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Environmental Studies
Gabi Dadashev, Yedidya Levi, Bat-hen Nahmias-Biran
Summary: Urban transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) and nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions, leading to health issues. To accurately calculate emissions and analyze their impacts on large-scale areas, innovative tools are needed. This study combines SimMobility's agent-based demand simulator with Aimsun-Next's dynamic traffic assignment model to develop a new mesoscopic emission model. The study focuses on the effects of carbon-related transportation policies in the Tel-Aviv metropolitan area, examining changes in demand, fuel consumption, emissions levels, and environmental equity impacts. The results show that limiting car ownership at the household level is more effective in reducing emissions compared to geographical congestion charging policies, resulting in an 11% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and a 19% reduction in child exposure to PM2.5.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Javier Sandoval-Felix, Manuel Castanon-Puga, Carelia Guadalupe Gaxiola-Pacheco
Summary: The Urban Development Plan of the city of Ensenada, Mexico outlines four major strategic projects, one of which aims to acquire and develop new land reserves to expand economic and social development opportunities. By utilizing an Agent-Based Model and Complex Systems approach, the study found that the current urban plan does not align with expectations for industrial development in the region. The research also revealed unexpected roles played by factors such as population density, road networks, and residential land use in influencing Attractive Land Footprint dynamics, providing valuable insights for policymakers and real estate investors.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Karl M. F. Emmert-Fees, Florian M. Karl, Peter von Philipsborn, Eva A. Rehfuess, Michael Laxy
Summary: Simulation modeling is widely used in economic evaluation of population-based dietary policies, with common assessments of reformulation, taxation, and labeling policies targeting salt/sodium, sugar-sweetened beverages, and fruit and vegetables. Most models are of Markov-type, microsimulation, and comparative risk assessment, with key diet-related risk factors and health outcomes modeled, but limited consideration of overall diet quality and equity impacts of policies.
ADVANCES IN NUTRITION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Amin Zolfagharipoor, Azadeh Ahmadi
Summary: This study uses agent-based modeling to simulate a local groundwater market in central Iran, integrating social, economic, and hydrological sub-models. The social sub-model is based on the theory of planned behavior to design psychology-based behaviors of trading agents. Over an eight-year simulation period, water trading patterns experience significant variations initially, but stabilize as agents adapt to market conditions. Updating psychological factors increases agents' intention to participate in the market and improves competition levels over time.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peter Piko, Erand Llanaj, Karoly Nagy, Roza Adany
Summary: This study identified a cluster of SNPs that contribute to the development of the metabolically unhealthy phenotype in Hungarian adults suffering from obesity, emphasizing the significance of considering the combined effect(s) of multiple genes and SNPs in assessing cardiometabolic risk in obesity in future genetic screening programs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jiefan Zhu, Yiping Yao, Wenjie Tang, Haoming Zhang
Summary: In opinion dynamics, individuals may choose to remain silent or conceal their true opinions due to inconsistencies between the surrounding discourse and personal views, which affects the evolution of public opinion. Existing models often do not consider this attitude-hiding phenomenon. This study introduces a model based on online social networks that offers a better explanation of the impact of individual behavior on the evolution of public opinion.
PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Sergio Munoz, Carlos A. Iglesias
Summary: Workplace stress significantly impacts productivity, and maintaining workers' stress at an appropriate level is crucial for performance improvement. High or low stress levels can both have undesirable consequences, highlighting the importance of identifying and understanding factors affecting workers' stress. The use of agent-based simulation techniques proposed in this paper can address the challenge of analyzing workers' behavior and stress regulation policies for enhancing workplace stress management.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Transportation
Sarvin Molaeinasab, Aria Dahimi, Amir Samimi
Summary: This paper introduces an agent-based micro-simulation model to evaluate the responses of road freight transportation systems and the impacts of different regulatory reforms. By modeling key decision-makers such as shippers, freight companies, and drivers, the study analyzes the effects of different choices on transportation system performance. The results show that certain regulatory reforms may lead to reduced shipping costs, increased market share, and improved overall productivity.
