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View article: Hydrologic implications of aerosol deposition on snow in High Mountain Asia river basins
Hydrologic implications of aerosol deposition on snow in High Mountain Asia river basins Open
The deposition of light-absorbing particles (LAPs) on snowpack is known to accelerate snowmelt. However, the resulting hydrological impacts, particularly on streamflow, remain under-explored. This study assesses the hydrologic consequences…
View article: Supplementary material to "Hydrologic implications of aerosol deposition on snow in High Mountain Asia river basins"
Supplementary material to "Hydrologic implications of aerosol deposition on snow in High Mountain Asia river basins" Open
View article: Transfer learning with fuzzy decision support for multi-class lung disease classification: performance analysis of pre-trained CNN models
Transfer learning with fuzzy decision support for multi-class lung disease classification: performance analysis of pre-trained CNN models Open
View article: MANAGEMENT OF DYSTOCIA DUE TO SCHISTOSOMA REFLEXUS IN A NON-DESCRIPT BUFFALO
MANAGEMENT OF DYSTOCIA DUE TO SCHISTOSOMA REFLEXUS IN A NON-DESCRIPT BUFFALO Open
A pluriparous non-descript buffalo was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex with a history of difficulty in parturition for 10 h. After a thorough examination of the animal, it was confirmed that dystocia is due to the schistosoma …
View article: Diagnosing Wet Bulb Globe Temperature From Numerical Weather Prediction Model Output Using Empirical, Physics Based, and Machine Learning Methods
Diagnosing Wet Bulb Globe Temperature From Numerical Weather Prediction Model Output Using Empirical, Physics Based, and Machine Learning Methods Open
The wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is a linear combination of the natural wet bulb temperature (NWBT), the black globe temperature (BGT), and the dry bulb temperature (DBT). WBGT is used as a criterion for heat stress advisories by the …
View article: MATCHA, a novel regional hydroclimate-chemical reanalysis: System description and evaluation
MATCHA, a novel regional hydroclimate-chemical reanalysis: System description and evaluation Open
We present MATCHA (Model for Atmospheric Transport and Chemistry in Asia), a 17-year (2003–2019) regional hydroclimate-chemical reanalysis for Asia (58° – 140° E, 4° – 40° N) at 12 km resolution that is based on the Weather Research and Fo…
View article: Source Attribution and Health Burden of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Mainland Thailand
Source Attribution and Health Burden of PM<sub>2.5</sub> in Mainland Thailand Open
PM 2.5 is a critical air pollutant that significantly impacts human health and the environment. To develop effective air quality management and mitigation strategies, understanding PM 2.5 source attribution and associated health risks is e…
View article: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are emerging as colon targeted drug delivery system
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are emerging as colon targeted drug delivery system Open
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical nanostructures formed by sp2 hybridized carbon atoms and are a promising class of nanomaterials for biomedical applications, particularly in cancer therapy. Due to their unique structural, mechanical…
View article: Evaluating the Performance of Regional and Global Forecasting Models for Accurate PM2.5 Prediction and Air Quality Index Assessment in Delhi, India.
Evaluating the Performance of Regional and Global Forecasting Models for Accurate PM2.5 Prediction and Air Quality Index Assessment in Delhi, India. Open
View article: Diagnosing aerosol–meteorological interactions on snow within Earth system models: a proof-of-concept study over High Mountain Asia
Diagnosing aerosol–meteorological interactions on snow within Earth system models: a proof-of-concept study over High Mountain Asia Open
Snowmelt in the Third Pole, or High Mountain Asia (HMA), serves as a vital water source for 30 % of the world's population and is strongly influenced by interactions between aerosols and meteorology. However, understanding these interactio…
View article: An Unusual Winter Ozone Event in Colorado
An Unusual Winter Ozone Event in Colorado Open
Surface ozone (O 3 ) mixing ratios exceeding the National Ambient Air Quality Standard were measured at rural monitors along the Colorado Front Range on 17 April 2020 during the COVID‐19 lockdown. This unusual episode followed back‐to‐back…
View article: Soil Moisture Modulations of Dust Emissions Introduce Non‐Negligible Impacts on the Dust Direct Radiative Effect Across the Contiguous U.S.
Soil Moisture Modulations of Dust Emissions Introduce Non‐Negligible Impacts on the Dust Direct Radiative Effect Across the Contiguous U.S. Open
Soil moisture increases the cohesive forces of soil particles, making it more difficult to lift the particles by the wind. As a result, the soil moisture modulates the airborne dust abundance, which in turn modulates the Earth's radiative …
View article: Development of an air quality early warning system for eastern and southern Africa
Development of an air quality early warning system for eastern and southern Africa Open
Air pollution in Eastern and Southern Africa (E&SA) is a severe public health issue, causing over 23,000 premature deaths annually and widespread respiratory problems. To mitigate this problem, we are developing a regional air quality fore…
View article: The role of atmospheric feedback and groundwater conservation policies in degrading air quality in Delhi
The role of atmospheric feedback and groundwater conservation policies in degrading air quality in Delhi Open
The post-harvest stubble burning of rice paddies in Punjab and Haryana, India, significantly contributes to worsening air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region, particularly during the post-monsoon season. The 2009 Groundwater Conse…
View article: Early Warning System for the Chicago Region and Developing Dynamic Vulnerability Metrics
Early Warning System for the Chicago Region and Developing Dynamic Vulnerability Metrics Open
Urban environments face growing challenges from hazardous weather events and deteriorating air quality conditions, including extreme heat waves, severe storms, and elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). These hazards pose seri…
View article: Thermal Remote Sensing and WRF simulations-strategy for mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect in Patna and Bangalore, India
Thermal Remote Sensing and WRF simulations-strategy for mitigating the Urban Heat Island effect in Patna and Bangalore, India Open
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) are a significant hazard in cities, caused by low albedo surfaces, limited green space, narrow streets, and tall buildings that trap heat. This effect intensifies heatwaves and poses health risks, especially for vu…
View article: Will assimilating VIIRS AOD data improve New Delhi's air pollution forecasts as much as assimilating MODIS AOD?
