Simulating exposure-related human mobility behavior at the neighborhood-level under COVID-19 in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Peng, Yechennan; López, Juan Miguel; Santos, Alexandre Pereira; Mobeen, Muhammad; Scheffran, Jürgen

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2022.104161

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“…The tracking of second-order impacts may also be represented via environment-agent interaction, for example, as changes in the risk assessment influence the agents' decision-making. Additionally, discrete agents' collective behaviours, such as mobility or pro-environmental behaviour, influence the larger scale spatial risk and environmental resilience 74 . The intermediary translator stage integrates different spatio-temporal scales.…”

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“…While physical exposure to health or climate hazards may be diverse, the drivers of vulnerability are often very similar: Poverty, lack of social or governmental support, and socio-territorial segregation . Previous research explored vulnerability concerning climate change 83 and the COVID-19 pandemic 74,84,85 . We now adapt this concept as the linchpin of the health-climate nexus.…”

Section: Multiple Stressors Framework Implementation For the Health-c...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An ABM that presents translating qualities developed in the fourth research stage 74 . This model integrates top-down quantitative spatial risk in its environment and bottom-up behaviour from the focus groups in the agents' specification.…”

Section: Multiple Stressors Framework Implementation For the Health-c...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Integrating Sectors, Scales and Disciplines in the Climate-Health Nexus: A Framework for Systemic Risks and Multi-Stressors Vulnerability Research

Santos,

Rodriguez-Lopez,

Peng

et al. 2024

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Scientific research on multiple stressors, compound hazards, and systemic risks presents missed opportunities for integration. We present a transdisciplinary framework that seeks to connect evidence on health and climate crises in the Anthropocene. To this end, we review research on multiple stressors, compound hazards, and systemic risks along the axis of breadth and depth, representing the thematic and sectoral variety and multiple integrated scales of analysis, respectively. We then outline a research gap as the need for a translator from trade-offs into synergies. We identify three essential requirements for this translator and define a research framework integrating top-down (macro) and bottom-up (micro) evidence by mixing methods from social and climate sciences using an agent-based model. Finally, we present an implementation of this framework for the COVID-19 crisis in two Brazilian cities (São Paulo and Porto Alegre) and provide an outlook for future research on multiple stressors.

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Integrating Sectors, Scales and Disciplines in the Climate-Health Nexus: A Framework for Systemic Risks and Multi-Stressors Vulnerability Research

Santos,

Rodriguez-Lopez,

Peng

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“…In the study by Peng et al [38], the limitations of existing models at capturing COVID-19's impact on human mobility at a neighborhood level are addressed. Employing an agent-based model (VIABLE), the study simulates individual mobility choices based on social activities in neighborhoods, focusing on Porto Alegre, Brazil.…”

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An Agent-Based Model for Disease Epidemics in Greece

Thomopoulos,

Tsichlas

2024

Information

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In this research, we present the first steps toward developing a data-driven agent-based model (ABM) specifically designed for simulating infectious disease dynamics in Greece. Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, this research holds significant importance as it can offer valuable insights into disease transmission patterns and assist in devising effective intervention strategies. To the best of our knowledge, no similar study has been conducted in Greece. We constructed a prototype ABM that utilizes publicly accessible data to accurately represent the complex interactions and dynamics of disease spread in the Greek population. By incorporating demographic information and behavioral patterns, our model captures the specific characteristics of Greece, enabling accurate and context-specific simulations. By using our proposed ABM, we aim to assist policymakers in making informed decisions regarding disease control and prevention. Through the use of simulations, policymakers have the opportunity to explore different scenarios and predict the possible results of various intervention measures. These may include strategies like testing approaches, contact tracing, vaccination campaigns, and social distancing measures. Through these simulations, policymakers can assess the effectiveness and feasibility of these interventions, leading to the development of well-informed strategies aimed at reducing the impact of infectious diseases on the Greek population. This study is an initial exploration toward understanding disease transmission patterns and a first step towards formulating effective intervention strategies for Greece.

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“…A few studies developed models or simulations to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on future mobility (Peng et al 2023;Wang et al 2020). Using MATSim, an agent-based simulation model, and assuming that the mode preference during the pandemic is maintained, Wang et al (2020) predicted that a full reopening scenario of the NYC transportation system would result in 73% of pre-COVID transit ridership owing to changed mode preferences, while increasing car traffic as much as 142% of pre-pandemic levels.…”

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Systematic literature review on impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding measures on mobility

Lee

Eom

2023

Transportation

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The unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak has significantly influenced our daily life, and COVID-19’s spread is inevitably associated with human mobility. Given the pandemic’s severity and extent of spread, a timely and comprehensive synthesis of the current state of research is needed to understand the pandemic’s impact on human mobility and corresponding government measures. This study examined the relevant literature published to the present (March 2023), identified research trends, and conducted a systematic review of evidence regarding transport’s response to COVID-19. We identified key research agendas and synthesized the results, examining: (1) mobility changes by transport modes analyzed regardless of government policy implementation, using empirical data and survey data; (2) the effect of diverse government interventions to reduce mobility and limit COVID-19 spread, and controversial issues on travel restriction policy effects; and (3) future research issues. The findings showed a strong relationship between the pandemic and mobility, with significant impacts on decreased overall mobility, a remarkable drop in transit ridership, changes in travel behavior, and improved traffic safety. Government implemented various non-pharmaceutical countermeasures, such as city lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing. Many studies showed such interventions were effective. However, some researchers reported inconsistent outcomes. This review provides urban and transport planners with valuable insights to facilitate better preparation for future health emergencies that affect transportation.

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Simulating exposure-related human mobility behavior at the neighborhood-level under COVID-19 in Porto Alegre, Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

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Integrating Sectors, Scales and Disciplines in the Climate-Health Nexus: A Framework for Systemic Risks and Multi-Stressors Vulnerability Research

Integrating Sectors, Scales and Disciplines in the Climate-Health Nexus: A Framework for Systemic Risks and Multi-Stressors Vulnerability Research

An Agent-Based Model for Disease Epidemics in Greece

Systematic literature review on impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding measures on mobility

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