Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Feng Guo, Apan Zhou, Xiaofei Zhang, Xinxiang Xu, Xuekun Liu
Summary: The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to an increase in rumor-sharing on social media. Research findings show that information acquisition from social media is negatively associated with rumor sharing, and information acquisition from traditional media weakens the negative impact of social media on rumor belief. Critical thinking mitigates the positive effect of rumor belief on rumor sharing.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bjoern Hagen, Adenike Opejin, K. David Pijawka
Summary: This study compares public risk perceptions before and after a nuclear accident, finding that the Fukushima disaster had a significant short-term impact on public risk perceptions, but declined in 2016. The data also indicate high levels of uncertainty regarding trust and future energy policies. These findings present an opportunity for shaping Japan's future energy policy.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keiko Oishi, Makiko Orita, Yasuyuki Taira, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Hitomi Matsunaga, Noboru Takamura
Summary: A survey conducted in January 2021 revealed that resident anxieties regarding the health effects of radiation exposure in Okuma were independently associated with specific factors such as the individual PCL score, recognition of consultation services with radiation experts, and planned request for consultation service, as well as gender and living with a child. Therefore, it is important for radiation experts to promote periodic communication of risks with individuals, provide accurate information, and offer services and support to reduce concerns and facilitate healthy living in Okuma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
Yoshiaki Oka
Summary: One month after the TEPCO accident, the number of disaster-related deaths in Fukushima Prefecture exceeded that in Miyagi and Iwate, due to the increase in disuse syndrome during prolonged evacuation. The study analyzed the risk and benefit of the evacuation and suggested improvements for future emergency guidelines and risk communication. The lessons learned are important for countries with aging nuclear power plants in agricultural areas.
PROGRESS IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kaori Honda, Yuri Fujitani, Seiko Nakajima, Aya Goto, Atsushi Kumagai, Hiromi Komiya, Tomoyuki Kobayashi, Yoshitake Takebayashi, Michio Murakami
Summary: The health literacy workshops held after the Fukushima disaster have had multifaceted effects in enhancing the risk communication competencies of healthcare professionals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mayumi Harigane, Yoshitake Takebayashi, Michio Murakami, Masaharu Maeda, Rie Mizuki, Yuichi Oikawa, Saori Goto, Maho Momoi, Shuntaro Itagaki, Satomi Nakajima, Tetsuya Ohira, Hirooki Yabe, Seiji Yasumura, Kenji Kamiya
Summary: The study found that post-disaster residential location after the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident had an impact on psychological distress and its trajectory. Significant associations were identified between post-disaster residential location and distress trajectory, with within-prefecture residents outnumbering out-of-prefecture residents in less distressed groups after adjusting for covariates.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kaori Murase, Ryosuke Niwamoto, Junpei Horie, Joe Murase, Masae Saito, Yuuji Kodera, Kei Okuda, Masaaki Koganezawa, Toshiyuki Sato
Summary: This study compared the DNA of wild boar in Fukushima prefecture before and after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. The results showed significant changes in the microsatellite composition after the nuclear accident, while no significant differences were found in the mitochondrial DNA. This suggests that the change in microsatellites was due to instability rather than migration from other areas.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kazuyuki Sakuma, Masahiko Machida, Hiroshi Kurikami, Ayako Iwata, Susumu Yamada, Kazuki Iijima
Summary: Estimation of H-3 discharge from river catchments in Fukushima coastal region shows significantly higher values than the discharge from Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, indicating the importance of H-3 discharge through rivers. This estimation is useful for evaluating and predicting H-3 concentrations and inventories in the coastal region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yukihisa Sanada, Yoshimi Urabe, Toshiharu Misonou, Takehiko Shiribiki, Takahiro Nakanishi, Yusuke Watanabe, Tadahiko Tsuruta
Summary: This study visualized the distribution of radiocesium in sediment around the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant using data from a towed gamma-ray detection system, with the uncertainty of the map evaluated through comparison with sediment core sample data. The characteristics of radiocesium distribution were analyzed considering seafloor topography and geological maps, while the formation of Cs-137 anomaly at estuaries was studied using contour maps. Validation of the map showed good agreement with actual sediment core samples, with the Cs-137 concentration decreasing over time due to uncertainties.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yumiko Ishii, Hikaru Miura, Jaeick Jo, Hideki Tsuji, Rie Saito, Kazuma Koarai, Hiroki Hagiwara, Tadayuki Urushidate, Tatsuhiro Nishikiori, Toshihiro Wada, Seiji Hayashi, Yoshio Takahashi
Summary: Variation in radiocesium concentrations in aquatic insects was investigated in this study. It was found that some caddisfly larvae contained radiocesium-bearing microparticles (CsMPs), which were also present in potential food sources of the larvae. This suggests that aquatic insects can ingest CsMPs.
Article
Oceanography
Dan Liu, Mark Hoskin
Summary: In April 2021, the Japanese government decided to release radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, posing a direct threat to the marine environment of Japan and neighboring countries. Legal measures such as litigation have been considered by the neighboring countries, but they require more time unless interim measures are ordered. This paper argues that the discharge of radioactive wastewater will contaminate fish products and fishing grounds, impacting marine life and humans.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Zhiting Guo, Yun Chen, Yuping Zhang, Chuanqi Ding, Mei Li, Linyan Xu, Jingfen Jin
Summary: The study applied the risk perception attitude framework to analyze CVD prevention behaviors among Chinese adults and found that risk perception and efficacy belief significantly predicted health behavior. The study emphasized the importance of early CVD risk screening, tailored support, and proper understanding of personal risk in promoting healthy behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shotaro Suzuki, Yosuke Amano, Masahiro Enomoto, Akira Matsumoto, Yoshiaki Morioka, Kazuyuki Sakuma, Tadahiko Tsuruta, Hideki Kaeriyama, Hikaru Miura, Daisuke Tsumune, Kyoichi Kamiyama, Toshihiro Wada, Hyoe Takata
Summary: Large amounts of radiocesium were released into marine environments after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, impacting the marine environment and biota in Fukushima. This study analyzes monitoring data from May 2011 to March 2020 to understand the temporal variability of Cs-137 concentrations in coastal sediments off Fukushima. The results show a decreasing trend in Cs-137 concentration, but the rate of decrease has slowed down. Riverine input of Cs-137 following heavy rainfall events is identified as the main factor maintaining Cs-137 concentrations in coastal sediments near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Resom Berhe, Mark Spigt, Francine Schneider, Lucy Paintain, Cherinet Adera, Adane Nigusie, Zemichael Gizaw, Yihenew Alemu Tesfaye, Dia-Eldin A. Elnaiem, Mekuriaw Alemayehu
Summary: The study reveals that Ethiopian migrant workers have a certain level of risk perception towards visceral leishmaniasis (VL), but they tend to underestimate the seriousness of the disease. Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) are widely accepted as a protective measure, but there are still reservations due to difficulties and preference for traditional practices. The suggested intervention modalities include increasing pre-arrival awareness, promoting proper use of protective measures, and informing departing workers about disease recognition and best practices.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Boong Joo Lee, Kyung Bae Jang, Tae Ho Woo
Summary: The nuclear-contaminated water in the seawater near the site of the Fukushima NPP accident is being investigated for treatment. Managing the vast oceanic area is crucial in this process. Modeling is done using osmosis and filtration methods, with a decrease in radioactive material to 10% from reverse osmosis and to 0.01% from filtration within 9 days. The discharge variations are described in terms of maximum and minimum values within 100 square velocities. The article introduces a design for a general radioactive contaminated seawater treatment facility.
ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
