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Wet-mechanical processing of a plastic-rich two-dimensional-fraction from mixed wastes for chemical recycling Waste Manag. Res. (IF 2.771) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Möllnitz Selina; Bauer Markus; Schwabl Daniel; Sarc Renato
The recycling of source separated polyolefins (POs) (e.g., light weight packaging waste) is already state of the art. Therefore, further plastic materials contained in mixed wastes have become more important due to increasing legal pressure. Mixed commercial and municipal solid wastes contain large quantities of POs. These mixed wastes would usually be treated in waste incinerators or processed to
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Dasatinib mitigates renal fibrosis in a rat model of UUO via inhibition of Src/STAT-3/NF-κB signaling Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol. (IF 3.292) Pub Date : 2021-02-19 Nabila M.E. Hassan; George S.G. Shehatou; Hany Ibrahim Kenawy; Eman Said
This research aimed to investigate the reno-protective impact of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor dasatinib (DAS) against renal fibrosis induced by unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) in rats. DAS administration improved renal function and mitigated renal oxidative stress with paralleled reduction in the ligated kidney mass index, significant retraction in renal histopathological alterations and suppression
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Biotransformation patterns of dictamnine in vitro/in vivo and its relative molecular mechanism of dictamnine-induced acute liver injury in mice Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol. (IF 3.292) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Qiyan Lin; Huida Guan; Chao Ma; Liangni Chen; Lanlan Cao; Hanze Liu; Xuemei Cheng; Changhong Wang
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Effect of Miscanthus × giganteus ash on survival, biomass, reproduction and avoidance behaviour of the endogeic earthworm Aporrectodea caliginosa Ecotoxicology. (IF 2.535) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Claire Brami, Guénola Pérès, Safya Menasseri-Aubry, Jane Darcy Byers-Woods, Thierry Jacquet, Christopher Nathan Lowe
To achieve the EU’s targets for reducing energy production from fossil fuels, the use of energy crops, such as Miscanthus × giganteus, is increasing resulting in a corresponding increase in waste ash from incineration. The chemical properties of Miscanthus ash (e.g. phosphorus and potassium content) may allow this waste material (currently landfilled) to be used as a fertiliser, but no information
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The Impact of Equity Financing on the Performance of Capital-Constrained Supply Chain under Consumers’ Low-Carbon Preference Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Xiaoli Zhang; Guoyi Xiu; Fakhar Shahzad; Caiquan Duan
The reduction in carbon emissions by industrial enterprises is an important means for promoting environmental protection and achieving sustainable development. To determine the impact of carbon emissions reduction on supply chain operation and financing decision-making, in this study we designed three financing strategies, i.e., bank loan financing, equity financing, and hybrid financing (a combination
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Development of a Self-Help Smoking Cessation Intervention for Dual Users of Tobacco Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Lauren R. Meltzer; Vani N. Simmons; Bárbara Piñeiro; David J. Drobes; Gwendolyn P. Quinn; Cathy D. Meade; Karen O. Brandon; Amanda Palmer; Marina Unrod; Paul T. Harrell; Christopher R. Bullen; Thomas Eissenberg; Thomas H. Brandon
Most users of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) report initiating use to quit combustible cigarettes. Nevertheless, high levels of dual use (i.e., using both combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes) occur among adults. Using formative data from in-depth interviews and employing learner verification, we adapted an existing, validated self-help smoking-cessation intervention (Stop Smoking for Good;
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Understanding the Effect of Electronic Prehospital Medical Records in Ambulances: A Qualitative Observational Study in a Prehospital Setting Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Frederikke Bøgh Jensen; Kathrine Tornbjerg Ladefoged; Tim Alex Lindskou; Morten Breinholt Søvsø; Erika Frischknecht Christensen; Maurizio Teli
Little is known of ambulance professionals’ work practices regarding the use of medical records, their communication with patients, before and during hand over to Emergency Departments (ED). An electronic Prehospital Medical Record (ePMR) has been implemented in all Danish ambulances since 2015. Our aim was to investigate the use of ePMR and whether it affected the ambulance professionals’ clinical
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Decision-Making Skills in Youth Basketball Players: Diagnostic and External Validation of a Video-Based Assessment Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 David Rösch; Florian Schultz; Oliver Höner
Decision-making is a central skill of basketball players intending to excel individually and contribute to their teams’ success. The assessment of such skills is particularly challenging in complex team sports. To address this challenge, this study aimed to conceptualize a reliable and valid video-based decision-making assessment in youth basketball. The study sample comprised youth basketball players
