The effect of the thermal environment on performance and productivity has been a focus of
interest among indoor environmental researchers for nearly a century, but most of that work …

With global surface air temperature rising rapidly, extensive research effort has been
dedicated to assessing the consequences of this change for wildlife. While impacts on the …

An in-depth look at Qatar's migrant workers and the place of skill in the language of control
and power Skill—specifically the distinction between the “skilled” and “unskilled”—is …

Climate change and associated weather extremes and natural hazards have large impacts
on the urban population of the Global South where population growth will rapidly increase …

The world's population is increasingly urban, with more than half the global population
already living in cities. The urban population is particularly affected by increasing …

Thermal discomfort has a great dynamic impact on cognitive performance and occupants'
well-being during prolonged working. However, few studies have focused on the dynamic …

Climate change poses severe threats to human health and economies, especially in
vulnerable nations like Bangladesh. Heat exposure leads to substantial labor productivity …

Occupational heat stress (OHS) is an issue in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in the United
Kingdom (UK). The aims of this study were to evaluate perceived levels of OHS during two …

Background High temperatures at workplaces lead to health-related risks and premature
exhaustion. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic requires many health …

Objective To report present understanding concerning selected task and environmental
factors influencing the changing performance capacity associated with use of personal …