Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Shin Jang, Sheng-Feng Shen, Jehn-Yih Juang, Cho-ying Huang, Min-Hui Lo
Summary: Research has shown that in montane cloud forests in central Taiwan, the diurnal temperature range increases with altitude, while it is larger in low-altitude and high-altitude areas. This highlights the importance of montane cloud forests for the mountain ecosystem.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinlei Qi, Lili Chen, Peng Yin, Maigeng Zhou, Shushi Peng, Gang Liu, Lijun Wang, Muhammad Noman, Yang Xie, Zhaomin Dong, Yuming Guo
Summary: By analyzing daily cause-specific mortality data from 266 cities in China, it was found that every 10 degrees Celsius increase in diurnal temperature range (DTR) would result in a 3.3% increase in non-accidental mortality. The study also projected the future DTR-attributable additional mortality, showing a decrease in mortality by the 2050s and 2090s, with exacerbated regional inequalities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianliang Zhang, Ruben D. Manzanedo, Pengcheng Lv, Chen Xu, Meiting Hou, Xuanrui Huang, Tim Rademacher
Summary: This study investigates the effects of changes in sub-daily temperatures (DTR) and cloud cover on tree growth and drought stress. The results show that reducing DTR benefits tree growth in the absence of severe droughts, while increased cloud cover only benefits tree growth during severe drought periods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujin Wang, Yang Chen, Jiaqi Chen, Rong Wu, Pi Guo, Shun Zha, Qingying Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the mortality burden caused by diurnal temperature range (DTR) in Yunnan, China, and investigate the potential effect modification of DTR-mortality association based on various factors. The findings revealed that high DTR contributed significantly to non-accidental mortality, particularly affecting cardiovascular and respiratory mortality. The mortality risk attributable to DTR varied slightly across different demographic categories such as gender, age, marital status, and occupation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Ali Shahfahad, Ahmed Ali Bindajam, Mohd Waseem Naikoo, Swapan Talukdar, Atiqur Asif, Javed Mallick, Atiqur Rahman
Summary: Among the various effects of urbanization on climate change, the changing thermal environment is the most extensively studied and understood phenomenon. Impervious surfaces in cities absorb and re-emit more heat from solar radiation compared to natural landscapes, leading to elevated temperatures in global cities. Due to increased impervious surfaces and anthropogenic emissions, the diurnal temperature range is decreasing in cities while the frequency of extreme temperature events is increasing.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanyu Zhang, Xiangjin Shen, Gaohua Fan
Summary: The diurnal temperature range (DTR) in northeast China has shown a significant decreasing trend from 1961 to 2015, mainly attributed to the faster increase in minimum temperatures (T-min) compared to maximum temperatures (T-max). Seasonally, the largest decrease in DTR was observed in spring, while the smallest decrease was in summer. Increasing elevation has a significant warming effect on T-max, leading to an increase in the DTR trend with elevation rise.
