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View article: The 2025 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: empowering cities for synergistic action
The 2025 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: empowering cities for synergistic action Open
View article: Spatial and temporal characteristics of water conservation services and rapid response framework for water yield in key ecological zones of the Yiluo River basin
Spatial and temporal characteristics of water conservation services and rapid response framework for water yield in key ecological zones of the Yiluo River basin Open
View article: Assessing the impact of compound heatwave-ozone event with varied definitions on mortality risk in Hong Kong
Assessing the impact of compound heatwave-ozone event with varied definitions on mortality risk in Hong Kong Open
High temperatures and ozone pollution are recognized as significant risk factors for human health, but their combined effects have been less studied, particularly in densely populated Hong Kong. In this study, daily mortality, meteorologic…
View article: Evaluation of dengue fever vulnerability in south and southeast asian countries: A multidimensional approach
Evaluation of dengue fever vulnerability in south and southeast asian countries: A multidimensional approach Open
View article: Progranulin’s Protective Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in Cardiovascular Disease
Progranulin’s Protective Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential in Cardiovascular Disease Open
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, prompting the investigation of novel therapeutic targets. Progranulin (PGRN), a glycoprotein initially associated with neurodegenerative disorders, h…
View article: Summertime thermal and environmental perceptions in residential public spaces: Guided walking tours in Hong Kong’s Public Housing Estates
Summertime thermal and environmental perceptions in residential public spaces: Guided walking tours in Hong Kong’s Public Housing Estates Open
Increasing excessive urban heat presents world-wide challenges to creating thermally comfortable living environments. Though transient thermal comfort in outdoor spaces is well-observed, the significance of dynamic thermal experience to ov…
View article: Local Energy Zone for Urban Carbon Emissions Studies – Accounting, Characterization and Prediction
Local Energy Zone for Urban Carbon Emissions Studies – Accounting, Characterization and Prediction Open
Cities play a pivotal role in achieving the global common goals for carbon peak and neutrality, encompassing energy conservation, emission reduction, sustainable utilization of urban ecosystems, urban spatial configuration, and setting low…
View article: Exploring heatwave in urban and rural areas across urbanization stages
Exploring heatwave in urban and rural areas across urbanization stages Open
The current global trend of heatwave events is becoming increasingly frequent and severe, closely linked to climate change and global urbanization processes. Studies have shown that urbanization exacerbates the urban heat island effect, th…
View article: Diversity of summertime thermal and environmental perceptions in residential public spaces: A walking-based assessment in Hong Kong's public housing estates
Diversity of summertime thermal and environmental perceptions in residential public spaces: A walking-based assessment in Hong Kong's public housing estates Open
View article: Government Innovation Subsidies, Management Myopia, and Enterprises’ Green Technological Innovation
Government Innovation Subsidies, Management Myopia, and Enterprises’ Green Technological Innovation Open
Innovation in enterprise green technologies is the main engine and a key factor in promoting China to achieve high-quality economic and social development. This study investigates the effects of government innovation subsidies on Enterpris…
View article: Integrating Ecosystem Service Assessment, Human Activity Impacts, and Priority Conservation Area Delineation into Ecological Management Frameworks
Integrating Ecosystem Service Assessment, Human Activity Impacts, and Priority Conservation Area Delineation into Ecological Management Frameworks Open
The comprehensive protection and restoration of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands, and deserts is critical for enhancing ecological environmental quality and fulfilling the aspirations of ecological civilization in t…
View article: The 2024 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: launching a new low-carbon, healthy journey
The 2024 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: launching a new low-carbon, healthy journey Open
View article: Suitable temperature indicator for adverse health impacts in sub-tropical cities: a case study in Hong Kong from 2010-2019
Suitable temperature indicator for adverse health impacts in sub-tropical cities: a case study in Hong Kong from 2010-2019 Open
View article: Long term results in children underwent nuss procedure preschool with pectus excavatum: Real-world study with propensity matching
Long term results in children underwent nuss procedure preschool with pectus excavatum: Real-world study with propensity matching Open
Performing Nuss procedure at the age of 4-6 does not affect the overall long-term satisfaction of the child or increase the long-term recurrence rate. Surgical intervention in children with pectus excavatum preschool can provide a better p…
View article: Machine learning-based assessment of the built environment on prevalence and severity risks of acne
Machine learning-based assessment of the built environment on prevalence and severity risks of acne Open
