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  • Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of disrupted light-dark cycles on circadian organization, metabolism, and reproduction in different species. Research should focus on the development of strategies to preserve the night environment and mitigate the negative effects of ALAN.

    The ecological importance of natural dark nights for circadian organization, metabolism and reproduction in birds · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of ALAN on ornamental plant species. Studies should explore the potential for breeding ALAN-tolerant plant species.

    Chlorophyll a fluorescence and biochemical analyses to probe the impacts of artificial light at night on certain ornamental plant species · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the effects of ALAN on plant species to inform urban plantation programs.

    Chlorophyll a fluorescence and biochemical analyses to probe the impacts of artificial light at night on certain ornamental plant species · 2026 · DOI

  • Further validation of the proposed standard is needed. Intercomparison campaigns and maintenance of the standard are required. The development of new instruments and methods for ALAN measurements is an area for future research.

    A multi-level interoperable standard for radiometric and multispectral monitoring of artificial light at night · 2026 · DOI

  • Current systems are not interoperable, making it difficult to compare measurements. There is a need for a multi-level interoperable standard for radiometric and multispectral monitoring of ALAN.

    A multi-level interoperable standard for radiometric and multispectral monitoring of artificial light at night · 2026 · DOI

  • Large-scale, population-based studies of objectively-measured LAN exposure are limited. The existing literature relies on estimates of ambient light exposure derived from satellite data or interactive maps.

    Higher light at night exposure is associated with increased risk of diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study of the NHANES database · 2026 · DOI

  • Prioritization of AC/DC Solar Hybrid Systems for Regulatory Compliance: Facility developers should prioritize the adoption of AC/DC Solar Hybrid systems as they directly align with the mandates of Republic Act No. 11285, also known as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) Act of the Philippines.

    Applicability of AC/DC Solar Hybrid Street Lighting: A Comparative Study on Reliability and Sustainability in Industrial Parks · 2026 · DOI

  • Future enhancements may include IoT-based remote monitoring, cloud integration, and GSM-based maintenance alert systems.

    Real-Time Street Light Monitoring, Control and Fault Detecting System · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of recognition of the human right to a starry sky. The insufficient attention to the impact of light pollution on the environment and human health. The need for a global approach to address the phenomenon of artificial lighting.

    THE IMPACT AND RISK OF LIGHT POLLUTION VERSUS THE NEED OF SKY CONSERVATION · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the energy efficiency of lighting systems in maritime operations. The study identifies a gap in the comparison of LED and fluorescent lighting systems in maritime training ships.

    COMPARING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND STABILITY OF LED AND FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ON MARITIME TRAINING SHIPS · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore individual differences in neural responses to environments and develop real-time comfort models that incorporate neurophysiological feedback for adaptive environmental control. Our findings demonstrate that the SVF influences thermal comfort through both microclimatic pathways and the potential modulation of central nervous system activity, warranting further investigation.

    Impact of sky view factor on multimodal physiological responses: integrating EEG, heart rate, and thermal sensation in urban landscapes · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of street lighting in the drop-off area of Husein Sastranegara International Airport Bandung poses safety risks to passengers and vehicles. There is a need for a reliable and efficient lighting system for the area.

    DESIGN & VALIDATION of SOLAR-POWERED STREET LIGHTING PROTOTYPE for AIRPORT DROP-OFF AREA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study finds that there is a lack of comprehensive analysis of the energy efficiency of LED technology.

    Ahorro energético en sistemas de iluminación industrial mediante la sustitución de tecnología convencional por LED · 2026 · DOI

  • Communicating complex guidance to the public in a way that is easy to understand and implement. Balancing the need for general guidance with the need for tailored advice for special populations. Integrating light exposure considerations into settings where individual choice is limited, such as workplaces and healthcare settings.

