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View article: Smart Curtains and Smart Lighting
Smart Curtains and Smart Lighting Open
This project introduces a smart system for automated lighting and curtain control that combines sensors, microcontrollers, and IoT integration. Using Arduino Uno, NodeMCU ESP8266, Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs), and a stepper motor, the …
View article: How does light therapy help in managing winter depression?
How does light therapy help in managing winter depression? Open
Light therapy is a first-line treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder, effectively relieving depressive symptoms through circadian rhythm regulation. However, its long-term effectiveness compared to therapies like CBT-SAD requires furthe…
View article: How does light therapy help in managing winter depression?
How does light therapy help in managing winter depression? Open
Light therapy is a first-line treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder, effectively relieving depressive symptoms through circadian rhythm regulation. However, its long-term effectiveness compared to therapies like CBT-SAD requires furthe…
View article: Smart Curtains and Smart Lighting
Smart Curtains and Smart Lighting Open
This project introduces a smart system for automated lighting and curtain control that combines sensors, microcontrollers, and IoT integration. Using Arduino Uno, NodeMCU ESP8266, Light Dependent Resistors (LDRs), and a stepper motor, the …
View article: Integrated life cycle assessment (ILCA) approach to daylighting renovation of a sports hall considering light quality, environmental and financial aspects
Integrated life cycle assessment (ILCA) approach to daylighting renovation of a sports hall considering light quality, environmental and financial aspects Open
Purpose This paper concerns an integrated life cycle assessment (ILCA) comparing daylighting retrofit solutions for an existing sports hall, currently relying only on electric lighting. Daylight quality, environmental impact and financial …
View article: Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) Dataset
Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) Dataset Open
MuSIC_IRP1-2_CLTR Synopsis The Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) dataset contains multimodal measurements from a controlled warm‑exposure experiment using a 2 × 2 factorial design that crossed light intensity (Bright vs. Dim) with time…
View article: Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) Dataset
Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) Dataset Open
MuSIC_IRP1-2_CLTR Synopsis The Chrono‑Light Thermal Response (CL‑TR) dataset contains multimodal measurements from a controlled warm‑exposure experiment using a 2 × 2 factorial design that crossed light intensity (Bright vs. Dim) with time…
View article: Reddening the nighttime environment: Use of PC‐amber LED lighting
Reddening the nighttime environment: Use of PC‐amber LED lighting Open
The introduction of artificial light is changing the nighttime environment over large areas of the Earth, disrupting natural light regimes in terms of the occurrence, timing and forms of light. Because of the centrality of those natural li…
View article: Seasonal activity and behavioural responses to artificial light at night in migratory and non-migratory sparrows (Dataset).
Seasonal activity and behavioural responses to artificial light at night in migratory and non-migratory sparrows (Dataset). Open
Data files in support of the published research evaluating the effect of artificial light at night (ALAN) pollution on migratory and non-migratory sparrows. The study included captive experiments repeated across three seasons (spring, summ…
View article: Artificial light at night and an invasive snail synergistically enhance the invasion of a non-native macrophyte
Artificial light at night and an invasive snail synergistically enhance the invasion of a non-native macrophyte Open
Herbivory shapes plant invasion outcomes, yet its role in aquatic plant invasions under changing environmental conditions, such as artificial light at night (ALAN), remains poorly understood. We conducted three experiments using invasive m…
View article: Assessing <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Microbial Fuel Cells for Sustainable Bioenergy Under Diverse Light and Electrode Conditions
Assessing <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> Microbial Fuel Cells for Sustainable Bioenergy Under Diverse Light and Electrode Conditions Open
This study seeks to assess the efficacy of microbial fuel cells utilizing the algae Chlorella vulgaris by examining the influence of the light spectrum and electrode configuration on electrical power output. The growth rate of algae, doubl…
View article: A TinyML Reinforcement Learning Approach for Energy-Efficient Light Control in Low-Cost Greenhouse Systems
