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Environmental impact assessment of a steel industry development plan using combined method involving Leopold matrix and RIAM
AbstractThe present study was conducted to determine positive and negative impacts of Sepid-Farab Kavir steel (SKS) complex development plan and to propose suitable managerial strategies by a combined method involving Leopold matrix and Rapid Impact Assessment matrix (RIAM). The SKS complex is located in Aran-Bidgol city, Isfahan, Iran. Two scenarios of project implementation and project cancellation were formulated for SKS complex development plan, which has two sub-phases: construction and operation Using Leopold and RIAM matrices, the direct and indirect impacts of the project on the study area was investigated. The imp...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 29, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effect of short-term exposure to air pollution on COVID-19 mortality and morbidity in Iranian cities
ConclusionThis study showed that air pollution can be a factor exacerbating COVID-19 infection and clinical outcomes. Actions should be taken to reduce the exposure of the public and particularly patients to ambient air pollutants. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 28, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

COVID-19 aerodynamic evaluation of social distancing in indoor environments, a numerical study
ConclusionsWithin an indoor environment, 1.5  m distance will not be enough to protect the healthy individuals from the droplets coming from an infected person. Also, the situation may become worse with the change of the air ventilation system. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 25, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Investigating the effects of vermicomposting process using Eisenia Fetida earthworms on the reduction of parasites population
ConclusionThe results showed that the mixture of sewage sludge and cow dung in combination with sawdust could lead to greater and faster reduction in the parasite ’s population. In addition, the bio-transformed product can be used as useful manure. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 23, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

A space-time analysis of disparities in age at diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder: environmental and socioeconomic risk factors
ConclusionsThe result of our spatial analysis can be used to evaluate the performance of diagnosis services and additionally provide information to target specific at-risk population for further interventions. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 20, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Molecular identification of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus species in dried nuts and grains collected from Tehran, Iran
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Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 19, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effect of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) waves on some blood factors in domestic pigeons: an experimental study
ConclusionsStudy showed that increasing exposure time and decreasing distance from the wave source have significant effect on hematologic factors. The distance has more effect than exposure time. Further investigation on protection and reducing the side effects are recommended. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 18, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Urban air pollution control policies and strategies: a systematic review
AbstractA wide range of policies, strategies, and interventions have been implemented to improve air quality all over the world. This systematic review comprehensively appraises the policies and strategies on air pollutants controls enacted in different countries, worldwide. Three databases, Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus, were used for the search. After screening, a total of 114 eligible manuscripts were selected from 2219 documents for further analysis. Selected articles were divided into two categories: (1) articles focusing on introducing the policies and strategies enacted for controlling air pollution in different...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 8, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effective Cd2+ removal from water using novel micro-mesoporous activated carbons obtained from tobacco: CCD approach, optimization, kinetic, and isotherm studies
ConclusionOur excellent results on Cd2+ removal allow us to state that tobacco use as a raw material for adsorbent development is a renewable and eco-friendly technique, allowing the production of highly effective activated carbons and providing an adequate destination for this waste. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - October 7, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Identification of microplastics in conventional drinking water treatment plants in Tehran, Iran
This study investigates these particles in three different conventional DWTPs in the city of Tehran, Iran, and aims to analyze these particles down to the size of 1  µm. A scanning electron microscope was utilized in this study to quantitatively analyze MPs. Accordingly, the average abundance of MPs in raw and treated water samples varied from 1996 ± 268 to 2808 ± 80 MPs L−1 and 971  ± 103 to 1401 ± 86 MPs L−1, respectively. While particles smaller than 10  µm comprised 65–87% of MPs. Moreover, µ-Raman spectroscopy was used to characterize MPs. As the results, polypropylene, polyethylene tere...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 29, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Introduction of nitrogen doped graphene nanosheets as efficient adsorbents for nitrate removal from aqueous samples
ConclusionsThis study revealed which 3D-HND-G leads to improved yield in the nitrate ions elimination, particularly at acidic media, which was related to the enhanced dispersibility and larger surface area. The adsorbent was further successfully used for treating tap and underground water samples. At the present moment, research as grown to modify 3D-HND-G in orders to increase the potentiality for industrial applications. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 28, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Effects of diesel-engine exhaust emissions on seed germination and seedling growth of Brassicaceae family using digital image analysis
AbstractThis paper describes a multi-phase investigation into the direct effect of diesel exhaust emission on seed germination traits and biochemical changes responsible for observed effects in seeds belongs to the Brassica family. Diesel exhaust emissions were collected in germination boxes and seeds were exposed to diesel exhaust pollutants for durations of 30 to 120  min with 30 min intervals. Observed effects include seed germination inhibition, changes in seeds’ antioxidants activity, and protein content. The lowest seed germination of canola (71 %) and arugula (84 %) was observed when seeds were exposed to 12...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 28, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Monitoring of urinary arsenic (As) and lead (Pb) among a sample of pregnant Iranian women
ConclusionThe lifestyle determinants and cosmetic products use are important predictors of urinary heavy metals in pregnant women, rather than sociodemographic characteristics. Additional research is necessary to determine long-term adverse birth outcomes of exposure to these heavy metals. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 27, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals in the sediments of a Mediterranean lagoon complex
This study examines the heavy metal contamination in the surface sediments of six coastal lagoons in Northern Greece (Nestos River and Vistonikos complexes) in relation to particle size distribution, organic carbon, total phosphorus and total Kjeldahl nitrogen. Furthermore, the contamination degrees and the ecological risks were assessed using different indicators. The study of heavy metals in lagoon ’s sediments is important in evaluating natural contamination against anthropogenic impact, and consequently, providing knowledge that could lead to management measures to reduce heavy metal environmental risks. Lafri Lagoon...
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 24, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research

Succession of enzymes and microbial biomarkers in the process of vermicomposting: An insight towards valorization of toxic paper mill wastes using Perionyx excavates (Oligochaeta; Perrier, 1872)
ConclusionPresence of different enzyme activities, reduction of heavy metal loads along with rise of eukaryotic PLFA markers, had illustrated the efficiency of vermicomposting as a valorisation procedure in the qualitative enrichment of toxic organic paper mill sludge. (Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering)
Source: Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering - September 17, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research