Estimating contributions of black and brown carbon to solar absorption from aethalometer and AERONET measurements in the highly polluted Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosres.2020.105164
Abstract: Abstract We estimated the individual contributions of black carbon (BC) and brown carbon (BrC) to the aerosol absorption coefficient (σap) and absorption aerosol optical depth (AAOD) in the highly polluted Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, by applying… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; kathmandu valley; carbon; aeronet ... See more keywords
Constraints on previous earthquakes from the liquefaction sites in the Kathmandu Valley associated with the 2015 Gorkha earthquake and their regional implications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.quaint.2020.10.053
Abstract: Abstract The April 2015 Mw 7.8 Gorkha (Nepal) earthquake caused moderate liquefaction in the Kathmandu Valley. Shallow pits within these sites exposed previous earthquake induced liquefactions. The multiple exposures allow us to constrain the sand… read more here.
Keywords: kathmandu valley; liquefaction; 2015 gorkha; gorkha earthquake ... See more keywords
Motivations for Christian conversion among rural to urban migrants in the Kathmandu Valley
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DOI: 10.1080/09584935.2022.2059063
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article explores the rise of Christianity in urban Nepal through the lens of rural to urban migrants and their experiences. As Christianity continues its exponential growth in the Kathmandu Valley, especially among socially… read more here.
Keywords: urban migrants; rural urban; kathmandu valley; christian conversion ... See more keywords
Novel strains of Campylobacter cause diarrheal outbreak in Rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) of Kathmandu Valley
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DOI: 10.1101/2022.06.20.496768
Abstract: Campylobacter spp. is often underreported and underrated bacteria that present real health risks to both humans and animals, including non-human primates. It is a commensal microorganism of gastrointestinal tract known to cause gastroenteritis in humans.… read more here.
Keywords: humans animals; kathmandu valley; outbreak rhesus; cause ... See more keywords
Knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraceptive pills among community pharmacy practitioners working in Kathmandu Valley: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05543-5
Abstract: Background Unintended pregnancy occurs due to incorrect or inconsistent use of a contraception method. Such pregnancies can create an economic burden on the family, society and nation as a whole. Unintended pregnancy is the underlying… read more here.
Keywords: kathmandu valley; community; practice; knowledge attitude ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Puccinia abrupta var. partheniicola and its impact on Parthenium hysterophorus in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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DOI: 10.1186/s41610-020-00168-5
Abstract: Background Parthenium hysterophorus is a noxious invasive weed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Nepal. Among 11 species of biological control agents released to control P. hysterophorus in Ausrtalia, winter rust Puccina… read more here.
Keywords: winter rust; kathmandu valley; hysterophorus; seed ... See more keywords
Rapid genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in a dense urban community of Kathmandu Valley using sewage samples
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283664
Abstract: Understanding disease burden and transmission dynamics in resource-limited, low-income countries like Nepal are often challenging due to inadequate surveillance systems. These issues are exacerbated by limited access to diagnostic and research facilities throughout the country.… read more here.
Keywords: surveillance; kathmandu valley; community; sewage samples ... See more keywords
Water quality status of groundwater and municipal water supply (tap water) from Bagmati river basin in Kathmandu valley, Nepal
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DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2020.190
Abstract: Poor waste management in the Kathmandu valley has deteriorated the water quality of surface and groundwater sources. The objective of this study was to assess the status of water quality (WQ) in drinking water sources… read more here.
Keywords: kathmandu valley; tap water; water; water quality ... See more keywords
Compliance with Social Distancing, Face Mask and Sanitizer Use Measures against COVID -19 in Kathmandu Valley.
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DOI: 10.33314/jnhrc.v20i02.4088
Abstract: BACKGROUND The novel coronavirus has caused significant global impacts and is still continuing. Social distancing, the use of face mask and sanitizer (SMS) measures have become the prominent security measures to diminish the COVID-19 transmission.… read more here.
Keywords: public places; sanitizer; compliance; kathmandu valley ... See more keywords
Traffic Condition and Emission Factor from Diesel Vehicles within the Kathmandu Valley
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DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.2019.03.0159
Abstract: ABSTRACT Past research on air quality within the Kathmandu Valley indicates that diesel vehicles make a substantial contribution to the ambient pollution. Hence, it’s important to identify cost-effective measures for reducing their emissions. As a… read more here.
Keywords: kathmandu valley; diesel; vehicle; within kathmandu ... See more keywords
Nepal Ambient Monitoring and Source Testing Experiment (NAMaSTE): emissions of particulate matter and sulfur dioxide from vehicles and brick kilns and their impacts on air quality in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
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DOI: 10.5194/acp-19-8209-2019
Abstract: Abstract. Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues in the Kathmandu Valley, where the capital city of Nepal is located. We estimated emissions from two of the major source types in the… read more here.
Keywords: vehicle; brick kilns; air quality; kilns ... See more keywords