NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A majority (83%) of Americans believe that exposure to natural daylight is critical to their good health, according to a new survey. Yet the findings come at a time when Americans increasingly spend most of their time inside, underscoring the need for technologies that can simulate daylight indoors.

BrainLit, a health tech lighting company, commissioned the survey of 1,331 U.S. adults 18 years and older in May 2021 to gauge opinions around light as it pertains to health and workplace issues. The study revealed that 83% of respondents agree that natural daylight is important for good health, affecting things such as sleep cycles, mental focus, and worker productivity. However, there was lower awareness (39%) for the fact that natural daylight can be replicated through indoor lighting systems to improve health and wellbeing.

The disconnect is significant since most respondents reported spending a majority of their time indoors, with nearly half (49%) saying they are inside 12-23 hours each day. Government studies put the numbers even higher, revealing that most Americans now spend 93% of their lives indoors[1].

The survey's findings around light's impact on sleep were particularly telling. The pandemic and its quarantine measures have increased stress and changed sleep behaviors, fueling insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders[2] for many. The survey bore this out, with half (50%) of those under 35 years of age and nearly a third (32%) of those 35-54 reporting they are getting less sleep since the start of the pandemic.

"While the data suggests we should encourage people to spend more time outdoors, humanity has moved in the opposite direction in recent generations," said Niclas Olsson, CEO of BrainLit. "People need the health benefits of daylight, but life's circumstances don't always allow them to be outside. The good news is that BrainLit's personalized lighting can help those staying indoors by supporting the body's natural circadian rhythm, resulting in better sleep, health, and mental acuity."

At the same time, Americans prefer the benefits of natural light compared to alternative health and wellness remedies, according to the survey findings. More than half (56%) of all age groups agree that exposure to natural daylight helps them to sleep better, and 67% said that if they had not been sleeping well, they would rather find a natural solution to their sleep troubles than taking medication. Similarly, a majority of Americans (55%) would rather go outside to gain an energy boost during a stressful workday rather than drink a soda or cup of coffee.

The survey also found that a substantial number of Americans believe natural light can benefit cognitive and performance functions as well. For example, 59% of adults agree that children require natural light to learn, while 42% believe it can relieve symptoms of hyperactivity or ADD in children. For the elderly, respondents believe light can improve symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's, with more than 42% of respondents agreeing. And two-thirds of adults (67%) believe natural light improves worker productivity.

Methodology

All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1,331 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between May 10-11, 2021. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all US adults (aged 18+).

For more information about BrainLit's solutions, please visit: https://www.brainlit.com/solutions/biocentric-lighting/

About BrainLit

Lund, Sweden-based BrainLit has mastered the science of bringing natural light indoors for the health and wellbeing of people. The company was founded in 2012 by Tord Wingren, one of the inventors of the Bluetooth technology. BrainLit's patented BioCentric Lighting technology provides healthy environments by personalizing light according to a person's unique biology. To date, the company has established BioCentric Lighting environments for customers with thousands of employees all over the world and has offices in Europe and North America. http://www.brainlit.com.

[1] KLEPEIS, N., NELSON, W., OTT, W. et al. The National Human Activity Pattern Survey (NHAPS): a resource for assessing exposure to environmental pollutants. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 11, 231252 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jea.7500165

[2]Dr. Rachel Manber, COVID-19 Q&A: Dr. Rachel Manber on Sleep Disturbances, Stanford Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Changes in lighting technology mean that the future will see new lighting systems. Many places, especially businesses, will want better ways to manage their lighting; this saves energy and gives a business premise that additional charm. The light bulbs of today came in the 1880s during the times of Thomas Edison. Before those days, kerosene lamps dominated lighting systems. Though they provided utility, they lacked convenience and were uneconomical to some extent. Today, the world faces a similar issue, even though the lighting systems have cut down power bills for many people.

