scholarly journals Static Anthropometric Characteristics of Bangladeshi Vehicle Driver: A Case Study

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Halder ◽  
E. Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Working Efficiency

Background. Inappropriate design of sitting furniture and working equipment causes the serious musculoskeletal injuries and various pains as well as reducing working efficiency. Uncomfortable sitting posture in prolonged driving in Bangladesh is an issue to be solved immediately. Therefore, anthropometric databank of user population is significantly essential for the suitable dimensional design for avoiding these remarkable problems.Methods. This study analyses the anthropometric data of the Bangladeshi male vehicle driver aged between 30 and 60 years. A total of 210 Bangladeshi healthy drivers are considered for 15 anthropometric measurements and compared with the similar anthropometrics of other nationalities.Results.The mean stature and sitting height erect of Bangladeshi driver are 1645 mm and 843 mm, respectively. The mean of body mass index (BMI) of the drivers is 26.09 kg/m2, which indicates that the drivers are overweight. The mean stature of Bangladeshi driver is 17 mm shorter than the driver of Korea and 115 mm shorter than the driver of Iran.Conclusion. There are substantial differences between the body dimensions of Bangladeshi driver and similar dimensions of other countries. In comparison, Bangladeshi driver is found to be the shortest compared with the sample of other nationalities.

PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION ON WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS IN STATIC SITTING AND DURING MANUAL PROPULSION

2001 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 33-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
GIUSEPPE ANDREONI ◽  
ANTONIO PEDOTTI ◽  
MAURIZIO FERRARIN
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Pressure Sores ◽  
Wheelchair Propulsion ◽  
Wheelchair User ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Manual Propulsion ◽  
Mean Pressure ◽  
Biomechanical Parameters ◽  
The Mean

Quantification of biomechanical parameters by describing interactions between a wheelchair user and his cushion is important to prevent pressure sores in a better way and to match the needs of the subjects in terms of comfort and mobility. This paper presents the method and the results of a biomechanical analysis through the pressure maps at the body–seat interface of a antidecubitus wheelchair cushion on a group of eight patients (affected by SCI or Multiple Sclerosis) during autonomous wheelchair propulsion. In general, our results confirm that mobility is an important factor for ulcer prevention because passing from the static sitting posture to propulsion the mean pressure decreases and there is a redistribution of the load at lower pressure values. Moreover this represents a useful approach for the customized choice and adaptation of the antidecubitus aids.

scholarly journals Anthropometry of Female Agricultural Workers of Madhya Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.R. Potdar ◽  
K.N. Agrawal ◽  
Prabhakar Shukla ◽  
Bikram Jyoti
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Farm Workers ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Hand Tools ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Maximum Coefficient ◽  
The Mean

Most of the agricultural operations in India are performed manually with hand tools and equipment by female agricultural workers. This prompted designers to use female anthropometric data in designing of farm equipment and workplaces in order to reduce drudgery, to enhance safety, to improve performance, productivity and efficiency. A study was conducted to collect the anthropometric data of selected 30 female agricultural workers in the age group of 22-54 years from Madhya Pradesh state. For design of agricultural tools, equipment and workplaces the important, thirty eight body dimensions including weight were identified and measured. The values of mean, standard deviation (SD), minimum, maximum, coefficient of variation (CV) and 1st, 5th, 50th, 95th and 99th percentile values were calculated of selected body dimensions. The mean weight and stature of female agricultural workers were found to be 53 kg and 1536 mm, respectively. A large variation in anthropometric dimensions in the anthropometric data of female farm workers of different states of India and other countries was observed. Pearson correlation coefficients (PCC) were calculated among selected anthropometric dimensions of subjects. The correlation coefficients of measured data varied from 0.65-0.98.

Massage Techniques at Postpartum Spas for Beauty and Wellness Treatments Body in Mombykids Sambong Dukuh Village Jombang District Jombang Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 094-100
Author(s):  
Henny Sulistyawati
Keyword(s):  
Relaxation Effect ◽  
The Body ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Know How ◽  
Spa Treatment ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Massage is one of the alternative spa beauty postpartum mothers who can maintain the balance of the body to always be healthy and fit. The purpose of this researcher, To describe the process of massage techniques in the body massage of the mother postpartum for the beauty and health of the body and Know how much the client responds to the application.  This type of research is a pseudo-experiment to find out and describe the maternal SPA massage process, using the One-shot case study.  The results of the Mean Massage Technique in postpartum SPA based on 4 aspects that have been observed are 1). The accuracy aspect of preparing 4.00 criteria is very good, 2). Aspects of massage movement technique 3.00 good criteria, 3). Aspects of Punctuality in massage procedure 3.50 criteria are very good, 4 aspects of cleanliness and neatness area 4.00 is very good.  The results of The Massage Technique Process at postpartum SPA for Beauty and Body Health Treatment based on 5 aspects observed, namely: 1). The aspect of stating strongly the amount of pressure given according to posture in the client is 60% category is quite good, 2). Aspect Stipulates comfort level that is felt 100% good category, 3). Aspect stipulates the level of cleanliness on the skin 80% good category, 4). Aspect Stipulates the effect of the results of this massage technique can reduce pain and a soreness 100% good category, 5). Aspect stipulates relaxation effect 100% good category. The response of Massage Technique Respondents at Postpartum SPA for beauty and body health treatments based on 4 aspects observed, 1). The aspect that expresses satisfaction after performing maternal SPA treatment postpartum is 100% good category, 2). Aspects that state the benefits of maternal spa massage techniques for beauty and body health are 100% good category, 3). The aspect that expressed interest in doing advanced SPA treatment postnatal is 75% good category, 4). Recommending in others especially mothers postpartum about maternal SPA treatment postpartum is 100% good category.

