Introduction to the 5th International Workshop on Intelligent Environments Supporting Healthcare and Well-Being (WISHWell13)

2013 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Klaus-Hendrik Wolf ◽  
Holger Storf ◽  
John O’Donoghue ◽  
Juan Carlos Augusto
Keyword(s):  
International Workshop ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Intelligent Environments

scholarly journals The Lighting Environment, Its Metrology, and Non-visual Responses

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luc J. M. Schlangen ◽  
Luke L. A. Price
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Sensitivity ◽  
Ganglion Cells ◽  
Proper Time ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Spatial Vision ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Visual Responses ◽  
Visual Effects

International standard CIE S 026:2018 provides lighting professionals and field researchers in chronobiology with a method to characterize light exposures with respect to non-visual photoreception and responses. This standard defines five spectral sensitivity functions that describe optical radiation for its ability to stimulate each of the five α-opic retinal photoreceptor classes that contribute to the non-visual effects of light in humans via intrinsically-photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). The CIE also recently published an open-access α-opic toolbox that calculates all the quantities and ratios of the α-opic metrology in the photometric, radiometric and photon systems, based on either a measured (user-defined) spectrum or selected illuminants (A, D65, E, FL11, LED-B3) built into the toolbox. For a wide variety of ecologically-valid conditions, the melanopsin-based photoreception of ipRGCs has been shown to account for the spectral sensitivity of non-visual responses, from shifting the timing of nocturnal sleep and melatonin secretion to regulating steady-state pupil diameter. Recent findings continue to confirm that the photopigment melanopsin also plays a role in visual responses, and that melanopsin-based photoreception may have a significant influence on brightness perception and aspects of spatial vision. Although knowledge concerning the extent to which rods and cones interact with ipRGCs in driving non-visual effects is still growing, a CIE position statement recently used melanopic equivalent daylight (D65) illuminance in preliminary guidance on applying “proper light at the proper time” to manipulate non-visual responses. Further guidance on this approach is awaited from the participants of the 2nd International Workshop on Circadian and Neurophysiological Photometry (in Manchester, August 2019). The new α-opic metrology of CIE S 026 enables traceable measurements and a formal, quantitative specification of personal light exposures, photic interventions and lighting designs. Here, we apply this metrology to everyday light sources including a natural daylight time series, a range of LED lighting products and, using the toobox, to a smartphone display screen. This collection of examples suggests ways in which variations in the melanopic content of light over the day can be adopted in strategies that use light to support human health and well-being.

6th International Workshop on Mental Health and Well-being: Sensing and Intervention

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Varun Mishra ◽  
Akane Sano ◽  
Sahiti Kunchay ◽  
Saeed Abdullah ◽  
Jakob E. Bardram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Current state of particulate matter research and management in Serbia

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Jovasevic-Stojanovic ◽  
Alena Bartonova
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Air Pollutant ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Atmospheric Research ◽  
Current State ◽  
Outdoor Concentration ◽  
Health And Well Being

Particulate matter is the air pollutant that currently receives most attention from the atmospheric research community, the legislative authorities and the general public. Limiting particulate matter in the atmosphere which will result in significant benefits for human health, with associated positive economic consequences. Successful management of particulate matter requires scientific knowledge about particulate matter ?from cradle to grave?, covering sources of particles, processes that govern their formation, composition, dispersion and fate in the atmosphere, as well as knowledge about human exposure and associated health and well being. Such knowledge allows to design and perform effective and efficient abatement measures and monitoring. This paper provides an introduction to the research and monitoring regarding particulate matter in Serbia. The contributions were first partly presented at the 2nd international workshop of the WeBIOPATR ?Outdoor concentration, size distribution and composition of respirable particles in WB urban area? project in September 2009. This information provides context to the contributions in this number, and was part of the rationale of the project WeBIOPATR.

scholarly journals Intelligent environments for all: a path towards technology-enhanced human well-being

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Burzagli ◽  
Pier Luigi Emiliani ◽  
Margherita Antona ◽  
Constantine Stephanidis
Keyword(s):  
Human Life ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Intelligent Environments ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Design For All ◽  
Subsequent Step

AbstractEmerging intelligent environments are considered to offer significant opportunities to positively impact human life, both at an individual and at a societal level, and in particular to provide useful means to support people in their daily life activities and thus improve well-being for everybody, especially for older people and for people with limitations of activities. In this context, accessibility and usability, although necessary, are not sufficient to ensure that applications and services are appropriately designed to satisfy human needs and overcome potential functional limitations in the execution of everyday activities fundamental for well-being. This position paper puts forward the claim that, in order to achieve the above objective, it is necessary that: (i) the design of Assistive Intelligent Environments is centered around the well-being of people, roughly intended as the possibility of executing the (everyday) human activities necessary for living (independently), thus emphasizing usefulness in addition to usability; (ii) the technological environment is orchestrated around such activities and contains knowledge about how they are performed and how people need to be supported to perform them; (iii) the environment makes use of monitoring and reasoning capabilities in order to adapt, fine-tune and evolve over time the type and level of support provided, and this process takes place considering ethical values; (iv) the applications must also support the possibility of contact with other people, who in many cases may be the only effective help. Moving forward from the Design for All paradigm, this paper discusses how the latter can be revisited under the perspective of technology’s usefulness and contribution to human well-being. Subsequently, it introduces a practical notion of well-being based on the ICF classification of human functions and activities and discusses how such notion can constitute the starting point and the focus of design approaches targeted to assist people in their everyday life mainly (but not exclusively) in the home environment. As a subsequent step, the need for integrating Artificial Intelligence capabilities in assistive intelligent environments is discussed, based on the complexity of the human problems to be addressed and the diversity of the types of support needed. The proposed approach is exemplified and illustrated through the experience acquired in the development of four applications, addressing vital aspects of human life, namely nutrition, stress management, sleep management and counteracting loneliness. Finally, based on the acquired experience, the need to take into account ethical values in the development of assistive intelligent environments is discussed.

scholarly journals 14.L. Workshop: Determinants of family mental health

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
International Workshop ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Family Mental Health

Abstract Over the past decade, the demographic composition of the population is rapidly changing. This has a huge impact on family members, especially on youth (10-25years). Youth is a formative period in which young people might be especially vulnerable. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Promoting psychological well-being and protecting youth from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive in later life are critical for their mental health not only during adolescence but also in adulthood. Supportive environments in the family, in the wider community and at a global level are important. Multiple factors determine mental health outcomes in youth. Violence (including wars and conflicts, child abuse and harsh parenting), and socioeconomic problems are risks to mental health of youth. In order to address the mental health needs of vulnerable youth and families with youth, increasing knowledge about factors influencing mental health in this age group is imperative. This international workshop will be focused on addressing mental health issues of families and youth. The presentations will focus on 1) self-identified mental problems in a rural area of Germany (Marta Natan); 2) the factors associated with child abuse and the consequences of child abuse in a representative sample from Norway (Gertrud Sofie Hafstad); 3) transit experiences and mental health of unaccompanied refugee children (Ilse Derluyn) and 4) suicidal behaviour and violence among young people (Marija Jakubauskiene). Key messages Determinants of youth mental health can be identified to address common mental disorders in youth. Youth and family mental health cannot be fully addressed without the dignity that is upheld by human rights.

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