Volume 86 (2026), Issue 05-06

A literature review identified 72 publications whose underlying studies used methodological approaches based on the VDI standards (series of standards VDI 3957) pertaining to cryptogams (lichens, bryophytes). The compilation shows that most of the...

The article systematically highlights key aspects of climate adaptation in cities and the effect on humans and provides technical details. The actual mechanisms of action of various measures such as greening, reflective surfaces, water misters, blue...

Assessment criteria such as occupational exposure limit values or maximum workplace concentrations are used for the evaluation of air quality in the workplace or respiratory exposure of workers to metals and their compounds (among other...

Since 1972, the MEGA exposure database at the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance (IFA) has documented over four million records on workplace exposure to hazardous substances and biological agents,...