scholarly journals Differences between the Anthropometric Measurements of Serbian and Libyan Male Passenger Car Drivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Zorica Veljković ◽  
Aleksandar Brkić ◽  
Vesna Spasojevic Brkić ◽  
Milivoj Klarin ◽  
Ahmed Essdai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
First Time

The collection and analysis of anthropometric characteristics for various passenger car user populations is a very important predecessor of the design process. The first aim of this survey is to collect up-to-date anthropometric data for male passenger car drivers in Serbia and to collect those data for the first time in Libya. The second aim of this survey is to compare the collected data and enable further modeling using both univariate and multivariate operators’ models from both samples. Anthropometric measurements on standing height, sitting height, lower leg length, upper leg length, shoulder width, hip breadth, arm length, and foot length were collected for 921 Serbian and 300 Libyan male drivers. Results show that, for Serbian male drivers, a correlation between variables exists in 67.85% cases, while for Libyan male drivers, a correlation between variables exists in 39.28% cases. The comparison of mean values between variables for Serbian and Libyan male drivers showed that, beside shoulder width, all others have significantly higher values for Serbians than for Libyikans. Consequently, there are different interior space dimensions of the vehicle obtained: for Serbian drivers, interior space dimensions amounted to 1500 × 561 × 1230 mm and for Libyan drivers amounted to1400 × 591 × 1155 mm which are useful to passenger car designers in eliminating existing anthropometric inconsistencies.

Differences in Serbian and Libyan crane operators’ anthropometric measurements and cabin interior space modeling

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Brkić ◽  
Zorica Veljković ◽  
Vesna Spasojevic Brkić ◽  
Ahmed Essdai ◽  
Snežana Pavićević
Keyword(s):  
Leg Length ◽  
Interior Space ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Space Modeling ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Almost All ◽  
First Time ◽  
Univariate Approach ◽  
Weight Data ◽  
Cabin Interior

BACKGROUND: Previous research has shown that the collection and analysis of crane operators’ anthropometric characteristics is very important for operators’ comfort, health and working ability and also from the aspect of performance, productivity and safety. OBJECTIVE: The first aim of this survey is to collect up-to-date anthropometric data of crane operators in Serbia and to collect those data for the first time in Libya. The second aim of this survey is to compare the collected data. The third aim is to model the interior space necessary to accommodate operators in the cabins they operate in Serbia and Libya. METHODS: Standing height, sitting height, lower leg length, upper leg length, shoulder width, hip breadth, arm length, foot length and weight data were collected of 83 Serbian and 50 Libyan crane operators. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and tests for differences between variables were conducted to examine differences between Serbian and Libyan crane operators and enable further modeling. The modeling of the cabin interior was done using both univariate and multivariate operators’ models from both samples. RESULTS: There are only four common correlations between variables for both samples. The only measurement without statistical differences is shoulder width. Serbian crane operators have statistically higher values of almost all measurements in comparison to Libyans. The minimal cabin interior space dimensions are 1207×1080×1884 mm for Serbian operators and 1106×1040×1790 mm for Libyan operators when using univariate approach, while multivariate approach provides more precise and comfortable accommodation within 1327×1123×1926 mm for Serbian operators and 1203×1090×1830 mm for Libyan operators. Accordingly, our survey shows that percentile models include less than the intended population proportion in the design problem with few dimensions and depends on correlations among them. CONCLUSIONS: A number of problems are solved through modeling the crane operator workspace and it has been shown that cabins with different dimensions have to be offered to Serbian and Libyan markets.

scholarly journals Static Anthropometric Characteristics of Bangladeshi Vehicle Driver: A Case Study

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. Halder ◽  
E. Sarker
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
The Body ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Body Dimensions ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Working Efficiency

Background. Inappropriate design of sitting furniture and working equipment causes the serious musculoskeletal injuries and various pains as well as reducing working efficiency. Uncomfortable sitting posture in prolonged driving in Bangladesh is an issue to be solved immediately. Therefore, anthropometric databank of user population is significantly essential for the suitable dimensional design for avoiding these remarkable problems.Methods. This study analyses the anthropometric data of the Bangladeshi male vehicle driver aged between 30 and 60 years. A total of 210 Bangladeshi healthy drivers are considered for 15 anthropometric measurements and compared with the similar anthropometrics of other nationalities.Results.The mean stature and sitting height erect of Bangladeshi driver are 1645 mm and 843 mm, respectively. The mean of body mass index (BMI) of the drivers is 26.09 kg/m2, which indicates that the drivers are overweight. The mean stature of Bangladeshi driver is 17 mm shorter than the driver of Korea and 115 mm shorter than the driver of Iran.Conclusion. There are substantial differences between the body dimensions of Bangladeshi driver and similar dimensions of other countries. In comparison, Bangladeshi driver is found to be the shortest compared with the sample of other nationalities.

scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Different Anthropometric Measurements of Gorkha Soldiers

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Inderjeet Singh ◽  
Lalhmunlien Robert Varte ◽  
Shweta Rawat
Keyword(s):  
Good Predictor ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Knee Height ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Hand Length ◽  
Age Range

Stature is one of the most important elements in the identification of a person. Many different anthropometric dimensions can be used in the estimation of stature. Establishing the identity of an individual from body fragments has become an important necessity in recent times due to natural and man-made disasters. This study was performed on 226 Gurung soldiers of Gorkha regiment of Indian Army. The studied soldier’s age range was 18 years - 48 years. Six anthropometric measurements (Stature, Hand length, Arm length, Standing knee height, Foot length and Leg length) were measured and stature is estimated with the help of these measurements.There was no significant difference between actual and estimated stature. All anthropometric measurements were highly correlated with stature at significance level p< 0.001 but leg length had better correlation (r=0.816) compared to other variables. Staturecan be estimated with the help of standing knee height (r=0.686, p<0.001) and arm length (r=0.653, p<0.001). It can be concluded that leg length was a very good predictor of stature estimation for the studied population.

scholarly journals Exploring Relationships Between Anthropometry, Body Composition, Maturation, and Selection for Competition: A Study in Youth Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽  
Cain C. T. Clark ◽  
César Leão ◽  
Ana Filipa Silva ◽  
Ricardo Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Large Correlation ◽  
Selection For

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to analyze variations of selection for competition between late and early mature players and test the relationships between anthropometry, body composition, maturation, and selection for competition.MethodsSeventy-nine youth soccer players from under-11 to under-14 participated in this study, over 6 months. Body composition and maturity offset were estimated based on anthropometric data collected. Participants were also monitored for their number of matches as starters and time of play accrued in minutes.ResultsMinutes played had large correlation coefficients with maturity offset (r = 0.58), and leg length and sitting height interaction (r = 0.56). Multiple linear regression explained 35% of the variation in minutes played (p &lt; 0.001, R2 = 0.41, R2adjusted = 0.35, RMSE = 334.8), but only 12% of the variation in matches as starter (p = 0.04, R2 = 0.21, R2adjusted = 0.12, RMSE = 5.47) between above and below the median of the maturity offset was accounted for, respectively.ConclusionsAlthough maturation may play a role in the minutes of play accrued and matches as starters in young, it is not necessarily determining. A significant amount of the variation in the minutes of play accrued of players can be accounted for when considering body composition and anthropometric data.

scholarly journals Functional reach and lateral reach tests adapted for aquatic physical therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 761-768
Author(s):  
Ana Angélica Ribeiro de Lima ◽  
Simone Minae Yoneyama ◽  
Thais Quinoneiro Mendes ◽  
Yeda Pereira Lima Gabilan
Keyword(s):  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Functional Reach ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Practice Assessment

Abstract Introduction: Functional reach (FR) and lateral reach (LR) tests are widely used in scientific research and clinical practice. Assessment tools are useful in assessing subjects with greater accuracy and are usually adapted according to the limitations of each condition. Objective: To adapt FR and LR tests for use in an aquatic environment and assess the performance of healthy young adults. Methods: We collected anthropometric data and information on whether the participant exercised regularly or not. The FR and LR tests were adapted for use in an aquatic environment and administered to 47 healthy subjects aged 20-30 years. Each test was repeated three times. Results: Forty-one females and six males were assessed. The mean FR test score for men was 24.06 cm, whereas the mean value for right lateral reach (RLR) was 10.94 cm and for left lateral reach (LLR) was 9.78 cm. For females, the mean FR score was 17.57 cm, while the mean values for RLR was 8.84cm and for LLR was 7.76 cm. Men performed better in the FR (p < 0.001) and RLR tests than women (p = 0.037). Individuals who exercised regularly showed no differences in performance level when compared with their counterparts. Conclusion: The FR and LR tests were adapted for use in an aquatic environment. Males performed better on the FR and RLR tests, when compared to females. There was no correlation between the FR and LR tests and weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI), foot length or length of the dominant upper limb.

