Academic Background As global climate change intensifies and air pollution becomes increasingly severe, reducing carbon emissions and pollutant emissions in the transportation sector has become a focus for governments and research institutions worldwide. Heavy-duty trucks (Class 8), as the primary means of freight transport in the United States, co...
Wind erosion and the resulting dust issues have profound impacts on the environment and human society. Since the 1990s, despite significant changes in climate and socioeconomic conditions, the United States has not conducted a comprehensive assessment of the economic costs of wind erosion. In recent years, with global warming, increasing droughts, ...
Academic Background As global population ageing intensifies, the impact of air pollution on public health becomes increasingly significant. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is recognized as a major factor contributing to health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory illnesses, and cognitive impairments. Particularly in...
Aging is one of the major risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases and death. However, chronological age does not fully reflect individual differences in the biological aging process. Phenotypic age is a composite score based on routine clinical markers, used to differentiate individuals within the same age group who have varying risks of dis...
Research Background and Question In modern society, the patterns of physical activity (PA) and their impact on health have been a critical area of public health and medical research. Traditional studies have primarily focused on the total volume and intensity of physical activity. However, in recent years, an increasing number of studies have begun...
Academic Background With the growing threat of organic compounds to environmental pollution, studying the toxic responses of different aquatic organisms to these compounds has become crucial. Such research not only helps assess the potential ecological impacts of pollutants on the overall aquatic ecosystem but also provides significant scientific f...
Traumatic Experiences, Dissociative Symptoms, and Alexithymia in Patients with Alopecia Areata Academic Background Alopecia Areata (AA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease targeting hair follicles, with its exact etiology remaining unclear. Studies suggest that genetic, environmental, autoimmune, and psychological factors may play significant rol...
Trends and Future Predictions of the Global Burden of Non-Malignant Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases Academic Background Non-malignant upper gastrointestinal diseases, including Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), Gastritis and Duodenitis (GD), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), pose significant challenges to global healthcare systems. These condit...
Global Burden Assessment of Mesothelioma – Trends, Socioeconomic Influences, and Asbestos Exposure Academic Background Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) but can also occur in the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), heart, or testicles. Due to its rarity and long latency period, me...
Global Burden of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: 1990-2019 Academic Background Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is a common global health issue, particularly prevalent among the elderly population. MTBI not only causes symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue but may also lead to long-term cognitive impairments, mood swings, and sleep diso...