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Coupled effect of load weights and belt use on male shoulder pressure redistribution Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Yanyang Dai, Jian Li, Wen Cui, Jun Li
Shoulder pressure redistribution is jointly affected by backpack loads and belt support. However, the combined effect of both factors has rarely been fully evaluated. Here, we studied the coupled e...
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Human performance and automated operations: a regulatory perspective Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Linn Iren Vestly Bergh, Kristian Solheim Teigen, Fredrik Dørum
Increased levels of digitalisation present major opportunities for efficiency in the oil and gas industry but can also contribute to new risks and vulnerabilities. Based on developments in the indu...
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The impact of inter-limb leg lean tissue mass asymmetry on stair climb performance in career firefighters Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Nicholas A. Buoncristiani, Gena R. Gerstner, Megan R. Laffan, Abigail J. Trivisonno, Jacob A. Mota, Hayden K. Giuliani-Dewig, Eric D. Ryan
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of inter-limb leg lean tissue mass (LTM) asymmetry on stair climb (SC) performance in firefighters. Forty-one career firefighters (age = 32.3 ...
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In the heat of the moment: the effects of extreme temperatures on the cognitive functioning of firefighters Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Catherine Thompson, Lucy Ferrie, Stephen J. Pearson, Brian Highlands, Martyn J. Matthews
Exposure to high temperatures can have detrimental effects on cognitive processing and this is concerning for firefighters who routinely work in extreme temperatures. Whilst past research has studi...
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Comparison of multidirectional upper limb strength for non-disabled individuals and individuals with C4–C7 spinal cord injury in a seated position Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 George Stilwell, Digby Symons, Shayne Gooch, Jennifer Dunn
This study investigates the multidirectional upper limb strength of individuals with a C4–C7 spinal cord injury (SCI) and non-disabled individuals in a seated position by measuring multidirectional...
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Effects of a back-assist exosuit in lab-based approximations of construction tasks performed by novices and experienced construction workers Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Yu Song, Maja Goršič, Zhichen Feng, Haylen Cordova, Ling Li, Boyi Dai, Vesna Novak
Passive back-assist exosuits may be beneficial for construction workers, but few evaluations have been conducted with actual workers and construction-relevant tasks. This paper presents a laborator...
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Investigating the effect of emoji position on eye movements and subjective evaluations on Chinese sarcasm comprehension Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jinghua Huang, Mingyan Wang, Ting Zhang, Dongliang Zhang, Yi Zhou, Lujin Mao, Mengyao Qi
Evidence indicated that emojis could influence sarcasm comprehension and sentence processing in English. However, the effect of emojis on Chinese sarcasm comprehension remains unclear. Therefore, t...
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Automation function and malfunction: effects on human performance in accident handling tasks Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xiaolu Dong, Zhizhong Li
By conducting a mixed-design experiment using simplified accident handling tasks performed by two-person teams, this study examined the effects of automation function and condition (before, during,...
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Clinical tests predictive of temporary low back pain development during the prolonged standing test in physical therapy students Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Eric Folkins, Erika Nelson-Wong, David Ebaugh, Sheri Silfies
Low back pain among physical therapists is a common musculoskeletal disorder that first occurs early in their career or as a student. This observational prospective study assessed the ability of hi...
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Improved REBA: deep learning based rapid entire body risk assessment for prevention of musculoskeletal disorders Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Zeyu Jiao, Kai Huang, Qun Wang, Guozhu Jia, Zhenyu Zhong, Yingjie Cai
Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) is crucial in reducing their impact on individuals and society. However, the existing mainstream 2D image-based approach is insufficient in...
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The role of social support in human-automation interaction Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Juergen Sauer, Andreas Sonderegger, Norbert K. Semmer
This theoretical article examines the concept of social support in the context of human-automation interaction, outlining several critical issues. We identified several factors that we expect to in...
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The effect of a soft active back support exosuit on trunk motion and thoracolumbar spine loading during squat and stoop lifts Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Jacob J. Banks, David A. Quirk, Jinwon Chung, Jason M. Cherin, Conor J. Walsh, Dennis E. Anderson
Back support exosuits aim to reduce tissue demands and thereby risk of injury and pain. However, biomechanical analyses of soft active exosuit designs have been limited. The objective of this study...
