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User-Paced Versus System-Paced: Effect of Different Types of Video Tutorial Design for Machining Operations on Learning Performance

User-Paced Versus System-Paced: Effect of Different Types of Video Tutorial Design for Machining Operations on Learning Performance
Muhammad Hafizullah MD SALLEH1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 75 – 83   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Nowadays, the use of video tutorial as a method of teaching and learning has become popular among educators. Video tutorial is more practical and can deliver more information to the users. Nonetheless, the mode of presentation can be hard to process in a short period. User-paced (or self-pacing) application in the multimedia presentation has been shown a positive effect on elaboration learning. Looking at this advantage, a user-paced video tutorial for machining operation is being introduced in the study. To identify the effectiveness of user-paced in video tutorial design, it was compared with the system-paced video tutorial (system determined the duration and pace of the information presented). 

The objectives of the study are; (i) to evaluate the effect of user-paced and system-paced of machine’s video tutorial on learning performance (overall); and (ii) to evaluate the effect of user-paced and system-paced of machine’s video tutorial on learning performance (by part of the video tutorial – safety, equipment, machine setup, procedure, and housekeeping). Sixteen participants completed the study where they were pseudo-randomly assigned into two different groups – User-paced or System-paced (eight participants for each group). The User-paced group was stimulated with four video tutorials where they have full control in pacing the tutorials, while the system-paced group was stimulated with four conventional video tutorials where they have no control in pacing the tutorials. After the video tutorials session, all participants were evaluated with quizzes that covered the content of the tutorials (one tutorial at a time), and the maximum score for the quizzes is 50 marks. 

The findings show that: (i) in overall, User-paced group performed better in the quizzes (88.66% percentage score) rather than the System-paced group (56.60% percentage score), and there is a significant difference in the learning performance for User-paced group (M=44.875, SD=1.959) and System-paced group (M=28.750, SD=3.105) conditions; t(14) = 12.421, p <0.001; and (ii) by category, User-paced group performed better in the quizzes rather than the System-paced group in all categories, and all the differences are significant. These findings show that the use of User-paced in designing video tutorial for machining operations would aid in improving users’ learning performances.

Keywords

User-paced, System-paced, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing
and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Effect of Road Design on Hazard Anticipation Behavior Among Motorcyclists During Merging in Traffic

Effect of Road Design on Hazard Anticipation Behavior Among Motorcyclists During Merging in Traffic
Muhammad Asyraf MOHD NOR HISHAM1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 92 – 98   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Road accident is one of the top contributing factors for human fatalities around the world. Among the road users, motorcyclist is considered one of the most vulnerable road user group that contributed to a large number of road crashes. For this study, the focus is on the effect of merging road design on hazard anticipation behavior of motorcyclist during merging in traffic. The objectives are: (i) to evaluate hazard anticipation behavior among motorcyclist during merging into an urban expressway and; (ii) to evaluate the effect of merging road design on motorcyclists hazard anticipation behavior during merging into an urban expressway. An observational study was conducted in which three thousand-two hundred of motorcyclists were observed at sixteen scenarios locations – eight scenarios for each straight and curved road. Dependent variable for this study was the percentage of hazard anticipation behavior performed by motorcyclist. If a motorcyclist turns his or her head towards the target zone while in the launch zone, he or she was scored 1, else 0. Overall, only 46.5% of motorcyclists do practise safe riding behavior by anticipating hazard during merging in traffic [χ2 (1) = 15.680, p = < 0.0001]. Comparing the motorcyclists’ hazard anticipation between the straight and curve merging road, it was found that motorcyclists tend to anticipate hazard less at the straight road [M=29.94; SD=1.16] than at the curve road [M=63.69; SD=17.50], and the difference is significant [t (8)-3.68, p=0.02]. These findings suggest that the merging road design does affect motorcyclists’ hazard anticipation performance, and it can be recommended to the road construction authority in designing future merging road. In addition, because the percentage of hazard anticipation among the motorcyclists can be considered as low (46.5%), thus, a recommendation can be made to the respective authority to improve the current riding education program such as to promote and provide more information about hazard anticipation.

Keywords

Hazard Anticipation, Merging Road, Motorcyclists, Expressway, Observational Study, Road Safety

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University
(Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Effect of Different Type of Captioning in Video Tutorial on Users’ Learning Performance

Effect of Different Type of Captioning in Video Tutorial on Users’ Learning Performance
Mohd Farhan NAZMI1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 106 – 111   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Captioning is a process of converting an audio portion of video production into text, which normally shown on a display screen. The use of video tutorial caption is one of the contributing factors for the success or failure of a video tutorial on learning performance. However, in the video tutorial for engineering machinery, it is still unclear how different type of captioning – full, partial, and no caption – may affect users’ learning performance. The objectives of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of full caption, partial caption, and no caption of machine’s video tutorial on users’ learning performance; (ii) to evaluate the effect of full caption, partial caption, and no caption of machine’s video tutorial based on particular part of the video – safety, equipment, procedure, and housekeeping – on users’ learning performance. Twenty-four participants were randomly assigned into three different groups, namely Full Caption, Partial Caption, and No Caption, and they were stimulated with four video tutorials (of four engineering machinery – that used the full caption, partial caption, and no caption respectively. 

