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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-28 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02928-1

Wenjuan Li, Yumeng Jin, Hong Jin, Jian Kang

{"title":"Combined effects of thermal-acoustic-luminous environments on environmental and emotional perceptions in learning spaces in winter.","authors":"Wenjuan Li, Yumeng Jin, Hong Jin, Jian Kang","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02928-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02928-1","url":null,"abstract":"Learning spaces are the primary activity spaces for students' daily lives on campuses, and their thermal, luminous, and acoustic environments significantly affect users' comfort and emotional perception. To investigate the combined effects of thermal-luminous-acoustic environments on environmental and emotional perceptions in learning spaces and the relationship between environmental comfort and emotional perception, this study investigated the temperature, illumination, and sound pressure levels in a learning space in a severe cold city, selecting 27 different environmental conditions for controlled experiments. Results indicate that temperature affected subjective loudness and acoustic comfort, rating poorly in hotter environment. Illumination affected acoustic acceptability and was lower in brighter luminous environment. Additionally, temperature affected luminous sensation and visual comfort, with significantly poorer results in hotter environment. The sound pressure level affected luminous sensation, visual comfort, and luminous acceptability, and it was rated better in a moderately quiet sound environment. Overall comfort was affected by thermal, acoustic, and luminous environments, while the acoustic environment having the greatest effect. The overall comfort level was the highest at 22 °C, 35 dB, and 100 lx. Environmental factors also affected emotional perception, mainly affecting emotional valence. A significant correlation was noted between environmental and emotional perception, while acoustic comfort and overall comfort had the strongest correlation with emotional perception.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1725-1737"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A measurement-based framework integrating machine learning and morphological dynamics for outdoor thermal regulation. 一个基于测量的框架，集成了机器学习和形态动力学，用于室外热调节。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-21 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02921-8

Niloufar Alinasab, Negar Mohammadzadeh, Alireza Karimi, Rahmat Mohammadzadeh, Tamás Gál

{"title":"A measurement-based framework integrating machine learning and morphological dynamics for outdoor thermal regulation.","authors":"Niloufar Alinasab, Negar Mohammadzadeh, Alireza Karimi, Rahmat Mohammadzadeh, Tamás Gál","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02921-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02921-8","url":null,"abstract":"This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the interplay between machine learning (ML) models, morphological features, and outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) across three key indices: Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), Physiological Equivalent Temperature (PET), and Predicted Mean Vote (PMV). Based on a comprehensive field measurement for 173 urban canyons, proper dataset for summer outdoor thermal condition was provided. Concurrently, six distinct ML models were evaluated and optimized using Bayesian optimization (BO) technique, considering performance indicators like weighted accuracy, F1-Score, precision, and recall. Notable trends emerged, with the CatBoost Classifier demonstrating superior performance in UTCI prediction, the Random Forest classifier excelling in PET estimation, and the XGBoost Classifier achieving optimal PMV prediction. Furthermore, the study delved into the influence of morphological features on OTC, prioritizing factors using SHAP values. Results consistently identified 90-degree orientation, street width, and 180-degree orientation as pivotal factors influencing OTC, with varying degrees of sensitivity across different classifications of thermal stress. Analysis of binary SHAP values unveiled intricate relationships between urban features and OTC indices, emphasizing the critical influence of street orientation on regulating outdoor thermal environments for UTCI and PET scenarios. Surprisingly, street width emerged as the foremost influential factor within the PMV index, challenging established trends and highlighting the complexity of thermal comfort modeling. Additionally, current research delineates the multifaceted impact of street width on microclimate dynamics, enriching our understanding of urban thermal dynamics and emphasizing its role in mitigating thermal stress within urban environments.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1645-1662"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12179017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessing thermo-physiological effects of different tree species within the inner regions of the urban canyon; confronting in-situ extreme heat stress in Istanbul during the El-Niño summer of 2023. 城市峡谷内不同树种的热生理效应评价在2023年El-Niño夏季在伊斯坦布尔面临原位极端热应力。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-23 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02922-7

