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Astronomy & Astrophysics
Rohit Dokara, Nirupam Roy, Karl Menten, Sarita Vig, Prasun Dutta, Henrik Beuther, Jagadheep D. Pandian, Michael Rugel, Md Rashid, Andreas Brunthaler
Summary: The advent of wide-band receiver systems enables high-sensitivity and high-resolution radio continuum surveys. This study conducted an unbiased survey of a small portion of the Galactic plane using the uGMRT system, producing continuum mosaics. The results serve as a reference for future larger-scale surveys and contribute to our understanding of the Milky Way.
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Rodosthenis S. Rodosthenous, Mari E. K. Niemi, Lila Kallio, Merja Perala, Perttu Terho, Theresa Knopp, Eero Punkka, Enni M. Makkonen, Paula Nurmi, Johanna Makela, Pauli Wihuri, Marco Hautalahti, Corianna Moffatt, Paolo Martini, Laura Germine, Viola A. Makela, Oona A. Karhunen, Jari Lahti, Tero S. Hiekkalinna, Tero Jyrhama, Huei-Yi Shen, Heiko Runz, Aarno Palotie, Markus Perola, Andrea Ganna
Summary: This pilot study aimed to recontact biobank participants and collect cognitive, behavioural and lifestyle information using a secure online platform. The results showed a low participation rate but reliable data.
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
A. J. Cordwell, N. J. Rattenbury, M. T. Bannister, P. Cowan, Fumio Abe, Richard Barry, David P. Bennett, Aparna Bhattacharya, Ian A. Bond, Hirosane Fujii, Akihiko Fukui, Yoshitaka Itow, Stela Ishitani Silva, Yuki Hirao, Rintaro Kirikawa, Iona Kondo, Naoki Koshimoto, Yutaka Matsubara, Sho Matsumoto, Yasushi Muraki, Shota Miyazaki, Arisa Okamura, Clement Ranc, Yuki Satoh, Takahiro Sumi, Daisuke Suzuki, Paul J. Tristram, Taiga Toda, Hibiki Yama, Atsunori Yonehara
Summary: The Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics (MOA-II) survey has been conducting high cadence, wide field observations of the Galactic Bulge from New Zealand since 2005. They have obtained rotation periods for 26 asteroids, including one that possibly exhibits non-principal axis rotation.
MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Miriam Aczel, Richard Heap, Mark Workman, Stephen Hall, Harry Armstrong, Karen Makuch
Summary: The UK's inclusion of a net-zero emissions target in national legislation necessitates the exploration of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) options. This study examines the governance and implications of the UK's experience with shale gas in relation to the development and widespread deployment of GGR. The research highlights the risk of top-down governance and the need for transparency and stakeholder participation in decision-making to ensure social legitimacy and successful technological innovation.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ian Babelon, Jiri Panek, Enzo Falco, Reinout Kleinhans, James Charlton
Summary: Web-based geoparticipation technologies are increasingly utilized by local governments to enhance transparency and legitimacy in urban planning policies. Surveys indicate that geoparticipation can facilitate citizen involvement in a 'middle-ground' between consultation and collaboration, with information empowerment being a central component. Empowerment is not yet a normative goal for web-based geoparticipation, and information functions as a core component of higher levels of citizen participation.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Long Zhao, Kun Yang, Jie He, Hui Zheng, Donghai Zheng
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of mapping global soil type and texture using satellite data, demonstrating that the proposed scheme can accurately map soil types compared to existing models. This is particularly crucial for remote areas with limited soil samples.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah Naz-McLean, Andy Kim, Andrew Zimmer, Hannah Laibinis, Jen Lapan, Paul Tyman, Jessica Hung, Christina Kelly, Himaja Nagireddy, Surya Narayanan-Pandit, Margaret McCarthy, Saee Ratnaparkhi, Henry Rutherford, Rajesh Patel, Scott Dryden-Peterson, Deborah T. Hung, Ann E. Woolley, Lisa A. Cosimi
Summary: Remote clinical trial models have the potential to reduce barriers and improve representation in research. The TestBoston study used a fully remote home-testing model to collect data on COVID-19 infection in the greater Boston area. The study successfully enrolled a representative cohort and highlighted the importance of participant support and technology platforms in remote trial models.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ingrid Belcakova, Martina Slamova, Zuzana Demovicova
Summary: As one of the largest cities in Slovakia, Bratislava aims to enhance its urban greenery to adapt to climate change and develop new green areas. This research maps the current situation of urban greenery, focusing on the potential of untapped green areas on housing estates, and presents options for residents to participate in green development. Additionally, the study explores new trends in greenery usage and proposes setting up a new system for private and semi-public green areas. Furthermore, the analysis examines the impact of different types of media on strengthening the relationship between the city and its residents, suggesting the establishment of an online platform to improve communication and increase public participation.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Heidi Amalie Rosendahl Jensen, Cathrine Juel Lau, Michael Davidsen, Ola Ekholm, Anne Illemann Christensen
Summary: This study examines the agreement between self-reported diseases and medical records data among Danish adults and explores associations with sociodemographic variables. The results show that self-reported data accurately identify individuals without the specific disease, but sensitivity, PPV, and kappa values vary greatly between diseases.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Ela Ertunc, Zlatica Muchova, Hrvoje Tomic, Jaroslaw Janus
Summary: The article analyzes the legal and practical aspects of land value maps for land consolidation in four countries: Slovakia, Croatia, Poland, and Turkey. The discussion concludes that it is currently not possible to create fully universal methods of automatic earth valuation for land consolidation due to the variety of approaches to land value mapping. Similar areas need to be identified prior to individual parcel valuation. The agronomic value from the farmer's perspective is the key criterion. The development of mass land valuation methods should involve public participation to increase acceptance of the valuation and subsequent effects of land consolidation projects.