Anthropometric Characteristics and Delayed Growth in Young Artistic Gymnasts

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Theophanis Siatras ◽  
Malamati Skaperda ◽  
Dimitra Mameletzi
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Young Male ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Female Gymnasts ◽  
Delayed Growth

This article addresses the problem of whether high-impact artistic gymnastics training could cause delayed growth in young male and female athletes, as is believed to be the case in professional dancers. The main anthropometric characteristics of young gymnasts were measured, and the differences between gymnasts, swimmers, and nonathletes were examined. Twenty competitive gymnasts, 20 competitive swimmers, and 20 nonathletes, aged 10 to 12 yrs old, volunteered to participate in this study. Testing took place in a training field and the equipment consisted of portable anthropometric instruments. Measurements concerned body mass, stature, segment lengths (arm, forearm, trunk, thigh, and calf), body breadths (biacromical, biiliac, wrist, and ankle), circumferences (arm and thigh), and skinfold thicknesses (arm, thigh, and calf). Triceps and calf skinfold thicknesses were used to estimate the body fat percentage (%BF). The lean body mass percentage (%LBM) and the LBM/BF ratio were also evaluated. Moreover, cross-sectional areas of the arm (CSAarm) and thigh (CSAthigh) were calculated, taking into consideration the limb's circumference and four circumferential skinfolds. The results showed that, generally, young male and female gymnasts had smaller body dimensions in some anthropometric characteristics compared to swimmers and nonathletes. This mainly focused on body weight, arm and calf lengths, biiliac/biacromial breadths ratio, skinfold thicknesses, and %BF. However, gymnasts had higher %LBM, LBM/BF ratio, and CSAarm. No significant differences were found in the rest of body dimensions and composition. Although young male and female gymnasts appeared to have some lower anthropometric characteristics compared to the other two groups, it has not clearly demonstrated a delay in their somatic growth and skeletal development.

Anthropometry of Women of the U.S. Army

1978 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 456-460
Author(s):  
Robert M. White
Keyword(s):  
United States Army ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Body Sizes ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Size Data

A new anthropometric survey of U. S. Army women was planned and carried out in 1976–1977 in response to the need for current and comprehensive body size data for the women who make up an increasingly large part of the United States Army. The main purpose of the survey was to obtain and develop statistical data on the body sizes and proportions of Army women. As a result, new anthropometric data now are available for Army women, as well as workspace and strength measurements. While there has been relatively little change in the body dimensions of Army women between 1946 and 1977, comparisons of data for men and women clearly show that serious design and sizing problems will be encountered in the development of clothing and equipment intended for use by both Army men and women.

scholarly journals CONSIDERATIONS OF ANTHROPOMETRICS IN THE DESIGN OF LECTURE HALL FURNITURE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 374-386
Author(s):  
J.O Igbokwe ◽  
G. O Osueke ◽  
U.V Opara ◽  
M. O Ileagu ◽  
K.U Ezeakaibeya
Keyword(s):  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Lecture Hall ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Seat Height ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
Proper Design ◽  
The Mean

An anthropometric survey of Federal University of Technology Owerri students was carried out in order to determine the anthropometric data needed for proper design of seats used in the classroom. A total of four hundred students, of different gender and level were involved in the survey and their anthropometric measurement were taken and recorded with the help of anthropometric tools. The anthropometric measurements taken were, Stature, sitting height, sitting shoulder height, Popliteal height, Hip breadth, Elbow rest height, Buttock popliteal length, Buttock knee length, Thigh clearance, Sitting eye height, Shoulder breadth and Knee height. The data obtained were analysed using SPSS, Excel and Minitab statistical packages to get the mean, standard deviation and percentiles. Comparing the dimensions of the existing furniture with the anthropometric measures obtained revealed that the existing furniture are not ergonomically suitable for the students. Using the results of the analysed anthropometric data, a model classroom seat was suggested which takes into consideration the seat height, seat depth, seat width, backrest height, armrest height and backrest angle.

scholarly journals Biologia de Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray (Phasmatodea: Phasmatidae) em folhas de goiabeira (Psidium guajava)

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarice Diniz Alvarenga ◽  
Hugo Ribeiro Souza ◽  
Teresinha Augusta Giustolin ◽  
Carlos Augusto Rodrigues Matrangolo ◽  
Joseilton Faria Silva
Keyword(s):  
Incubation Period ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reproductive Capacity ◽  
Adult Longevity ◽  
Tree Leaves ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Pet Bottles ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean

