Article
Archaeology
Pierluigi Santosuosso
Summary: This paper proposes a sequential search for the construction of a risk index to help managers identify the assets of cultural heritage that need priority in conservation interventions. The basic idea behind this study is that a risk index is the result of decision-making, rather than a mere calculation output.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ahmadreza Shirvani Dastgerdi, Massimo Sargolini, Shorna Broussard Allred, Allison Morrill Chatrchyan, Michael Drescher, Christopher DeGeer
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of strengthening local community participation in regional planning to support the sustainable management of cultural landscapes in a changing climate. The findings suggest that although local community engagement is essential for building climate adaptation in cultural landscapes, decision-makers need improved strategies to integrate climate change policies into regional plans.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Julia Diaz-Alonso, Andrea Bernardos, Jose Luis Regidor-Ros, Ramon Martinez-Manez, Pilar Bosch-Roig
Summary: In this study, Tea tree and Thyme essential oils were diffused in unventilated lab and real Cultural Heritage spaces, with Tea tree oil showing the best results in reducing air bacterial and fungi contamination. The diffusion system's risks on CH artworks were studied, with Tea tree oil vaporization reducing air contamination by 77.3% for fungi and 95.0% for bacteria, without any negative impact on the environment.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Louis J. Durrant, Atish N. Vadher, Jacques Teller
Summary: Research on sustainable management of cultural heritage is increasing due to vulnerability to climate-related disasters and perceived contribution to sustainability goals. Barriers hinder integration, but targeted research can improve resilience. This article explores UNESCO heritage site managers' perceptions on disaster risk management, revealing limited access to strategies and multiple risks. Improved communication and engagement with stakeholders are needed to foster resilience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rafaella Georgiou, Rachel S. Popelka-Filcoff, Dimosthenis Sokaras, Victoria Beltran, Ilaria Bonaduce, Jordan Spangler, Serge X. Cohen, Roy Lehmann, Sylvain Bernard, Jean-Pascal Rueff, Uwe Bergmann, Loic Bertrand
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of native Australian plant exudates, including elemental distribution, functional groups, and main molecular markers. By using high-resolution X-ray Raman spectroscopy, the chemical analysis of these plant exudates was successfully achieved, revealing differences in chemistry among different genera. The multimodal analysis approach gives a deeper understanding of the chemistry of these natural materials long used by Aboriginal Australian peoples.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Review
Oceanography
Nihan Bulut, Hulya Yuceer
Summary: Managing underwater cultural heritage presents various challenges, including mapping, monitoring, access, presentation, and ownership. Most studies focus on evaluating management examples and policy development, conducted by researchers primarily from universities in Western countries. The importance of public participation, interpretation, and access is emphasized in many publications.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fabio Sciurpi, Cristina Carletti, Gianfranco Cellai, Cristina Piselli
Summary: The study defines and applies a comprehensive investigation methodology to assess indoor air quality (IAQ) in museums. By conducting a survey in the Uffizi Gallery, the IAQ conditions and well-being of workers and visitors are evaluated. The results provide recommendations for improving IAQ in museums.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dorina Camelia Ilies, Grigore Vasile Herman, Bahodirhon Safarov, Alexandru Ilies, Lucian Blaga, Tudor Caciora, Ana Cornelia Peres, Vasile Grama, Sigit Widodo Bambang, Telesphore Brou, Francois Taglioni, Thowayeb H. H. Hassan, Mallik Akram Hossain
Summary: The present study aims to study the perception of visitors and employees of Darvas-La Roche Museum House (Romania) in relation to the air quality in the exhibition spaces. The majority of respondents perceived the indoor air quality as good, but approximately 20% of the respondents indicated different symptoms induced by the indoor air. Statistical-mathematical analyses showed strong correlations between the ailments they suffer from and the appearance of certain discomforts and disease symptoms.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tomas Fernandez-Montblanc, Manuel Bethencourt, Alfredo Izquierdo
Summary: This paper presents a novel UCH risk assessment methodology for quantitatively assessing the impact of wave-induced hazards on underwater cultural heritage (UCH) in coastal environments. The methodology calculates the UCH risk based on vulnerability, hazard, and exposure, and it was validated using in situ measurements. The results allowed identifying UCH sites at high risk and can be used as a stepping stone towards a decision support system for prioritizing research, management, and protection measures.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chieh-An Cheng, Ting-Chun Ching, Shih-Wei Tsai, Kai-Jen Chuang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang, Ta-Yuan Chang
