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Individual and Environmental Risk Factors for COVID-19 Mortality in Elderly in 7 European University Hospitals 欧洲7所大学医院中老年人COVID-19死亡率的个体和环境危险因素
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.137032
T. Bourdrel, L'eo Zabrocki, N. Compté, B. Bravenboer, Romain Decours, H. Pélerin, L. Decker, Laurence Le Jumeau de Kergaradec, M. Lilamand, C. R. Baudron, B. Fougère, Rachid Mahmoudi, B. Schorr, G. Kaltenbach, T. Vogel, Vincent-Henri Puech, F. Blanc, M. Bind
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Analysis of the Solid Contents of Toothpastes Available in UAE (United Arab Emirates) Markets 在阿联酋(阿拉伯联合酋长国)市场上销售的牙膏固体含量分析
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.137034
Marim Elkashlan, V. Poulose, R. Habib, Obaida Karabala, Afnan Aldhanhani, Maryam Shakir, Heba Shaath, T. Ramachandran, A. Mourad, F. Hamed, Ruwaya Al Kendi, T. Thiemann
In order to find out whether any toothpastes commercially available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) carry microplastic content in form of plastic microbeads, the filterable solid contents of 31 toothpastes from UAE markets and 2 toothpastes imported from Syria were analyzed. FT-IR studies of the solids revealed that the major solid components were hydrated silica and calcium carbonate, where the individual toothpaste product exhibited either one or the other as the dominant constituent. Titrimetric analysis of the alkalinity of the ash of the toothpastes was carried out. The solids, ashed at 600˚C were subjected to FT-IR and EDS (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopic) analysis. The ash of some of the products was shown to have TiO 2 and Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 as minor components. Mostly organic dyes were used as colorants; however, iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ) was also found. Importantly, none of the toothpastes carried any solid microplastic particles. Only 3 toothpastes carried microbeads at all, which were made of either silica or microcrystalline cellulose. This finding indicates that toothpastes, at least in the UAE, are no longer a significant source of microplastic in the environment. The results were compared to a toothpaste bought through the internet with a formulation from 2014, which exhibited polythene microplastic at 1.31 ± 0.39 w% of the filterable solid content.
为查明在阿拉伯联合酋长国(UAE)市售的牙膏是否含有塑料微珠形式的微塑料含量,我们分析了从阿联酋市场进口的31种牙膏和从叙利亚进口的2种牙膏的可过滤固体含量。固体的FT-IR研究表明,主要的固体成分是水合二氧化硅和碳酸钙,其中个别牙膏产品显示其中一种或另一种作为主要成分。对牙膏灰分的碱度进行了滴定分析。用FT-IR和EDS(能量色散x射线光谱)分析了在600℃下灰化的固体。结果表明,部分产品的灰分中含有少量的二氧化钛和碳酸钙。主要使用有机染料作为着色剂;然而,也发现了氧化铁(fe2o3)。重要的是,所有牙膏都不含任何固体微塑料颗粒。只有3种牙膏含有由二氧化硅或微晶纤维素制成的微珠。这一发现表明,至少在阿联酋,牙膏不再是环境中微塑料的重要来源。结果与2014年通过互联网购买的配方牙膏进行了比较,该配方显示聚乙烯微塑料占可过滤固体含量的1.31±0.39 w%。
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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Soil and Edible Vegetables Grown in Compost from Unknown Sources in Al-Jiftlik, Palestine 巴勒斯坦Al-Jiftlik未知来源堆肥种植的土壤和食用蔬菜重金属浓度评价
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.131007
Mohammed Bawwab, Ahmad A. Qutob, Mahmoud Khatib, Husam Malassa, A. Shawahna, M. Qutob
The use of compost as a fertilizer has been widely used in many countries. However, compost that contains heavy metals can transfer these metals to soils and plants (vegetables). This study investigates the concentrations of metals in soil and edible vegetables that were fertilized by polluted unknown compost in Al-Jiftlik region (Palestine). The source of the compost is the autocratic dumping sites of the Israeli settlements. The compost is distributed free of charge to the Palestinian farmers. The concentrations of Ba, Cu, Pb, Th, Se, Mn, Co and As in the contaminated farms were measured. Vegetables include: Eggplant, Corn, Bell Pepper, Cucumber and Marrow. Metals availability as well as the pH, was also examined in the soil