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The Impact of Education, COVID-19 and Risk Factors on the Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Zvjezdana Gvozdanović; Nikolina Farčić; Hrvoje Šimić; Vikica Buljanović; Lea Gvozdanović; Sven Katalinić; Stana Pačarić; Domagoj Gvozdanović; Željka Dujmić; Blaženka Miškić; Ivana Barać; Nada Prlić
Background: The aim of this study was to examine the impact of education, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and risk factors on the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A prospective study was conducted in three phases: before education, after education, and in the period of pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The subjects were diabetics on oral therapy. To determine
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Oral Health Related Behaviors in Relation to DMFT Indexes of Teenagers in an Urban Area of North-West Poland—Dental Caries Is Still a Common Problem Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Marta Milona; Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska; Monika Szmidt; Karolina Kłoda; Tomasz Olszowski
Caries has a negative influence on health and is still a public health problem among children and adolescents in Poland. The aim of this study was to analyze the association of dietary habits, oral hygiene behaviors and the frequency of usage of dental services with the dental caries index in teenagers in North-West Poland. The study enrolled 264 children (147M/117F) aged 15. Participants filled out
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The Perception of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Regulation and Innovation Efficiency in the Construction Industry: Evidence from South Korea Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Jaeho Shin; Yeongjun Kim; Changhee Kim
Due to safety issues in the construction industry, interest in research on occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations remains high. Previous studies indicated that OSH regulations not only affect performance in and of themselves, but also indirectly by increasing awareness of such regulations. Studies also demonstrated that OSH regulation can affect innovation and corporate safety. However, the
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Gender Differences in Work Status during Early Career of Dentists: An Analysis of National Survey Cohort Data of 10 Years in Japan Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Katsuo Oshima; Tomoko Kodama; Yusuke Ida; Hiroko Miura
Few studies have evaluated gender differences in young dentists’ career focusing on career breaks and return to work. We created a cohort dataset for dentists registered in 2006 using the national survey between 2006–2016 (men, 1680; women, 984), and examined the work setting of dentists by gender 10 years after registration. The proportion of dentists on career break increased each survey year, and
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“They Do Not Care about Us Anymore”: Understanding the Situation of Older People in Ghana Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Joseph Asumah Braimah; Mark W. Rosenberg
While existing research acknowledges copious challenges faced by older adults (people aged 60 and over) in Ghana and most countries in sub-Saharan Africa, they fail to situate the lived experiences of this vulnerable group within the broader context of health geography and public health. This paper draws insights from ecological systems theory and the “geographies of older people” literature to examine
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Geospatial Analysis of COVID-19: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Munazza Fatima; Kara J. O’Keefe; Wenjia Wei; Sana Arshad; Oliver Gruebner
The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in Wuhan, China in late December 2019 became the harbinger of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, geospatial techniques, such as modeling and mapping, have helped in disease pattern detection. Here we provide a synthesis of the techniques and associated findings in relation to COVID-19 and its geographic, environmental, and socio-demographic characteristics, following
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Veterinary-Prescribed Physical Activity: Feasibility and Acceptability among Veterinary Staff and Dog Owners Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Katrina Oselinsky; Colleen G. Duncan; Heather E. Martinez; Dan J. Graham
Physical inactivity remains a global epidemic leading to an estimated 5 million preventable deaths per year. Although there exist numerous public-health campaigns aimed at increasing physical activity (PA), a potentially fruitful but underexplored avenue to promote both human and animal health is veterinary-prescribed PA programs. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability
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Analysis of the Nutritional Status in Homeless People in Poland Based on the Selected Biochemical Parameters Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Edyta Naszydłowska; Anna Cedro; Edyta Suliga; Dorota Kozieł; Kamila Sobaś; Anna Jegier; Stanisław Głuszek
