Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 21, 2023
Abstract
Light
exposure
is
an
essential
driver
of
health
and
well-being,
individual
behaviours
during
rest
activity
modulate
physiologically-relevant
aspects
light
exposure.
Further
understanding
the
that
influence
photic
patterns
may
provide
insight
into
volitional
contributions
to
physiological
effects
guide
bevavioral
points
intervention.
Here,
we
present
a
novel,
self-reported
psychometrically
validated
inventory
capture
exposure-related
behaviour,
Exposure
Behaviour
Assessment
(LEBA).
An
expert
panel
prepared
initial
48-item
pool
spanning
different
behaviours.
Responses,
consisting
rating
frequency
engaging
in
per-item
behaviour
on
5-point
Likert
type
scale,
were
collected
online
survey
yielding
responses
from
geographically
unconstrained
sample
(690
completed
responses,
74
countries,
28
time
zones).
The
exploratory
factor
analysis
(EFA)
subsample
(n=428)
rendered
five-factor
solution
with
25
items
(Wearing
blue
filters,
spending
outdoors,
using
phone
smartwatch
bed,
before
bedtime,
morning
daytime).
In
confirmatory
(CFA)
performed
independent
subset
participants
(n=262),
removed
two
additional
attain
best
fit
for
(CFI=0.95,
TLI=0.95,
RMSEA=0.06).
internal
consistency
reliability
coefficient
total
instrument
yielded
McDonald’s
Omega=0.68.
Measurement
model
invariance
between
native
non-native
English
speakers
showed
our
attained
highest
level
(residual
invariance;
CFI=0.95,
RMSEA=0.05).
Lastly,
short
form
LEBA
(n=18)
was
developed
Item
Response
Theory
complete
(n=690).
psychometric
properties
indicate
usability
measure
offer
scalable
characterize
remote
samples.
available
under
open-access
CC-BY-NC-ND
license.
Instrument
webpage:
https://leba-instrument.org/
GitHub
repository
containing
this
manuscript:
https://github.com/leba-instrument/leba-manuscript
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
120(42)
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Experimental
and
interventional
studies
show
that
light
can
regulate
sleep
timing
sleepiness
while
awake
by
setting
the
phase
of
circadian
rhythms
supporting
alertness.
The
extent
to
which
differences
in
exposure
explain
variations
within
between
individuals
everyday
life
remains
less
clear.
Here,
we
establish
a
method
address
this
deficit,
incorporating
an
open-source
wearable
wrist-worn
logger
(SpectraWear)
smartphone-based
online
data
collection.
We
use
it
simultaneously
record
longitudinal
(in
melanopic
equivalent
daylight
illuminance),
timing,
subjective
alertness
over
seven
days
convenience
sample
59
UK
adults
without
externally
imposed
challenge
(e.g.,
shift
work
or
jetlag).
Participants
reliably
had
strong
daily
but
frequently
were
exposed
during
daytime
more
pre-bedtime
episodes
than
recommended
[T.
M.
Brown
et
al.
,
PLoS
Biol.
20
e3001571
(2022)].
Prior
several
hours
was
associated
with
lower
with,
particular,
brighter
late
episode
after
wake
linked
reduced
early
morning
(sleep
inertia).
Higher
longer
onset
latency.
Early
correlated
reproducible
robust
patterns
higher
daytime/lower
night-time
exposure.
Our
study
establishes
for
collecting
health/performance
provides
evidence
associations
important
determinants
health
performance.
Clocks & Sleep,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 116 - 140
Published: March 17, 2023
Light
use
is
rising
steeply,
mainly
because
of
the
advent
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
devices.
LEDs
are
frequently
blue-enriched
light
sources
and
may
have
different
impacts
on
non-image
forming
(NIF)
system,
which
maximally
sensitive
to
blue-wavelength
light.
Most
importantly,
timing
LED
device
widespread,
leading
novel
exposure
patterns
NIF
system.
The
goal
this
narrative
review
discuss
multiple
aspects
that
we
think
should
be
accounted
for
when
attempting
predict
how
situation
will
affect
impact
brain
functions.
We
first
cover
both
image-forming
pathways
brain.
then
detail
our
current
understanding
human
cognition,
sleep,
alertness,
mood.
Finally,
questions
concerning
adoption
lighting
screens,
offer
new
opportunities
improve
well-being,
but
also
raise
concerns
about
increasing
exposure,
detrimental
health,
particularly
in
evening.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 122 - 122
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Neuromodulation
stands
as
a
cutting-edge
approach
in
the
fields
of
neuroscience
and
therapeutic
intervention
typically
involving
regulation
neural
activity
through
physical
chemical
stimuli.
