Human Lifestyle Research Articles

Evaluation of Open and Green Space Systems in the Context of Urban Livability

Urban that has overgrown in recent years have affected human lifestyle and ecological balance in a negative way. Open and green spaces decreased. With this, unhealthy urban conditions occur. Therefore, urban is becoming more unlivable. The aim of this study, starting from the problem of insufficient/unqualified open and green areas in urban, is to show that cities are more livable when the open and green spaces system is designed. The “top 10 livable cities” ranking the world cities are listed by 6 different institutions and the same cities included in this list are selected. The open and green areas of 4 different selected cities were examined. In the scope, two basic concepts are based on: open-green space systems and urban livability. As a result of the study, it has been seen that open and green space systems affect cities more livable. Therefore, open and green areas are planned systematically for maximum benefit with a sustainable approach. However, systems also need new approaches at some points. At this point, a hypothetical open green space system is proposed in this study. The concept of urban liveability and open and green spaces, an index of urban liveability, are explained. Then, open and green space systems in the literature are clarified with examples. To show the relationship between urban liveability and open green spaces, the research results done by different institutions, the most overlapping cities have been selected according to the top 10 list of most liveable cities list. The value of this study to make itself original and the literature contribution is that at the end of the research, a new open and green system was suggested based on the open and green systems in the literature.

Analyze of Japanese Culture in Contemporary Architectural Practice

How to deconstruct traditional culture and use it in contemporary practices has become one of the key problems in modern architecture, as modernism proved its failure in including human lifestyle in the building, and lack of consideration of how local culture portrays people and whether it should be included in design. regions with rich traditional cultures face modern urban development and architectural revolution. This paper focuses on how local Japanese architect has deconstructed traditional culture and used it in their contemporary architectural practice, by analyzing works and interviews from Ando Tadao and Kuma Kengo with their different approach in their architectural practice through philosophical and visual deconstruction of Japanese culture. This paper has concluded some key aspect in the field of using traditional Japanese element in modern architecture reviewed how their approaches has been viewed and commented on, and provided some paths that could be used in future architects when comes to projects that include some aspect of traditional local culture.

Emotional distress and quality of life in teachers during the pandemic

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated an unparalleled public health exigency globally. The enforced cessation of operations within educational edifices necessitated an expeditious shift from traditional pedagogy to a virtual educational paradigm. The initial and most palpable repercussion of the Coronavirus pandemic was observed in the alteration of human lifestyles. It drastically redefined interpersonal dynamics. Concurrently, there was a discernible transformation in individual attitudes towards self and others. Nevertheless, the exigencies of social isolation were found to be particularly arduous for individuals in solitude. Solitary inhabitants became acutely aware of their isolation, bereft of familial, social, and professional interactions. The imminent peril of the contagion engendered heightened vigilance towards personal health, compelling adherence to stringent regulations, notwithstanding the inherent sociability of humans. The intrinsic human yearning for social interaction, a component of self-actualization, was temporarily obviated. Concomitantly, the deleterious ramifications of social isolation and solitude began to surface. The eradication of customary leisure activities precipitated a void, punctuated by a collective inability to utilize time constructively. The impetus for selecting this subject matter was its contemporaneity and the desire to delve deeper into the tribulations engendered by the pandemic. Experiencing these tribulations from a student's perspective fostered a curiosity about their impact on educators. This discourse aims to elucidate the perturbations in quality of life and emotional distress, as well as the organizational stress effects during the pandemic epoch. Given the abrupt migration to online pedagogy necessitated by the pandemic, the study centers on pre-university educators, employing two digital questionnaires for data collection. The primary goal of this inquiry is to ascertain the correlation between emotional distress and various facets of life quality among pre-university pedagogues.

The Model and Implementation of Quranic Integral Ecofeminism at The Iiq Takhassus Islamic Boarding School Jakarta-Indonesia