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The impact of remote work using mobile information and communication technologies on physical health: a systematic review Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Konstantin Wechsler, Stephanie Griemsmann, Britta Weber, Rolf Ellegast
Remote e-working with information and communication technology (ICT) has long been on the rise, with its implementation accelerated by mandatory working from home regulations during the COVID-19 pa...
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Immersive participatory design of assistive robots to support older adults Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Samuel A. Olatunji, Vy Nguyen, Maya Cakmak, Aaron Edsinger, Charles C. Kemp, Wendy A. Rogers, Harshal P. Mahajan
Assistive robots have the potential to support independence, enhance safety, and lower healthcare costs for older adults, as well as alleviate the demands of their care partners. However, ensuring ...
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Cultural appropriateness of interventions to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal disorders among students: a systematic review Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Maryam Afshari, Elham Gheysvandi, Rohollah Norian, Mehdi Kangavari
This systematic review was conducted to identify the types of interventions and cultural appropriateness of intervention studies for preventing and reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in stud...
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Virtual fit and design improvements of a filtering half-mask for sub-adult wearers Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Martin Čuta, Mikoláš Jurda, Veronika Kováčová, Marie Jandová, Vendula Bezděková, Dominik Černý, Petra Urbanová
The recent pandemic has shown that protecting the general population from hazardous substances or pathogens can be a challenging and urgent task. The key element to adequate protection is appropria...
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Do redundant graphical attributes reduce decision-making efficiency? Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Tao Jin, Chunpeng Chen, Yuting Xia, Xinyu Liu, Xiaoxu Liu
Multiple time-series graphs are commonly used for data visualisation, but few scholars have investigated the impact of graphical attributes on decision-making efficiency. This study explores the ef...
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A systematic review of Personal Comfort Systems from a post-phenomenological view Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Katherine Exss, Paulina Wegertseder-Martínez, Maureen Trebilcock
Personal Comfort Systems (PCS) are equipments that heat and/or cool occupants without affecting surrounding environments, ranging from commonly used devices to innovative technologies, and that ten...
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Optimising computer vision-based ergonomic assessments: sensitivity to camera position and monocular 3D pose model Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Aditya Subramani Murugan, Gijeong Noh, Hayoung Jung, Eunsik Kim, Kyongwon Kim, Heecheon You, Boubakeur Boufama
Numerous computer vision algorithms have been developed to automate posture analysis and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ergonomic evaluations. However, the most effective algorithm for cond...
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A systematic literature review of computer vision-based biomechanical models for physical workload estimation Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Darlington Egeonu, Bochen Jia
Ergonomic risks, driven by strenuous physical demands in complex work settings, are prevalent across industries. Addressing these challenges through detailed assessment and effective interventions ...
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Measuring cognitive workload in the nuclear control room: a review Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Per Øivind Braarud
Despite the substantial literature and human factors guidance, evaluators report challenges in selecting cognitive workload measures for the evaluation of complex human–technology systems. A review...
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The comfort and functional performance of personal protective equipment for police officers: a systematic scoping review Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Sean Hudson, Leanne Ridland, Joanna Blackburn, Leanne Monchuk, Karen Ousey
This scoping review aimed to identify and summarise evidence on the comfort and functional performance of police officer personal protective equipment (PPE). The Arksey and O’Malley (2005) five-sta...
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How flight experience impacts pilots’ decision-making and visual scanning pattern in low-visibility approaches: preliminary evidence from eye tracking Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Shan Gao, Lei Wang
The visual approach is the most accident-prone phase of a flight, especially in low-visibility conditions. This preliminary study aimed to examine the effects of flight experience on pilots’ decisi...
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Automated vehicles for older adults with cognitive impairment: a survey study Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Junho Park, Maryam Zahabi, Xi Zheng, Marcia Ory, Mark Benden, Anthony D. McDonald, Wei Li
As the population is ageing, the number of older adults with cognitive impairment (CI) is increasing. Automated vehicles (AVs) can improve independence and enhance the mobility of these individuals...
