Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sabrina F. Loureiro, Kim Pulvers, Melissa M. Gosdin, Keavagh Clift, Myra Rice, Elisa K. Tong
Summary: This study developed a web-based tracking tool for supporting smoke and tobacco-free policies on college campuses, with users primarily motivated by environmental and health concerns.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Maya Leventer-Roberts, Ayala Grinshpun, Elkana Kohn, Syam S. Andra, Manish Arora, Matitiahu Berkovitch, Eran Kozer, Philip Landrigan, Hagai Levine
Summary: The majority of children in the study had detectable nicotine urinary biomarkers regardless of their symptoms, but the correlation between parental report and urinary biomarkers was found only among children with symptoms potentially related to ETS.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peyton Jacob, Lawrence Chan, Polly Cheung, Kristina Bello, Lisa Yu, Gideon StHelen, Neal L. Benowitz
Summary: Biomarkers for electronic nicotine delivery systems are important for health studies, but finding unique markers for ENDS remains a challenge. Self-reports are often used for product use information, but may not be accurate and lack quantitative data.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarah Reagen, Julia Xiaojun Zhao
Summary: Advancements in nanoscience have led to the production of lighter, smaller, and more diverse nanoparticles. These new nanoparticles pose challenges to traditional analytical methods and have raised concerns among toxicologists. However, the assessment methods commonly used for chemicals do not apply to nanomaterials, highlighting the need for the development of new analytical measurement methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Zhang, Xingyu Liu, Bing Shi, Zhendong Yang, Yanbo Luo, Tongguang Xu, Deshui Liu, Chengyong Jiang, Guorong Du, Nan Lu, Chen Zhang, Yanjun Ma, Ruoshi Bai, Jun Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cigarette smoke with different levels of TSNAs and nicotine on biomarkers of exposure in smokers' plasma. The results showed that levels of biomarkers were lower in smokers who smoked cigarettes with lower TSNAs and nicotine. When smokers switched to cigarettes with lower TSNA levels, their biomarker levels significantly decreased. This study suggests that plasma levels of certain biomarkers can be used to assess exposure to TSNAs and nicotine.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zixuan Wang, Hui Shi, Ling Peng, Yue Zhou, Ying Wang, Fei Jiang
Summary: This study found gender-specific differences in the association between environmental tobacco smoke exposure biomarkers and developmental disorders. Only girls with low cotinine levels and high urinary NNAL levels had higher odds of having developmental disorders, while the effects of boys and NNAL exposure were additive.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hyo-Sun You, Jae-woo Lee, Ye-seul Kim, Yonghwan Kim, Hyeong-Cheol Lee, Jin Young Hwang, Woojung Yang, Hee-Taik Kang
Summary: The study found a significant association between second-hand smoke exposure and elevated urine NNAL levels in Korean adolescents, especially in female adolescents and those exposed to SHS at home.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Zhenzhen Xie, Chanisara Koysomboon, Huan Zhang, Zhenming Lu, Xiuyan Zhang, Fusheng Chen
Summary: Vinegar, a popular acid condiment worldwide, can be mainly divided into fruit and cereal categories based on raw materials, each possessing unique aroma and flavor characteristics. Research focuses on the types, analytical methods, and formation mechanisms of vinegar's volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amy E. Margolis, David Pagliaccio, Bruce Ramphal, Sarah Banker, Lauren Thomas, Morgan Robinson, Masato Honda, Tamara Sussman, Jonathan Posner, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Julie Herbstman, Virginia Rauh, Rachel Marsh
Summary: Prenatal exposure to environmental tobacco smoke may have detrimental effects on children's brain structure and function, affecting cognitive control and attention. The study results show that children exposed to ETS had smaller thalamic and inferior frontal gyrus volumes, and exhibited increased brain activation during cognitive conflict resolution.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hernani Marques, Pedro Cruz-Vicente, Tiago Rosado, Mario Barroso, Luis A. Passarinha, Eugenia Gallardo
Summary: Environmental tobacco smoke exposure (ETS) and smoking are major factors contributing to the development of certain diseases worldwide, with more effective public health policies needed. Specific biomarkers can measure and control both active and second-hand exposure, allowing differentiation between types of tobacco exposure and research on extraction methods and analytical equipment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Tejasvini Sai Chebrolu, Lalit Kumar, Ruchi Verma
Summary: This article provides an overview of various analytical techniques for the determination of Lacidipine in different formulations and biological matrices, discussing the characteristics and parameters of these methods. Lacidipine is a commonly used calcium channel blocker with antihypertensive activity.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siyu Dai, Chun Ting Au, Michael Ho Ming Chan, Richard Kin Ting Kam, Albert Martin Li, Kate Ching-Ching Chan