Purpose: Reconsideration of stereotype gender of the ecofeminist paradigm which states that male hypermasculinity is one of the factors causing natural destruction. Theoretical framework: Carolyn Merchant explained that environmental damage has a correlation with men's domineering attitude toward women. The domineering attitude of men towards women affects the domineering attitude of men in exploiting the earth's resources. This is because both the earth and women have the same character, namely: silent, receptive, submissive, and surrender. Interestingly, in the research results of IPPC in 2019, the words of Merchant are not fully justified, this is because environmental damage is caused by modern human lifestyles that are not friendly to the environment. Likewise, Febriani rebutted the Merchant's statement with the verse of the Quran which stated that environmental damage was caused by "al-nās", namely humans who have matured socially, this editorial is mentioned for humans in general, both for men and women (Q.S. al-Rūm [30]: 41), Febriani also stated that character stereotypes for men and women are not found in the al-Qur’an. Method/design/approach: The method for Quranic interpretation using in this paper is maudu’i/thematic method. The authors also use qualitative observations to examine the concepts and categories in each subsequent event giving meaning to the research subject or observation. Result and conclution: The authors find a Quranic integral ecofeminism model which is understood in terms of “Environmental awareness and movement by involving men and women in a cooperative and complementary manner, by balancing the potential for physical and spiritual, rational and emotional, as individual, social and spiritual beings”. The Quranic integral ecofeminism model developed at the IIQ Takhassus Islamic boarding school, by providing awareness that feminine characters such as nurturing, loving, protecting, creative, and caring can be carried out by all parties in the campus ecosystem, both men and women. Likewise, masculine characters are needed in environmental maintenance such as visionary, consistent, wise and responsible. Research implication: The main contribution of this study is to reveal the insights of the al-Qur’an regarding the solution to the environmental damage problems if one of the causes is the gender stereotypes for men and women. In addition to interpreting verses, this study is equipped with psychological studies in building everyone’s balance of feminine and masculine character so that they can interact harmoniously and respecting humans and the environment. This study is expected to minimize the problems of environmental damage as well as gender stereotype. Originality/value: The concept of “Quranic Integral Ecofeminism” and the success of this concept which was implemented at IIQ Jakarta, Indonesia

Exogenous mobile genetic elements and their associated integrons drive the enrichment of antibiotic-resistant genes in the river of a valley basin city (Lanzhou, China).

River is a unique source of drinking water in valley-type cities, affecting local urban development and human lifestyles. However, the key driving factors for dissemination of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) in valley-type urban environments remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the distribution of ARGs in the Yellow River and to clarify the driving factors of ARGs in a typical valley basin city (Lanzhou, China). The seven selected ARGs with higher abundances including tetracycline resistance genes (tetM, tetX), macrolide resistance genes (ermB, ermF, ereA), and sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2) were detected. The results showed that the total absolute abundance of all the selected ARGs varied from 9.97 × 1012 to 1.04 × 1015 copies/L in the water body, with higher abundances in the wet season, relative to the dry season. Among these, sulfonamide resistance genes (sul1, sul2) displayed the highest absolute abundance in the river and soil. The ARGs and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) were significantly correlated with bacterial abundance, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), ammonia nitrogen (NH4+), and total nitrogen (TN) levels in the water environment (Mantel test, P < 0.01). Structural equation modeling revealed the direct input of point-source and nonpoint-source ARGs in this area contributed less to the overall level of the ARGs in the water. Among the multiple drivers, the MGEs derived from wastewater treatment plant and anthropogenic nonpoint area positively and directly affected the ARG profiles in water (P < 0.01), rather than the factors of bacterial abundance and physicochemical properties. According to this study, the exogenous MGEs from anthropogenic activities are the main driver for the enrichment of ARGs in the valley-type urban river environment.

Multiproxy bioarchaeological data reveals interplay between growth, diet and population dynamics across the transition to farming in the central Mediterranean

The transition to farming brought on a series of important changes in human society, lifestyle, diet and health. The human bioarchaeology of the agricultural transition has received much attention, however, relatively few studies have directly tested the interrelationship between individual lifestyle factors and their implications for understanding life history changes among the first farmers. We investigate the interplay between skeletal growth, diet, physical activity and population size across 30,000 years in the central Mediterranean through a ‘big data’ cross-analysis of osteological data related to stature (n = 361), body mass (n = 334) and long bone biomechanics (n = 481), carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) stable isotopes (n = 1986 human, n = 475 animal) and radiocarbon dates (n = 5263). We present the observed trends on a continuous timescale in order to avoid grouping our data into assigned ‘time periods’, thus achieving greater resolution and chronological control over our analysis. The results identify important changes in human life history strategies associated with the first farmers, but also highlight the long-term nature of these trends in the millennia either side of the agricultural transition. The integration of these different data is an important step towards disentangling the complex relationship between demography, diet and health, and reconstruct life history changes within a southern European context. We believe the methodological approach adopted here has broader global implications for bioarchaeological studies of human adaptation more generally.