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Interactions between work-related factors, perceived fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders among handicraft artisans: structural equation model analysis Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Dipayan Das, Ashish Kumar Singh
The cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between work-related factors, perceived work fatigue (PWF) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among handicraft artisans. 364 artisa...
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How to walk to reduce footstep noise in multi-story residential buildings Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Woojin Yoon, Yujin Kwon, Jaehyun Yoon, Seobin Choi, Gwanseob Shin
Loud footsteps from upstairs cause disturbance to downstairs neighbours in multi-story residential buildings. In this experiment, we examined how participants walk when asked to walk quietly and ev...
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The effect of font boldness, noise disturbance and time pressure on human error in the context of cloud change operation Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Shuo Peng, Changxu Wu, Jiahao Yu
This study investigated the number of operator errors, task completion time, and workload of subjects at different levels by imposing conditions such as focused text boldness, noise disturbance, an...
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Automation, artificial intelligence and robotics: emerging issues and debates in human factors and ergonomics Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Gemma J. M. Read, Patrick Waterson
Published in Ergonomics (Vol. 66, No. 11, 2023)
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Clearing the way for participatory data stewardship in artificial intelligence development: a mixed methods approach Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Sage Kelly, Sherrie-Anne Kaye, Katherine M. White, Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios
Participatory data stewardship (PDS) empowers individuals to shape and govern their data via responsible collection and use. As artificial intelligence (AI) requires massive amounts of data, resear...
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Designing human-AI systems for complex settings: ideas from distributed, joint, and self-organising perspectives of sociotechnical systems and cognitive work analysis Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Neelam Naikar, Ashleigh Brady, Glennn Moy, Hing-Wah Kwok
Real-world events like the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires in Australia, Europe, and America remind us that the demands of complex operational settings are met by multiple, distributed teams interw...
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Forecasting emergent risks in advanced AI systems: an analysis of a future road transport management system Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 S. McLean, B. J. King, J. Thompson, T. Carden, N. A. Stanton, C. Baber, G. J. M. Read, P. M. Salmon
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being increasingly implemented within road transport systems worldwide. Next generation of AI, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is imminent, and is anticipated ...
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Automation in health care: the need for an ergonomics-based approach Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Teresa Zayas-Cabán, Rupa S. Valdez, Anita Samarth
Healthcare quality and efficiency challenges degrade outcomes and burden multiple stakeholders. Workforce shortage, burnout, and complexity of workflows necessitate effective support for patients a...
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Shaping the development and use of Artificial Intelligence: how human factors and ergonomics expertise can become more pertinent Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Gudela Grote
New developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are extensively discussed in public media and scholarly publications. While in many academic disciplines debates on the challenges and opportunities...
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Responsible use of AI in military systems: prospects and challenges Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Jan Maarten Schraagen
Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great potential for the military domain but is also seen as prone to data bias and lacking transparency and explainability. In order to advance the trustworthines...
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To automate or not to automate: advocating the ‘cliff-edge’ principle Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Mark S. Young, Neville A. Stanton
We reflect briefly on the last forty years or so of ergonomics and human factors research in automation, observing that many of the issues being discussed today are the same as all those decades ag...
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Determining fall risk change throughout pregnancy: the accuracy of postpartum survey and relationship to fall efficacy Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Brett C. Stewart, Shenghai Dai, Kathryn L. Havens, Jeffrey D. Eggleston, Jennifer J. Bagwell, Rita E. Deering, Emily E. Little, Robert D. Catena
All epidemiological studies on pregnancy fall risk to date have relied on postpartum recall. This study investigated the accuracy of postpartum recall of falls that were reported during pregnancy, ...
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Exoskeleton Usability Questionnaire: a preliminary evaluation questionnaire for the lower limb industrial exoskeletons Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Muhammad Hussain, Yong-Ku Kong, Sang-Soo Park, Hyun-Ho Shim, Jaehyun Park
Exoskeleton robots are a promising solution to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in different work environments, but a specific usability scale for evaluating them is lacking. This study aime...
