The global research trends and hotspots on phthalate esters (PAEs): A comprehensive visualization and bibliometric analysis (2000-2023) by Yajun Hong, Sizhe Zhang, Zhenfei Yan, Saraschandra Naraginti, Meiqing Zhu, Dayong Xu

“…China and the United States are the most influential countries according to total publications, total citations and average citations per article, while the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the United States Environmental Protection Agency were identified as leading institutions. …”
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Health risk assessment via ingestion of disinfection by-products in drinking water by Lei Wang, Zisi Fang, Xiaocong Zhou, Keyi Cheng, Yanjun Ren, Chaokang Li, Bing Gao, Ye Lv, Shanshan Xu, Hong Xu

“…This study monitored DBPs in drinking water across 13 districts and counties in Hangzhou, conducting a risk assessment based on the health risk assessment model recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Concentrations of 12 DBPs ranged from 0.01 µg/L to 120 µg/L, with levels in 2020–2022 generally exceeding those in 2018–2019. …”
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Risk assessment of fine particulate matter exposure attributed to the presence of the cement industry by A. Mallongi, S. Stang, R.D.P. Astuti, A.U. Rauf, M.F. Natsir

“…This study used the Human Health Risk Assessment method from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to estimate health risks. …”
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Assessment of noise pollution in sports halls in Lahijan, Iran by Maryam Hajesmaeiliyan, Ali Fahimi Nezhad, Bagher Morsal

“…All the studied halls had levels higher than the standards for recreation centers and parks, as well as the standards of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, all of the gyms met other standards such as ACGIH, NIOSH and OSHA standards related to occupational health. …”
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Improvement of engineering properties and environmental impact of fired clay bricks utilizing industry sludge waste by Amir Detho, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Ahmad Shayuti, Bin Abdul Rahim, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…Various leachability assessments, including the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP), Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP), and Static Leachate Test (SLT), confirm that bricks containing up to 30% BS and PS comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPAV) standards for heavy metals, making them environmentally safe for use. …”
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Sources of PM2.5 Oxidative Potential during Haze and Non-haze Seasons in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Pitakchon Ponsawansong, Tippawan Prapamontol, Kittipan Rerkasem, Somporn Chantara, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa, Sawaeng Kawichai, Guoxing Li, Cao Fang, Xiaochuan Pan, Yanlin Zhang

“…In this study, the source contributions of 16 high priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), and 10 species of water-soluble inorganic ions bound on PM2.5 and their OP were investigated using DTT assay. …”
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Concentrations and associated health risks of indoor/outdoor PM2.5- bound metallic elements at a subway station in Tianjin city during winter by Yan ZHAO, Yang CHEN, Yuwen WANG, Bodong SHANG, Yuxin DU

“…The health risk assessment model recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) was used to assess the health risks of the metallic elements via the respiratory route. …”
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Cadmium and lead uptake by wild swamp eel in the populous river by N. Nurhasanah, L. Sulistyowati, E. Riani, M. Cordova

“…Method of 3051a of the United States Environmental Protection Agency was applied to analyze the metal yield from the sediment samples and targeted eel organs (gills, digestive tract, and flesh). …”
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Fluoride in drinking water and associated non-carcinogenic health risk in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 2022: a monitoring data analysis by Wenqian ZHANG, Jiake ZHU, Wenyu ZHANG, Xinrui JIA, Xuanzhi YUE, Huan LI, Duoduo WU, Yuhan QIN, Yaochun FAN

“…The non-cancer health risk associated with oral exposure to fluoride in drinking water was evaluated using the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) four-step approach. …”
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Indoor, outdoor, and personal exposure to PM2.5 and associated health risk in community-dwelling elderly residents in Fuzhou city, 2021: a cross-sectional study by Shuling KANG, Xin LIN, Kan LIN, Baoying LIU, Chuancheng WU, Jianjun XIANG, Jingwen CHEN, Quan ZHOU

“…The health risk associated with PAHs and metals in PM2.5 was assessed by using the health risk assessment model recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. ResultsThe mean daily exposure concentrations of PM2.5 for the participants were 61.83 µg/m3 for personal exposure, 41.37 µg/m3 for indoor exposure, and 32.00 µg/m3 for outdoor exposure, with descending order of personal, indoor, and outdoor exposure concentrations. …”
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Forecasting of Primary Air Pollutions: Emission Inventory Sample from Turkey by Filiz Dadaşer Çelik, Şükrü Taner Azgın

“…The appropriate emission factors were obtained from the Unites State Environmental Protection Agency or European Environment Agency. …”
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