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ArticleHeliyon2020

Weighing and modelling factors influencing serum cortisol and melatonin concentration among workers that are exposed to various sound pressure levels using neural network algorithm: An empirical study.

Sajad Zare, Rasoul Hemmatjo, Hossein ElahiShirvan, Ashkan Jafari Malekabad, Reza Kazemi, Farshad Nadri

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Article in Heliyon, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Sajad ZareDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Rasoul HemmatjoDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Hossein ElahiShirvanStudents' Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Ashkan Jafari MalekabadOccupational Health Engineering, Students' Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Reza KazemiDepartment of Ergonomics, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Farshad NadriDepartment of Occupational Health Engineering, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Kerman University of Medical Sciences · IRKermanshah University of Medical Sciences · IRShiraz University of Medical Sciences · IRUrmia University · IR

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Abstract

backgroundNoise is one of the most common harmful agents in the workplace. Exposure to excessive noise can lead to complications such as cardiovascular disorders, disturbance of body hormones' rhythm and hearing loss. This study aimed at weighing and modelling factors influencing serum cortisol and melatonin concentrations of workers that are exposed to various sound pressure levels using neural network algorithm. METHODOLOGY: A case-control design was adopted in the current research. The required data were collected from 75 industrial and mining firm staff members. They were assigned to three groups with equal sample sizes (25 workers). In developing the conceptual model in regard to variables that may affect workers' serum cortisol and melatonin concentration, SPL, age, weight, and height were included. The influence of SPL on serum cortisol concentration as assessed in the three shifts. Moreover, radioimmunoassay (RIA) was utilized to assess serum cortisol and melatonin concentrations. Neural network algorithm was subsequently exploited to weigh and model predictor factors. IBM SPSS Modeler 18.0 was the software program used for data analysis.

resultsThe average cortisol concentration values for administrative, condensing, and pelletizing units respectively were 10.24 ± 2.35, 12.15 ± 3.46, and 14.91 ± 4.16

conclusionComparing cortisol concentrations during various shifts revealed a significant reduction (from the beginning to the end of the shift) in all the three groups. Further, the rise of SPL would result in higher secretion of cortisol. Moreover, in all the three groups, the average serum melatonin concentration went up from the beginning to the middle of the shift and then declined to the end of the shift. Considering the accuracy rates of the models developed to predict hormones, neural network algorithm is a suitable and powerful tool for weighing and modelling factors influencing serum cortisol and melatonin concentrations.

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Acoustical engineeringCortisolIndustrial engineeringMelatoninModellingNeural networkNoisePublic healthSafety engineeringSoftware engineeringTheoretical computer science

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