The aim of the study was to assess the nutritional status of adult homeless people using both anthropometric and biochemical measurements. The analysis comprised anthropometric indicators, i.e., body mass index and waist circumference, and the following biomarkers: red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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Variety of Surgical Guides and Protocols for Bone Reduction Prior to Implant Placement: A Narrative Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Eitan Mijiritsky; Hadar Ben Zaken; Maayan Shacham; Ihsan Caglar Cinar; Cem Tore; Katalin Nagy; Scott D. Ganz
Edentulism and terminal dentition are still considered significant problems in the dental field, posing a great challenge for surgical and restorative solutions especially with immediate loading protocols. When the implant placement is planned immediately after extraction with irregular bone topography or there is an un-leveled alveolar ridge topography for any other reason, bone reduction may be required
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Changes of Gambling Patterns during COVID-19 in Sweden, and Potential for Preventive Policy Changes. A Second Look Nine Months into the Pandemic Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Anders Håkansson; Carolina Widinghoff
Gambling has been suggested as one of the potential mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In earlier self-report studies, increased gambling has been reported by a limited proportion of respondents characterized with a high degree of problem gambling. The present study, carried out with the same methodology and in the same geographical setting, around seven months later in the pandemic
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Fit for What Purpose? Exploring Bicultural Frameworks for the Architectural Design of Acute Mental Health Facilities Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Gabrielle L. S. Jenkin; Jacqueline McIntosh; Susanna Every-Palmer
Acute mental health care facilities have become the modern equivalent to the old asylum, designed to provide emergency and temporary care for the acutely mentally unwell. These facilities require a model of mental health care, whether very basic or highly advanced, and an appropriately designed building facility within which to operate. Drawing on interview data from our four-year research project
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Poor Cognitive Function is Associated with Obstructive Lung Diseases in Taiwanese Adults Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Sun-Wung Hsieh; Da-Wei Wu; Chih-Wen Wang; Szu-Chia Chen; Chih-Hsing Hung; Chao-Hung Kuo
Previous studies have reported an association between the impairment of cognitive performance and lung diseases. However, whether obstructive or restrictive lung diseases have an impact on cognitive function is still inconclusive. We aimed to investigate the association between cognitive function and obstructive or restrictive lung diseases in Taiwanese adults using the Mini-Mental State Examination
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Late Menarche, Not Reproductive Period, Is Associated with Poor Cognitive Function in Postmenopausal Women in Taiwan Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Hung-Tse Chou; Pei-Yu Wu; Jiun-Chi Huang; Szu-Chia Chen; Wan-Yi Ho
Female sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone play an important role in the regulation of a woman’s body, including cognition and neurogenesis. However, the effects of age at menarche and reproductive period on cognitive function are still controversial. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between age at menarche and reproductive period with cognitive impairment. Data
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An Improved Stress-Scale Specifically Designed to Measure Stress of Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Tso-Ying Lee; Shih-Chun Hsing; Chin-Ching Li
Most breast cancer patients are middle-aged women actively involved in establishing a family, developing a career, or raising children. With the exception of the Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Stress Scale (NDBCSS), few stress scales have been designed for women with breast cancer. This study checked the dimensionality of the NDBCSS by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the results showed a poor
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Economic Stressors, COVID-19 Attitudes, Worry, and Behaviors among U.S. Working Adults: A Mixture Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Andrea Bazzoli; Tahira M. Probst; Hyun Jung Lee
Since the unfolding of the novel coronavirus global pandemic, public health research has increasingly suggested that certain groups of individuals may be more exposed to the virus. The aim of this contribution was to investigate whether workers grouped into several latent classes, based on two perceived economic stressors, would report different levels of enactment of the Centers for Disease Control
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Structure of Bacterial Community with Resistance to Antibiotics in Aquatic Environments. A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Ana María Sánchez-Baena; Luz Dary Caicedo-Bejarano; Mónica Chávez-Vivas
Aquatic environments have been affected by the increase in bacterial resistant to antibiotics. The aim of this review is to describe the studies carried out in relation to the bacterial population structure and antibiotic resistance genes in natural and artificial water systems. We performed a systematic review based on the PRISMA guideline (preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyzes)
