Akmaral Agibayeva
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View article: Towards Sustainable Air Quality in Coal-Heated Cities: A Case Study from Astana, Kazakhstan
Towards Sustainable Air Quality in Coal-Heated Cities: A Case Study from Astana, Kazakhstan Open
Despite severe particulate matter (PM) pollution in Central Asia, limited air composition and health impact data are hindering sustainable air quality management and resilient urban planning. This study provides the first comprehensive ass…
View article: Circularity Tools and Frameworks for New Buildings
Circularity Tools and Frameworks for New Buildings Open
The assessment of circularity in new building projects necessitates consideration of diverse factors such as material choice, design strategies, construction methods, operational efficiency, and end-of-life practices. Various tools and met…
View article: Cultivating Sustainable Construction: Stakeholder Insights Driving Circular Economy Innovation for Inclusive Resource Equity
Cultivating Sustainable Construction: Stakeholder Insights Driving Circular Economy Innovation for Inclusive Resource Equity Open
Due to its intricate production processes, complex supply chains, and industry-specific characteristics, the construction industry faces unique challenges in adopting circular economy (CE) principles that promote resource equity. To addres…
View article: Indoor air quality in Kazakh households: Evaluating PM <sub>2.5</sub> levels generated by cooking activities
Indoor air quality in Kazakh households: Evaluating PM <sub>2.5</sub> levels generated by cooking activities Open
The present study introduces a concentration estimation model for indoor inhalable fine particles (PM 2.5 ) during cooking activities in typical Kazakh houses, which are generally poorly ventilated with high emission levels. The aim of the…
View article: Analysing Stakeholder Opinions Within the COST Action CA21103 CircularB and Beyond: Circular Economy Implementation in Construction
Analysing Stakeholder Opinions Within the COST Action CA21103 CircularB and Beyond: Circular Economy Implementation in Construction Open
This study examines the importance and adoption of circular economy (CE) principles within the construction industry by focusing on stakeholders’ opinions on key CE strategies across different building life cycle stages. The study draws in…
View article: Development of Circularity Assessment Indices for Construction Sector: A Critical Review
Development of Circularity Assessment Indices for Construction Sector: A Critical Review Open
The efficient assessment of circularity in buildings requires a comprehensive consideration of diverse elements such as material selection, design principles, construction methods, operational effectiveness, and end-of-life management. How…
View article: Cooking PM2.5 Emissions in Kazakh Households and Their Contribution to Indoor Levels
Cooking PM2.5 Emissions in Kazakh Households and Their Contribution to Indoor Levels Open
The present study proposes an exposure model for indoor PM2.5 levels during cooking activities in poorly ventilated Kazakh houses with high emission levels. It aims to identify influencing factors of PM2.5 concentration patterns during coo…
View article: Understanding Public Perception of Air Quality in Emerging Economies: An Empirical Assessment Using Structural Equation Modeling
Understanding Public Perception of Air Quality in Emerging Economies: An Empirical Assessment Using Structural Equation Modeling Open
Despite air pollution being a leading cause of health issues in developing nations, public awareness and understanding of local air quality remains notably low. The present study assesses the perception, attitude, and environmental knowled…
View article: Annual and periodic variations of particulates and selected gaseous pollutants in Astana, Kazakhstan: Source identification via conditional bivariate probability function
Annual and periodic variations of particulates and selected gaseous pollutants in Astana, Kazakhstan: Source identification via conditional bivariate probability function Open
The degradation of air quality remains one of the most pressing environmental issues as exposure to air pollutants is extensively associated with various health problems including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. The present study …
View article: An Air Quality Modeling and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) Risk Assessment Case Study: Comparing Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for PM2.5 Forecasting
An Air Quality Modeling and Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) Risk Assessment Case Study: Comparing Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for PM2.5 Forecasting Open
Despite Central and Northern Asia having several cities sharing a similar harsh climate and grave air quality concerns, studies on air pollution modeling in these regions are limited. For the first time, the present study uses multiple lin…
View article: Analytical Methods for Physicochemical Characterization and Toxicity Assessment of Atmospheric Particulate Matter: A Review
Analytical Methods for Physicochemical Characterization and Toxicity Assessment of Atmospheric Particulate Matter: A Review Open
Particle-bound pollutants are a critical risk factor for human respiratory/cardiovascular conditions. A comprehensive analysis of the physicochemical characteristics of PM is often challenging since it requires combining different practica…
View article: Risk factors associated with stroke mortality and ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke
Risk factors associated with stroke mortality and ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke Open
Stroke (I63.9) is defined as brain injury that occurs due to interruption of the blood supply in part of the brain. Two main types of stroke include ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. In ischemic stroke blood clots block the brain arteries …