For most businesses today, closing and opening the lighting systems manually is no longer convenient. Current lighting methods are also becoming expensive due to the increased need for more lighting systems. The need for more convenience and control has pushed people to IoT lighting, which is poised to take over in the decade to come. In 2026, the intelligent lighting system will hit $4.5 billion and grow consistently throughout the 2020s.

Businesses want to make profits, one of the significant drivers of innovation. Many startups today are looking for better solutions to get the attention of the markets, and what better ways to do this than to offer efficient lighting systems that guarantee lower expenses. Many buildings are now installing the Building Management Systems (BMS), ensuring lights are off whenever no one is in the building. The lighting systems will also come in handy in rooms, which are not in use, helping businesses save a lot when it comes to electricity costs.

IoT is an intelligent system that eliminates the use of wires in buildings. The technology has extensive use of wireless switches, which removes the traditional wires connecting switches to the LED light bulbs. Bulbs and computers have a central connection to the companys internet network, giving an administrator the power to shut off any light after everyone has gone home. Intelligent lighting systems can also vary the LED bulbs brightness and even decide the best times of the day where lighting is not necessary. Additionally, in the event of an issue in the wiring system, the administrator can have it fixed in record time. Wireless technologies can also tell whether some bulbs have reached their lifetime and provide ample time for replacements.

IoT has many potentials, which many are just discovering. The future uses in many commercial places of the technology include:

Asset tracking

IoT has the capabilities of sensing the exact position of an asset in a building. Precious assets in the workplace have special sensors. IoT can pick and relay critical information about the location to the administrators or the people trying to locate the goods at any time.

Indoor-based lighting positioning systems

The technology for position-lighting systems started in 2017 with the use of Bluetooth. Before the advancement of network-based wireless systems, Bluetooth technologies dominated, which connected various devices. In 2017, shoppers in some stores used a connection via Bluetooth devices to find their way around the stores. A shopper would connect their Bluetooth-enabled phone to another device placed strategically in the store to create a map to show them the location of various goods. The same technique is possible with IoT-based lighting systems, with faster results and better maps.

Tracking goods on store shelves to minimize expiry

IoT technologies can help deal with perishables when coupled with technologies that can monitor humidity and expiry dates of different products. When a good reaches its expiry date, or conditions suitable for storage change, smart devices can help send alerts for proper action from the store owners.

Whether you want to cut down your electricity cost or want timely updates on the nature of your goods, IoT-based lighting can achieve all that.

The future requires intelligent solutions like the phoenix lighting heavy duty LED used by mining, port and terminals, marine and governments, which can help in the current fight against climate change. Having intelligent systems in place will ensure lower power usage with that additional charm in the workplace when bulbs turn on and off on their own.

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YOU WOULDNT illuminate your den with a single spot light. And you would certainly think twice before painting your bedroom a distinctly untranquil bright red. But as soon as homeowners step outside their back doors, sometimes even the most discriminating lose their well-honed sense of aesthetics. Its important to think of an outdoor space with the same logic as an indoor one, said New York designer Christina Nielsen, who recently redid her own patio.

Lighting should be layered, your plantings should soothe you and the dcor should be as thoughtfully considered as your living rooms. In these five stories, landscape pros and interior designers right a full wheelbarrows worth of patio, deck and garden wrongs with strategies that will have your neighbors asking if youll tackle their yard next.

For centuries, Japanese priests have reaped the benefits of contemplative plots. Now clients are asking landscape architects for gardens that, rather than relying on showy flowers, create a sanctuary that soothes sensuallyvia sound, scent and movement, among other factors. Heres how they do it.

Many of us upgraded our outdoor spaces last spring and summer: sectionals, fire pits, the works. But few of us invested in well-designed and -executed lighting. Designers advise that we should follow the same concept for illumination outdoors as we do for lighting indoors: careful layering. We rounded up the best ways to elevate your yard with pro-quality lights, from sconces and LED chandeliers to articulating floor lamps and bulbs recessed into steps.