Article
Public Administration
Jeffrey (Jeff) L. Brudney, Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, Lucas Meijs
Summary: This study examines the implementation patterns of coproduction in US municipal and county governments. The research finds that nearly half of these governments have implemented one or more stages of coproduction, but co-delivery of services is the least common. The study also suggests that the implementation of coproduction, as perceived by local government managers, can be measured along a unidimensional scale and is robust across different subgroups. Additionally, local governments with larger populations, more services, professional forms of administration, and located in the western US more often implement elements of coproduction.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Heidi Amalie Rosendahl Jensen, Trine Allerslev Horsbol, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Michael Davidsen, Anne Illemann Christensen, Ola Ekholm
Summary: This study examines the accuracy of self-reported cancer history and its negative predictive value using registry data as the criterion standard. The results show that the negative predictive value is consistently high, but sensitivity varies greatly across different cancer types.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2023)
Article
Economics
Paul Mathew, Paulo Issler, Nancy Wallace
Summary: Current commercial mortgage underwriting practices do not fully consider energy risks to net operating income. This paper introduces two metrics to characterize default risk due to changes in energy costs during a mortgage term. Results from a pilot study suggest that energy risks can vary between properties and years, indicating the importance of incorporating energy risk analysis into mortgage underwriting. Policy implications include disclosing energy costs in loan applications and providing incentives for energy efficiency.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdulazeez Imam, Oghenebrume Wariri, Tida Dibbasey, Abdoulie Camara, Anthony Mendy, Assan N. Sanyang, Masaneh Ceesay, Samba Jallow, Abdoulie E. Jallow, Kaddijatou Bah, Njilan Johnson, Ebrima Trawally, Dawda Sowe, Alansana Darboe, Beate Kampmann, Olubukola T. Idoko
Summary: This paper highlights the challenges faced by the Gambian EPIC team in conducting research in a resource-constrained LMIC context and reflects on these challenges. It emphasizes the practical day-to-day challenges in conducting GCP standard clinical research in LMIC settings and provides insights on how to adapt study processes early during research planning to mitigate these challenges.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Federica Ruggero, Alexandra E. Porter, Nikolaos Voulvoulis, Emiliano Carretti, Tommaso Lotti, Claudio Lubello, Riccardo Gori
Summary: This study developed a multi-step methodology for identifying and quantifying microplastics and micro-bioplastics in sludge, with a focus on starch-based micro-bioplastics. The methodology showed high efficacy in removing plastic fragments, highlighting the importance of lowering the threshold size for quantification of plastics in organic fertilizers.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hannah M. Griffiths, Paul Eggleton, Nicole Hemming-Schroeder, Tom Swinfield, Joel S. Woon, Steven D. Allison, David A. Coomes, Louise A. Ashton, Catherine L. Parr
Summary: Tree mortality rates are increasing in tropical rainforests due to global environmental change, accelerating the rate of wood decay, particularly in canopy gaps where termites play a major role. Through experiments and modeling, it was found that accelerated decomposition in canopy gaps leads to an increase in regional wood decay rate, which is not currently considered in carbon budgets.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David Domingues Pavanelli, Daniel Ferreira Domingues, Paulo Gustavo Hoch, Caio Tadao Joko, Marcus Vinicius de Oliveira Andrade, Marcelo Carvalho Lasmar, Alexandre Bacellar Raupp, Nikolaos Voulvoulis
Summary: Pollution incidents can cause temporary changes in water quality, impacting streamwater ecosystem services. This study proposes two Habitat Equivalency Analysis frameworks to assess and compensate for interim losses in streamwaters due to pollution events.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Joel S. Woon, David Atkinson, Stephen Adu-Bredu, Paul Eggleton, Catherine L. Parr