Summary: This study investigated the indoor concentrations of five volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in different locations on a medical university campus. The study found that dichloromethane was the most detected compound, and the Department of Medicine had the highest concentration of the total VOCs. The carcinogenic risks of dichloromethane and benzene were classified as possible for faculty members, and the noncarcinogenic risks were relatively low.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Srushti Goud, Vincenzo Lombardo, Tsvi Kuflik, Alan Wecker
Summary: The paper focuses on integrating cultural heritage values into information content for meaningful communication. Through an eight-stage process, cultural heritage values were successfully included in the communication at the Hecht Museum, garnering appreciation from both visitors and experts.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Spezzano
Summary: This paper evaluates the potential damage of air pollution on different materials throughout Europe, with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites. Despite significant improvements in air quality in Europe, air pollution remains a significant factor in the degradation of cultural heritage.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Donatella Porrini, Francesco De Masi
Summary: This paper analyzes the role of insurance in safeguarding Italian Churches from natural disasters to manage climate change risk and make cultural heritage more resilient. The strategy involves a private insurance contract with a dual track system at local and national levels to achieve full coverage of all churches, potentially serving as a benchmark in the field of cultural heritage and climate action.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Angela Santangelo, Eleonora Melandri, Giulia Marzani, Simona Tondelli, Andrea Ugolini
Summary: This study aims to explore good practices for cultural heritage resilience in historical areas by investigating EU-funded projects. The findings emphasize the importance of improving knowledge from existing good practices and highlight two main approaches to support communities in increasing the resilience of cultural heritage in historical areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dorina Camelia Ilies, Florin Marcu, Tudor Caciora, Liliana Indrie, Alexandru Ilies, Adina Albu, Monica Costea, Ligia Burta, Stefan Baias, Marin Ilies, Mircea Sandor, Grigore Vasile Herman, Nicolaie Hodor, Gabriela Ilies, Zharas Berdenov, Anca Huniadi, Jan Andrzej Wendt
Summary: The study conducted investigations and analysis of air quality inside a museum located in a heritage building in Romania, focusing on parameters such as temperature, humidity, and brightness. The results show the potentially harmful environment for both exhibits and people, with concentrations of pollutants exceeding international standards.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aidana Tleuken, Galym Tokazhanov, Mert Guney, Ali Turkyilmaz, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: This study evaluates the readiness of selected green building certification systems for assessing the sustainability of residential buildings in a post-pandemic world, finding that none of the reviewed systems are fully prepared to cover all proposed indicators. Different systems have varying focuses on specific sustainability pillars, which impacted their responses to pandemic-resilient categories.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mert Guney, Aiganym Kumisbek, Zhanel Akimzhanova, Symbat Kismelyeva, Kamila Beisova, Almagul Zhakiyenova, Vassilis Inglezakis, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: The study conducted measurements of total gaseous mercury in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan to predict its spatial distribution, estimated the environmental repartition of mercury deposited by a former Hg-cell chlor-alkali plant using three fugacity models, and predicted long-range mercury transport through trajectory-based cluster analysis.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Aidana Tleuken, Ali Turkyilmaz, Kristina Unger, Galym Tokazhanov, Idriss El-Thalji, Mohamad Y. Mostafa, Mert Guney, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in education processes to remote mode, and this study aims to identify the impact of the residential built environment on students' satisfaction and academic performance during this time. The study was conducted in Kazakhstan and Norway using an online survey, and the results showed that the built environment affects both satisfaction and performance in remote education. Differences were observed between urban and non-urban living areas, with health and safety being more important for urban areas and comfort facilities being more important for non-urban residents.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mert Guney, Zhanel Akimzhanova, Aiganym Kumisbek, Symbat Kismelyeva, Almira Guney, Ferhat Karaca, Vassilis Inglezakis
