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Effects of heat stress on cognitive performance: the current state of knowledge

P. A. Hancock Department of Psychology and Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32816-1390, USA
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I. Vasmatzidis Pershing Technology Group, One Pershing Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07311, USA
Pages 355-372 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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