2022
Lee, Han Soo; Sambuaga, Ricard Diago; Flores, Constanza
In: J. Mar. Sci. Eng, vol. 2022, pp. 1055, 2022.
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title = {Effects of Tsunami Shelters in Pandeglang, Banten, Indonesia, Based on Agent-Based Modelling: A Case Study of the 2018 Anak Krakatoa Volcanic Tsunami},
author = {Han Soo Lee and Ricard Diago Sambuaga and Constanza Flores},
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year = {2022},
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abstract = {On 22 December 2018, the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait, Indo-nesia, triggered a tsunami causing 437 deaths. The highest death toll and the second highest number of damaged houses were recorded in Panimbang. This study proposes optimum evacuation shelters to reduce the mortality rate. A digital elevation model (DEM) and information dataset are used. The suggested horizontal evacuation shelters (HESs) are places of worship, schools, and government offices. Multimodal agent-based modelling (ABM), to analyse the sensitivity of parameters and the effect of vertical evacuation shelters (VESs) under multiple scenarios, is presented for the volcanic tsunami in December 2018. A tsunami hazard map is created by combining relative weights and parameter scores for topography, slope, and the distance from the shoreline and rivers. In the ABM results, the transportation mode choice depicts a significant decrease in the number of casualties. The mortality rate is sensitive to the milling time caused by delay time τ and agent decision-making time σ. VESs are proposed at the hot spots based on the location of deaths in the sensitivity tests and the high and very-high risk zones in the hazard map. As a result, combinations of VESs and HESs show a decrement in the number of deaths by 1.2-2 times compared to those with HESs only. The proposed VESs in the study area have a significant positive impact on decreasing the mortality rate.},
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On 22 December 2018, the volcanic eruption of Anak Krakatoa in the Sunda Strait, Indo-nesia, triggered a tsunami causing 437 deaths. The highest death toll and the second highest number of damaged houses were recorded in Panimbang. This study proposes optimum evacuation shelters to reduce the mortality rate. A digital elevation model (DEM) and information dataset are used. The suggested horizontal evacuation shelters (HESs) are places of worship, schools, and government offices. Multimodal agent-based modelling (ABM), to analyse the sensitivity of parameters and the effect of vertical evacuation shelters (VESs) under multiple scenarios, is presented for the volcanic tsunami in December 2018. A tsunami hazard map is created by combining relative weights and parameter scores for topography, slope, and the distance from the shoreline and rivers. In the ABM results, the transportation mode choice depicts a significant decrease in the number of casualties. The mortality rate is sensitive to the milling time caused by delay time τ and agent decision-making time σ. VESs are proposed at the hot spots based on the location of deaths in the sensitivity tests and the high and very-high risk zones in the hazard map. As a result, combinations of VESs and HESs show a decrement in the number of deaths by 1.2-2 times compared to those with HESs only. The proposed VESs in the study area have a significant positive impact on decreasing the mortality rate.
Bremner, Nicholas; Sakata, Nozomi; Cameron, Leanne
The outcomes of learner-centred pedagogy: A systematic review Journal Article
In: International Journal of Educational Development, vol. 94, pp. 102649, 2022, ISSN: 0738-0593.
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Naruse, Takako; Ohta, Kouji; Kato, Hiroki; Ishida, Yoko; Shigeishi, Hideo; Sakuma, Miyuki; Fukui, Akiko; Nakagawa, Takayuki; Tobiume, Kei; Nishi, Hiromi; Takechi, Masaaki
Immune response to cytosolic DNA via intercellular receptor modulation in oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts. Journal Article
In: Oral diseases, vol. 28, iss. 1, pp. 150-163, 2022, ISSN: 1601-0825 (Electronic).
@article{Naruse2022,
title = {Immune response to cytosolic DNA via intercellular receptor modulation in oral keratinocytes and fibroblasts.},
author = {Takako Naruse and Kouji Ohta and Hiroki Kato and Yoko Ishida and Hideo Shigeishi and Miyuki Sakuma and Akiko Fukui and Takayuki Nakagawa and Kei Tobiume and Hiromi Nishi and Masaaki Takechi},
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abstract = {OBJECTIVE: Double-strand (ds) DNA-enveloped viruses can cause oral infection. Our aim is to investigate whether oral mucosal cells participate in immune response against cytosolic dsDNA invasion. METHODS: We examined the response to transfected herpes simplex virus (HSV) dsDNA via intracellular receptors in oral keratinocytes (RT7) and fibroblasts (GT1), and the effect of TNF-α on those responses. RESULTS: Transfected dsDNA increased CXCL10 expression via NF-κB activation in both cell types, while those responses were inhibited by knockdown of RIG-I, an RNA sensor. Although IFI16, a DNA sensor, was expressed in the nuclei of both types, its knockdown decreased transfected dsDNA-induced CXCL10 expression in GT1 but not RT7 cells. IFI16 in GT1 cells was translocated into cytoplasm from nuclei, which was attributed to immune response to cytosolic dsDNA. TNF-α enhanced transfected dsDNA-induced CXCL10, and knockdown of IFI16 decreased TNF-α and dsDNA-driven CXCL10 expression in both RT7 and GT1 cells. Finally, the combination of TNF-α and transfected dsDNA resulted in translocation of IFI16 from nuclei to cytoplasm in RT7 cells. CONCLUSION: RIG-I and IFI16 in oral mucosal cells may play important roles in host immune response against DNA viral infection, while TNF-α contributes to development of an antiviral system via those intracellular receptors.},
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OBJECTIVE: Double-strand (ds) DNA-enveloped viruses can cause oral infection. Our aim is to investigate whether oral mucosal cells participate in immune response against cytosolic dsDNA invasion. METHODS: We examined the response to transfected herpes simplex virus (HSV) dsDNA via intracellular receptors in oral keratinocytes (RT7) and fibroblasts (GT1), and the effect of TNF-α on those responses. RESULTS: Transfected dsDNA increased CXCL10 expression via NF-κB activation in both cell types, while those responses were inhibited by knockdown of RIG-I, an RNA sensor. Although IFI16, a DNA sensor, was expressed in the nuclei of both types, its knockdown decreased transfected dsDNA-induced CXCL10 expression in GT1 but not RT7 cells. IFI16 in GT1 cells was translocated into cytoplasm from nuclei, which was attributed to immune response to cytosolic dsDNA. TNF-α enhanced transfected dsDNA-induced CXCL10, and knockdown of IFI16 decreased TNF-α and dsDNA-driven CXCL10 expression in both RT7 and GT1 cells. Finally, the combination of TNF-α and transfected dsDNA resulted in translocation of IFI16 from nuclei to cytoplasm in RT7 cells. CONCLUSION: RIG-I and IFI16 in oral mucosal cells may play important roles in host immune response against DNA viral infection, while TNF-α contributes to development of an antiviral system via those intracellular receptors.
Simangan, Dahlia
Can the liberal international order survive the Anthropocene? Three propositions for converging peace and survival Journal Article
In: The Anthropocene Review, vol. 9, iss. 1, pp. 37-51, 2022, ISSN: 2053-0196.
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Tran, Duc; Vu, Ha Thu; Goto, Daisaku
Agricultural land consolidation, labor allocation and land productivity: A case study of plot exchange policy in Vietnam Journal Article
In: Economic Analysis and Policy, vol. 73, pp. 455-473, 2022, ISSN: 0313-5926.
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title = {Agricultural land consolidation, labor allocation and land productivity: A case study of plot exchange policy in Vietnam},
author = {Duc Tran and Ha Thu Vu and Daisaku Goto},
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abstract = {Studies on the impacts of agricultural land consolidation have mostly used the household plot number as a proxy. Instead, this study exploits the variation in household participation in plot exchange, a policy for consolidating cropland in Vietnam, to evaluate the impacts of land consolidation on household labor allocation and farmland productivity. Using data from the Vietnam Access to Resources Household Survey (VARHS), we construct a panel household dataset from 2010 to 2016. This sample consists of 618 households in two provinces, Ha Tay and Nghe An, where plot exchange was implemented intensively in the period of study. We apply two-way fixed effects regression to mitigate the endogeneity in household participation in plot exchange. The results indicate that plot exchange halved the number of household plots dedicated to annual crop production. While the impact on land productivity was statistically insignificant, land consolidation via plot exchange dramatically reduced household labor allocated to crop production, especially rice production. Further analyses reveal that the labor effects may come from improved farm irrigation and increased machine rentals.},
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Studies on the impacts of agricultural land consolidation have mostly used the household plot number as a proxy. Instead, this study exploits the variation in household participation in plot exchange, a policy for consolidating cropland in Vietnam, to evaluate the impacts of land consolidation on household labor allocation and farmland productivity. Using data from the Vietnam Access to Resources Household Survey (VARHS), we construct a panel household dataset from 2010 to 2016. This sample consists of 618 households in two provinces, Ha Tay and Nghe An, where plot exchange was implemented intensively in the period of study. We apply two-way fixed effects regression to mitigate the endogeneity in household participation in plot exchange. The results indicate that plot exchange halved the number of household plots dedicated to annual crop production. While the impact on land productivity was statistically insignificant, land consolidation via plot exchange dramatically reduced household labor allocated to crop production, especially rice production. Further analyses reveal that the labor effects may come from improved farm irrigation and increased machine rentals.
Okazaki, Yuji; Yoshida, Shuhei; Kashima, Saori; Miyamori, Daisuke; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
In: BMC Gastroenterology, vol. 22, iss. 1, pp. 263, 2022, ISSN: 1471-230X.
@article{Okazaki2022c,
title = {Increased prescriptions for irritable bowel syndrome after the 2018 Japan Floods: a longitudinal analysis based on the Japanese National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups},
author = {Yuji Okazaki and Shuhei Yoshida and Saori Kashima and Daisuke Miyamori and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
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abstract = {The frequency and intensity of natural disasters are increasing worldwide, which makes our understanding of disaster-related diseases more important than ever. Natural disasters cause mental stress and infectious diarrhea, but the causal relationship between disasters and a potential consequence of these conditions, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is unreported. The 2018 Japan Floods, which took place in July 2018 was one of the largest water disasters in Japan’s recorded history. We investigate the change of drug prescriptions for IBS between disaster-suffers and non-sufferers throughout the disaster period to examine the relationship.},
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The frequency and intensity of natural disasters are increasing worldwide, which makes our understanding of disaster-related diseases more important than ever. Natural disasters cause mental stress and infectious diarrhea, but the causal relationship between disasters and a potential consequence of these conditions, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is unreported. The 2018 Japan Floods, which took place in July 2018 was one of the largest water disasters in Japan’s recorded history. We investigate the change of drug prescriptions for IBS between disaster-suffers and non-sufferers throughout the disaster period to examine the relationship.
Koba, Kazumi; Yarimizu, Kyoko; Fujiyoshi, So; Oshiro, Kyoichi; Wakizaka, Yoshikazu; Takano, Masayo; Maruyama, Fumito
Protocol of living cell separation using the microfluidic dielectrophoresis integrated chip Journal Article
In: STAR Protocols, vol. 3, iss. 3, pp. 101527, 2022, ISSN: 2666-1667.
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title = {Protocol of living cell separation using the microfluidic dielectrophoresis integrated chip},
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This protocol demonstrates the separation of living cells with the microfluidic dielectrophoresis chip, using the Jurkat cell as a model. The successful living cell separation lies in familiarity with the detailed tips, which are aided by this stepwise protocol. The knowledge of correct chip installation, sample and buffer filling, flow rate and cell concentration adjustments, and contamination sources increases the efficiency of target viable cell collection. Such instructions, although trivial, are critical for achieving cell separation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Oshiro et al. (2022).
This protocol demonstrates the separation of living cells with the microfluidic dielectrophoresis chip, using the Jurkat cell as a model. The successful living cell separation lies in familiarity with the detailed tips, which are aided by this stepwise protocol. The knowledge of correct chip installation, sample and buffer filling, flow rate and cell concentration adjustments, and contamination sources increases the efficiency of target viable cell collection. Such instructions, although trivial, are critical for achieving cell separation. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Oshiro et al. (2022).
Fujiwara, Akimasa; Chikaraishi, Makoto; Khan, Diana; Ogawa, Atsufumi; Suda, Yoshihiro; Yamasaki, Toshikazu; Nishino, Takaharu; Namba, Shutaro
Autonomous Bus Pilot Project Testing and Demonstration using Light Rail Transit Track Journal Article
In: International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research, vol. 20, iss. 2, pp. 359-378, 2022, ISSN: 1868-8659.
@article{Fujiwara2022,
title = {Autonomous Bus Pilot Project Testing and Demonstration using Light Rail Transit Track},
author = {Akimasa Fujiwara and Makoto Chikaraishi and Diana Khan and Atsufumi Ogawa and Yoshihiro Suda and Toshikazu Yamasaki and Takaharu Nishino and Shutaro Namba},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s13177-021-00264-3},
doi = {10.1007/s13177-021-00264-3},
issn = {1868-8659},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems Research},
volume = {20},
issue = {2},
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abstract = {The rapidly aging society of Japan requires a quality transportation system that provides new mobility services combining innovative technologies to include all residents. The present study carries out a pilot test of the world’s first connected public transport system between autonomous buses (AB) and the light rail transit (LRT). In this system, telecommunication between two modes enabled the bus to fully self-drive and pull in precisely at an LRT stop. Reporting a result of the pilot test in Hiroshima, this paper analyzes (a) the feasibility of the system based on a monitor survey and (b) public acceptance based on a resident survey of local residents.},
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The rapidly aging society of Japan requires a quality transportation system that provides new mobility services combining innovative technologies to include all residents. The present study carries out a pilot test of the world’s first connected public transport system between autonomous buses (AB) and the light rail transit (LRT). In this system, telecommunication between two modes enabled the bus to fully self-drive and pull in precisely at an LRT stop. Reporting a result of the pilot test in Hiroshima, this paper analyzes (a) the feasibility of the system based on a monitor survey and (b) public acceptance based on a resident survey of local residents.
