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Ahan, M. M., Nouri, A. S., & Matzarakis, A. (2023) · Atmosphere · doi:10.3390/atmos14091407 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Exploring the effects of multi-dimensional geographic environment on daily sleep and physical activity based on the Actigraph data

Rao, J., Ma, J., & Dong, G. (2024) · Health & Place · doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2024.103370 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Development of Rubber Mattresses with Cooling Systems to Reduce the Incidence of Pressure Sores for the Elderly and Bedridden Patients

Naphon, N., Poojeera, S., Srichat, A., Siricharoenpanich, A., Vengsungnle, P., & Naphon, P. (2024) · Engineered Science · doi:10.30919/es1153 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

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Layered and policy-driven thermal retrofit strategies for historic districts under extreme high temperature

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Association between bedroom environment and sleep quality of older adults: A winter field study

Yan, Y., Lan, L., Gong, P., Guo, C., & Hou, Z. (2024) · Journal of Building Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111497 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

An Energy-Efficient Approach for Thermal Comfort and Sleep Quality in Subtropical Bedrooms

Tsang, T.-W., Mui, K. W., Cheung, K. H., & Wong, L. T. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17062432 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Thermal performance analysis and thermal environment creates effect of a novel solar hot-air phase change bed

Li, T., Zhou, W., Zhu, W., Chen, M., Liu, L., & Mao, Q. (2023) · Energy and Buildings · doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113850 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Correlation of thermal environments with the bacterial concentration in bedrooms with intermittent and continuous heating modes

Shen, B., Liu, M., Liu, L., & Liu, H. (2023) · Indoor and Built Environment · doi:10.1177/1420326x231222153 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Development and validation of a thermal comfort model for sleeping environments

Laouadi, A., Sirati, M., & Jandaghian, Z. (2025) · Energy and Built Environment · doi:10.1016/j.enbenv.2025.07.003 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Passive control of the bed micro-environment by using naturally ventilated mattress

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Applicability of Assessment Indices for Hanok-User Sensory Comfort Based on Visual and Tactile Comfort Evaluation Indicators

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Investigation of the total thermal resistance of children’s bedding systems at various air temperatures and velocities using CFD analysis

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Conception and verification of flexible space partition heating with solar energy

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Improving sleep comfort by using a thermoregulation mat with a floor heating system

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Better sleeping thermal environment, better sleep quality

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Numerical Study on the Suitability of Passive Solar Heating Technology Based on Differentiated Thermal Comfort Demand

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P51 Who has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea or narcolepsy in England? A population-based descriptive study

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Sistema de monitorización de variables ambientales de bajo coste basado en Arduino

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Pre-Sleep Anxiety: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches in Clinical Practice.

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A Preliminary Study of the Effect of Mattress Temperature on the Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality of Healthy Young Adults

Lee, H. Y., Seo, M. C., Jeon, J. E., Shin, J., & Lee, Y. J. (2022) · Chronobiology in Medicine · doi:10.33069/cim.2022.0021

Thermal Comfort in Sleeping Environments

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P49 Assessing sleep quality and thermal comfort in real bedrooms: towards a standardised methodology

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Assessing the self-rated sleep quality in UK homes, based on an online survey

Bhadra, J., Beizaee, A., Lomas, K. J., & Hartescu, I. (2023) · Journal of Physics Conference Series · doi:10.1088/1742-6596/2600/14/142004

The Impact of Mat Surface Temperature on Sleep Comfort and Energy Consumption in the Heating SeasonPreprint

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Energy use, health, and sleep in a bioclimatic university residence: a case study from 20 years of use

Filippín, C., Larsen, S. F., & Canori, M. (2024) · Academia green energy. · doi:10.20935/acadenergy7304

Assessing Environmental Sustainability and Ensuring Thermal Comfort in Tiny Houses

Bakırhan, E. K., & KAYILI, M. T. (2024) · COMPUTATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRESS IN APPLIED SCIENCE &amp ENGINEERING · doi:10.61186/crpase.10.3.2907

The Effectiveness of Sleep Hygiene on Sleep Quality in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study

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Is it Possible to Indicate the Sleep Quality of People in an Air-Conditioned Room by Thermal and Moisture Comfort of Quilt?Preprint

Zhai, R., Xu, J., Shi, T., Song, H., Chen, B., & Lu, Y. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5350759

PMV-based optimization of bedding thermal resistance combinations for year-round sleep demand

Huang, M., Li, C., Xu, A., Wang, Z., Hao, X., & Chen, S. (2026) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-025-15202-8

The Associations Between Sleep Environment Factors and Sleep Health in Individuals Living with Neurological Conditions

Turner, M., Laws, M., Griffiths, M., & Cruickshank, T. M. (2026) · Behavioral Sleep Medicine · doi:10.1080/15402002.2026.2651205

Suitability evaluation of interdisciplinary research buildings based on subjective perception and spatial configuration

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Impact of seasonal and climatic adaptations and individual differences on sleep thermal preferences based on large-scale thermostat data

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Performance of a radiant–convective system with a localized wall-mounted radiant panel for sleep environments

Fan, Z., Jiang, A., & He, G. (2026) · Building and Environment · doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2026.115194

Sleep-state-aware model predictive control for cooling-dominated residential bedrooms: closed-loop energy–IEQ–low-disturbance trade-offs

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Control of a partial time heating system with staged variable supply water temperature driven by air-source heat pump for cold-region rural houses considering occupant activity states

Cao, S., Wang, W., Sun, C., Yan, Y., & Wang, W. (2026) · Journal of Building Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jobe.2026.117482

Experimental study and evaluation of the thermal environment for sleeping

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Thermal sensation and sleep quality in different combinations of indoor air temperature and bedding system conditions

Wang, Z., Zhang, N., Cao, B., & Zhu, Y. (2023) · Building and Environment · doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.110729 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Effects of bedding insulation and indoor temperature on bed microclimate and thermal comfort

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Investigation on the thermal comfort requirement of sleeping people

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