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Ergonomics Workstation Intervention For Online Teaching And Learning During Pandemic

Ergonomics Workstation Intervention For Online Teaching And Learning During Pandemic

Sabariah Mohd Yusoff1, *, Muhammad Khairulhilmi Borhanuddin1, Mohd Usairy Syafiq Sama’in1

Quality Engineering Section, Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, 81750 Masai, Johor, Malaysia1

sabariahmy@unikl.edu.my *

Page 39 – 48   |   Vol. 7 No. 2 2022   |    Available online on 30 Dec 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on teaching and learning environment whereby the use of digital learning has been used comprehensively. The issue of digital learning has received considerable critical attention on how the students dealing with prolonged online teaching hours. Questions have been raised about the ergonomics risk of prolonged online teaching hours. This study utilized the structural strategy of a method combining qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies. The anthropometry data has been applied to determine the correct dimensions for the student’s posture and how well the workstation would work. The survey and archive procedures were employed as research tactics to elicit responses to the study questions and achieve the research objectives. The finding indicates that neck pain is a frequent issue among students. Most student workstation components were changeable, but a few still require care. Regarding the provided goals, the aim was met, which was to determine that the ergonomic worksurface risk factor influences the severity and frequency of bodily pain. The results suggest that “the greater the duration of teaching and learning, the more intense and frequent the student’s pain.”

Keywords

COVID-19, Teaching and Learning, Ergonomics Workstation

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Personality and Psychographic Factor Influence Towards Intention to Use Social Recommender System

Personality and Psychographic Factor Influence Towards Intention to Use Social Recommender System

Ahmad Subhi Zolkafly1, Rahayu Ahmad2, Azizi Ab. Aziz3

School of Computing, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah1,2,3

subhizolkafly@icloud.com1

Page 28 – 38   |   Vol. 7 No. 2 2022   |    Available online on 30 Dec 2022

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The Recommender System (RS) has become an important area of research in recent years, not only because it allows people to find related products and services, but because it has also expanded the research area on recommending human relationships, known as the Social Recommender System (SRS). Successful application of recommended system algorithms requires a critical mass of users. The recommendation system will not be valuable or accurate if it has few users and little data. This study examines the variables affecting a person’s decision to use a social recommendation system. The factors examined were Big 5 personality and Values and Lifestyles psychographic factors. Questionnaires were distributed using a snowball approach. The respondents were 832 Malaysian citizens, and the Results were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results demonstrate several personality styles were more inclined towards the intention of using SRS. People with neurotic personalities have a negative attitude toward intention. In addition, this paper also recommends the researcher to highlight the intention to use a recommender system from different generations of the respondents. Future studies can use SRS to compare the preferences of different Malaysian generations, from baby boomers to millennials.

Keywords

Social recommender system; Personality factor; Psychographic factor; Recommender system; Technology acceptance.

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank the Malaysian respondents to this research who were willing to give cooperation in answering the questionnaires. Without their cooperation, this research cannot be
continued and may lead to multi-collinearity of data and results.

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Manual Handling Risk Assessment using NIOSH Lifting Equation among Mechanics at Tyre Service Centre

Manual Handling Risk Assessment using NIOSH Lifting Equation among Mechanics at Tyre Service Centre

Kamarudzaman M2, Rahman M.N.A1, Zaki N.E.A.M3

Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Industries, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 1

mnasrull@uthm.edu.my 1

Page 20 – 27   |   Vol. 7 No. 2 2022   |    Available online on 30 Dec 2022

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MSDs are major causes of work-related disability and lost time to illness. Mechanics usually perform manual material handling and are likely exposed to physical risk factors associated with MSDs. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and NIOSH lifting equation among mechanics at a tyre service centre.  This study was conducted in Taiping, Perak. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was carried out among 239 workers from several workshop. Data were collected using a combination of structured questionnaire and interview session which are Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and Risk NIOSH Lifting tools. The NMQ was used to assess physical risks factors associated with the one of the body region within 12 months. In this research, 69.46%of mechanics have suffered musculoskeletal symptoms with the most troubled in the low back (64.4%), shoulder (54.0%) and elbow pain (46.8%). According to a NIOSH evaluation, most mechanics are at medium risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. There was a statistically significant relationship between physical risk and musculoskeletal disorders (p<0.05). Therefore, ergonomic awareness among mechanics should be increase in order to reduce the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms.

Keywords

MSDs, NIOSH Equation, mechanics, car tyre centre

Acknowledgement

This research was made possible by funding from research grant number H581 provided by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. The authors would also like to thank the Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia for its support.

