Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Goharshahi, M. Azizzadeh, L. Lidauer, A. Steininger, F. Kickinger, M. Oehlschuster, W. Auer, D. Klein-Joebstl, M. Drillich, M. Iwersen
Summary: The study found that the lying, inactive, and active times of calves one day before the onset of diarrhea can serve as early indicators for detecting the disease. Using an accelerometer system, these behavior patterns were effectively monitored and showed potential for early detection of neonatal calf diarrhea.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maud A. Amon-Tanoh, Jim McCambridge, Patrice K. Blon, Herman A. Kouame, Patrick Nguipdop-Djomo, Adam Biran, Simon Cousens
Summary: A cluster randomised trial conducted in Cote d'Ivoire found that a social norm-based handwashing intervention combined with disgust-inducing messages and provision of handwashing stations was effective at increasing handwashing with soap after toilet use. Providing handwashing stations alone had little effect. Future studies should investigate whether similar results can be achieved through mass media delivery.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Zhuolei Li, Xundi Diao, Chongfeng Wu
Summary: Combining behavioral finance and asset pricing theory, this study proposes a modified empirical model to examine equity return dispersion and herding behavior. The findings indicate that mobile trading would lead to more herding behavior in the market, and this effect is not driven by characteristic preferences or market bubble and crash. Additionally, the results support a different composition of mobile traders after a policy change, resulting in an opposite impact of mobile trading on return dispersion after 2015.
PACIFIC-BASIN FINANCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deepak Kumar Behera, Sanghamitra Mishra
Summary: This study measures the burden of diarrhea in India and analyzes the mortality trend associated with it over the past 30 years. The study identifies the prevailing etiology and risk factors of diarrheal mortality in India. The results show a significant decline in childhood diarrhea, but it still contributes to a large share of the disease's burden. The study highlights the importance of implementing interventions such as safe water consumption, proper sanitation facilities, nutrition intake, breastfeeding, and vaccination to prevent and control diarrhea in India. Evidence-based policies should also be implemented to sustain diarrhea prevention programs.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Masaki Suzuki, Yusuke Yamamoto
Summary: This study found that web search users with poor health literacy and negative prior beliefs about the search topic tend to ignore search results and select biased webpages, while users with high health literacy and negative prior beliefs about the topic tend to spend more time examining search results and attempt to view webpages with different opinions. No significant differences were observed in web search behavior between users with positive prior beliefs and those with neutral beliefs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Yuhang Gu, Tianle Liu, Jiaxin Sun, Fanfan Qin, Xinxin Cao, Shunbo Qin, Yanlong Li, Ling Zhang, Fulong Ning, Guosheng Jiang
Summary: This study develops a robust production model based on geological data and laboratory tests, and systematically investigates the effects of stress sensitivity, permeability anisotropy, non-uniform hydrate saturation, and permeability distribution on fluid production behaviors in natural gas hydrate reservoirs. The results show that these factors have significant impacts on production performance, especially the non-uniform hydrate saturation and permeability distributions. To achieve reliable predictions, the geological model used in numerical modeling should properly incorporate these factors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel Bogale Odo, Alemayehu Gonie Mekonnen
Summary: The study revealed a low availability of basic handwashing facilities in Ethiopian households, with factors such as household wealth, education level, and household assets influencing their availability. Efforts are needed to increase the coverage of handwashing facilities at the community level.