View article: Evaluating the Quantitative Impact of Leaf Area Density on the Cooling Effects of Shrubs in Subtropical High-Density Urban Streets
Evaluating the Quantitative Impact of Leaf Area Density on the Cooling Effects of Shrubs in Subtropical High-Density Urban Streets Open
View article: Compound Hot-Humid Extreme Events and Their Mortality Associations During Summer and Shoulder Months in a Subtropical Coastal City
Compound Hot-Humid Extreme Events and Their Mortality Associations During Summer and Shoulder Months in a Subtropical Coastal City Open
View article: Sectoral Carbon Emission Prediction and Spatial Modeling Framework: A Local Climate Zone-Based Case Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Sectoral Carbon Emission Prediction and Spatial Modeling Framework: A Local Climate Zone-Based Case Study of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Open
View article: The 2023 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: taking stock for a thriving future
The 2023 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: taking stock for a thriving future Open
Authors of the article declare that, with growing health risks from climate change and a trend of increasing carbon emissions from coal, it is time for China to take action. The 2023 China report of the Lancet countdown continues to track …
View article: The Design and Performance Evaluation of a 1550 nm All-Fiber Dual-Polarization Coherent Doppler Lidar for Atmospheric Aerosol Measurements
The Design and Performance Evaluation of a 1550 nm All-Fiber Dual-Polarization Coherent Doppler Lidar for Atmospheric Aerosol Measurements Open
A 1550 nm all-fiber dual-polarization coherent Doppler lidar (DPCDL) was constructed to measure the depolarization ratio of atmospheric aerosols. In lidar systems, the polarization state of the laser source is typically required to be that…
View article: 671 Home reported outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor: feasibility of conducting a real-world protocol
671 Home reported outcomes in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor: feasibility of conducting a real-world protocol Open
View article: 610 Clinical features associated with changes in chronic daily therapies in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor: Results from the Home Reported Outcomes 2 Study
610 Clinical features associated with changes in chronic daily therapies in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor: Results from the Home Reported Outcomes 2 Study Open
View article: Projection of Dengue Fever Infection Under Climate Change: A Modelling Study
Projection of Dengue Fever Infection Under Climate Change: A Modelling Study Open
View article: A new guidance on measuring, modelling and monitoring the canopy layer urban heat island
A new guidance on measuring, modelling and monitoring the canopy layer urban heat island Open
Urbanization influences the local climate by changing the natural surface energy balance affecting the regional temperature field. One of the best-known and widely studied phenomenon is the canopy layer urban heat island (CL-UHI) which is …
View article: Impact of climate change on dengue fever epidemics in South and Southeast Asian settings: A modelling study
Impact of climate change on dengue fever epidemics in South and Southeast Asian settings: A modelling study Open
The potential for dengue fever epidemic due to climate change remains uncertain in tropical areas. This study aims to assess the impact of climate change on dengue fever transmission in four South and Southeast Asian settings. We collected…
View article: P113 Home reported outcomes (HERO-2) in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor: self-reported changes in use of chronic daily therapies at enrollment
P113 Home reported outcomes (HERO-2) in people with cystic fibrosis taking elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor: self-reported changes in use of chronic daily therapies at enrollment Open
View article: The analysis of the depth dependence of ambient noise in the South China Sea
The analysis of the depth dependence of ambient noise in the South China Sea Open
A 64-element vertical array was deployed in the South China Sea for ocean ambient noise observation. A rainstorm passed over the area during the experiment, lasting a total of 35 minutes. The differences between the depth distribution and …
View article: Exploring the seasonality of surface urban heat islands using enhanced land surface temperature in a semi-arid city
Exploring the seasonality of surface urban heat islands using enhanced land surface temperature in a semi-arid city Open
Understanding the seasonal variations in surface urban heat island (SUHI) in different local climate zones (LCZs) is crucial to efforts to reduce the impacts of urban warming on local residents. However, such an understanding is constraine…
View article: Natural Shading vs. Artificial Shading: A Comparative Analysis on Their Cooling Efficacy in Subtropical Outdoor Environments
Natural Shading vs. Artificial Shading: A Comparative Analysis on Their Cooling Efficacy in Subtropical Outdoor Environments Open
View article: The 2022 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: leveraging climate actions for healthy ageing
The 2022 China report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: leveraging climate actions for healthy ageing Open
Pursuing a climate-resilient and carbonneutral transition will help to tackle these intertwined challenges.At a time of rapid population ageing, climate actions could be leveraged for healthy ageing, but this will require a fast and coordi…