This study focuses on the construction of a synthesis health index for metro vehicle wheelsets through theoretical foundation analysis, procedural steps, and practical examples. By analyzing the theoretical foundation, this study explains the advanta...
Metro carriages, as enclosed transport microenvironments, have been understudied regarding pollution characteristics and health risks from ACs, especially during high-temperature summers that amplify exposure. This study applied NTS techniques for th...
2 August 2019
Human health is inextricably tied to ecosystem services (ES), including those associated with greenspace in urban communities. EnviroAtlas provides close to 100 maps of ES metrics based on high-resolution land cover data in featured communities acros...
Mental health disparities exist between rural and metro areas of the United States. Differences in dietary intake may contribute to these disparities. We examined differences in dietary intake and mental health between those 50 years and older (n = 6...
19 January 2023
The criminalization of sex work has been consistently shown to undermine workers’ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), including sexual health. Drawing on the ‘Guide to OHS in the New Zealand Sex Industry’ (the Guide), we assessed...
Air quality in transportation microenvironment has received widespread attention. In this study, the exposure levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter that have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) in Shanghai met...
Preservation of cultural heritage sites is of paramount importance. The ruins of Carmo Convent in Lisbon stand as a poignant reminder of the city’s rich history, but challenges regarding structural integrity and safety are present in a highly p...
Inverters are widely applied in aviation, distributed power grids, and vehicles, where their health status directly impacts the stable operation of entire systems. Existing health assessment methods suffer from poor real-time performance, require add...
Due to the complexity of underground environmental conditions and operational incidents, advanced and accurate monitoring of the underground metro shield tunnel structures is crucial for maintenance and the prevention of mishaps. In the past few deca...
Understanding how vaccination-event characteristics relate to doses administered can inform public health delivery strategies. This study examined associations between modifiable characteristics of community-based COVID-19 vaccination events and dose...
Background: While disparities in vaccine uptake have been well documented, few studies have evaluated the impact of local vaccine programs on COVID-19 outcomes, namely cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Objectives: Evaluate the impact of COVID-19 v...
It is inconceivable that an unsafe mode of transport could be sustainable. Therefore, in this century, where sustainability is at the forefront, occupational health and safety is more important than ever. However, the most used traditional risk analy...
In this study, a novel physics-informed hybrid deep learning (PI-HDL) algorithm is proposed for intelligent condition assessment of metro tunnel structures. The algorithm integrates state-of-the-art deep learning models, including auto-encoder and co...
30 September 2013
The authors wish to add the following amendments and corrections to their paper published in IJERPH [1].
Recently, subsea tunnel construction has developed rapidly in China. The traffic volume of subsea metro tunnels is large. Once a safety accident occurs, economic losses and social impacts will be extremely serious. To eliminate accidents in operation...
Background/Objective: Research shows that obesity has risen among rehabilitation patients. Despite this, nutrition care in subacute rehabilitation wards focuses primarily on preventing and treating protein-energy malnutrition. The continued provision...
26 October 2021
HIV self-testing (HIVST) introduces opportunities for screening in non-conventional settings, and addresses known testing barriers. This study involved the development and evaluation of a free online HIVST dissemination service hosted by a peer-led,...
Walking as an active means of travel is important as a sustainable mode of transport. Moreover, the level of walking in the surrounding areas of metro stations would contribute to maintaining the minimum rate of physical activity and, therefore, inha...
28 March 2023
The opioid epidemic has continued to be an ongoing public health crisis within Metro Atlanta for the last three decades. However, estimating opioid use and exposure in a large population is almost impossible, and alternative methods are being explore...
Vaccination, and particularly childhood vaccination, is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest public health interventions in history. Nevertheless, challenges exist that threaten the progress of childhood vaccination in many parts of the world....
8 March 2017
With the development of information and communications technology, user-generated content and crowdsourced data are playing a large role in studies of transport and public health. Recently, Strava, a popular website and mobile app dedicated to tracki...
Background: We sought to evaluate rural–urban disparities in patient care experiences (PCEs) among localized prostate cancer (PCa) survivors at intermediate-to-high risk of disease progression. Methods: Using 2007–2015 Surveillance Epidem...
Background/Objectives: Dysphagia and dysarthria are common and distressing symptoms of motor neuron disease (MND) progression. The medical complications of dysphagia and the influence of dysarthria on communication effectiveness have been documented....
14 January 2021
Urban rail transit has become one of the indispensable modes of public transportation in large cities. Escalators are ubiquitous in metro stations, as passengers typically use escalators when entering or leaving a metro station. Thus, escalators have...