Summary: The study revealed that parental knowledge and attitude related to tobacco use and children's ETS exposure are insufficient and in need of improvement. Factors such as parental education level, household income, parental nicotine dependence level, and breastfeeding practice may predict more favorable parental KAP. The weak association between knowledge and practice highlights the need for additional interventions beyond education to reduce ETS exposure in children.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Campo, L. Boniardi, E. Polledri, F. Longhi, C. Scuffi, S. Fustinoni
Summary: This study assessed ETS exposure in Milan schoolchildren, revealing a higher actual exposure rate than perceived by parents. Children living with smokers or vapers had higher COT-U levels, with partial smoking bans showing a slight mitigation effect on exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qing Zhong, Yilin Li, Xin Mei, Junlin Li, Yuanxia Huang
Summary: This study examined the levels of airborne nicotine in different public places in central China and assessed the short-term and long-term smoke exposure in non-smokers. The findings demonstrated ubiquitous exposure to environmental tobacco smoke in the studied public places.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Guanglin Liu, Ruiyan Wang, Huan Chen, Ping Wu, Yaning Fu, Kaixin Li, Mingda Liu, Zhihao Shi, Yuan Zhang, Yue Su, Lingxiao Song, Hongwei Hou, Qingyuan Hu
Summary: Tobacco addiction is not solely attributable to nicotine, but also to non-nicotine components present in tobacco smoke. This study examines the role of non-nicotine constituents in promoting the effects of nicotine and their independent reinforcing effects. The findings suggest that these non-nicotine components enhance nicotine's reinforcing effects, potentially through inhibiting striatum MAOA activity.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Spolaor, Beatrice Moroni, Bartlomiej Luks, Adam Nawrot, Marco Roman, Catherine Larose, Lukasz Stachnik, Federica Bruschi, Krystyna Koziol, Filip Pawlak, Clara Turetta, Elena Barbaro, Jean-Charles Gallet, David Cappelletti
Summary: A comprehensive evaluation of the water soluble trace element composition in Hansbreen glacier in Spitsbergen revealed that the chemical signature of the glacier is mainly influenced by summertime deposition of trace elements from local sources.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Krystyna Koziol, Aleksander Uszczyk, Filip Pawlak, Marcin Frankowski, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: Metals and metalloids in snow on glaciers can come from various sources, including local rock dust, marine aerosol, local human activity, and long-range atmospheric transport. Analysis on snow samples from a glacier in Svalbard showed concentrations of elements primarily on Na, Mg, K, Zn, with presence of heavy metals like Bi and Hg as well.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Barbara Kusznierewicz, Marika Mroz, Izabela Koss-Mikolajczyk, Jacek Namiesnik
Summary: This study presents methods for assessing the health quality of products containing betalains, comparing data on phytochemical composition of beetroot cultivars using various techniques. Identified that betalain contributes about 50% to the antioxidant activity in red beetroot. Photometric measurements are recommended for simple analysis of betacyanin and betaxanthin content, while liquid chromatography techniques provide more precise information. The combination of liquid chromatography with high-resolution mass spectrometry is recommended for more detailed metabolomics studies, identifying sixty-four phytochemicals in beetroot samples.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anna Maria Sulej-Suchomska, Piotr Przybylowski, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study found that a relatively high percentage of stormwater samples collected at European airports had very high acute hazard (16.8%), acute hazard (27.7%), and slight acute hazard (18.1%) levels. Results indicated that winter and autumn posed a greater toxic threat to aquatic life than other seasons, with the highest number of toxic samples observed in samples collected in the de-icing area, the runway, and the vicinity of airport terminals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sara Lehmann-Konera, Waldemar Kociuba, Stanislaw Chmiel, Lukasz Franczak, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The surface water chemistry in the Svalbard Archipelago is influenced by the geology of the catchment and long-range transport of atmospheric pollutants. The dissolved trace elements in the Scott River mainly come from natural sources, with exceptions like Zinc originating from atmospheric pollutants. Changes in hydro-meteorological conditions and the presence of seabird colonies affect the transport of trace elements within the catchment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Potapowicz, Malgorzata Szopinska, Danuta Szuminska, Robert Jozef Bialik, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study investigated the presence of PAHs in fresh waters and surface sediments on the western shore of Admiralty Bay over several sampling seasons. The results showed that biomass combustion and coal were the main sources of PAHs, with a limited contribution from petroleum sources. The study also indicated a minimal role of long-range atmospheric transport from South America in PAH pollution, with local activities being more closely associated with PAH contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Szopinska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Katarzyna Jankowska, Sylwia Fudala-Ksiazek, Joanna Potapowicz, Agnieszka Kalinowska, Robert Jozef Bialik, Stanislaw Chmiel, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study investigated the impact of wastewater generated during scientific research and logistics in Antarctica on the marine environment. The presence of trace metals and surfactants in the wastewater indicated potential anthropogenic influence on seawater. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to reduce the impact on marine organisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danuta Szuminska, Joanna Potapowicz, Malgorzata Szopinska, Sebastian Czapiewski, Ulrike Falk, Marcin Frankowski, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study comprehensively analyzed the inorganic and organic chemistry of snow cover in King George Island, finding low pollutant concentrations in collected snow samples. A slight increase in pollutant concentrations was observed at the marginal parts of the icefield, possibly due to the influence of scientific stations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Anna Koziol, Klaudia Kosek, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: Single point sampling in snow studies due to logistical constraints can introduce unquantified error, particularly with low concentrations of chemicals like chlorinated persistent organic pollutants. Field experiments in the Arctic show varying levels of uncertainty at short and regional scales, suggesting the need for caution when interpreting spatial differences in snow concentrations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anna Rozanska, Magdalena Fabjanowicz, Kaja Kalinowska, Zaneta Polkowska, Justyna Plotka-Wasylka
Summary: Salting-out assisted liquid-liquid microextraction (SALLME) was combined with derivatization procedure to establish a one-step sample pre-treatment approach for rapid analysis of 14 biogenic amines (BAs) in fruit juices. The developed method exhibited satisfactory analytical performance and was suitable for analysis of different berry juice samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Szopinska, Joanna Potapowicz, Katarzyna Jankowska, Aneta Luczkiewicz, Ola Svahn, Erland Bjorklund, Christina Nannou, Dimitra Lambropoulou, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: This study aimed to assess the potential environmental risks of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and other contaminants in the western shore of Admiralty Bay, King George Island. The study found high concentrations of pollutants, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and mitigation strategies for protecting the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sara Lehmann-Konera, Marek Ruman, Marcin Frankowski, Lukasz Ma Larzewski, Krzysztof Raczy, Filip Pawlak, Krystyna Koziol, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The study shows that the sediment in the glacier forefield primarily comes from anthropogenic sources, while the metals and metalloids deposited on the Calypsostranda marine terrace come from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The correlation matrix and principal component analysis reveal different primary factors affecting rainfall chemistry at each study site.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Lubinska-Szczygel, Anna Kuczynska-Lazewska, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Zaneta Polkowska, Elena Katrich, Shela Gorinstein
Summary: The study aimed to determine the main by-products of kaffir lime peel and evaluate their potential uses in various industries. The most abundant volatile compounds in the essential oil were sabinene, beta-pinene, and limonene. The peel was also found to contain microelements, macroelements, and ballast substances. Pectin extraction was optimized using citric acid, and the obtained pectins were characterized. The peel was also found to contain various bioactive compounds, with antioxidant capacity evaluated using CUPRAC and DPPH assays.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Martyna Lubinska-Szczygel, Zaneta Polkowska, Malgorzata Rutkowska, Shela Gorinstein
Summary: The study aimed to characterize the chemical, aroma, and prohealth properties of kaffir lime juice. A procedure using solid-phase microextraction with gas chromatography was developed to determine the terpenes in kaffir lime. The physicochemical parameters and micro- and macro elements were evaluated. The fluorescence spectroscopy revealed the strong binding of kaffir lime terpenes to human serum albumin. Kaffir lime juice is a rich source of terpenes, vitamin C, citric acid, and minerals, with good aromatic and bioactive properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danuta Szuminska, Krystyna Koziol, Sergey R. Chalov, Vasilii A. Efimov, Marcin Frankowski, Sara Lehmann-Konera, Zaneta Polkowska
Summary: The impact of permafrost thaw on river and lake water chemistry is a complex problem that needs to be considered in the context of legacy permafrost shrinkage and the interference of the deepening active layer with newly deposited anthropogenic contaminants.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)