scholarly journals The New Point of View

2008 ◽  
Vol 130 (02) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan S. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
New Products ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Stress Studies ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Better Than

This paper emphasizes on various aspects of human factors engineering. Researchers believe that superior design creates demand for new products. According to a human factor engineer, a design succeeds because it improves the user’s experience, defined in this case as time to complete a procedure. Metaphase Design’s new paintbrush for Shur-Line looks cool and uses human factors research to improve control and reduce forearm stress. Studies show that a parent’s voice wakes children better than an alarm during a fire. Hospitals and clinicians will pay a premium so they can work faster and more efficiently. Today, a growing number of designers have embraced human factors techniques, while extending those techniques to include emotion and cognition to shape the experience of the user. There is a need for a powerful user experience along with good looks for a product to be successful. The paper concludes that despite all the emphasis on human factors, personality and product profiling, and collaboration, the thinking behind it remains a very human and very personal vision.

scholarly journals Defining Human Factor and Ergonomic and its related issues in Malaysia Pineapple Plantations

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 05047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Fazrina Mohamad Salleh ◽  
Ezrin Hani Sukadarin
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Risk Model ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Industrial Ergonomics ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
English Articles ◽  
Selection Of

Human factor and ergonomic has been a standardized as synonymous for a long time and has great potential to contribute in designing all kinds of systems with people. However, some opinions draw precisely distinctions among these terms. Numerous studies have been conducted in their attempt to understand the concept of human factor and ergonomic. The meaning of each term must be clearly understood before using them in any research to understand how human beings interact with surroundings. So, this paper seeks to review the definition of human factor and ergonomic. English articles and books dated as far 1970 were compiled from Taylor and Francis Online, Google Scholar and Science Direct. The keywords used in the selection of the articles are human factors, human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial ergonomics, reviews, definition, difference and risk factors. A risk model related to each term is also provided to have more understanding towards it. Based on the finding of the literature review of human factor and ergonomic issue in pineapple plantation were explore and are categorized accordingly.

Outline of the Human Factor Elements Evident with Pervasive Computers

2011 ◽  
pp. 330-342
Author(s):  
Genevieve Watson
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Human Machine Interface ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Machine Interface ◽  
Human Factors Research

Pervasive computers cover many areas of both our working and personal lives. This chapter investigates this phenomenon through the human factors impacts, particularly in aviation. This chapter gives a brief introduction to pervasive computers and how they interact with aviation human factors research. Further, it follows the discussion on how pervasive computers have permeated into an integral part of the aviation industry by reviewing the specific issues of cockpit automation and the human-machine interface in the aircraft cockpit.

Human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance: a review

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 478-505 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Shanmugam ◽  
T. Paul Robert
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Aircraft Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Aircraft Maintenance ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aviation Maintenance

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a literature review on human factors in aircraft maintenance and to analyze and synthesize the findings in the literature on human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance. Design/methodology/approach – The review adopts a threefold approach: searching and collecting the scientific literature; sorting them on the basis of relevance and applications; and review of the scientific evidences. Broad areas of aircraft maintenance regulations are identified and each area was explored to study the level of scientific growth and publications. Notable theories, models and concepts are being summarized. Findings – Application of human factor principles in aviation spread beyond the technical arena of man-machine interface. The discipline has created a great impact on aircraft design, operations and maintenance. Its applications have percolated into design of aircraft maintenance facilities, task cards and equipment. Human factor concepts are being used for maintenance resource management. The principles are applied to shape the safety behavior and culture in aviation maintenance workplace. Nevertheless, the review unfolds immense potential for future research. Research limitations/implications – Research outcomes of non-aviation studies are also reviewed and consolidated to extend the applications to the aviation industry. Practical implications – This review would be a consolidated source of information confining to the physical aspect of human factors engineering in aircraft maintenance. It is intended to serve as a quick reference guide to the researchers and maintenance practitioners. Social implications – It brought out the benefits of adopting the principles of human factor engineering in aircraft maintenance. Application of human factor philosophy ensures enhanced safety in air transport, personal safety and well-being of maintenance personnel. Originality/value – This is a unique review based on aircraft maintenance regulations that are baseline performance standards made mandatory by regulatory authorities. Therefore, the review has been considered to be made on aircraft maintenance regulatory requirements that surpass corporate or competitive strategies in aviation maintenance organization.

