Functional Sewing Workstation Design by Analyzing Male Bangladeshi Anthropometric Measurement in the Ready-Made Garment Industry. [PDF]
The anthropometric measurements of Bangladeshi male sewing machine operators were examined to formulate ergonomic workstation design standards for the ready‐made garments (RMG) sector. A detailed record of body measurements was created to facilitate workstation development according to operator‐specific traits.
Ali MH +8 more
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Procedural Text Mining with Large Language Models [PDF]
Recent advancements in the field of Natural Language Processing, particularly the development of large-scale language models that are pretrained on vast amounts of knowledge, are creating novel opportunities within the realm of Knowledge Engineering.
D'Souza, Jennifer, Rula, Anisa
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Ergonomics of In-Office Nasolaryngoscopy: Comparison Between Conventional and Pistol Grip Techniques. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objectives In‐office nasolaryngoscopy in otolaryngology is a short but frequently performed procedure that can lead to substantial ergonomic risk. This study seeks to compare the ergonomic difference between pistol and conventional grip techniques during in‐office nasolaryngoscopy.
Park S, MacInnis P, Nisenbaum R, Lin RJ.
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Validity assessment for technical skills and stress management of the HelpMeSee<sup>®</sup> Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery module. [PDF]
Abstract Purpose To assess the validity of the HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) module as a virtual reality training tool for technical skills and stress management in ophthalmology. Methods This prospective study enrolled 47 volunteer surgeons from five groups: four groups of eye surgeons with increasing experience (novice ...
Dormegny L +12 more
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A revolution of the mind: a tribute to Rula Quawas (1960–2017)
This is a tribute to Rula Quawas, a Jordanian scholar, activist, and feminist, who passed away in 2017. The author shares how Rula touched the lives of so many of her students by encouraging them to dare in their lives and scholarship ...
Forester, Summer
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The Balancing Act: Ergonomic Challenges for Pregnant Microvascular Surgeons in the Operating Room. [PDF]
This study evaluates the intraoperative ergonomic challenges faced by pregnant microvascular surgeons by comparing detailed motion‐analysis data collected at 36–37 weeks' gestation with postpartum assessments. Findings show that pregnancy significantly increases time spent in unsafe postures (particularly involving the neck, elbows, and knees), while ...
Patel N, Agarwal A, Knott PD, Park AM.
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A Comparative Study on NERPA, RULA, and LUBA Methods in Predicting the Risk of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders in Household Manufacturing Industry [PDF]
Background and Objective: Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) are among the main causes of disability in industrial workers. Regarding this, the present study aimed to compare novel ergonomic postural assessment (NERPA), rapid upper limb ...
Mohsen Sadeghi Yarandi +3 more
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BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) represent one of the leading causes of occupational injury and disability. Awkward body posture while typing is associated with MSDs among the computer users. RULA (rapid upper limb assessment) is a subjective
Ajay Kumar, Surendra Kamath
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Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) in ergonomic assessment: A comprehensive review
INTRODUCTION: RULA (rapid upper limb assessment) is a survey method developed for use in ergonomics investigations of workplaces where work-related upper limb disorders are reported.
Ajay Kumar, Surendra Kamath
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El presente estudio tiene como tema realizar un Plan de Prevención de Riesgo Musculo esquelético en el Taller Automotriz "El Chino" de la ciudad de Portoviejo. El objetivo del estudio fue analizar los factores ergonómicos en las actividades de soldadura,
Johan Fernando Cevallos Chung +1 more
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