After the video tutorial session, participants were assessed with quizzes that covered the content of the tutorials. In overall, participants performed the best when partial caption video was used (M = 38.25, SD = 2.96) than when the full caption video (M = 33.88, SD = 2.99) or no caption video (M = 28.5, SD = 4.99). The differences are significant different at p <0.001 [F (2, 21) = 13.4, p <0.001]. Comparing the performance by criteria (safety, equipment, procedure, and housekeeping), the results reveal that there are significant differences in all conditions except for safety criteria. In safety criteria; partial caption video (M = 7.38, SD = 1.06), full caption video (M = 7.00, SD = 0.93) and no caption video (M = 6.38, SD = 1.06) are not significant different [F (2, 21) = 1.971, p <0.0164]. This is due to the caption used, which included captions that were too short or contain only one word, thus make no different despite the type of captioning. The results from this study provide additional information regarding the use of partial caption in the video tutorial for engineering machinery, in which it improves the users’ learning performance. 

Keywords

Captioning, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Active Voice Vs. Passive Voice: Effects of Instruction Command of Machine’s Video Tutorial on Learning Performance

Active Voice Vs. Passive Voice: Effects of Instruction Command of Machine’s Video Tutorial on Learning Performance
Ahmad Ridzuan MOHD ZUBER1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 99 – 105   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Video tutorial is one of the best media for teaching and learning. It can be applied in numerous fields of studies such as medical, computer sciences, as well as an engineering field as to give an instruction on how to use appliances, devices, or systems. The use of video tutorial captions, the voice of command of instruction, the quality of the video and the system used are among the contributing factors for the success or failure of a video tutorial. However, it is unknown if the type of voice of command may aid in improving the learning performance of video tutorial of engineering machinery. 

The objectives of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of active and passive voice as the command of instruction on the machine’s video tutorial on learning performance of the video tutorial; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of active and passive voice as the command of instruction on the safety, equipment, and procedure part of machine’s video tutorial on learning performance of the video tutorial. Sixteen participants were recruited and randomly assigned into two different groups, namely Active and Passive. The Active group and Passive group were stimulated with four video tutorials that used an active voice and passive voice respectively. After the video tutorial, a participant was assessed with a quiz that covered the content of the tutorials. 

The finding shows that there is a significant difference in the learning performance for Active group (M=33.687, SD=3.891) and Passive group (M=24.625, SD=6.507) conditions; t (8) = 3.381, p = 0.004. In the safety and procedure part of the video tutorial, the findings also show a significant difference. In safety criteria; Active group (M=2.156, SD=0.376) and Passive group (M=1.234, SD=0.618) conditions; t (8) = 3.605, p = 0.003. In procedure criteria, Active group (M=4.234, SD=0.528) and Passive group (M=3.016, SD=1.095) conditions; t (8) = 2.836, p = 0.018. While for the equipment criteria, there is no significant different in the scores for Active group (M=2.031, SD=0.485) and Passive group (M=1.906, SD=0.400) conditions; t (8) = 0.562, p = 0.583. The results from this study provide additional information regarding the use of active voice in command of instruction for video tutorial is better in improving learning performance in general, particularly for engineering machinery. 

Keywords

Active Voice, Passive Voice, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Kansei Ergonomics Approach Towards Automotive Head-Up Display Control Panel Design

Kansei Ergonomics Approach Towards Automotive Head-Up Display Control Panel Design
Muhammad Shah Afendy MOHD AMIR1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 84 – 91   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Head-up Displays (HUD) is a new technology available in the automotive industry. Basically, this technology used to project a piece of important information required by the drivers towards the windshield of the vehicle. Due to the fact that the HUD system is still new in the market, so its mechanism, function, and interface design still can be improved by adding some values to the system. In this study, the focus is more on the improvement of the HUD control panel design to minimize the design complexity as well as to reduce the distraction of the drivers while driving. Nowadays, the application of the Kansei Ergonomics is growing rapidly due to many researchers and product designer are attracted to explore and trying to relate the Ergonomics concept into the Kansei Engineering concept in order to optimize the design that can fit to the human and their preferences. The study is started by identifying the suitable design properties and Kansei Ergonomics concept words that related to the HUD system. Eighteen design properties and nine Kansei Ergonomics concept words were determined. This finding was used to develop the Semantic Differential Question using the Google Form. Then, an Online Survey was conducted with one hundred respondents using the semantic differential question in order to evaluate the relationship between the design properties against the Kansei Ergonomics words. After completing the evaluation phase, the finding were used to recommend a new interface design for the HUD control panel. In the end, this finding will provide a piece of information regarding the HUD system.