Filho, Walter Leal; Vidal, Diogo Guedes; Chen, Chen; Petrova, Maria; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Yang, Peter; Rogers, Steven; Álvarez-Castañón, Lorena; Djekic, Ilija; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Neiva, Samara
An assessment of requirements in investments, new technologies, and infrastructures to achieve the SDGs Journal Article
In: Environmental Sciences Europe, vol. 34, iss. 1, pp. 58, 2022, ISSN: 2190-4715.
@article{nokey,
title = {An assessment of requirements in investments, new technologies, and infrastructures to achieve the SDGs},
author = {Walter Leal Filho and Diogo Guedes Vidal and Chen Chen and Maria Petrova and Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis and Peter Yang and Steven Rogers and Lorena Álvarez-Castañón and Ilija Djekic and Ayyoob Sharifi and Samara Neiva},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-022-00629-9},
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abstract = {The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires much planning and the provision of resources, especially regarding the necessary investments, technologies and infrastructures needed. Yet, it is presently unclear how available these elements are, what gaps exist, what changes have taken place in terms of their availability since the adoption of the SDGs and what their requirements will be in the future. The knowledge gap has become even more concerning because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a bibliometric analysis, an assessment of the global progress of SDG implementation and requirements, identifying challenges through the development of a matrix, and a set of 11 case studies to triangulate the holistic analysis, an assessment of the global progress of the SDGs implementation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this process was carried out.},
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The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires much planning and the provision of resources, especially regarding the necessary investments, technologies and infrastructures needed. Yet, it is presently unclear how available these elements are, what gaps exist, what changes have taken place in terms of their availability since the adoption of the SDGs and what their requirements will be in the future. The knowledge gap has become even more concerning because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a bibliometric analysis, an assessment of the global progress of SDG implementation and requirements, identifying challenges through the development of a matrix, and a set of 11 case studies to triangulate the holistic analysis, an assessment of the global progress of the SDGs implementation and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this process was carried out.
Sakata, Nozomi
Embracing the Messiness in Mixed Methods Research: The Craft Attitude Journal Article
In: Journal of Mixed Methods Research, pp. 15586898221108545, 2022, ISSN: 1558-6898.
@article{Sakata2022b,
title = {Embracing the Messiness in Mixed Methods Research: The Craft Attitude},
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abstract = {Whereas the significance and potential impacts of messiness in mixed methods research have been well acknowledged, the literature on mixed methods research has accumulated few examples of engaging and navigating mess. This article provides an account of the nitty-gritty of messiness and its consequences during the process of mixed methods research. By applying the ?craft attitude? and a socio-ecological framework for mixed methods research to a mixed methods case study, I demonstrate how my embracing of research messiness through the craft attitude exemplifies the interconnectedness of the personal, interpersonal and social contexts. This article contributes to knowledge by proposing a new way to conceptualize mess in mixed methods research through the integration of the craft attitude within the socio-ecological framework for mixed methods research.},
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Whereas the significance and potential impacts of messiness in mixed methods research have been well acknowledged, the literature on mixed methods research has accumulated few examples of engaging and navigating mess. This article provides an account of the nitty-gritty of messiness and its consequences during the process of mixed methods research. By applying the ?craft attitude? and a socio-ecological framework for mixed methods research to a mixed methods case study, I demonstrate how my embracing of research messiness through the craft attitude exemplifies the interconnectedness of the personal, interpersonal and social contexts. This article contributes to knowledge by proposing a new way to conceptualize mess in mixed methods research through the integration of the craft attitude within the socio-ecological framework for mixed methods research.
Choi, Seonkyung; Kusakabe, Tatsuya; Tanaka, Yoshiyuki
Enhancing non-cognitive skills by applying lesson study in lower secondary education: A project in Vietnam Journal Article
In: Cogent Education, vol. 9, iss. 1, pp. 2082091, 2022, ISSN: null.
@article{Choi2022,
title = {Enhancing non-cognitive skills by applying lesson study in lower secondary education: A project in Vietnam},
author = {Seonkyung Choi and Tatsuya Kusakabe and Yoshiyuki Tanaka},
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Yamane, Tomomi; Kaneko, Shinji
Dataset: Japan household panel survey on Sustainable Development Goals 2019-2020 Journal Article
In: Data in Brief, vol. 43, pp. 108330, 2022, ISSN: 2352-3409.
@article{Yamane2022,
title = {Dataset: Japan household panel survey on Sustainable Development Goals 2019-2020},
author = {Tomomi Yamane and Shinji Kaneko},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340922005327},
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The dataset concerning the Japan Household Panel Survey on Sustainable Development Goals (JHPSDGs) was collected through online surveys conducted in March 2019 and March 2020. The dataset consists of 12,098 observations, including two-period panel datasets of 3,227 individuals. The JHPSDGs include a wide range of individual survey responses, which allows researchers and policymakers to investigate a variety of social science research topics, including but not limited to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) awareness, pro-sustainable behavior, and labor market decision-making. The variables include detailed demographic information, labor market information, SDG awareness, sustainable and financial decision-making, and personality traits. The dataset can be used to conduct quantitative analyses, especially in the areas of business, economics, and psychology. The dataset is available to the public via the Harvard Dataverse and provides access to questionnaires, codebooks, data, and descriptive statistics.
Song, Jinglu; Pandey, Rishikesh; Dong, Guanpeng; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Subedi, Bhim Prasad
Urban-Rural Disparity in Community Resilience: A Multilevel Analysis of the Relief Progress after the 2015 Nepal Earthquake Journal Article
In: Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 79, pp. 103698, 2022, ISSN: 2210-6707.
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title = {Urban-Rural Disparity in Community Resilience: A Multilevel Analysis of the Relief Progress after the 2015 Nepal Earthquake},
author = {Jinglu Song and Rishikesh Pandey and Guanpeng Dong and Ayyoob Sharifi and Bhim Prasad Subedi},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670722000324},
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abstract = {Geo-physical, socio-cultural, politico-institutional, and techno-economic context affect communities’ resilience competency to disasters. As the contextual characteristics of urban and rural communities differ, they may perform differently in resilience practice. Taking a case of the 2015 Nepal earthquake, this paper explored community resilience in urban and rural areas by employing binary multilevel models against the monthly survey questionnaire data on relief progress at first; and then adopted cross-level interaction models to examine whether and how urbanization would modify the contributions of resilience factors to post-disaster performances of communities. The results showed an urban-rural disparity of community resilience, with rural residents reporting higher relief scores than their urban counterparts. Whilst, resilience factors, including leadership, fairness, and preparedness, appeared to be crucial to both urban and rural communities, problem solving, information and communication, and civic engagement were only contributing to rural communities. Communities featured with different levels of urbanization do not uniformly experience the impacts of community resilience factors. Urbanization was proofed to interfere with the effects of some community factors like problem solving, information and communication, civic engagement, but reinforce that of the preparedness factor. These findings enrich our understanding of the urban-rural disparity in community resilience, and shed light on the importance of public-centric and context-specific resilience policies in coping with the contextual changes resulted through urbanization processes.},
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Geo-physical, socio-cultural, politico-institutional, and techno-economic context affect communities’ resilience competency to disasters. As the contextual characteristics of urban and rural communities differ, they may perform differently in resilience practice. Taking a case of the 2015 Nepal earthquake, this paper explored community resilience in urban and rural areas by employing binary multilevel models against the monthly survey questionnaire data on relief progress at first; and then adopted cross-level interaction models to examine whether and how urbanization would modify the contributions of resilience factors to post-disaster performances of communities. The results showed an urban-rural disparity of community resilience, with rural residents reporting higher relief scores than their urban counterparts. Whilst, resilience factors, including leadership, fairness, and preparedness, appeared to be crucial to both urban and rural communities, problem solving, information and communication, and civic engagement were only contributing to rural communities. Communities featured with different levels of urbanization do not uniformly experience the impacts of community resilience factors. Urbanization was proofed to interfere with the effects of some community factors like problem solving, information and communication, civic engagement, but reinforce that of the preparedness factor. These findings enrich our understanding of the urban-rural disparity in community resilience, and shed light on the importance of public-centric and context-specific resilience policies in coping with the contextual changes resulted through urbanization processes.
Ouchida, Yasunori; Goto, Daisaku
Strategic non-use of the government's precommitment ability for emissions taxation: Environmental R&D formation in a Cournot duopoly Journal Article
In: Australian Economic Papers, vol. 61, iss. 1, pp. 181-206, 2022, ISSN: 0004-900X, (https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8454.12243).
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abstract = {Abstract The primary focus of this paper is to examine the link between environmental R&D formation and the strategic use or non-use of a government's ability to precommit to an emissions tax rate. The existing literature implicitly omits this important matter. This paper comprehensively evaluates various regulatory contexts separated by the timing of emissions taxation and by environmental R&D formations in a Cournot duopoly. The following three points are revealed. First, an equilibrium occurs in which the government does not strategically use its emissions tax rate precommitment ability to enhance social efficiency. Second, if the efficiency of environmental R&D costs is high and if environmental damage is serious, then the government should precommit to an emissions tax rate and allow for the cartelization of the two firms' environmental R&D. However, if the environmental R&D cost efficiency and environmental damage are both low, then the government should adopt a time-consistent emissions tax and allow for the cartelization of the two firms' environmental R&D. Third, when the two firms can form an environmental research joint venture (ERJV), ERJV cartelization should be invariably allowed, even if the government is a strategic non-user of its precommitment ability.},
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Abstract The primary focus of this paper is to examine the link between environmental R&D formation and the strategic use or non-use of a government's ability to precommit to an emissions tax rate. The existing literature implicitly omits this important matter. This paper comprehensively evaluates various regulatory contexts separated by the timing of emissions taxation and by environmental R&D formations in a Cournot duopoly. The following three points are revealed. First, an equilibrium occurs in which the government does not strategically use its emissions tax rate precommitment ability to enhance social efficiency. Second, if the efficiency of environmental R&D costs is high and if environmental damage is serious, then the government should precommit to an emissions tax rate and allow for the cartelization of the two firms' environmental R&D. However, if the environmental R&D cost efficiency and environmental damage are both low, then the government should adopt a time-consistent emissions tax and allow for the cartelization of the two firms' environmental R&D. Third, when the two firms can form an environmental research joint venture (ERJV), ERJV cartelization should be invariably allowed, even if the government is a strategic non-user of its precommitment ability.
Chen, Bin; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Schlör, Holger
Integrated social-ecological-infrastructural management for urban resilience Journal Article
In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling, vol. 181, pp. 106268, 2022, ISSN: 0921-3449.
@article{Chen2022,
title = {Integrated social-ecological-infrastructural management for urban resilience},
author = {Bin Chen and Ayyoob Sharifi and Holger Schlör},
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Parizi, Sedigheh M; Taleai, Mohammad; Sharifi, Ayyoob
A GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Analysis Framework to Evaluate Urban Physical Resilience against Earthquakes Miscellaneous
2022, ISBN: 2071-1050.
@misc{Parizi2022,
title = {A GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Analysis Framework to Evaluate Urban Physical Resilience against Earthquakes},
author = {Sedigheh M Parizi and Mohammad Taleai and Ayyoob Sharifi},
doi = {10.3390/su14095034},
isbn = {2071-1050},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {14},
issue = {9},
abstract = {As complex man-made systems that are home to the majority of the world population, cities have always faced a wide range of risks such as earthquakes. As the backbone of urban systems, physical components, including buildings, transportation networks, communication networks, and open and green spaces, are also vulnerable to disasters. To enhance the capacity to deal with disaster risks, enhancing urban resilience has recently become an essential priority for cities. This study aims to develop and pilot test a framework to evaluate urban physical resilience based on resilience characteristics and associated physical indicators. Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) was used to determine the relationships between physical indicators, and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making methods were applied to determine the relative importance of the characteristics. The results showed that the ‘Robustness of Building’, ‘Building Density’, ‘Aspect Ratio’, and ‘Street Width’ are the most important among the twenty physical indicators considered in the proposed framework. Subsequently, the proposed framework was applied to one of the districts of Kerman, a major city located in the southwest, earthquake-prone part of Iran. Overall results indicate low levels of physical resilience. The findings of this study can provide urban planners and decision-makers with more transparent and practical insights into the physical resilience of cities. Results can also be used to design and implement policies and programs to improve the current conditions.},
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As complex man-made systems that are home to the majority of the world population, cities have always faced a wide range of risks such as earthquakes. As the backbone of urban systems, physical components, including buildings, transportation networks, communication networks, and open and green spaces, are also vulnerable to disasters. To enhance the capacity to deal with disaster risks, enhancing urban resilience has recently become an essential priority for cities. This study aims to develop and pilot test a framework to evaluate urban physical resilience based on resilience characteristics and associated physical indicators. Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) was used to determine the relationships between physical indicators, and Multi-Criteria Decision-Making methods were applied to determine the relative importance of the characteristics. The results showed that the ‘Robustness of Building’, ‘Building Density’, ‘Aspect Ratio’, and ‘Street Width’ are the most important among the twenty physical indicators considered in the proposed framework. Subsequently, the proposed framework was applied to one of the districts of Kerman, a major city located in the southwest, earthquake-prone part of Iran. Overall results indicate low levels of physical resilience. The findings of this study can provide urban planners and decision-makers with more transparent and practical insights into the physical resilience of cities. Results can also be used to design and implement policies and programs to improve the current conditions.