samples. Normal farms that did not use this unknown compost were used as a reference. The concentrations of Ba, Cu, Pb, Th, Se, Mn, Co and As in soil and vegetables in the polluted farms were above the WHO limits. Barium concentrations in the vegetables were ranged from 1.00 mg/kg to 0.453 mg/kg. It is high when compared to WHO limit of 0.3 mg/kg. Copper concentrations in the vegetables were ranged from 63.84 mg/kg to 50.53 mg/kg. It is high when compared to WHO limit of 40 mg/kg. Lead concentrations in the vegetables were ranged from 1.00 mg/kg to 0.453 mg/kg. Lead concentration is high when compared to WHO limit of 0.3 mg/kg. Thallium concentrations in the vegetables were ranged from 2.99 mg/kg to 1.22 mg/kg. Thallium concentration is high when compared to WHO limit of 0.3 mg/kg. Selenium concentrations in the vegetables were ranged from 0.550 mg/kg to 0.348 mg/kg. It is high when How to cite this paper: Bawwab, M., Qutob, A., Al Khatib, M., Malassa, H., Shawahna, A. and Qutob, M. (2022) Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentrations in Soil and Edible Vegetables Grown in Compost from Unknown Sources in Al-Jiftlik, Palestine. Journal of Environmental Protection, 13, 112-125. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2022.131007 Received: November 4, 2021 Accepted: January 14, 2022 Published: January 17, 2022 Copyright © 2022 by author(s) and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
在许多国家,堆肥作为肥料已被广泛使用。然而,含有重金属的堆肥会将这些金属转移到土壤和植物(蔬菜)中。本研究调查了在Al-Jiftlik地区(巴勒斯坦)使用受污染的未知堆肥施肥的土壤和可食用蔬菜中的金属浓度。堆肥的来源是以色列定居点的专制垃圾场。这些堆肥免费分发给巴勒斯坦农民。测定了污染农田中Ba、Cu、Pb、Th、Se、Mn、Co和As的浓度。蔬菜包括:茄子、玉米、甜椒、黄瓜和骨髓。土壤样品中的金属可用性和pH值也进行了检测。没有使用这种未知堆肥的普通农场被用作参考。污染农场土壤和蔬菜中Ba、Cu、Pb、Th、Se、Mn、Co、As的含量均超过WHO标准。蔬菜中的钡浓度为1.00 mg/kg ~ 0.453 mg/kg。与世界卫生组织0.3毫克/公斤的限值相比,这是很高的。蔬菜中铜的含量在63.84 ~ 50.53 mg/kg之间。与世卫组织40毫克/公斤的限值相比,这是很高的。蔬菜中的铅浓度从1.00 mg/kg到0.453 mg/kg不等。与世界卫生组织0.3毫克/公斤的限制相比,铅浓度很高。蔬菜中铊的浓度为2.99 ~ 1.22 mg/kg。与世界卫生组织0.3毫克/公斤的限制相比,铊浓度很高。蔬菜中硒含量为0.550 ~ 0.348 mg/kg。Bawwab, M., Qutob, A., Al Khatib, M., Malassa, H., Shawahna, A.和Qutob, M.(2022)巴勒斯坦Al- jiftlik未知来源堆肥中土壤和食用蔬菜重金属浓度的评价。环境保护学报,13,112-125。https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2022.131007收稿日期:2021年11月4日收稿日期:2022年1月14日出版日期:2022年1月17日版权所有©2022 by作者和Scientific Research Publishing Inc。本作品采用知识共享署名国际许可协议(CC BY 4.0)。http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Readiness of Healthcare Facilities to Implement Onsite Healthcare Waste Management Protocols and Incineration Guidelines in Tanzania 坦桑尼亚医疗设施准备实施现场医疗废物管理协议和焚烧准则
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.1311058
S. Manyele, H. Anicetus, Michael Habtu, K. Massa, Mahir Said, J. Saria, G. Saguti, Zablon Yoti
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Drought Forecasting: A Bibliometric Analysis and Future Research Directions 干旱预测:文献计量学分析与未来研究方向
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.1312061
Rodrigue B. W. Vodounon, Henoc Soude, O. Mamadou
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Meta-Study of Particulate Detection Losses on Radioactive Air Sample Filters 放射性空气样本过滤器颗粒检测损失的元研究
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.138037
J. Barnett, Hunter Z. Edwards
Several mathematical relationships between air sample filter mass loading and the correlated analytical self-absorption factor were developed using data from other published research in this meta-study. Gross-alpha and -beta ap-plications are addressed for this research. As filter media becomes loaded with particulate matter, there is potential for measurement losses due to self-absorption by mass loading. Components contributing to absorption include particulate dust, radioactive particulates, and filter material. Standards indicate a correction factor should be used when the penetration of radioactive material into the collection media or self-absorption of radiation by the material collected would reduce the detection rate by more than 