Keywords

Kansei Engineering, Kansei Ergonomics, Displays Ergonomics, Contol Panel Design

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Effect of Prolonged Sitting Duration on the Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders among PC Gamers

Effect of Prolonged Sitting Duration on the Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders among PC Gamers
Muhammad Nur Luqman CHUMARI1, Mohd Razif MAT HASAN2, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR3, Siby SAMUEL4, ‘Atiah ABDULLAH SIDEK1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Occupational Safety and Health and Build Environment Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

3 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

4 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 66 – 74   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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In the era of booming gaming industries, gamers are exposed to prolonged sitting involving awkward posture and repetitive tasks that contribute to the risk for musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is no study have been done on the effect of prolonged gaming activities on the human trunk and neck postures. Thus, the objectives of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of prolonged gaming on the trunk posture by using the trunk posture analysis; (ii) to evaluate the effect of prolonged gaming on the trunk posture by using the trunk posture analysis; and (iii) to evaluate the discomfort level among the gamers during pre- and post-experimental session by using the Corlett & Bishop’s Scale. Ten participants between 20-25 years of age [mean = 23.85; SD 1.16] completed the study where their activities during gaming were recorded for three hours. From the video output, their postures (trunk and neck) was scored by separating the data into three different categories – one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data.

In addition, they also were asked to self-rate their discomfort level pre- and post-experimental session. The results show that: (i) the mean values of the trunk posture score of one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data are 2.12 [SD = 0.331], 2.15 [SD = 0.383], and 2.31 [SD=0.464] respectively; (ii) the mean values of the neck posture score of one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data are 2.13 [SD = 0.715], 2.01 [SD= 0.767], and 2.44 [SD=0.643] respectively; and (iii) the mean values of the self-rated discomfort level of pre- and post-experimental are 0.37 [SD = 0.669] and 1.90 [SD = 1.155] respectively, and the difference is 1.53 [SD= 1.196]. The findings show that prolonged gaming duration do affect the gamers, specifically on the trunk and neck posture that requires an awareness from the gamers.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Gamers, Prolonged Duration, Posture Ergonomics

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and FRGS16-019-0518 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia
(‘Atiah Abdullah Sidek, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Stopping and Hazard Anticipation Behaviors Among Motorcyclists at Unsignalized T-Junction: A Field Study

Stopping and Hazard Anticipation Behaviors Among Motorcyclists at Unsignalized T-Junction: A Field Study

Muhammad Syamim Zikri BAHARUDIN1, Ammar ADNAN, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 58 – 65   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Hazard anticipation is an essential skill for the road user, especially the vulnerable road user group. This is because the vulnerable road user group have the highest risk of road injuries due to no external protection. Among the group, the number of road deaths involving motorcyclists is at an alarming state. By comparing the number of road accidents at the intersections, T-junction has a higher rate than cross-junction. Thus, the aim of the study is to evaluate motorcyclists’ behavior at the unsignalized T-junctions. The objectives are: (i) to evaluate the stopping behavior of motorcyclists at the stop area when approaching the T-junction; and (ii) to evaluate the head movement behavior of motorcyclists before turning into traffic. 

A field study was conducted at fifteen scenarios that were combined into one complete circuit. Twenty male participants between the ages of 18-29 years old were recruited for the study. The participants were equipped with a head tracker in order to analyse their stopping behavior and head movements at the T-junctions. Dependent variables for this study were the stopping behavior and the hazard anticipation score of motorcyclists. If a motorcyclist stops at T-junction before entering the primary route, he was scored 1, and 0 if not stopping. Besides, a motorcyclist was also scored 1 if he performed head movement (anticipate potential hazard) before entering the primary route, and 0 if not performed. 

In general, the performance of the motorcyclists at the unsignalized T-juntion is poor. The average percentage of motorcyclists who did not stop is higher (72.3%) than motorcyclists who stopped at the stop area. For the head movement, a majority of the motorcyclists only performed a single head turn towards the opposite area they are intended to turn into. While for the second and third head movement, a majority of the motorcyclists are neglect making the head turns. The head turn is performed only when there is high traffic volume and when the vision of motorcyclists was blocked. The results from this study provide an additional insight into the hazard anticipation skill among Malaysia motorcyclists. Moreover, driving schools need to emphasize more on hazard anticipation skill in driving curricular in order to improve road safety among motorcyclists.

