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Human-Computer Interaction, Ergonomics and Health

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Occupational Safety and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 15552

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Dr. Rafał Michalski

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Faculty of Computer Science and Management, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Interests: facility layout optimization (in production and logistics management, interface and ergonomic design); human–computer interaction (HCI) (usability of software and websites, interface design (studies involving eye tracking and face reading)); marketing (e-business, graphic information conveyance, digital signage (studies involving eye tracking and face reading)); ergonomics and human factors (digital human modeling (anthropometry), workload assessment); project management
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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years there have been enormous advancements in information technology related with all activities of human beings, both at work and in everyday life. The ubiquitous use of computer devices and accompanying software allow for almost instantaneous access to the abundance of various types of data, increase in information-processing efficiency and effectiveness, the automation of manufacturing processes, and many more. However, human communication with electronic devices may also be associated with an increasing risk of discomfort, ailments, disorders, or even severe diseases. The health-related issues concern physiological, psychological, and social aspects, and they should be diagnosed, prevented, and counteracted if necessary. This Special Issue aims to address these possible health problems by methods and techniques developed in the fields of Human–Computer Interaction and Ergonomics and Health.

Dr. Rafał Michalski
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Keywords

  • graphical user interfaces
  • visual processing
  • ergonomic design and optimization
  • digital control panels
  • physical and psychological workload
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • occupational diseases
  • digital human models
  • work environment
  • social interactions
  • computer simulations of work and environment

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Ergonomic Rationalization Sequence of Digital Lighting Design in the Working Environment
by Darina Duplakova, Jan Duplak and Rastislav Kascak
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(12), 7275; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127275 - 14 Jun 2022
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This paper describes the creation of a rationalization sequence for working with simulation models, and its subsequent verification in the redesigning of lighting in cooperation with digital enterprise tools. The rationalization sequence consists of 11 sequences, whose accuracy is subsequently verified on a [...] Read more.
This paper describes the creation of a rationalization sequence for working with simulation models, and its subsequent verification in the redesigning of lighting in cooperation with digital enterprise tools. The rationalization sequence consists of 11 sequences, whose accuracy is subsequently verified on a practical example of the redesign of an assembly room of a production hall in the simulation tool Dialux Evo. In conjunction with the proposed procedure, a redesign of the assembly workplace located in the production hall for daylighting, artificial, and mixed lighting was created. The conclusion of the paper provides an overview of the benefits gained from the application of the work environment rationalization procedure. Full article
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Voice Navigation Created by VIP Improves Spatial Performance in People with Impaired Vision
by Yu-Hsiu Hung, Kai-Yu Tsai, Eva Chang and Rain Chen
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(7), 4138; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19074138 - 31 Mar 2022
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The difficulty associated with spatial navigation is one of the main obstacles to independent living for visually impaired people. With a lack of visual feedback, visually impaired people must identify information from the external environment through other sense organs. This study employed an [...] Read more.
The difficulty associated with spatial navigation is one of the main obstacles to independent living for visually impaired people. With a lack of visual feedback, visually impaired people must identify information from the external environment through other sense organs. This study employed an observational survey to assess voice navigation version A, created by visually impaired people, and voice navigation version B, created by non-visually impaired people. Thirty-two simulated visually impaired people were assigned to conduct task assessments of voice navigation version A and version B. For mission 1, the mean completion rate is 0.988 ± 0.049 (version A); the mean error rate is 0.125 ± 0.182 (version A). For mission 2, the mean completion rate is 0.953 ± 0.148 (version A); the mean error rate is 0.094 ± 0.198 (version A). The assessment results concluded that version A has a higher completion rate (p = 0.001) and a lower error rate (p = 0.001). In the assessment of subjective satisfaction, all the indicators regarding the impression of navigation directives in version A were significantly superior to those indicators in version B. It appears that version A has a different logic of framing than version B. In future applications, a voice navigation version shall be built, according to the way visually impaired people think, because it will facilitate the direction guide when there is a lack of visual feedback. Full article
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Investigation into the Effects of Backrest Angle and Stick Location on Female Strength
by Victor Ei-Wen Lo and Shu-Min Chao
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010007 - 21 Dec 2021
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of backrest angle and hand maneuver direction on maximum hand strength and to recommend a strength value for the hand-controlled stick of an aircraft. Methods: Forty-eight female subjects were recruited to perform [...] Read more.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of backrest angle and hand maneuver direction on maximum hand strength and to recommend a strength value for the hand-controlled stick of an aircraft. Methods: Forty-eight female subjects were recruited to perform simulated forward–backward and adduction–abduction maneuvers using control sticks. Each subject was free from musculoskeletal disorders and pain. The independent variables included four control maneuvers (forward, backward, adduction, abduction), two right-hand control stick locations (central, side), and three backrest angles (90°, 103°, 108°). The dependent variable was maximum hand strength. Results: The maximum strength for forward maneuvers with both central and side sticks was strongest at a 90° backrest angle (p < 0.001). The maximum strength for adduction maneuvers with both central and side sticks was also strongest at a 90° backrest angle (p < 0.001). On the other hand, the highest strength was observed at a 108° backrest angle when pulling the stick backward (p < 0.001). The abduction strength was significantly stronger than the adduction strength with a central stick (p < 0.001), but the adduction strength was significantly stronger than the abduction strength with a side stick (p < 0.001–p = 0.017). The forward and abduction strength were significantly different in different locations (p < 0.001). The recommended strength in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) by the US FAA is higher than the strength values observed in this study. Conclusions: The backrest angle, directions, and location affected the muscular strength. The recommended values should be reevaluated and adjusted for Taiwanese pilots. Full article
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Emerging Trends of Ergonomic Risk Assessment in Construction Safety Management: A Scientometric Visualization Analysis
by Rakhi Vijayakumar and Jae-ho Choi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(23), 16120; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316120 - 2 Dec 2022
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Ergonomic risk assessment is critical for identifying working posture hazardous to the health of construction workers. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are predominant non-fatal injuries in the construction industry owing to manual handling activities and poor working conditions. However, there is a lack of [...] Read more.
Ergonomic risk assessment is critical for identifying working posture hazardous to the health of construction workers. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are predominant non-fatal injuries in the construction industry owing to manual handling activities and poor working conditions. However, there is a lack of scientific synopsis aiming to better understand the emerging research focus in this field. To fill the research gap, this study performed a scientometric evaluation of the bibliometric data on ergonomic risk assessment from the Web of Science database using VOSviewer software. The purpose of this study is to analyze the co-occurrence network of keywords, co-authorship network, most active countries, and the sources of publication. The results indicate that research related to risk assessment in construction has fluctuating growth, peaking in 2020 with significant advancements in the USA, China, and Canada. WMSDs, risk factors, construction workers, and ergonomics are hot research topics in this field. Furthermore, the research gaps of previous studies and suggestions for future research have been provided to bridge the knowledge gap. We believe that this scientometric review provides useful reference points for early-stage researchers as well as beneficial in-depth information to experienced practitioners and scholars in the construction industry. Full article
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