Urban health, safety and environment (HSE)
Spatio-temporal variability of urban particulate matter using GIS: a lesson from COVID-19 restrictions

M.T. Islam; M. Islam; A.A. Nayeem; A.K. Majumder

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2023, , Pages 333-348

https://doi.org/10.22034/IJHCUM.2023.03.03

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Air pollution and its associated health impacts have become a major concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Anthropogenic activities were significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing for the opportunity for source reduction of air pollutants. ...  Read More

Urban health, safety and environment (HSE)
The impact of coronavirus induced general holiday on air quality in urban area

A.A. Nayeem; A.K. Majumder; W.S. Carter

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 207-216

Abstract
  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Bangladesh government declared a general holiday beginning on March 26, 2020 aimed to combat coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the impacts of the general holiday on air quality in Dhaka city area of Bangladesh. METHODS: Hourly PM2.5 (aerodynamic ...  Read More