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Effect of exposure duration and light spectra on nighttime melatonin suppression in adolescents and adults by Nagare, R, Plitnick, B, Figueiro, MG

“…This study investigated how light exposure duration affects melatonin suppression, a well-established marker of circadian phase, and whether adolescents (13–18…”
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Comparisons of three practical field devices used to measure personal light exposures and activity levels by Figueiro, MG, Hamner, R, Bierman, A, Rea, MS

“…This paper documents the spectral and spatial performance characteristics of two new versions of the Daysimeter, devices developed and calibrated by the…”
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The effects of red and blue light on alertness and mood at night by Plitnick, B., Figueiro, MG, Wood, B., Rea, MS

“…This study was designed to explore the roles that long- and short-wavelength lights have on momentary mood and alertness at night. Twenty-two subjects…”
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Light as a circadian stimulus for architectural lighting by Rea, MS, Figueiro, MG

“…Consideration is being given to the adoption of a new metric characterizing light as it affects the human circadian system. Much has been learned over the past…”
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A proposed 24 h lighting scheme for older adults by Figueiro, MG

“…Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients exhibit random patterns of rest and activity rather than the consolidated sleep/wake cycle found in normal, older people…”
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Modelling the spectral sensitivity of the human circadian system by Rea, MS, Figueiro, MG, Bierman, A, Hamner, R

“…It is now well established that the spectral, spatial, temporal and absolute sensitivities of the human circadian system are very different from those of the…”
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A 24-hour lighting scheme to promote alertness and circadian entrainment in railroad dispatchers on rotating shifts: A field study by Sahin, L, Figueiro, MG

“…Shift-working railway personnel are highly susceptible to fatigue stemming from poor-quality sleep that can impair the performance of safety-critical…”
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Non-visual effects of light: How to use light to promote circadian entrainment and elicit alertness by Figueiro, MG, Nagare, R, Price, LLA

“…In addition to stimulating the visual system, light incident on the retina stimulates other biological functions, also referred to as non-visual responses…”
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Does the iPad Night Shift mode reduce melatonin suppression? by Nagare, R, Plitnick, B, Figueiro, MG

“…The increased use of self-luminous displays, especially in the evening prior to bedtime, has been associated with melatonin suppression, delayed sleep and…”
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Office lighting and personal light exposures in two seasons: Impact on sleep and mood by Figueiro, MG, Rea, MS

“…Lighting design for office buildings has focused largely on providing sufficient light for visual performance, minimal glare, good colour rendering and energy…”
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Circadian-effective light and its impact on alertness in office workers by Figueiro, MG, Kalsher, M, Steverson, BC, Heerwagen, J, Kampschroer, K, Rea, MS

“…A field study was conducted at two U.S. federal government office sites and two U.S. embassies to demonstrate whether circadian-effective lighting (providing…”
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Analysis of circadian stimulus allowed by daylighting in hospital rooms by Acosta, I, Leslie, RP, Figueiro, MG

“…Light is the major synchronizer of circadian rhythms to the 24-hour solar day. Compared to the visual system, the circadian system requires more light to be…”
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The effectiveness of light-emitting diode lighting for providing circadian stimulus in office spaces while minimizing energy use by Jarboe, C, Snyder, J, Figueiro, MG

“…Architectural lighting has traditionally addressed visual performance and horizontal illuminance on the work plane, later focussing on energy efficiency, while…”
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Tailored lighting intervention improves measures of sleep, depression, and agitation in persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia living in long-term care facilities by Figueiro, Mariana G, Plitnick, Barbara A, Lok, Anna, Jones, Geoffrey E, Higgins, Patricia, Hornick, Thomas R, Rea, Mark S

“…Light therapy has shown great promise as a nonpharmacological method to improve symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), with…”
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The sleep maths: A strong correlation between more daytime light and better night-time sleep by Figueiro, MG, Jarboe, C, Sahin, L

“…Lighting for workplaces and schools is typically specified to meet the needs of the visual system without sufficient regard to the lighting characteristics…”
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0783 DOES THE NIGHT SHIFT MODE FOR YOUR TABLET LIMIT MELATONIN SUPPRESSION? by Figueiro, MG, Plitnick, B, Rea, MS

“…Abstract Introduction: Self-luminous electronic devices emit white light, including optical radiation at short wavelengths that can suppress nocturnal…”
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Supporting visual and non-visual lighting design without increasing discomfort glare or lighting power density by Figueiro, MG, Bullough, JD, Thayer, A, Nagare, R, Rea, MS

“…With the growing interest in designing circadian-effective lighting, it is becoming increasingly important to determine how different lighting designs aimed at…”
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Light, entrainment and alertness: A case study in offices by Figueiro, MG, Steverson, B, Heerwagen, J, Yucel, R, Roohan, C, Sahin, L, Kampschroer, K, Rea, MS

“…It is well established that light affects both visual and non-visual systems. Laboratory studies have shown that, depending upon the time of exposure,…”
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Delayed sleep phase disorder: clinical perspective with a focus on light therapy by Figueiro, Mariana G

“…Delayed sleep phase disorder (DSPD) is common among adolescents and further increases their susceptibility to chronic sleep restriction and associated…”
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Lighting and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: Spotlight on sleep and depression by Figueiro, MG, Kales, HC

“…Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is the collective term for a progressive neurodegenerative disease for which there is presently no cure. This paper…”
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