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Experimental Research on Using Form-stable PCM-Integrated Cementitious Composite for Reducing Overheating in Buildings

Buildings, 2019
This paper investigates the potential of using form-stable phase change material (FS-PCM) integrated cement mortars in building envelopes to prevent overheating and to improve summer thermal comfort. The FS-PCM integrated cement mortar was applied as the
Sayanthan Ramakrishnan, Jay Sanjayan, Xiaoming Wang   +2 more
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Methods for detecting heat stress in hutch-housed dairy calves in a continental climate

Journal of Dairy Science, 2023
: Dairy calves exposed to solar radiation, elevated ambient temperature, and humidity are at risk of impaired welfare and productivity. Initial detection of thermal discomfort requires determination of optimal heat stress indicators and thresholds.
B. Dado-Senn, V. Ouellet, V. Lantigua, J. Van Os, J. Laporta   +4 more
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A qualitative approach for investigating thermal discomfort in the outdoor environment of a World Heritage Site: A case study of Hampi, India [PDF]

Geographica Pannonica
The outdoor thermal environment affects visitors' thermal comfort and overall experience. This study investigates the application of photographic analysis as a qualitative tool for evaluating thermal discomfort in outdoor environments at a World Heritage
Paul Tanaya, Daketi Srinivas, Rao Kailasa M., Chundeli Faiz Ahmed   +3 more
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Impacts of Mask Wearing and Leakages on Cyclic Respiratory Flows and Facial Thermoregulation

Fluids, 2023
Elevated face temperature due to mask wearing can cause discomfort and skin irritation, making mask mandates challenging. When thermal discomfort becomes intolerable, individuals instinctively or unknowingly loosen or remove their facemasks, compromising
Kian Barari, Xiuhua Si, Jinxiang Xi
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Effect evaluation of a heated ambulance mattress-prototype on thermal comfort and patients’ temperatures in prehospital emergency care – an intervention study [PDF]

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2015
Background: The ambulance milieu does not offer good thermal comfort to patients during the cold Swedish winters. Patients’ exposure to cold temperatures combined with a cold ambulance mattress seems to be the major factor leading to an overall sensation
Jonas Aléx, Stig Karlsson, Ulf Björnstig, Britt-Inger Saveman   +3 more
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Trends of Outdoor Thermal Discomfort in Mymensingh: an Application of Thoms’ Discomfort index

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources, 2018
Thermal comfort is considered very important in aspects of risk assessment, summertime morbidity or in building designing. The present study applied Thom’s discomfort index (DI) to assess the trend of outdoor thermal discomfort in Mymensingh City during 2006-2015.
MA Baten, MS Hossen, MSJ Talukdar
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The Energy Cost of Cold Thermal Discomfort in the Global South [PDF]

Buildings, 2020
The Global South, much of it in warm tropical latitudes, is expected to double its total energy demand by 2050. In addition to increased mean demand, greater demand for space cooling during external temperature peaks will exacerbate the strain on already fragile energy networks.
Alnuaimi, Abdulla, Natarajan, Sukumar
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The discomfort levels in Gujarat-A comparison of different thermal stress indices

Journal of Agrometeorology, 2018
The characterization of discomfort of any location is essentially required to understand the efficiency of human activities. In the present study, four different thermal stress indices (Heat Index of Rothfusz (US_HI), simple Heat Index (S_HI ...
VYAS PANDEY
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Climate Change Impacts on Diurnal Temperature Range and Thermal Discomfort and Their Association in Selected Eastern Mediterranean Cities Using CMIP6 Projections

Atmosphere
Climate projections indicate significant changes in temperature patterns and other meteorological parameters under different climate change scenarios, with temperature receiving special attention due to its influence on thermal conditions and human ...
George Katavoutas, Konstantinos V. Varotsos, Christos Giannakopoulos   +2 more
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Adaptive Strategies Used in Urban Houses to Overheating: A Systematic Review

Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 2023
Recently, urban regions are experiencing prolonged heat exposure due to climate change and increased population expansion. Physiological, psychological and behavioural measures improve residents’ thermal comfort to solve the overheating issues generated ...
Sakirat Abimbola Afolabi, Mokunfayo Funmilayo Adedire   +1 more
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