10 results for "Isa Halim"
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Assessment of Muscle Fatigue Associated with Prolonged Standing in the Workplace
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the psychological fatigue and analyze muscle activity of production workers who are performing processes jobs while standing for prolonged time periods. Methods: The psychological fatigue experienced by the workers was obtained through…
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Sheet Metal Manual Handling Aids: Effects of Design Differences on Muscle Activity and Subjective Assessment
Manual material handling is a common task in various industries and has been linked to work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Handling heavy and bulky sheet metal manually can cause awkward postures and forceful exertion, leading to intense biomechanical load on the workers. A trolley lifter was…
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Design and Development of an Ergonomic Trolley-Lifter for Sheet Metal Handling Task: A Preliminary Study
Background: There have been some concerns related to manual handling of large items in industry. Manual handling operations of large sheet metal may expose workers to risks related to efficiency as well as occupational safety and health. Large sheet metals are difficult to move and burdensome to…
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Development of a Decision Support System for Analysis and Solutions of Prolonged Standing in the Workplace
Background: Prolonged standing has been hypothesized as a vital contributor to discomfort and muscle fatigue in the workplace. The objective of this study was to develop a decision support system that could provide systematic analysis and solutions to minimize the discomfort and muscle fatigue…
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Performance Evaluation of Subcontractors Using Weighted Sum Method through KPI Measurement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help measure objectives critical to business sustainability. This research takes place in a toy factory’s injection moulding department that has yet to develop indicators for subcontractor performance. Poor subcontractor performance significantly impacts the…
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Development and Evaluation of Passive Exoskeleton (SolatExo) for Assisting Muslims with Physical Disability in Salah
Performing Salah (Islamic prayer) is a fundamental practice for all Muslims worldwide, involving physical movements such as standing, bowing, and prostrating. However, these movements can be challenging for individuals with physical disabilities, who often rely on conventional chairs to support…
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Design and Development of a Slider-Crank Actuated Knee Exoskeleton with Optimized Motion Controller
The rising incidence of injuries and neurological disorders has highlighted the critical need for accessible and affordable rehabilitation solutions. In response to this demand, robotic exoskeletons have become a popular option for rehabilitation. However, current rehabilitation exoskeletons are…
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Medium fidelity automotive interface prototype testing: A comparison between existing and new designs
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the usability of a newly developed automotive navigation interface design and the existing automotive navigation interface design. Professional and non-professional Malaysian drivers were recruited (N=60). Participants evaluated two types of…
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Regression model of horizontal force for pushing and pulling exertions with passive lower-limb exoskeletons: Effects of gender, exertion height, action, and exoskeleton design
In this era of the modern industrial revolution, there is a growing demand for passive lower-limb exoskeletons in industrial settings. However, the current research landscape on passive lower-limb exoskeletons reveals a notable absence of comprehensive studies that simultaneously consider pushing…
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A Comparison of Hand Grip Strength Among Healthy Young Adult Malaysian and Thai Women
Hand grip strength (HGS) is a well-known parameter of physical capability, clinical health status, and functional work performance. However, the scarcity of standardized, region-specific HGS data for Southeast Asian populations restricts the accuracy of health screening practices and the…