5%. Previously, losses due to self-absorption have been reported up to 100% over a range up to ~10 mg·cm −2 mass loading. These absorption losses then can be used to determine a correction factor for sample results. For low mass loadings (e.g., ≤0.1 mg·cm −2 ) corrections factors in the 0.85 - 1 range have been recommended and used, while at higher mass loadings nearer to 10 mg·cm −2 correction factors closer to 0 (representing near 100% losses) are used. Based on data from published studies, the different methods for relating percent loss due to self-absorption to mass loading include linear, exponential, quadrati c, and trinomial derived functions. Where applicable, both forced zero and non-forced zero results were evaluated. From the derived functions evaluated, the trinomial function provided the best fit. Once the sample filter mass loading is known, the trinomial function can be applied to estimate losses and the corresponding self-absorption factor. When applied to routine operating conditions for radiological facility stacks monitored of an air sample when the sample-specific mass loading is determined. The application of no correction factor when the ANSI/HPS N13.1-2021 guidance of a 5% threshold for loss is not reached with typical stack sample mass loadings may be reasonable in high-efficiency particulate air filtered systems. For simplicity, it would be conservative in assigning the self-absorption correction factor at the 5% threshold (i.e., 0.95) for general uses but in cases of heavy mass loading to calculate the factor.
利用本meta研究中其他已发表研究的数据,建立了空气样品过滤器质量负荷与相关分析自吸收因子之间的几个数学关系。总α和β应用程序解决了这项研究。当过滤介质加载颗粒物质时,由于质量加载的自吸收,存在测量损失的可能性。有助于吸收的成分包括微粒粉尘、放射性微粒和过滤材料。标准指出,当放射性物质渗透到收集介质中或被收集的材料自身吸收辐射会使检出率降低5%以上时,应使用修正系数。在此之前,据报道,在~10 mg·cm−2质量载荷范围内,自吸收造成的损耗高达100%。这些吸收损失可用来确定样品结果的校正因子。对于低质量负载(例如,≤0.1 mg·cm - 2),建议使用0.85 - 1范围内的校正因子,而在接近10 mg·cm - 2的较高质量负载时,则使用接近0的校正因子(表示接近100%的损耗)。根据已发表的研究数据,将自吸收损失百分比与质量负载联系起来的不同方法包括线性、指数、二次和三叉衍生函数。在适用的情况下,评估了强制零和非强制零的结果。从推导函数的评价来看,三叉函数提供了最佳的拟合。一旦样本滤波器的质量载荷已知,就可以应用三项式函数来估计损耗和相应的自吸收因子。当确定样品特定质量负荷时,应用于监测空气样品的放射设施堆栈的常规操作条件。当典型的堆样质量负载未达到5%损失阈值的ANSI/HPS N13.1-2021指南时,在高效微粒空气过滤系统中应用无校正因子可能是合理的。为简单起见,在一般情况下,将自吸收校正因子指定为5%阈值(即0.95)是保守的,但在重质量负载的情况下计算该因子。
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Investigation of the Radiological Risk of Farmlands and the Transfer Factor from Soil to Crops in Jalingo and Wukari L.G.A of Taraba State, Nigeria 尼日利亚塔拉巴州Jalingo和Wukari L.G.A农田辐射风险及土壤向作物转移因子调查
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.131001
A. A. Tyovenda, J. A. Ocheje, S. Terver, Effiong U. Uttah
The activity concentrations of radionuclides, absorbed dose rate, excess lifetime cancer risk, and soil-to-plant transfer factor have been evaluated in soil and crop samples from Jalingo and Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. The activity concentrations were determined with the aid of High Purity Germanium detector. The absorbed dose and excess lifetime cancer risk were evaluated and forecasted for 60 years using the ResRad off-site model. The average activity concentration of 40 K, 232 Th, and 238 U in the soil samples were 633.13, 141.15, and 71.20 Bq∙kg −1 respectively, for the Jalingo study area, and while that of the Wukari study area was; 199.21, 87.23, and 25.37 Bq∙kg −1 respectively. The average soil-to-plant transfer factors for 40 K, 232 Th, and 238 U were 0.51, 0.10, and 0.27 respectively for the Jalingo study area while that of Wukari are 0.40, 0.57, and 0.74 respectively. The mean annual effective dose equivalent for the study area is higher than the world average of 0.07 mS∙vy −1 . The excess lifetime cancer risk for the study areas has values that are higher than the safety limit. The ResRed model showed that direct radiation from the crops is the major contributor to excess cancer risk among other pathways. The radiological hazard indices reveal health risks to farmers, especially in the Jalingo area.
