Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sonu Kumar, Mukand S. Babel, Anshul Agarwal, Dibesh Khadka, Triambak Baghel
Summary: Global Precipitation Products (GPPs) could be used as an alternative to gauge-based observed rainfall (GOR) in developing countries like Nepal, but their performance in the Himalayan regions is still uncertain. In this study, the suitability of the latest GPPs for the Gandak River Basin in the Nepalese Himalayas was comprehensively assessed, and their rankings were determined using the Multicriteria Decision-Making technique. The results showed that most GPPs underestimated annual rainfall in the basin, and their performance varied across different timescales and sub-basins.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mou Leong Tan, Philip W. Gassman, Ju Liang, James M. Haywood
Summary: This review summarizes studies evaluating alternative climate products within SWAT applications and proposes future research directions. Most studies are conducted in Asia, with China and India being the primary focus. CFSR and TRMM are the most widely applied products, but their performance varies by region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jungho Kim, Heechan Han
Summary: The study comprehensively assessed the CMORPH precipitation product in South Korea, finding that it tended to underestimate precipitation in different seasons and regions. While the overall quality was suitable for hydrological applications at annual-to-daily resolution, it was not suitable for hourly resolution, especially for snowfall data.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaohan Cao, Yan Li, Yunlong Zi, Yuyan Zhu
Summary: This study examined the mortality rate in five countries/regions (Singapore, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong SAR) before and after shifting from zero-COVID policy to living-with-COVID policy. The results showed that under the living-with-COVID policy, the mortality rate increased in all countries/regions. It is suggested to implement anti-COVID policies to control excess mortality and achieve a mortality rate below 10%.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Economics
Yigang Wei, Yan Li, Zhicheng Wang
Summary: This study examines whether price bubbles exist in the fluctuating carbon prices in the ETSs of European Union, New Zealand, South Korea, and Shenzhen, China. The results show significant differences in the duration, quantity, and severity of price bubbles among the carbon markets. The problems of price bubbles in the ETSs are mainly related to macro economy, new and renewable energy, energy price, and carbon market-related policies.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Aida C. Terblanche-Greeff
Summary: Cultural values are often used to categorize nations, societies, or communities based on aspects such as time orientation and social self-construal. This paper emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the subtle differences between cultures, rather than grouping them under blanket conceptualizations. By comparing different cultures, a deeper understanding and differentiation of their characteristics can be achieved.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiwei Guo, Wenfeng Ding, Wentao Xu, Xiudi Zhu, Xiekang Wang, Wenjian Tang
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of satellite-based datasets in hydrological modeling and finds that CMADS is an accurate and reliable dataset.
Article
History
Matthew Birchall
Summary: This article reexamines the history of private colonial enterprise in the 1830s to show how companies influenced British settlement and emigration to South Australia and New Zealand, connecting the settler revolution to global capitalism. It analyzes how and why actors involved in the colonization of these regions invoked North American precedent to justify their ventures, examining the functions of legitimating narratives in authorizing chartered enterprise and justifying land appropriation from Indigenous peoples. By highlighting the influence of language and time on the world-making prophesies of colonial capitalists, the article aims to contribute to the broader understanding of corporations in a global context.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HISTORY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dinesh Singh Bhati, Swatantra Kumar Dubey, Devesh Sharma
Summary: This study utilized TRMM satellite data and SWAT model to successfully simulate streamflow in the Mahi basin in India, with a strong correlation observed between calibration and validation results. The SWAT model showed good performance in predicting streamflow and sensitivity parameter analysis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeongwoo Lee, Jeong-Eun Lee, Il-Moon Chung
Summary: Understanding the impact of groundwater withdrawal on streamflow depletion is crucial for effective water resource management. This study modified the SWAT model to incorporate the effects of groundwater pumping on groundwater discharge, and simulated the responses of a South Korean watershed to groundwater extraction. The results showed that groundwater withdrawal led to a decrease of 14.6% and 24.2% in low and drought flows, respectively.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johan Ninan, Stewart Clegg, Steve Burdon, John Clay
Summary: Infrastructure megaprojects are increasing in size and number worldwide. This research aims to understand how these projects can be set up for success by collecting data from questionnaires, case studies, and interviews. The results highlight three themes: improved planning and design, efficient use of contracts, and stronger government engagement. The methodology of collecting effective solutions contributes valuable insights for ecosystem practitioners.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Min Sook Seo, Jodie Hillen, Dong Yoon Kang, Nicole Pratt, Ju-Young Shin
Summary: The study found that Australia tended to prescribe ICS-based preventers, while South Korea favored oral LTRAs. The high usage of montelukast in South Korea should be further investigated.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
S. Lau, J. Kong, S. Bell, A. Heriot, A. Stevenson, J. Moloney, J. Hayes, A. Merrie, T. Eglinton, G. Guest, D. Clark, S. Warrier
Summary: This study demonstrated that skilled minimally invasive rectal cancer surgeons in Australia and New Zealand can achieve similar pathological and oncological outcomes with taTME as compared to open and laparoscopic surgeries, indicating high safety levels with appropriate training and supervision.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Shankar N. R. Ram, V. M. Chowdary, Venkateshwar Rao Vala, Chandra Shekhar Jha
Summary: This study comprehensively evaluated different satellite-based gridded rainfall products (SGRPs) and found that different products perform better in different time scales and purposes. The best performing seasonal scale rainfall product was determined through ensemble approach.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Angel-David Popa-Baez, Siu Fai Lee, Heng Lin Yeap, Guy Westmore, Peter Crisp, Dongmei Li, Renee Catullo, Emilie C. Cameron, Owain R. Edwards, Phillip W. Taylor, John G. Oakeshott
Summary: By using a machine learning analytical framework, the origins and recent population history of incursions of the Queensland fruit fly into New Zealand, Tasmania, and South Australia were identified, revealing multiple sources of incursions and highlighting the importance of stringent quarantine measures in preventing future threats.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2021)