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Mechanics at Tyre Service Centre: A Review

Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Mechanics at Tyre Service Centre: A Review

Kamarudzaman  M2, Nasrull M.N.A1,  Zaki N.E.A.M3

Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Industries, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia1

mnasrull@uthm.edu.my 1

Page 13 – 19   |   Vol. 7 No. 2 2022   |    Available online on 30 Dec 2022

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Abstract: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common and developing occupational health problem in the workplace around the world, resulting in a significant cost and a negative impact on quality of life. The causes of work-related MSDs are usually multifactorial including physical, ergonomic and psychosocial factors. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) have been identified as a significant issue for all professions specifically mechanics. This review provides a detailed examination and discussion regarding the symptoms of the musculoskeletal that occurred among mechanics in a tyre service centre. All research studies or literature reviews, which have reported on the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and/or potential risk factors for this problem in mechanics, were selected for inclusion. Many risk factors have been identified, including static and awkward posture and work practices. Overall, it is evident from the literature that MSD is a complex and multifactorial problem. Furthermore, other related industry studies have been reviewed as applicable. More research in the form of larger studies is urgently needed to help to clarify more clearly the development of this important issue the mechanics.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal disorders, mechanic

Acknowledgement

The author would like to thank the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, UTHM and Research Fund E15501 (H581), Research Management Center (RMC) for supporting and providing facilities to accomplish the study.

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Noise Hazard And Hearing Loss Among Mold Manufacturing Worker Industry In Penang

Noise Hazard and Hearing Loss Among Mold Manufacturing Industry in Penang

Ng, Yee Guan1; Subash Saralan2

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia,43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia1,2

shah86zam@upm.edu.my

subashsaralan@yahoo.com

Page 1 – 12  |   Vol. 7 No. 2 2022   |    Available online on 30 Dec 2022

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Introduction: Exposure to occupational noise from process of mold manufacturing may cause workers experiencing hearing disorder. Present study shall focus on association of employee sociodemographic, occupational information and social lifestyle against prevalence of hearing disorder among the mold manufacturing workers. 

Method: A cross sectional study were conducted among 40 workers from a mold manufacturing company. Personal noise monitoring had also been carried out for workers to determine noise exposure level LEX, LMAX and LPEAK during their 8 hours work shift whereas the hearing threshold was obtained from recent annual audiometric test record carried out by DOSH approved mobile audiometric centre. Statistical analysis using Pearson correlation and Chi-Square has been carried out to test the relationship between the variables (IV and DV).

Results: It was found that primarily, the age of mold manufacturing workers were significantly correlated with LHL [rs = – 0.311, P = 0.025], RHL [rs = – 0.289 P=0.035], LSTS [rs = – 0.349, P = 0.014] and RSTS [rs = – 0.349, P = 0.014]. LEX was correlated with RHL only [rs = – 0.27, P = 0.046]. Age was also correlated with overall HD [rs = – 0.351, P = 0.013]. Despite provided with PHP, recommended based on the calculation of the noise attenuation below NEL, hearing disorder were still observed among the employees. Surprisingly, the trend of presbycusis were observed among workers below the age of 30 years old where in some cases they were non-occupationally related.

Conclusion: It is not a surprise that age and Lex of the mold manufacturing workers were associated with prevalence of hearing disorder among mold manufacturing workers. However, further research or investigation should be carried out to consider non-occupational factors which may affect the worker’s hearing threshold.

Keywords

Mold manufacturing, noise exposure, hearing loss, hearing disorder

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by Open University Malaysia (OUM). We would like to express our gratitude to all respondents who took part in this research.

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Prevalence Study of the Risk for Idiopathic Fatigue Among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prevalence Study of the Risk for Idiopathic Fatigue Among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rashad1, M. A. H. Al-Gafri2, N. Mohd Shaffiar3, M. Hamid4

Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia1,2,3,4

abdmalek@iium.edu.my4

Page 72 – 80   |   Vol. 7 No. 1 2022   |    Available online on 1 Jun 2022

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Ever since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was announced as a pandemic by the start of 2020, countries have adopted a quarantine system where citizens were urged to work and study from home. In order to adapt to this new norm, university students nowadays spend most of their time at home either studying or doing housework while not engaging in enough physical activity. This is suspected to increase the risk of developing idiopathic chronic fatigue which is a condition where the affected suffer from bouts of fatigue without engaging in any physical exertion. Currently, there are no available prevalence studies regarding the risk of idiopathic chronic fatigue among university students during this period of COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hence, this study was made with the following objectives in order to address this issue: (i) To determine the prevalence of idiopathic fatigue syndrome among university students during the COVID-19 Pandemic by using the students’ physical activity level as an indicator. (ii) To determine the correlation between the credit hours registered and students’ physical activity level. (iii) To determine the correlation between students’ physical activity level and idiopathic chronic fatigue. The objectives were fulfilled with the usage of an adjusted form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) which was distributed via online platforms. 169 respondents participated in the study where they were asked to report on their physical activity during the previous seven days prior to filling the questionnaire. It was found that respondents who have failed to achieve at least a moderate level of physical activity have shown a strong correlation with the prevalence of idiopathic fatigue thus confirming that the lack of adequate physical activity could lead to the development of idiopathic fatigue. 

This study will contribute information regarding the largely unknown causes and preventions of idiopathic fatigue which serves the community’s health and well-being contributing to the 3rd goal of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Keywords

Idiopathic fatigue, COVID-19 pandemic, University student, International Physical Activity Questionnaire

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia. We also would like to express our gratitude to all respondents who took part in this research.

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Prevalence Study of the Risk for Digital Eye Strain Symptoms Among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prevalence Study of the Risk for Digital Eye Strain Symptoms Among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

F. Mohd Rafi1, M. Z. Misrat2, N. Mohd Shaffiar3, M. Hamid4

Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia1, 2, 3, 4

 abdmalek@iium.edu.my4

Page 60 – 71   |   Vol. 7 No. 1 2022   |    Available online on 1 Jun 2022

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Since the end of 2019, COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world, affecting a wide range of human activities. The adoption of online classes as the medium for teaching and learning is one facet of routine that has affected the university where students will need to spend more time using electronic devices in order to adapt to the new norm due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prolonged use of electronic devices has been linked to an increase of risk for digital eye strain (DES) syndromes. Currently, no prevalence study of the risk for DES symptoms among university students in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic has been conducted. Thus, this study is required in order to determine the prevalence of the risk of DES symptoms when the COVID-19 pandemic is taken into account. 

The objectives of this study are: (i) to determine the frequency of DES symptoms among the university student during the COVID-19 pandemic by using the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q); (ii) to determine the correlation between the total duration of digital usage per day during COVID-19 pandemic and the frequency of experiencing DES symptoms; (iii) to determine the correlation between the credit hours registered and the frequency of experiencing DES symptoms; (iv) to determine the correlation between the use of glasses, contact lens or not (normal vision) and the intensity of DES symptoms. The study included 98 IIUM undergraduate Engineering students [male, n=66; female, n=32] ranging in age from 20 to 27 years old [mean = 22.58; SD = 1.20]. The apparatus used in the study was Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q). Respondents were asked to report the frequency of DES symptoms that they experienced. Moreover, they were also asked to report the intensity of the symptoms. 

The results reveal that: (i) the average number of DES symptoms was 7.83 [SD = 4.30]; (ii) the average score of the level of the intensity was 1.90 [SD = 0.18]; (iii) the most affected symptoms are headache, an increased sensitivity to light and heavy eyelids; (iv) there is a positive correlation between the total duration of digital usage per day during COVID-19 pandemic and the frequency of experiencing DES symptoms, r (98) = 0.113; p < 0.05; (v) there is no correlation between the credit hours registered and the frequency of experiencing DES symptoms; and (vi) there is no correlation between the use of glasses, contact lenses or not (normal vision) and the intensity of DES symptoms. 

This study shows that at least one of the DES symptoms would be experienced by the students. In general, the study adds to the body of knowledge about the prevalence of DES syndromes among university students in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of the implementation of online classes. The study largely contributes to the third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is ‘good health and well-being.’ This is owing to the discovery that the prevalence of health and well-being among the student population puts them at risk for DES syndromes, particularly as a result of the large engagement with gadgets due to the online classes.

Keywords

Digital eye strain symptoms; COVID-19 pandemic, college student, Computer Vision, Syndrome Questionnaire

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia. We also would like to express our gratitude to all respondents who took part in this research.