Article
Microbiology
Idalecia Cossa-Moiane, Herminio Cossa, Adilson Fernando Loforte Bauhofer, Jorfelia Chilaule, Esperanca Lourenco Guimaraes, Diocreciano Matias Bero, Marta Cassocera, Miguel Bambo, Elda Anapakala, Assucenio Chissaque, Julia Sambo, Jeronimo Souzinho Langa, Lena Vania Manhique-Coutinho, Maria Fantinatti, Luis Antonio Lopes-Oliveira, Alda Maria Da-Cruz, Nilsa de Deus
Summary: The study showed a high rate of Cryptosporidium infection among children admitted to two public hospitals in Maputo City, Mozambique, with children older than two years being the most affected group. Children with illiterate caregivers had a higher risk of infection, and the infection was primarily caused by anthroponomic transmission.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mu-Heng Chen, Su-Han Deng, Ming-Huan Wang, Xu-Ke Yan
Summary: A total of 260 preschool children diagnosed with infectious diarrhea were included in the infection group, and 260 matched healthy children were selected as the control group. The study collected data on pathogenic species, origins, onset time, demographic information, exposure history, hygiene habits, dietary habits, and other variables from medical documents. A questionnaire was also used to confirm the variables. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to identify the influencing factors of infectious diarrhea. The top 5 common pathogens were salmonella, rotavirus, shigella, vibrio, and norovirus. The top 5 frequent times of infectious diarrhea were January, December, August, February, and July. The results of the regression analysis showed that recent exposure to diarrhea and presence of flies or cockroaches indoors were risk factors, while rotavirus vaccination, regular hand-washing, tableware disinfection, separate preparation of cooked and raw foods, and regular intake of lactobacillus products were protective factors for preschool children's infectious diarrhea.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sonia T. Hegde, James A. Trostle, Bhramar Mukherjee, Joseph N. S. Eisenberg
Summary: This study found that social connectedness influences the transmission of acute gastrointestinal illness (AGI). In coastal Ecuador, a larger community network provides protection against AGI, while a social network of people spending time together increases the risk of AGI. These networks are interdependent and influenced by community-level factors.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shujie Zhao, Anguo Dai, Dongfeng Zhao, Qingbin Song
Summary: This study extends the theoretical model of planned behavior by incorporating personal norms and situational factors to analyze employees' low-carbon behavior. The findings show that carbon neutrality behavioral intentions are the most direct psychological motivation for employees' energy consumption behavior, and the perception of daily work and the economy of energy-saving measures positively regulate employees' intentions towards low-carbon behavior. Furthermore, demographic characteristics such as age, education level, working years, and job category significantly influence employees' low-carbon behavior.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Teerapat Chompookham, Witoon Chingtuaythong, Suriya Chokphoemphun
Summary: The experimental study involved the insertion of a novel wire coil turbulator, referred to as serrated wire coil (SWC), into a tube heat exchanger to enhance heat transfer performance. Results showed significant improvement in heat transfer efficiency with SWC inserts, supported by developed empirical correlations with acceptable error margins.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yu Chen, Feng Zhou, Shuai Zheng, Jianquan Li, Chengzhi Shang, Xingxin Lin
Summary: Previous studies have shown that the cyclic hardening of austenitic stainless steel affects the seismic response of steel structures. This study investigates the influence of cyclic hardening on austenitic stainless steel H-section beam-columns under combined cyclic bending and compression. Finite element models were created and validated, and the effects of loading history, axial load level, and cross-section slenderness were analyzed. The results indicate that the cyclic hardening property affects the performance of the steel member under seismic loading, and current design methods underestimate the ultimate strengths. Design formulae for over-strength and seismic deformation capacity were proposed.