Impact of the digital economy on total factor energy efficiency: evidence from 268 Chinese cities.

Due to the advancement of digital technology, the digital economy has developed rapidly, profoundly changing human production and lifestyles, thereby promoting the dual digital transformation of the energy supply and demand sides and having a profound impact on energy utilization efficiency. Based on measuring the total factor energy efficiency (TFEE) of 268 cities in China from 2011 to 2019, we analyze the total and indirect effects of the digital economy on TFEE using a mediated effects model and examine the effects of urban heterogeneity from the perspectives of geographical location, city size, and resource endowment. The results show that the digital economy has a significant positive contribution to TFEE. In addition, the digital economy can promote TFEE through industrial structure upgrading, technological innovation, and environmental regulation. The test results of the subsample show that there is significant heterogeneity in the impact and mechanism of action of the digital economy on TFEE in different geographical locations, city sizes, and resource endowments. By understanding how the digital economy impacts TFEE, policymakers can formulate effective policies to simultaneously accelerate digital economy development and improve TFEE.

Admit Mistake Take Respect (AMTR): Human Resource and Organizational Behaviour Lessons from Indian Mythological King Ravan

Purpose: In the present dynamic scientific and business environment, there is a corresponding rapid change in human lifestyle. People have become selfish and materialistic. Leaders who are distinguished professionals in the world outside are in fact corrupted inside. The researcher’s paper takes a look at how Admit Mistake Take Respect (AMTR) rings an alarm bell towards better and opens the door to an opportunity to make things right at the workplace. The researcher’s paper also throws light on how it works and how to recharge at the workplace if one tries it as his/her daily menu. Consequently, relating mythological themes &amp; management with the present-day materialistic world is not easy. The existing research links and contextualizes the concepts of AMTR through the king of Lanka to human resource &amp; organizational behavior with the ancient Indian texts. Objectives: The researchers have set the following primary objectives and the current study investigates 3 broad research questions: (1) To evaluate Ramayan's character Ravan stimulates AMTR. (2) To examine the need for why to AMTR from Ravan to the workplace. (3) To identify AMTR's impact on human resources and organizational behaviour. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study is established on both secondary &amp; primary evidence. Hypotheses are identified for the various variables selected and analyzed to prove or disprove the same without any errors. Findings/Result: There were stimulating virtue leadership behaviours through the emperor of Lanka and the villain of Ramayana. Also, there was an AMTR of Anti-Hero, Ravana to human resource &amp; organizational behaviour with the ancient Indian texts. Research Limitations/Implications: In the current research an effort has been made by the researchers to comprehend the research gap in the area hence a conceptual idea is proposed and the research goes further to advance significance to discover the degree of relationship to evaluate Ramayan character Ravan stimulates AMTR behaviour showing high moral standards (constructive leadership behaviours). Originality/New Knowledge/Interpretation/Value: Many of the earlier studies have proved that Indian mythology has an innate meaning than basic good and evil. There is an intriguing narrative at every turn if one is willing to go deep. Ravana depicted a villain, but it's crucial to understand why he chose to do so. Actually, the goal was to balance the forces of good and evil. It is understandable why he is still revered in some areas of the world. Ravana is often looked down upon as an evil character in the Ramayana. But nobody can be really classified as completely black or white. Like every other mortal, Ravana also had shades of grey. But none of us can ever disagree the fact that he was the most dexterous character in the epic as well. Hence, this study helps in concluding that, a comparative look at AMTR behaviour makes Ravana the most interesting Ramayana character ever and offers perceptiveness into human resource &amp; organizational behaviour with the ancient Indian texts. Paper Type: The study is based on both secondary &amp; primary evidence.

Exploring the Impact of Pesticide Usage on Crop Condition: A Causal Analysis of Agricultural Factors

Human lifestyle is affected by the agricultural development in the last 12,000 years ago. The development of agriculture is one of the reasons that global population surged. To ensure sufficient food production for supporting human life, pesticides as a more effective and economical tools, are extensively used to enhance the yield quality and boost crop production. This study investigated the factors that affect crop production and whether the factors of pesticide usage are the most important factors in crop production using the dataset from Kaggle that provides information based on crops harvested by various farmers. Logistic regression is used to investigate the relationship between various factors and crop production. However, the logistic regression is unable to deal with predictors that are related to each other and identifying the greatest impact factor. Therefore, causal discovery is applied to address the above limitations. The result of causal discovery showed that crop condition is greatly impacted by the estimated insects count, where estimated insects count is affected by the factors of pesticide usage. This study enhances our understanding of the influence of pesticide usage on crop production and contributes to the progress of agricultural practices.

