Manufacturing sector has its own unique system of work that demonstrates the needs on ergonomics aspect improvement. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the elements of Ergonomic Work Systems (EWS) that is expected to have impact on workers' performance. Seven hundred ninety respondents from several manufacturing industries in Malaysia were involved in this study. A quantitative method with non-experimental study was used in this study, while Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyse the data. Findings showed that most of the workers were not aware of issues related to ergonomics at work. The study also found that all items asked in the instrument could measure each EWS variable with acceptable value of Cronbach Alpha. Significantly, findings show that improvement for ergonomic-related campaign in workplaces is the key initiative for manufacturing sector's sustainability that in line with the global industrial revolution.
This study aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and self-regulation with academic procrastination in Muslim adolescents during online learning. The research method used in this research is correlational quantitative. The subjects of this study were Muslim adolescents in one of the public high schools in Palembang. The sample of this study was 298 people taken by quota sampling technique. The instruments used are the self-efficacy, self-regulation, and academic procrastination scale. The results of data analysis with multiple regression analysis (assisted by SPSS version 26) showed that there was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and self-regulation with academic procrastination in online learning (Y = 237.034 + - 0.427X1 + - 0.241X2); (p<0.05) so that the research hypothesis is accepted with the effective contribution of X1 and X2 simultaneously on academic procrastination by 27%, while other variables outside this study influence the remaining 73%. Self-efficacy and self-regulation were negatively and significantly associated with academic procrastination in online learning (rx1 = -0.420; rx2= -0.400; p<0.05). It means that when the level of self-efficacy and self-regulation is high, the level of academic procrastination tends to be below. Conversely, when the level of self-efficacy and self-regulation is low, the level of academic procrastination tends to be high.
comfort and also in occupational productivity of computer users. The symptoms may include eyestrain, headaches, ocular discomfort, dry eye, diplopia and blurred vision after long time computer use. This paper aims to identify the frequency of visual complaints in workers who usually use computer and evaluate ergonomics conditions in the workplace. Methods Cross-sectional observational study performed in the administrative sector of an environmental sanitation company in the city of Santo André, southeastern of Brazil. The population was 31 computer using workers. They answered questionnaire about sociodemographic data, ergonomics knowledge and clinical complaints. It was assessed near visual acuity, using Jaeger table. Checklists for ergonomic evaluation and luminance mensuration were performed in the workplaces. Results Most participantes were female (77.42%) and over 40 years old (54.84%). The median was five years at work. They reported breaks every two hours (48,4) and had knowledge about workstation ergonomic adjustments (80,6%). The ergonomic checklist to using computer workplace indicated a good ergonomic condition. The luminance mensurations were insufficient in 9.7% of the workstations. All of them have sufficient near acuity but visual correction was necessary for 80.6%. CVS complaints were reported by 45.2% of the participants. Conclusion There are CVS cases in this population but there isn't problems as participants with bad visual acuity, low luminance of workstations or bad ergonomic workplace conditions. It's necessary to study others causes of CVS, such as psychosocial factors at work, to program policies for this problem. Eyes health is related with quality of life and productivity among workers. To establish regular occupational evaluations about ambiental conditions and workers health is indicated to earlier detection of problemas and implement adequate corrections. The implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) at work purposed to ensure security of the safety, health and welfare of persons as well as to protect other against risks. In Malaysia, numerous actions had been undertaken in increasing the level of awareness of OSH at work, yet, studies show that occurrence of safety and health related problem are crucial. This situation posed serious inconvenience in relation to productivity and performance. Studies claims that OSH awareness are still lack, and awareness on the importance of ergonomics in the workplace, such as issues on unhealthy work environments, excessive workloads and lack of participatory ergonomic proved one of the main causes of safety and health-related problems at work. Consequently, it will lead to negative financial and non-financial performance at work. Thus, study aims to examine the relationship between ergonomic work systems (EWS) and OSH performance, in particular, workplace accident and occupational stress. This study utilised the Work System and Balance Theory to examine the relationship between the variables, hence to strengthen the development ...
The present study seeks to identify the efficacy of training characteristics that stimulate motivation to learn; and training effectiveness for workplace learning. Data 1 were collected by administering a survey on self-perception from a sample of academic staff in a Malaysian public university. The findings indicated that training design followed by training reputation and familiarity of training content are the most important training characteristics for workplace learning. Interestingly, trainees who perceive training as relevant will also perceive training as reputable. Meanwhile, motivation to learn plays the role of mediator and the option for voluntary attendance plays the role of moderator. The findings can be used to produce training guidelines that ensure training effectiveness not only for workplace learning, but all training programmes in Malaysia.
In December 2014, Malaysia was shocked by the massive floods that affect physical destruction and also leaving flood victims with psychological problems. Based on previous research, resiliency is an element that can protect the flood victims from experiencing severe psychological issues. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the factors influencing resiliency among flood victims in Kelantan, Malaysia. To carry out this study, a qualitative approach using case study as a research design was employed. A total of 28 flood victims were selected for in-depth interview sessions. Respondents were selected by using purposive sampling. The data were collected and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings reported that there were four factors that influenced respondents' resiliency, which emerged as themes namely self-efficiency, coping strategies, characteristics of community spirit and social support. The finding would provide information for relevant intervention programme which will lead to improve the physical and psychological well-being of flood victims in Malaysia.
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