对尼日利亚塔拉巴州Jalingo和Wukari地方政府地区的土壤和作物样本进行了放射性核素活性浓度、吸收剂量率、超额终身癌症风险和土壤到植物转移因子的评估。用高纯锗检测器测定活性浓度。使用ResRad非现场模型评估和预测60年的吸收剂量和超额终身癌症风险。Jalingo研究区土壤样品中40 K、232 Th和238 U的平均活性浓度分别为633.13、141.15和71.20 Bq∙kg−1,Wukari研究区土壤样品中40 K、232 Th和238 U的平均活性浓度分别为633.13、141.15和71.20 Bq∙kg−1;分别为199.21、87.23和25.37 Bq∙kg−1。Jalingo研究区40 K、232 Th和238 U的平均土壤-植物转移因子分别为0.51、0.10和0.27,Wukari研究区40 K、232 Th和238 U的平均土壤-植物转移因子分别为0.40、0.57和0.74。研究区年平均有效剂量当量高于0.07 mS∙vy−1的世界平均水平。研究区域的终生癌症风险值高于安全限值。ResRed模型显示,在其他途径中,来自农作物的直接辐射是导致癌症风险过高的主要因素。放射性危害指数揭示了农民面临的健康风险,特别是在Jalingo地区。
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引用次数: 3
Mathematical Model Development and 3D Printing of Cylindrically Shaped Biofilm Carrier Media from Recycled Plastic Waste for Wastewater Treatment 再生塑料废水处理圆柱形生物膜载体的数学模型开发和3D打印
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.131002
Selamo Basile Nyuysoni, J. Mutua, P. Home
Wastewater management and purification remain one of the greatest problems of mankind. The biological wastewater treatment technique uses a biofilm media carrier where microorganisms attach themselves to the surface. This biofilter is usually made from virgin plastic pellets and can also be produced from recycled waste plastic and used in wastewater treatment. The need to treat water using low-cost carrier media has led to finding alternative sources of materials for biofilter manufacturing. Therefore, this work is cen-tered on the recycling of waste plastic to make filaments which are then used for 3D printing of a high specific surface area (SSA) less clogging biofilm carrier through the parametric redesign. In the current study, the polypropylene material was recycled to make a 2.85 mm diameter filament compatible with the Ultimaker S3. Moreover, analytical models and governing equations were developed for the design of the K3 Kaldnes and MB3 media. Empirical surface area (SA), specific surface area, and volume of the respective carriers were determined using the model developed. SolidWorks was used to design and evaluate the same parameters which were then compared to model results. The errors in SSA obtained from the model with respect to the SolidWorks results for both the K3 Kaldnes and MB3 media were 0.34% and 0.76% respectively. Consequently, the deployment of such biofilters will enhance efficient wastewater treatment for a cleaner environment and the wellbeing of human race.