Will assimilating VIIRS AOD data improve New Delhi's air pollution forecasts as much as assimilating MODIS AOD? Open
View article: A long-term high-resolution air quality reanalysis with a public-facing air quality dashboard over the Contiguous United States (CONUS)
A long-term high-resolution air quality reanalysis with a public-facing air quality dashboard over the Contiguous United States (CONUS) Open
We present a 14-year, 12 km, hourly air quality dataset (https://doi.org/10.5065/cfya-4g50, Kumar and He, 2023) created by assimilating satellite observations of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and carbon monoxide (CO) in an air quality model …
View article: Revisiting the Role of SMAP Soil Moisture Retrievals in WRF-Chem Dust Emission Simulations over the Western U.S.
Revisiting the Role of SMAP Soil Moisture Retrievals in WRF-Chem Dust Emission Simulations over the Western U.S. Open
Having good replication of the soil moisture evolution is desirable to properly simulate the dust emissions and atmospheric dust load because soil moisture increases the cohesive forces of soil particles, modulating the wind erosion thresh…
View article: Assessment of regional and interannual variations in tropospheric ozone in chemical reanalyses
Assessment of regional and interannual variations in tropospheric ozone in chemical reanalyses Open
We evaluate regional and interannual variations in tropospheric ozone in five chemical reanalyses, consisting of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service reanalysis (CAMSRA), the second-generation Tropospheric Chemistry Reanalysis (TCR…
View article: Aerosol-Induced Climate Change Affects Rural Livelihoods: A Case Study
Aerosol-Induced Climate Change Affects Rural Livelihoods: A Case Study Open
Atmospheric aerosols vary widely in size and chemical composition and both are important ingoverning their effects on climate and health. For climate effects, the number of intermediate sizeparticles is more important than the mass whereas…
View article: Evaluating a Bimodal User Verification Robustness Against Synthetic Data Attacks
Evaluating a Bimodal User Verification Robustness Against Synthetic Data Attacks Open
View article: Probiotic efficacy and antibacterial activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf endophytes on broiler performance and health
Probiotic efficacy and antibacterial activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. leaf endophytes on broiler performance and health Open
View article: One-Way Tape Determinsitic PDA
One-Way Tape Determinsitic PDA Open
View article: Air Quality Warning and Integrated Decision Support System for Emissions (AIRWISE): Enhancing Air Quality Management in Megacities
Air Quality Warning and Integrated Decision Support System for Emissions (AIRWISE): Enhancing Air Quality Management in Megacities Open
Air pollution poses a significant environmental risk to large cities worldwide, including New Delhi, India’s capital. The occurrence of frequent episodes of elevated levels of air pollution during October–March in Delhi and National Capita…
View article: Diagnosing Aerosol-Meteorological Interactions on Snow within the Earth System: A Proof-of-Concept Study over High Mountain Asia
Diagnosing Aerosol-Meteorological Interactions on Snow within the Earth System: A Proof-of-Concept Study over High Mountain Asia Open
Snowmelt in the Third Pole, particularly in High Mountain Asia (HMA), is strongly influenced by interactions between aerosols and meteorology. However, understanding these interactions remains uncertain due to their complexity and limitati…
View article: Supplementary material to "Diagnosing Aerosol-Meteorological Interactions on Snow within the Earth System: A Proof-of-Concept Study over High Mountain Asia"
Supplementary material to "Diagnosing Aerosol-Meteorological Interactions on Snow within the Earth System: A Proof-of-Concept Study over High Mountain Asia" Open
View article: The co-benefits of a low-carbon future for PM <sub>2.5</sub> and O <sub>3</sub> air pollution in Europe
The co-benefits of a low-carbon future for PM <sub>2.5</sub> and O <sub>3</sub> air pollution in Europe Open
There is considerable academic interest in the potential for air quality improvement as a co-benefit of climate change mitigation. Few studies use regional air quality models for simulating future co-benefits, but many use global chemistry…
View article: Insights into the long-term (2005–2021) spatiotemporal evolution of summer ozone production sensitivity in the Northern Hemisphere derived with the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI)
Insights into the long-term (2005–2021) spatiotemporal evolution of summer ozone production sensitivity in the Northern Hemisphere derived with the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) Open
Tropospheric ozone (O3) formation depends on the relative abundance of precursor species, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Advancements in satellite retrievals of formaldehyde (HCHO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) …
View article: Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes in Aik Watershed, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Assessment of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation and industrial purposes in Aik Watershed, Jammu and Kashmir, India Open
This study assessed groundwater quality in the Aik watershed, spanning the Jammu and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, an area with productive agriculture and rapid urbanization. The research compared groundwater suitability for drinki…