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Environmental Sciences
Heidi F. Hubbard, Caroline L. Ring, Tao Hong, Cara C. Henning, Daniel A. Vallero, Peter P. Egeghy, Michael-Rock Goldsmith
Summary: Ex Priori is a flexible exposure model based on Excel, used to prioritize potential exposures for chemicals with minimal data. It quickly visualizes exposure rankings from consumer product use and considers the impact of consumer use pattern changes on exposure risk.
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Construction & Building Technology
David Pirchio, Kevin Q. Walsh, Elizabeth Kerr, Ivan Giongo, Marta Giaretton, Brad D. Weldon, Luca Ciocci, Luigi Sorrentino
Summary: This study utilizes a comprehensive assessment approach to conduct on-site surveys of 72 unreinforced masonry medieval churches across Italy. Thirteen different indices were developed, and using fuzzy set theory, these indices were aggregated into a final risk rating framework to provide stakeholders with a scientific-based prioritization list for the maintenance and strengthening intervention of their church portfolios.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Syuan Luo, Tsung Hsien Wu
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized and prioritized endocrine-active pesticides using an exposure-activity ratio (EAR) method and toxicological prioritization index (ToxPi), aiming to provide guidance for future in-depth health risk assessments.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Vida Ahmadi Mehri, Patrik Arlos, Emiliano Casalicchio
Summary: This study focuses on the importance of vulnerability risk management and proposes automated context-aware VRM (ACVRM) to optimize the vulnerability management process. By prioritizing patching based on different criteria in the evaluation stage, overall efficiency and security can be improved.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zijian Li, Shan Niu
Summary: This study proposed a simple screening approach to evaluate region-specific population health risks of soil pesticides by introducing region-specific factors. Simulations showed that pesticides thermodynamically stable in soil organics have large characterization factors, especially in colder regions. The study suggested that soil standards for malathion should be less strict in colder regions due to limited outdoor activities of children.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Si-Hyun Park, Hui-Been Lim, Hyong-Jin Hong, Hee-Seok Kim, Dan-Ki Yoon, Hye-Won Lee, Hye-Kwan Kong, Jeong-In Jeon, Ji-Won Choi, Eun-Min Cho, Yong-Sung Cho, Cheol-Min Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the chronic health risks of residents living near a chemical accident site due to long-term exposure to formaldehyde. Results showed that inhalation exposure to formaldehyde did not cause harmful health impacts for all age groups, but exposure to soil containing formaldehyde did. This study is significant in assessing the residual and temporal concentration changes of a pollutant released in a chemical accident, reflecting the exposure characteristics of the toxic chemical.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanrong Zhao, Li Li, Penghui Lin, Yue Chen, Shipei Xing, Huili Du, Zheng Wang, Junjie Yang, Tao Huan, Cheng Long, Limao Zhang, Bin Wang, Mingliang Fang
Summary: A machine learning model was developed to predict the concentration of chemicals in blood and assess their potential health impacts. The study found that food additives and pesticides were the most active compounds, rather than widely monitored environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Britta Langen, Egor Vorontsov, Johan Spetz, John Swanpalmer, Carina Sihlbom, Khalil Helou, Eva Forssell-Aronsson
Summary: Molecular biomarkers of ionizing radiation exposure play a crucial role, and age and sex have significant impacts on radiation response. Age contributes more to differences in immune responses, oxidative stress, and apoptotic cell death, while sex affects DNA damage and repair pathways.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiankui Li, Yi Liu, Poul L. Bjerg
Summary: The study found that the RSM scoring system has similar risk assessment factors as the EPACMTP model, and shows promising capabilities in prioritizing high-risk sites with limited data. However, the RSM assessment tends to be conservative, with some sites' risks being overestimated, suggesting further investigation for sites with high RSM risk scores.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Silvana Sofia Tellez Tovar, Manuel Rodriguez Susa
Summary: This study evaluated the carcinogenic risk of exposure to THMs by inhalation in showers, finding that the most significant factors increasing risk are the concentration of chloroform in the water, exposure time, and the volume of the shower cubicle. The average calculated risk for men and women was 56 cases in a million (5.6 x 10^-5).