Article
Ecology
Jian Wang, Desheng Liu
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of diurnal temperature range (DTR) on autumn leaf senescence date (LSD) and predicts future trends of LSD under warming. The results show that increased DTR has an advancing effect on LSD, whereas increased mean temperature delays LSD. These findings highlight the importance of considering DTR in phenology modeling and call for a better understanding of the ecological impacts of warming asymmetry.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Samaneh Torkian, Narges Khanjani, Bahram Bakhtiari, Rahim Sharafkhani
Summary: The study found a non-linear relationship between diurnal temperature range and mortality, with high and low DTR in the cold season potentially being risk factors for increased mortality, particularly affecting individuals over 60 and men.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xuan Kai, Zhimin Hong, Yang Hong, Xiaolei Wang, Chunyang Li
Summary: This study examined the impact of diurnal temperature range (DTR) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in Hulunbuir, northeast China. The results revealed that extremely high DTR increased the risk of CVD mortality, particularly in males and individuals aged 65 and above. The findings may inform decision-making by local public health authorities to mitigate the adverse effects of high DTR on residents, especially vulnerable groups, during cold seasons.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaodi Fang, Shuiyu Sun, Xiaojian Liao, Shoupeng Li, Siyu Zhou, Qiaowei Gan, Liuting Zeng, Zhijie Guan
Summary: The study found that diurnal temperature range (DTR) has a significant inhibitory effect on bioleaching, especially in the early and middle stages of exposure, gradually decreasing over time. DTR does not change the composition of EPS matrix but has a significant effect on the generative behavior of EPS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruoting Wang, Junzhang Tian, Likang Li, Xintong Liu, Meifang Leng, Zebing Ye, Guowei Li
Summary: This study found a quasi-U-shaped relationship between DTR and EADs due to stroke, while age, sex, or season did not significantly modify the association between DTR and EADs. Further high-quality evidence is needed to explore and validate the relationship between DTR and stroke.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangyu Zhai, Kuan Zhang, Wenjuan Zhou, Tingting Wu
Summary: The study revealed a non-linear relationship between Diurnal temperature range (DTR) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) hospital admissions, with low DTR having a more deleterious impact than high DTR. Males and the elderly were more vulnerable to the effects of low DTR exposure, while both gender and age groups showed no significant differences in response to high DTR exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangyu Zhai, Jintao Qi, Xuemei Zhang, Wenjuan Zhou, Jiancheng Wang
Summary: Climate change is increasing extreme weather events, which greatly impact public health. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, and temperature changes have varying effects on these diseases depending on age, gender, and region.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qunwu Zha, Guorong Chai, Yongzhong Sha, Zhe-George Zhang
Summary: This study used a distributed lag non-linear model to examine the impact of diurnal temperature range (DTR) on nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) and allergic rhinitis (AR) and found that their responses to DTR exposure were different and could be influenced by COVID-19 and seasonal factors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Grigorieva
Summary: Short-term fluctuations in air temperature in the Russian Far East have significant impacts on ecosystems and human health. Analysis of weather station data from 2000 to 2019 revealed distinct spatial and temporal patterns of daily temperature range in the region. The findings also highlighted a diurnal asymmetry of global warming, with an increase in minimum daily temperatures outpacing maximum temperatures.
Article
Architecture
Cristina Cabello-Briones, Heather A. Viles
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martin A. Coombes, Heather A. Viles, Larissa A. Naylor, Emanuela Claudia La Marca
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Scott Allan Orr, Maureen Young, Dawson Stelfox, Joanne Curran, Heather Viles
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paula M. Carmona-Quiroga, Robert M. J. Jacobs, Sagrario Martinez-Ramirez, Heather A. Viles
Article
Geography, Physical
Heather Viles
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sergio Enrico Favero-Longo, Heather A. Viles
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Geography, Physical
Stephen Tooth, Heather A. Viles
Summary: Addressing EDI is crucial for the sustainable development of geomorphology, enabling it to adapt to changing external circumstances, remain vibrant, and attract a wider cross-section of society.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Andrew S. Goudie, Alice M. Goudie, Heather A. Viles
Summary: This paper describes the widespread distribution and characteristics of star dunes in arid regions around the world, including East Asia, Western Asia, the Americas, southern Africa, and northern Africa. Star dunes exhibit a variety of forms, such as simple pyramids, complex features, and checkerboard patterns. They mainly develop in areas with low rainfall, variable wind directions, and topographic barriers.
Review
Plant Sciences
Martin A. Coombes, Heather A. Viles
Summary: Nature-based solutions provide opportunities for incorporating green elements into cultural heritage conservation in cities, but concerns over potential negative impacts may hinder their uptake. Adapting NbS to address specific heritage conservation challenges and utilizing urban built heritage can bring mutual benefits and contribute to wider social benefits. The integration of built heritage into the NbS paradigm shows promise for strengthening resilient and sustainable urban communities.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Archaeology
Kathryn Royce, Christian Baars, Heather Viles
Summary: This paper provides explicit definitions for key concepts in conservation, such as damage and susceptibility, and applies them to mineral collections. The paper highlights the overlooked susceptibility of minerals to environmental factors in conservation efforts. The Mineral Susceptibility Database is introduced as a valuable resource to facilitate informed decision-making and interdisciplinary communication in the care and preservation of minerals and geological materials.