Yoshida, Shuhei; Kashima, Saori; Ishii, Shinya; Koike, Soichi; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
Effects of the 2018 Japan Floods on long-term care insurance costs in Japan: retrospective cohort study Journal Article
In: BMC Public Health, vol. 22, iss. 1, pp. 341, 2022, ISSN: 1471-2458.
@article{Yoshida2022b,
title = {Effects of the 2018 Japan Floods on long-term care insurance costs in Japan: retrospective cohort study},
author = {Shuhei Yoshida and Saori Kashima and Shinya Ishii and Soichi Koike and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12492-7},
doi = {10.1186/s12889-022-12492-7},
issn = {1471-2458},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
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volume = {22},
issue = {1},
pages = {341},
abstract = {Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of torrential rains and floods around the world. Estimating the costs of these disasters is one of the five global research priorities identified by WHO. The 2018 Japan Floods hit western Japan causing extensive destruction and many deaths, especially among vulnerable elderly. Such affected elderly would need long-term care due to the various health problems caused by the disaster. A Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system provides care services in Japan. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the 2018 Japan Floods on LTCI costs and service utilization.},
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Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of torrential rains and floods around the world. Estimating the costs of these disasters is one of the five global research priorities identified by WHO. The 2018 Japan Floods hit western Japan causing extensive destruction and many deaths, especially among vulnerable elderly. Such affected elderly would need long-term care due to the various health problems caused by the disaster. A Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) system provides care services in Japan. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the 2018 Japan Floods on LTCI costs and service utilization.
Esfandi, Saeed; Rahmdel, Ladan; Nourian, Farshad; Sharifi, Ayyoob
In: Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 76, pp. 103458, 2022, ISSN: 2210-6707.
@article{Esfandi2022,
title = {The role of urban spatial structure in energy resilience: An integrated assessment framework using a hybrid factor analysis and analytic network process model},
author = {Saeed Esfandi and Ladan Rahmdel and Farshad Nourian and Ayyoob Sharifi},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670721007319},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.103458},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Sustainable Cities and Society},
volume = {76},
pages = {103458},
abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between urban spatial structure and energy resilience at the local level. Sub-district no.7 of District no.1 of Tehran was selected as the study area. First, to evaluate the energy resilience of 250 blocks of the study area, 28 indicators in four components of urban geometry and morphology, land use, public transportation, and passive design were adopted. Subsequently, using a hybrid factor analysis and analytic network process (F'ANP) model, flexibility, interdependence, coordination capacity, equity, efficiency, self-organization, independence, and diversity were determined as the eight underlying energy resilience principles related to the spatial structure of the study area. The composite index results reveal that principles and indicators related to transportation have a more significant role in energy resilience than operational energy-related ones. Also, increasing compactness without simultaneous attention to the mass-space ratio and adequate provision of green spaces does not necessarily lead to increased energy resilience and may even detract from resilience. To illustrate the practical implications of the study findings, we recommend action plans that can contribute to enhancing the energy resilience of the study area. The proposed globally applicable framework is expected to give urban planners a better understanding ofurban form and spatial structure implicationsfor energy resilience. It can also inform planning and decision making for achieving urban climate change adaptation and mitigation targets.},
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This study investigates the relationship between urban spatial structure and energy resilience at the local level. Sub-district no.7 of District no.1 of Tehran was selected as the study area. First, to evaluate the energy resilience of 250 blocks of the study area, 28 indicators in four components of urban geometry and morphology, land use, public transportation, and passive design were adopted. Subsequently, using a hybrid factor analysis and analytic network process (F'ANP) model, flexibility, interdependence, coordination capacity, equity, efficiency, self-organization, independence, and diversity were determined as the eight underlying energy resilience principles related to the spatial structure of the study area. The composite index results reveal that principles and indicators related to transportation have a more significant role in energy resilience than operational energy-related ones. Also, increasing compactness without simultaneous attention to the mass-space ratio and adequate provision of green spaces does not necessarily lead to increased energy resilience and may even detract from resilience. To illustrate the practical implications of the study findings, we recommend action plans that can contribute to enhancing the energy resilience of the study area. The proposed globally applicable framework is expected to give urban planners a better understanding ofurban form and spatial structure implicationsfor energy resilience. It can also inform planning and decision making for achieving urban climate change adaptation and mitigation targets.
Yin, Long; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Liqiao, Huang; Jinyu, Chen
Urban carbon accounting: An overview Journal Article
In: Urban Climate, vol. 44, pp. 101195, 2022, ISSN: 2212-0955.
@article{Yin2022,
title = {Urban carbon accounting: An overview},
author = {Long Yin and Ayyoob Sharifi and Huang Liqiao and Chen Jinyu},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212095522001134},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2022.101195},
issn = {2212-0955},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Urban Climate},
volume = {44},
pages = {101195},
abstract = {Accounting for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is critical for developing evidence-based action plans for climate change mitigation in cities. The recognition of this, over the past three decades or so, has led to an increasing interest in developing methods for urban CO2 accounting and mapping. This study examines 662 articles published over the past three decades to identify major thematic areas of research on carbon accounting in cities and determine how they are linked. We also examine how the focus and intellectual base of the field have evolved over time (i.e., across three periods, namely, 1988–2006, 2007–2014, and 2015–2021) and identify the significant factors (i.e., authors, institutions, and sources) that have contributed to the evolution of knowledge on urban carbon accounting. For this purpose, we used VOSviewer, a widely-used bibliometric analysis software tool that utilizes network analysis techniques such as term-occurrence, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling. Results show that until 2006, research on this topic was very limited and focused on a few American cities. Between 2007 and 2014, the knowledge base expanded considerably, and airborne measurements and various urban metabolism techniques were used. During this period, different types of carbon footprinting methods, such as production- and consumption-based accounting emerged. Since 2015, the field has grown even more rapidly, with more diverse methods being used to estimate the driving factors of urban CO2 emissions. We posit that assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and international policy documents such as the Agenda 2030, Paris Climate Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda could have contributed to this increased interest in urban carbon accounting. This study can function as a reference for those interested in obtaining information about urban carbon accounting and its evolution.},
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Accounting for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is critical for developing evidence-based action plans for climate change mitigation in cities. The recognition of this, over the past three decades or so, has led to an increasing interest in developing methods for urban CO2 accounting and mapping. This study examines 662 articles published over the past three decades to identify major thematic areas of research on carbon accounting in cities and determine how they are linked. We also examine how the focus and intellectual base of the field have evolved over time (i.e., across three periods, namely, 1988–2006, 2007–2014, and 2015–2021) and identify the significant factors (i.e., authors, institutions, and sources) that have contributed to the evolution of knowledge on urban carbon accounting. For this purpose, we used VOSviewer, a widely-used bibliometric analysis software tool that utilizes network analysis techniques such as term-occurrence, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling. Results show that until 2006, research on this topic was very limited and focused on a few American cities. Between 2007 and 2014, the knowledge base expanded considerably, and airborne measurements and various urban metabolism techniques were used. During this period, different types of carbon footprinting methods, such as production- and consumption-based accounting emerged. Since 2015, the field has grown even more rapidly, with more diverse methods being used to estimate the driving factors of urban CO2 emissions. We posit that assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and international policy documents such as the Agenda 2030, Paris Climate Agreement, and the New Urban Agenda could have contributed to this increased interest in urban carbon accounting. This study can function as a reference for those interested in obtaining information about urban carbon accounting and its evolution.
Okazaki, Yuji; Yoshida, Shuhei; Kashima, Saori; Koike, Soichi; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
Impact of the 2018 Japan Floods on prescriptions for migraine: A longitudinal analysis using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims Journal Article
In: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, vol. 62, iss. 6, pp. 657-667, 2022, ISSN: 0017-8748, (https://doi.org/10.1111/head.14301).
@article{Okazaki2022d,
title = {Impact of the 2018 Japan Floods on prescriptions for migraine: A longitudinal analysis using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims},
author = {Yuji Okazaki and Shuhei Yoshida and Saori Kashima and Soichi Koike and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1111/head.14301},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1111/head.14301},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain},
volume = {62},
issue = {6},
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publisher = {John Wiley & Sons, Ltd},
abstract = {Abstract Objective To determine the impact of the 2018 Japan Floods, one of the largest water disasters in Japan, on the number of prescriptions for triptans and ergotamine (acute treatment). Background Natural disasters frequently occur worldwide and may cause psychological stress?related diseases. Acute migraine attacks can be triggered by psychological stress. Disaster victims are likely to experience tremendous psychological stress; however, the relationship between natural disasters and migraine attacks is not well investigated. Methods A retrospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims in the hardest-hit areas of the disaster 1 year before and after the disaster. We included people between the ages of 15 and 64 years. Those who had a victim code that was certificated by a local government were assigned to the victim group, and others to the nonvictim group. For those who were not prescribed acute treatment before the disaster (i.e., group without previous acute treatment), the cumulative incidence of new prescriptions for acute treatment at 12 months of follow-up was calculated and compared between victims and nonvictims with survival analysis. Results Of 3,475,515 people aged 15 to 64 years enrolled in the study, 16,103 (0.46%) were assigned to the victim group. In the group without previous acute treatment, 111 (0.70%) of 15,933 victims and 14,626 (0.43%) of 3,431,423 nonvictims were newly prescribed acute treatment after the disaster, and new prescriptions for acute treatment were significantly more likely to occur in victims than in nonvictims (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.39?2.02). Conclusions The 2018 Japan Floods increased the number of prescriptions for acute migraine medications among victims, suggesting that acute migraine attacks occurred more frequently after a natural disaster.},
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Abstract Objective To determine the impact of the 2018 Japan Floods, one of the largest water disasters in Japan, on the number of prescriptions for triptans and ergotamine (acute treatment). Background Natural disasters frequently occur worldwide and may cause psychological stress?related diseases. Acute migraine attacks can be triggered by psychological stress. Disaster victims are likely to experience tremendous psychological stress; however, the relationship between natural disasters and migraine attacks is not well investigated. Methods A retrospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted using the National Database of Health Insurance Claims in the hardest-hit areas of the disaster 1 year before and after the disaster. We included people between the ages of 15 and 64 years. Those who had a victim code that was certificated by a local government were assigned to the victim group, and others to the nonvictim group. For those who were not prescribed acute treatment before the disaster (i.e., group without previous acute treatment), the cumulative incidence of new prescriptions for acute treatment at 12 months of follow-up was calculated and compared between victims and nonvictims with survival analysis. Results Of 3,475,515 people aged 15 to 64 years enrolled in the study, 16,103 (0.46%) were assigned to the victim group. In the group without previous acute treatment, 111 (0.70%) of 15,933 victims and 14,626 (0.43%) of 3,431,423 nonvictims were newly prescribed acute treatment after the disaster, and new prescriptions for acute treatment were significantly more likely to occur in victims than in nonvictims (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.39?2.02). Conclusions The 2018 Japan Floods increased the number of prescriptions for acute migraine medications among victims, suggesting that acute migraine attacks occurred more frequently after a natural disaster.
Miyamori, Daisuke; Yoshida, Shuhei; Kashima, Saori; Koike, Soichi; Ishii, Shinya; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
In: BMC Geriatrics, vol. 22, iss. 1, pp. 168, 2022, ISSN: 1471-2318.
@article{Miyamori2022,
title = {Discontinuation of long-term care among persons affected by the 2018 Japan Floods: a longitudinal study using the Long-term Care Insurance Comprehensive Database},
author = {Daisuke Miyamori and Shuhei Yoshida and Saori Kashima and Soichi Koike and Shinya Ishii and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02864-4},
doi = {10.1186/s12877-022-02864-4},
issn = {1471-2318},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {BMC Geriatrics},
volume = {22},
issue = {1},
pages = {168},
abstract = {Most older people with disabilities or illnesses continue to use long-term care (LTC) services for the rest of their lives. However, disasters can cause a discontinuation of LTC services, which usually means tragic outcomes of affected persons. In view of the recent progression of population aging and the increase in natural disasters, this study focuses on the impact of disasters on older people’s discontinuation of LTC services, and those more risk of such discontinuation than others. However, current evidence is scarce.},
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Most older people with disabilities or illnesses continue to use long-term care (LTC) services for the rest of their lives. However, disasters can cause a discontinuation of LTC services, which usually means tragic outcomes of affected persons. In view of the recent progression of population aging and the increase in natural disasters, this study focuses on the impact of disasters on older people’s discontinuation of LTC services, and those more risk of such discontinuation than others. However, current evidence is scarce.
Sawada, Norie; Nakaya, Tomoki; Kashima, Saori; Yorifuji, Takashi; Hanibuchi, Tomoya; Charvat, Hadrien; Yamaji, Taiki; Iwasaki, Motoki; Inoue, Manami; Iso, Hiroyasu; Tsugane, Shoichiro
Long-term exposure to fine particle matter and all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality in Japan: the JPHC Study Journal Article
In: BMC Public Health, vol. 22, iss. 1, pp. 466, 2022, ISSN: 1471-2458.