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“It Is Like Medicine”: Using Sports to Promote Adult Women’s Health in Rural Kenya Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-27 Francis Barchi; Millan A. AbiNader; Samantha C. Winter; Lena M. Obara; Daniel Mbogo; Bendettah M. Thomas; Brittany Ammerman
Despite the well-documented health benefits of recreational sports, few opportunities exist in lower- and middle-income countries for adult women to participate in recreational physical activities. An explanatory sequential mixed methods approach was used to explore associations between an innovative soccer program for adult women and self-reported health status. Cross-sectional survey data were collected
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Combined Effects of Oligopeptides Isolated from Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer and Ostrea gigas Thunberg on Sexual Function in Male Mice Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Di Li; Jinwei Ren; Lixia He; Jingqin Sun; Peng Liu; Yong Li
Male sexual debility affects patients’ confidence and damages the relationship between the couples and thus affects the stability of the family. This study aimed to investigate the effects of oligopeptides isolated from ginseng and oyster (GOPs and OOPs), separately and in combination, on sexual function in male mice. In the first experiment, male mice were randomly divided into five groups: vehicle
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Is It Possible to Educate, Intervene or “Cure” Autism Spectrum Disorder? A Content Analysis of YouTube Videos Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Irene Lacruz-Pérez; Pilar Sanz-Cervera; Gemma Pastor-Cerezuela; Irene Gómez-Marí; Raúl Tárraga-Mínguez
YouTube is one of the most well-known and widely accessed websites worldwide, thus having a powerful pedagogical potential. Nonetheless, the quality and the veracity of some YouTube videos are questionable. Doubts regarding the trustworthiness of factual content is a controversial factor that needs to be taken into account, especially when addressing public health issues. For this reason, the main
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Family Functioning of Primary Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Malaysia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Kelvin Ying; Hans Van Rostenberghe; Garry Kuan; Mohammad Haris Amirul Mohd Yusoff; Siti Hawa Ali; Nik Soriani Yaacob
Caregiving for children with cerebral palsy (CP) has proved to negatively impact on the physical and psychological well-being of their primary caregivers. The aim of the current study was to examine the overall impact of caregiving for children with CP on the primary caregivers’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and family functioning, and to identify potential factors associated with primary
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Fecal Indicator Bacteria Data to Characterize Drinking Water Quality in Low-Resource Settings: Summary of Current Practices and Recommendations for Improving Validity Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Mustafa Sikder; Elena N. Naumova; Anthonia O. Ogudipe; Mateo Gomez; Daniele Lantagne
Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) values are widely used to assess microbial contamination in drinking water and to advance the modeling of infectious disease risks. The membrane filtration (MF) testing technique for FIB is widely adapted for use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a systematic literature review on the use of MF-based FIB data in LMICs and summarized statistical
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Assessment of Optimism in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control-Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Inés Morán-Sánchez; Evdochia Adoamnei; María L. Sánchez-Ferrer; María T. Prieto-Sánchez; Julián J. Arense-Gonzalo; Ana Carmona-Barnosi; Ana I. Hernandez-Peñalver; Jaime Mendiola; Alberto M. Torres-Cantero
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic endocrinopathy characterized by hyperandrogenism and anovulation that may pervade psychological dimensions such as dispositional optimism. Considering how PCOS influences mental health and the lack of studies on this matter, this research was aimed at assessing optimism and associated factors in PCOS. A case–control study of 156 patients with PCOS and 117
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The Impact of Health Policies and Sociodemographic Factors on Doubling Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Lina Díaz-Castro; Héctor Cabello-Rangel; Kurt Hoffman
Background. The doubling time is the best indicator of the course of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the present investigation was to determine the impact of policies and several sociodemographic factors on the COVID-19 doubling time in Mexico. Methods. A retrospective longitudinal study was carried out across March–August, 2020. Policies issued by each of the 32 Mexican states during each
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Evaluation of Gonadal Alterations in a Population Environmentally Exposed to a Mixture of Endocrine Active Pesticides Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Mar Requena-Mullor; Angeles Navarro-Mena; Ruqiong Wei; Olga López-Guarnido; David Lozano-Paniagua; Raquel Alarcon-Rodriguez
