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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiesi Lei, Xue Guo, Yufei Zeng, Jizhong Zhou, Qun Gao, Yunfeng Yang
Summary: The study analyzes a global dataset starting in 1987 and finds through modeling that though soil respiration change had flatlined, recently it has resumed increasing owing to global warming.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tamara Sofia Propatoa, Diego de Abelleyra, Maria Semmartin, Santiago R. Veron
Summary: This study characterized the relationship between electricity consumption (EC) and temperature (T) in different regions of Argentina, and used this to estimate changes in EC under future temperature scenarios. Results showed large increases in EC during warm days and region-specific responses to cold days. The findings highlight the potential sensitivity of EC to temperature in developing countries.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Congsheng Fu, Guiling Wang, Yuting Yang, Huawu Wu, Haohao Wu, Haixia Zhang, Ye Xia
Summary: This study investigated the threshold behaviors in the relationship between net ecosystem exchange (NEE) and surface air temperature. An air temperature threshold of 16.4 degrees C was identified as the maximum carbon sink. Different ecosystem types have different carbon-source thresholds, beyond which the ecosystems become less of a carbon source. The study also found a carbon-source threshold of 12.2 degrees C for cold climate types. Ignoring the threshold changes may lead to earlier estimated time for average summer air temperature passing the maximum carbon sink.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Masna Rai, Susanne Breitner, Veronika Huber, Siqi Zhang, Annette Peters, Alexandra Schneider
Summary: This study examined the association between short-term exposure to air temperature and cause-specific cardiovascular and respiratory mortality in the 15 largest German cities over a 24-year period. The results showed that population susceptibility to cold and heat-related cardiovascular and respiratory mortality risk increased from 1993 to 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Timothy M. Lenton, Chi Xu, Jesse F. Abrams, Ashish Ghadiali, Sina Loriani, Boris Sakschewski, Caroline Zimm, Kristie L. Ebi, Robert R. Dunn, Jens-Christian Svenning, Marten Scheffer
Summary: The costs of climate change are often expressed in monetary terms, but this brings up ethical concerns. This study calculates the costs in terms of the number of people excluded from the 'human climate niche', which represents the historically consistent distribution of population density with respect to temperature. It was found that current climate policies leading to 2.7 degrees C global warming by the end of the century could leave one-third of the global population outside this niche, emphasizing the urgency for decisive action to address climate change.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hengyi Liu, Mingkun Tong, Fuyu Guo, Qiyue Nie, Jiwei Li, Pengfei Li, Tong Zhu, Tao Xue
Summary: The U-shaped association between health outcomes and ambient temperatures has been studied extensively. In this study, the researchers examined the all-cause mortality attributable to temperature anomaly in 115 cities in the United States. They found that temperature anomaly had a U-shaped association with mortality, and the percentage of deaths attributable to anomalous heat and cold differed.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Liang Qiao, Zhiyan Zuo, Renhe Zhang, Shilong Piao, Dong Xiao, Kaiwen Zhang
Summary: Soil moisture-atmosphere coupling induces non-linear warming via the 'warmer climate - drier soil' feedback, exerting an accelerating effect on global warming and extreme high temperatures. The projection shows that SA-driven warming will exceed 0.5°C over extratropical landmasses by the end of the 21st Century, increasing the likelihood of extreme high temperatures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siyi Wang, Yongli He, Shujuan Hu, Fei Ji, Bin Wang, Xiaodan Guan, Sebastiano Piccolroaz
Summary: Lake surface water temperature is highly sensitive to climate change and is found to be warming globally. The warming rate of global lakes varies by region, with dryland lakes experiencing more significant warming compared to semi-humid and humid regions. Air temperature is identified as the main driving force for lake warming. Future projections indicate that lake surface water temperature will continue to rise, especially in dryland areas.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
S. Fueglistaler, L. G. Silvers
Summary: This study demonstrates that the parameter Delta(conv), quantifying the difference in sea surface temperatures between regions of deep convection and the tropical or global average, captures the time-varying pattern effect in global shortwave cloud radiative effect variations. The quantification of cloud feedback critically depends on small changes in the shape of the sea surface temperature probability density distribution, emphasizing the importance of accurate and stable global climate records.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yixiang Zhu, Cheng He, Antonio Gasparrini, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Cong Liu, Jovine Bachwenkizi, Lu Zhou, Yuexin Cheng, Lena Kan, Renjie Chen, Haidong Kan