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Peixin Fan, Miju Kim, Grace Liu, Yuting Zhai, Ting Liu, Joseph Danny Driver, Kwangcheol C. Jeong
Summary: Calf diarrhea poses a significant challenge to the dairy and beef cattle industry, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiota to prevent gastrointestinal disorders and suppress pathogenic strains.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Clara Palestrini, Silvia Michela Mazzola, Bianca Caione, Debora Groppetti, Alessandro M. Pecile, Michela Minero, Simona Cannas
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of gonadectomy on dog behavior over a nine-month period. Results showed that male dogs who underwent gonadectomy exhibited less mounting behavior, leash pulling, and owner-directed aggression. Marking behavior remained consistent across time for both groups. The findings suggest the need for further research on the specific behaviors affected by gonadectomy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guangqiu Qin, Yuqiu Gao, Pingjing Wen, Guiqiang Liang, Peng Zhao, Baiqing Dong, Song Tang, Kamran Shekh
Summary: The study found that extracted xylan showed very low toxicity in animal studies, indicating its potential as a safe dietary supplement for humans.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miao Xu, Yongning Li, Xiaohong Wang, Qiannan Zhang, Lei Wang, Xin Zhang, Wenming Cui, Xiaomin Han, Ning Ma, Haishan Li, Hongyun Fang, Song Tang, Jingguang Li, Zhaoping Liu, Hui Yang, Xudong Jia
Summary: This study found that diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) can disturb lipid metabolic homeostasis in the liver, inhibiting lipid accumulation and promoting polarization of hepatic macrophages in mice. The results, obtained from both in vivo and in vitro experiments, provide insights into the potential health effects of environmental phthalate exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liang Zhao, Jianlong Fang, Song Tang, Fuchang Deng, Xiaohui Liu, Yu Shen, Yuanyuan Liu, Fanling Kong, Yanjun Du, Liangliang Cui, Wanying Shi, Yan Wang, Jiaonan Wang, Yingjian Zhang, Xiaoyan Dong, Ying Gao, Li Dong, Huichan Zhou, Qinghua Sun, Haoran Dong, Xiumiao Peng, Yi Zhang, Meng Cao, Yanwen Wang, Hong Zhi, Hang Du, Jingyang Zhou, Tiantian Li, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study investigated the associations between personal exposure to PM2.5 and insulin resistance (IR) index, systemic inflammation, and sphingolipid metabolism. The findings suggest that PM2.5 exposure is linked to higher IR index and altered functional biomarkers, and it may contribute to systemic inflammation and disrupted sphingolipid metabolism.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianlong Fang, Song Tang, Fuchang Deng, Xu Gao, Chen Wuchang, Yuanyuan Liu, Haoran Dong, Yanjun Du, Tiantian Li, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study demonstrated an inverse association between carbonaceous compounds and WSIIs in PM2.5 and renal function, indicating that exposure to these constituents may lead to declines in kidney function in older individuals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Markus Schmitz, Bjoern Deutschmann, Nele Markert, Thomas Backhaus, Werner Brack, Mario Brauns, Markus Brinkmann, Thomas-Benjamin Seiler, Patrick Fink, Song Tang, Shawn Beitel, Jon A. Doering, Markus Hecker, Ying Shao, Tobias Schulze, Markus Weitere, Romy Wild, Mirna Velki, Henner Hollert
Summary: The study demonstrated the potential of an Aggregated Biomarker Response approach in evaluating the exposure and impacts on wild brown trout. It identified significant toxic effects from wastewater treatment plants and agricultural runoff, allowing for comprehensive ecotoxicological assessment of fish along the river. Using aggregated biomarker responses combined with chemical analyses enabled an evidence-based ranking of sites with different degrees of pollution according to toxic stress and observed effects.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Song Tang, Xia Li, Pei Ding, Yixin Mao, Fuchang Deng, Yu'e Cha, Siqi Zhuang, Cheng Ding, Jiao Wang, Youbin Wang, Xiaoning Zhao, Rachael M. Jones, Biao Kan, C. Raina MacIntyre, Dongqun Xu, Xiaoming Shi
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xia Li, Pei Ding, Fuchang Deng, Yixin Mao, Lin Zhou, Cheng Ding, Youbin Wang, Yueyun Luo, Yakun Zhou, C. Raina MacIntyre, Song Tang, Dongqun Xu, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: Face masks are critical in preventing the spread of respiratory infections. Different mask types have different filtration efficiencies, and factors such as breathing volume and wearing time can impact the efficiency. Smaller particle sizes also reduce the filtration efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhaomin Dong, Xiarui Fan, Song Tang, Ying Wang, Wenhong Fan, Yujie Ben, Ravi Naidu