scholarly journals Birth order influence on the anthropometric properties of the boys from Tuzla region

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Jasminka Hadžihalilović ◽  
Amira Redžić ◽  
Rifat Terzić ◽  
Fatima Jusupović ◽  
Amir Hadžihalilović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Order ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Order Effects ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Third ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
The Mean

Birth order and its effect on growth and development of children and youths have rarely been studied so far. The objective of this research was an analysis of the birth order effects on some anthropometric properties of the boys 11-16 years old. The sample consisted of 748 boysfrom the Tuzla region. As the sample included very few boys born as the third, forth, or fifth child, we decided to consider only the differences in the mean values for some anthropometric parameters between the groups of the first- and the second-born. Measurements were taken according to IBP and the following parameters were investigated: body height, body mass, chest circumference, upper arm circumference, upper leg circumference, sitting height, arm length, leg length, pelvis width, shoulders width, length and width of head. We established that in most generations the firstborn boys have larger mean values for most anthropometric variables in comparison to the second-born.

Development of body proportions in achondroplasia: Sitting height, leg length, arm span, and foot length

2018 ◽  
Vol 176 (9) ◽  
pp. 1819-1829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Merker ◽  
Luitgard Neumeyer ◽  
Niels Thomas Hertel ◽  
Giedre Grigelioniene ◽  
Klaus Mohnike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Proportions ◽  
Leg Length ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Arm Span

scholarly journals Performance Factors in Dinghy Sailing: Laser Class

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (24) ◽  
pp. 4920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Israel Caraballo ◽  
José Luis González-Montesinos ◽  
Antonio Alías
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Performance Factors ◽  
Sitting Height ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Abdominal Perimeter ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Navigation Experience ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the relationship between performance and anthropometric characteristics, strength, and endurance in the action of dinghy hiking, there is no equation to predict the position obtained in competition. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of anthropometric characteristics, strength, and endurance on the performance of the sailor. Twenty-nine male sailors of the Laser class were evaluated according to age, navigation experience, strength and resistance tests in a simulator, body weight, size, sitting height, Body Mass Index (BMI), body fat percentage, trochanteric length, thigh length, tibial length, foot length, abdominal perimeter, and upper thigh perimeter. The results show that the variables were related to performance are age, navigation experience, height, and length of the thigh. The variables that are most related to performance are age and sailing experience. Seventy-six percent of the performance can be estimated using the following equation: 311.971 + (−1.089 × height) + (−1946 × age) + (−1.537 × thigh length). Performance in the Laser class will be determined by the tactics (age and sailing experience) and the morphological characteristics of the sailor (height and sitting height).

scholarly journals Validity of Recreational Marathon Runners’ Self-Reported Anthropometric Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 127 (6) ◽  
pp. 1068-1078
Author(s):  
Pantelis T. Nikolaidis ◽  
Beat Knechtle
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Marathon Runners ◽  
Present Sample ◽  
Large Samples ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics ◽  
Recreational Runners

While studies on large samples of recreational runners have often relied on participants’ self-reported height and body mass, the validity of these data have not been investigated for this population. Hence, this study sought to examine the validity of self-reported anthropometric measures among recreational marathon runners. Female ( n = 32) and male ( n = 135) recreational marathon runners were requested to estimate their body mass and height (and we calculated their self-reported body mass index [BMI]), after which we took actual measures of their body mass and height and calculated their actual BMI. Participants’ self-reported values underestimated their actual body mass by 0.65 kg ( p < .001, η2 = 0.222) and their actual BMI by 0.35 kg ⋅ m−2 ( p < .001, η2 = 0.245). There was a significant Assessment Method × Sex Interaction for both body mass ( p = .019, η2 = 0.033) and BMI ( p = .017, η2 = 0.034), as women underestimated body mass values more than men. Participants overestimated their height by 0.44 cm ( p < .001, η2 = 0.075), but the interaction of sex and assessment method for height was not statistically significant. Underestimates of body mass correlated with marathon racing speed ( r = .24, p = .006) and body fat percentage ( r = −.29, p = .001) in men, but not in women ( p > .05). The disagreement between self-reported and measured anthropometric data in the present sample was lower than has been previously reported for the general population, suggesting that marathon runners may more accurately self-perceive and/or report their anthropometric characteristics. These findings are of practical value for health professionals and researchers (e.g., nutritionists and exercise physiologists) questionnaires to recreational marathon runners.

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