A TinyML Reinforcement Learning Approach for Energy-Efficient Light Control in Low-Cost Greenhouse Systems Open
This study presents a reinforcement learning (RL)-based control strategy for adaptive lighting regulation in controlled environments using a low-power microcontroller. A model-free Q-learning algorithm was implemented to dynamically adjust…
View article: Early Detection of Contamination of Some Crops by <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Resulting from Untreated Medical Waste Using Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
Early Detection of Contamination of Some Crops by <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Resulting from Untreated Medical Waste Using Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Techniques Open
Medical waste is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants worldwide. It is defined as liquid pharmaceutical waste resulting from the manufacturing of antibiotics, hormones, and other medications, which may contain residual active…
View article: THE IMPORTANCE OF SHADOWS IN HUMAN LIFE AND SOME RULES FOR DRAWING SHADOWS IN PERSPECTIVE IMAGES
THE IMPORTANCE OF SHADOWS IN HUMAN LIFE AND SOME RULES FOR DRAWING SHADOWS IN PERSPECTIVE IMAGES Open
The purpose of this article is to introduce students to the fundamentals of shadow construction in perspective drawings, including determining the direction of light rays, methods for constructing cast and self-shadows, as well as developi…
View article: Daylighting Glare Evaluation in Classrooms
Daylighting Glare Evaluation in Classrooms Open
Natural lighting plays an important role in the design of interior spaces, especially in classrooms where it can improve visual comfort, student performance, and overall well-being. However, one of the main challenges in ensuring adequate …
View article: THE IMPORTANCE OF SHADOWS IN HUMAN LIFE AND SOME RULES FOR DRAWING SHADOWS IN PERSPECTIVE IMAGES
THE IMPORTANCE OF SHADOWS IN HUMAN LIFE AND SOME RULES FOR DRAWING SHADOWS IN PERSPECTIVE IMAGES Open
The purpose of this article is to introduce students to the fundamentals of shadow construction in perspective drawings, including determining the direction of light rays, methods for constructing cast and self-shadows, as well as developi…
View article: The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries
The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries Open
View article: Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation
Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation Open
View article: The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries
The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries Open
View article: Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation
Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation Open
View article: Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish
Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish Open
Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish
View article: Artificial Light at Night in the Arctic as Proxy for Industrial Activity and its Relation to Fire Occurrence and Vegetation Changes
Artificial Light at Night in the Arctic as Proxy for Industrial Activity and its Relation to Fire Occurrence and Vegetation Changes Open
View article: Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation
Illuminating Avian Sleep: How Artificial Light at Night Disrupts Memory Consolidation Open
View article: Plant Responses to Light Pollution at Different Color Temperatures
Plant Responses to Light Pollution at Different Color Temperatures Open
View article: Artificial light at night (ALAN) and Activity Patterns in Hyla arborea Tadpoles: a Preliminary Study
Artificial light at night (ALAN) and Activity Patterns in Hyla arborea Tadpoles: a Preliminary Study Open
View article: Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish
Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish Open
Fatal attraction: light pollution creates an ecological trap for wild fish
View article: Impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on Collective Grooming Behaviour in a Freshwater Prawn Population (Macrobrachium Lamarrei)
Impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on Collective Grooming Behaviour in a Freshwater Prawn Population (Macrobrachium Lamarrei) Open
View article: Artificial light at night (ALAN) and Activity Patterns in Hyla arborea Tadpoles: a Preliminary Study
Artificial light at night (ALAN) and Activity Patterns in Hyla arborea Tadpoles: a Preliminary Study Open
View article: Understanding the Fundamentals of Artificial Light Exposure on Animals and Humans
Understanding the Fundamentals of Artificial Light Exposure on Animals and Humans Open
View article: The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries
The More the Better? The Role of Artificial Light at Night in Perceived Safety and Well-Being During Nocturnal Blue Space Visits in 18 Countries Open