Elif Nur Sarı, Andre Santos Nouri, Mert Ekşi, Andreas Matzarakis

{"title":"Assessing thermo-physiological effects of different tree species within the inner regions of the urban canyon; confronting in-situ extreme heat stress in Istanbul during the El-Niño summer of 2023.","authors":"Elif Nur Sarı, Andre Santos Nouri, Mert Ekşi, Andreas Matzarakis","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02922-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02922-7","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the impact of street morphology and tree species on thermal comfort in Istanbul during the July 2023 El Niño event, focusing on worst-case scenarios. Field measurements were conducted in the most common street morphologies and compared with data obtained from meteorological stations (MS). Subsequently, the influence of tree presence were evaluated for the measured streets, and PET assessments were conducted by incorporating fisheye photographs of the most common tree species in the region into the SVF calculations. The results indicate that EW-oriented streets, particularly the Left Lateral, experience beyond extreme heat stress due to extended sun exposure. PET results from MS were inconsistent with local conditions. The analysis of Platanus orientalis, Populus canadensis, and Robinia pseudoacacia on PET in different street orientations showed reductions of 5-6 °C, particularly for the first two species during morning and midday. This equates to a PET reduction from Beyond extreme heat stress (I) to Extreme heat stress, for heat stress beyond 41 °C. Although this reduction is significant, tree shade had limited impact under such extreme heat. The study found that trees on the left side were more effective when placed on one side, while the right side provided stronger cooling when trees were on both sides in both E-W and N-S streets. Additionally, during the El Niño period, the influence of street morphology on thermal comfort in 'Csa' climates begins to reflect the conditions of 'BWh' climates, with higher levels of heat stress. As climate change continues to intensify, these extreme heat conditions may become typical in the future.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1663-1686"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12178992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958194","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Combined influence of fluctuations in the environmental conditions and space weather on the chrono-periodic system in cardiovascular pathology. 环境条件和空间天气波动对心血管病理时周期系统的综合影响。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02918-3

Hamlet G Hayrapetyan, Ashot A Chilingarian, Lyusya A Babayan, John K Karapetyan, Hrachya A Vardanyan, Narine A Gasparyan, Naira Kh Atoyan, Victoria H Vardanyan, Ruzanna G Paronikyan

{"title":"Combined influence of fluctuations in the environmental conditions and space weather on the chrono-periodic system in cardiovascular pathology.","authors":"Hamlet G Hayrapetyan, Ashot A Chilingarian, Lyusya A Babayan, John K Karapetyan, Hrachya A Vardanyan, Narine A Gasparyan, Naira Kh Atoyan, Victoria H Vardanyan, Ruzanna G Paronikyan","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02918-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02918-3","url":null,"abstract":"This review aims to explore the impact of natural environmental factors on human health and cardiovascular pathology. The precise ways in which complex life forms adapted to these factors remain unclear. However, it is known that Homo sapiens evolved cardiovascular and neurological systems, which generate electromagnetic fields as part of their function. It is still uncertain how the human body may have utilized external electromagnetic fields to regulate its processes. Additionally, we will discuss the mechanisms related to environmental factors that may have influenced evolutionary pathways. This review paper also examines the impact of oscillations in natural environmental factors on human chrono-periodic systems. The human body is influenced by various fluctuations in both external and internal factors, some of which can potentially disrupt homeostasis. Animals and humans have the ability to anticipate external signal. The chrono-periodic system of the human body is responsible for this \"premonition\". It would be incorrect to assume that specific reactions to each stimulus were fully developed and fixed during evolution. Except for genetic defects, it is unlikely that the human body evolved to have fixed pathological reactions, as this would contradict the principles of natural selection. Therefore, all typical responses of the human body to stimuli should be considered physiological, meaning they are adaptive.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1507-1516"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143955106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of hive configuration on internal temperature and pollen foraging in a semi-arid region. 半干旱区蜂房形态对内部温度和花粉觅食的影响。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02931-6

Pablo Neyen Bourrel, Emanuel Caluva, Carina Requina, Juan Juricich, Paula Gerlo, Sebastian Avila, Geronimo Galvani

{"title":"Impact of hive configuration on internal temperature and pollen foraging in a semi-arid region.","authors":"Pablo Neyen Bourrel, Emanuel Caluva, Carina Requina, Juan Juricich, Paula Gerlo, Sebastian Avila, Geronimo Galvani","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02931-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02931-6","url":null,"abstract":"The health of honey bee colonies is under threat from numerous factors, particularly thermal events intensified by climate change. In specific regions, beekeeping is undergoing continuous adaptation to enhance productivity and align with local environmental characteristics. An alternative technique to the traditional Langstroth hive (SH) is the stacked nucs method (NH), which involves managing colonies in a smaller space than the standard 10-frame hive. In the presence of immature stages, internal temperature must be adequately controlled by workers hence the description of thermal dynamics would facilitate understanding the development of colonies with different beekeeping methodologies. In an apiary located in Mendoza (32° 41' 05.3\" S, 68° 39' 22.4\" W) the internal temperature of the brood area and lateral wall in the hives were monitored during the season of honey production. We describe the frequency of exposition to non-optimal temperature range for brood and flight activity of pollen collection. The mean of internal temperature in SH was 33.2 °C and 34.1 °C in NH. The thermal range was between 2.4 and 3.1 °C in the brood area, being significantly elevated in the colony formation period. The lateral temperature values showed the exposure to thermal extremes indicating overheating in hives with reduced space. Pollen foraging was similar with a decrease in activity as noon approached in both types of hives. The temperature above or below the optimal range was discussed according to the hourly pattern, heat waves, and seasonal schedule by the beekeeper's management in a semi-arid region.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1769-1779"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143951755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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"Island" steppes and climate continentality Northeast Asia. “岛屿”草原与东北亚气候大陆性。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-28 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02929-0