The
purpose
this
review
is
to
provide
an
overview
evaluation
different
neuromodulation
techniques,
anticipating
clearer
understanding
future
developmental
trajectories
challenges
faced
within
domain
that
can
be
achieved.
This
categorizes
techniques
into
genetic
methods
(including
optogenetics,
chemogenetics,
sonogenetics,
magnetogenetics)
non-genetic
deep
brain
stimulation,
transcranial
magnetic
direct
current
ultrasound
photobiomodulation
therapy,
infrared
neuromodulation,
electromagnetic
sensory
stimulation
multi-physical-factor
techniques).
By
systematically
evaluating
principles,
mechanisms,
advantages,
limitations,
efficacy
modulating
neuronal
potential
applications
interventions
neurological
disorders
these
comprehensive
picture
gradually
emerging
regarding
advantages
their
trajectory,
clinical
applications.
highlights
significant
advancements
applying
treat
psychiatric
disorders.
Genetic
methods,
such
sonogenetics
magnetogenetics,
have
demonstrated
high
specificity
temporal
precision
targeting
populations,
while
offer
noninvasive
versatile
options.
transformative
research
practice
underscored,
emphasizing
need
for
integration
innovation
technologies,
optimization
delivery
improvement
mediums,
toxicity
fully
harness
potential.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Ample
research
has
shown
that
light
influences
our
emotions,
cognition,
and
sleep
quality.
However,
little
work
examined
whether
different
exposure-related
behaviors,
such
as
daytime
exposure
to
electric
nighttime
usage
of
gadgets,
especially
before
sleep,
influence
quality
cognition.
Three-hundred-and-one
Malaysian
adults
(Mean
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
252, P. 111245 - 111245
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
We
examined
the
impact
of
an
8-h
exposure
to
short-wavelength-enriched
white
light
during
day
on
cognitive
performance,
alertness,
and
mood
moderately
sleep-restricted
university
students
in
a
simulated
classroom
setting.
A
total
28
participants
(mean
age:
23.57
±
2.69;
19
female)
were
assigned
one
two
conditions,
each
with
equal
melanopic
daylight
efficacy
ratio
(melDER∼0.9).
However,
they
differed
photopic
illuminances,
falling
within
upper
lower
limits
prescribed
standards
for
lighting:
low
illuminance
(LI;
309.33
3.04
horizontal
128.26
7.37
vertical
EDI
lux)
high
(HI;
513
12.59
213.70
11.62
lux).
Cognitive
procedural
memory,
declarative
subjective
evaluated
using
N-back
Task,
Finger
Tapping
Free
Recall
Modified
Karolinska
Sleepiness
Scale,
Visual
Analogue
Scales,
respectively.
No
statistically
significant
differences
observed
any
measures
between
lighting
conditions
(p.adjusted
>
0.05).
These
results
indicate
that
exposures
at
illuminances
current
do
not
adversely
affect
mood,
as
assessed
this
study.
findings
have
meaningful
implications
design,
providing
opportunity
enhance
energy
efficiency
without
compromising
working
mood.
Lighting Research & Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 14, 2024
Daytime
light
levels
are
important
for
human
physiology.
Office
workers
spend
most
of
their
daytime
inside
buildings
where
it
is
unclear
whether
they
receive
healthy
levels.
A
recent
publication
presented
recommendations
the
minimum
level
optimal
health,
expressed
in
melanopic
equivalent
daylight
illuminance
(EDI).
The
current
paper
assesses
this
recommended
achieved
by
office
through
a
meta-analysis
personal
workers,
obtained
from
light-dosimetry
field
studies.
From
our
literature
search,
we
identified
nine
eligible
papers.
These
papers
comprised
data
studies
one
or
multiple
buildings,
over
more
seasons,
1
to
62
participants,
and
19
564
workdays.
After
analysing
data,
found
that
none
offices
250
EDI
was
met
entire
day.
Only
out
6
median
13
mean
reported
were
above
value.
Unfortunately,
these
conclusions
less
groundbreaking
than
hoped
for,
due
large
differences
between
study
protocols.
This
resulted
variety
(unreported)
characteristics
(i.e.
light-dosimeter,
participant,
building
environment)
which
complicated
fair
comparison
different
To
facilitate
meta-analyses
studies,
introduce
collection
reporting
We
based
on
gaps
meta-analysis,
supplemented
other