A review of the methodology and applications of anthropometry in ergonomics and product design

I Dianat, J Molenbroek, HI Castellucci - Ergonomics, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Anthropometry is a key element of ergonomic studies for addressing the problem of fitting
the tasks/products to user characteristics, but there is a gap between anthropometric data …

Impact of classroom environment on student wellbeing in higher education: Review and future directions

N Makaremi, S Yildirim, GT Morgan, MF Touchie… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the emerging concern for student wellbeing in public health discourse, a question
arises: What role do campus buildings play in shaping the overall wellbeing of students …

Anthropomorphic investigation into improved furniture fabrication and fitting for students in a Bangladeshi university

MS Parvez, S Talapatra, N Tasnim, T Kamal… - Journal of The Institution …, 2022 - Springer
Mismatches between furniture dimensions and student anthropometry can cause discomfort,
irritation, and different Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). This study has two important …

A student-centred design approach for reducing musculoskeletal disorders in India through Six Sigma methodology with ergonomics concatenation

IWR Taifa - Safety Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Classroom-related musculoskeletal disorders (CMSDs) rates in low-and middle-income
countries (LMICs) are increasing despite the ever-collective interest in occupational health …

Are library furniture dimensions appropriate for anthropometric measurements of university students?

MS Parvez, N Tasnim, S Talapatra… - Journal of Industrial …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This study identifies the mismatch percentages between library furniture dimensions and
students' anthropometry. Eleven furniture design parameters were evaluated and compared …

Ergonomic mismatch between students anthropometry and university classroom furniture

MS Parvez, A Rahman, N Tasnim - Theoretical Issues in …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
University students spend most of their time in classrooms, mostly in a sitting position.
Prolonged sitting on ill-fitted furniture and the resulting bad posture is making students suffer …

Accuracy, precision and reliability in anthropometric surveys for ergonomics purposes in adult working populations: A literature review

C Viviani, PM Arezes, S Braganca, J Molenbroek… - International Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Anthropometric surveys are the most common method of gathering human morphometric
data, used to design clothing, products and workspaces. The aim of this paper was to assess …

Mismatch between classroom furniture and anthropometric measures of university students

E Kahya - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
The appropriate design of tools, equipment and accessories for human body sizes, while
meeting the social, cultural, economic and psychological needs of people, provides …

Design of ergonomically fit classroom furniture for primary schools of Bangladesh

MS Parvez, F Parvin, MM Shahriar… - Journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Students spend a large portion of their time in school. In this broadened time of sitting, poor
fitting furniture can cause various types of musculoskeletal disorders and discomforts. Thus …

[PDF][PDF] Ergonomic Computer Workstation Design for University Teachers in Bangladesh.

MG Kibria, M Rafiquzzaman - Jordan Journal of Mechanical & …, 2019 - jjmie.hu.edu.jo
The ever-growing use of computer in universities due to instructional, administrative,
research and study is noticed among the teachers. Prolong sitting-work on the computer …