Article
Engineering, Civil
Chunsheng Liu, Zijian Li, Faliang Chang, Shuang Li, Jincan Xie
Summary: This study introduces a novel Temporal Shift and Spatial Attention based Two-stream Network (TSSAT-Net) for on-board vision based traffic risk assessment, incorporating new judgement measures integrating actual driving experience and scenario complexity. A weighted Temporal Shift Module is proposed to extract spatial-temporal features effectively, while a spatial and channel attention mechanism is used to focus on features closely related to traffic risks and avoid redundant information.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shangbo Zhou, Tobias Schulze, Werner Brack, Thomas-Benjamin Seiler, Henner Hollert
Summary: This study investigated the spatial and temporal variations in the anti-androgen, receptor-mediated activity of surface water samples in the Holtemme River over a three-year period. The results showed that the anti-AR activity varied spatially, with the highest activity influenced by wastewater treatment plant effluents. On a temporal scale, no distinct trend was observed. The study also developed a novel risk assessment method based on bioanalytical equivalents and frequency of risk occurrence, which revealed that the highest risk was present at one site and considerably reduced at another site.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elis Gean Rocha, Patricia Herminio Cunha Feitosa, Monica de Amorim Coura, Dayse Luna Barbosa
Summary: This study evaluated the efficiency of a floating island system in remediating a urban reservoir in Brazil. The results showed a decrease in turbidity, electrical conductivity, and total dissolved solids over time, as well as an increase in ammonia-nitrogen and orthophosphate concentrations spatially. The study emphasized the importance of expanding the scale of evaluation of floating island systems to achieve significant results in reducing pollutants and adapting to adverse environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Yubao Wang, Haoran Wei, Yuanzhu Wang, Chuanyu Peng, Jie Dai
Summary: The Chinese government has established the Environmental Complaint Reporting System to monitor and manage industrial water pollution in a timely manner. Empirical results suggest that increasing pressure to improve environmental quality would prompt the government to prevent industrial water pollution.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiaoqiao Lin, Yahui Liang, Xue Luo, Zun Liu
Summary: The petrochemical industry is important for the global economy and people's lives. However, there are frequent accidents and the risks have not been adequately assessed. This study analyzes the petrochemical risk and its impact on industrial development in 58 coastal countries by creating regression models. The results show that the global petrochemical risk has been unevenly decreasing, with some countries experiencing an increase. The coastal areas of China and some developing countries are particularly affected.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin Hu, Brian Klinkenberg, Wen Qi Gan, Amanda K. Slaunwhite
Summary: Research indicates that fatal overdose rates are about 30% higher in rural areas compared to large urban centers, with some areas reporting a 50% higher risk. Temporal trends show an increasing risk of fatal overdose province-wide, with the Interior and Northern regions experiencing earlier and faster increases.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Aina Roca-Barcelo, Helen Crabbe, Rebecca Close, Helena Fahie, Giovanni S. Leonardi, Frederic B. Piel
Summary: Suicide and mental health disorders are a growing public concern. This study analyzed the spatio-temporal patterns and demographic profiles of intentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning hospitalizations in England from 2002 to 2016. It found that males, especially white men aged 35-44, were most at risk for suicide and CO poisoning, and the rates have decreased over the years. Prevention interventions targeting these sub-groups should be developed and implemented to reduce the burden of suicides and CO poisoning.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Liping Zhao, Feng Li, Dongye Sun, Fei Dai
Summary: A highway traffic crash risk prediction method considering temporal correlation characteristics is proposed in this research. It uses case-control sample analysis and multiparameter fusion clustering analysis to extract and select relevant variables, and then builds a dynamic Bayesian network model for prediction. The overall prediction accuracy of this model is 84.9%, with a crash prediction accuracy of 60.8% and a non-crash prediction accuracy of 92.3%. The results demonstrate that the dynamic Bayesian model outperforms the static Bayesian model for the same sample data.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Zuzanna M. Swirad, Adam P. Young
