Abstract Early‐life stage (ELS) toxicity tests are recognized as an advancement over current testing methodologies in terms of cost, animal use, and biological relevance. However, standardized ELS tests are not presently available for some vertebrate taxa, including birds. This manuscript describes a Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) ELS test that is a promising candidate for standardization, and applies it to test eight environmental chemicals (ethinylestradiol, benzo[a]pyrene, chlorpyrifos, fluoxetine,...
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Abstract Composting process of residual organic material generates considerable amounts of liquid leachate which contains high organic load. This waste stream can be considered as potential nutrient source to support microbial growth. In the present work, the utilization of compost leachate as fermentation substrate for Bacillus species production was studied. The physicochemical properties of the leachate and two co-substrates (residual yeast and whey permeate) were determined....
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Abstract Effect of arsenate [As(V)] on biomass, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, transpiration, oxidative stress, accumulation of As, Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn and expression of NRAMP genes was investigated in As(V) tolerant and sensitive genotypes of bioenergy crop Ricinus communis. As(V) treatments (100 and 200 μM) led to significant reduction in root and leaf biomass, photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and transpiration in GCH 2 and GCH 4 genotypes but no significant...
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Abstract Alternative energy policies targeting the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs) could have significant positive impacts on Malaysia’s ability to meet both its carbon reduction goal and its energy security needs. The transport sector generally contributes heavily to carbon emissions, and is also difficult to decarbonize because of the costs associated with many greener options. This study explores the possibility of decarbonizing the Malaysian transport sector...
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Abstract In this research, waste tyre rubber was used for activated carbon production with a novel route by modified physo-chemical approach. Potassium hydroxide and carbon dioxide were selected as chemical and physical activating agents, respectively and the process was carried out without carbonization under inert atmospheric conditions. The experiments were designed by applying the central composite design (CCD) as one of the subsets of response surface methodology (RSM). The...
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Abstract Semiconductors are promising photocatalysts for the use of sunlight in energy conversion and environmental remediation. To this end, various synthetic pathways have been proposed to increase their photocatalytic efficiency, catalytic stability, recycle, and reuse. In this work, mixed phase CdS nanoparticles were loaded on the surface of activated biomass carbons to prepare composite photocatalysts via hydrothermal syntheses, which were further applied to photocatalytic...
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Abstract Diquat dibromide (DB) is the active ingredient in several herbicide products used around the world for industrial and recreational control of terrestrial and aquatic pest plants. This study aimed to assess the adverse effects of the commercial formulation of the aquatic herbicide, Reward®, on the Pacific Northwest amphibian species, the northwestern salamander (Ambystoma gracile). Larvae were exposed to the Reward® herbicide in a 96-h acute bioassay (0.37–151.7 mg/L DB)...
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Abstract Worldwide, the requirement of electrical energy has increased with an increase in population. Thus, there is a need to develop an alternative source of sustainable energy, such as microbial fuel cell (MFC). MFC is a better option of energy generation and can provide a renewable resource which utilizes wastewater into power by the help of microorganisms. MFC is one of the advanced methods for treating wastewater and simultaneously producing current and voltage. Dual-chambered...
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Abstract This work relates data from field sampling of Eisenia lucens and from laboratory-based culture. Field sampling used soil sorting and vermifuge extraction and took place in beech-dominated forests of southwest Poland. Initial work derived population estimates from four sub-communities of the forest looking for seasonal dynamics and later work employed targeted sampling in summer within rotting wood to obtain live specimens for laboratory culture. A preliminary examination...
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Abstract With a length exceeding 210,000 km in Europe, railways are common linear features dissecting landscapes. However, the impact of railway networks on biodiversity is equivocal. In this study, we investigated the effect of railway embankments on bird diversity components in an agricultural landscape in southern Poland. Forty transects including 20 along railways and 20 as controls in open fields were established. Birds were counted twice in 2009, and environmental characteristics...
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Abstract The present study was conducted to examine the nephrotoxic effects of heavy metals including lead (Pb), manganese (Mn), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) in diabetic and non-diabetic Wistar rats. Animals were exposed to heavy metals for 30 days, Pb was injected as lead acetate (C4H6O4Pb), Mn was injected as manganese chloride (MnCl2), Cd was injected as cadmium chloride (CdCl2), and As was administered orally to rats in the form of sodium arsenite (AsO2Na). Results showed...