STUDIES IN CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Daire E. Browne, Robert Peverall, Grant A. D. Ritchie, Heather A. Viles
Summary: Enhanced understanding of drying kinetics of building materials is important for durability explanation and conservation improvement. Cavity ring-down spectroscopy is demonstrated as an effective method to investigate drying kinetics, and it is applied here to study the drying behavior of commonly used building limestones and sandstone. The time for phase I drying increases with porosity, but the constant mass flux remains unchanged. Phase II drying diffusivities vary for different materials and are not solely controlled by porosity. Activation energies associated with phase II drying are determined for specific materials.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Andrew S. Goudie, Alice M. Goudie, Heather A. Viles
Summary: Dome dunes, including mini-domes and megadomes, are a common type of sand dunes found in several regions in Africa and Asia. They come in various shapes and sizes, with morphometric analysis showing average densities, heights, and widths of megadomes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Sanmartin, Richard Grove, Rafael Carballeira, Heather Viles
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Cristina Cabello Briones, Heather Viles
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
(2018)
Article
Geography, Physical
Mariagrazia Morando, Katrin Wilhelm, Enrica Matteucci, Luca Martire, Rosanna Piervittori, Heather A. Viles, Sergio Enrico Favero-Longo
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Parth Bansal, Steven Jige Quan
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between urban form and canopy layer urban heat island (CUHI) using a relatively large sample of microclimate sensors in Seoul, Korea. The study compares different statistical models and finds that the spatially explicit gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT) model has the highest accuracy. The study also shows that the effect of urban form on CUHI varies at different time instances during the day. These findings provide valuable insights for planners to understand the complexity of urban climate and reduce CUHI magnitude.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Salah Almazmumi, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: Windcatchers provide effective low-energy ventilation and summer passive cooling in temperate climates. However, their use in winter is limited due to significant ventilation heat loss and potential discomfort. This study evaluates the applicability of windcatchers in low-temperature conditions, highlighting the need for control strategies to reduce over-ventilation and the integration of heat recovery or thermal storage to enhance winter thermal conditions.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Behrouz Nourozi, Aneta Wierzbicka, Runming Yao, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This article presents a systematic review of ventilation solutions in hospital wards, aiming to enhance pathogen removal performance while maintaining patient and healthcare staff comfort using air-cleaning techniques. The study reveals the importance of proper ventilation systems in reducing infection risk and adverse effects of cross-contamination.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhen Yang, Weirong Zhang, Hongkai Liu, Weijia Zhang, Mingyuan Qin
Summary: The study examines the influence of personalized local heating on the thermal comfort of occupants in old residential buildings. The findings reveal that personalized local heating can increase the overall thermal sensation of occupants, but only a few methods are effective in enhancing thermal comfort. The chosen heating methods and background temperature affect the participants' selection of heating parts.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hong Cheng, Dan Norback, Huilin Zhang, Liu Yang, Baizhan Li, Yinping Zhang, Zhuohui Zhao, Qihong Deng, Chen Huang, Xu Yang, Chan Lu, Hua Qian, Tingting Wang, Ling Zhang, Wei Yu, Juan Wang, Xin Zhang
Summary: The home environment and sick building syndrome (SBS) symptoms in five southern Chinese cities have been studied over time. The study found a decrease in asthma prevalence and an increase in allergic rhinitis. Cockroaches, rats, mice, mosquitoes or flies were identified as consistent biological risk factors for SBS symptoms, while redecoration, buying new furniture, and traffic air pollution were identified as other risk factors.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chaojie Xing, Zhengtao Ai, Zhiwei Liu, Cheuk Ming Mak, Hai Ming Wong
Summary: This study experimentally investigated the emission characteristics of droplets around the mouth during dental treatments. The results showed that the peak mass fraction of droplets occurs within the size range of 20 μm to 100 μm, and droplets with a diameter less than 200 μm account for over 80% of the mass fraction. The dominant emission direction of droplets is towards the dummy's head and chest, forming an approximately cone shape.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhijian Liu, Zhe Han, Lina Hu, Chenxing Hu, Rui Rong
