Given a sequence π1π2 . . . πn, a longest increasing subsequence (LIS) in a window π〈l, r〉= πlπl+1 . . . πr is a longest subsequence σ = πi1πi2 . . . πiT such that l ≤ i1 < i2 < · · · < iT ≤ r and πi1 < πi2 < · · · < πiT . We consider the Lisw problem, which is to find the longest increasing subsequences in a sliding window of fixed-size w over a sequence. Formally, it is to find a LIS for ever...

Increasing levels of anthropogenic aerosols in Asia have raised considerable concern regarding its potential impact on the global atmosphere, but the magnitude of the associated climate forcing remains to be quantified. Here, using a novel hierarchical modelling approach and observational analysis, we demonstrate modulated mid-latitude cyclones by Asian pollution over the past three decades. Re...

The incidence of allergic respiratory diseases and bronchial asthma appears to be increasing worldwide, and people living in urban areas more frequently experience these conditions than those living in rural areas. One of the several causes of the rise in morbidity associated with allergic respiratory diseases is the increased presence of outdoor air pollutants resulting from more intense energ...

BACKGROUND Air pollution may promote type 2 diabetes by increasing adipose inflammation and insulin resistance. This study examined the relation between long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution and type 2 diabetes prevalence among 50- to 75-year-old subjects living in Westfriesland, the Netherlands. METHODS Participants were recruited in a cross-sectional diabetes screening-study c...

The effects of an increasing downriver pollution gradient on the reproductive system of Astyanax fasciatus were investigated in the Rio dos Sinos, RS. The comparison of mean oocyte diameters, gonadal indices and gonado-somatic relationships of specimens captured in polluted areas with individuals from unpolluted reference sites revealed a significant decrease of these parameters with increasing...

Urban meteorology and pollution are characterised by a number of atmospheric parameters and their evolution in time, which all have specific problems as to their monitoring, representativeness, parameterisation and modelling compared to rural situations. The main goal of the Action COST-715 (1998-2004) was to provide the best guidance on how meteorology may be included in pollution calculations...

End-of-pipe pollution controls are being replaced by pollution prevention and source reduction approaches in an increasing number of industries in many SIC'S in the U.S. and around the world. But the dissemination of information to industrial leaders and governmental regulators about the economic and environmental and human health benefits to be derived from industrial utilization of pollution ...

Jacquemin et al. address an important topic in the field of epidemiology and public health by increasing understanding of the triggers of air pollution annoyance across 25 population centres in 14 countries in Europe. No study, however commendable, is without its limitations and this one is no exception. We offer a commentary of their article ‘Annoyance Due to Air Pollution in Europe’ as a mean...

Wet-collector systems, designed and operated for air-pollution control without concern for or con­ sideration of the stream-pollution effects of their liquid-borne wastes, may cause significant localized pollution of surface and ground water bodies. Wet­ collector systems can be designed with presently known technology to decrease contaminants in effluent outfalls to acceptable levels. Increasi...

Air pollution is a serious problem that affects billions of people globally. Although the environmental and health costs of air pollution are well known, the present research investigates its ethical costs. We propose that air pollution can increase criminal and unethical behavior by increasing anxiety. Analyses of a 9-year panel of 9,360 U.S. cities found that air pollution predicted six major...