Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
126(3), P. 938 - 947
Published: Feb. 7, 2016
BACKGROUND.
Beyond
image
formation,
the
light
that
is
detected
by
retinal
photoreceptors
influences
subcortical
functions,
including
circadian
timing,
sleep,
and
arousal.
The
physiology
of
nonimage-forming
(NIF)
photoresponses
in
humans
not
well
understood;
therefore,
development
therapeutic
interventions
based
on
this
physiology,
such
as
bright
therapy
to
treat
chronobiological
disorders,
remains
challenging.
Clocks & Sleep,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 280 - 289
Published: June 26, 2019
Exposure
to
light
has
short-
and
long-term
impacts
on
non-visual
responses
in
humans.
While
many
aspects
related
sensitivity
have
been
characterised
(such
as
the
action
spectrum
for
melatonin
suppression),
much
remains
be
elucidated.
Here,
we
provide
a
set
of
minimum
reporting
guidelines
stimulus
conditions
involving
an
intervention
chronobiology,
sleep
research
environmental
psychology
experiments.
Corresponding
current
state-of-the-art
knowledge
(June
2019),
these
are
(i)
measure
report
spectral
power
distribution
acute
from
observer’s
point
view;
(ii)
background
environment
(iii),
make
spectra
available
tabulated
form,
(iv)
α-opic
(ir)radiances
illuminance;
(v)
describe
timing
properties
(duration
pattern);
(vi)
spatial
(spatial
arrangement
extent),
(vii)
measurement
equipment.
We
supplement
with
optional
suggestions
discuss
limitations
scheme.
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
108, P. 263 - 272
Published: Sept. 9, 2016
This
paper
presents
a
theoretical
framework
for
incorporating
the
non-image-forming
effects
of
light
into
daylighting
design
in
built
environment.
The
includes
human
performance
indicators
to
measure
magnitude
as
well
factors
quantify
these
effects.
In
addition,
architectural
(daylighting)
parameters
are
included
control
reaching
indoor
To
assess
process,
threshold
values
every
factor
discussed.
A
distinction
is
made
between
luminous
and
temporal
characteristics
application
their
thresholds
process.
proposed
enables
stakeholders
field
incorporate
requirements
evaluate
potential
spaces
with
regard
requirements.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 27, 2021
At
its
best,
human-centric
lighting
considers
the
visual
and
non-visual
effects
of
light
in
support
positive
human
outcomes.
worst,
it
is
a
marketing
phrase
used
to
healthwash
products
or
design
solutions.
There
no
doubt
that
environmental
contributes
health,
but
how
might
one
practice
given
both
credible
potential
implausible
hype?
Marketing
literature
filled
with
promises.
Technical
societies
have
summarized
science
not
yet
offered
guidance.
Meanwhile,
designers
are
middle,
attempting
distinguish
knowledge
from
which
dubious
make
decisions
affect
people
directly.
This
article
intended
to:
(1)
empower
reader
fundamental
understandings
ways
affects
health;
(2)
provide
process
for
can
dovetail
decision-making
already
part
designer's
workflow.
Journal of PHYSIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: July 19, 2016
Seasonal
variations
in
physiology
and
behavior
have
frequently
been
reported.
Light
is
the
major
zeitgeber
for
synchronizing
internal
circadian
rhythms
with
external
solar
day.
Non-image
forming
effects
of
light
radiation,
example,
phase
resetting
rhythms,
melatonin
suppression,
acute
alerting
effects,
depend
on
several
characteristics
exposure
including
intensity,
timing
duration,
spectral
composition
previous
exposure,
or
history.
The
aim
present
study
was
to
report
natural
pattern
diurnal
seasonal
examine
change
cortisol
concentrations
a
group
Swedish
office
workers.Fifteen
subjects
participated
field
that
carried
out
south
Sweden.
Ambulatory
equipment
used
monthly
measurements
daily
radiation
across
year.
included
illuminance
irradiance.
collected
saliva
samples
every
4
h
during
1
day
measuring
period.The
results
showed
there
were
large
differences
amount
observed
time
periods
04:00-08:00,
08:00-12:00,
12:00-16:00,
16:00-20:00,
20:00-24:00.
Moreover,
regarding
pattern.
larger
extent
exposed
afternoon/evening
summer.
During
winter,
spring,
autumn,
received
much
morning
early
afternoon.
Regarding
melatonin,
variation
peak
level
winter
higher
levels
at
07:00.This
adds
from
other
naturalistic
studies
by
reporting
patterns
living
northern
latitude
56°
N,
annual
photoperiod
length.
It
seems
be
lighting
conditions,
both
concerning
intensities
as
well
which
people
high
latitudes
are
may
result
profile
melatonin.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
126(3), P. 938 - 947
Published: Feb. 7, 2016
BACKGROUND.
Beyond
image
formation,
the
light
that
is
detected
by
retinal
photoreceptors
influences
subcortical
functions,
including
circadian
timing,
sleep,
and
arousal.
The
physiology
of
nonimage-forming
(NIF)
photoresponses
in
humans
not
well
understood;
therefore,
development
therapeutic
interventions
based
on
this
physiology,
such
as
bright
therapy
to
treat
chronobiological
disorders,
remains
challenging.