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Quantifying the effectiveness of a passive trunk-support exosuit at reducing erector spinae muscle fatigue during a quasi-static posture maintenance task Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Sang Hyeon Kang, Laura Lynch, Emma Wolf, Gary A. Mirka
The objective of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a passive back-support exosuit at reducing low back muscle fatigue during an 18-minute trunk posture maintenance task. On two separat...
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Understanding contributing factors to exoskeleton use-intention in construction: A decision tree approach using results from an online survey Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Sunwook Kim, Aanuoluwapo Ojelade, Albert Moore, Nancy Gutierrez, Carisa Harris-Adamson, Alan Barr, Divya Srinivasan, David M. Rempel, Maury A. Nussbaum
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major health concern in the construction industry. Occupational exoskeletons (EXOs) are a promising ergonomic intervention to help reduce WMSD r...
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A stakeholder analysis of the road transport system in Tanzania using a STAMP control structure Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Daudi Katopola, Fredirick Mashili, Henna Hasson, Marie Hasselberg
The way the road transport system is developed in a country affects safety. This study aims to identify roles and relationships of road transport stakeholders and to explore the understanding of co...
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Impact of Firefighter Hood Design on Range of Motion, Noise Production, and Hearing Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Richard M. Kesler, A. Shawn Deaton, R.Bryan Ormond, Samantha Silverstein, Kathryn L. Donlin, Gavin P. Horn
Firefighter hoods must provide protection from elevated temperatures and products of combustion while simultaneously being comfortable and limiting interference with firefighting movement or comple...
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Classification of lower limb body shapes of paralysed female wheelchair users in Hebei, China: analysis of anthropometric data using clustering approach Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Lin Xing, Norsaada Zakaria, Wan Syazehan Ruznan
Lower limb body shape is important in the design of functional pants. The skin, muscles, and body shapes of the lower limbs of wheelchair users may differ from healthy people because of the differe...
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Prediction Model of Subacromial Pain Syndrome in Assembly Workers Using Shoulder Range of Motion and Muscle Strength Based on Support Vector Machine Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Jun-hee Kim, Oh-yun Kwon, Ui-jae Hwang, Sung-hoon Jung, Gyeong-tae Gwak
Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) is the most common upper-extremity musculoskeletal problem among workers. In this study, a machine learning model was built to predict and classify the presence or ...
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Using HFACS to understand human error in railway dispatcher performance: a study of proactive safety inspection records Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Zizheng Guo, Huishan Pang, Jingyu Zhang, Jun Zhang, Jiazhe Wang, Chuanning He, Chengen Li
This study analyzes 4,095 proactive safety inspection records obtained from a large dispatching center by utilizing the HFACS framework. These proactive safety inspection records offer comprehensiv...
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Assessing between-officer variability in responses to a live-acted deadly force encounter as a window to the effectiveness of training and experience Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Robert R. Horn, William J. Lewinski, Gustavo Sandri Heidner, Joshua Lawton, Craig Allen, Michael W. Albin, Nicholas P. Murray
We aimed to infer the effectiveness of officers’ training and experience by assessing consistency of behavioural responses between them. If officers facing the same scenario respond in similar ways...
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Physiological Measures of Operators’ Mental State in Supervisory Process Control Tasks: A Scoping Review Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Sebastian Pütz, Alexander Mertens, Lewis Chuang, Verena Nitsch
Physiological measures are often used to assess the mental state of human operators in supervisory process control tasks. However, the diversity of research approaches creates a heterogeneous lands...
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Trusting Information Systems in Everyday Work Events – Effects on Cognitive Resources, Performance, and Well-being Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Lea S. Müller, Guido Hertel
In today’s data-intensive work environments, information systems are crucial for supporting workers. However, workers often do not rely on these systems but resort to workarounds. We argue that tru...
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A State-of-the-art Review on Biomechanical Models and Biodynamic Responses Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Veeresalingam Guruguntla, Mohit Lal
Biomechanical models are mathematical representations of human structure. These models are used to analyze joint and injury mechanics and design of prosthetic devices for human body under various c...