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Abstract One of the most critical challenges is bird dropping deposition (soiling) on a glass surface of the photovoltaic (PV) module in an open environment of Western Rajasthan. This paper has been now exclusively emphasized to focus on effects of the bird dropping phenomenon on the performance of PV systems. The presented study includes the impact of the seasonal bird dropping effect on the reduction in energy yield with various tilt angle configurations. Considering this, the...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3125: Effectiveness of a Combined Intervention on Psychological and Physical Capacities of Frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173125 Authors: João Apóstolo Maria dos Anjos Dixe Elzbieta Bobrowicz-Campos Timóteo Areosa Rita Santos-Rocha Mónica Braúna Jaime Ribeiro Isabel Marques Joana Freitas Maria de Lurdes Almeida Filipa Couto ...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3124: Opportunities of Wearable Technology to Increase Physical Activity in Individuals with Chronic Disease: An Editorial International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173124 Authors: Jennifer L Scheid Sarah L West In this editorial, we will discuss one promising tool to encourage physical activity participation in individuals with chronic disease: The use of wearable technology.
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3123: Alcohol and Tobacco Consumption, Personality, and Cybervictimization among Adolescents International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173123 Authors: Mónica Rodríguez-Enríquez Miquel Bennasar-Veny Alfonso Leiva Aina M. Yañez Cyberbullying has emerged as a public health problem. Personality may play an important role in substance use and cybervictimization. The aim of this study was to examine whether tobacco...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3122: Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Air Quality across Weifang from 2014–2018 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173122 Authors: Li Dai Yang Ma Air pollution has become a severe threat and challenge in China. Focusing on air quality in a heavily polluted city (Weifang Cty), this study aims to investigate spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of air pollution and identify the influence...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3121: Analysis of Potential Risks Associated with Urban Stormwater Quality for Managed Aquifer Recharge International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173121 Authors: Song Du Ye Managed aquifer recharge (MAR) can be used to increase storage and availability of groundwater resources, but water resources available for recharge are constrained due to a surface water shortage. Alternative resources, like stormwater,...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3120: A Comparative Study on the Routing Problem of Electric and Fuel Vehicles Considering Carbon Trading International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173120 Authors: Wenzhu Liao Lin Liu Jiazhuo Fu In order to explore the impact of using electric vehicles on the cost and environment of logistics enterprises, this paper studies the optimization of vehicle routing problems with the consideration of carbon trading policies....
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3118: Sub-Daily Simulation of Mountain Flood Processes Based on the Modified Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173118 Authors: Yongchao Duan Fanhao Meng Tie Liu Yue Huang Min Luo Wei Xing Philippe De Maeyer Floods not only provide a large amount of water resources, but they also cause serious disasters. Although there have been numerous hydrological studies...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3117: Has the High-Tech Industry along the Belt and Road in China Achieved Green Growth with Technological Innovation Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173117 Authors: Chang Li Mingyang Li Lu Zhang Tingyi Li Hanzhen Ouyang Sanggyun Na From the perspective of green growth, which seeks to coordinate and make sustainable the development of resources, the...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3119: Priority Setting for the Management of Chemicals Using the Globally Harmonized System and Multivariate Analysis: Use of the Mahalanobis-Taguchi System International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173119 Authors: Hong Lyuer Lim Eun-Hae Huh Da-An Huh Jong-Ryeul Sohn Kyong Whan Moon This study aims to provide a new methodology using the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and the Mahalanobis–Taguchi...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3116: Critical Hours and Important Environments: Relationships between Afterschool Physical Activity and the Physical Environment Using GPS, GIS and Accelerometers in 10–12-Year-Old Children International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173116 Authors: Teun Remmers Carel Thijs Dick Ettema Sanne de Vries Menno Slingerland Stef Kremers Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess relationships between...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3115: Can Replacing Sitting Time with Standing Time Improve Adolescents’ Cardiometabolic Health? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173115 Authors: Bruno P. Moura Rogério L. Rufino Ricardo C. Faria Jeffer E. Sasaki Paulo Roberto S. Amorim This study aimed to assess the effects of isotemporal replacement of sitting time (SIT) with standing (STA) on cardiometabolic biomarkers. In this cross-sectional...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3113: Observing Live Fish Improves Perceptions of Mood, Relaxation and Anxiety, But Does Not Consistently Alter Heart Rate or Heart Rate Variability International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173113 Authors: Nancy R. Gee Taylor Reed April Whiting Erika Friedmann Donna Snellgrove Katherine A. Sloman Although fish and other aquatic species are popular privately-kept pets, little is known about the effects...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3114: Effects of Prices on Youth Cigarette Smoking and Tobacco Use Initiation in Ghana and Nigeria International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173114 Authors: Samuel Asare Michal Stoklosa Jeffrey Drope Aidan Larsen Background: Population growth in the African region is set to outpace the rate of decline in smoking prevalence, leading to a projected increase in the total number of smokers. As most tobacco users...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3111: Calibration of Self-Reported Time Spent Sitting, Standing and Walking among Office Workers: A Compositional Data Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173111 Authors: David M. Hallman Svend Erik Mathiassen Allard J. van der Beek Jennie A. Jackson Pieter Coenen We developed and evaluated calibration models predicting objectively measured sitting, standing and walking time from self-reported...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3112: Occurrence and Succession of Bacterial Community in O3/BAC Process of Drinking Water Treatment International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173112 Authors: Sheng Dong Lijun Liu Yuxiu Zhang Fajun Jiang In the drinking water industry, a common advanced treatment process is comprised of treatment with ozone, followed by biological-activated carbon (O3/BAC). However, the bacterial community formation and succession...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3110: A Measurement Scale to Assess Children’s Satisfaction with Hospitalization in the Andalusian Population International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173110 Authors: Montserrat Gómez-de-Terreros-Guardiola José F. Lozano-Oyola María-Dolores Lanzarote-Fernández Raquel Rupérez Bautista Isabel Avilés-Carvajal Tonio Schoenfelder Rafael J. Martínez-Cervantes Background: Patient satisfaction is a principal...