Although there are studies that show that some pesticides produce gonadal dysfunction and gonadal cancer in different animals, there are not many studiesregardinghumans. This study determined the prevalence and risk in humans of developing ovarian or testicular dysfunction or cancer in areas with distinct exposure to pesticides, which have endocrine disrupting properties. A population-based case-control
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Imaging the Functional Neuroanatomy of Parkinson’s Disease: Clinical Applications and Future Directions Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Fulvio Lauretani; Yari Longobucco; Giulia Ravazzoni; Elena Gallini; Marco Salvi; Marcello Maggio
The neurobiology of Parkinson’s disease and its progression has been investigated during the last few decades. Braak et al. proposed neuropathological stages of this disease based on the recognizable topographical extent of Lewy body lesions. This pathological process involves specific brain areas with an ascending course from the brain stem to the cortex. Post-mortem studies are of importance to better
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Suitability of Measurement Tools for Assessing the Prevalence of Child Domestic Work: A Rapid Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Nicola S. Pocock; Clara W. Chan; Cathy Zimmerman
Child domestic work (CDW) is a hidden form of child labour. Globally, there were an estimated 17.2 million CDWs aged 5–17 in 2012, but there has been little critical analysis of methods and survey instruments used to capture prevalence of CDW. This rapid systematic review identified and critically reviewed the measurement tools used to estimate CDWs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, following PRISMA
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Energetic and Economic Evaluation of Zero-Waste Fish Co-Stream Processing Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Kęstutis Venslauskas; Kęstutis Navickas; Marja Nappa; Petteri Kangas; Revilija Mozūraitytė; Rasa Šližytė; Vidmantas Župerka
This study evaluates the possibility of recovery of high-quality valuable fish oil and proteins from fish co-streams by traditional means or a combination of several technologies. A techno-economically feasible and sustainable zero-waste process is needed for full utilisation of this co-stream’s potential. This study aims to determine the energy efficiency and economic feasibility of four different
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Ethnic Identity as a Mediator of the Relationship between Discrimination and Psychological Well-Being in South—South Migrant Populations Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Alfonso Urzúa; Alejandra Caqueo-Urízar; Diego Henríquez; Marcos Domic; Daniel Acevedo; Sebastian Ralph; Gonzalo Reyes; Diego Tang
There is abundant evidence about the negative impact of discrimination on well-being, but less research on factors that can reduce this negative effect, mainly focused on North American samples and with incipient development on South–South migration. The objective of this research was to analyze the effect of ethnic identity on the relationship between the experience of racial and ethnic discrimination
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Formation and Validation of the Healthy Diet Index (HDI) for Evaluation of Diet Quality in Healthcare Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Jaana Lindström; Kirsikka Aittola; Auli Pölönen; Katri Hemiö; Kirsti Ahonen; Leila Karhunen; Reija Männikkö; Ulla Siljamäki-Ojansuu; Tanja Tilles-Tirkkonen; Eeva Virtanen; Jussi Pihlajamäki; Ursula Schwab
Lack of tools to evaluate the quality of diet impedes dietary counselling in healthcare. We constructed a scoring for a validated food intake questionnaire, to measure the adherence to a healthy diet that prevents type 2 diabetes (T2D). The Healthy Diet Index (HDI) consists of seven weighted domains (meal pattern, grains, fruit and vegetables, fats, fish and meat, dairy, snacks and treats). We studied
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Interventions to Ameliorate the Psychosocial Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children—A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Katharina Boldt; Michaela Coenen; Ani Movsisyan; Stephan Voss; Eva Rehfuess; Angela M. Kunzler; Klaus Lieb; Caroline Jung-Sievers
The aim of this study was to identify interventions targeting children and their caregivers to reduce psychosocial problems in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and comparable outbreaks. The review was performed using systematic literature searches in MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and COVID-19-specific databases, including the CDC COVID-19 Research Database, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global
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Protective Face Masks: Effect on the Oxygenation and Heart Rate Status of Oral Surgeons during Surgery Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Antonio Scarano; Francesco Inchingolo; Biagio Rapone; Felice Festa; Sergio Rexhep Tari; Felice Lorusso
Background: Safety in medical work requires eye protection, such as glasses, and protective facial masks (PFM) during clinical practice to prevent viral respiratory infections. The use of facial masks and other full personal protective equipment increases air flow resistance, facial skin temperature and physical discomfort. The aim of the present study was to measure surgeons’ oxygenation status and
