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View article: Coupling the TKE-ACM2 Planetary Boundary Layer Scheme with the Building Effect Parameterization Model
Coupling the TKE-ACM2 Planetary Boundary Layer Scheme with the Building Effect Parameterization Model Open
Understanding and modeling the turbulent transport of surface layer fluxes are essential for numerical weather forecasting models. The presence of heterogeneous surface obstacles (buildings) that have dimensions comparable to the model ver…
View article: Subcontracting, Employment Characteristics, and COVID-19 Infections Among Staff and Residents of Nursing Homes in Canada
Subcontracting, Employment Characteristics, and COVID-19 Infections Among Staff and Residents of Nursing Homes in Canada Open
This study found higher rates of COVID-19 infection in staff and residents of NHs that subcontracted direct care workers compared with those that did not. Increased direct care worker absenteeism, for-profit status, and size were also pred…
View article: World Urban Database and Access Portal Tools (WUDAPT), an urban weather, climate and environmental modeling infrastructure for the Anthropocene
World Urban Database and Access Portal Tools (WUDAPT), an urban weather, climate and environmental modeling infrastructure for the Anthropocene Open
WUDAPT, an International community generated urban canopy information and modeling infrastructure (Portal) to facilitate urban focused climate, weather, air quality, and energy use modeling application studies.
View article: Examining changes in self-reported mental health among selected Asian and White populations in Canada between 2019 to 2022: A retrospective study
Examining changes in self-reported mental health among selected Asian and White populations in Canada between 2019 to 2022: A retrospective study Open
Introduction: Research has shown that the mental health of Canadians has been negatively impacted during the pandemic, particularly within racialized populations. This impact may be especially true among Chinese (due to xenophobia) and Sou…
View article: Physics-Informed Regression Modelling for Vertical Facade Surface Temperature: A Tropical Case Study on Solar-reflective Material
Physics-Informed Regression Modelling for Vertical Facade Surface Temperature: A Tropical Case Study on Solar-reflective Material Open
Urban heat islands (UHIs) pose a critical challenge in densely populated cities and tropical climates where large amounts of energy are used to meet the cooling demand. To address this, Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapor…
View article: Staffing levels and expenses in Canadian long-term care facilities by ownership status before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Staffing levels and expenses in Canadian long-term care facilities by ownership status before and during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Low staffing levels and high turnover rates are longstanding issues in long-term care (LTC) facilities that were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, residents and staff were disproportionately affected, with high mo…
View article: Volumetric Criteria and An Automated Assessment Tool Development for Optimizing Building Permeability Design in High-Density Urban Environments
Volumetric Criteria and An Automated Assessment Tool Development for Optimizing Building Permeability Design in High-Density Urban Environments Open
Better urban ventilation can significantly contribute to achieving UN SDGs through better liveability for sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), better air quality for health and well-being (SDG 3), and more climate-responsive buildi…
View article: Climate change and environmental sustainability in emergency medicine: a narrative review
Climate change and environmental sustainability in emergency medicine: a narrative review Open
As the frontline of most healthcare systems, emergency departments bear the brunt of resultant increased attendances. Urgent actions by the emergency medicine fraternity are needed to understand and tackle the causes and consequences of cl…
View article: Evaluating the Impact of Solar-Reflective Cool Pavements and Façades on Outdoor Thermal Conditions in a Tropical City
Evaluating the Impact of Solar-Reflective Cool Pavements and Façades on Outdoor Thermal Conditions in a Tropical City Open
Reducing urban heat through climate-responsive design has become a priority in tropical cities, where high temperatures and intense solar radiation exacerbate outdoor thermal stress. Solar-reflective materials on pavements and façades have…
View article: A new building ventilation assessment tool for high-density urban areas: integrating the least cost path method into building permeability parametrization
A new building ventilation assessment tool for high-density urban areas: integrating the least cost path method into building permeability parametrization Open
Evaluating building air ventilation performance is critical in Hong Kong’s densely populated, high-rise urban environments. Traditional methods, such as wind tunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, are often time…
View article: Understanding winter outdoor thermal comfort in subtropical regions: Evidence from Hong Kong's cold weather events
