Safe Time Research Articles

Horti-IoT: a new data framework for Dutch horticulture

Abstract Consistency issues limit the sharing of horticultural data across multiple systems, resulting in challenges for users to analyze data effectively across various systems utilizing artificial intelligence technology. Introducing data governance principles can help standardize and unify data practices, making it easier for analysts to locate, comprehend, transfer and integrate data from diverse sources to enable data-driven horticulture. Implementing data governance and principles specific to horticulture can assist in standardizing the layout and format of data structures from different sources. This study aims to propose a new governance framework, Horti-IoT, based on the Data Management Body of Knowledge and several structured frameworks for the Internet of Things (IoT) governance that will lead to data-driven horticulture. This study is empirical in nature. The Dutch horticulture stakeholders are involved in this initiative, providing the data, knowledge, and experiences needed for this study. The data stream from various sources, including camera images, sap flow sensors, climate sensors and manually measured growth data. The key findings following the implementation of the Horti-IoT framework’s principles are reduced workload for data analysts, efficiency in plant monitoring, savings time in pre-processing, enhanced water resource management, reduced system administrator contacts and compliance with General Data Privacy Regulation. The new proposed Horti-IoT framework, compatible with Dutch horticulture, is presented. The data were obtained from the Lab greenhouse at the World Horti Centre in the Netherlands, in the framework of the Regionale SIA RAAK MKB call March 2022-September 2024 subsidy funds for project title ‘Gewasgroei Goed Gemeten (GeGoGe). This project is a collaboration between three educational institutions. Inholland University of Applied Science, the Hague University of Applied Science, Lentiz Vocational School, and stakeholders.

The British Sleep Society position statement on Daylight Saving Time in the UK.

There is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether any abolition of Daylight Saving Time should result in permanent Standard Time, or year-long Daylight Saving Time. The British Sleep Society concludes from the available scientific evidence that circadian and sleep health are affected negatively by enforced changes of clock time (especially in a forward direction) and positively by the availability of natural daylight during the morning. Thus, our recommendation is that the United Kingdom should abolish the twice-yearly clock change and reinstate Standard Time throughout the year.

Productivity losses in the transition to Daylight Saving Time: Evidence from hourly GitHub activity

Using data on GitHub users around the world, we estimate the effects of transitions to Daylight Saving Time on worker activity. In daily activity, transitions appear short lived—there is evidence of two days of declines before activity returns to baseline levels. However, hourly analysis reveals a transition to Daylight Saving Time that is much longer—losses appear in the early working hours of work days into a second week following the initiation of Daylight Saving Time.

TCT-815 The Impact of Daylight Savings Time on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the NCDR CathPCI Registry

TCT-815 The Impact of Daylight Savings Time on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights From the NCDR CathPCI Registry

A Call From Health Care Providers and a Patient to End Daylight Savings Time

A Call From Health Care Providers and a Patient to End Daylight Savings Time

Does sunlight exposure predict next-night sleep? A daily diary study among U.S. adults.

Poor sleep is becoming increasingly prevalent and is associated with adverse health outcomes. Sunlight exposure may improve sleep by regulating circadian rhythms, increasing vitamin D, and influencing melatonin production. However, research on the sunlight-sleep association is limited, especially outside of cross-sectional designs. This study examined associations between daily self-reported sunlight exposure and next-night sleep quality in 103 adults for up to 70 days. The timing of sunlight exposure predicted next-night sleep quality. Specifically, morning sunlight exposure, relative to no sunlight, predicted better sleep quality based on responses to the brief Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index. Duration of sunlight exposure was generally not associated with sleep quality. Morning sunlight may regulate circadian rhythms, subsequently improving sleep. Findings have potential implications for sleep interventions and daylight savings time policies. Future research should test whether morning sunlight exposure can enhance the effectiveness of sleep interventions.