@article{Sawada2022,
title = {Long-term exposure to fine particle matter and all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality in Japan: the JPHC Study},
author = {Norie Sawada and Tomoki Nakaya and Saori Kashima and Takashi Yorifuji and Tomoya Hanibuchi and Hadrien Charvat and Taiki Yamaji and Motoki Iwasaki and Manami Inoue and Hiroyasu Iso and Shoichiro Tsugane},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12829-2},
doi = {10.1186/s12889-022-12829-2},
issn = {1471-2458},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {BMC Public Health},
volume = {22},
issue = {1},
pages = {466},
abstract = {Many epidemiological studies have reported the association between exposure to particulate matter and mortality, but long-term prospective studies from Asian populations are sparse. Furthermore, associations at low levels of air pollution are not well clarified. Here, we evaluated associations between long-term exposure to particulate matter <2.5 µg/m3 (PM2.5) and mortality in a Japanese cohort with a relatively low exposure level.},
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Many epidemiological studies have reported the association between exposure to particulate matter and mortality, but long-term prospective studies from Asian populations are sparse. Furthermore, associations at low levels of air pollution are not well clarified. Here, we evaluated associations between long-term exposure to particulate matter <2.5 µg/m3 (PM2.5) and mortality in a Japanese cohort with a relatively low exposure level.
Ishida, Ryoko; Yoshida, Shuhei; Kashima, Saori; Okazaki, Yuji; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
The 2018 Japan Floods Increased the Frequency of Yokukansan Prescriptions Among Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study Journal Article
In: Frontiers in Nutrition, vol. 8, 2022, ISBN: 2296-861X.
@article{Ishida2022,
title = {The 2018 Japan Floods Increased the Frequency of Yokukansan Prescriptions Among Elderly: A Retrospective Cohort Study},
author = {Ryoko Ishida and Shuhei Yoshida and Saori Kashima and Yuji Okazaki and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2021.777330},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
urldate = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Nutrition},
volume = {8},
abstract = {<sec>ObjectiveThe impact of the 2018 Japan Floods on prescriptions of Yokukansan was evaluated.</sec><sec>MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study based on the National Database of Health Insurance Claims which covers all the prescriptions issued in Japan. Participants were patients aged 65 or older who received any medical care at medical institutions located in the three most-severely affected prefectures between 1 year before and after the disaster. We analyzed the number of new prescriptions of Yokukansan and other Kampo drugs among those who had not been prescribed any Kampo for 1 year before the disaster. Kaplan-Meier analysis and a Cox proportional hazards model were used to evaluate the risk of the disaster for a new prescription.</sec><sec>ResultsSubjects comprised 1,372,417 people (including 12,787 victims, 0.93%). The hazard ratio (HR) of the disaster for Yokukansan prescriptions was 1.49 [95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.25–1.78], and 1.54 (95% CI: 1.29–1.84) in the crude and age-sex adjusted model, respectively. The HR of the disaster for prescription of other Kampo drugs in the crude and adjusted model was 1.33 (95% CI: 1.27–1.39), and 1.32 (95% CI: 1.27–1.38), respectively. The magnitude of increase of victims prescribed Yokukansan (31.4%) was statistically higher than for those prescribed other Kampo drugs (19.3%) (p < 0.001).</sec><sec>ConclusionThe disaster increased prescriptions of both Yokukansan and other Kampo drugs among elderly victims. The increase was more remarkable in Yokukansan than other Kampo drugs. Clinicians and policymakers should be aware of the increased need for Yokukansan in times of natural disaster.</sec>},
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<sec>ObjectiveThe impact of the 2018 Japan Floods on prescriptions of Yokukansan was evaluated.</sec><sec>MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study based on the National Database of Health Insurance Claims which covers all the prescriptions issued in Japan. Participants were patients aged 65 or older who received any medical care at medical institutions located in the three most-severely affected prefectures between 1 year before and after the disaster. We analyzed the number of new prescriptions of Yokukansan and other Kampo drugs among those who had not been prescribed any Kampo for 1 year before the disaster. Kaplan-Meier analysis and a Cox proportional hazards model were used to evaluate the risk of the disaster for a new prescription.</sec><sec>ResultsSubjects comprised 1,372,417 people (including 12,787 victims, 0.93%). The hazard ratio (HR) of the disaster for Yokukansan prescriptions was 1.49 [95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.25–1.78], and 1.54 (95% CI: 1.29–1.84) in the crude and age-sex adjusted model, respectively. The HR of the disaster for prescription of other Kampo drugs in the crude and adjusted model was 1.33 (95% CI: 1.27–1.39), and 1.32 (95% CI: 1.27–1.38), respectively. The magnitude of increase of victims prescribed Yokukansan (31.4%) was statistically higher than for those prescribed other Kampo drugs (19.3%) (p < 0.001).</sec><sec>ConclusionThe disaster increased prescriptions of both Yokukansan and other Kampo drugs among elderly victims. The increase was more remarkable in Yokukansan than other Kampo drugs. Clinicians and policymakers should be aware of the increased need for Yokukansan in times of natural disaster.</sec>
Kashima, Saori; Yoshida, Shuhei; Okazaki, Yuji; Ishii, Shinya; Koike, Soichi; Matsumoto, Masatoshi
The 2018 Japan Floods Increased Prescriptions of Antidementia Drugs Among Disaster Victims Journal Article
In: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, vol. 23, iss. 6, pp. 1045-1051, 2022, ISSN: 1525-8610.
@article{Kashima2022,
title = {The 2018 Japan Floods Increased Prescriptions of Antidementia Drugs Among Disaster Victims},
author = {Saori Kashima and Shuhei Yoshida and Yuji Okazaki and Shinya Ishii and Soichi Koike and Masatoshi Matsumoto},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1525861021011117},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2021.12.037},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Journal of the American Medical Directors Association},
volume = {23},
issue = {6},
pages = {1045-1051},
abstract = {Objectives Natural disasters can impair the cognitive function of older victims. However, it is unknown whether such natural disasters affect drug treatment for dementia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the 2018 Japan Floods, the second largest water-related disaster in Japan, on the prescriptions of antidementia drugs (ADD) for older people (≥65 years of age). Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting and Participants Prescription data in Hiroshima, Okayama, and Ehime prefectures for 1 year before and after the disaster were extracted from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims. From the database, we selected 1,710,119 people age 65 years or over as the study participants. Methods In logistic regression models, sex- and age-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of victims for new ADD prescriptions were calculated. Trends for the ORs before and after the disaster were evaluated using difference-in-difference models. Whether or not there was an increase in the trend for ADD prescriptions (daily dose or number of drug types) was also evaluated among continuous ADD users. Results Among 1,710,119 participants, 15,994 (0.9%) were recorded as a disaster-victims, and 112,289 (6.6%) were prescribed ADD. Among original nonusers, after the disaster, victims were more likely to start using ADD than nonvictims who had not been affected [adjusted OR = 1.33 (95% CI 1.16–1.52)]. Among continuous users, an increasing trend for ADD prescriptions was more often observed for victims than nonvictims [1.61 (1.13–2.31)]. This effect was robust even after the predisaster trend of ADD use was taken into consideration. Conclusions and Implications The disaster increased the number of users of antidementia medications. The findings suggest the need for evidence-based recommendations to address cognitive impairment among disaster victims, which is lacking in current clinical and disaster guidelines worldwide.},
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Objectives Natural disasters can impair the cognitive function of older victims. However, it is unknown whether such natural disasters affect drug treatment for dementia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the 2018 Japan Floods, the second largest water-related disaster in Japan, on the prescriptions of antidementia drugs (ADD) for older people (≥65 years of age). Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting and Participants Prescription data in Hiroshima, Okayama, and Ehime prefectures for 1 year before and after the disaster were extracted from the National Database of Health Insurance Claims. From the database, we selected 1,710,119 people age 65 years or over as the study participants. Methods In logistic regression models, sex- and age-adjusted odds ratios (ORs) of victims for new ADD prescriptions were calculated. Trends for the ORs before and after the disaster were evaluated using difference-in-difference models. Whether or not there was an increase in the trend for ADD prescriptions (daily dose or number of drug types) was also evaluated among continuous ADD users. Results Among 1,710,119 participants, 15,994 (0.9%) were recorded as a disaster-victims, and 112,289 (6.6%) were prescribed ADD. Among original nonusers, after the disaster, victims were more likely to start using ADD than nonvictims who had not been affected [adjusted OR = 1.33 (95% CI 1.16–1.52)]. Among continuous users, an increasing trend for ADD prescriptions was more often observed for victims than nonvictims [1.61 (1.13–2.31)]. This effect was robust even after the predisaster trend of ADD use was taken into consideration. Conclusions and Implications The disaster increased the number of users of antidementia medications. The findings suggest the need for evidence-based recommendations to address cognitive impairment among disaster victims, which is lacking in current clinical and disaster guidelines worldwide.
Dawodu, Ayotunde; Cheshmehzangi, Ali; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Oladejo, Jumoke
Neighborhood sustainability assessment tools: Research trends and forecast for the built environment Journal Article
In: Sustainable Futures, vol. 4, pp. 100064, 2022, ISSN: 2666-1888.
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title = {Neighborhood sustainability assessment tools: Research trends and forecast for the built environment},
author = {Ayotunde Dawodu and Ali Cheshmehzangi and Ayyoob Sharifi and Jumoke Oladejo},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188822000028},
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abstract = {Rapid urbanization, environmental concerns and demand for sustainable cities contributed to the development of Neighbourhood Sustainability Assessment Tools (NSATs) such as LEED-ND and BREEAM-Communities. Whilst their success in increasing sustainability outcomes within the built environment is evident, there are unnoticed gaps in NSAT frameworks that might hinder their future suitability for sustainable urban planning and design. Therefore, to remain pertinent, NSATs must address the constantly evolving sustainability issues. To determine the gaps in NSATs frameworks and identify trends in sustainable communities, this study utilised a bibliometric exploration of NSAT-related publications. A total of 117 research articles over the last decade were reviewed to inform and provide insights on the research and development needs as well as areas of enhancing NSATs efficacy. The results revealed that research methods used to evaluate NSATs in journal articles are predominantly qualitative. This significantly limits the precision of research outcomes and highlights the need to increase quantitative (experiential and experimental) performance-based investigations which provide context and practically relevant outcomes. Furthermore, an upsurge in research themes related to big data and climate change, focused on smartness and resilience, was revealed. This indicates the suitability of NSATs for addressing existing societal concerns.To build on this achievement, tools may need to incorporate more health-based dynamics while considering issues of climate justice in order to remain effective and relevant. Another observation is the low research contribution from developing regions and lack of research from African regions. The observations and recommendations given in this study are pertinent to various stakeholders, including developers, and industry experts and consider the role of researchers in enhancing the performance of NSATs.},
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Rapid urbanization, environmental concerns and demand for sustainable cities contributed to the development of Neighbourhood Sustainability Assessment Tools (NSATs) such as LEED-ND and BREEAM-Communities. Whilst their success in increasing sustainability outcomes within the built environment is evident, there are unnoticed gaps in NSAT frameworks that might hinder their future suitability for sustainable urban planning and design. Therefore, to remain pertinent, NSATs must address the constantly evolving sustainability issues. To determine the gaps in NSATs frameworks and identify trends in sustainable communities, this study utilised a bibliometric exploration of NSAT-related publications. A total of 117 research articles over the last decade were reviewed to inform and provide insights on the research and development needs as well as areas of enhancing NSATs efficacy. The results revealed that research methods used to evaluate NSATs in journal articles are predominantly qualitative. This significantly limits the precision of research outcomes and highlights the need to increase quantitative (experiential and experimental) performance-based investigations which provide context and practically relevant outcomes. Furthermore, an upsurge in research themes related to big data and climate change, focused on smartness and resilience, was revealed. This indicates the suitability of NSATs for addressing existing societal concerns.To build on this achievement, tools may need to incorporate more health-based dynamics while considering issues of climate justice in order to remain effective and relevant. Another observation is the low research contribution from developing regions and lack of research from African regions. The observations and recommendations given in this study are pertinent to various stakeholders, including developers, and industry experts and consider the role of researchers in enhancing the performance of NSATs.
Filho, Walter Leal; Setti, Andréia Faraoni Freitas; Azeiteiro, Ulisses M; Lokupitiya, Erandathie; Donkor, Felix Kwabena; Etim, NseAbasi NsikakAbasi; Matandirotya, Newton; Olooto, Felicia Motunrayo; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Nagy, Gustavo J; Djekic, Ilija
An overview of the interactions between food production and climate change Journal Article
In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 838, pp. 156438, 2022, ISSN: 0048-9697.
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This paper provides an overview of how food production influences climate change and also illustrates the impact of climate change on food production. To perform such an overview, the (inter)link between different parts of the food supply chain continuum (agriculture production, livestock farming, food processing, food transport and storing, retail food, and disposal of food waste) and climate change has been investigated through a bibliometric analysis. Besides UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, associated with climate change, other SDGs that are associated with this overview are goals #1, #2, #3, #6, #7, #12, and #15. Based on the evidence gathered, the paper provides some recommendations that may assist in efforts to reduce the climate-related impacts of food production.
Yoshioka, Taisei; Chikaraishi, Makoto; Fujiwara, Akimasa
Empirical models of consumer and merchant behavior in the two-sided market of local currency Journal Article
In: Asian Transport Studies, vol. 8, pp. 100051, 2022, ISSN: 2185-5560.