Measurement and Structural Modelling on Factors of Islamic Payment Gateway System Among Millennial Generation in Malaysia

Purpose: This study aims to develop a conceptual model and validate the model using a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology to determine the Determinants of Intention to Use the Islamic Payment Gateway System among the Millennial Generation in Malaysia via a Structural Model. Based on past research, the UTAUT hypothesises four variable constructs: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social Influence, and facilitating factors. These characteristics are predictive of behavioural intent. In terms of the study, the author added a religiosity variable instead of the four recommended moderators.&#x0D; Design/methodology/approach: A total of 303 field tests have been obtained from Malaysian millennial citizens using Islamic Fintech. Before the data is analysed into exploratory factor analysis, preliminary analysis such as normality and multicollinearity test has been conducted.&#x0D; Findings: All constructs, which are performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social Influence, facilitating condition, and behavioural intention with religiosity as the moderating, have no factor reduction, but all constructs identified two components under exploratory factor analysis. Moreover, all construct KMO tests more than 0.50. All constructs met unidimensionality, validity, reliability, and model fitness in CFA. All the requirements for model fit in this study have been achieved.&#x0D; Research limitations/implications: This study has significant consequences, particularly for the existing payment gateway system, which is already entering every area of human lifestyle with the millennial generation being targeted as the native user.&#x0D; Originality/value: This study fills the apparent gap in the existing payment gateway system literature by assessing religiosity as moderating through exploratory factor analysis.

Exploring the spatiotemporal evolution dynamic and influencing factor of green ecology transition for megacities: A case study of Chengdu, China

Global climate change, rapid urbanization, and economic development have brought many challenges and threats to human production and lifestyles, increasing the necessity for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. The current research on the green ecological transition model of global megacities is relatively scattered, with most studies focusing on the green ecological transition of a single dimension of ecological or social value. Based on the panel data of the economic, social, and ecological of Chengdu from 2010 to 2020, we measure the level of green ecological transition of Chengdu and its regions using the entropy weight method and TOPSIS method and then utilize exploratory spatial data analysis to explore the spatiotemporal evolution dynamic of green ecological transition in Chengdu city, and finally use the spatial Durbin model to analyze the key factors of green ecological transition in Chengdu park city. The results showed that: (1) the overall green ecological development level of Chengdu Park City showed an obvious upward trend, and the spatial region presents the characteristics of the circle structure of decreasing from the inside to the outside; (2) the green ecological transformation of Chengdu park cities has shown a positive spatial autocorrelation since 2015, and Jinjiang and Qingyang districts have become the green ecological transformation; (3) the adjustment of energy structure and the improvement of market freedom had a significant positive impact on the development of park cities, with a contribution of 8.3% and 10.9%, respectively. These results and findings will help to provide references for academic research and urban area planning on the green and low-carbon development transition and regional sustainable development of megapark cities.

Application of Sequential Analysis on Runtime Behavior for Ransomware Classification

The unprecedented development and massive proliferation of Internet technology, computing /storage capability and emerging business model, like cloud and IoT, brings not only incredible changes to human lifestyle but also numerous, complex and continuing cyber security threats, one noticeable example among them is malware. Static analysis has been popular and widely used in many anti-virus engine. However, static analysis can be avoided using techniques such as packing, polymorphism, and metamorphism. In this paper, I propose a novel method focuses on the feature extraction, which exploits the inherent encryption behaviour of ransomwares. Specifically, runtime malicious sequential analysis is adopted to establish the desired feature set, which further facilitate the identification of the inherent encryption function. With the proposed method, an accuracy level of 96% was achieved

Prickly Connections: Sociodemographic Factors Shaping Attitudes, Perception and Biological Knowledge about the European Hedgehog

The modern lifestyle of humans is leading to a limited exposure to nature. While several wild species are adapting and thriving in anthropic environments, natural history knowledge is declining, and positive attitudes and behaviours towards nature are facing challenges. Because anticipating attitudes and engendering broad-based support for nature-related measures requires a good grasp of social contexts, we set out to evaluate the sociodemographic factors driving the perception, attitudes towards, and natural history knowledge of a keystone species—the European hedgehog. In 2022, we conducted a questionnaire answered by 324 Portuguese adults. We found generally positive feelings and attitudes towards this species. A higher degree of academic qualifications and previous personal experience with the species seem to play a role in (i) people’s perception about human impacts on hedgehogs and (ii) positive attitudes, especially during encounters where the animals were in difficulty. Despite this, the extent of natural history knowledge was low overall, and the study population was self-aware of this. Our insights underline the need to tailor educational programmes if we are to encourage people to re-establish meaningful connections with nature, to foster social support for biodiversity stewardship, and to implement the One Health approach in a way that resonates with distinct social groups.

