This paper built on the gap that previous studies are limited because of problematic a priori assumptions that PM2.5 concentration follows subjective seasonal, monthly, or weekly patterns, this paper managed to discover the hidden temporal variation patterns of PM2.5 from a different perspective using innovative calendar visualizations.
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