Daylight Saving Time Transitions and Risk of Heart Attack—a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The health risks of daylight saving time transitions are intensely debated. Disturbed circadian rhythms and lack of sleep after transitions might increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The only meta-analysis on the risk of AMI has now been considerably expanded. In this systematic review and meta-analysis (including meta-regressions and sensitivity analyses), we examine the frequency of AMI in the first few weeks after daylight saving time transitions (OSF registration www.doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/7CFKS). Eight databases were searched for pertinent literature up to September 2023. Authors were contacted for additional information. Study quality was rated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Twelve studies from ten countries were included in the meta-analysis. Nine were of adequate quality, and three were of good quality. The pooled relative risk (RR) of AMI after daylight saving time onset (spring) was 1.04 (95% confidence interval [1.02; 1.07], I2: 57.3%), and 1.02 ([0.99; 1.05], I2: 51.6%) after daylight saving time offset (autumn). Recalculation after the exclusion of one study with inconsistencies yielded pooled RR values of 1.04 [1.01; 1.06] and 1.00 [0.99; 1.02], with the spring results being heterogeneous (I2: 56.9%) and the autumn results homogeneous (I2: 17.1%). Current evidence suggests that there may be an increased risk of AMI after the spring transition, although there is moderate to marked heterogeneity among the studies that support this conclusion. More easily interpretable studies, such as those already conducted in the field of economics, should clarify associations with the aid of discontinuity regression and placebo tests. To this end, comparative risk analyses using years or places wherein daylight saving time was not practiced would be suitable.

Daylight Saving Time Transitions and Risk of Heart Attack.

The health risks of daylight saving time transitions are intensely debated. Disturbed circadian rhythms and lack of sleep after transitions might increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The only meta-analysis on the risk of AMI has now been considerably expanded. In this systematic review and meta-analysis (including meta-regressions and sensitivity analyses), we examine the frequency of AMI in the first few weeks after daylight saving time transitions (OSF registration www.doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/7CFKS). Eight databases were searched for pertinent literature up to September 2023. Authors were contacted for additional information. Study quality was rated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Twelve studies from ten countries were included in the meta-analysis. Nine were of adequate quality, and three were of good quality. The pooled relative risk (RR) of AMI after daylight saving time onset (spring) was 1.04 (95% confidence interval [1.02; 1.07], I2: 57.3%), and 1.02 ([0.99; 1.05], I2: 51.6%) after daylight saving time offset (autumn). Recalculation after the exclusion of one study with inconsistencies yielded pooled RR values of 1.04 [1.01; 1.06] and 1.00 [0.99; 1.02], with the spring results being heterogeneous (I2: 56.9%) and the autumn results homogeneous (I2: 17.1%). Current evidence suggests that there may be an increased risk of AMI after the spring transition, although there is moderate to marked heterogeneity among the studies that support this conclusion. More easily interpretable studies, such as those already conducted in the field of economics, should clarify associations with the aid of discontinuity regression and placebo tests. To this end, comparative risk analyses using years or places wherein daylight saving time was not practiced would be suitable.

Long-term effects of daylight saving time on driving fatigue

The study of the relationship between Daylight Saving Time (DST) and road safety has yielded contrasting results, most likely in relation to the inability of crash-database approaches to unravel positive (ambient lighting-related) and negative (circadian/sleep-related) effects, and to significant geographical differences in lighting-related effects. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of DST on driving fatigue, as measured by driving-based, physiological and subjective indicators obtained from a driving simulator experiment. Thirty-seven participants (73 % males, 23 ± 2 years) completed a series of 50-min trials in a monotonous highway environment: Trial 1 was in the week prior to the Spring DST transition, Trial 2 in the following week, and Trial 3 in the fourth week after the transition. Thirteen participants returned for Trial 4, in the week prior to the Autumn switch to civil time, and Trial 5 in the following week. Significant adverse effects of DST on vehicle lateral control and eyelid closure were documented in Trial 2 and Trial 3 compared to Trial 1, with no statistical differences between Trials 2 and 3. Further worsening in vehicle lateral control was documented in Trials 4 and 5. Eyelid closure worsened up to Trial 4, and improved in Trial 5. Participants were unaware of their worsening performance based on subjective indicators. In conclusion, DST has a detrimental impact on driving fatigue during the whole time during which it is in place. Such an impact is comparable, for example, to that associated with driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 g/L.

