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Effects of Summer Heat Stress on Physiological Parameters and Reproductive Efficiency of Barbarine Ewes Under Natural Outdoor or Indoor Conditions

open access: yesJournal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change and rising ambient temperatures increasingly challenge sheep production systems in arid and semi‐arid regions, particularly during the summer breeding season. This study evaluated the effects of heat stress and direct solar exposure on physiological responses, metabolic profile, and reproductive performance of Barbarine ewes, a ...
Samia Khnissi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incorporating Crowdsourced Data Into Operational Products: A Perspective From a National Meteorological Service

open access: yesInternational Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Future advances in the fields of meteorology and climate science will require scientists to increasingly strive towards the provision of new high‐resolution services. In this context, the development of new products and services along the weather chain may greatly benefit from the adoption of second‐and‐third‐party data (23PD) as a source of high ...
Irene Garcia‐Marti   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging Nature and Counselor Education: Utilization and Barriers to EcoWellness

open access: yesThe Journal of Humanistic Counseling, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Guided by an ecological–humanistic and existential–humanistic perspective, we explored EcoWellness as a form of nature‐based self‐care in counselor education by examining its associations with demographic characteristics, patterns of nature use, and self‐reported barriers among 193 students and faculty from CACREP‐accredited counseling ...
Brett Gleason   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Indoor Climate on Energy Efficiency and Productivity in Office Buildings

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Most of energy in buildings is used for creation of healthy and comfortable indoor environment, and therefore lately an increased attention has been directed towards optimization of operation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems ...
Stankeviča, Gaļina   +1 more
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Assessment of indoor air quality in Texas elementary schools

open access: yes, 2008
textPoor indoor air quality in schools is associated with diminished learning, health risks to students and staff, and economic costs. This dissertation reports findings from the Texas Elementary School Indoor Air Study (TESIAS).
Sanders, Mark Daniel, 1973-
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Residual Limb Hyperhidrosis in Prosthetic Users: First Prospective Pilot of Topical Antiperspirant Treatment

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Residual limb hyperhidrosis (RLH) is a frequent and debilitating condition among lower‐limb prosthetic users. Although aluminium chloride is recommended first‐line for focal hyperhidrosis, its efficacy in RLH has not previously been evaluated in prospective studies.
Jette Schack   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessments of indoor environmental quality on occupant satisfaction and physical parameters in office buildings

open access: yes, 2017
The indoor environmental quality is of major interest for occupants in office buildings. This study is to identify the benchmarking values of physical parameters for indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of office buildings and explore the influences of ...
Wallbaum, Holger   +5 more
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From Niche to Mainstream: A Knowledge Exchange Model for Sustainable Housing Adoption

open access: yesKnowledge and Process Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As climate change intensifies the demand for sustainable practices, the residential housing sector remains a critical yet underutilized area for promoting energy efficiency. Although consumer awareness is increasing, sustainable and energy‐efficient (SEE) housing continues to occupy a niche market.
Lianne Foti
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Indoor Climate Impact on Energy Consumption and Human Health

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The main goal of this study was to estimate costs and benefits of indoor air quality improvement based on productivity loss, short-term sick leave costs, and investment, operation and energy costs of air handling systems.
Blumberga, Andra
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