{"title":"Employees trust, perceived justice, on task performance: Mediating and moderating role of autonomy and organizational culture","authors":"Hajer Mousa Alriyami, Khalifa Alneyadi, Hessa Alnuaimi, Ilias Kampouris","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103647","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103647","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the impact of trust and perceived justice on task performance within UAE public sector organizations, emphasizing the mediating role of autonomy and the moderating effect of organizational culture. This research was driven by gaps in the current understanding of how individual perceptions of fairness and trust impact practical outcomes in the public sector. Through a survey of 273 public sector employees and structural equation modeling, this study demonstrates how trust and perceived justice significantly enhance task performance, with autonomy serving as a crucial mediator. Organizational culture also plays a complex role in moderating these effects, adding a cultural context layer to the theoretical framework grounded in social exchange theory. This study contributes to this field by providing empirical evidence supporting the enhancement of autonomy and justice perceptions to improve employee performance in the public sector. This contribution is particularly significant as it challenges traditional views on the trust-autonomy relationship and offers new insights into the role of organizational culture. By highlighting these dynamics, this study fills a crucial gap in the literature and also offers a model that can guide future research and practical applications in similar contexts. The findings underscore the necessity of fostering trust and perceived justice within organizations, recommending that leaders focus on enhancing autonomy and carefully consider the influence of organizational culture. This approach promises to improve task performance and employee satisfaction, thereby contributing to a more effective administration and service delivery in the public sector.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"104 ","pages":"Article 103647"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142167763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md Shafiqul Islam, Saman Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, Sunwook Kim, Nathan Lau, Maury A. Nussbaum, Sol Lim
{"title":"Changes in forklift driving performance and postures among novices resulting from training using a high-fidelity virtual reality simulator: An exploratory study","authors":"Md Shafiqul Islam, Saman Jamshid Nezhad Zahabi, Sunwook Kim, Nathan Lau, Maury A. Nussbaum, Sol Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103648","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103648","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool for training. Our study focused on training for forklift driving, to address an ongoing worker shortage, and the unknown impact of repeated VR training on task performance and kinematic adaptations. We trained 20 novice participants using a VR forklift simulator over two days, with two trials on each day, and including three different driving lessons of varying difficulties. Driving performance was assessed using task completion time, and we quantified kinematics of the head, shoulder, and lumbar spine. Repeated training reduced task completion time (up to ∼29.8% of initial trial) and decreased both kinematic variability and peak range of motion, though these effects were larger for lessons requiring higher precision than simple driving maneuvers. Our results highlight the potential of VR as an effective training environment for novice drivers and suggest that monitoring kinematics could help track skill acquisition during such training.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"104 ","pages":"Article 103648"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142167762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pilot workload measurement model based on task complexity analysis","authors":"Ziyi Wang, Shuang Liu, Xiaoru Wanyan, Yuqing Dang, Xingjiang Chen, Xingjuan Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Developing pilot workload assessment method is conducive to improving pilot work efficiency and enhancing the reliability of flight operations. In this study, a pilot workload model based on task complexity analysis is built to predict the changing trend of workload under various task scenarios with different task difficulties. Based on multiple resource theory and entropy theory, a pilot workload model is constructed by integrating the analysis of node task complexity and structure task complexity. Further, the Bedford scale and time pressure survey are both adopted to subjectively investigate the workload of 25 flying cadets in the traffic pattern task to verify the model. The correlation coefficients between the theoretical prediction results and the actual measurement results are not less than 0.85, supporting the validity of the model. Besides, compared with the original Bedford workload scale, consideration of time pressure can effectively improve the consistencies between the theoretical prediction results of the model and the actual evaluation results of the flying cadets, indicating the advantage of strengthening the time pressure dimension when using the classic Bedford workload scale to measure the pilot workload. The pilot workload measurement model based on task complexity analysis proposed in this study can provide method support for the optimization designs of flight tasks and pilot training.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"104 ","pages":"Article 103637"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142147986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Establishing a user demand hierarchy model driven by a mental model for complex operating systems","authors":"Wenyu Wu, Xuan Sun, Ziwei He, Weiran Rong, Hao Fan, Chengqi Xue","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103634","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103634","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In complex human-computer interactions, issues such as task failures, system malfunctions, and frequent accidents caused by user errors are common. Therefore, it is necessary to study complex system interactions to enhance overall efficiency. This study focuses on the task interface of a digital twin system for computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools and examines the relationship between the user mental model and interface design elements. Key mental information is obtained through questionnaires and interviews, forming the basis for establishing a user mental model. High-frequency information words are extracted, experimental samples are designed, and importance rating surveys are conducted. Quantitative analysis methods, including factor analysis and weight calculation, are utilized to analyze the needs of target users. Consequently, a user demand hierarchy model is constructed. This approach aims to effectively reduce user errors in the human-computer interaction process within complex systems and enhance cognitive efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103634"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Iván Nail-Ulloa , Rong Huangfu , Michael Zabala , Dania Bani Hani , Nathan Pool , Howard Chen , Mark C. Schall Jr. , Richard Sesek , Sean Gallagher