Keywords

Road Safety, Hazard Anticipation, Unsignalized T-junction, Head Movement, Stopping Behavior

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Manual Handbook Versus Video Tutorial: Comparison of the Effectiveness Between Manual Handbook and Video Tutorial of Engineering Machinery on Learning Performance

Manual Handbook Versus Video Tutorial: Comparison of the Effectiveness Between Manual Handbook and Video Tutorial of Engineering Machinery on Learning Performance

Ahmad Saifullah SULONG1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 52 – 57   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Video tutorial is one of the instruction methods for teaching. It is a method of transferring knowledge by utilizing the use of video as part of the learning process. Despite the advantages of the video tutorial and the advancement of technology, manual handbook usage is still in place. In comprehending an engineering machinery operation e.g. engineering experiment, it is unknown if the usage of video tutorial may increase the users’ learning performance.

Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of manual handbook and video tutorial on the specific part of engineering experiment – safety precaution, apparatus, procedure, and housekeeping – on users’ learning performance. Four videos of four selected engineering experiments – Turning, Arc Welding, CNC Milling, and Bench Work – were prepared based on its manual handbooks. Each video tutorial consists of four parts – safety precaution, apparatus, procedure, and housekeeping procedure of the experiment. In total, sixteen engineering students between 19-20 years of age completed the study. They were pseudo-randomly assigned into either the Manual Handbook or Video Tutorial group – eight participants for each group. Participants that were assigned into the Manual Handbook group were asked to read the manual handbook of the four experiments, while the participants that were assigned into the Video Tutorial group were asked to watch four videos of the four experiments. 

Participants’ learning performance was assessed by the quizzes designed based on the content of the manual handbook/video tutorial after each experiment was learnt. In overall, the results reveal the following; (i) Safety precaution part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (61.11%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (36.11%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 2.679, p = 0.018]; (ii) Apparatus part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (100%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (64.10%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 9.744, p = 0.00]; (iii) Procedure part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (97.60%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (44.10%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 12.481, p =0.00]; and (iv) Housekeeping part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (88.60%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (45.20%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 3.398, p = 0.04]. Video tutorial is indeed more effective than the manual handbook in all categories. As a conclusion, using a video tutorial as the command of instruction for engineering experiment would make the user comprehending better in comparison to the manual handbook.

Keywords

Manual Handbook, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University
(Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Tool and Task Design Challenges for Left Handers: A Brief Review

Tool and Task Design Challenges for Left Handers: A Brief Review

Muhammad Syafiq SYED MOHAMED,1, Akmal Hafiz AZANI2, Lokman ABDULLAH1, Ruzaidi ZAMRI1, Mohd Nazmin MASLAN1, Mahasan MAT ALI1, Maslan ZAINON1, Noorazizi MOHD SAMSUDDIN3

1 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

2 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia.

3 Department of Engineering , Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, UTM Kuala Lumpur,Level 6, Razak Tower, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Left-handed users are often overlooked by equipment and hand tool designers. Designers may assume that left handers will eventually learn to adapt themselves in a right-handed environment. However in reality left handers face a lot of difficulties when trying to perform tasks meant for right-handed users. Medical personnel are most affected by this issue, followed by workers in non-medical field such as services and manufacturing. This review aims to highlight the issues faced left handers by analysing common household product examples as well as hand tools in occupational settings. Discussions are centred on the differences between the right-handed tools versus left-handed tools, as well as task/procedural challenges faced by left handers. In summary, the notion of designing an ambidextrous tool may not be a realistic recommendation for tool manufacturers and designers.

Keywords

Left hander, handedness, product design, medical

Acknowledgement

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Investigating Ergonomics Risks in Synthetic Gloves Packaging Workstation

Investigating Ergonomics Risks in Synthetic Gloves Packaging Workstation

Nor Atiqah BAHARUDDIN1, Ummi Noor Nazahiah ABDULLAH1,2, Norashiken OTHMAN1,2

1 School of Manufacturing Engineering, University Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

2 Northen Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group, University Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

Page 41 – 45   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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This paper is investigating the ergonomics risks in the workstation of synthetic gloves production floor. These synthetic gloves are used for medical and healthcare purposes. The methods of Ergonomics Risk Assessment (ERA), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Occupational Repetitive Assessment (OCRA) were applied to identify the problem of workstation and operator. The results show that the initial ERA assessment support for further investigation on static, sustained and repetitive risk while the average score of RULA, REBA and OCRA is 6,7 and 19.4 respectively. These results will be translated into measurable design parameters in the improvement design of synthetic gloves production workstation.

Keywords

Standing posture, ERA, REBA, OCRA

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). Thank you to the company that involved in this study (the name is private and confidential). Thank you also to the operators in the glove packaging department that involve in this study.

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