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Evaluation of Health and Safety Related Accident on Construction Site in Nigeria

Evaluation of Health and Safety Related Accident on Construction Site in Nigeria

O.Z. Oni1, A. Olanrewaju2, B.F. Akinbile3, O. Jesumoroti4

 Department of Construction Management, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar Campus, Malaysia1,2,3

Department of Building Technology, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria3

olatoyese49@gmail.com1

Page 46 – 59   |   Vol. 7 No. 1 2022   |    Available online on 1 Jun 2022

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Building construction site has been viewed as the most dangerous work environment with a significant level of health and safety risk. The study assessed the health and safety related accidents on building construction site in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey involving 65 professionals and 72 site operatives’ respondents was conducted. The data revealed that Availability of first aid box and well-being amenities on site, Appropriate health and safety threat valuation, Suitable site arrangement and layout, were top among the existing health and safety practice in place on selected construction site. It also revealed that falling from heights, been struck by an object, wide-open to life-threatening weather, were top among the health and safety related accidents. The study concludes that site operative is majorly susceptible to falls from heights and this may be due to their negligence and noncompliance with safety practices; hence these accidents can be reduced through proper safety practice.

Keywords

Accident, Injury, Fall, Negligence

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Risk-Taking Behaviour among Vehicle Users at an Intersection Road

Risk-Taking Behaviour among Vehicle Users at an Intersection Road

N. Yusoff1, N. K. Khamis2, N. Kabilmiharbi3

Mechanical Engineering Programme, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia1

Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia2

Mechanical Engineering Programme, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), 4300 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia2

kamaliana@ukm.edu.my2

Page 38 – 45   |   Vol. 7 No. 1 2022   |    Available online on 1 Jun 2022

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Up till today, road accidents have shown an increment of cases from year to year. This situation raises concern not only for the respected body that handles this case but also for the public. There are numerous causes that lead to road accidents and one of them is the risk-taking behaviour among the road users themselves. This behaviour might be influenced by factors such as demographics and personal which falls under the character of the road users. Hence, this study is carried out in order to investigate the relationship between demographics and personal factors in the risk-taking behaviour of vehicle users, particularly at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). The method used to gain the data and information is a subjective assessment distributed via a questionnaire among respondents based on the frequency of their usage of the intersecting road in UKM. The process of data analysis consists of several methods including the T-test, ANOVA and Regression. The findings of this study show that all of the items in the section on demographic factors such as gender, age, frequently used vehicle, driving experience, accident involvement and items in personal factors are influenced by other road users, family guidance, accident involvement, awareness of the traffic law enforcement, confident level after involving in an accident, and prevention steps after involved in road accidents does influence the items in the risk-taking behaviour among the vehicle user. The findings from this study have the potential to help the government and certain agencies to identify this risk-taking behaviour among drivers and help reduce the number of road accidents, especially inside the area of the National University of Malaysia (UKM).

Keywords

Risk-taking Behaviour, Demographics, Personal and Social

Acknowledgement

The authors would like to acknowledge all participants and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for financial support under grant FRGS/1/2018/TK03/UKM/03/2.

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Mobile Application Development for Safer Motorcyclists’ Behaviour

Mobile Application Development for Safer Motorcyclists’ Behaviour

F. Mohd Siam1, M. K. Alhapiz Ibrahim2, N. Isah3, N. A. Mohamad4, A. A. Ab Rashid5, A. Hamzah6, A. K. Makhtar7 & K. A. Abu Kassim8

Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia1,2,3,4,5,6,8

School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia7

mfirdaus@miros.gov.my1

Page 1 – 18   |   Vol. 7 No. 1 2022   |    Available online on 1 Jun 2022

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Road accidents in Malaysia especially involving motorcyclists are incredibly alarming. As a result, our country has been suffered significant losses, especially in terms of human capital. Therefore, comprehensive and effective efforts must be taken by all parties, either government or private organizations, to address these critical issues. Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), as the leading institution that focuses on road safety research in Malaysia, has developed a mobile application approach as one of the initiatives to overcome the problem. This paper highlights the development of the mobile application that be able to measure safe riding behaviours among motorcyclists, which then called as Safer Riders Behavioural Scores (SCORES). The development involved the identification of four variables that contribute to safe riding behaviours, which were stress, fatigue, situational awareness, and hazard perception. The process of measurement, integration, analysis, and results display of the identified variables were performed by the SCORES mobile application. The main page of SCORES contains evaluation components (i.e., rider details and all four variables) and information icons (i.e., contact us, application details, additional participants, main page, participant list with scores, server setting, and user profile). All the recorded data can be accessed and downloaded from the secured server for further data analysis. It is hoped that the SCORES will give benefits to society, particularly motorcyclists for road safety betterment in Malaysia.

Keywords

Mobile application, motorcyclists’ behaviour, road safety

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