Summary: This study found that global warming has an impact on the prevalence of childhood anemia and projected an increase in childhood anemia burden due to climate change. Under a high-emission scenario, there will be a significant increase in childhood anemia cases, emphasizing the importance of climate mitigation and adaptation strategies in low- and middle-income countries.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Flavio Lehner, Sloan Coats
Summary: Many aspects of climate change scale linearly with global warming, but non-linear changes are possible in the context of hydroclimate. The uncertainty in climate model responses to anthropogenic factors such as greenhouse gases and aerosols can impact regional hydroclimate projections as global temperatures stabilize.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Yali Meng, Keqin Duan, Peihong Shi, Wei Shang, Shuangshuang Li, Ying Cheng, Li Xing, Rong Chen, Jinping He
Summary: Rapid global warming has caused a dramatic retreat in the cryosphere on the Tibetan Plateau, with the warming rate on the plateau being higher than the global average. The temperature on the plateau has already increased by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and is projected to warm by 2°C by 2028/2027 under certain scenarios. The high-elevation region on the plateau is particularly sensitive and vulnerable to warming, which will intensify cryosphere ablation.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng He, Peng Yin, Renjie Chen, Ya Gao, Wei Liu, Alexandra Schneider, Michelle L. Bell, Haidong Kan, Maigeng Zhou
Summary: This nationwide study confirms that higher summer temperatures are associated with an increased risk of accidental deaths. Younger age groups and males face a higher risk. This indicates that current estimates of the health effects of climate change might be underestimated, particularly for younger populations.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Runfei Zhong, Song Song, Jianxin Zhang, Ziqiang Ye
Summary: In this study, the variation of urban and rural temperature in Guangdong province from 1951 to 2018 was analyzed to detect the urbanization warming effect. The results showed that the warming process in Guangdong province is complex and has high temporal and spatial heterogeneity. The temperature increase rate of urban stations is faster than that of rural stations, and the contribution of urbanization to the coldest month average temperature is about 24.09% in general. The spatial differentiation of urbanization warming effect is evident, with the fastest temperature increase observed in Eastern Guangdong.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rebecca L. Kordas, Samraat Pawar, Dimitrios-Georgios Kontopoulos, Guy Woodward, Eoin J. O'Gorman
Summary: Organisms' ability to adjust their physiological response to warming varies with body size, and chronic exposure to higher temperatures increases their sensitivity to acute heat. A mathematical model suggests that metabolic plasticity could amplify energy flux through ecosystems in response to warming, highlighting the importance of considering this factor in predicting global warming impacts on ecosystems.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Susana Monge, Pello Latasa Zamalloa, Maria Jose Sierra Moros, Oscar Perez Olaso, Lucia Garcia San Miguel, Carmen Varela, Silvia Rivera Ariza, Maria C. Vazquez Torres, Maria del Carmen Olmedo Luceron, Paloma Gonzalez Yuste, Pilar Soler Crespo, Javier Segura del Pozo, Pedro Gullon, Jose Miguel Carrasco, Elena Vanessa Martinez Sanchez, Lidia Redondo Bravo, Myriam Pichiule Castaneda, Maria Jesus Purrinos Hermida, Xurxo Hervada Vidal, Ismael Huerta Gonzalez, Mario Margolles, Hermelinda Vanaclocha Luna, Enrique Ramalle Gomara, Jaime Jesus Perez Martin, Maria Dolores Chirlaque Lopez, Maria Jesus Lopez Fernandez, Nicola Lorusso, Alberto Carmona Ubago, Ana Rivas Perez, Violeta Ramos Marin, Juan Jose Criado Alvarez, Daniel Castrillejo Perez, Atanasio A. Gomez Anes, Marga Frontera, Pedro Macias Rodriguez, Eva Elisa alvarez Leon, Miriam Diaz Casanas, Maria Angeles Lopaz Perez, Juan Pablo Alonso Perez de Agreda, Paloma Navas Gutierrez, Ignacio Rosell Aguilar, Jose Maria Arteagoitia Axpe, Fernando Gonzalez Carril, Pilar Aparicio Azcarraga, Fernando Simon Soria, Berta Suarez Rodriguez
Summary: The study aims to describe the process of lifting the mitigation measures implemented in Spain due to the COVID-19 epidemic. By establishing a decision mechanism guided by quantitative and qualitative indicators, the government successfully achieved process control and reinforced core response capacities nationwide through systematic data collection and interterritorial dialogue.
ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. A. Lopez-Bueno, M. A. Navas-Martin, J. Diaz, I. J. Miron, M. Y. Luna, G. Sanchez-Martinez, D. Culqui, C. Linares
Summary: The study shows that rural areas in Spain are less vulnerable to extreme heat compared to urban areas. However, population groups with worse working conditions and higher percentages of dwellings in poor conditions are more vulnerable.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jose Terrado, Olga Gomez, Deborah Chicharro, Maria Garcia-Manzanares, Miriam Juarez, Carmen Romo-Barrientos, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the emotions, feelings, and anxiety levels of veterinary students when using dog cadavers in practicals. The results showed that students felt more stressed before the practical, but their anxiety levels significantly decreased by the end of the session. Most students had positive responses to the emotions during the practicals and believed that watching educational videos can help decrease anxiety and enhance their learning experience.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isidro Juan Miron, Cristina Linares, Julio Diaz
Summary: This study reviews the impact of climate change on food production and food safety. It found that frequent extreme weather events lead to decreased crop yields, with a greater impact on developing countries. Additionally, higher average temperatures may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Ruiz-Paez, J. Diaz, J. A. Lopez-Bueno, M. A. Navas, I. J. Miron, G. S. Martinez, M. Y. Luna, C. Linares
Summary: In Spain, heat wave formation is influenced by two synoptic-scale conditions, Saharan dust advection and anticyclonic stagnation. The meteorological origin of these heat waves may affect their impact on health outcomes. The study found that the effect of heat waves on health depends on the synoptic situation, and the impact of pollutants varies according to the weather conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Marta Rodriguez-Hernandez, Begona Polonio-Lopez, Ana-Isabel Corregidor-Sanchez, Jose L. Martin-Conty, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Juan-Jose Criado-Alvarez
Summary: The study aimed to investigate whether conventional rehabilitation combined with specific virtual reality is more effective in restoring hand motor function and muscle tone after stroke compared to conventional therapy alone. The study design involved a prospective single-blind randomized controlled trial, with participants allocated to either the control group that received conventional rehabilitation or the experimental group that received a combination of conventional rehabilitation and virtual reality technology. The results showed that the combination therapy was more effective in improving hand motor function, voluntary movement, and muscle tone compared to conventional therapy alone.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Martin-Casado, Alberto Aldana-Caballero, Christian Barquin, Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez, Begona Polonio-Lopez, Felix Marcos-Tejedor
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the morphological differences of the foot in children based on their body mass index and identify risk factors for hallux valgus development. Measurements of foot dimensions were taken in 1678 children aged 5-17 years, with group classification based on obesity, overweight, and normal weight. Overweight and obese children showed longer and wider feet, while obesity was associated with lower arch height. Age, foot length, and heel width were identified as potential risk factors for hallux valgus, while metatarsal width and arch height may offer protection against the condition.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Ana Moya-Amengual, Antonio Ruiz-Garcia, Vicente Pallares-Carratala, Adalberto Serrano-Cumplido, Miguel Angel Prieto-Diaz, Antonio Segura-Fragoso, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence of ePP in the adult primary care population and its association with other vascular risk factors, sTOD, and CVD. The results showed that ePP was present in a quarter of the sample and increased with age. ePP was more frequent in men, patients with HTN, other sTOD, and CVD, indicating a higher cardiovascular risk. Early identification of ePP can improve diagnostic and therapeutic management.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. Cuerdo-Vilches, J. Diaz, J. A. Lopez-Bueno, M. Y. Luna, M. A. Navas, I. J. Miron, C. Linares
Summary: Urban heat islands have an impact on daily temperature in urban and non-urban areas, and also affect morbidity and mortality during heat waves in Spain's five cities. The UHI effect varies in different cities, with coastal cities experiencing a greater impact compared to inland and densely populated cities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel angel Navas-Martin, Jose Antonio Lopez-Bueno, Maria Soledad Ascaso-Sanchez, Fernando Follos, Jose Manuel Vellon, Isidro Juan Miron, Maria Yolanda Luna, Gerardo Sanchez-Martinez, Cristina Linares, Julio Diaz
Summary: The capacity for heat adaptation among the elderly is limited. This study aimed to assess heat adaptation among individuals aged 65 and above from 1983 to 2018. It was found that the minimum mortality temperature (MMT) was highest among the elderly, but the difference compared to the total population was not significant. 62% of Spanish provinces showed an improvement in heat adaptation among the elderly during the study period. The average increase in heat adaptation among the elderly was 0.11 degrees Celsius per decade.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez, Carmen Romo-Barrientos, Carmen Zabala-Banos, Manuela Martinez-Lorca, Antonio Vinuela, Isabel Ubeda-Banon, Alicia Flores-Cuadrado, Alberto Martinez-Lorca, Begona Polonio-Lopez, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of using visualization techniques to reduce students' anxiety levels before anatomy dissection classes. The results showed that emotional anxiety levels were significantly reduced after the visualization session. However, some students experienced increased anxiety after the dissection class. Overall, students found the dissection sessions to be very useful for learning anatomy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. A. Lopez-Bueno, J. Diaz, M. A. Navas, I. J. Miron, F. Follos, J. M. Vellon, M. S. Ascaso, M. Y. Luna, G. S. Martinez, C. Linares
Summary: Unlike research on heat waves, there have been no recent studies analyzing the temporal evolution of threshold temperatures for extremely cold days. This ecological study analyzed the minimum daily temperatures in a group of Spanish provinces and found that they have been gradually increasing, while the threshold temperatures have remained relatively constant. This suggests a potential decrease in the number of extremely cold days.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angela Martin-Garcia, Ana-Isabel Corregidor-Sanchez, Virginia Fernandez-Moreno, Vanesa Alcantara-Porcuna, Juan-Jose Criado-Alvarez
Summary: The rise and development of gambling addiction is influenced by the prevalence of gambling in the society, but its negative impacts are also gradually emerging, requiring attention.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Irene Prieto Navarro, Manuela Martinez-Lorca, Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez, Alberto Martinez-Lorca
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the daily lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. The results indicate that the participants have shown flexibility to routine changes but have also experienced high levels of stress, irritability, behavioral and social difficulties, and regression in previously acquired skills.
REVISTA DE PSICOLOGIA CLINICA CON NINOS Y ADOLESCENTES
(2022)