TRANSPORTATION LETTERS-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Gilles Neve, Laura Bur, Ladina Lampert, Christoph Hoechsmann, Christine Brombach, Nina Steinemann, Arno Schmidt-Trucksass
Summary: This study validated a visually aided dietary assessment tool for use in Swiss adults. The older age group showed higher correlations and more accurate estimates, suggesting that this tool may be suitable for studying dietary habits in older adults.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Business
Elena Maggi, Elena Vallino
Summary: The study found that combining price-based and preference-based policies can lead to more efficient resource management.
RESEARCH IN TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lucia Camacho-Barcia, Jesus Garcia-Gavilan, Miguel angel Martinez-Gonzalez, Fernando Fernandez-Aranda, Serena Galie, Dolores Corella, Aida Cuenca-Royo, Dora Romaguera, Jesus Vioque, angel M. Alonso-Gomez, Julia Warnberg, J. Alfredo Martinez, Luis Serra-Majem, Ramon Estruch, M. Rosa Bernal-Lopez, Jose Lapetra, Xavier Pinto, Josep A. Tur, Antonio Garcia-Rios, Aurora Bueno-Cavanillas, Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez, Pilar Matia-Martin, Lidia Daimiel, Vicente Martin-Sanchez, Josep Vidal, Clotilde Vazquez, Emilio Ros, Miguel Ruiz Canela, Jose Sorli, Rafael De La Torre, Jadwiga Konieczna, Alejandro Oncina-Canovas, Lucas Tojal-Sierra, Jessica Perez-Lopez, Itziar Abete, Almudena Sanchez-Villegas, Rosa Casas, Araceli Munoz-Garach, Jose Manuel Santos-Lozano, Cristina Bouzas, Cristina Razquin, Raul Martinez-Lacruz, Olga Castaner, Aina M. Yanez, Rafael Valls-Enguix, Maria Concepcion Bello-Mora, Javier Basterra-Gortari, Josep Basora, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Monica Bullo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the association between dietary vitamin K intake changes and cognitive function. The results showed that an increase in dietary vitamin K intake was associated with better cognitive function scores.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yixu Liu, Dongmei Yu, Jiayou Luo, Shuya Cai, Ping Ye, Zhenzhen Yao, Miyang Luo, Liyun Zhao
Summary: This study analyzed the implementation of dietary management in Chinese adults with diabetes, finding that patients with dietary management behaviors had better diet quality and adherence to guidelines, but overall adherence was still poor in both groups.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Haojie Zhu, Fahui Wang
Summary: The study introduces a scalable agent-based crime simulation model based on the routine activity theory, which is applied to simulate robberies in a specific area. Major findings include the model's ability to replicate prominent robbery hotspots and the consistent effects of target definition and offender strategy on model performance, suggesting areas for model improvement.
COMPUTERS ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Marco Amendola, Francesco Lamperti, Andrea Roventini, Alessandro Sapio
Summary: Energy efficiency is crucial in addressing climate crises, and the research suggests that a public research laboratory implementing direct technological policies is the most effective approach without negative impacts on the economy and public finance. However, long-term commitment and complementary measures are important for the success of this policy.
STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND ECONOMIC DYNAMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Brian Yueshuai He, Jinkai Zhou, Ziyi Ma, Ding Wang, Di Sha, Mina Lee, Joseph Y. J. Chow, Kaan Ozbay
Summary: Evaluation of transportation policies needs to consider variations by time of day, and simulation models should capture factors such as road congestion effectively. The calibration and validation of the MATSim-NYC model can help agencies assess policy impacts, with high accuracy in population and road network data calibration.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristen R. Choi, Sae Takada, Altaf Saadi, Molly C. Easterlin, Liza S. Buchbinder, Shaw Natsui, Frederick J. Zimmerman
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katherine L. Chen, Lauren E. Wisk, Teryl K. Nuckols, Joann G. Elmore, W. Neil Steers, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: The study found that people who have moved due to unaffordable housing are at higher risk for unmet medical needs. Policy makers should consider strategies to limit cost-related moves and mitigate their adverse effects on healthcare access.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: The historical mission of public health is to ensure conditions in which people can be healthy. The field of population health science has emerged to rigorously address the constraints of excessive reliance on randomized-control trials, lack of formal theoretical models, and fear of politics in the field of public health. It deserves ongoing and formal institutional support.