Summary: Former industrially contaminated sites still pose environmental risks and need to be evaluated for pollution by Hg and other selected PTEs, especially in the vicinity of Lake Balkyldak where persistent Hg pollution is present.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Symbat Kismelyeva, Rustem Khalikhan, Aisulu Torezhan, Aiganym Kumisbek, Zhanel Akimzhanova, Ferhat Karaca, Mert Guney
Summary: Industrial activities have caused severe environmental contamination, posing unacceptable health risks to rural and urban populations. The chlor-alkali plant in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan has historically contributed to mercury contamination, with elevated levels found in soil, water, air, and biota. While the current study suggests acceptable risks from exposure to mercury contamination in the region, further assessment is needed for worker exposure scenarios and consumption of contaminated fish from Lake Balkyldak.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aidana Tleuken, Galym Tokazhanov, Kebir Mohammed Jemal, Ramazan Shaimakhanov, Magzhan Sovetbek, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: As the world grapples with the negative impacts of human activity on the environment, the circular economy is gaining attention as a means to preserve the value of resources. This research reviews the available literature on sustainability, green economy, and circularity development, and assesses the barriers and opportunities to circular economy development in CACs. The study finds that CACs face similar challenges (such as reliance on fossil fuels, water scarcity, and inadequate waste management) and opportunities (such as a focus on sustainable development, international cooperation, and green financing) in their circular economy development. Effective strategic plans, stakeholder involvement, and sufficient funding are recommended to promote circular economy in CACs.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akmaral Agibayeva, Mert Guney, Ferhat Karaca, Aiganym Kumisbek, Jong Ryeol Kim, Egemen Avcu
Summary: This review aims to comprehensively assess the toxicity and composition of particle-bound pollutants, evaluate different methods for characterizing particles, and provide recommendations for enhancing human health risk assessment. The study found that the cellular response to particles is complex and requires a combination of morphological and chemical data for a comprehensive assessment. The recommended method for single-particle analysis is SEM-EDS, followed by dry or wet chemical analysis techniques for studying the bulk chemistry of particles. Using bioaccessible/soluble fractions can improve the accuracy of human health risk assessment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mukhtar Kulimbet, Natalya Glushkova, Beth Snitz, Radmila Tsoy, Shalkar Adambekov, Evelyn Talbott, Alibek Mereke, Minjie Wu, Abzal Zhumagaliuly, Ferhat Karaca, Yuefang Chang, Saule Turuspekova, Akira Sekikawa, Kairat Davletov
Summary: This study aimed to investigate cognitive impairment in older adults in Kazakhstan. By administering neuropsychological tests to 276 adults aged 60+, the study found associations between demographic factors such as age, education, gender, and ethnicity with cognitive performance. The findings provide a foundation for future research on dementia and cognitive impairment in the aging population of Kazakhstan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kebir Mohammed Jemal, Marzhan Kabzhassarova, Ramazan Shaimkhanov, Dinara Dikhanbayeva, Ali Turkyilmaz, Serdar Durdyev, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of digital tools on circular economy implementation in the construction sector and proposes a new research framework through a three-step approach. The study found that advanced digital tools can be used to enhance circular economy implementation in construction. The contribution of this study includes the integration of circular economy and digitalization concepts in construction, filling the existing research gap, and the investigation of critical barriers, providing insights for construction practitioners.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akmaral Agibayeva, Rustem Khalikhan, Mert Guney, Ferhat Karaca, Aisulu Torezhan, Egemen Avcu
Summary: This study successfully predicts PM2.5 concentrations in Astana, Kazakhstan during heating and non-heating periods using multiple linear regression (MLR) and random forest (RF) algorithms, and estimates the Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) risk. The RF model shows higher accuracy compared to the MLR model. PM10 and carbon monoxide concentrations have the most significant impact on PM2.5 prediction, while meteorological parameters have a weaker association. The developed methodology can be applied to locations with similar air pollution and climate characteristics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Madina Tursumbayeva, Aset Muratuly, Nassiba Baimatova, Ferhat Karaca, Aiymgul Kerimray
