Data Collection Protocol

During a single data collection experiment, participants were exposed to eight different experimental session conditions that focused on various work environments, temperature levels, and humidity labels based on the ASHRAE scale. Each session was carefully designed with specific activities and varying humidity and temperature levels. For example, gymnastics activities were performed in both hot conditions (32°C temperature and 80% humidity) and warm conditions (25°C temperature and 60% humidity). Similarly, reading and typewriting activities were conducted under different temperature and humidity states. The duration of gymnastics activities was 10 minutes, while the other activities lasted for 15 minutes. To ensure a smooth transition between activities, participants were given a 5-minute break after completing the gymnastics activities, which were conducted under hot temperatures (32°C) and high humidity (80%) as well as under warm temperatures (25°C) and moderate humidity (60%). This break was implemented to prevent the influence of the intense physical exertion in hot and humid conditions on the subsequent experiments. Table 1.1, presents each experiment session condition elaborately.