废水管理和净化仍然是人类面临的最大问题之一。生物废水处理技术使用生物膜介质载体,微生物附着在其表面。这种生物过滤器通常由原生塑料颗粒制成,也可以由回收的废塑料制成,并用于废水处理。使用低成本载体介质处理水的需求导致寻找生物过滤器制造的替代材料来源。因此,这项工作的重点是回收废塑料制成长丝,然后通过参数重新设计用于3D打印高比表面积(SSA)较少堵塞的生物膜载体。在目前的研究中,聚丙烯材料被回收,制成直径2.85毫米的长丝,与Ultimaker S3兼容。此外,还建立了K3 Kaldnes和MB3介质的解析模型和控制方程。使用开发的模型确定了各自载体的经验表面积(SA),比表面积和体积。SolidWorks用于设计和评估相同的参数,然后将其与模型结果进行比较。对于K3 Kaldnes和MB3介质,该模型得到的SSA相对于SolidWorks结果的误差分别为0.34%和0.76%。因此,这种生物过滤器的部署将提高废水处理的效率,为更清洁的环境和人类的福祉。
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引用次数: 1
Land-Use Change on Soil C and N Stocks in the Humid Savannah Agro-Ecological Zone of Ghana 加纳湿润草原农业生态区土地利用变化对土壤碳氮储量的影响
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.131003
Johnny Kofi Awoonor, F. Adiyah, Bright Fafali Dogbey
Land-use conversion and unsustainable farming practices are degrading native forest ecosystems of Ghana’s humid savannah agro-ecological zone. This study assessed the impact of land-use change on soil C and N stocks in different land-use systems and soil types. A total of eighty (80) composite soil samples at two depths (0 - 20 cm and 20 - 50 cm) were sampled from five land use types (Forest, Woodland savannah, Grassland, Fallow and Cropland) for laboratory analyses. Particle size distribution, bulk density, pH, SOC and TN were determined using standard procedures. Results of the study indicated that C and N stocks were significantly lower in croplands (p < 0.05) compared to other land-use systems. There were significant interactions (p < 0.05) within land-use systems, soil types, and soil depth for soil C and N stocks. Acrisol and associated soils had the highest C and N stocks. A strong positive significant correlation (p < 0.05) was observed between C and N stocks with an R 2 value of 0.85 and 0.93 for the 0 - 20 and 20 - 50 cm depth, respectively. Soil C and N stocks in the study area were estimated to be 34.56 kg/m 2 and 4.63 kg/m 2 for soil types and 26.89 kg/m 2 and 3.39 kg/m 2 for land use types, respectively for the 0 to 50 cm soil depth. Our findings indicated that the conversion of native forest to arable land has significantly reduced soil C and N stocks in the top 50 cm (0.50 m) soil layer by 50.77% and 47.77%, respectively. Therefore, we conclude that land-use change, soil type, and soil depth influenced soil C and N stocks of land-use systems in the humid savannah agro-ecological zone of Ghana.
土地利用转换和不可持续的耕作方式正在使加纳潮湿的草原农业生态区的原生森林生态系统退化。本研究评估了不同土地利用制度和土壤类型下土地利用变化对土壤碳氮储量的影响。从5种土地利用类型(森林、林地稀树草原、草地、休耕和农田)中,在0 - 20 cm和20 - 50 cm两个深度共采集80个复合土壤样本进行实验室分析。采用标准程序测定粒径分布、堆积密度、pH、SOC和TN。研究结果表明,与其他土地利用系统相比,农田碳、氮储量显著降低(p < 0.05)。土壤碳氮储量在土地利用系统、土壤类型和土壤深度之间存在显著的交互作用(p < 0.05)。Acrisol及其伴生土壤的碳氮储量最高。在0 ~ 20 cm和20 ~ 50 cm深度,碳储量与氮储量呈显著正相关(p < 0.05), r2分别为0.85和0.93。研究区0 ~ 50 cm土壤深度土壤C、N储量分别为34.56 kg/m 2和4.63 kg/m 2,土地利用类型分别为26.89 kg/m 2和3.39 kg/m 2。结果表明:原生林还田后,50 cm (0.50 m)表层土壤C和N储量分别显著减少50.77%和47.77%。因此,我们认为土地利用变化、土壤类型和土壤深度影响加纳湿润草原农业生态区土地利用系统的土壤C和N储量。
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引用次数: 3
Comparative Analysis between Community and Occupants’ Rating Systems for Sustainable Urban Communities (SUC) 可持续城市社区评价体系与住户评价体系的比较分析
Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI: 10.4236/jep.2022.1311056
Mianda Khattab, S. E. Haggar, A. Gendy
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