Towards quality 4.0 in home appliances: definitions, deployment scenarios, and future perspectives

PurposeRecent research has garnered increasing attention to Quality 4.0, yet its implementation poses significant challenges across various industries. This study aims to identify and analyze the factors influencing Quality 4.0 implementation, considering their types and interactions. It offers solutions to facilitate the adoption of Quality 4.0 within Iran’s home appliance industry.Design/methodology/approachThis research involved identifying the factors impacting Quality 4.0 implementation through a comprehensive review of relevant literature and the evolution of Quality 4.0. To evaluate the present status of these factors, data were gathered from the top ten manufacturing companies in Iran’s home appliance industry.FindingsThe study revealed that Perceived Saving Time emerged as the primary factor influencing changes in one of the backward scenarios of Perceived Saving Cost. Additionally, the research findings indicate that enhancements in the Vision and Strategy factor trigger a cascade effect across multiple factors, ultimately resulting in improvements in Knowledge and Awareness of Quality 4.0.Originality/valueThis research’s outcomes offer valuable insights for implementing Quality 4.0 and provide a novel perspective for researchers engaged in quality management.

Losing sleep at the international market: Daylight Saving Time and exchange rates

This article examines the impact of the move into and out of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on bilateral exchange rates. When a country starts DST, the value of its currency depreciates, which is reversed when the country exits DST.

Student Online Buying Behavior After Covid 19 In Medan, Indonesia

At the time the Covid-19 pandemic had caused many changes to consumers, this was due to the limited movement of the community to carry out purchasing activities that were usually carried out before the pandemic. This research looks at the development of consumer behavior after the end of the Covid 19 pandemic among college students in the city of Medan. The framework of this research is the application to students' perceptions of online purchases with the dependent variable: Convenience, Privacy and security, Money, Save time and effort. This study directed is to understand consumers’ intention to purchase online shopping after the pandemic This study also uses three intervening variables, namely Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and intention to use. This study aims to construct an online purchase model for university students in Medan. The subject of this study is a university in Medan. who uses online platforms to buy at online shops. This study was conducted with a sample of 291 respondents that uses online applications to buy products.

Application Of Nurse Response Time In The Implementation Of Emergency Management Priority Determination On Accident Patients In Porsea Hospital

The philosophy emergency care that it's Live Saving Time Saving for all actions performed during emergency conditions must be really effective and efficient and the response time is calculated from the emergency care of patients come to do treatment. The condition is reminiscent of the patients losing their lives in the next three defects even very short. The purpose of this study was to identify application response time nurse in the prioritization of handling emergency accident patients in Emergency Department of Balung General Hospital. This was non-experimental research with cross sectional design. The sampling method using purposive sampling, with a population of 32 respondents in order to obtain a sample of 30 respondents. The research instrument used was the observation sheets and questionnaires. This study showed that was application response time nurse in the implementation of the prioritization of handling emergency accidents in patients with Spearman Rho significance level a = (0.001). The response time nurse in prioritization of handling emergency accident patients should be improved in order to achieve the quality of service quality to patients and families of patients who receive services

Rural Consumers’ Satisfaction towards Payment Banks

Purpose: The study aims to investigate the satisfaction towards rural payment bank users underpins, namely flexibility, security, trust and rewards on the one hand and satisfaction on the other, as well as the mediation effects of service quality. Methodology:The researcher designed a structured questionnaire for collection of primary data on satisfaction towards rural payment bank users in Tamil Nadu. Convenience sampling method was used. A total of 225 rural customers provided the data for the study. Percentage analysis, multiple regression analysis and One-way analysis were used to measure the satisfaction. Findings: There is a significant influence of demographic variables on satisfaction level of rural payment banks user in Tamil Nadu. The rural payment bank users were satisfied with the services provided by the service provider and its saves time and make them comfort in payment from anywhere to any destination at any time. Realistic Inference: The study shows that the rural payment bank users are satisfied towards the services rendered by payment banks and introducer RBI the bankers’ bank in India.