Understanding winter outdoor thermal comfort in subtropical regions: Evidence from Hong Kong's cold weather events Open
Outdoor thermal comfort (OTC) is essential for public health. While the negative impacts on OTC during hot periods have been extensively studied, particularly in subtropical regions, there is a lack of evidence regarding cold conditions in…
View article: Impact of sea breeze on Urban Heat Island: A Case Study in a coastal city, Singapore
Impact of sea breeze on Urban Heat Island: A Case Study in a coastal city, Singapore Open
Rapid urbanization has exacerbated the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. In coastal cities, sea breeze serves as a potential mechanism to mitigate this issue. However, existing research often overlooks the interaction between sea breeze and …
View article: Comparative analysis of perinatal health outcomes among refugee subgroups and economic immigrants in Canada (2000–2017)
Comparative analysis of perinatal health outcomes among refugee subgroups and economic immigrants in Canada (2000–2017) Open
Background Refugees often face increased risks of poor perinatal health outcomes compared to native-born individuals and non-refugee immigrants. However, limited research has explored how birth outcomes vary across refugee subgroups in Can…
View article: Coupling the TKE-ACM2 Planetary Boundary Layer Scheme with the Building Effect Parameterization Model
Coupling the TKE-ACM2 Planetary Boundary Layer Scheme with the Building Effect Parameterization Model Open
Understanding and modeling the turbulent transport of surface layer fluxes plays a critical role in a numerical weather forecasting model. The presence of heterogeneous surface obstacles (buildings) that have dimensions comparable to the m…
View article: Characteristics and clinical outcomes of breast cancer in young BRCA carriers according to tumor histology
Characteristics and clinical outcomes of breast cancer in young BRCA carriers according to tumor histology Open
In this large global cohort of young BRCA carriers with breast cancer, the incidence of pure lobular histology was low and associated with higher disease stage at diagnosis, luminal-like disease and BRCA2 PVs. Histology did not appear to i…
View article: Critical review of current understanding of passive façade design in residential buildings
Critical review of current understanding of passive façade design in residential buildings Open
A systematic literature review is an objective method to critically evaluate current understanding in the field of building façades. Due to the topical nature of climate change and its impact on the design and performance of facades, the r…
View article: Development of a Sustainable Built Environment Strategic Framework for Hong Kong
Development of a Sustainable Built Environment Strategic Framework for Hong Kong Open
In the wake of rapid urbanisation, cities around the world have increasingly faced sustainability challenges, affecting not only the natural environment, but also economic growth and social issues as well. Half of the world’s population li…
View article: Birth and postnatal outcomes among infants of immigrant parents of different admission categories and parents born in Canada: a population-based retrospective study
Birth and postnatal outcomes among infants of immigrant parents of different admission categories and parents born in Canada: a population-based retrospective study Open
Heterogeneity exists in outcomes of infants born to immigrants to Canada across immigration categories. These results highlight the importance of disaggregating immigrant populations in studies of health disparities.
View article: Work precarity, employment characteristics and health among Canada’s long-term care and seniors’ home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Work precarity, employment characteristics and health among Canada’s long-term care and seniors’ home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted several issues among health care workers in Canada’s long-term care and seniors’ (LTCS) homes, including labour shortages, staff retention difficulties, overcrowding, and precarious working conditions.…
View article: Research on energy efficiency and decarbonization pathway of nearly zero energy buildings based on system dynamic simulation
Research on energy efficiency and decarbonization pathway of nearly zero energy buildings based on system dynamic simulation Open
Accounting for over 40% of the total energy consumption, the global building sector is pivotal for achieving carbon peak and neutrality objectives. The intricate nature of building carbon emissions, influenced by spatial, temporal, and mul…
View article: Sex differences in COVID-19 deaths in the early months of the pandemic in Canada: An examination with an immigration lens
Sex differences in COVID-19 deaths in the early months of the pandemic in Canada: An examination with an immigration lens Open
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an overrepresentation of males in COVID-19 deaths worldwide, with Canada reporting more female COVID-19 deaths. This study examines the overrepresentation of female COVID-19 deaths in Canada…