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IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3109: Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescents: Differences by Sex, BMI and Type and Organisation of Physical Activity International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph16173109 Authors: Juan Gregorio Fernández-Bustos Álvaro Infantes-Paniagua Irene Gonzalez-Martí Onofre Ricardo Contreras-Jordán The aim of this study was to assess the differences in body dissatisfaction (BD) of male and female adolescents by body max index...
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Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, Published online: 27 August 2019; doi:10.1038/s41370-019-0160-3Correction to: Age-related changes to environmental exposure: variation in the frequency that young children place hands and objects in their mouths
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Abstract Aquaculture production continues to grow in West Bengal, where on average people consume 8.2 kg capita−1 of fish each year, and an extensive mosaic of aquaculture ponds has developed along the River Hugli as clay pits are repurposed. The adjacent brickworks and industry (especially tanneries) are a source of environmental pollution, with potential for bioaccumulation of potentially harmful elements (PHEs) in fish farmed in these ponds. Fish from aquaculture present an...
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Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error in Table 2 in their paper. The table entry “Men’s P value” was mistakenly included under the table heading “Women”. The original article [1] has been updated.
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Abstract Purpose Physical therapists (PTs) have a high risk of developing musculoskeletal pain (MP) due to the physically demanding nature of their work tasks. Experience or the specialty area, have been associated with MP, however, previous studies are few and small. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between work-related factors and MP among PTs. Methods...
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Abstract In the implementation of traditional GP algorithm as models are evolved in a single deme (an environment in which a population of models is evolved) it may tend to produce sub-optimal models with poor generalisation skills due to lack of model diversity. As a solution to above issue, in this study the potential of evolving models in parallel multiple demes with different genetic attributes (parallel heterogeneous environments) and subsequent further evolution of some of...
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Abstract Phaseolus vulgaris L. plants were irradiated with different doses (0.3, 10, 50 and 100 Gy) of X-rays in order to obtain a reference curve of response to ionizing radiations for this species. Growth analysis, gas exchange and chlorophyll a fluorescence measurements were performed to estimate the radio-resistance of bean plants. Specifically, there was a negative influence of X-rays on the net photosynthesis rate at 50 and 100 Gy, already on the day of irradiation. Experimental...
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Publication date: Available online 26 August 2019Source: Atmospheric EnvironmentAuthor(s): Liuwei Kong, Min Hu, Qinwen Tan, Miao Feng, Yu Qu, Junling An, Yuanhang Zhang, Xingang Liu, Nianliang Cheng, Yijun Deng, Ruixiao Zhai, Zheng WangAbstractTo elucidate the formation mechanism of haze and the important role of atmospheric humidity in haze formation, comprehensive observations were carried out at regional sites in the Pearl River Delta region of southern China from October 22 to November 6, 2014....
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Publication date: Available online 26 August 2019Source: Atmospheric EnvironmentAuthor(s): Narcisse T. Tsona, Lin DuAbstractOrganosulfates constitute an important component of secondary organic aerosols. Due to their polar and hydrophilic nature, organosulfates have the ability to bind with water and their water content may substantially affect the hygroscopicity of aerosols. However, there is poor information on how they interact with water and how their hydrates are distributed in the gas-phase....
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