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oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/28492016-07-19T03:49:07Zhdl_11129_820
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author
Korhan, Orhan
author
Mackieh, Adham
2016-07-19T03:49:07Z
2016-07-19T03:49:07Z
2010
Korhan, O., Mackieh, A. A Model for Occupational Injury Risk Assessment of Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Their Frequencies in Computer Users.
0925-7535(print)
1879-1042(online)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2010.03.010
http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2849
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Occupational injuries pose a major problem in workplaces where computers are widely used. Intensive, repetitive and long period computer use results in costly health problems (direct cost), and lost productivity (indirect cost). Yet, the effect of musculoskeletal discomfort and their frequencies associated with the use of computers have not received considerable attention. This paper presents the findings of a risk assessment model through a scientific research to determine the effect of discomfort factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders resulting from intensive use of computers in the workplaces. In this context a questionnaire was given to 130 intensive computer users working in the university sector. A list of significant predictor variables for musculoskeletal disorders was developed to assess and analyze workplace ergonomics, worker attitudes and experiences on computer keyboard and mouse. The main focus of the current research is to seek and provide evidence that symptoms of musculoskeletal discomfort and the frequency of these symptoms are significant in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). This study provides the evidence that, ache and pain are the most common types of discomforts in all body regions. The discomforts were more pronounced at neck, shoulder, upper back, hand/wrist, and lower back regions. The risk factors determined by the risk assessment model were validated through ANOVA of the sEMG records for the control and test groups. The findings indicated that for each test group respondent, the mean musculoskeletal strain experienced differs in time, but the same is not true for the control group.
eng
Elsevier
10.1016/j.ssci.2010.03.010
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
MOUSE USE, OPERATIONS RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL,
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders,
Office ergonomics, Musculoskeletal discomfort
A model for occupational injury risk assessment of musculoskeletal discomfort and their frequencies in computer users
article
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oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/28482016-07-19T03:45:34Zhdl_11129_820
EMU I-REP
author
Seyed, Mahdi Shavarani
author
Korhan, Orhan
2016-07-19T03:45:33Z
2016-07-19T03:45:33Z
2015
Shavarani, M., Korhan, O., 2014. Expert System Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders for VDT Users.
1871-2584(print)
1871-2576(online)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-014-9307-5
http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2848
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Using computers for long durations and repetitively lead to costly health problems and reduced productivity among computer users. One of the best preventive actions is proved to be ergonomic interventions. However consulting ergonomics experts would be very expensive especially due to the fact that such interventions should be repeated periodically. Expert systems (ES) can be the solution for dealing with these problems. A rule-based expert system to analyze and evaluate the working conditions of computer users by ergonomics standards was designed. The knowledge base of this expert system was acquired from OSHA’s and Washington state ergonomic standards. Knowledge base is the source of information used to build an expert system. CLIPS was used to construct this ES. Risk factors which lead to formation of WRMSDs were identified; the computer user was aimed to be notified about the existence of WRMSDs hazards in the workplace, and was guided to avoid WRMSDs risk factors. After having this ES available to 100 computer users and analyzing the results, the effectiveness of the constructed ES was validated through comparing the ES outcome with OSHA standards. The significance of this study is to help the organizations to overcome costly health damages and productivity-reduction and making expert instructions available to everyone.
eng
Springer
10.1007/s11482-014-9307-5
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
CLIPS
Computer use
Occupational injuries
intelligent diagnosis Ergonomic intervention
Expert System Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders for Video Display Terminal Users
article
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oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/28572016-08-18T06:50:32Zhdl_11129_820
EMU I-REP
author
Feridun, Mete
author
Korhan, Orhan
author
Özakça, Arif
2016-08-18T06:50:32Z
2016-08-18T06:50:32Z
2005
1812-5654(print)
1812-5662(online)
http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/jas.2005.850.852
http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2857
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This study applies Brown-Gibson model of weighted evaluation of both objective and subjective parameters for automobile selection. In addition to the input from the NPV calculations, we set 15 subjective attributes and estimate the best investment strategy based on the objective and subjective factors. Results obtained from NPV and Brown-Gibson model are inconsistent. Further evidence suggests that mileage is the most sensitive influencing factor while making the investment decision and even a small change in this factor changes the decision completely from one alternative to another.