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As baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 continue to age, the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that people over the age of 65 will outnumber those under the age of 18 as soon as 2034. To address the needs of this rapidly growing population, AARP encourages its members to carefully consider ways to make their homes places where they can comfortably and safely age in place.

These kinds of upgrades can start with simple things like installing task lighting in kitchens to accommodate fading eyesight and multi-height countertops to allow people of all abilities to both stand and sit while working in the kitchen, investing in nonslip tiles and grab bars in bathrooms, and relocating select electrical outlets to be 18-inches to 24-inches high, up from the more typical 12 inches off the floor to make them more accessible. Bigger changes can include enlarged doorways to allow for wheelchair access or a walker and adding ramps to eliminate stairs.

Dr. Rodney Harrell, the vice president for Family, Home and Community at AARP, says intentional planning to create an ideal space to age in place can be started at any time.

When were not planning ahead we need to react quickly, said Dr. Harrell, who added that the best homes integrate universal design elements that can accommodate life for aging, but also unexpected illness, injury or disability. The vast majority of people want to stay in their homes as they age, and most homes in this country arent designed to allow that to happen.

There are a growing number of resources that can help in this planning process.

AARP recently introduced HomeFit, a free augmented reality app on iOS that can scan a room and suggest improvements to help turn a house into a lifelong home, free from safety and mobility risks. It is an extension of the organizations extensive HomeFit Guide, which is available online.

There are also certified aging-in-place specialists, a wide range of professionals including remodelers, designers, architects and occupational therapists, who can recommend modifications to help people live independently in their home. This designation was developed in 2002 by the National Association of Home Builders in collaboration with AARP and other experts. Specialists can be searched by state at nahb.org, which offers a three-day certification program.

Even the smallest safety updates can potentially be lifesaving.

Ted Porter, a co-chair for the Design for Aging Committee for the New York City chapter of the American Institute of Architects says the process of making an apartment or home aging-friendly can be relatively easy, inexpensive and done gradually over time.

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Interested in living in the Texas Hill Country?

In this years Parade of Homes, featured as part of the Belle Oaks community, happening in Bulverde May 22-31, guests can tour model homes from 10 builders, including Mike Hollaway Custom Homes.

Its all about luxury and comfort meeting in the middle, with truly spacious living spaces that yet offer privacy, said Mike Hollaway, owner of Mike Hollaway Custom Homes.

Mike Hollaway Custom Homes features:

In the model home, visitors can see the generous indoor living area flows effortlessly to outdoor living spaces enveloped in natural beauty. The easy living faux wood floors create an inviting space that flows easily from one room to the next, Hollaway said.

Two luxurious master suites are beautifully appointed, creating truly private retreats. Each suite is secluded, yet convenient to the living and outdoor spaces. Each master suite has its own study close by, making the perfect setting for at-home offices or extra guest spaces.

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In the outside living spaces, there is a charming front porch and an expansive rear-covered patio, a perfect place for bustling family gatherings or a tranquil environment for resting and relaxing with nature.

The Mike Hollaway Custom Homes model home featured in the Parade of Homes embodies the perfect dual master experience for extended family or those who frequently entertain overnight guests, Hollaway said.

Belle Oaks is situated in the Texas Hill Country, less than 15 minutes from San Antonio, and about 30 minutes from the Shops at La Cantera and The Rim. Its also in close proximity to Stone Oak, Canyon Lake, Guadalupe River State Park and Canyon Springs Golf Club.

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Mike Hollaway Custom Homes create a vision of contemporary living inspired by nature and the Texas Hill Country setting.

The gorgeous new large-acreage community can make your dreams of owning a beautiful piece of property in the scenic and peaceful hill country an attainable reality for your family.

Visitors to the Parade will discover unique floor plans, the latest in interior and exterior design trends, and sustainable low-maintenance landscaping developed to connect its future inhabitants to the natural world surrounding the houses.

Open houses are available Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Memorial Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.; and Friday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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The use of lighting technologies has aided architects in meeting the masses custom demand at affordable prices. Aesthetic light placements match the design of buildings and indoor spaces. Furthermore, museums, libraries, and healthcare facilities need to be optimized with appropriate lighting technologies to fit the end-users requirements.