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Hyperuricemia among 2.5 Million Chinese Adults during the Years 2017–2018 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Ruiqi Shan; Yi Ning; Yuan Ma; Xiang Gao; Zechen Zhou; Cheng Jin; Jing Wu; Jun Lv; Liming Li
Objective: To assess the incidence and risk factors of hyperuricemia among Chinese adults in 2017–2018. Methods: A total of 2,015,847 adults (mean age 41.2 ± 12.7, 53.1% men) with serum uric acid concentrations assayed on at least two separate days in routine health examinations during 2017–2018 were analyzed. Hyperuricemia was defined as fasting serum urate concentration >420 μmol/L in men and >360
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Predicting the Appearance of Hypotension During Hemodialysis Sessions Using Machine Learning Classifiers Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Juan A. Gómez-Pulido; José M. Gómez-Pulido; Diego Rodríguez-Puyol; María-Luz Polo-Luque; Miguel Vargas-Lombardo
A patient suffering from advanced chronic renal disease undergoes several dialysis sessions on different dates. Several clinical parameters are monitored during the different hours of any of these sessions. These parameters, together with the information provided by other parameters of analytical nature, can be very useful to determine the probability that a patient may suffer from hypotension during
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Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment According to Severity and Systemic Disease in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Mar Hernández-Secorún; Raquel Montaña-Cortés; César Hidalgo-García; Jacobo Rodríguez-Sanz; Jaime Corral-de-Toro; Sofia Monti-Ballano; Sami Hamam-Alcober; José Miguel Tricás-Moreno; María Orosia Lucha-López
(1) Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy in the upper extremity. Conservative treatment has been effective for mild and moderate idiopathic CTS. However, severe CTS and systemic conditions were an exclusion criterion from the studies. The aim of this study is to review the effectiveness of conservative treatment in patients with CTS regardless of the level
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Effects of Post-Exertional Malaise on Markers of Arterial Stiffness in Individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Joshua Bond; Tessa Nielsen; Lynette Hodges
Background: Evidence is emerging that individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may suffer from chronic vascular dysfunction as a result of illness-related oxidative stress and vascular inflammation. The study aimed to examine the impact of maximal-intensity aerobic exercise on vascular function 48 and 72 h into recovery. Methods: ME/CFS (n = 11) with gender and age-matched
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An ecotoxicological approach to microplastics on terrestrial and aquatic organisms: A systematic review in assessment, monitoring and biological impact Environ. Toxicol. Pharmacol. (IF 3.292) Pub Date : 2021-02-16 Omar A. Vázquez; Md Saydur Rahman
Marine and land plastic debris biodegrades at micro- and nanoscales through progressive fragmentation. Oceanographic model studies confirm the presence of up to ∼2.41 million tons of microplastics across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian subtropical gyres. Microplastics distribute from primary (e.g., exfoliating cleansers) and secondary (e.g., chemical deterioration) sources in the environment. This
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A Growth and Phosphorus Uptake of Soybean (Glycine Max L.) in Response to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus Rhizophagus Intraradices Inoculation in Heavy Metal-contaminated Soils Soil Sediment Contam. (IF 1.25) Pub Date : 2021-02-25 Nurudeen Olatunbosun Adeyemi; Mufutau Olaoye Atayese; Olalekan Suleiman Sakariyawo; Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez; Adebanke Olubode; Mudathir Ridwan; Rukayat Adebayo; Samuel Adeoye
ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) Rhizophagus intraradices on plant growth and phosphorus (P) uptake of soybean (Glycine max L.) in soils contaminated with different concentrations of heavy metals [copper (100 and 300 mg kg−1), lead (100 and 300 mg kg−1) and zinc (300 and 600 mg kg−1)] and combination (Cu100 + Pb100 + Zn300) in a pot experiment
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Role of uncertainties in protecting ecological resources during remediation and restoration J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Part A (IF 2.653) Pub Date : 2021-02-25 Joanna Burger; Michael Gochfeld; Amoret Bunn; Brian Looney; Christian Jeitner
ABSTRACT Cleanup of contaminated waste sites is a National priority to protect human health and the environment, while restoring land to productive uses. While there are uncertainties with understanding risk to individuals from exposure, the aim of this study was to focus on uncertainties and complexities for ecological systems, complicated by hundreds of species occupying any remediation site which
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Letter to the Editor: Use of low-cost air sensors to augment regulatory networks. J. Air Waste Manag. Assoc. (IF 2.245) Pub Date : 2021-02-25 Ajith Kaduwela; Anthony Wexler
Letter to the Editor: Use of low-cost air sensors to augment regulatory networks.. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. Accepted .
