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{"title":"Comparative Analysis of PM10 Emission Rates from Controlled and Uncontrolled Cement Silos in Concrete Batching Facilities","authors":"Ahmed El-Said Rady, M. Beheary, M. El-Metwally, A. Zahran","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.122004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.122004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the Level of Pollutants in the ICS Location Area","authors":"Sokhna Die Ka Dia, Issa Samb, Ousmane Niass, Thaddée Adiouma Seck, Gorgui Ka","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.123006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.123006","url":null,"abstract":"The present study deals with the analysis of the level of pollution found in the area where the Chemical Industries of Senegal (ICS) is located. The results of various field surveys and physicochemical analyses show a high exposure of sulphur and phosphate. This study aims to define abatement strategies to reduce the effects of pollution in the area where ICS is located and mitigate the harmful impacts to the health of the population by creating a system to inform the population of the level of concentration of pollutants in the environment. This will allow the different targets to understand pollution, its manifestations and its effects on health and the environment, prevention, participation in the limitation of pollutant emissions and the formation of eco-citizens sensitive to the issue of environmental pollution of ICS.","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135550846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of Meteorological Parameters in COVID-19 Pandemic Waves in Delhi, India","authors":"Deepak Gupta, Xiaoli Duan","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.122002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.122002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Improved Cookstoves on the Level of Household Exposure to CO and PM_2.5 in Sub-Saharan Cities: The Case of the City of Ouagadougou","authors":"Lucmane Koala, Kayaba Haro, O. Coulibaly, Bernard Nana, Issoufou Ouarma, Edwige Ouedraogo, T. Daho, O. Sanogo, A. Béré","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.122003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.122003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exposure to Automobile Pollutants and Sperm Quality among Mechanics in Brazzaville (Congo)","authors":"Rancia Colombe Diakouka Diambalou, Presley Jeanel Ibrahim M’sengui Dzamba, Moïse Doria Kaya-Ongoto, Ange Antoine Abena","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.124008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.124008","url":null,"abstract":"Atmospheric pollution is today at the heart of all debates because of its potentially harmful effects on the environment, the climate, and human health; it currently constitutes a real public health problem. However, the increase in infertility around the world has led scientists to look for a link between air pollution and fertility. This study consisted of evaluating the short-term influence of automobile pollution on the semen parameters of mechanics in Brazzaville. A cross-sectional, analytical, prospective study between two groups (G1, exposed people and G2, unexposed people) was carried out in Brazzaville on 228 patients, i.e., G1 with 76 subjects and G2 with 152 subjects, between June 2020 and September 2022, a period of 27 months, in order to evaluate, on the one hand, the quality of sperm in men exposed to automobile pollution according to WHO recommendations and, on the other hand, the quality of the air by a colorimetric method, punctual on a Dräger tube coupled with a Dräger Accuro pump. The concentrations of automotive pollutants measured (CO, CO2, NO2, SO2) during this study were all above the 2021 air quality standards required by WHO. These results made it possible to establish a statistically significant link between air pollution and abnormal spermogram parameters, notably mobility, count, and morphology for the spermocytogram. Exposures to automobile pollutants can influence sperm quality, which is consistent with the results of our study. We observed an alteration in the morphology, mobility, and concentration of spermatozoa.","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135705555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"June to October Aerosol Optical Depth over the Arctic at Various Spatial and Temporal Scales in MODIS, MAIAC, CALIOP and GOES Data","authors":"N. Mölders, M. Friberg","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.121001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.121001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outlier Detection of Air Quality for Two Indian Urban Cities Using Functional Data Analysis","authors":"M. Ahmad, Weihu Cheng, Zhao Xu, A. Kalam","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.123005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.123005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling Citizens’ Perceptions, Attitudes, and Behaviors towards Air Quality: Insights from a Survey in the Po Basin Area","authors":"Marco Ottolenghi, Michele Bartolomei, Duccio Tosi, Niccolò Maria Todaro","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2023.124007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2023.124007","url":null,"abstract":"Air pollution has far-reaching environmental and social consequences, requiring the active participation of individual citizens in improving air quality by means of emission-reducing behaviors. This research examines the relationship between citizens’ knowledge, perceptions of air quality, attitudes towards policy measures, and intentions to adopt environmentally-friendly behaviors to combat air pollution. A comprehensive survey is conducted among a representative sample from seven regions in the Po basin area: Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont, Province of Tren-to, Valle d’Aosta, and Veneto. The survey aims at profiling participants based on their level of information, perceptions of air pollution, and attitudes towards emission-reducing behaviors. Cluster analysis identifies meaningful differences among citizen groups in terms of their awareness and intentions to engage in specific behaviors. Four distinct clusters emerge, each characterized by varying levels of willingness to embrace pro-environmental behaviors and support air quality improvement initiatives. By examining these profiles, the study uncovers patterns in citizens’ awareness, concerns, and acceptance of environmentally-friendly practices. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers to develop targeted interventions, policies, and communication strategies.","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135313890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Environmental Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Exposure and Pro-Inflammatory Activity on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in US Adults.","authors":"Shweta Srivastava","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2022.112003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2022.112003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed due to natural and anthropogenic activities and known for their potential impact and persistence in the environment. PAHs exposure has been linked to cause adverse health effect including lung cancer, heart conditions and genetic mutations. The understanding of metabolic effects of PAHs exposure is less clear especially in the presence of pro-inflammatory stress like alcoholism or diabetes. The aim of this article is to understand the metabolic effects of PAHs exposure on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) by analyzing the clinical biomarkers data retrieved from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, Center for Disease Control (CDC NHANES) (2015-16). This study has also accessed the interactive impact of PAHs and other proinflammatory factors, like alcohol intake on the metabolic syndrome on T2DM. We investigated urinary levels of hydroxylated PAHs metabolites (OH-PAHs) along with demographic, clinical and laboratory data. Generalize linear model Univariate factorial ANOVA was used to evaluate the group differences in the demographics, PAH exposure, drinking patterns, clinical data, and biomarker levels. Linear regression model was used to analyze the association of biomarkers, PAH exposure and drinking data. Multivariable regression model was used for multi-independent model to assess comorbidity association and their effect sizes on the clinical outcomes. The results indicated that BMI (p = 0.002), and age (≤0.001) are independent demographic risk factors for T2DM in high PAHs exposure. Acute proinflammatory activity characterized by CRP, is augmented by elevated monocyte levels (p ≤ 0.001) and stepwise addition of 1-Hydroxynapthelene (p = 0.005), and 2-Hydroxynapthelene (p = 0.001) independently. Prevalence of highest average drinks over time is observed in the high PAHs exposure; with males drinking almost twice compared to females in highly exposed population. Pathway response of T2DM shows sexual dimorphism; with males showing association with triglycerides (p ≤ 0.001), and females with CRP (p = 0.015) independently with HbA1C. The arrangement of CRP, absolute monocyte levels, serum triglycerides and average drinks over time predict the HbA1C levels (adjusted R² = 0.226, p ≤ 0.001) in individuals with high PAHs exposure. Findings from this investigation support the pathological role of high exposure of PAHs in the exacerbation of metabolic disorder syndrome involving T2DM. Sexual dimorphism is reflected in alcohol drinking, with males drinking more in the high PAHs exposure group. Alcohol drinking as an independent factor was associated with the T2DM indicator, HbA1C in individuals with high PAHs exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"11 2","pages":"29-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9283753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40529821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Life-Cycle Impact Assessment of Air Emissions from a Cement Production Plant in Cambodia","authors":"Chanto Chea, P. Ket, Long Taing, Sela Kong, Dalin Um, Chanreaksmey Taing, Chanmoly Or, Srean Aun, Leakhena Hang","doi":"10.4236/ojap.2022.114007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/ojap.2022.114007","url":null,"abstract":"Cement industrial emissions account for 32% of air pollution in Cambodia. With that in mind, we examined the environmental impact of Cambodia’s cement industry and identified ways that it could reduce air pollution. The study focused on raw material extraction and preparation, calcination, and cement preparation. Data for the life-cycle inventory were provided by the Kampot Cement Plant. Air emissions were assessed using EMEP/EEA and IPCC criteria, and the impact assessment used ReCiPe (2016). The baseline analysis revealed that calcination contributed the most air pollutants, so mitigation scenarios focused on alternative fuels only during the calcination stage of cement production: 1) 100% coal (S1); 2) 93% coal and 7% biomass (S2); 3) 85% coal and 15% biomass (S3); 4) 70% coal and 30% biomass (S4); and 5) 50% coal and 50% biomass (S5). The results","PeriodicalId":93802,"journal":{"name":"Open journal of air pollution","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70572298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}