Summary: This study compared the effects of different respiratory behaviors on the distribution of aerosols in a ward and the risk of infection for healthcare workers using numerical simulation. It was found that talking in the ward significantly increased aerosol concentrations, particularly short periods of talking. Wards designed with side-supply ventilation had lower overall infection risk. Talking alternately between healthcare workers and patients slightly extended the impact time of aerosols.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yan Yan, Mengyuan Kang, Haodong Zhang, Zhiwei Lian, Xiaojun Fan, Chandra Sekhar, Pawel Wargocki, Li Lan
Summary: In a high-density city, opening windows for sleep may lead to increased indoor temperature, higher PM2.5 concentration, and noise disturbance, which can negatively impact sleep quality.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yan Bai, Liang Liu, Kai Liu, Shuai Yu, Yifan Shen, Di Sun
Summary: This study developed a non-intrusive personal thermal comfort model using machine learning techniques combined with infrared facial recognition. The results showed that the ensemble learning models perform better than traditional models, and the broad learning model has a higher prediction precision with lower computational complexity and faster training speed compared to deep neural networks. The findings provide a reference for optimizing building thermal environments.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yue Lei, Zeynep Duygu Tekler, Sicheng Zhan, Clayton Miller, Adrian Chong
Summary: Mixed-mode ventilation is a promising solution for achieving energy-efficient and comfortable indoor environments. This study found that occupants can thermally adapt when switching between natural ventilation (NV) and air-conditioning (AC) modes within the same day, with the adaptation process stabilizing between 35 to 45 minutes after the mode switch. These findings are important for optimizing thermal comfort in mixed-mode controls, considering the dynamic nature of thermal adaptation.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Nan Mo, Jie Han, Yingde Yin, Yelin Zhang
Summary: This study develops a method based on the LCZ framework for a comprehensive evaluation of urban-scale heat island effects, considering the impact of geographic factors on LST. The results show that Guilin's geomorphological conditions lead to abnormal heat island effects during winter, and the cooling effects of mountains and water bodies vary seasonally in different built areas, with LCZ 2 exhibiting the strongest cooling effect.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Tunga Salthammer
Summary: Monitoring the potential formaldehyde emission of wood-based materials through test chamber investigations has significantly contributed to reducing indoor formaldehyde concentrations. However, the different methodologies used in these procedures prevent direct result comparison. Empirical models for converting formaldehyde steady-state concentrations based on temperature, humidity, air change rate, and loading were developed in the 1970s and have been modified to accommodate the development of lower-emitting materials. Formaldehyde emissions from wood-based materials are complex and require nonlinear regression tools for mathematical analysis.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Katarina Stebelova, Katarina Kovacova, Zuzana Dzirbikova, Peter Hanuliak, Tomas Bacigal, Peter Hartman, Andrea Vargova, Jozef Hraska
Summary: This study investigated the impact of reduced short-wavelength light on the hormone melatonin metabolite 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (u-sMEL) and examined the association between previous day's light exposure and u-sMEL. It was found that reducing short-wavelength light during the day did not change the concentration of u-sMEL. Personal photopic illuminance was positively correlated with u-sMEL in the reference week. The illuminance had a significant impact on u-sMEL, as shown by the evaluation of the mean of all three urine samples. However, this correlation was not found in the experimental week.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruoxin Xiong, Ying Shi, Haoming Jing, Wei Liang, Yorie Nakahira, Pingbo Tang
Summary: This study proposes a data-model integration method to identify and calibrate uncertainties in machine learning models, leading to improved thermal perception predictions. The method utilizes the Multidimensional Association Rule Mining algorithm to identify biased human responses and enhances prediction accuracy and reliability. The study also evaluates different calibration techniques and discovers their potential in enhancing prediction reliability.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Beichao Hu, Zeda Yin, Abderrachid Hamrani, Arturo Leon, Dwayne McDaniel
Summary: This paper introduces an innovative super-resolution approach to model the air flow and temperature field in the cold aisle of a data center. The proposed method reconstructs a high-fidelity flow field by using a low-fidelity flow field, significantly reducing the computational time and enabling real-time prediction.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)