    Bright days, dark nights: translating science on the non-visual effects of light into public health guidance · 2026 · DOI

  • Population-wide guidance is limited by individual differences in light sensitivity, prior light exposure, chronotype, age, ocular media, pupil size, genetics, behavior, health status, work schedules, and living environments. Older adults may need more light to achieve similar retinal stimulation because age-related optical changes reduce light transmission to the retina.

    Bright days, dark nights: translating science on the non-visual effects of light into public health guidance · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing lighting system does not meet the standard. There is a need for a lighting design that is safe, visually comfortable, and evaluated using consistent technical and energy-performance indicators.

    Lighting Installation System Design in the Parking Area of Prof. Dr. Soekandar Mojokerto Regional Hospital Based on Dialux Software · 2026 · DOI

  • Significance StatementLight is a promising target for improving mental health, yet little is known about how everyday light exposure relates to mood outside laboratory and clinical settings.

    Acute and cumulative light exposure differentially influence mood in healthy adults · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior studies have not widely discussed linking urban growth and earthquake hazards. The combination of nighttime light data and ClockBoard zone analysis is not well-established.

    Assessing Urban Growth Toward Earthquake-Hazard Zone in Yogyakarta and Bantul, Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is based on a simulation of a full LED replacement scenario. The performance of LED lamps is partly based on simulation. Further long-term onboard validation is recommended.

    COMPARING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND STABILITY OF LED AND FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ON MARITIME TRAINING SHIPS · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of psychosocial responses to ALAN - The lack of a unified theoretical framework - The need for careful consideration of lighting design and its effects on psychosocial…

    Psychosocial responses to outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN): a scoping review · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of a unified theoretical framework to examine psychosocial responses toward ALAN - The existing literature has gaps in certain dimensions, including motivations, personal norms and values, and organizational constraints or perceived…

    Psychosocial responses to outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN): a scoping review · 2026 · DOI

  • The five-month observation window is insufficient for durable trajectory characterisation, and STL boundary effects elevate uncertainty in recent trend estimates; these signals should be treated as indicative of differential…

    Spatiotemporal dynamics of nighttime-light responses to successive policy shocks in a data-scarce coastal city: Multi-node VIIRS time-series analysis of Sihanoukville, Cambodia (2014–2026) · 2026 · DOI

  • Privacy concerns and limitations in the scalability of street lighting infrastructure.

    Enhancing Urban Safety Through Intelligent Street Lighting: A Review of AI-Driven Detection and Monitoring Approaches · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the impact of light pollution on biodiversity and human health. Investigations on the effectiveness of different strategies for mitigating light pollution. Research on the economic and social implications of light pollution.

    THE IMPACT AND RISK OF LIGHT POLLUTION VERSUS THE NEED OF SKY CONSERVATION · 2026 · DOI

  • To evaluate full-scale implementation of the prototype. To conduct field testing under actual operating conditions. To integrate IoT-based monitoring features to enhance system performance and maintenance.

    DESIGN & VALIDATION of SOLAR-POWERED STREET LIGHTING PROTOTYPE for AIRPORT DROP-OFF AREA · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Further studies are needed to investigate the effects of disrupted light-dark cycles on circadian organization, metabolism, and reproduction in different species (“The ecological importance of natural dark nights for circadian organization,…”, 2026); (2) Future research should investigate the long-term effects of ALAN on ornamental plant species (“Chlorophyll a fluorescence and biochemical analyses to probe the impacts of…”, 2026); (3) There is a need for a multi-level interoperable standard for radiometric and multispectral monitoring of ALAN (“A multi-level interoperable standard for radiometric and multispectral…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to evaluate the energy efficiency of lighting systems in maritime operations (“COMPARING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND STABILITY OF LED AND FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ON…”, 2026); (5) Future research should explore individual differences in neural responses to environments and develop real-time comfort models that incorporate neurophysiological feedback for adaptive environmental control (“Impact of sky view factor on multimodal physiological responses: integrating…”, 2026). 142 gap statements have been mined from Impact of Light on Environment and Health papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,140 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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