Summary: Low birthweight (LBW) is a global public health concern, and the role of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as PFAS, in contributing to LBW has not been evaluated. This study examined a large dataset and found that PFAS may be a contributor to the increasing LBW prevalence worldwide, with Asia being particularly affected.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuan Jia, Qi Jin, Jianlong Fang, Yali Shi, Minmin Hou, Haoran Dong, Yuanyuan Liu, Fuchang Deng, Yakun Zhou, Krystal J. Godri Pollitt, Song Tang, Xiaoming Shi, Yaqi Cai
Summary: This study assessed exposure to emerging and legacy PFASs among elderly adults and found 15 PFASs in their blood. The study also emphasized the importance of dietary intake, particularly fish, in PFASs exposure among the elderly.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xu Hong, Gengfu Wang, Xingcun Liu, Ming Wu, Xindong Zhang, Xiaohui Hua, Pengpeng Jiang, Sheng Wang, Song Tang, Xiaoming Shi, Yichao Huang, Tong Shen
Summary: This study found a higher level of bisphenol A (BPA) in the urine of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients compared to controls, and a positive correlation between BPA and CRC biomarkers. Lipidomic screening revealed significant perturbation in the glycerophospholipid metabolism pathway, which contributed to the association between BPA exposure and CRC. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the etiology of CRC induced by environmental stressors.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanying Shi, Chen Chen, Qian Cui, Fuchang Deng, Bo Yang, Yaqiang Cao, Feng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Peng Du, Jiaonan Wang, Tiantian Li, Song Tang, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study found that exposure to PM2.5 is associated with cardiac conduction abnormalities and this association is further exacerbated by sleep disturbance. Particularly, heavy pollution episodes have synergistic effects with sleep disturbance on ECG parameters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Tian, Jianlong Fang, Feng Wang, Zhihan Luo, Feng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Peng Du, Jiaonan Wang, Yawei Li, Wanying Shi, Yuanyuan Liu, Enmin Ding, Qinghua Sun, Chengcheng Li, Song Tang, Xu Yue, Guoliang Shi, Bin Wang, Tiantian Li, Guofeng Shen, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study assessed the associations of PM2.5 constituents and their sources with fasting blood glucose (FBG) in a general Chinese population aged over 40 years. The study found that exposure to PM2.5 was positively associated with FBG levels, and increases in certain PM2.5 constituents were associated with higher FBG levels. The study also found significant associations between elevated FBG levels and PM2.5 from coal combustion, industrial sources, and vehicle emissions, but not with secondary sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yixuan Huang, Hailin Shang, Chao Wang, Hongyang Cui, Song Tang, Hong Chang, Hui Yang, Xudong Jia, Yi Wan
Summary: This study presents a sensitive mass spectrometry imaging method that simultaneously determines the spatial distributions of polyhalogenated xenobiotics and endogenous metabolites. The results highlight the specific accumulation organs and maternal transfer of certain polyhalogenated compounds, as well as the reproductive toxicity and effects on metabolites and lipid molecules. The toxic effects of these compounds were validated through organ-specific histopathological examinations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlin Tian, Jianlong Fang, Feng Wang, Zhihan Luo, Feng Zhao, Yi Zhang, Peng Du, Jiaonan Wang, Yawei Li, Wanying Shi, Yuanyuan Liu, Enmin Ding, Qinghua Sun, Chengcheng Li, Song Tang, Xu Yue, Guoliang Shi, Bin Wang, Tiantian Li, Guofeng Shen, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study assessed the associations between PM2.5 constituents and their sources with fasting blood glucose levels in a general Chinese population. The results showed that exposure to PM2.5 was positively associated with elevated fasting blood glucose levels. Certain constituents such as elemental carbon, organic matter, arsenic, and heavy metals were associated with higher fasting blood glucose levels, while barium and chromium were associated with lower fasting blood glucose levels. PM2.5 from coal combustion, industrial sources, and vehicle emissions showed a close association with elevated fasting blood glucose levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianlong Fang, Song Tang, Fuchang Deng, Xu Gao, Chen Wuchang, Yuanyuan Liu, Haoran Dong, Yanjun Du, Tiantian Li, Xiaoming Shi
Summary: This study found that carbonaceous compounds and water-soluble inorganic ions in PM2.5 were inversely associated with renal function, providing important health implications for older Chinese individuals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
