ABSTRACT This study evaluates the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, integrated with controlled fire experiments, to investigate combustion processes in semi‐closed spaces. The framework enables systematic modeling of smoke dispersal, particulate transport, and hearth performance under variable morphologies and ventilation ...
Yafit Kedar
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Too Little, Too Weak? Paid Parental Leaves in Philippine Collective Bargaining Agreements
ABSTRACT When statutory work–family entitlements are deemed insufficient, workers often rely on collective bargaining to secure better terms. However, the extent to which unions can deliver higher than statutory benefits remains underexplored, especially in developing countries with decentralized bargaining systems and low union salience. Bridging this
Vincent Jerald Ramos
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Asthma and Multimorbidity Amongst Ethnic Minority Groups in High Income Countries
There is a tight intersection between asthma, deprivation, ethnicity, multimorbidity and poor clinical outcomes. An integrated, holistic and culturally tailored approach is needed to improve clinical outcomes amongst ethnic minority groups with asthma and multimorbidity. ABSTRACT Asthma is one of the commonest noncommunicable diseases worldwide.
Mamidipudi Thirumala Krishna +6 more
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Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust
"Information regarding adverse health effects resulting from exposure to respirable coal mine dust was reviewed as a basis for the development of new occupational safety and health standards.
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A systematic review of observational studies on long-term air pollution exposure and epigenetic alterations in adults. [PDF]
Yu L +6 more
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Characteristics of airway obstruction severity in relation to air pollutant in asbestos-exposed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease individuals: A cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Yu M, Lu X, Chen C.
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Risks to tradespeople from spraying biocidal paint with silver nanoparticles
Occupational exposure risk while spraying biocidal paint containing silver nanoparticlesGavin H. West, Fatima I. Castaneda, Leonard G. Burrelli, Daniel Dresser, Michael R. Cooper, Sara B. Brooks, and Bruce E. Lippy.
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The hole in the doughnut: Formalizing and testing a key model of degrowth
Abstract Degrowth scholars often claim that capitalism generates social and ecological imbalances, as captured by Kate Raworth's leading doughnut model. We formalize this model using social and environmental indices and measure imbalances using their coefficient of variation.
Ashruta Acharya +2 more
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Genetic and environmental risk factors of asthma: a narrative review. [PDF]
Altynova NK +6 more
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