EXPRESS: Spring Forward = Fall Back? the Effect of Daylight Saving Time Change on Consumers’ Unhealthy Behavior

Prior research documents deleterious consequences of the annual clock change to daylight saving time in many contexts, but little is known about the effect the policy has on consumer behavior. While policy debates around ending seasonal clock changes continue, millions of consumers worldwide are potentially adversely affected by the time change. Drawing on the notions of sleepiness and self-control, the authors propose a framework of how the onset of daylight saving time increases unhealthy behavior. The hypotheses are tested via two studies cast in the difference-in-differences modeling framework capturing consumption before and after the time change and across consumers who experience the transition versus who do not. Results of the first study suggest that the onset of daylight saving time increases calorie consumption from packaged snacks that are largely unhealthy, specifically in the evening and on cloudy days. The effect of the end of daylight saving time is not significant, suggesting an overall asymmetric effect of the time change on unhealthy behavior. Study 2 reveals that the onset of daylight saving time decreases fitness center visits, particularly for consumers without healthy consumption habits and with high transaction costs. Analysis of social media data suggests that consumers find the time change disruptive. Overall, the findings imply that public policy makers and businesses should find ways to support consumers around the onset of daylight saving time.

Evaluation of the effect of daylight saving time on household lighting saving potential in six highly urbanised Chinese cities

ABSTRACT (Double) Daylight Saving Time (DST/DDST) synchronizes human daily activities with sunlight hours, aiming to save energy. China implemented DST/DDST in 1986 and annulled it in 1991, which has not since been observed. This study aims to revisit the household lighting energy-saving potentials of DST/DDST implementation in six representative highly urbanized Chinese cities across different latitudes and within different climate zones, based on the electricity consumption behaviour of Chinese people in the 2020s. We constructed country-specific Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) analysis models interrelated with the local characteristic features of the DST/DDST in China, including latitude, age structure, industrial structure, get-up and bedtime schedules. The results showed the following: (1) Both DST and DDST can effectively reduce household lighting consumption in all the studied case cities, while DDST has a superior energy-saving potential; (2) Considering China-specific lifetime schedules, April to October is the most recommended duration for DST/DDST implementation; (3) Northern cities in China exhibit greater potential for energy savings in lighting than southern regions. (4) Cities with larger portions of primary industry have more household lighting-saving potential in China. Based on the obtained results, monthly data and separate statistical data on household lighting could help promote the precision of regression models.

Daylight Saving Time and Self-Reported Bruxism Manifestations: First Results From a Multicentric, Case-Control Study

Daylight Saving Time and Self-Reported Bruxism Manifestations: First Results From a Multicentric, Case-Control Study

Determinan Perilaku Belanja Online di Kota Jambi

Online shopping is a trend that has spread throughout Indonesia, especially during Covid 19. This trend continues to grow today. As the capital of Jambi Province, Jambi City is an area that has the most complete internet facilities compared to other areas in Jambi Province. The availability of internet facilities and other suggestions means that online shopping in this area is quite large. This research aims to assess consumer behavior in online shopping in Jambi City; and Factors that influence online shopping in Jambi City. The analysis model used is descriptive analysis and binary logit regression model. The research results show that the average frequency of online shopping in Jambi City is 1-2 times a month. 40.2% of respondents visited 2 online sites. The e-commerce application that respondents use most for shopping is Shopee. Cheap and easy to get goods is the first reason to shop online. The more online shopping sites that are visited, the public's perception is that online shopping saves time and buying shoes/bags and accessories online are factors that have a positive and significant influence on people's online shopping in Jambi City.

Author Response: Effects of Season and Daylight Saving Time Shifts on Sleep Symptoms: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Author Response: Effects of Season and Daylight Saving Time Shifts on Sleep Symptoms: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Reader Response: Effects of Season and Daylight Saving Time Shifts on Sleep Symptoms: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

Reader Response: Effects of Season and Daylight Saving Time Shifts on Sleep Symptoms: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.