Fine particle concentrations measured in many underground rail systems around the world consistently exceed those observed at ground level, potentially posing significant implications for human health. While numerous authors have observed these high...
The lower cost of sensors is making possible the acquisition of big data sets in several applications and research areas. Indoor air quality and commuter exposure to pollutants are some of these areas, which can have impacts on our livelihood. The ma...
Introduction: Prostate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PSMA PET/CT), in combination with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may enhance the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer. Image fusion of separatel...
Background: Corneal transplantation faces significant challenges due to the shortage in donor corneas. Porcine corneas have emerged as a potential solution due to their similarities in biomechanical properties with pigs, yet xenoimmune rejection pose...
Background/Objectives: Motion sickness is a prevalent neuro-vestibular syndrome that affects individuals across various modes of transport and can significantly impact quality of life and travel safety. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, seve...
Phosphate is a predominately intracellular anion that has several key roles in normal cellular functions. Derangements in serum phosphate concentration occur frequently during critical illness, particularly hypophosphataemia, which has been reported...
Air pollution, which kills an estimated 7 million people every year, is one of the greatest environmental health risks of our times. Finding solutions to this threat poses challenges to practitioners and policymakers alike. Increasing awareness on th...
Air pollution is one of the most important problems in big cities, resulting in adverse health effects. The aim of the present study was to characterize the personal exposure to indoor and outdoor pollution in the Greater Athens Area in Greece by tak...
Newborn Bloodspot Screening (NBS) has existed for over 60 years, having been initiated by Guthrie in the U.S. In the Philippines, NBS was introduced in 1996 and later was supported by legislation. The NBS program now includes 29 conditions, covering...
3 May 2013
Leptospirosis is a serious public health concern in the Philippines, not only because of its increasing incidence rate, but also because of its significant health and economic impacts. Despite its relatively high seroprevalence, knowledge on the econ...
23 March 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the health-promoting features of human-animal relationships, particularly for families with children. Despite this, the World Health Organization’s (1986) Ottawa Charter remains human-centric. Given...
Selecting optimal measurement points to capture maximum vertical vibration levels induced by metro systems on adjacent buildings is a crucial yet often overlooked task. In this study, an on-site vibration test and simulation analysis of a building ne...
Reference laboratories are vital for disease control and interpreting the complexities and impact of emerging pathogens. The role of these centralized facilities extends beyond routine screening capabilities to provide rapid, specific, and accurate d...
The authors wish to make the following correction to Table 1 of this paper [...]
Background: Older adults (aged 65 and older) faced a disproportionate burden of mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet substantial geographical and sociodemographic disparities in vaccine uptake persisted within this vulnerable population. Objec...
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus with suboptimal outcomes despite standard management. Emerging evidence suggests that thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency may play an under-recognized role in DKA p...
Background/Objectives: Unmet oral health needs of residents in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) arise due to the unique challenges of assessing oral health statuses and maintaining oral healthcare in RACFs. This pilot study assessed the feasi...
21 March 2017
Objective: Childhood obesity is a serious concern for developed and developing countries. This study aimed to assess the level of support in Australia for regulation and to assess whether systematic differences occur between individuals who support i...
7 June 2023
Climate change has brought increasing attention to the assessment of health risks associated with climate and extreme events. Drought is a complex climate phenomenon that has been increasing in frequency and severity both locally and globally due to...
Urban parks play a crucial role in promoting physical and mental health by providing green spaces for recreation, relaxation, and social interaction. However, access to these spaces is often constrained by the structure and performance of public tran...
Social interaction, such as voluntary employment, can promote well-being and mental health for older people. Since walking and public transit are two major commuting modes for older adults, understanding the determinants of older employment behavior...
Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. and Ctenocephalides felis are considered the most prevalent ectoparasites of dogs in the Philippines. Vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) in these ectoparasites pose health risks to humans and animals. This study aimed to conf...
Background: The clinical efficacy of the BCL-2 inhibitor venetoclax in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is significantly undermined by the frequent emergence of drug resistance, which precipitates disease progression and poor patient outcomes. However, t...
Older people are particularly vulnerable to hospital re-presentation following discharge. Ideal discharge planning processes facilitate the transition from hospital to home and prevent subsequent re-presentations to hospital. The objective of this st...
In response to growing concerns about the rising number of runaway and homeless youth (RHY) in the U.S., researchers have sought to improve the scientific understanding of health and mental health needs, as well as the social resources available to t...
10 May 2022
Exposure to inhalable particulate matter pollution is a hazard to human health. Many studies have examined the in-transit particulate matter pollution across multiple travel modes. However, limited information is available on the comparison of in-tra...
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