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Mechanisms that link circadian preference to problematic smartphone and social media use in young adults
by Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo, Simon L. Evans
Evening-types are at higher risk of problematic smartphone use and addiction to social media, but little is known about the possible mediating factors. Given the rising prevalence and broad negative impa...
Author: Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo
Posted: September 12, 2025, 2:00 pm
Exploring the interplay between circadian rhythms and obesity: A Boolean network approach to understanding metabolic dysregulation
by Meitner Cadena, George E. Barreto
This study investigates the interaction between circadian rhythms and lipid metabolism disruptions in the context of obesity. Obesity is known to interfere with daily rhythmicity, a crucial process for maintai...
Author: Meitner Cadena
Posted: September 9, 2025, 2:00 pm
The impact of fires on mosquito populations in Eastern Siberian forests
by Alexey V. Shvetsov
Forest fires have a significant impact on forest fauna, killing not only mammals and birds, but also less noticeable representatives of forest fauna – insects. Existing research have mainly studied the effects on vertebrate ...
Author: Alexey V. Shvetsov
Posted: September 8, 2025, 2:00 pm
Effects of aging and risk-taking behaviors on fatal injuries among old motorcyclists in Taiwan: Evidence from 2011 to 2022
by Akhmad Fajri Widodo, Cheng-Wei Chan, Hon-Ping Ma, Chen-Chun Shu, Julie Brown, Chung-Jen Chao, Shou-Chien Hsu, Shih Yu Ko, Hui-An Lin, Chenyi Chen, Chun-Chieh Chao, Iftitakhur Rohmah, Tung-Yao Tsai, Chih-Wei Pai
Background and objectives Fatalit...
Author: Akhmad Fajri Widodo
Posted: September 8, 2025, 2:00 pm
A multi-functional nine channels full-spectrum light emitting diode color temperature palette
by Jingjing Liang, Hui Cao, Donghua Xu, Xiaobing Lu, Feijiang Huang, Javid Atai
A multi-functional nine-channel full-spectrum light emitting diode color temperature palette is proposed. The color temperature (CCT) of the palette can be continuous...
Author: Jingjing Liang
Posted: August 22, 2025, 2:00 pm
Colorimetry characteristics and color clustering of natural gem-quality spinel from Myanmar (Burma)
by Jun Tang, Wenfang Zhu, Kaichao Liu, Ying Guo
Color is the most critical factor in determining the value of gem-quality spinel. This paper examines the color mechanism and the colorimetric characteristics of spinel crystals under D65 and A ligh...
Author: Jun Tang
Posted: August 14, 2025, 2:00 pm
Randomised trial reveals a mismatch between preferences for and hormonal responses to anthropogenic light colour temperatures
by Solène Guenat, Jörg Haller, Nicole Bauer
Public streetlights are universally used to improve visibility after dark and improve residents’ safety. However, anthropogenic light negatively impacts human health and well-being, biodiversity and ene...
Author: Solène Guenat
Posted: August 11, 2025, 2:00 pm
Comparison and selection of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for disease assays on plant pathogenic viruses and bacteria in greenhouses
by Anne K. J. Giesbers, Barendinus J. A. van Doorn, Joanieke van Oorspronk, Carla Oplaat, Christel de Krom, Maria Bergsma-Vlami, Annelien Roenhorst
Supplemental lighting in greenhouses has traditionally been dominated by high-pressure sodium (HPS...
Author: Anne K. J. Giesbers
Posted: August 11, 2025, 2:00 pm