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Local currency is one options for revitalization of local regions. In this study, we model consumer and merchant behavior in the two-sided market of local currency where, inter-side and intra-side interactions among consumers and merchants are considered. For the consumer side, we model whether they use local currency and if so, how much money they exchange. For the merchant side, we model whether they accept local currency payment. Empirical models were developed using stated preference survey data collected in four cities of Hiroshima Prefecture. Empirical results showed that inter-side interactions between consumers and merchants significantly affect the behaviors of both. We also found that consumers’ intra-side interaction and their level of place attachment significantly affects the behavior of consumers.
Yukiko, Nishiuchi; Yoshitaka, Tateishi; Hiroshi, Hirano; Yuriko, Ozeki; Takehiro, Yamaguchi; Mari, Miki; Seigo, Kitada; Fumito, Maruyama; Sohkichi, Matsumoto; Susan, Realegeno
Direct Attachment with Erythrocytes Augments Extracellular Growth of Pathogenic Mycobacteria Journal Article
In: Microbiology Spectrum, vol. 10, iss. 2, pp. e02454-21, 2022, (doi: 10.1128/spectrum.02454-21).
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author = {Nishiuchi Yukiko and Tateishi Yoshitaka and Hirano Hiroshi and Ozeki Yuriko and Yamaguchi Takehiro and Miki Mari and Kitada Seigo and Maruyama Fumito and Matsumoto Sohkichi and Realegeno Susan},
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Yarimizu, Kyoko; Mardones, Jorge I; Paredes-Mella, Javier; Norambuena-Subiabre, Luis; Carrano, Carl J; Maruyama, Fumito
The effect of iron on Chilean Alexandrium catenella growth and paralytic shellfish toxin production as related to algal blooms Journal Article
In: BioMetals, vol. 35, iss. 1, pp. 39-51, 2022, ISSN: 1572-8773.
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title = {The effect of iron on Chilean Alexandrium catenella growth and paralytic shellfish toxin production as related to algal blooms},
author = {Kyoko Yarimizu and Jorge I Mardones and Javier Paredes-Mella and Luis Norambuena-Subiabre and Carl J Carrano and Fumito Maruyama},
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abstract = {The dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella is a well-known paralytic shellfish toxin producer that forms harmful algal blooms (HABs) worldwide. Blooms of this species have repeatedly brought severe ecological and economic impacts to Chile, especially in the southern region, where the shellfish and salmon industries are world-famous. The mechanisms of such HABs have been intensively studied but are still unclear. Nutrient overloading is one of the often-discussed drivers for HABs. The present study used the A. catenella strain isolated from southern Chile to investigate how iron conditions could affect their growth and toxin production as related to HAB. Our results showed that an optimum concentration of iron was pivotal for proper A. catenella growth. Thus, while excess iron exerted a toxic effect, low iron media led to iron insufficiency and growth inhibition. In addition, the study shows that the degree of paralytic shellfish toxin production by A. catenella varied depending on the iron concentration in the culture media. The A. catenella strain from southern Chile produced GTX1-4 exclusively in the fmol cell−1 scale. Based on these findings, we suggest that including iron and paralytic shellfish toxin measurements in the fields can improve the current HAB monitoring and contribute to an understanding of A. catenella bloom dynamics in Chile.},
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The dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella is a well-known paralytic shellfish toxin producer that forms harmful algal blooms (HABs) worldwide. Blooms of this species have repeatedly brought severe ecological and economic impacts to Chile, especially in the southern region, where the shellfish and salmon industries are world-famous. The mechanisms of such HABs have been intensively studied but are still unclear. Nutrient overloading is one of the often-discussed drivers for HABs. The present study used the A. catenella strain isolated from southern Chile to investigate how iron conditions could affect their growth and toxin production as related to HAB. Our results showed that an optimum concentration of iron was pivotal for proper A. catenella growth. Thus, while excess iron exerted a toxic effect, low iron media led to iron insufficiency and growth inhibition. In addition, the study shows that the degree of paralytic shellfish toxin production by A. catenella varied depending on the iron concentration in the culture media. The A. catenella strain from southern Chile produced GTX1-4 exclusively in the fmol cell−1 scale. Based on these findings, we suggest that including iron and paralytic shellfish toxin measurements in the fields can improve the current HAB monitoring and contribute to an understanding of A. catenella bloom dynamics in Chile.
Ladi, Tahmineh; Jabalameli, Shaghayegh; Sharifi, Ayyoob
Applications of machine learning and deep learning methods for climate change mitigation and adaptation Journal Article
In: Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science, vol. 49, iss. 4, pp. 1314-1330, 2022, ISSN: 2399-8083, (doi: 10.1177/23998083221085281).
@article{Ladi2022,
title = {Applications of machine learning and deep learning methods for climate change mitigation and adaptation},
author = {Tahmineh Ladi and Shaghayegh Jabalameli and Ayyoob Sharifi},
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abstract = {Climate change is a global issue that must be considered and addressed immediately. Many articles have been published on climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, new methods are required to explore the complexities of climate change and provide more efficient and effective adaptation and mitigation policies. With the advancement of technology, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods have gained considerable popularity in many fields, including climate change. This paper aims to explore the most popular ML and DL methods that have been applied for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Another aim is to determine the most common mitigation and adaptation measures/actions in general, and in urban areas in particular, that have been studied using ML and DL methods. For this purpose, word frequency analysis and topic modeling, specifically the Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) as a ML algorithm, are used in this study. The results indicate that the most popular ML technique in both climate change mitigation and adaptation is the Artificial Neural Network. Moreover, among different research areas related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, geoengineering, and land surface temperature are the ones that have used ML and DL algorithms the most.},
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Climate change is a global issue that must be considered and addressed immediately. Many articles have been published on climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, new methods are required to explore the complexities of climate change and provide more efficient and effective adaptation and mitigation policies. With the advancement of technology, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) methods have gained considerable popularity in many fields, including climate change. This paper aims to explore the most popular ML and DL methods that have been applied for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Another aim is to determine the most common mitigation and adaptation measures/actions in general, and in urban areas in particular, that have been studied using ML and DL methods. For this purpose, word frequency analysis and topic modeling, specifically the Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) as a ML algorithm, are used in this study. The results indicate that the most popular ML technique in both climate change mitigation and adaptation is the Artificial Neural Network. Moreover, among different research areas related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, geoengineering, and land surface temperature are the ones that have used ML and DL algorithms the most.
Omarzadeh, Davoud; Pourmoradian, Samereh; Feizizadeh, Bakhtiar; Khallaghi, Hoda; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Kamran, Khalil Valizadeh
A GIS-based multiple ecotourism sustainability assessment of West Azerbaijan province, Iran Journal Article
In: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, vol. 65, iss. 3, pp. 490-513, 2022, ISSN: 0964-0568, (doi: 10.1080/09640568.2021.1887827).
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author = {Davoud Omarzadeh and Samereh Pourmoradian and Bakhtiar Feizizadeh and Hoda Khallaghi and Ayyoob Sharifi and Khalil Valizadeh Kamran},
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Torabi, Zabih-allah; Hall, C Michael; Allam, Zaheer; Ghaderi, Zahed; Sharifi, Ayyoob
Sanctions and second home tourism: the experience of rural areas in Shemiranat, Iran Journal Article
In: Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, pp. 1-20, 2022, ISSN: 1940-7963, (doi: 10.1080/19407963.2022.2071282).
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title = {Sanctions and second home tourism: the experience of rural areas in Shemiranat, Iran},
author = {Zabih-allah Torabi and C Michael Hall and Zaheer Allam and Zahed Ghaderi and Ayyoob Sharifi},
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Feizizadeh, Bakhtiar; Omarzadeh, Davoud; Mohammadnejad, Vahid; Khallaghi, Hoda; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Karkarg, Bahaoldein Golmohmadzadeh
An integrated approach of artificial intelligence and geoinformation techniques applied to forest fire risk modeling in Gachsaran, Iran Journal Article
In: Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, pp. 1-23, 2022, ISSN: 0964-0568, (doi: 10.1080/09640568.2022.2027747).
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He, Bao-Jie; Zhao, Dongxue; Dong, Xin; Xiong, Ke; Feng, Chi; Qi, Qianlong; Darko, Amos; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Pathak, Minal
In: Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 79, pp. 103685, 2022, ISSN: 2210-6707.
@article{He2022,
title = {Perception, physiological and psychological impacts, adaptive awareness and knowledge, and climate justice under urban heat: A study in extremely hot-humid Chongqing, China},
author = {Bao-Jie He and Dongxue Zhao and Xin Dong and Ke Xiong and Chi Feng and Qianlong Qi and Amos Darko and Ayyoob Sharifi and Minal Pathak},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670722000191},
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abstract = {Urban heat, the combined effect of heatwaves and urban heat islands (UHIs), is a severe challenge for many cities around the world. While there have been numerous studies on urban heat, society's understanding of it is still insufficient, hindering its mitigation and adaptation. This paper aims to investigate people's vulnerability to, and perception, awareness and knowledge of, urban heat. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 562 respondents in the hot and humid city of Chongqing, China in the summer of 2020. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test and logistic regression. Results indicated that urban heat is generally understood as having a moderate severity, while there is limited knowledge of heat-related risks. The perceived heat-related psychological impacts are more severe than physiological impacts. There is limited awareness and knowledge of heat-impact reduction methods. Nevertheless, people's awareness, perception and knowledge of urban heat increase once they suffer heat-induced impacts, indicating exposure/experience-driven awareness and knowledge. Moreover, climate injustice among different groups (e.g. gender, age, education, income, health) of people related to heat challenges was identified. People's perception, vulnerability, awareness and knowledge increased with age, but interestingly decreased with increasing education level and improved health conditions. Economic factor was not critical to heat-related responses. Men could be more vulnerable to physiological symptoms and daily functioning than women. The results of this study provide an understanding of urban heat perception and adaptive knowledge, enabling practitioners and policy makers to formulate effective urban heat mitigation and adaptation policies and regulations.},
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Urban heat, the combined effect of heatwaves and urban heat islands (UHIs), is a severe challenge for many cities around the world. While there have been numerous studies on urban heat, society's understanding of it is still insufficient, hindering its mitigation and adaptation. This paper aims to investigate people's vulnerability to, and perception, awareness and knowledge of, urban heat. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 562 respondents in the hot and humid city of Chongqing, China in the summer of 2020. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test and logistic regression. Results indicated that urban heat is generally understood as having a moderate severity, while there is limited knowledge of heat-related risks. The perceived heat-related psychological impacts are more severe than physiological impacts. There is limited awareness and knowledge of heat-impact reduction methods. Nevertheless, people's awareness, perception and knowledge of urban heat increase once they suffer heat-induced impacts, indicating exposure/experience-driven awareness and knowledge. Moreover, climate injustice among different groups (e.g. gender, age, education, income, health) of people related to heat challenges was identified. People's perception, vulnerability, awareness and knowledge increased with age, but interestingly decreased with increasing education level and improved health conditions. Economic factor was not critical to heat-related responses. Men could be more vulnerable to physiological symptoms and daily functioning than women. The results of this study provide an understanding of urban heat perception and adaptive knowledge, enabling practitioners and policy makers to formulate effective urban heat mitigation and adaptation policies and regulations.
Hejazi, Seyed Jafar; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Arvin, Mahmoud
Assessment of social vulnerability in areas exposed to multiple hazards: A case study of the Khuzestan Province, Iran Journal Article
In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, vol. 78, pp. 103127, 2022, ISSN: 2212-4209.
@article{Hejazi2022,
title = {Assessment of social vulnerability in areas exposed to multiple hazards: A case study of the Khuzestan Province, Iran},
author = {Seyed Jafar Hejazi and Ayyoob Sharifi and Mahmoud Arvin},
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abstract = {The inability of a system to plan for, respond to, and adapt to hazards and unfavorable occurrences can lead to social vulnerability. Managers and planners can use social vulnerability assessment to optimize budget allocation, devise mitigation measures, and prepare for disasters. The purpose of this study was to determine the social vulnerability to natural disasters in the counties in Khuzestan Province (southwest Iran). This was accomplished by using geographic information system (GIS) methods and multi-criteria decision-making procedures. Data on the vulnerability to four distinct types of hazards (floods, earthquakes, landslides, and dust storms) were gathered, and the counties were ranked using fifteen social vulnerability indicators. The findings indicated that earthquakes and landslides have had the greatest impact on the vulnerability of the northern and northeastern counties in the province. Floods and dust storms have a greater impact on central, western, and southern counties. Western and eastern counties have the highest levels of social vulnerability, while southern counties have the lowest. The findings can be applied to establish plans for reducing social vulnerability and strengthening resilience in the province. Additionally, the methodology employed in the research project can be used to analyze social vulnerability in other countries with similar situations.},
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The inability of a system to plan for, respond to, and adapt to hazards and unfavorable occurrences can lead to social vulnerability. Managers and planners can use social vulnerability assessment to optimize budget allocation, devise mitigation measures, and prepare for disasters. The purpose of this study was to determine the social vulnerability to natural disasters in the counties in Khuzestan Province (southwest Iran). This was accomplished by using geographic information system (GIS) methods and multi-criteria decision-making procedures. Data on the vulnerability to four distinct types of hazards (floods, earthquakes, landslides, and dust storms) were gathered, and the counties were ranked using fifteen social vulnerability indicators. The findings indicated that earthquakes and landslides have had the greatest impact on the vulnerability of the northern and northeastern counties in the province. Floods and dust storms have a greater impact on central, western, and southern counties. Western and eastern counties have the highest levels of social vulnerability, while southern counties have the lowest. The findings can be applied to establish plans for reducing social vulnerability and strengthening resilience in the province. Additionally, the methodology employed in the research project can be used to analyze social vulnerability in other countries with similar situations.