Summary: Savanna termite species have wider thermal limits than forest species, which may be one of the physiological differences that enable them to cope with the more extreme conditions in savanna environments.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
P. S. Seethalakshmi, Oliver J. Charity, Theodoros Giakoumis, George Seghal Kiran, Shiranee Sriskandan, Nikolaos Voulvoulis, Joseph Selvin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global health and has also contributed to the problem of antimicrobial resistance. India, as one of the largest producers and consumers of antimicrobials, faces a major challenge. The overuse and repurposing of antimicrobials during the pandemic, as well as the increased production of antimicrobials in the environment, have worsened the threat of antimicrobial resistance. It is necessary to enhance antimicrobial policies and conduct research to understand the impact of the pandemic on antimicrobial resistance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Gabriel Willie Quansah, Stephen Adu-Bredu, Vincent Logah, Yadvinder Malhi, Paul Eggleton, Catherine L. Parr
Summary: This study explores how termites respond to land-use change in Kakum National Park and surrounding cocoa farms in Ghana. While termite species richness and abundance differ across different land-use types and distance from the forest edge, termite communities are robust to land-use change. Cocoa trees play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and environmental quality in agricultural landscapes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Voulvoulis, T. Giakoumis, V. Kioupi, I. Souliotis, C. Vaghela, WIH. binti Wan Rosely
Summary: The Sustainable Development Goals serve as a reference and universal guidepost for transitioning to sustainable development. They require holistic, integrated, and interdisciplinary thinking to address sustainability challenges and drive system transformations.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wan Lzar Haizan, Wan Roselya, Nikolaos Voulvoulis
Summary: Despite the development of frameworks, concepts, and indicators to improve the sustainability of urban water systems, progress has been slow. Water-related challenges, such as lack of access to safe water and sanitation, are expected to worsen due to population growth and decreasing availability. The concept of systemic solutions to address these challenges remains ambiguous in current urban water literature. This study explores the potential of systems thinking in addressing urban water challenges and identifies the shortcomings of conventional paradigms and management practices. Systems thinking allows for understanding the interrelations that create these challenges and rethinking assumptions about change. It has the potential to empower policymakers, water managers, urban planners, and stakeholders to address the root causes of urban water challenges and promote sustainable practices for the transformation of urban water systems.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alice E. L. Walker, Mark P. Robertson, Paul Eggleton, Katherine Bunney, Candice Lamb, Adam M. Fisher, Catherine L. Parr
Summary: Understanding the factors controlling decomposition is crucial for predicting changes in the carbon cycle with global change. Ants exert significant top-down control on decomposition by preying on termites, leading to increased termite-mediated decomposition at a large scale.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amy E. Zanne, Habacuc Flores-Moreno, Jeff R. Powell, William K. Cornwell, James W. Dalling, Amy T. Austin, Aimee T. Classen, Paul Eggleton, Kei-Ichi Okada, Catherine L. Parr, E. Carol Adair, Stephen Adu-Bredu, Md Azharul Alam, Carolina Alvarez-Garzon, Deborah Apgaua, Roxana Aragon, Marcelo Ardon, Stefan K. Arndt, Louise A. Ashton, Nicholas A. Barber, Jacques Beauchene, Matty P. Berg, Jason Beringer, Matthias M. Boer, Jose Antonio Bonet, Katherine Bunney, Tynan J. Burkhardt, Dulcineia Carvalho, Dennis Castillo-Figueroa, Lucas A. Cernusak, Alexander W. Cheesman, Taina M. Cirne-Silva, Jamie R. Cleverly, Johannes H. C. Cornelissen, Timothy J. Curran, Andre M. D'Angioli, Caroline Dallstream, Nico Eisenhauer, Fidele Evouna Ondo, Alex Fajardo, Romina D. Fernandez, Astrid Ferrer, Marco A. L. Fontes, Mark L. Galatowitsch, Grizelle Gonzalez, Felix Gottschall, Peter R. Grace, Elena Granda, Hannah M. Griffiths, Mariana Guerra Lara, Motohiro Hasegawa, Mariet M. Hefting, Nina Hinko-Najera, Lindsay B. Hutley, Jennifer Jones, Anja Kahl, Mirko Karan, Joost A. Keuskamp, Tim Lardner, Michael Liddell, Craig Macfarlane, Cate Macinnis-Ng, Ravi F. Mariano, M. Soledad Mendez, Wayne S. Meyer, Akira S. Mori, Aloysio