Application of the best-worst method approach for prioritizing risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among mobile device users: A case study.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common work-related health issues among mobile device (MD) users due to long hour of working during homestay. Various researches have been carried out earlier for identifying the MSD risk factors, though the risk factors' priority and weightage play an important role for risk management.

Objective: In the current study, the priority and weightage for MSD risk factor (individual factor, personal factor, psychosocial factor, and subfactors in each factor) were identified using the best-worst method (BWM) for MD users through a case study.

Effect of work experience and upper-limb muscle activity on grip strength of manual workers.

The current study correlated grip strength (GS) measurements with upper-limb muscle activity (UMA) for three different experience levels of manual workers (beginner, intermediate and advanced). . A total of 182 male and female manual workers were chosen, and GS was assessed in some contexts using a digital handgrip dynamometer.

Effect of physical activity intervention on the musculoskeletal health of university student computer users during homestay.

The coronavirus outbreak delivered the condition of dying from infection and forced people (especially university student computer users) to perform all working and non-working activities during homestay. In this situation, device usage for a longer duration is mainly responsible for work-related health issues. This study aims to discover the effect of a physical activity intervention (PAI) on computer users' musculoskeletal health during homestay.

Risk factors of musculoskeletal symptoms among mobile device users during work from home.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people throughout the world. People are forced to conduct various activities at home using mobile devices (MDs) as a result of the outbreak. In this case, prolonged use of MDs is the major cause for work-related health problems.

An integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach for identifying the risk level of musculoskeletal disorders among handheld device users.

In work-from-home (WFH) situation due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the handheld device (HHD) users work in awkward postures for longer hours because of unavailability of ergonomically designed workstations. This problem results in different type of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among the HHD users. An integrated multi-criteria decision-making approach was offered for identifying the risk level of MSDs among HHD users.

Effect of fabricated V-rib roughness experimentally investigated in a rectangular channel of solar air heater: a comprehensive review.

Solar power is one of the main sources of renewable energy which helps for protecting the environmental and reducing pollution. Technologies and systems for utilizing solar power are the area of research and development for a number of decades. In a solar air heater (SAH), use of fabricated irregularities on its wide face is an effective technique to augment heat discharge for flowing air with a moderate rise in frictional conduct.

A comparative assessment of static muscular strength among female operative's working in different handicraft occupations in India.

An ergonomic assessment of static muscular strength like hand grip-and pinch strength in handicraft occupation was made. In total, 170 female participants were selected for the case-control study, out of which 120 handicraft and 50 office workers were examined as exposed and control groups. Their maximum static handgrip- and pinch strength were measured using hand and pinch dynamometers.

Measuring static muscular strength among female operatives: a cross-sectional comparison in different handicraft occupations.

. Loss of static muscular strength is the most common work-related problem among handicraft workers involved in hand-intensive jobs. A cross-sectional comparative assessment was carried out to determine the muscular strength among workers involved in the manufacturing of three different crafts: weaving, hand block printing and imitation jewelry.

Impact of posture and upper-limb muscle activity on grip strength.

. The current research was carried out to determine grip strength (GS) with change in posture and upper-limb muscle activity of manual workers and investigate the impacts of these changes. .

Pulling force prediction using neural networks.

Purpose: In ergonomics and human factors investigations, pulling force (PF) estimation has usually been achieved using various types of biomechanical models, and independent approximation of PF was done with the help of upper extremity joints. Recently, multiple regression methods have gained importance for task-relevant inputs in predicting PF. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) also play a vital role in fitting the data; however, their use in work-related biomechanics and ergonomics is inadequate.

Risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in manual harvesting farmers of Rajasthan.

Manual harvesting is a physically demanding occupation with several work-related issues in which musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) happen most commonly. The risk factors for MSDs among manual harvesting farmers are not investigated properly in low and low-middle-income nations. Therefore, a study among 140 farmers of Rajasthan, India was carried out through the usage of Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) technique to identify ergonomic risks.

Non-powered hand tool improvement research for prevention of work-related problems: a review.

Purpose: In lower-middle-income countries, most of the work is performed manually using non-ergonomic hand tools which results in work-related health problems. Using hand tools designed in line with ergonomic principles may play an important role in reducing work-related health concerns significantly.

Methods: Scientific databases (PubMed, EBSCOhost) and e-publishers were searched for articles from 1985 to 2015 using the following keywords: 'hand tool', 'ergonomics', 'usability' and 'design'.