Murakami, Kae; Kaneko, Shinji; Ichihashi, Masaru; Sharifi, Ayyoob
In: Urban Climate, vol. 44, pp. 101221, 2022, ISSN: 2212-0955.
@article{Murakami2022,
title = {Changes in the carbon mitigation responsibility of Japan's capital city, Tokyo – analysis of power supply shocks due to nuclear power plant accidents},
author = {Kae Murakami and Shinji Kaneko and Masaru Ichihashi and Ayyoob Sharifi},
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abstract = {Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the hub of the country's economic and administrative activities. To maintain the momentum of sustained economic growth, Tokyo is transforming the structure of its economic activities, production efficiency, and consumption patterns. Consequently, the supply and demand structure of energy and material in the city has been changing over time with a dramatic increase in the external dependency of supply. In particular, Tokyo depends on the supply of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which has power plants outside of Tokyo's boundaries. However, TEPCO suspended its nuclear power plants for inspection purposes in 2003. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant was suspended following Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu-oki Earthquake in 2007; the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant (the first and second power plants) was suspended following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. In this study, we analyze the changes in the carbon mitigation responsibility of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, after the electricity supply shock caused by the nuclear power plant accident and examine how dependence on electricity supply affects CO2 emissions. We compare CO2 emissions in terms of 1) the changes in Tokyo's electricity supply, 2) the long-term changes in the local economy (flows of goods and services) in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2015, and 3) different carbon accounting methods applied to consumption-based emissions. In this study, we have adopted a method that is based on four system boundaries to identify and compare per capita CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2015 using data from Tokyo's statistical data. Results show that although CO2 emissions associated with Tokyo's electricity consumption fluctuated significantly due to the suspension of the nuclear power plant, there was no significant change in Tokyo's consumption-based emissions. Since Tokyo's consumption structure has remained steady despite these major changes in electricity supply, we assume that Tokyo's emission responsibility will not change unless there is a major switch to lower carbon goods and services consumed in the city.},
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Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the hub of the country's economic and administrative activities. To maintain the momentum of sustained economic growth, Tokyo is transforming the structure of its economic activities, production efficiency, and consumption patterns. Consequently, the supply and demand structure of energy and material in the city has been changing over time with a dramatic increase in the external dependency of supply. In particular, Tokyo depends on the supply of the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), which has power plants outside of Tokyo's boundaries. However, TEPCO suspended its nuclear power plants for inspection purposes in 2003. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant was suspended following Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu-oki Earthquake in 2007; the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant (the first and second power plants) was suspended following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. In this study, we analyze the changes in the carbon mitigation responsibility of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, after the electricity supply shock caused by the nuclear power plant accident and examine how dependence on electricity supply affects CO2 emissions. We compare CO2 emissions in terms of 1) the changes in Tokyo's electricity supply, 2) the long-term changes in the local economy (flows of goods and services) in 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2015, and 3) different carbon accounting methods applied to consumption-based emissions. In this study, we have adopted a method that is based on four system boundaries to identify and compare per capita CO2 emissions from 1990 to 2015 using data from Tokyo's statistical data. Results show that although CO2 emissions associated with Tokyo's electricity consumption fluctuated significantly due to the suspension of the nuclear power plant, there was no significant change in Tokyo's consumption-based emissions. Since Tokyo's consumption structure has remained steady despite these major changes in electricity supply, we assume that Tokyo's emission responsibility will not change unless there is a major switch to lower carbon goods and services consumed in the city.
Feizizadeh, Bakhtiar; Lakes, Tobia; Omarzadeh, Davoud; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Blaschke, Thomas; Karimzadeh, Sadra
Scenario-based analysis of the impacts of lake drying on food production in the Lake Urmia Basin of Northern Iran Journal Article
In: Scientific Reports, vol. 12, iss. 1, pp. 6237, 2022, ISSN: 2045-2322.
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title = {Scenario-based analysis of the impacts of lake drying on food production in the Lake Urmia Basin of Northern Iran},
author = {Bakhtiar Feizizadeh and Tobia Lakes and Davoud Omarzadeh and Ayyoob Sharifi and Thomas Blaschke and Sadra Karimzadeh},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10159-2},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
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abstract = {In many parts of the world, lake drying is caused by water management failures, while the phenomenon is exacerbated by climate change. Lake Urmia in Northern Iran is drying up at such an alarming rate that it is considered to be a dying lake, which has dire consequences for the whole region. While salinization caused by a dying lake is well understood and known to influence the local and regional food production, other potential impacts by dying lakes are as yet unknown. The food production in the Urmia region is predominantly regional and relies on local water sources. To explore the current and projected impacts of the dying lake on food production, we investigated changes in the climatic conditions, land use, and land degradation for the period 1990–2020. We examined the environmental impacts of lake drought on food production using an integrated scenario-based geoinformation framework. The results show that the lake drought has significantly affected and reduced food production over the past three decades. Based on a combination of cellular automaton and Markov modeling, we project the food production for the next 30 years and predict it will reduce further. The results of this study emphasize the critical environmental impacts of the Urmia Lake drought on food production in the region. We hope that the results will encourage authorities and environmental planners to counteract these issues and take steps to support food production. As our proposed integrated geoinformation approach considers both the extensive impacts of global climate change and the factors associated with dying lakes, we consider it to be suitable to investigate the relationships between environmental degradation and scenario-based food production in other regions with dying lakes around the world.},
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In many parts of the world, lake drying is caused by water management failures, while the phenomenon is exacerbated by climate change. Lake Urmia in Northern Iran is drying up at such an alarming rate that it is considered to be a dying lake, which has dire consequences for the whole region. While salinization caused by a dying lake is well understood and known to influence the local and regional food production, other potential impacts by dying lakes are as yet unknown. The food production in the Urmia region is predominantly regional and relies on local water sources. To explore the current and projected impacts of the dying lake on food production, we investigated changes in the climatic conditions, land use, and land degradation for the period 1990–2020. We examined the environmental impacts of lake drought on food production using an integrated scenario-based geoinformation framework. The results show that the lake drought has significantly affected and reduced food production over the past three decades. Based on a combination of cellular automaton and Markov modeling, we project the food production for the next 30 years and predict it will reduce further. The results of this study emphasize the critical environmental impacts of the Urmia Lake drought on food production in the region. We hope that the results will encourage authorities and environmental planners to counteract these issues and take steps to support food production. As our proposed integrated geoinformation approach considers both the extensive impacts of global climate change and the factors associated with dying lakes, we consider it to be suitable to investigate the relationships between environmental degradation and scenario-based food production in other regions with dying lakes around the world.
Filho, Walter Leal; Balogun, Abdul-Lateef; Surroop, Dinesh; Salvia, Amanda L; Narula, Kapil; Li, Chunlan; Hunt, Julian D; Gatto, Andrea; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Feng, Haibo; Tsani, Stella; Azadi, Hossein
Realising the Potential of Renewable Energy as a Tool for Energy Security in Small Island Developing States Miscellaneous
2022, ISBN: 2071-1050.
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title = {Realising the Potential of Renewable Energy as a Tool for Energy Security in Small Island Developing States},
author = {Walter Leal Filho and Abdul-Lateef Balogun and Dinesh Surroop and Amanda L Salvia and Kapil Narula and Chunlan Li and Julian D Hunt and Andrea Gatto and Ayyoob Sharifi and Haibo Feng and Stella Tsani and Hossein Azadi},
doi = {10.3390/su14094965},
isbn = {2071-1050},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {14},
issue = {9},
abstract = {Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on the use of imported fossil fuels to address their energy needs. This has a negative impact on the environment, SIDS budgets, and energy security. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of renewable energy (RE) as a tool for energy security in SIDS. In this regard, using VOSviewer, a widely known software tool, two bibliometric analyses were performed with a focus on the literature that explores two intertwined issues: (i) the links between RE and energy security; and (ii) the implications of RE and energy security in SIDS. The results from the study show that RE can help SIDS enhance their energy security and assure long-term energy sustainability. In addition, the results show that with the reduction in the cost of batteries in the future, they will eventually replace diesel generators. Moreover, the study showed that renewable energy may assist SIDS in their long-term efforts to achieve food security. The analysis discusses the major obstacles and the potential solutions for the integration of RES into the energy generation of SIDS. The paper concludes with useful recommendations to help island nations reduce their carbon footprint.},
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are heavily dependent on the use of imported fossil fuels to address their energy needs. This has a negative impact on the environment, SIDS budgets, and energy security. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the role of renewable energy (RE) as a tool for energy security in SIDS. In this regard, using VOSviewer, a widely known software tool, two bibliometric analyses were performed with a focus on the literature that explores two intertwined issues: (i) the links between RE and energy security; and (ii) the implications of RE and energy security in SIDS. The results from the study show that RE can help SIDS enhance their energy security and assure long-term energy sustainability. In addition, the results show that with the reduction in the cost of batteries in the future, they will eventually replace diesel generators. Moreover, the study showed that renewable energy may assist SIDS in their long-term efforts to achieve food security. The analysis discusses the major obstacles and the potential solutions for the integration of RES into the energy generation of SIDS. The paper concludes with useful recommendations to help island nations reduce their carbon footprint.
Ladi, Tahmineh; Mahmoudpour, Asrin; Sharifi, Ayyoob
Assessing environmental impacts of transportation sector by integrating DPSIR framework and X-Matrix Journal Article
In: Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 10, iss. 1, pp. 434-443, 2022, ISSN: 2213-624X.
@article{Ladi2022b,
title = {Assessing environmental impacts of transportation sector by integrating DPSIR framework and X-Matrix},
author = {Tahmineh Ladi and Asrin Mahmoudpour and Ayyoob Sharifi},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213624X22000049},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2022.01.004},
issn = {2213-624X},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Case Studies on Transport Policy},
volume = {10},
issue = {1},
pages = {434-443},
abstract = {This paper aims to examine interactions between transportation sector and the environment in Tehran and provide recommendations to achieve a sustainable transportation system. Integrated Driving forces- Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework with X-Matrix is used as a methodology to achieve the research aim. The DPSIR framework is used for describing the cause-and-effect relationship between environmental impacts of transportation sector, and the X-Matrix to reveal the correlations between factors related to environmental impacts of transportation in the form of DPSIR framework and quantify causal relationships and dynamics between them. The results show that while indicators of ‘Driving forces’ and ‘Pressures’ categories have strong correlations, the correlations between indicators of Pressures-States and States-Impacts seem to be rather medium and weak. Urbanization rate, population growth rate, transportation GDP per capita and illiteracy rate are main driving forces that put pressures on the environment. The paper concludes by recommendations to mitigate environmental impacts of the transportation sector.},
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This paper aims to examine interactions between transportation sector and the environment in Tehran and provide recommendations to achieve a sustainable transportation system. Integrated Driving forces- Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) framework with X-Matrix is used as a methodology to achieve the research aim. The DPSIR framework is used for describing the cause-and-effect relationship between environmental impacts of transportation sector, and the X-Matrix to reveal the correlations between factors related to environmental impacts of transportation in the form of DPSIR framework and quantify causal relationships and dynamics between them. The results show that while indicators of ‘Driving forces’ and ‘Pressures’ categories have strong correlations, the correlations between indicators of Pressures-States and States-Impacts seem to be rather medium and weak. Urbanization rate, population growth rate, transportation GDP per capita and illiteracy rate are main driving forces that put pressures on the environment. The paper concludes by recommendations to mitigate environmental impacts of the transportation sector.
Oshiro, Kyoichi; Wakizaka, Yoshikazu; Takano, Masayo; Itoi, Takayuki; Ohge, Hiroki; Koba, Kazumi; Yarimizu, Kyoko; Fujiyoshi, So; Maruyama, Fumito
Fabrication of a new all-in-one microfluidic dielectrophoresis integrated chip and living cell separation Journal Article
In: iScience, vol. 25, iss. 2, pp. 103776, 2022, ISSN: 2589-0042.
@article{Oshiro2022,
title = {Fabrication of a new all-in-one microfluidic dielectrophoresis integrated chip and living cell separation},
author = {Kyoichi Oshiro and Yoshikazu Wakizaka and Masayo Takano and Takayuki Itoi and Hiroki Ohge and Kazumi Koba and Kyoko Yarimizu and So Fujiyoshi and Fumito Maruyama},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
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volume = {25},
issue = {2},
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abstract = {Summary Microfluidic dielectrophoresis (DEP) technology has been applied to many devices to perform label-free target cell separation. Cells separated by these devices are used in laboratories, mainly for medical research. The present study designed a microfluidic DEP device to fabricate a rapid and semiautomated cell separation system in conjunction with microscopy to enumerate the separated cells. With this device, we efficiently segregated bacterial cells from liquid products and enriched one cell type from two mixed eukaryotic cell types. The device eliminated sample pretreatment and established cell separation by all-in-one operation in a lab-on-chip, requiring only a small sample volume (0.5–1 mL) to enumerate the target cells and completing the entire separation process within 30 min. Such a rapid cell separation technique is in high demand by many researchers to promptly characterize the target cells.},
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Summary Microfluidic dielectrophoresis (DEP) technology has been applied to many devices to perform label-free target cell separation. Cells separated by these devices are used in laboratories, mainly for medical research. The present study designed a microfluidic DEP device to fabricate a rapid and semiautomated cell separation system in conjunction with microscopy to enumerate the separated cells. With this device, we efficiently segregated bacterial cells from liquid products and enriched one cell type from two mixed eukaryotic cell types. The device eliminated sample pretreatment and established cell separation by all-in-one operation in a lab-on-chip, requiring only a small sample volume (0.5–1 mL) to enumerate the target cells and completing the entire separation process within 30 min. Such a rapid cell separation technique is in high demand by many researchers to promptly characterize the target cells.