Article
Pediatrics
Frederick J. Zimmerman, Nathaniel W. Anderson
Summary: This study analyzed publicly available observational data from US states during a 60-day period and found that implementing school closures and voluntary behavioral change can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality of COVID-19.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathryn M. Leifheit, Sabriya L. Linton, Julia Raifman, Gabriel L. Schwartz, Emily A. Benfer, Frederick J. Zimmerman, Craig Evan Pollack
Summary: The study found that after the expiration of eviction moratoriums, COVID-19 incidence and mortality steadily increased in states, with a doubling of incidence (incidence rate ratio = 2.1; 95% confidence interval: 1.1, 3.9) and a 5-fold increase in mortality (mortality rate ratio = 5.4; CI: 3.1, 9.3) 16 weeks after moratoriums lapsed. This implies an estimated 433,700 excess cases (CI: 365,200, 502,200) and 10,700 excess deaths (CI: 8,900, 12,500) nationally by September 3, 2020. The expiration of eviction moratoriums was associated with increased COVID-19 incidence and mortality, highlighting the importance of eviction prevention for public health in limiting COVID-19 cases and deaths.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eryn Piper J. Block, Mitchell David Wong, Sheryl Harumi Kataoka, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: This study investigates the association between frequent participation in performing arts and positive mental health in young adults in the US. The results show a strong correlation and suggest that performing arts access should be increased for young adults from diverse backgrounds.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kathryn M. Leifheit, Craig E. Pollack, Julia Raifman, Gabriel L. Schwartz, Robert D. Koehler, Jackie V. Rodriguez Bronico, Emily A. Benfer, Frederick J. Zimmerman, Sabriya L. Linton
Summary: This study found that strong eviction protections were associated with a significant reduction in mental distress among renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of early intervention in the eviction process to prevent mental health issues. The results suggest that policymakers should focus on primary prevention of evictions to reduce mental distress among renters.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nathaniel W. Anderson, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: Health equity in the United States improved from 1969 to 2019, particularly among individuals under 25. However, over the past two decades, health equity remained flat for adults aged 25-64 and displayed a downward trend for those over 65.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Nathaniel W. Anderson, Anna J. Markowitz, Daniel Eisenberg, Neal Halfon, Kristin Anderson Moore, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: The paper develops an improved index for measuring the well-being of children and adolescents in the United States, finding that the index is associated with self-reported physical health, depression, and peak earnings during young adulthood. Incorporating contextual indicators from childhood and adolescence did not substantially improve the predictive validity of the index.
CHILD INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katherine L. Chen, Lauren E. Wisk, Teryl K. Nuckols, Joann G. Elmore, W. Neil Steers, Frederick J. Zimmerman
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katherine L. Chen, Isomi M. Miake-Lye, Meron M. Begashaw, Frederick J. Zimmerman, Jody Larkin, Emily L. McGrath, Paul G. Shekelle
Summary: This systematic review examines the associations between primary prevention strategies for housing insecurity and various aspects of adult health outcomes. The findings suggest that existing interventions targeting housing insecurity primarily focus on mitigating the issue for the most vulnerable individuals rather than preventing it outright.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nathaniel W. Anderson, Daniel Eisenberg, Neal Halfon, Anna Markowitz, Kristin Anderson Moore, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: This study applied a novel index method to measure changes in child and adolescent well-being in the US from 2000 to 2019. The findings suggest that overall well-being scores increased during this period, although disparities across states and racial and ethnic populations still exist.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalie Rhoads, Sarah Martin, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: Kansas City, Missouri faces significant racial/ethnic health disparities due to high levels of residential segregation, with substandard housing in African American neighborhoods being a major risk factor for poor health. A 2018 ballot initiative allowed for health inspectors to investigate complaints of poor or hazardous conditions in rental housing, with the use of a standardized economic analysis model to inform public health policy decisions resulting in positive outcomes such as reduced school absences and a good return-on-investment for government spending.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Correction
Pediatrics
F. J. Zimmerman, N. W. Anderson
Correction
Medicine, General & Internal
D. A. Christakis, W. Van Cleve, F. J. Zimmerman