serletis
ECONOMIC MODELLING
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