Arkady V Alfimov, Daniil J Berman

{"title":"\"Island\" steppes and climate continentality Northeast Asia.","authors":"Arkady V Alfimov, Daniil J Berman","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02929-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02929-0","url":null,"abstract":"Representations of Pleistocene cryophyte steppe periods as well as of the climate of modern Northeast Asia are associated with high continentality of climate. To what extent and in what way the distribution of steppe landscapes in the past and modern isolated steppe centers is associated with climate continentality has not been specifically studied yet. In this paper, the basins of the upper reaches of neighboring rivers, the Indigirka and Kolyma, are considered as a model. In the first basin steppe communities on the southern slopes of the valleys occupy an important place in the landscape, on a background of permafrost larch and Siberian dwarf pine communities. In the upper Kolyma River and further north, east and south, the area of steppe communities and diversity of steppe plants and invertebrates decreases sharply. A comparison of 28 characteristics of temperature regime, humidity and climate continentality indices revealed that the differences between the aforementioned regions are reliable and substantial only in winter. It cannot be excluded that the extensive distribution of steppe associations in the headwaters of the Indigirka is influenced by factors other than climate, such as the distinctive biogeochemical characteristics of the territory. The analysis of seasonal indicators of continentality may prove to be an important factor in the understanding of the climatic causes of past tundra-steppe dominance in the Northeast Asia.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1739-1751"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Tree-ring blue-intensity reconstruction of the April-September maximum temperature in the Greater Caucasus region of Georgia since 1780 CE. 1780年以来格鲁吉亚大高加索地区4 - 9月最高温度的树轮蓝强度重建。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-30 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02930-7

Zulfiyor Bakhtiyorov, Feng Chen, Youping Chen, Shijie Wang, Heli Zhang, Mao Hu, Weipeng Yue, Sharifjon Habibulloev, Giorgi Kavtaradze, Oimahmad Rahmonov, Ekaterina Dolgova, Marina Gurskaya, Leonid Agafonov, Adam Khan, Hui Tao

{"title":"Tree-ring blue-intensity reconstruction of the April-September maximum temperature in the Greater Caucasus region of Georgia since 1780 CE.","authors":"Zulfiyor Bakhtiyorov, Feng Chen, Youping Chen, Shijie Wang, Heli Zhang, Mao Hu, Weipeng Yue, Sharifjon Habibulloev, Giorgi Kavtaradze, Oimahmad Rahmonov, Ekaterina Dolgova, Marina Gurskaya, Leonid Agafonov, Adam Khan, Hui Tao","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02930-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02930-7","url":null,"abstract":"The April-September maximum temperature in the Greater Caucasus region of Georgia has undergone notable changes, yet extended reconstructions remain scarce. We collected 40 Pinus sylvestris cores from Bakuriani and extracted their blue-intensity (BI) signals, which capture latewood density closely linked to high-season temperature. After chemical treatment and high-resolution scanning, we employed correlation analyses to identify the seasonal temperature signal in BI. Then, we used a linear regression model-validated by local instrumental records from 1950-2020-to reconstruct April-September temperatures back to 1780 CE. Additional superposed epoch analysis tested the reconstruction's responsiveness to significant volcanic eruptions and solar variability. Our reconstruction strongly correlates with observed data (r = 0.72, p < 0.001), revealing significant warming trends alongside cooling events linked to volcanic aerosols and low solar activity in recent decades. Spatial analyses confirm that the BI-derived temperature variations align well with broader regional climate patterns. Furthermore, CMIP6-based projections under high-emission scenarios suggest possible warming of up to 8.75°C by 2100, highlighting the severity of future climate risks in the region. By integrating BI data, linear regression techniques, and superposed epoch analysis, this research demonstrates the effectiveness of tree-ring proxies in capturing both anthropogenic and natural drivers of climate variability. The resulting 240-year temperature record provides valuable insights into historical climate dynamics, refines model predictions, and underscores the importance of localised, high-resolution data for adaptation planning in the Greater Caucasus region.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1753-1768"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143958689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effectiveness of a 3-week spa therapy on the 6-month mobility and functional ability of patients with knee osteoarthritis: the ANGELLO randomized controlled trial. 为期3周的水疗治疗对膝关节骨关节炎患者6个月的活动能力和功能能力的影响：ANGELLO随机对照试验。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02927-2