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After what has been the most miserable spring known to man, were finally due some nicer (and more importantly, drier) weather edging into June or so say meteorologists.

With indoor socialising back on the cards, you might be considering making changes in your home to give it a new lease of life for summer. After all, if youve spent the past year working and living there, youre probably craving a reset.

But without forking out loads on major renovations, how can you give your interiors an upgrade? We asked interior designers and home stylists for their top tips.

1. Switch to lightweight textiles

If your home is full of dark and heavy textiles (like that thick grey fleece blanket strewn over your sofa) it might be time to invest in some lighter weight ones.

You can do this by changing your throws, cushions and bed linen to lighter and fresher fabric, such as linen or bamboo, says Katie Thomas, founder of interior design company KTM Design. She also recommends changing heavy winter curtains to sheer curtains to let the light in and allow air circulation.

2. Bring in natural pieces

Switching up home accessories is a cheap and cheerful way of bringing some newness and those much-needed summer vibes to your home. Thomas recommends opting for accessories made from natural materials such as wicker, rattan, linen, jute and light wood.

3. Mess with mirrors

Mirrors are a great way to make rooms feel brighter, especially if positioned well, says Sarah-Jayne Garman, an interior designer and founder of Revamp. If your room doesnt include a mirror, get one on the wall.

For added light, hang your mirror directly opposite the window, says Garman the room will feel much bigger and spacious if you do! Or, she says, if you have a console table in the hallway, add a mirror above it. For a bit of creativity, group various mirrors together on one wall.

4. Freshen things up with flowers and plants

Another cheap option for livening up your home is to bring in flowers and plants. Vases filled with summer blooms will enhance a room and fill it with a lovely scent, says Rebecca Dupere, of Dupere Design. And if you prefer to leave the flowers in their place outside, silk flowers are a good, eco-friendly substitute.

5. Update your doorknobs

One way to give old furnishings a new lease of life like kitchen cupboards, old fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers is to replace the handles on them.

Use light-coloured materials that nicely accompany the bright summer days and nights, advises Marc Husband, product design lead at Leader Doors. Dont be afraid to play around with materials that remind you of your favourite summer locations, for instance, stones and shells from the beach.

Dont have any handles to replace? Try replacing hardware like white plastic sockets and switches with trendier versions in brass or black, instead.

6. Hang up your pictures

If youve got a pile of framed prints that have been gathering dust, nows the time to hang them up products like Command strips can be useful for hanging artwork if you live in rented accommodation.

British designer Benjii Lewis loves a gallery wall with a vibrant backdrop. An assortment of artwork in a variety of mediums works brilliantly on an accent wall, says Lewis, founder of Zoom That Room.

When you plan your gallery wall, lay the items you wish to hang on the floor and figure out what works best where. If the frames dont match it doesnt matter, adds the designer. Think about mixing an antique oil painting with a pair of contemporary prints, a set of watercolours and a textile, he advises.

7. Light it up

Lighting can be a fairly inexpensive way to liven up a room the simplest act of changing a ceiling light or lampshade can make a massive difference.

Select light shades with designs such as pastel shades, natural materials (rattan, bamboo) and tropical motifs, says Jamie Moxey, a design consultant for lighting company Dusk. Fixing shades to compatible ceiling lights can help shift the feel of the room, particularly when finished with matching accessories such as a pastel throw or a decorative wooden bowl for the coffee table.

For the outdoors, invest in some festoon lights to instantly give your garden that festival feel.

8. Move your furniture around

The most inexpensive tip of all is to simply work with what youve got. Athina Bluff, founder of Topology Interiors, explains: A small shift in the position of furniture can have a huge impact on the way you use and enjoy the space.

If you havent already, she recommends pulling your furniture away from the walls. We have a tendency to put everything up against a wall but sometimes creating a flow of movement around a sofa in the centre of a room can transform a space, she says.

