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The impact of office sound on functionality has recently become the subject of much debate. Several studies have attempted to objectively measure the effect of noise on office performance, but no consensus was attained. Studies have attempted to check the effect of ambient noise on levels of alertness and fatigue, but the results are combined. A number of researchers report that the results are consistent with a high number of categories, but conclusions are often controversial. A unique laboratory test (EQ-i) was designed for the experimental assessment of office sound. The test has been demonstrated to be a trusted instrument for measuring the impact of noise on office productivity.<br><br>The EQ-i is based on two components. One component measures the cognitive processing of office employees, while the other element measures the subjective reaction of office workers to different visual stimuli. The testing procedure is performed in a quiet area with the sound of a computer turned away. A battery of tests is done on a specific group of office personnel. A subjective questionnaire is also carried out on each individual to receive information on their working habits and feelings about the office environment. After a series of tests are performed on a random sample of office employees, an average total score is calculated for each individual.<br><br>Several alternative explanations have been advanced to account for the results of the EQ-i results. Possible explanations are that office employees weren't subjected to enough high intensity or low intensity noise during the testing interval,  [https://romaop.com/ulsan/ 울산op] office equipment was inaccurate, or the results were skewed due to a number of confounding factors. No alternate explanation has yet to be offered that can clarify the results obtained from this test.<br><br>A test study was conducted to determine the association between ambient temperatures and indoor lighting at a health setting. Researchers measured indoor lighting in four distinct points in the office space and found a strong and significant relationship between both. The researchers attributed this relationship to the effect of light on employee's moods. Indoor temperature was found to be negatively associated with the mood of office employees as evidenced by a statistically significant increase in anxiety levels. The authors concluded that"the present review... suggests that there is a negative relationship between ambient temperature and mood among office workers."<br><br>In another study, researchers tested the impact of red vs. blue light on neurobehavioral testing. They measured neurobehavioral testing in a dimly-lit area and found no real difference in functionality between conditions. However, the researchers stressed the importance of using an proper neurobehavioral testing protocol and executing standardized psychological evaluations in clinical settings. They also emphasized that more studies must be done in order to analyze the impact of reduced lighting on neurobehavioral testing.<br><br>A third research project tried to measure the effect of temperature on reaction time in a lab setting. Researchers measured reaction time at a dimly-lit space and discovered that the reaction time increased if there was an increase in room temperature. But they worried that this wasn't a significant impact and has been affected by the existence of other factors. For example, a slight increase in temperature decreased the amount of beta activity. What's more, the researchers emphasized that the effect of temperature on the reaction time could have significant consequences for executive function evaluation.<br><br>The fourth research project analyzed the impact of temperature on executive function in an environment with two different light-sensitivity levels (daylight or dark). Two office workers, one having a day/night preference and another with a no-light preference, engaged in a task where their performance was analyzed using a reaction time paradigm. After finishing the job, the performance of the two office workers was compared. The results showed a significant main effect of temperature on the response time (p = 0.049). The authors concluded,"A distinct window of temperature benefit may contribute to executive processing speed." 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