Development of response surface method prediction model for traffic-related roadside noise levels based on traffic characteristics.

Recently, several urban areas are trying to mitigate the environmental impacts of traffic, where noise pollution is one of the main consequences. Thus, studying the determinants of traffic-related noise generation and developing a model that predicts the level of noise by controlling the influencing factors are crucial for transportation planning purposes. This research aims at utilizing the response surface method (RSM) to develop a robust statistical prediction model of traffic-related noise levels and optimize different traffic characteristics' ranges to reduce the expected noise levels.

Impact of land use, travel behavior, and socio-economic characteristics on carbon emissions in cool-climate cities, USA.

US cities of cool-climate zone such as Chicago and Boston are witnessing a reduction in carbon emissions potentially due to promoting public transportation and alternative energy resources. It is difficult to validate or deny optimal integration between land-use practices and transportation policies in mitigating carbon emissions due to the lack of urban comparative studies among metropolitan areas. Therefore, this research aims to examine the relationship between land use, travel behavior, and socio-economic characteristics related to carbon dioxide emissions at the zip code level.

Open Versus Closed Pleura Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting and Early Pulmonary Function After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Background: The internal mammary artery is the vessel of choice for myocardial revascularisation during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Although it is possible to harvest the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) without opening the left pleura, pleurotomy is usually performed to provide adequate exposure and allow the placement of the LIMA medial to the upper lobe, preventing any undue tension on the mammary pedicle. However, the intact pleura technique may have a lower risk of postoperative pulmonary complications.

Develop dynamic model for predicting traffic CO emissions in urban areas.

The greater the use of energy in the transportation sectors, the higher the emission of carbon monoxide (CO), and hence inevitable harm to environment and human health. In this concern, measuring and predicting of CO emission from transportation sector-especially large cities-is important as it constitute 90 % of all CO emission. Many urban cities in developing world have not properly experienced such measurements or predictions.

Lipohypertrophy in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and the associated factors.

Background: Despite the important implications of lipohypertrophy for diabetes control, there is a dearth of information and research about the subject in children. The aim of this study was to study the prevalence of lipohypertrophy in children with type 1 diabetes, and to evaluate the associated factors.

Findings: 119 children coming for regular follow up in the diabetes clinic were examined for the presence of lipohypertrophy by inspection and palpation.

Indicators of the screening program for congenital hypothyroidism in alexandria.

The screening of newborn children for metabolic and endocrinological disorders is one of the unsung successes of the health service. This study aimed to evaluate the congenital hypothyroidism (CH) screening program in Alexandria in terms of coverage, effectiveness of detecting and managing the cases. A record review was conducted at the Information and Decision Making Support Center of Alexandria Health Directorate during the period from October 2000 to December 2003 to evaluate the coverage of the program and to detect the number of true positives and false positives used to calculate the positive predictive value of the screening test.