{"title":"Assessing the accuracy of a wireless sensor system for estimating lumbar moments during manual lifting tasks considering the effects of load weight, asymmetry, and height","authors":"Iván Nail-Ulloa , Rong Huangfu , Michael Zabala , Dania Bani Hani , Nathan Pool , Howard Chen , Mark C. Schall Jr. , Richard Sesek , Sean Gallagher","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103636","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103636","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study assessed the accuracy of L5/S1 moment estimates calculated with an Inertial Motion Capture (IMC) system during an asymmetrical and variable height lifting task. The effects of load weight, asymmetry, and lifting height on estimates of lumbar moment have not been comprehensively considered in studies using IMC systems. Thirty-six participants engaged in tasks involving three loads, lifting heights, and trunk rotation angles. Lumbar moments were calculated using bottom-up and top-down biomechanical models. Gold-standard Optical Motion Capture (OMC) and Force Plates (FP) were used as the reference. A randomized block partially confounded design was used to compare the root mean square errors (RMSE) between the IMC and OMC-based reference estimates. The IMC system's estimated peak moments were 12%–13% lower than those estimated using the gold standard OMC-BU inverse dynamics, while the RMSE varied between 19 and 21 Nm. A Load*Height interaction was found; a trend was identified where the RMSE values increased as both the load and height levels increased. The angle did not show a significant effect on any of the tested scenarios. A close correspondence between the IMC and OMC-based moment estimates was established, with the load being the main factor affecting the differences between systems. The IMC system shows potential for use in occupational settings to capture data on the lumbar moments of workers, which could be utilized to assess ergonomic risk.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103636"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The relationship between emotions and HRV under the stimulation of bra images","authors":"Xingyu Wen , Yujuan Wang , Chi Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103633","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103633","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>It is a stressful ordeal in general to buy bras online aimlessly. The wise approach for eCommerce platform is to use emotion recognition to effectively assess consumers’ needs through the bra images, which can quickly close their preferences and accurately recommend them suitable bras. However, the significant physiological features that can be used for emotion recognition in fashion are still in the exploratory stage. This study focuses on the relationship between cardiac activity and emotional responses (the different levels of Satisfaction (S) and Attractiveness (A) under the stimulation of bra images. Firstly, we labelled 96 bra images in the dimensions and selected 45 bra images to make three groups of emotional stimuli using k-means clustering analysis. Then, we collected Photoplethysmogram (PPG) signals from 46 subjects consisting of 11 males and 35 females simulated by three groups of the stimuli, extracted 10 metrics of heart rate variability (HRV), and then analyzed the relationships between HRV and emotions based on their subjective evaluation. The males and females have different cardiac activity patterns under the same emotion, that the parasympathetic of males are more active than females. In a non-neutral emotion, the parasympathetic nervous system would keep an activated state. However, it is dominated by the parasympathetic nervous system whether in high or low satisfaction. While high and low attractiveness are respectively dominated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves. The results of this study have certain significance for understanding the physiological phenomenon of emotions and further help to explore emotion recognition technology which can be used in product development to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103633"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142099328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei-Hsun Tai , Chiou-Jong Chen , Li-Wen Liu , Hsien-Te Peng
{"title":"Effects of prefabricated arch-support insole hardness on foot pressure and muscle activity in mountaineer porters during load-bearing tasks in mountainous terrain","authors":"Wei-Hsun Tai , Chiou-Jong Chen , Li-Wen Liu , Hsien-Te Peng","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103635","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103635","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The study aimed to compare the effects of medium hardness and high hardness arch-support insoles, with the latter modified by a soft forefoot pad, on foot pressure distribution and muscle activation during high-load carrying tasks in authentic mountainous trail environments.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Sixteen male mountaineer porters with experience in high-load carrying tasks participated in the experiments. They wore commercially available prefabricated arch-support insoles, specifically referred to as medium hardness arch-support material (MH) and high hardness arch-support material attached a 1-mm soft sponge pad to the forefoot area (HHSF) during uphill and downhill walking tasks with a 25-kg load. Foot pressure and muscle activation were measured using wireless pressure distribution insoles and a wireless surface electromyography system, respectively.