Trends in Human Factors Research for Military Information Systems

1970 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Sylvia R. Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Software Design ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Human Factors Research

Military information systems are surveyed in an historical context starting with the SAGE system of the 1950's and projecting to the anticipated supersystems of the 1970's. Human functions in development, operation, and use of these systems are considered from a human factors point of view. This evolutionary overview shows how hardware and software design impact on human performance and how this impact has focused and expanded research in the computer sciences and in the behavioral sciences. The evolving human functions in military information systems are described. These descriptions serve as a basis for defining and researching critical human factors opportunities and problems. Paralleling this analysis is a review of several past, current, and future trends in human factors research for future military information systems.

New Product Characterization through Human Factors Research

1975 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-119
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Cannon
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
New Products ◽  
New Product ◽  
Objective Method ◽  
Product Characteristics ◽  
Engineering Development ◽  
Research Techniques ◽  
Product Characterization ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Product Concepts

Human factors research can identify desirable new product characteristics before engineering development takes place. Benefits derived from use of such research are discussed along with the merits of this technique in comparison with those normally used to identify new product concepts. Human factors research techniques are shown to provide a relatively inexpensive, reliable and objective method of defining new products when compared with methods presently used.

scholarly journals INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO THE HUMAN FACTOR PROBLEM

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (156) ◽  
pp. 149-157
Author(s):  
G. Mygal ◽  
V. Mygal
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Dynamic Systems ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Human Factor Engineering ◽  
Complex Dynamic Systems ◽  
Machine Interaction

Modern complex dynamic systems (transport, environmental, energy) contain a huge number of elements, which leads to many interactions between them. The consequence of this is an increase in the manifestation of the human factor in accidents and disasters. The developers of dynamic systems are little aware of the risks posed by the information and cognitive aspects of human-machine interaction. Engineering training takes place in a cer-tain separation from the human factor, does not contribute to the development of intuition, creative and critical thinking. Therefore, it is important to update the relations between disciplines on a multidisciplinary basis. When learning in the design of dynamic systems, it is necessary to take into account the risks that arise in unpredictable conditions, as well as special requirements for the psychophysiological state of a person and his admission to the performance of especially responsible work. The functioning of complex dynamic systems depends on the individ-ual characteristics of a person’s creative and critical thinking as their main element, which are formed during learning. Therefore, the human factors engineering focuses on how systems work in real conditions, with people who make mistakes. The information and cognitive aspects of human factor engineering play a key role in the safe-ty, reliability and efficiency of dynamic systems. For this, in the discipline "Human factors engineering" a unique combination of three basic ergonomic characteristics is implemented: (1) it uses the principles of a systematic ap-proach, (2) it focuses on the design of interactions and (3) it focuses on solving three closely related problems of physical, functional and information security. All this allows optimizing man-machine interaction even at the stage of designing dynamic systems. Therefore, the introduction of "Human factor engineering" will create the necessary basis for improving the quality of training of engineering specialists. Keywords: human factor, cognitive ergonomics, complex dynamic systems, human factors engineering, criti-cal thinking, structural patterns.

Human-Centered Alphabet Soup: Approaches to Systems Development from Related Disciplines

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1167-1170
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Dorton ◽  
H. C. Neil Ganey ◽  
Emily Mintman ◽  
Ranjeev Mittu ◽  
Melissa A.B. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
System Development ◽  
Systems Integration ◽  
Systems Development ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
Human Systems Integration

There are several different technical disciplines focused on improving the systems that humans use, creating an ‘alphabet soup’ of acronyms to stay abreast of. While they all build upon a common emphasis of developing systems around their users, there are differences (both perceived and real) across disciplines such as Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Human Systems Integration (HSI), Human Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), and Design Thinking (DT). A panel discussed what each of these disciplines are (and what they are not), when and how they get involved in system development, their philosophies and methods for system development, and where they share common interests. Panelists were asked philosophical, practical, and scenario-based questions, before opening the floor to the audience.

Man-Machine Analysis of Translation & Work Tasks of Skylab Films

1979 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-62
Author(s):  
W.W. Hosler ◽  
J.G. Boelter ◽  
J.R. Morrow ◽  
J.T. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Human Factors Engineering ◽  
Time Line ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Film Analyzer ◽  
Machine Analysis ◽  
Human Factors Research ◽  
Line Analysis

An objective approach to determine the concurrent validity of computer-graphic models is real time film analysis. This technique was illustrated through the procedures and results obtained in an evaluation of translation of Skylab mission astronauts. The quantitative analysis was facilitated by the use of an electronic film analyzer, minicomputer, and specifically supportive software. The uses of this technique for human factors research are: 1) validation of theoretical operator models; 2) biokinetic analysis; 3) objective data evaluation; 4) dynamic anthropometry; 5) empirical time-line analysis; and 6) consideration of human variability. Computer assisted techniques for interface design and evaluation have the potential for improving the capability for human factors engineering.

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