Summary: Airborne LiDAR datasets were used to measure erosion and retreat along 866 km of California coastal cliffs between 2009-2011 and 2016. The results showed that erosion exceeding the level of detection was observed at 55% of cliffs, with more erosion in northern California compared to southern and central California. Retreat rates were higher for unarmored cliffs and cliffs fronted by sandy beaches. The average cliff top retreat rates were lower than in previous studies, but the average cliff face retreat rates were similar for different time periods.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qi Zhou
Summary: This paper analyzes the spatial-temporal change characteristics of pesticide application intensity in Anhui Province from 2003 to 2020 and evaluates pesticide environmental risk using the environmental risk index method. The results provide a reference for controlling pesticide dosage and promoting agricultural sustainable development in Anhui Province.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qian Xiao, Meng Zhou, Yue Lyu, Jiachen Lu, Kehe Zhang, Mariana Figueiro, Jun Wang, Cici Bauer
Summary: Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an environmental hazard with varying spatial and temporal patterns across America. Metropolitan and coastal areas generally have higher ALAN levels, but rural counties in Texas have experienced significant increases since 2012. Furthermore, there are disparities in ALAN levels between racial/ethnic groups, with minority populations experiencing less decline in ALAN from 2012 to 2019.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dali Wei, Kuijing Yuan, Fengxiang Ai, Mingwei Li, Nuanfei Zhu, Ying Wang, Kun Zeng, Daqiang Yin, Yuanqing Bu, Zhen Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations and distribution of bisphenol analogues (BPs), including BPA, BPS, TBBPA, TBBPA-DHEE, and TBBPA-MHEE, in water, soil, and biological samples from e-waste recycling areas in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province. The results showed that BPs were widely present in the area, with BPA being the dominant contaminant in water and soil samples, and TBBPA in biological samples. The concentration of BPs was lower in the renovated FJT region compared to JJP and RIB, indicating the impact of e-waste dismantling activities on BPs levels. A decreasing trend of BPs concentration was observed in FJT from 2017 to 2021, while an increase was observed in RIB due to ongoing e-waste dismantling. The risk assessment indicated a low ecological and human health risk posed by BPs in the e-waste recycling area. This study provides valuable insights for the development of strict legislation on e-waste management in China.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Derek Muir, Luc T. Miaz
Summary: PFAS, specifically PFCAs and PFSAs, have been widely detected in global surface waters since the early 2000s. The majority of measurements come from coastal seas in Western Europe, China, Korea, and Japan, with highest median concentrations reported in China's Bohai and Yellow Seas region as well as Europe's North and Baltic seas. Significant declines in median PFSAs and C7-C12 PFCAs were observed in the period 2012-2018 in these regions, and for 2004-2017 in the Great Lakes. Mass discharge estimates indicate continued substantial riverine emissions of long chain PFCAs in the coastal seas of China and reductions in emissions for Western European rivers compared to earlier time periods.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jhon Freddy Montana, Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira, Carlos Leonardo Figueiredo Cunha, Ana Angelica Rego de Queiroz, Wellington Augusto Andrade Fernandes, Sandra Helena Isse Polaro, Lucia Hisako Takase Goncalves, Danielle Costa Carrara Couto, Elucir Gir, Renata Karina Reis, Wiliam Sorensen, Elia Pinheiro Botelho
Summary: Colombia has seen an increasing trend in HIV/AIDS incidence and a stable trend in AIDS mortality rate. The 0-14 age group showed a decrease in both HIV/AIDS incidence and AIDS mortality, while those aged 65 and above showed an upward trend in HIV/AIDS incidence. High-high clusters of HIV/AIDS incidence and AIDS mortality were found in the Andean and Caribbean regions, possibly due to sexual tourism.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abd El-Raheem Ghada Omer Hamad, Elamin Hind Eltayeb Salih, Zuhal Mohammednour Omer Ahmad, Mounkaila Noma
Summary: This study analyzed the infection and mortality rates of the COVID-19 pandemic in all states of Sudan and found that December 2020 and May 2020 had the highest incidence rates. The western and southern states had lower mortality rates compared to the middle states, which had the highest mortality rates. There was a strong positive correlation between infection and mortality.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