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The HHSF showed significantly higher perceived comfort scores and reduced foot pressure in specific regions during downhill walking (<em>p</em> < 0.05). It exhibited increased peak foot pressure in the forefoot during uphill walking (<em>p</em> < 0.05). The MH showed greater foot pressure in the second metatarsal during downhill walking and a larger contact area in the midfoot during uphill walking (<em>p</em> < 0.05). Muscle activation did not differ significantly between the two insoles (<em>p</em> > 0.05).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The study indicates that combining a high hardness arch-support insole with a soft forefoot pad may enhance comfort and potentially reduce foot injury risks, and improves foot propulsion and pressure distribution.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103635"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142076338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"3D young female waist-leg modelling based on a hybrid 3d-scan and 2d-image approach","authors":"Xinwei Chen , Lingling Zhang , Bingfei Gu","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103632","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103632","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To enhance the pant fit for individuals, this study proposed a method for constructing a 3D waist-leg mannequin based on body images and 3D point-clouds of young women. A total of 288 females aged 18–25 were measured using 3D body scanner and 2D image-shooting method to obtain 3D point-cloud data and body images. The 3D point-cloud data were analyzed to extract 33 sectional curves, including the cross-sectional curves and crotch curve, to identify key points on each curve. For the body images, key parameters related to curve position and shape, such as height, width, and thickness, were automatically extracted for modelling parameters. Curve generation rules were established based on correlation and regression analysis of the key points. The Individualized 3D mannequin was simulated by adjusting the curve centers at each characteristic position to align with the body images, and was validated by comparing the body sizes of the 3D mannequin with the actual measurements. The results indicated that the final simulated mannequin accurately represents the basic characteristics of the waist-leg shape, with significance values above 0.05, which showed the feasibility of the modelling method. Furthermore, 73.9% of the samples had an absolute error of less than 1 cm between the 3D mannequin and the actual measurements. This study can facilitate 3D body modelling from body images, and provide a reference to develop individualized apparel patterns for clothing customization.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103632"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142050253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Duha Ali , Mark Schall , Sean Gallagher , Richard Sesek , Mashnur Rashid , L. Bruce Gladden
{"title":"The psychophysical and physiological responses of individuals with varying body fat percentages and physical fitness levels during one-handed carrying on an inclined surface","authors":"Duha Ali , Mark Schall , Sean Gallagher , Richard Sesek , Mashnur Rashid , L. Bruce Gladden","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103615","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103615","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>One-handed carrying is a demanding and understudied form of manual material handling (MMH). Existing studies have not adequately considered the roles of body fat and physical fitness on the psychophysical and physiological responses of individuals performing one-handed carrying. A laboratory treadmill study involving 16 male and 16 female participants was completed to characterize the physiological and psychophysical responses incurred by one-handed MMH on a flat and inclined surface. Participants walked at a speed of 3.2 km/h for a distance of 96.5 m over four experimental conditions: No-load and flat surface [NF], no-load and inclined surface [NI], load and flat surface [LF], load and inclined surface [LI]). The results indicated generally consistent main effects of body fat, physical fitness, load, and incline on psychophysical and physiological responses, highlighting the inadequacy of current MMH guidance in addressing the impact of body fat percentage and physical fitness on one-handed carrying task performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103615"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142020833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianfeng Wu , Dongfang Jiao , Yuting Cai , Songyang Guo , Yuyun Chen , Chengmin Li , Hongchun Yang
{"title":"Personalized social reading: The effect of text markers and font size on the reading experience","authors":"Jianfeng Wu , Dongfang Jiao , Yuting Cai , Songyang Guo , Yuyun Chen , Chengmin Li , Hongchun Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103626","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ergon.2024.103626","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigated how text markers (TMs) and font size (FS) affect the reading experience. College students (N = 45) read textual material presented in four TM formats (underline, highlight, margin note at right, and margin note at end) and three FSs (8 pt, 12 pt, and 14 pt). Their reading experience (immersion, social presence, and satisfaction) was assessed through subjective postreading ratings and interpreted through eye-tracking data. The results showed that different forms of TM affected the reading experience. Effects of TMs on immersion, social presence, and satisfaction were identified, along with interaction effects between TM and FS on immersion, first fixation duration, and total fixation duration ratio. Specifically, reading experience at smaller FSs (8 pt) was more likely to be influenced by TMs. Regarding eye-tracking metrics, first fixation duration was positively correlated with immersion, and total fixation duration ratio was negatively correlated with immersion. Although no correlation was found between immersion and social presence, a negative correlation was found in the actual reading process (i.e., the stronger the perception of the social presence of TMs, the lower the immersion). These findings can provide insights useful for the design of TMs in social reading from a user-experience perspective.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":50317,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics","volume":"103 ","pages":"Article 103626"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142002430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}