9. Play with colour

Whether its painting a wall, some old furniture or home accessories that need a new lease of life, experimenting with colour can bring a fresh yet daring approach to your interiors, says designer Benjii Lewis. He recommends a bold choice of blending pistachio with soft pink, turquoise, lilac and yellow sorbet.

The trick with a pastel colour palette is to work on colour tones and be unafraid of including a little clash here and there soft red works brilliantly with dusty pink for example, he says. For the less daring, use pastel colours as accents only scheme a grey room with interesting textures and then accessorise with duck egg blue cushions or add a lavender velvet armchair.

10. Change up those curtains (and cushions)

Replacing cushions and/or curtains is a great way to update a room youre bored of looking at. Adele Shotton-Pugh, interior designer at Terrys, says curtains can change the feel of a space, particularly if you introduce colour or pattern. By changing up your window treatments, youre able to inject some personality into a room, without having to overhaul the entire dcor and therefore blow the budget, she says.

Her advice is to look for patterns that complement the existing dcor, whilst choosing something new that will make an impact. Florals and botanical prints are having a real moment in the interiors world right now and are sure to completely change the feel of your space, she says.

11. Try self-adhesive flooring

If your bathroom or kitchen tiles are looking a little lacklustre, Shotton-Pugh nods to shops like Homebase and B&Q, which sell a huge selection of self-adhesive floor tiles these are both low cost and easy to use.

By simply peeling and sticking, youre able to completely transform the look of a space without having to break the budget, or make a mess, she says.

12. Declutter

Clutter can make a room feel small, so spend time paring back your kitchen worktops and decluttering your home. Jenna Choate and Mariana Ugarte, co-founders of Interior Fox, recommend stowing away used chopping boards, tired looking utensils and too many cookbooks. Instead, they advise placing out a select few cookery books and adding a vase of your favourite foliage.

Melissa Bodie, co-founder of Melissa + Miller Interiors, suggests curating items carefully throughout your home. One of the best ways to feel the home is fresh is by editing as in, donating your items. Try to have an editorial eye when it comes to removing pieces. If it doesnt make you happy, its time to give it to someone for whom it will.

13. Give your grouting a refresh

Mouldy or discoloured grouting instantly makes a room look unclean. If yours is in a state, Dave Gordon, general manager and DIY expert at SGS Engineering, recommends investing in a grout pen (these only cost around 5).

Scrub at your existing grouting with a warm cloth and some washing up liquid, he says. Wipe the tiles down and ensure everything is dry. Apply your grout pen take your time. If you make a mistake, wipe it away quickly. Apply two coats if needed.

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Paramount Group has tapped Kohn Pedersen Fox for an extensive modernization of the lobby and public atrium at 60 Wall Street in Manhattans Financial District. The project is envisioned as a requisite improvement to attract top-tier commercial tenants looking to base and build their future offices within the building.

The 47-story office tower was completed in 1989 and comprises 1.6 million square feet. Designed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associates, the structures two-story atrium features marble grids, mirrored ceilings, palm trees, and other postmodern embellishments not representative of modern interior aesthetics.

Architectural renderings reveal new triple-height windows, the addition of a skylight to facilitate the flow of natural light into the atrium, and installation of what will be the largest indoor green wall in North America. Elegant white and tan marbling with be installed throughout the lobby and atrium with designer light fixtures and recessed LED lighting at the foot and pinnacle of supporting columns. The scope of work also includes the addition of a new restaurant and caf.

Conceptual rendering of new atrium and dining areas at 60 Wall Street Courtesy of Paramount Group

Conceptual rendering of new atrium and dining areas at 60 Wall Street Courtesy of Paramount Group

Conceptual rendering of new commercial lobby at 60 Wall Street Courtesy of Paramount Group

Existing access to the 2 and 3 subway lines at Wall Street Station will be flanked by the lush living wall with the new dining spaces above.