Allam, Zaheer; Sharifi, Ayyoob
Research Structure and Trends of Smart Urban Mobility Journal Article
In: Smart Cities, vol. 5, iss. 2, 2022, ISBN: 2624-6511.
@article{Allam2022b,
title = {Research Structure and Trends of Smart Urban Mobility},
author = {Zaheer Allam and Ayyoob Sharifi},
doi = {10.3390/smartcities5020029},
isbn = {2624-6511},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
urldate = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Smart Cities},
volume = {5},
issue = {2},
abstract = {Mobility is a subject of increasing importance in a time when cities have gained prominence, as they are home to over 56% of the world’s population and generate over 80% of global GDP. Urban planning principles have traditionally been developed to promote urban efficiency and enhance productivity. The emergence of ‘Smart Mobility’ has provided researchers and policy practitioners new ways to understand and plan cities. With rapid urbanization growth and the sustained mobility challenges faced in most global cities, this paper sets forth to understand and map the evolution of the concept of ‘Smart Urban Mobility’ through a bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques using VOSviewer. In total, 6079 articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database over 5 decades, from 1968 to 2021, and divided into four sub-periods, namely 1968 to 2010, 2011 to 2015, 2016 to 2019, and 2020 to 2021. The paper provides a better understanding of the thematic focus and associated trends of smart mobility beyond technical issues related to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), where due to diverse dynamics, such as unprecedented growth and advancement in technologies, attention has extended to incorporating the impacts of the application of different technologies in urban mobility as well as associated fields. This paper further identifies major sources, authors, publications, and countries that have made more contributions to the development of this field. The findings of this study can help researchers better understand the evolution of the subject, and help policymakers make better-informed decisions on investable infrastructures for better mobility outcomes in urban regeneration pursuits and future cities.},
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Mobility is a subject of increasing importance in a time when cities have gained prominence, as they are home to over 56% of the world’s population and generate over 80% of global GDP. Urban planning principles have traditionally been developed to promote urban efficiency and enhance productivity. The emergence of ‘Smart Mobility’ has provided researchers and policy practitioners new ways to understand and plan cities. With rapid urbanization growth and the sustained mobility challenges faced in most global cities, this paper sets forth to understand and map the evolution of the concept of ‘Smart Urban Mobility’ through a bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques using VOSviewer. In total, 6079 articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database over 5 decades, from 1968 to 2021, and divided into four sub-periods, namely 1968 to 2010, 2011 to 2015, 2016 to 2019, and 2020 to 2021. The paper provides a better understanding of the thematic focus and associated trends of smart mobility beyond technical issues related to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), where due to diverse dynamics, such as unprecedented growth and advancement in technologies, attention has extended to incorporating the impacts of the application of different technologies in urban mobility as well as associated fields. This paper further identifies major sources, authors, publications, and countries that have made more contributions to the development of this field. The findings of this study can help researchers better understand the evolution of the subject, and help policymakers make better-informed decisions on investable infrastructures for better mobility outcomes in urban regeneration pursuits and future cities.
Acuña, Jacquelinne J; Ruiz-Gil, Tay; Marileo, Luis; Carrazana, Elizabeth; Rilling, Joaquin; Campos, Marco; Correa-Araneda, Francisco; Fujiyoshi, So; Jorquera, Milko A
Airborne bacterial community associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) under different air quality indices in Temuco city, southern Chile Journal Article
In: Archives of Microbiology, vol. 204, iss. 2, pp. 148, 2022, ISSN: 1432-072X.
@article{nokey,
title = {Airborne bacterial community associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) under different air quality indices in Temuco city, southern Chile},
author = {Jacquelinne J Acuña and Tay Ruiz-Gil and Luis Marileo and Elizabeth Carrazana and Joaquin Rilling and Marco Campos and Francisco Correa-Araneda and So Fujiyoshi and Milko A Jorquera},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-021-02740-6},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Archives of Microbiology},
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issue = {2},
pages = {148},
abstract = {Temuco (Chile) is one of the most polluted cities in Chile and Latin America. Although the fine fraction of particulate matter (PM2.5) has been extensively studied and monitored due to its negative impact on public health, its microbiological components remain unknown. We explored, the airborne bacterial community in PM2.5 under good, moderate, alert, pre-emergency and emergency indices of air quality (AQIs) established by the Chilean government. Bacterial community relationship with environmental factors (PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, among others), was also evaluated. Significant differences in PM2.5 bacterial community composition associated with AQIs were revealed, using 16S rRNA target sequences of denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) bands. Bacterial communities in PM2.5 were mainly clustered (80%) into emergency and pre-emergency samples. The dominant phylum was Proteobacteria and most abundant genus was Novosphingobium, traditionally related to opportunistic respiratory diseases. The main factors associated with community structure were PM2.5, PM10 and carbon monoxide concentrations. This study exposed that bacterial community composition in Temuco varies according to AQIs, with the occurrence of potential opportunistic bacteria on heavily polluted days.},
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Temuco (Chile) is one of the most polluted cities in Chile and Latin America. Although the fine fraction of particulate matter (PM2.5) has been extensively studied and monitored due to its negative impact on public health, its microbiological components remain unknown. We explored, the airborne bacterial community in PM2.5 under good, moderate, alert, pre-emergency and emergency indices of air quality (AQIs) established by the Chilean government. Bacterial community relationship with environmental factors (PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, among others), was also evaluated. Significant differences in PM2.5 bacterial community composition associated with AQIs were revealed, using 16S rRNA target sequences of denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) bands. Bacterial communities in PM2.5 were mainly clustered (80%) into emergency and pre-emergency samples. The dominant phylum was Proteobacteria and most abundant genus was Novosphingobium, traditionally related to opportunistic respiratory diseases. The main factors associated with community structure were PM2.5, PM10 and carbon monoxide concentrations. This study exposed that bacterial community composition in Temuco varies according to AQIs, with the occurrence of potential opportunistic bacteria on heavily polluted days.
Moradpour, Nabi; Pourahmad, Ahmad; Hataminejad, Hossein; Ziari, Keramatollah; Sharifi, Ayyoob
An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran Journal Article
In: International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, vol. ahead-of-p, iss. ahead-of-print, 2022, ISSN: 1759-5908.
@article{Moradpour2022,
title = {An overview of the state of urban resilience in Iran},
author = {Nabi Moradpour and Ahmad Pourahmad and Hossein Hataminejad and Keramatollah Ziari and Ayyoob Sharifi},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2022-0001},
doi = {10.1108/IJDRBE-01-2022-0001},
issn = {1759-5908},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment},
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issue = {ahead-of-print},
publisher = {Emerald Publishing Limited},
abstract = {Purpose In Iran, the frequent occurrence of disasters has always been a major problem. In recent decades, disasters have created considerable challenges, especially in cities. Hence, understanding the levels of urban resilience (UR) and planning for addressing vulnerabilities plays a key role in the era of increasing risks and uncertainties. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of resilience of Iranian cities. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review method was used to determine how resilient Iranian cities are. To find relevant studies, the authors searched Iranian and international databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, SID and Magiran. There was no restriction on the inclusion date, meaning that all papers published up until September 16, 2021 were considered for inclusion. The PRISMA framework was used for literature search and selection and, finally, 153 studies focused on 52 cities of Iran were selected for the systematic review. Findings In general, the results showed that the level of resilience was low in Iranian cities. Also, informal settlements, worn-out urban fabrics and the central parts of cities showed lower resilience than other parts. Originality/value The results of the study can be used to inform municipal authorities, urban planners and non-governmental organizations of the actions that need to be taken to enhance the resilience of Iranian cities.},
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Purpose In Iran, the frequent occurrence of disasters has always been a major problem. In recent decades, disasters have created considerable challenges, especially in cities. Hence, understanding the levels of urban resilience (UR) and planning for addressing vulnerabilities plays a key role in the era of increasing risks and uncertainties. The present study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of resilience of Iranian cities. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review method was used to determine how resilient Iranian cities are. To find relevant studies, the authors searched Iranian and international databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, SID and Magiran. There was no restriction on the inclusion date, meaning that all papers published up until September 16, 2021 were considered for inclusion. The PRISMA framework was used for literature search and selection and, finally, 153 studies focused on 52 cities of Iran were selected for the systematic review. Findings In general, the results showed that the level of resilience was low in Iranian cities. Also, informal settlements, worn-out urban fabrics and the central parts of cities showed lower resilience than other parts. Originality/value The results of the study can be used to inform municipal authorities, urban planners and non-governmental organizations of the actions that need to be taken to enhance the resilience of Iranian cities.
Nakamura, Ayane; Nakatani, Nobutake; Maruyama, Fumito; Fujiyoshi, So; Márquez-Reyes, Rodrigo; Fernández, Ricardo; Noda, Jun
Characteristics of PM2.5 Pollution in Osorno, Chile: Ion Chromatography and Meteorological Data Analyses Miscellaneous
2022, ISBN: 2073-4433.
@misc{Nakamura2022,
title = {Characteristics of PM2.5 Pollution in Osorno, Chile: Ion Chromatography and Meteorological Data Analyses},
author = {Ayane Nakamura and Nobutake Nakatani and Fumito Maruyama and So Fujiyoshi and Rodrigo Márquez-Reyes and Ricardo Fernández and Jun Noda},
doi = {10.3390/atmos13020168},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Atmosphere},
volume = {13},
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abstract = {Over the decades, air pollution has become a serious problem in Osorno, Chile. This study aims to clarify the source of PM2.5 by comprehensively analyzing its chemical composition and comparing it with meteorological conditions. The PM2.5 and filter samples were collected during April 2019-August 2019 using a continuous particulate monitor. The analyses were conducted using Image J software, ion chromatography, and backward trajectory. The ion composition and the PM2.5 were compared. The results on the PM2.5 and potassium (K+) concentrations indicated a correlation factor of 0.93, indicating that biomass combustion, such as wood burning, is the dominant source of PM2.5 in Osorno. High PM2.5 concentrations of over 170 to 1124 µg/m3 were observed in low temperature, low precipitation, and low wind speed periods—meteorological conditions contributed to the development of a thermal inversion layer. In addition, correlations of 0.61 to 0.67 were found among the detected ions that are often found in seawater. The backward trajectory analyses showed dominant air mass transport from the South Pacific Ocean, suggesting that part of the detected PM2.5 was derived from the marine environment. Continuous monitoring and mitigation strategies focusing on wood combustion activities are necessary to alleviate the current air pollution problem in Osorno city.},
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Over the decades, air pollution has become a serious problem in Osorno, Chile. This study aims to clarify the source of PM2.5 by comprehensively analyzing its chemical composition and comparing it with meteorological conditions. The PM2.5 and filter samples were collected during April 2019–August 2019 using a continuous particulate monitor. The analyses were conducted using Image J software, ion chromatography, and backward trajectory. The ion composition and the PM2.5 were compared. The results on the PM2.5 and potassium (K+) concentrations indicated a correlation factor of 0.93, indicating that biomass combustion, such as wood burning, is the dominant source of PM2.5 in Osorno. High PM2.5 concentrations of over 170 to 1124 µg/m3 were observed in low temperature, low precipitation, and low wind speed periods—meteorological conditions contributed to the development of a thermal inversion layer. In addition, correlations of 0.61 to 0.67 were found among the detected ions that are often found in seawater. The backward trajectory analyses showed dominant air mass transport from the South Pacific Ocean, suggesting that part of the detected PM2.5 was derived from the marine environment. Continuous monitoring and mitigation strategies focusing on wood combustion activities are necessary to alleviate the current air pollution problem in Osorno city.
Filho, Walter Leal; Eustachio, João Henrique Paulino Pires; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Venkatesan, Madhavi; Donkor, Felix Kwabena; Doni, Federica; Abubakar, Ismaila Rimi; Cichos, Katarzyna; Vargas-Hernández, Jose
Transient poverty in a sustainable development context Journal Article
In: International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, vol. 29, iss. 5, pp. 415-428, 2022, ISSN: 1350-4509, (doi: 10.1080/13504509.2022.2029612).
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Amirzadeh, Melika; Sobhaninia, Saeideh; Sharifi, Ayyoob
Urban resilience: A vague or an evolutionary concept? Journal Article
In: Sustainable Cities and Society, vol. 81, pp. 103853, 2022, ISSN: 2210-6707.