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Decisional Style, Sleepiness, and Online Responsiveness Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 James G. Phillips, Yang-Wai Chow, Rowan P. Ogeil
As sleep problems can impair quality of work, an online questionnaire was used to examine relationships between sleepiness and decision making while obtaining unobtrusive indices of performance. Pa...
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Ergonomic intervention program for office workers: a case study about its effect in computer vision syndrome and musculoskeletal discomfort Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Bárbara Cardoso, Catarina Mateus, Rúben Magalhães, Matilde A. Rodrigues
This study aims to develop and implement an ergonomic intervention program at the workplace of knowledge workers, and to evaluate its impact on the reduction of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and m...
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What can we learn from Severity Index on Flight Data Monitoring? Analysis of safety resilience in flight operations during COVID-19 disruptions Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Wen-Chin Li, Arthur Nichanian, John Lin, Graham Braithwaite
The unexpected spread of the pandemic raised concerns regarding pilots’ skill decay resulting from the significant drops in the frequency of flights by about 70%. This research retrieved 4,761 Flig...
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Synthesis and validation algorithm followed by a weighting procedure to create a detailed anthropometric dataset for the German working-age population Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Alexander Ackermann, Dominik Bonin, Thomas Jaitner, Markus Peters, Dörte Radke, Sascha Wischniewski
For the German working-age population no publicly available and detailed anthropometric raw dataset exists, although several studies have collected anthropometric datasets. Unfortunately, the publi...
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Effects of different extreme cold exposure on heart rate variability Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Boyang Sun, Jiansong Wu, Chuan Li, Chenming Li, Zhuqiang Hu, Ruotong Wang
Frequent extreme cold events in recent years have brought serious threats to outdoor workers and rescuers. Changes in ambient temperature are associated with altered cardiac autonomic function. The...
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Computer-Aided Ergonomic Analysis of Primary School Furniture Dimensions Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Mehmet Acar, Yusuf Ziya Erdil, Can Ozcan
The objective of this study was to determine the match level of school furniture with student dimensions and conduct a pilot study to examine practicality of a computer-aided ergonomic analysis sof...
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Will visual cues help alleviating motion sickness in automated cars? A review article Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-19 William Emond, Dominique Bohrmann, Mohsen Zare
This study examines the feasibility of incorporating visual cueing systems within vehicles to mitigate the risk of motion sickness. The question is to enhance passenger awareness and the ability to...
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Investigating the Influence of Keyboard Inclinations on Sitting and Standing Workstations Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Victor Eghujovbo, Eunsik Kim
Given the growing global computer workforce, concerns exist about the escalation of computer related injury with Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) being one of the most reported work-related musculoskel...
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Evaluation of physiological responses to mental workload in n-back and arithmetic tasks Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Wiediartini, Udisubakti Ciptomulyono, Ratna Sari Dewi
Working memory tasks, such as n-back and arithmetic tasks, are frequently used in studying mental workload. The present study investigated and compared the sensitivity of several physiological meas...
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Clothing Impact on Post-Exercise Comfort: Skin-Clothing Physiology in Transient Environment Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Faisal Abedin, Emiel DenHartog
Sportswear manufactured from hygroscopic fibers can absorb moisture during activity or intermittent exercise and may change the thermal management of clothing. This change in the thermal behavior o...
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Can we enable individuals to reach further down without rounding their backs before beginning a lift? Examining the influence of starting foot and trunk position on reach depth Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Danielle R. Carnegie, Steven M. Hirsch, Samuel J. Howarth, Tyson A. C. Beach
There is disagreement regarding the efficacy of ‘safe’ lifting recommendations for reducing low back disorder risk. These recommendations commonly focus on minimising lumbar spine flexion, which li...
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Arm-support exoskeleton reduces shoulder muscle activity in ceiling construction Ergonomics (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 S.J. Baltrusch, F. Krause, A.W. de Vries, M.P. de Looze
The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy and user’s impression of an arm-support exoskeleton in complex and realistic ceiling construction tasks.11 construction workers performed 9 ta...