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
H. Korsgaard, R. S. Hendriksen, J. Ellis-Iversen
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global pandemic that poses a significant threat to future treatment of even minor infectious diseases. This study developed a rapid risk assessment tool, RRA-AMR-Food, to help regulators and policymakers evaluate the need for risk management when a new or critically important AMR gene is detected in food.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eduarda O. Reis, Lucilaine V. S. Santos, Lisete C. Lange
Summary: This study conducted an environmental risk assessment of pharmaceutical mixtures in Brazilian surface waters based on Toxic Units and Risk Quotients, revealing a potential risk for the environment due to the prioritized pharmaceuticals.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rezvan Zendehdel, Majid Parsarad, Elham Asgari Gandomani, Zahra Panjali, Athena Rafieepour, Zahra Mohammadi, Zahra Moradpour, Masoomeh Vahabi, Maryam Mohammad Alipour, Reza Gholamiarjenaki
Summary: The study employed PCA and BMD methods to evaluate chemical co-exposure in shoemakers, finding an increased risk of color vision confusion with co-exposure that showed a significant difference between exposed and control subjects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zijian Li
Summary: The study highlighted the importance of considering toxic metabolites, such as AMPA, in pesticide risk assessments in surface soils. Failure to account for AMPA in soil could lead to significant underestimation of human health risks. The proposed screening-level model can aid in improving risk assessment and regulatory management practices for pesticides.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rehan Asad, Muhammad Qaiser Saleem, Muhammad Salman Habib, Nadeem Ahmad Mufti, Shaker Mahmood Mayo
Summary: Natural disasters have a negative impact on human lives and infrastructures, hindering economic growth and sustainable development. Earthquakes cause the most destruction, particularly in developing countries with limited resources and reactive disaster management. This study presents a methodology for identifying hotspots and prioritizing pre- and post-disaster management actions, providing quantitative estimates of physical damage, casualties, economic losses, and shelter requirements. The findings can serve as a decision support tool for government agencies, emergency management organizations, NGOs, and aiding countries.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sue Kimbrough, Michael Hays, Bill Preston, Daniel A. Vallero, Gayle S. W. Hagler
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julie Wroble, Timothy Frederick, Alicia Frame, Daniel Vallero
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew D. Wood, Kenton Plourde, Sabrina Larkin, Peter P. Egeghy, Antony J. Williams, Valerie Zemba, Igor Linkov, Daniel A. Vallero
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Fantke, Lesa Aylward, Jane Bare, Weihsueh A. Chiu, Robin Dodson, Robert Dwyer, Alexi Ernstoff, Brett Howard, Matti Jantunen, Olivier Jolliet, Richard Judson, Nienke Kirchhubel, Dingsheng Li, Aubrey Miller, Greg Paoli, Paul Price, Lorenz Rhomberg, Beverly Shen, Hyeong-Moo Shin, Justin Teeguarden, Daniel Vallero, John Wambaugh, Barbara A. Wetmore, Rosemary Zaleski, Thomas E. McKone
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Huang, Nicholas Anastas, Peter Egeghy, Daniel A. Vallero, Olivier Jolliet, Jane Bare
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julie Wroble, Tim Frederick, Daniel Vallero
ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING GEOSCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
David E. Meyer, Sidney C. Bailin, Daniel Vallero, Peter P. Egeghy, Shi V. Liu, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel A. Vallero, Claudia K. Gunsch
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexander East, Peter P. Egeghy, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal, Rachel Slover, Daniel A. Vallero
Summary: This study estimated human intake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances using more recent data, and found that the intake has decreased due to the decrease in production and use of these compounds.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexander East, Daniel Dawson, Graham Glen, Kristin Isaacs, Kathie Dionisio, Paul S. Price, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal, Daniel A. Vallero
Summary: Exposure to chemicals is influenced by associations between individual location, activities, demographic and physiological characteristics. The Residential Population Generator (RPGen) creates a synthetic population by combining US surveys with physiological characteristics, allowing for internal consistency and representative intraindividual variation. This helps modelers identify subgroups vulnerable to chemical exposures.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel Dawson, Hunter Fisher, Abigail E. Noble, Qingyu Meng, Anne Cooper Doherty, Yuko Sakano, Daniel Vallero, Rogelio Tornero-Velez, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal
Summary: This study estimated the exposure and mass released of 1,4-dioxane from drinking water consumption and product use using a simulation modeling tool. The results showed that people exposed to both contaminated water and product use had higher exposures, primarily attributable to water consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heidi F. Hubbard, Caroline L. Ring, Tao Hong, Cara C. Henning, Daniel A. Vallero, Peter P. Egeghy, Michael-Rock Goldsmith
Summary: Ex Priori is a flexible exposure model based on Excel, used to prioritize potential exposures for chemicals with minimal data. It quickly visualizes exposure rankings from consumer product use and considers the impact of consumer use pattern changes on exposure risk.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Chris Holder, Nicole DeLuca, Jeanne Luh, Parnian Alexander, Jeffrey M. Minucci, Daniel A. Vallero, Kent Thomas, Elaine A. Cohen Hubal
Summary: Given that PFAS are ubiquitous in human biomonitoring surveys, humans can be exposed to PFAS through various sources. This study investigated the important pathways of exposure to PFAS by reviewing and mapping evidence for the occurrence of PFAS in exposure media. Data on PFAS occurrence in indoor and environmental media from 229 references were extracted. Studies of PFAS occurrence became numerous after 2005, with most studies focusing on PFOA and PFOS. Most studies found detectable levels of PFAS in food and drinking water, and indoor air and products also had detectable levels in a majority of samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Alexander East, Daniel E. Dawson, Sydney Brady, Daniel A. Vallero, Rogelio Tornero-Velez
Summary: This scoping effort aims to map the current landscape of PFAS toxicokinetic models by categorizing different trends and similarities. The assessment reveals that PFOA and PFOS are the most studied PFAS, with the majority of models using one-compartment models.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
J. D. Solomon, Daniel Vallero, Kathryn Benson
2017 ANNUAL RELIABILITY AND MAINTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)