“No Marketing on a Dead Planet”: Rethinking Marketing Education to Support a Restoration Economy

The threat of rapid and unpredictable climate change means we must urgently transition human lifestyles into a restoration economy, with a focus on restorative development instead of new development or conservation of old modes. To support that project, marketing educators must rethink their discipline and their responsibilities, challenging legacy marketing teaching and ‘business as usual’. To assess current practice, a global survey of 200 marketing faculty identified three clusters by climate consciousness: Engaged, Conflicted, and Traditionalist. Analysis of open-ended comments identified three themes: Felt need for change, Barriers to change, and Action to take. Building on these findings, we identify anti- and pro-restoration mechanisms in our disciplinary practice at societal, university, and individual level. We present those mechanisms in a new framework highlighting the discourses that reinforce and challenge engagement and agnosis. Agnosis is a socio-cultural and psychological phenomenon underlying the current collective failure to engage with climate change. We challenge colleagues to confront agnosis and offer individual, disciplinary, and institutional actions that support transition to net-zero carbon marketing logic.

Human development, population, and environmental burden: Historical perspective and a peek into the future

The human species has continuously progressed in health, wealth, education, and population worldwide since industrialization. A measure of this advance, the Development Progress Index (DPI), is applied here to the world from 1770 to the present and then projected to the year 2100 for three shared socioeconomic pathways. Concurrently, our total environmental impact continues to grow with population and consumption. However, progress has been uneven across regions. While China is projected to outdistance the United States, India is projected to surpass both this century. The population keeps growing, and the average individual DPI-value has now grown enormously - by a factor of 17 since 1770. The environmental burden to sustain the human lifestyle is reflected by the world&amp;rsquo;s gross domestic product that has meanwhile grown by a factor of 155. If such human progress is to continue apace, the gross world product will be more than 2000 times higher by 2100. Already now a concern, the environmental impact is projected to grow five times larger by 2100. Human environmental impact needs a measure and attention.

Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity in Lemon Juice (Citrus limon) Marketed in Makassar City Using the DPPH (2,2 diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) Method

Human lifestyle is currently experiencing many changes that lead to unhealthy lifestyles. An instant lifestyle can trigger degenerative diseases, which are initiated by excessive oxidation reactions in the body, which can cause the formation of free radicals. Lemon juice, derived from the Citrus limon plant, is considered a functional beverage due to its antioxidant properties, which have the potential to counteract the harmful effects of free radicals. This study aimed to measure the antioxidant activity of lemon juice beverage based on the IC50 value. The present study adopted a descriptive laboratory approach, utilizing lemon juice beverages from three distinct brands as representative samples. The antioxidant activity test was carried out by adding DPPH and measured using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry. The antioxidant levels obtained were 1,091.17 µg/mL for sample A, 1,114.50 µg/mL for sample B, and 527,261 µg/mL for sample C. All samples exhibited antioxidant activity values that fell within the "very weak" classification, as shown by IC50 values above 200 µg/mL.

The impact of humanitarian values on the architectural development in the Monastery of Temptation

The significance of architecture extends beyond its mere visual and practical aspects, as it significantly shapes human lifestyles and societal dynamics. Its role transcends aesthetics and utility, actively catering to essential requirements and elevating living standards worldwide. One particular example of such architectural prominence lies in Palestine, near Jericho, where the Monastery of Temptation, a Greek Orthodox religious site, is situated. Positioned at an elevation of 350 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Mount of Temptation, the monastery commands a cliff-top vantage, offering panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the city of Jericho. Its historical roots date back to the sixth century CE, with the initial construction of various structures in the vicinity. The primary objective of this scholarly inquiry is to examine and comprehend the impact of humanitarian principles on the architectural evolution of the Monastery of Temptation throughout its history. This investigation adopts a historical interpretive approach, drawing from a review of pertinent literature and preliminary research. The findings of this study reveal that the architectural design of the monastery has been thoughtfully crafted to harmonize with ecological equilibrium and uphold core human values. Additionally, it serves as a secure haven for the observance of religious rituals and ceremonies, warranting its inclusion in the Tentative List of World Heritage sites. Consequently, this research endeavor contributes to a profound and meticulous grasp of the intrinsic nature of the Monastery of Temptation, with far-reaching implications for fostering the growth of the regional tourism industry.