Resumo: A biologia de Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray foi estudada em laboratório, quando estes insetos foram alimentados com folhas de goiabeira (Psidium guajava L.). Espécimes de C. phyllinus, recém eclodidos e alimentados com folhas de goiabeira foram mantidos em gaiolas adaptadas de garrafas pet de 2 L, as quais foram trocadas à medida que as dimensões do corpo destes insetos aumentavam. Foram avaliados o período de incubação, o número e a duração dos ínstares ninfais de machos e fêmeas, a longevidade dos adultos, o período de pré-oviposição e de oviposição, o número de ovos por fêmeas e a viabilidade destes. O período de incubação foi de 115,45 dias, a duração média do período ninfal dos machos foi de 102,62 e 117,67 dias, para os insetos com cinco e seis instares, respectivamente. Para as fêmeas o período ninfal médio foi de 163,27 e 179,25 dias, para os insetos com oito e nove instares, respectivamente. Os períodos de pré-oviposição e oviposição foram de 29,44 e 164,4 dias, respectivamente. Cada fêmea colocou, em média, 392,33 ovos, com viabilidade média de 22,26%. As fêmeas possuem uma longevidade maior do que a dos machos, podendo viver até oito meses de idade, enquanto, os machos vivem no máximo cinco meses de idade. Essa espécie possui baixa capacidade reprodutiva, principalmente devido ao longo período embrionário e a baixa viabilidade dos ovos.Biology of Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray (Phasmatodea: Phasmatidae) reared on guava tree leaves (Psidium guajava)Abstract: The biology of Cladomorphus phyllinus Gray was studied in laboratory, when these insects were fed with guava tree leaves (Psidium guajava L.). Newly hatched specimens of C. phyllinus and fed guava tree leaves were kept in cages adapted from 2 L pet bottles, which were changed as the body dimensions of these insects increased. The incubation period, number and duration of nymph instars of males and females, adult longevity, pre-oviposition and oviposition period, number of eggs per females and viability were evaluated. The incubation period was 115.45 days, the mean duration of the nymph males period was 102.62 and 117.67 days for insects with five and six instars, respectively. For females the mean nymph period was 163.27 and 179.25 days for insects with eight and nine instars, respectively. The pre-oviposition and oviposition periods were 29.44 and 164.4 days, respectively. Each female placed, on average, 392.33 eggs, with average viability of 22.26%. Females have a longer longevity than males, and can live up to eight months of age, while males live at most five months of age. This species has low reproductive capacity, mainly due to the long embryonic period and the low viability of the eggs.

scholarly journals Mismatch between Anthropometric Body Dimensions and Classroom Furniture in Malaysian Universities

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negin Ozve Aminian ◽  
Fairuz Romli
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
The People ◽  
Notable Increase ◽  
Sample Case

The main objective of study is to highlight possible mismatch between the student’s body dimensionsand the dimensions of classroom furniture used in most Malaysian universities. This issue is pertinent due to the notable increase in the number of international students who are enrolled in Malaysian universities each year. The matching of body dimensions and classroom furniture is vital to promote proper sitting posture. Body dimensions of the people from the few different countries that are perceived to make up the current student’s population in Malaysia are measured against dimensions of prevalent chairs and desks used in the classroom. The sample case study is done in Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia but it is believed that the derived conclusion can also be extended to other universities in Malaysia. All in all, several mismatches have been found and highlighted for a better planning and design of classroom furniture.

scholarly journals Differences between the Anthropometric Measurements of Serbian and Libyan Male Passenger Car Drivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Zorica Veljković ◽  
Aleksandar Brkić ◽  
Vesna Spasojevic Brkić ◽  
Milivoj Klarin ◽  
Ahmed Essdai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
First Time

The collection and analysis of anthropometric characteristics for various passenger car user populations is a very important predecessor of the design process. The first aim of this survey is to collect up-to-date anthropometric data for male passenger car drivers in Serbia and to collect those data for the first time in Libya. The second aim of this survey is to compare the collected data and enable further modeling using both univariate and multivariate operators’ models from both samples. Anthropometric measurements on standing height, sitting height, lower leg length, upper leg length, shoulder width, hip breadth, arm length, and foot length were collected for 921 Serbian and 300 Libyan male drivers. Results show that, for Serbian male drivers, a correlation between variables exists in 67.85% cases, while for Libyan male drivers, a correlation between variables exists in 39.28% cases. The comparison of mean values between variables for Serbian and Libyan male drivers showed that, beside shoulder width, all others have significantly higher values for Serbians than for Libyikans. Consequently, there are different interior space dimensions of the vehicle obtained: for Serbian drivers, interior space dimensions amounted to 1500 × 561 × 1230 mm and for Libyan drivers amounted to1400 × 591 × 1155 mm which are useful to passenger car designers in eliminating existing anthropometric inconsistencies.

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