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Cultivation of the Acidophilic Microalgae Galdieria phlegrea with Wastewater: Process Yields Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Maria Rosa di Cicco; Maria Palmieri; Simona Altieri; Claudia Ciniglia; Carmine Lubritto
Algal based wastewater treatment offers the opportunity to recover, in the form of biomass, the nutrients and internal chemical energy of wastewater. Recently, there has been a growing interest in the use of extremophilic microalgae, as they can easily adapt to difficult and often pollutant-rich environments. The thermo-acidophilic microalga Galdieria phlegrea is a species of recent discovery and great
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The Synergistic Process of Improvement in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Major Depression Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Anders Malkomsen; Jan Ivar Røssberg; Toril Dammen; Theresa Wilberg; André Løvgren; Julie Horgen Evensen
Background: There is a substantial lack of qualitative research concerning individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). In the present study, we wanted to explore how patients suffering from MDD experience improvement in CBT. Method: Patients with MDD (N = 10) were interviewed at therapy termination with semi-structured qualitative interviews. The
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How Toxic Workplace Environment Effects the Employee Engagement: The Mediating Role of Organizational Support and Employee Wellbeing Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Samma Faiz Rasool; Mansi Wang; Minze Tang; Amir Saeed; Javed Iqbal
This study explores the effects of a toxic workplace environment (TWE) on employee engagement (EE). Building on conservation of resources (COR) theory and organizational support theory (OST), this study proposed a research model. In this research model, a toxic workplace environment negatively affected employee engagement, directly and indirectly, through organizational support (OS) and employee well-being
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The Associations Between Physical Fitness, Complex vs Simple Movement, and Academic Achievement in a Cohort of Fourth Graders Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Jong-Sik Ryu; Hae Ryong Chung; Benjamin M. Meador; Yongsuk Seo; Kyung-O Kim
This study analyzed the correlation between elementary school students’ body composition, physical activity, physical fitness, movement ability, and academic achievement. Movements ranged from simple actions to complex movements requiring executive functioning. In total, 110 fourth graders (60 boys, 50 girls) participated in this experiment. Body composition (BMI, % of body fat), physical activity
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Source Identification of Heavy Metals in Surface Paddy Soils Using Accumulated Elemental Ratios Coupled with MLR Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Jie Ma; Yali Chen; Liping Weng; Hao Peng; Zhongbin Liao; Yongtao Li
Source identification of heavy metals in agricultural soils using small sample sizes, simple experimental procedures, and convenient analysis is urgently required. This study employed a simple source identification model using a visual comparison via radar plots, cluster analysis, principal component analysis, and a multiple linear regression model to determine the source of heavy metal pollution in
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Relations between Air Quality and Covid-19 Lockdown Measures in Valencia, Spain Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Gabriele Donzelli; Lorenzo Cioni; Mariagrazia Cancellieri; Agustin Llopis-Morales; María Morales-Suárez-Varela
The set of measures to contain the diffusion of COVID-19 instituted by the European governments gave an unparalleled opportunity to improve our understanding of the transport and industrial sectors’ contribution to urban air pollution. The purpose of this study was to assess the impacts of the lockdown measures on air quality and pollutant emissions in Valencia, Spain. For this reason, we determined
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Moderating Roles of Social Support in the Association between Hope and Life Satisfaction among Ethnic Minority College Students in China Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Xin Chen; Yonghong Ma; Ruilin Wu; Xia Liu