Romain Forestier, Françoise Debiais, Natacha Michel, Romain Schueller, Christine Juhel

{"title":"The effectiveness of a 3-week spa therapy on the 6-month mobility and functional ability of patients with knee osteoarthritis: the ANGELLO randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Romain Forestier, Françoise Debiais, Natacha Michel, Romain Schueller, Christine Juhel","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02927-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02927-2","url":null,"abstract":"Spa therapy is a potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The primary objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to investigate the effectiveness of a 3-week spa therapy intervention on the 6-month change in function (mobility and functional ability) of KOA patients. Secondary objectives examined the effectiveness of the intervention on KOA-related pain, stiffness, overall symptoms severity, and patient's quality of life. Community-dwelling adults, aged 50-80 years-old with KOA were randomized to spa therapy intervention or control (usual care) group. The primary outcome measure was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) function subscale. Other outcome measures were the WOMAC pain subscale and a pain visual analog scale, the WOMAC stiffness subscale, the WOMAC total scores, the EQ-5D-3 L for quality-of-life, and patient reported outcomes. Among the 173 individuals randomized, 145 (n = 74 in spa therapy, mean age 67.5 ± 6.4, 67.6% women; n = 71 in controls, mean age 68.3 ± 6.7, 64.8% women) were analyzed. A significant between-group mean difference of 11.7 points in the WOMAC function subscale, favoring the spa therapy group, was found at six months follow-up (primary outcome measure). The intervention was effective in significantly improving most secondary outcomes, including the WOMAC stiffness, pain (and pain visual analog scale) and total scores, as well as the minimum clinically meaningful changes in KOA symptoms, and patient's quality of life. Improvements were achieved during the intervention period and remained significant over the 6-month follow-up. This work demonstrated the effectiveness of spa therapy in KOA treatment.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1715-1724"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12178974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A model for assessing the urban heat Island effect in urban regeneration areas: case of mamak and the north ankara. 城市更新地区城市热岛效应的评估模型：以马马克和安卡拉北部为例。

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-04 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02908-5

Mehtap Ozenen Kavlak, Muzeyyen Anil Senyel Kurkcuoglu, Alper Cabuk, Saye Nihan Cabuk, Mehmet Cetin

{"title":"A model for assessing the urban heat Island effect in urban regeneration areas: case of mamak and the north ankara.","authors":"Mehtap Ozenen Kavlak, Muzeyyen Anil Senyel Kurkcuoglu, Alper Cabuk, Saye Nihan Cabuk, Mehmet Cetin","doi":"10.1007/s00484-025-02908-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00484-025-02908-5","url":null,"abstract":"Urban regeneration, which aims to provide increased sustainability in terms of higher quality urban environment and better urban livability, has been on the agenda in Türkiye. Ankara, the capital city, has long faced uncontrolled development of squatter areas due to rural-to-urban migration, resulting in critical structural problems, including low-quality constructions, poor infrastructure, and insufficient urban services. Urban regeneration has been presented as a solution to those problems. This study investigates whether urban regeneration provides environmental benefits in terms of mitigating urban heat islands (UHI). Two large-scale urban regeneration areas in Ankara, the New Mamak Urban Regeneration Project (NMURP) and the North Ankara Urban Regeneration Project (NAURP), are anaylzed, both of which have been undergoing transformation more than a decade. Landsat 5 and Landsat 8 satellite images were used to detect the land use-based changes in the surface UHI, based on UHIER index, between 2005 and 2022, CORINE datasets were utilized for land use classification in the study areas for comparison. The results show that UHI values decreased in entire project areas due to removal of squatter settlements and partial completion of the transformation. However, when the local variations are observed, it is concluded that UHI values increased in already transformed sites as a result of high built-up densities, where complex cultivation pattern is replaced by urban fabric in NMURP, agriculture and construction sites replaced by urban fabric, natural grasslands replaced by road network and urban fabric, and urban fabric is replaced by urban green areas and construction sites in NAURP.","PeriodicalId":588,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Biometeorology","volume":" ","pages":"1517-1528"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12179009/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143778694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"地球科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effectiveness of balneotherapy in neuropathic complaints; fact or myth? 按摩疗法治疗神经性疾患的疗效观察事实还是神话？

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International Journal of Biometeorology Pub Date : 2025-07-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-10 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-025-02916-5

Taner Dandinoglu, Erkan Kaya

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