Edible flora in pre-Columbian Caribbean coprolites: Expected and unexpected data.

Coprolites, or mummified feces, are valuable sources of information on ancient cultures as they contain ancient DNA (aDNA). In this study, we analyzed ancient plant DNA isolated from coprolites belonging to two pre-Columbian cultures (Huecoid and Saladoid) from Vieques, Puerto Rico, using shotgun metagenomic sequencing to reconstruct diet and lifestyles. We also analyzed DNA sequences of putative phytopathogenic fungi, likely ingested during food consumption, to further support dietary habits. Our findings show that pre-Columbian Caribbean cultures had a diverse diet consisting of maize (Zea mays), sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas), chili peppers (Capsicum annuum), peanuts (Arachis spp.), papaya (Carica papaya), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and, very surprisingly cotton (Gossypium barbadense) and tobacco (Nicotiana sylvestris). Modelling of putative phytopathogenic fungi and plant interactions confirmed the potential consumption of these plants as well as edible fungi, particularly Ustilago spp., which suggest the consumption of maize and huitlacoche. These findings suggest that a variety of dietary, medicinal, and hallucinogenic plants likely played an important role in ancient human subsistence and societal customs. We compared our results with coprolites found in Mexico and the United States, as well as present-day faeces from Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The results suggest that the diet of pre-Columbian cultures resembled that of present-day hunter-gatherers, while agriculturalists exhibited a transitional state in dietary lifestyles between the pre-Columbian cultures and larger scale farmers and United States individuals. Our study highlights differences in dietary patterns related to human lifestyles and provides insight into the flora present in the pre-Columbian Caribbean area. Importantly, data from ancient fecal specimens demonstrate the importance of ancient DNA studies to better understand pre-Columbian populations.

The risk of combined use of herbal and conventional medicines in diabetic patients

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to increase due to changes in human lifestyle. Adherence to taking medication becomes one of the keys to successful blood glucose control. Unfortunately, not all people with DM are obedient to take medicine because of various reasons, such as fear of the side effects. To avoid some concerns about medicine, some prefer to add herbal medicine. Objective: This study determined whether the addition of herbal medicine to conventional drugs increases the incidence of hypoglycemia. Methods: This study was carried out from October 2019-March 2020 on 350 Madurese patients with DM in 33 primary healthcare centres of Madura. Data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The independent variable in this study was the use of herbal medicine, while the dependent variable was the incidence of hypoglycemia. Results: About 41.4% of respondents used herbal medicine in addition to conventional drugs. Among those who consumed herbal medicine, 59.3% experienced hypoglycemia, while 24.4% did not take herbal medicine. The results showed a significant relationship between the use of herbal medicine and the incidence of hypoglycemia with a p-value of 0.0001. Conclusion: The use of herbal medicine increased the incidence of hypoglycemia.

Evaluation of the effects of partition design on circadian daylighting in open-plan offices

Due to the changes in the modern human lifestyle, the average time people spend in interior spaces has increased, which calls attention to providing appropriate indoor lighting. Many studies have shown the considerable influence of luminous conditions on human circadian rhythm, productivity, and well-being. While the influence of a building’s architectural characteristics on the visual aspects of daylight has been extensively examined in the literature, there has been comparatively less emphasis on assessing these affects within the context of circadian daylighting considerations. The current study has employed a simulation-based approach to investigate the influence of interior space configurations; in particular, office space’s partition layout, height, and optical properties on the circadian potential of the space. Specifically, the study aimed to examine the impact of two partition layouts – arranged perpendicular and parallel to the window – alongside nine different materials featuring various color hues and reflection levels, and three distinct partition heights. Results indicate that, generally, the circadian potential of the office space rises with the increase of the melanopic reflectance of the partition material and the decrease of partition height. With partitions higher than the eye level, arranging them in a parallel position to the window would result in a better non-visual environment, whereas with lower partition heights, the perpendicular arrangement of partitions to the window would be a more suitable choice in most of the investigated cases. This study suggests a decision-making model to assist designers in creating efficient office spaces, particularly in terms of circadian lighting conditions.