S. Moura, Matthew Northwood, Roma Ogaya, Rafael S. Oliveira, Alberto Orgiazzi, Juliana Pardo, Guille Peguero, Josep Penuelas, Luis I. Perez, Juan M. Posada, Cecilia M. Prada, Tomas Privetivy, Suzanne M. Prober, Jonathan Prunier, Gabriel W. Quansah, Victor Resco De Dios, Ronny Richter, Mark P. Robertson, Lucas F. Rocha, Megan A. Rua, Carolina Sarmiento, Richard P. Silberstein, Mateus C. Silva, Flavia Freire Siqueira, Matthew Glenn Stillwagon, Jacqui Stol, Melanie K. Taylor, Francois P. Teste, David Y. P. Tng, David Tucker, Manfred Turke, Michael D. Ulyshen, Oscar J. Valverde-Barrantes, Eduardo Van den Berg, Richard S. P. Van Logtestijn, G. F. (Ciska) Veen, Jason G. Vogel, Timothy J. Wardlaw, Georg Wiehl, Christian Wirth, Michaela J. Woods, Paul-Camilo Zalamea
Summary: Deadwood is a significant global carbon store, with its size influenced by biotic decay. Termites, as important decomposers in the tropics, show higher sensitivity to temperature changes than microbes in terms of wood consumption. As the climate warms and shifts towards tropical climates, termites are likely to have a greater impact on wood decay.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
T. Giakoumis, N. Voulvoulis
Summary: Water pollution caused by the frequent use of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) is a growing concern in England and worldwide. Analysis of event duration monitoring (EDM) data for 2021 and 2020 reveals that CSO spills are a systemic issue related to the under capacity of the English wastewater systems. The reliance on CSOs for peak dry weather flow conditions poses risks to the environment and water users.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Victoria J. Burton, Andres Baselga, Adriana De Palma, Helen R. P. Phillips, Christian Mulder, Paul Eggleton, Andy Purvis
Summary: Land-use change and habitat degradation have significant impacts on soil biodiversity, but their effects are not well understood globally. This study combined multiple global datasets and found that soil organism abundance and taxon richness were reduced in all land uses except pasture, compared to undisturbed vegetation. Soil properties mediated the response of soil biota, but the effect varied across different land uses.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Barbara M. Smith, Dan Carpenter, John Holland, Felicity Andruszko, Alfred Gathorne-Hardy, Paul Eggleton
Summary: Lowland heath is an important habitat for biodiversity conservation. Prescribed burning has historically been the main management tool, but there is increasing interest in using cutting. Our study in the New Forest National Park compared prescribed burning with cutting to evaluate their impacts on biodiversity for up to 20 years after management. We found that burning provided better habitat condition, higher heather cover, lower bracken cover, and more bare ground compared to cutting. Swiping cutting supported high invertebrate diversity and provided food resources for specific heathland bird species.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Victoria J. Burton, Sara Contu, Adriana De Palma, Samantha L. L. Hill, Harald Albrecht, James S. Bone, Daniel Carpenter, Ronald Corstanje, Pallieter De Smedt, Mark Farrell, Helen Ford, Lawrence N. Hudson, Kelly Inward, David T. Jones, Agnieszka Kosewska, Nancy F. Lo-Man-Hung, Tibor Magura, Christian Mulder, Maka Murvanidze, Tim Newbold, Jo Smith, Andrew Suarez, Sasha Suryometaram, Bela Tothmeresz, Marcio Uehara-Prado, Adam J. Vanbergen, Kris Verheyen, Karen Wuyts, Jorn P. W. Scharlemann, Paul Eggleton, Andy Purvis
Summary: Background land-use has a significant impact on soil biodiversity, but its effects have been less studied compared to above-ground taxa. This study shows that different land uses affect soil organisms in distinct ways, with cropland and plantation habitats having lower soil biodiversity compared to primary vegetation and pasture. The results highlight the importance of considering soil properties in biodiversity models and caution against assuming that above-ground data can be directly applied to soil assemblages.
BMC ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Vasiliki Kioupi, Nikolaos Voulvoulis
Summary: Universities can play a significant role in promoting sustainability and developing sustainability competences in students. This research proposes an assessment framework to evaluate the attainment of sustainability competences in university students, providing tools and methods for assessment.
EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2022)