eng
Asian Network for Scientific Information
10.3923/jas.2005.850.852
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Brown-Gibson model
Multi-attribute Decision Making
Multi-attribute Decision Making: An Application of the Brown-Gibson Model of Weighted Evaluation
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oai:i-rep.emu.edu.tr:11129/28592016-08-18T06:56:58Zhdl_11129_820
EMU I-REP
author
Korhan, Orhan
2016-08-18T06:56:58Z
2016-08-18T06:56:58Z
2014
1059-0145(print)
1573-1839(online)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10956-014-9505-9
http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2859
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Educational ergonomics focuses on the interaction between educational performance and educational design. By improving the design or pointing out the possible problems, educational ergonomics can be utilized to have positive impacts on the student performance and thus on education process. Laptops and tablet computers are becoming widely used by school children and beginning to be used effectively for educational purposes. As the latest generation of laptops and tablet computers are mobile and lightweight compared to conventional personal computers, they support student-centred interaction-based learning. However, these technologies have been introduced into schools with minimal adaptations to furniture or attention to ergonomics. There are increasing reports of an association between increased musculoskeletal (MSK) problems in children and use of such technologies. Although children are among the users of laptops and tablet computers both in their everyday lives and at schools, the literature investigating MSK activities and possible MSK discomfort regarding children using portable technologies is limited. This study reviews the literature to identify published studies that investigated posture, MSK activities, and possible MSK discomfort among children using mobile technologies (laptops or tablet computers) for educational purposes. An electronic search of the literature published in English between January 1994 and January 2014 was performed in several databases. The literature search terms were identified and combined to search the databases. The search results that the resources investigating MSK outcomes of laptop or tablet use of children are very scarce. This review points out the research gaps in this field, and identifying areas for future studies.
eng
Springer Netherlands
10.1007/s10956-014-9505-9
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Science Education, Musculoskeletal (MSK) discomfort
Education, Mobile technologies, Children
Educational Technology, Educational ergonomics
WISE USE, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES,
Posture, Musculoskeletal Activities, and Possible Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Children Using Laptops or Tablet Computers for Educational Purposes: A Literature Review
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Korhan, Orhan
author
Mackieh, Adham
2016-08-18T07:10:22Z
2016-08-18T07:10:22Z
2011
1993-8233
http://hdl.handle.net/11129/2861
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Occupational injuries pose a major problem in workplaces where computers are widely used. Intensive, repetitive and long period computer use results in costly health problems (direct cost), and lost productivity (indirect cost). This paper presents the findings from a scientific research to determine the effect of musculoskeletal discomfort factors that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders resulting from intensive use of computers in the workplaces. In this context, a questionnaire was given to 84 intensive computer users working for the university sector in North Cyprus. The present article aims at investigating the factors that contribute to such disorders using a questionnaire and a mathematical model, which is developed by assessing and analyzing workplace ergonomics, worker attitudes and experiences on computer use. The findings from this study shows that the gender (OR=3.37, CI: 2.38-4.77), psychosocial factors (like working with computers, OR=0.050, CI: 0.001-0.623), office ergonomics qualities such as availability of foot support [OR= 0.295, CI: 0.092-0.041] and availability of sufficient lightening [OR=3.477, CI:1.232-9.810] were significant factors of the formation of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). Additionally, it was shown that physical exposures are associated with increased risk of upper extremity disorders. The current research also provides an evidence that the symptoms of musculoskeletal discomfort (such as pain), and the frequency of these symptoms were also significant in the development of WRMSDs.
eng
Academic Journals
10.5897/AJBM09.331
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
MANAGEMENT, MOUSE USE, INJURIES
UPPER-LIMB, VDT USERS, NECK
CARPAL-TUNNEL-SYNDROME
risk assessment modelling, DISCOMFORT, BUSINESS
An empirical investigation of the detrimental effects of the intensive use of computers in the business world
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