scholarly journals Comparative study on design and functionality requirements for senior-friendly furniture for sitting

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 6244-6266
Author(s):  
Beata Fabisiak ◽  
Anna Jankowska ◽  
Robert Kłos ◽  
Joan Knudsen ◽  
Sari Merilampi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Health Implications ◽  
Clear Preference ◽  
Stain Resistance ◽  
Demographic Challenge ◽  
Multiple Health

Furniture manufacturers’ response to the demographic challenge of aging nations is an important issue. The number of seniors is rising worldwide. The aging process often results in multiple health implications, including weaker mobility, decrease in muscle mass, and change in anthropometrical dimensions of the human body. Thus, the furniture offered should be adjusted to the needs of an increasing group of senior customers. To identify seniors’ preferences in relation to characteristics of sitting furniture, international surveys with 627 respondents aged 60+ years were conducted in Poland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania. The implementation of this data in the design process may result in creation of the market offer meeting seniors’ needs. Design and functionality features were examined to provide guidance for senior-friendly development of furniture for sitting. Among the most important findings is the clear preference of having an armchair with the high backrest reaching above the head, a chair with armrests and an upholstered backrest and seat. Furthermore, respondents paid attention to the durability of furniture, stain resistance of upholstery, and adaptation of the furniture to the user’s dimensions, e.g., having influence on the height and depth of the seat before the purchase.

Representation of a Human Body: A Comparison Study between Balinese and Javanese Traditional House

Humaniora ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Ayu Wulandari ◽  
Ade Ariyani Sari Fajarwati
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Architectural Drawing ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Comparative Study ◽  
Head Area

The research would look further at the representation of the human body in both Balinese and Javanese traditional houses and compared the function and meaning of each part. To achieve the research aim, which was to evaluate and compare the representation of the human body in Javanese and Balinese traditional houses, a qualitative method through literature and descriptive analysis study was conducted. A comparative study approach would be used with an in-depth comparative study. It would revealed not only the similarities but also the differences between both subjects. The research shows that both traditional houses represent the human body in their way. From the architectural drawing top to bottom, both houses show the same structure that is identical to the human body; head at the top, followed by the body, and feet at the bottom. However, the comparative study shows that each area represents a different meaning. The circulation of the house is also different, while the Balinese house is started with feet and continued to body and head area. Simultaneously, the Javanese house is started with the head, then continued to body, and feet area.

scholarly journals Detection of (In)activity Periods in Human Body Motion Using Inertial Sensors: A Comparative Study

Sensors ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 5791-5814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Olivares ◽  
Javier Ramírez ◽  
Juan M. Górriz ◽  
Gonzalo Olivares ◽  
Miguel Damas
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Inertial Sensors ◽  
Body Motion

Locomotion Interfaces for Legged Robots

2020 ◽  
pp. 246-287
Author(s):  
Hisham A. Abdel-Aal
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Pressure Distribution ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
Legged Robots ◽  
Walking Robots ◽  
Textural Parameters

This chapter presents a comparative study of the topographical structure of three common biological robotic inspirations: human, canine, and feline feet. It is shown that the metrological roughness of each of the examined feet is customized for the specific locomotion demands of the species. The textural parameters manifest close correlation to the pressure distribution experienced in movement and gait. This correlation enhances the durability and structural integrity of the bio-analogue. It is also shown that the metrological function of the human (plantigrade) feet pads combine that of the back and the front feet pads of the digitigrade mammals examined. It is argued that integrating the targeted engineering of roughness within the design process of robotic feet can enhance the function of walking robots. Further, it offers elegant solutions to some of the current problems encountered in design of humanoids and other bio-inspired walking robots.

The mexidol effects for activation of mitochondrial activity in athletes

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 0-0 ◽  
Author(s):  
Фудин ◽  
N. Fudin ◽  
Хадарцев ◽  
Aleksandr Khadartsev ◽  
Несмеянов ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Growth Performance ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Mitochondrial Activity ◽  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Basic Properties ◽  
And Control

This brief report presents a description of the basic properties of mitochondria, providing a formation of energy in the human body, the ability to control a formation of energy under the influence of the Mexidol. The authors showed the main physiological effects of Mexidol in athletes and in various pathologies. A comparative study of growth performance of the pressing the barbell in the posture of lying and deadlifts in the main group of 15 people and control of 23 athletes was carried out. The athletes of the main group received the Mexidol in the dose of 200 mg/kg of body weight for 2,5 weeks. The authors found no significant increase of results in this group compared with the control and defined the importance of further studies of the properties of mitochondria and opportunities of the Mexidol in their modulation.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on the Induced Current Density in Humans Exposed to ELF Electric Fields

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Vitantonio Amoruso ◽  
Giovanna Calò ◽  
Francesco Lattarulo ◽  
Dragan Poljak ◽  
Andres Peratta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Element Method ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Homogeneous Model ◽  
Induced Current ◽  
Sphere Model ◽  
Theoretical Methods ◽  
Induced Currents

A comparison between two theoretical methods, recently adopted for evaluating induced currents in a human body, is here presented. In both cases, a vertical ELF electric field is assumed for the coupling to a standard human subject.Specifically, the diakoptic method (DM), applied to a homogeneous multi-sphere model of man with low partitioning degree, and the Boundary Element Method (BEM), applied to a non-homogeneous model with high partitioning degree, have been selected. The analytical and numerical formulations, respectively distinctive of the above methods, are carefully described and a number of data are reported and commentedupon.

Geriatric ophthalmology & Rasayana - Ayurvedic perspective.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayuri Madanrao Jamunkar
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
The Other ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Ocular Diseases ◽  
Age Related

Aging is the process of physiological psychological and social change in multidimensional aspects. As like the other structures of human body it is obvious and inevitable that the eye is also involved with various ailments leading to the manifestations of different ocular diseases in old age Among them important diseases are cataract, presbyopia, glaucoma, age related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy etc The pathological lesions in old age according to the ayurvedic concepts are swabhavika vhyadhis and it is difficult to cure completely so with an intension delay the Aging process Acharya recommend to start Rasayana therapy in middle age. Rasayana becomes more treat full and effective if it is preceded with suitable panchakarma. Triphala churna is advisable to all patients with diminished vision along with the honey and ghruta in unequal quantity which act as a Rasayana.    As geriatric problems are not attributed to a single cause, the treatment should be planned according to stage of the disease and the involved dosha on the basis of that we are treating the diseases by applying Classical ayurvedic measures along with kriyakalpa. Intake of Rasayana in middle of the age followed by panchakarma, adopting pratimarsha nasya, doompana, gandoosha and Anjana as din charya administration of medication in early stage of disease are helpfull in delaying or arresting senile ocular condition.

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