Ethnic minority college students in China are Chinese students who migrate from ethnic minority-dominant areas to Han-dominant areas to attend college. Acculturative stress would lead to maladjustments for ethnic minority college students in China, such as low levels of life satisfaction. To help improve the life satisfaction of these students, this study adopted resilience theory to explore the beneficial
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Restoration of Visitors through Nature-Based Tourism: A Systematic Review, Conceptual Framework, and Future Research Directions Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Mengyuan Qiu; Ji Sha; Noel Scott
Visiting natural environments could restore health and contribute to human sustainability. However, the understanding of potential linkages between restoration of visitors and nature-based tourism remains incomplete, resulting in a lack of orientation for researchers and managers. This study aimed to explore how visitors achieve restoration through nature by analyzing published literature on tourism
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Health Impacts of Urban Bicycling in Mexico Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 David Rojas-Rueda
Background: Quantify the health impacts of Mexico urban bicycling scenarios. Methodology: Quantitative Health Impact Assessment, estimating health risks and benefits of bicycling scenarios in 51,718,756 adult urban inhabitants in Mexico (between 20 and 64 years old). Five bike scenarios were created based on current bike trends in Mexico. The number of premature deaths (increased or reduced) was estimated
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Exposure to PM2.5 and Obesity Prevalence in the Greater Mexico City Area Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Marcela Tamayo-Ortiz; Martha María Téllez-Rojo; Stephen J. Rothenberg; Ivan Gutiérrez-Avila; Allan Carpenter Just; Itai Kloog; José Luis Texcalac-Sangrador; Martin Romero-Martinez; Luis F. Bautista-Arredondo; Joel Schwartz; Robert O. Wright; Horacio Riojas-Rodriguez
Exposure to PM2.5 has been associated with the prevalence of obesity. In the Greater Mexico City Area (GMCA), both are ranked among the highest in the world. Our aim was to analyze this association in children, adolescents, and adults in the GMCA. We used data from the 2006 and 2012 Mexican National Surveys of Health and Nutrition (ENSANUT). Participants’ past-year exposure to ambient PM2.5 was assessed
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Community Pharmacy Practice in Italy during the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic: Regulatory Changes and a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Seroprevalence Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Francesca Baratta; Giulio Mario Visentin; Lorenzo Ravetto Enri; Marco Parente; Irene Pignata; Francesco Venuti; Giovanni Di Perri; Paola Brusa
Pharmacists in the community and the essential requirement to safeguard their own health have become fundamental since the spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The aims of this paper were (I) to analyze the directives provided to pharmacists in 2020 regarding preventative safety measures to be adopted; (II) to determine the number of pharmacists who came into
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“They Are Worth Their Weight in Gold”: Families and Clinicians’ Perspectives on the Role of First Nations Health Workers in Paediatric Burn Care in Australia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 Julieann Coombes; Sarah Fraser; Kate Hunter; Rebecca Ivers; Andrew Holland; Julian Grant; Tamara Mackean
Burns affect Australia’s First Nations children more than other Australian children, they also experience longer lengths of stay in tertiary burns units and face barriers in accessing burn aftercare treatment. Data sets from two studies were combined whereby 19 families, 11 First Nations Health Worker (FNHW) and 56 multidisciplinary burn team members from across Australia described the actual or perceived
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Health Investment Management and Healthcare Quality in the Public System: A Gender Perspective Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 2.849) Pub Date : 2021-02-26 María del Carmen Valls Martínez; Alicia Ramírez-Orellana; Mayra Soledad Grasso
The aim of this empirical research was to provide useful information for health system managers on the costs and investments involved in improving the quality of the National Health Service (NHS) based on patient assessments and from a gender perspective, i.e., without assuming that the perceived experience is identical for men and women. A cross-sectional study of 31 variables was applied using partial
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