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Kimberly Long Holt
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Social Equity in Environmental Policy: Addressing Disparities in U.S. Urban Air Quality Kimberly Long Holt
International Journal of Scientific Multidisciplinary Research Vol. 3 No. 8 (2025): August 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/ijsmr.v3i8.568

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The paper serves all the model components of social justice in the vision of air quality management of the American urban environment and racial injustice against the poor community. We then may resort to the facts regarding the environmental consideration, state regulation, and the census results and discuss to what extent the tradition of redlining and other similar practices will reach before making the people realize what exposure to air pollution may be like. The analysis to be performed consists of a spatial analysis of freeze frames of PM2.5 concentration in 50 large cities in the United States from 2010 to 2023, and comparing the pollutants to the socioeconomic factors. Analyzing the data, one can notice that communities of color are at risk of PM 2.5 28 times in comparison to cubic-white communities. The paper is proposing policies to address these historical injustices of the environment, such as equitable expansion of surveillance networks, participative style, community orientation, and revisionary decisions
Engineering Solutions for Air Quality Improvement Around Production Machinery Kimberly Long Holt
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 7 (2025): July 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v4i7.160

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Manufacturing indirectly eliminates air pollution that threatens employees' safety, efficiency in production, and the environment. With this study, the researcher evaluated engineering strategies in the reduction of harmful emissions like particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (Nox), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and carbon monoxide (CO). The paper compares the various filtration systems, such as HEPA filters, electrostatic precipitators, activated carbon adsorption, wet scrubbers, and biofilters. It rates their efficacy, cost energy consumption, and maintenance requirements. Case studies show how custom solutions in the chemical, metal, and pharmaceutical industries cut all pollutants. The study also advocates the significance of tailored, cost-effective solutions and adherence to regulation as means of air quality enhancement.
Advancements in Respiratory Protection: Evaluating the Efficacy of N95 Respirators in Healthcare Settings Kimberly Long Holt
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 4 No. 9 (2025): September 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v4i9.243

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The importance of appropriate respiratory protection in the healthcare setting has become apparent due to the health-related consequences of the world. This study is associated with N95 respirators, including, respirator filtration efficiency, respirator fit testing, and the challenges associated with using N95 respirators to protect against airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. While randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses show that properly fit N95 respirators have filtration efficiency greater than 95-98% for particles 0.3 microns and above, and after decontamination, pass rates in healthcare facilities after decontamination range from 68% to 89% due to several key factors - donning method, integrity of seals, and retention of electrostatic charge. Data should be available to inform respiratory protection controls and demonstrate that N95 respirators will continue to be effective against infection in the context of the strategy.    
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