By opening up the atrium, infusing it with greenery, bringing in natural light, and visually uniting the two streets, we aim to bring the people of this neighborhood together where hopefully they will share ideas and chart the path to the future, said Kohn Pedersen Fox Design principal Hugh Trumbull, AIA.

As it stands, the building is already in compliance with LEED Gold sustainable standards for a high-rise building, and features the largest solar photovoltaic array in Manhattan on its roof. Additional improvements to the office floors include enhanced ventilation systems that utilize high-efficiency MERV-15 filtration and an increased flow of outside air into the building.

Situated in a neighborhood rich with restaurants and transit options, the building further appeals to tenants employee pool, said Albert Behler, Paramount chairman, CEO, and president. The repositioning will transform 60 Wall Street, providing tenants with the benefits of a new building and the opportunity to create an office that best suits their unique needs.

Conceptual rendering of updated exterior facade at 60 Wall Street Courtesy of Paramount Group

To retain new building tenants, Paramount has tapped CBRE as its exclusive leasing partner.

Construction is expected to begin summer 2022.

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The up-to-date research study published by Reportspedia, entitled Global Led Indoor Lighting Market, focuses on industry growth, market scope, future opportunities, development trends, as well as initial and future estimation of the Led Indoor Lighting market. The key highlights and features of the global Led Indoor Lighting industry report represent the essential features and characteristics of the global Led Indoor Lighting industry. This analysis consists of key development trends, industry trend analysis (industry trends under COVID-19), future opportunities in the market, product growth factor analysis, and key market segments of the market. The author included key findings on past and future projections of industry growth. The report provides a detailed analysis of competitors analysis and their key strategies, key company profiles, product scope, market overview, opportunities, breakdown of upstream raw material suppliers and downstream buyers. It also describes product types, applications, and regional analysis that is trending in the market.

Market Overview and Regional Snapshot: The major aspects covered in the report are Market Revenue by Region, Volume & Value, Production, Company share, CAGR, and Market Size. Furthermore, the Led Indoor Lighting market is intensely examined on the basis of regions and countries such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa & Rest of the World.

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This report provides a detailed historical analysis of the global market for Led Indoor Lighting from 2015-2020 and provides extensive market forecasts from 2021-2025 by region/country and subsectors. It covers the sales volume, price, revenue, gross margin, historical growth, and future perspectives in the Led Indoor Lighting market.

Key Players Analysis:

Havells SylvaniaMaxLiteBravoledOsramAcuity BrandsLigman LightingEmerson ElectricGEMCORECreeHubbell LightingGE LightingLSIDECO LightingWestinghouseToshibaRAB LightingPhilipsXtraLightHUGEWIN

Market Segmentation:

Major Types covered,

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Major Applications covered,

Healthcare Indoor LightingCommercial Indoor LightingIndustrial Indoor LightingHome Indoor Lighting

Regions Covered in this research:

Regional Analysis

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Table of Contents:

Led Indoor Lighting Market Size, Status, and Forecast 2025

1 Industry Overview of Led Indoor Lighting 2 Led Indoor Lighting Competition Analysis by Players3 Company (Top Players) Profiles4 Led Indoor Lighting Market Size by Type and Application (2015-2020)5 United States Led Indoor Lighting Development Status and Outlook6 EU Led Indoor Lighting Development Status and Outlook7 Japan Led Indoor Lighting Development Status and Outlook8 Led Indoor Lighting Manufacturing Cost Analysis9 India Led Indoor Lighting Development Status and Outlook10 Southeast Asia Led Indoor Lighting Development Status and Outlook11 Market Forecast by Regions, Type, and Application (2021-2025)12 Led Indoor Lighting Market Dynamics 12.1 Led Indoor Lighting Industry News 12.2 Led Indoor Lighting Industry Development Challenges 12.3 Led Indoor Lighting Industry Development Opportunities (2021-2025) 13 Market Effect Factors Analysis14 Led Indoor Lighting Market Forecast (2021-2025)15 Research Finding/Conclusion16 Appendix

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