Summary: This study investigated PM2.5 temporal variations and the influence of meteorological parameters on PM2.5 concentrations in six major cities in Central Asia. The results show severe air quality deterioration with annual PM2.5 concentrations up to tenfold higher than the limits. Coal combustion is identified as the primary source of PM2.5 pollution in most cities.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theophilus Bright Ogbuabia, Mert Guney, Nassiba Baimatova, Ismail Ulusoy, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: Kazakhstan is one of the most polluted countries in the world, with high concentrations of PM2.5 pollutants. The government's measures to reduce pollution have been ineffective, prompting a need to investigate the sources of PM2.5. The study found that controlled CHPP emissions have a negligible impact on the total concentration, while uncontrolled CHPP emissions contribute significantly.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Aidana Tleuken, Galym Tokazhanov, Aray-Bibi Serikbay, Kuanysh Zhalgasbayev, Mert Guney, Ali Turkyilmaz, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to spend more time at home, impacting the consumption of water and energy. This study in Kazakhstan evaluates the effects of lockdowns on residential water and energy consumption in cities of different sizes. Results show that energy and water consumption increased during lockdown periods, but the growth was not significantly higher compared to non-pandemic times, posing a risk for sustainable resources consumption and supply companies.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Beibut Torgautov, Asset Zhanabayev, Aidana Tleuken, Ali Turkyilmaz, Mohammad Mustafa, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: This research investigates the potential application of circular economy principles in the construction sector in Kazakhstan, identifying stakeholders' focus on virtualization opportunities.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Alexey Remizov, Aizhan Tukaziban, Zhuldyz Yelzhanova, Tokzhan Junussova, Ferhat Karaca
Summary: The construction industry plays a significant role in the global economy, but contributes significantly to energy consumption and carbon emissions. Promoting green building concepts is crucial for all countries, and each country needs to develop assessment tools tailored to local needs. The construction industry in Kazakhstan faces sustainability challenges, while the application of green certification systems is hindered by limited knowledge and awareness.
Article
Archaeology
Justin J. L. Kimball, Ruben With, Christian Lochsen Rodsrud
Summary: Micro-CT (μCT) has been increasingly used in the cultural heritage sector to understand past cultures and their materials. In the case of the Gjellestad ship from the Viking Age, μCT was used to document and conserve the deteriorated organic and metallic materials. A georeferencing system was developed to retain important stratigraphic and position information, allowing for spatial positioning using 3D GIS. The use of μCT has shown positive impact on the documentation, conservation, and reconstruction of cultural heritage.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Review
Archaeology
S. Sylaiou, P. Dafiotis, D. Koukopoulos, K. Koukoulis, R. Vital, A. Antoniou, Chr. Fidas
Summary: This manuscript discusses the growing importance of Extended Reality (XR) in art exhibitions. It explores the technologies used, design issues, evaluation metrics, and aims of XR exhibitions. The research focuses on the current types of technologies used, primary design considerations, and methods to enhance user experience. The paper also examines evaluation criteria and the use of virtual humans for increased engagement. Additionally, it thoroughly discusses parameters affecting user experience and offers suggestions for optimizing design and future directions.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Carlo Battini, Umberto Ferretti, Giorgia De Angelis, Roberto Pierdicca, Marina Paolanti, Ramona Quattrini
Summary: This research presents a method for recognizing historical building elements using a deep learning system. By leveraging synthetic point clouds to generate 3D models, the proposed approach achieves high accuracy in the experiments conducted on a newly synthetic dataset.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Jingwen Zhang, Tianlin Ren
Summary: In the era of digital information, metadata and ontology technology have promoted the management and utilization of museum collections. This study focused on ancient Chinese ceramics and proposed solutions for the shortcomings in their information management through metadata analysis and ontology construction. The structure of the ontology was visualized to provide a clearer understanding of ancient Chinese ceramics.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