@article{Amirzadeh2022b,
title = {Urban resilience: A vague or an evolutionary concept?},
author = {Melika Amirzadeh and Saeideh Sobhaninia and Ayyoob Sharifi},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670722001809},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2022.103853},
issn = {2210-6707},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Sustainable Cities and Society},
volume = {81},
pages = {103853},
abstract = {Considering the rapid urbanization trends in many parts of the world and the increasing consequences of climate change, more and more cities are at risk of natural disasters and other environmental, socio-economic, and political disruptions. To address these issues, resilience thinking has attracted the attention of a wide range of stakeholders. However, despite considerable attention to this concept and its frequent usage, resilience remains ambiguous with diverse interpretations in policy discussions and academic debates about cities. Since such vague interpretations would lead to difficulties in theory and practice, the present study aims to clarify some of these concepts by providing a comprehensive review focused on resilience features and comparing different perspectives regarding urban resilience. The study results showed that the main reason behind such ambiguities is that resilience has undergone fundamental changes since its inception, and recent approaches to resilience are generally based on the non-equilibrium model of resilience. There are three main dimensions, including systems, agents, and institutions, as well as three main approaches to urban resilience, including recovery, adaptation, and transformation. This study's conceptual framework of urban resilience provides scholars and policymakers with a more transparent and comprehensive picture of urban resilience and helps them make better-informed decisions.},
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Considering the rapid urbanization trends in many parts of the world and the increasing consequences of climate change, more and more cities are at risk of natural disasters and other environmental, socio-economic, and political disruptions. To address these issues, resilience thinking has attracted the attention of a wide range of stakeholders. However, despite considerable attention to this concept and its frequent usage, resilience remains ambiguous with diverse interpretations in policy discussions and academic debates about cities. Since such vague interpretations would lead to difficulties in theory and practice, the present study aims to clarify some of these concepts by providing a comprehensive review focused on resilience features and comparing different perspectives regarding urban resilience. The study results showed that the main reason behind such ambiguities is that resilience has undergone fundamental changes since its inception, and recent approaches to resilience are generally based on the non-equilibrium model of resilience. There are three main dimensions, including systems, agents, and institutions, as well as three main approaches to urban resilience, including recovery, adaptation, and transformation. This study's conceptual framework of urban resilience provides scholars and policymakers with a more transparent and comprehensive picture of urban resilience and helps them make better-informed decisions.
Filho, Walter Leal; Hickmann, Thomas; Nagy, Gustavo J; Pinho, Patricia; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Minhas, Aprajita; Islam, M Rezaul; Djalanti, Riyanti; Vinuesa, Antonio García; Abubakar, Ismaila Rimi
In: Frontiers in Environmental Science, vol. 10, 2022, ISBN: 2296-665X.
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title = {The Influence of the Corona Virus Pandemic on Sustainable Development Goal 13 and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Processes},
author = {Walter Leal Filho and Thomas Hickmann and Gustavo J Nagy and Patricia Pinho and Ayyoob Sharifi and Aprajita Minhas and M Rezaul Islam and Riyanti Djalanti and Antonio García Vinuesa and Ismaila Rimi Abubakar},
url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fenvs.2022.784466},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
urldate = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Frontiers in Environmental Science},
volume = {10},
abstract = {Apart from many social and economic problems worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has also led to sudden halt in face-to-face climate-related meetings. Moreover, it has also negatively influenced the works related to the preparations for the sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and organizing the 26th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), namely COP26 to be held in Glasgow, which was postponed to November 2021. This article presents a global study undertaken among UNFCCC contact points and other climate experts, to ascertain the impacts of the pandemic on the implementation of SDG13 and UNFCCC processes. The methodological approach entails an bibliometric analysis, online survey, and authors’ expert judgment. Results of the bibliometric analysis show that the most common terms associated with this theme are COVID-19, climate change, CO_{2}, energy, “pandemic-related,” and “adaptation-related.” In addition, the survey revealed some difficulties associated with online participation in the processes from many developing countries. The study concluded that there is negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the UNFCCC process, more minor government priorities regarding climate action, loss of traction of the process, and a challenge to achieve the Paris Agreement, with less significant support from the respondents from less developed countries. The findings suggest that urgent action is needed, to make up for the lost time, and place climate issues more prominently on the global agenda.},
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Apart from many social and economic problems worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has also led to sudden halt in face-to-face climate-related meetings. Moreover, it has also negatively influenced the works related to the preparations for the sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and organizing the 26th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), namely COP26 to be held in Glasgow, which was postponed to November 2021. This article presents a global study undertaken among UNFCCC contact points and other climate experts, to ascertain the impacts of the pandemic on the implementation of SDG13 and UNFCCC processes. The methodological approach entails an bibliometric analysis, online survey, and authors’ expert judgment. Results of the bibliometric analysis show that the most common terms associated with this theme are COVID-19, climate change, CO2, energy, “pandemic-related,” and “adaptation-related.” In addition, the survey revealed some difficulties associated with online participation in the processes from many developing countries. The study concluded that there is negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the UNFCCC process, more minor government priorities regarding climate action, loss of traction of the process, and a challenge to achieve the Paris Agreement, with less significant support from the respondents from less developed countries. The findings suggest that urgent action is needed, to make up for the lost time, and place climate issues more prominently on the global agenda.
Allam, Zaheer; Sharifi, Ayyoob; Bibri, Simon E; Chabaud, Didier
Emerging Trends and Knowledge Structures of Smart Urban Governance Journal Article
In: Sustainability, vol. 14, iss. 9, 2022, ISBN: 2071-1050.
@article{Allam2022c,
title = {Emerging Trends and Knowledge Structures of Smart Urban Governance},
author = {Zaheer Allam and Ayyoob Sharifi and Simon E Bibri and Didier Chabaud},
doi = {10.3390/su14095275},
isbn = {2071-1050},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
urldate = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Sustainability},
volume = {14},
issue = {9},
abstract = {The concept of smart cities peaked in 2015, bringing an increased influx of ‘smart’ devices in the form of the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensors in cities. As a result, interest in smart urban governance has become more prevalent in administrative, organisational, and political circles. This is sustained by both local and global demands for an increased contribution to the goals of sustainability through urban governance processes in response to climate change urgencies. Cities generate up to 70% of global emissions, and in light of societal pressures for more inclusivity and democratic processes, the need for sound urban governance is merited. Further knowledge on the theme of smart urban governance is required to better understand the trends and knowledge structures and better assist policy design. Therefore, this study was undertaken to understand and map the evolution of the concept of smart urban governance through a bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques using VOSviewer. In total, 1897 articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database over 5 decades, from 1968 to 2021, and divided into three subperiods, namely 1978 to 2015, 2016 to 2019, and 2020 to early 2022. Results indicate that the overall emerging themes across the three periods highlight the need for citizen participation in urban policies, especially in relation to smart cities, and for sustained innovation for e-participation, e-governance, and policy frameworks. The results of this study can aid both researchers exploring the concept of urban governance and policy makers rendering more inclusive urban policies, especially those hosting technological and digital domains.},
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The concept of smart cities peaked in 2015, bringing an increased influx of ‘smart’ devices in the form of the Internet of Things (IoT) and sensors in cities. As a result, interest in smart urban governance has become more prevalent in administrative, organisational, and political circles. This is sustained by both local and global demands for an increased contribution to the goals of sustainability through urban governance processes in response to climate change urgencies. Cities generate up to 70% of global emissions, and in light of societal pressures for more inclusivity and democratic processes, the need for sound urban governance is merited. Further knowledge on the theme of smart urban governance is required to better understand the trends and knowledge structures and better assist policy design. Therefore, this study was undertaken to understand and map the evolution of the concept of smart urban governance through a bibliometric analysis and science mapping techniques using VOSviewer. In total, 1897 articles were retrieved from the Web of Science database over 5 decades, from 1968 to 2021, and divided into three subperiods, namely 1978 to 2015, 2016 to 2019, and 2020 to early 2022. Results indicate that the overall emerging themes across the three periods highlight the need for citizen participation in urban policies, especially in relation to smart cities, and for sustained innovation for e-participation, e-governance, and policy frameworks. The results of this study can aid both researchers exploring the concept of urban governance and policy makers rendering more inclusive urban policies, especially those hosting technological and digital domains.
Chreng, K; Lee, H S; Pradana, R P; Trong, T Q; Putra, I D G Arya; Nimiya, H
Imputation of missing values for generating typical meteorological year (TMY) with data decomposition and recurrent neural networks Journal Article
In: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 1007, iss. 1, pp. 12020, 2022, ISSN: 1755-1307.
@article{Chreng2022b,
title = {Imputation of missing values for generating typical meteorological year (TMY) with data decomposition and recurrent neural networks},
author = {K Chreng and H S Lee and R P Pradana and T Q Trong and I D G Arya Putra and H Nimiya},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1007/1/012020},
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year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
journal = {IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science},
volume = {1007},
issue = {1},
pages = {12020},
publisher = {IOP Publishing},
abstract = {Typical meteorological year (TMY) for a specific location is critical information when designing low-carbon and energy-saving buildings. However, in developing countries, long-term observations of weather are now readily available and even mixed with missing values. In this study, a nonlinear autoregressive (NAR) recurrent neural network model in combination with improved complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise (ICEEMDAN) method is demonstrated for treating the missing values in observed daily average air temperature at Bogor City in Indonesia. The prediction results for missing values indicate that the ICEEMDAN-NAR hybrid model performs very well with high accuracy when compared with the observed in the validation and model comparison phases. Particularly, the relatively lower frequency oscillation modes in observed data can be predicted well. Thus, this method can be used for relatively medium- and long-term prediction of missing values with respect to the given data/input period. critical to consider cities and buildings from the eyes of older people in society.},
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Typical meteorological year (TMY) for a specific location is critical information when designing low-carbon and energy-saving buildings. However, in developing countries, long-term observations of weather are now readily available and even mixed with missing values. In this study, a nonlinear autoregressive (NAR) recurrent neural network model in combination with improved complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise (ICEEMDAN) method is demonstrated for treating the missing values in observed daily average air temperature at Bogor City in Indonesia. The prediction results for missing values indicate that the ICEEMDAN-NAR hybrid model performs very well with high accuracy when compared with the observed in the validation and model comparison phases. Particularly, the relatively lower frequency oscillation modes in observed data can be predicted well. Thus, this method can be used for relatively medium- and long-term prediction of missing values with respect to the given data/input period. critical to consider cities and buildings from the eyes of older people in society.
Jeong, Jae-Soon; Woo, Seung-Buhm; Lee, Han S; Gu, Bon-Ho; Kim, Jong W; Song, Jin I
Baroclinic Effect on Inner-Port Circulation in a Macro-Tidal Estuary: A Case Study of Incheon North Port, Korea Journal Article
In: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, vol. 10, iss. 3, 2022, ISBN: 2077-1312.
@article{Jeong2022,
title = {Baroclinic Effect on Inner-Port Circulation in a Macro-Tidal Estuary: A Case Study of Incheon North Port, Korea},
author = {Jae-Soon Jeong and Seung-Buhm Woo and Han S Lee and Bon-Ho Gu and Jong W Kim and Jin I Song},
doi = {10.3390/jmse10030392},
isbn = {2077-1312},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-01-01},
urldate = {2022-01-01},
journal = {Journal of Marine Science and Engineering},
volume = {10},
issue = {3},
abstract = {This study investigated the flow patterns and affecting factors in the North Port of Incheon, South Korea, to understand the inner-port circulation characteristics by applying an unstructured grid finite volume community ocean model (FVCOM) together with a field survey. The FVCOM considered the tide, river discharge, surface winds, and atmospheric pressure with the highest resolution of 50 m around the port. The model results were validated with current velocity and salinity observations. In the main channel, the difference in salinity between the sea surface and bottom increased during the neap tide due to weakened tidal currents, thus strengthening the stratification. However, at the inner port, strong stratification was observed during spring tide as the near-surface freshwater from upstream of the estuary moved relatively farther south of the port than that during the neap tide. Freshwater flowed into the port during the flood current and was trapped in the semi-closed geometry of the inner port. The horizontal salinity gradient between the trapped fresher water in the port and saltier water in the main channel increased during the flood current. As a result, density-driven circulations associated with near-bed currents towards the port were maintained for more than 3 h after high tide. This result implies that the baroclinic effect, mainly due to the salinity gradient in the North Port, could significantly affect residual circulation at the inner harbor in a macro-tidal environment and the mass transport mechanism, such as sediment transport. In general, such enhanced baroclinic effects due to salinity and tides are not limited to the North Port and can have greater effects on inner-port circulation in other macro-tidal harbors that suffer from severe sedimentation problems.},
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This study investigated the flow patterns and affecting factors in the North Port of Incheon, South Korea, to understand the inner-port circulation characteristics by applying an unstructured grid finite volume community ocean model (FVCOM) together with a field survey. The FVCOM considered the tide, river discharge, surface winds, and atmospheric pressure with the highest resolution of 50 m around the port. The model results were validated with current velocity and salinity observations. In the main channel, the difference in salinity between the sea surface and bottom increased during the neap tide due to weakened tidal currents, thus strengthening the stratification. However, at the inner port, strong stratification was observed during spring tide as the near-surface freshwater from upstream of the estuary moved relatively farther south of the port than that during the neap tide. Freshwater flowed into the port during the flood current and was trapped in the semi-closed geometry of the inner port. The horizontal salinity gradient between the trapped fresher water in the port and saltier water in the main channel increased during the flood current. As a result, density-driven circulations associated with near-bed currents towards the port were maintained for more than 3 h after high tide. This result implies that the baroclinic effect, mainly due to the salinity gradient in the North Port, could significantly affect residual circulation at the inner harbor in a macro-tidal environment and the mass transport mechanism, such as sediment transport. In general, such enhanced baroclinic effects due to salinity and tides are not limited to the North Port and can have greater effects on inner-port circulation in other macro-tidal harbors that suffer from severe sedimentation problems.