Human Factors in HSE Performance – Role of User-Friendly HSE Documentation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saud Mohamed Al Hammadi ◽  
Ramakrishna Akula
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Technical Document ◽  
Technical Documentation ◽  
End User ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Information Safety ◽  
Technical Documents ◽  
User Friendly

Abstract Organizational Multi layered documentation frameworks, complex document writing styles, cross referencing, poor document integration, end user language barriers and psychological factors for searching relevant information under pressure complicates the understanding of a technical document. Complex technical documents intimidate the end user and shrinks the user understanding. Document engineering or Usability mapping of documents is proven scientific method for writing technical documents in a simplified and user-friendly manner. The document engineering concepts are based on human psychology, that helps the user to navigate through document content rather searching for specific keyword or information. Safety intensive industrial sectors such as Aviation industry, Oil and Gas are already adopting the document engineering concepts in their technical documentation. It is proven in many organizations that the usage of document engineering concepts simplifies the document complexity and the end users feel much comfort in understanding the documents in their work. In this paper an attempt has been made suggest adoptable user engineering concepts to simplify technical HSE documents. Also, the paper discusses some of the in-built hidden readability features in Microsoft word for checking reading ease and reading grade levels to improve simplification of documents. The paper discusses the psychological aspects behind document reading, understanding, cognitive linking for reaching the required information. Also, the paper discusses some of the best practices to be considered for technical document writers.

scholarly journals Sampo-UI: A full stack JavaScript framework for developing semantic portal user interfaces

Semantic Web ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Esko Ikkala ◽  
Eero Hyvönen ◽  
Heikki Rantala ◽  
Mikko Koho
Keyword(s):  
User Interfaces ◽  
Linked Data ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Software Framework ◽  
End User ◽  
Faceted Search ◽  
Software Developer ◽  
Current State ◽  
Knowledge Graphs ◽  
User Friendly

This paper presents a new software framework, Sampo-UI, for developing user interfaces for semantic portals. The goal is to provide the end-user with multiple application perspectives to Linked Data knowledge graphs, and a two-step usage cycle based on faceted search combined with ready-to-use tooling for data analysis. For the software developer, the Sampo-UI framework makes it possible to create highly customizable, user-friendly, and responsive user interfaces using current state-of-the-art JavaScript libraries and data from SPARQL endpoints, while saving substantial coding effort. Sampo-UI is published on GitHub under the open MIT License and has been utilized in several internal and external projects. The framework has been used thus far in creating six published and five forth-coming portals, mostly related to the Cultural Heritage domain, that have had tens of thousands of end-users on the Web.

scholarly journals Using Participatory Design to Design an eHealth Well-Being Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7250
Author(s):  
Yannick van Hierden ◽  
Timo Dietrich ◽  
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
End User ◽  
Ehealth Intervention ◽  
Pilot Intervention ◽  
User Friendly

In recent years, the relevance of eHealth interventions has become increasingly evident. However, a sequential procedural application to cocreating eHealth interventions is currently lacking. This paper demonstrates the implementation of a participatory design (PD) process to inform the design of an eHealth intervention aiming to enhance well-being. PD sessions were conducted with 57 people across four sessions. Within PD sessions participants experienced prototype activities, provided feedback and designed program interventions. A 5-week eHealth well-being intervention focusing on lifestyle, habits, physical activity, and meditation was proposed. The program is suggested to be delivered through online workshops and online community interaction. A five-step PD process emerged; namely, (1) collecting best practices, (2) participatory discovery, (3) initial proof-of-concept, (4) participatory prototyping, and (5) pilot intervention proof-of-concept finalisation. Health professionals, behaviour change practitioners and program planners can adopt this process to ensure end-user cocreation using the five-step process. The five-step PD process may help to create user-friendly programs.

scholarly journals Fast, Robust, and Low-Cost Microwave Imaging of Multiple Non-Metallic Pipes

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 1762
Author(s):  
Yuki Gao ◽  
Maryam Ravan ◽  
Reza K. Amineh
Keyword(s):  
Antenna Arrays ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microwave Imaging ◽  
Airport Security ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Security Screening ◽  
Industrial Sectors

The use of non-metallic pipes and composite components that are low-cost, durable, light-weight, and resilient to corrosion is growing rapidly in various industrial sectors such as oil and gas industries in the form of non-metallic composite pipes. While these components are still prone to damages, traditional non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as eddy current technique and magnetic flux leakage technique cannot be utilized for inspection of these components. Microwave imaging can fill this gap as a favorable technique to perform inspection of non-metallic pipes. Holographic microwave imaging techniques are fast and robust and have been successfully employed in applications such as airport security screening and underground imaging. Here, we extend the use of holographic microwave imaging to inspection of multiple concentric pipes. To increase the speed of data acquisition, we utilize antenna arrays along the azimuthal direction in a cylindrical setup. A parametric study and demonstration of the performance of the proposed imaging system will be provided.

scholarly journals Characterizing the Difference between Indirect and Direct CO2 Emissions: Evidence from Korean Manufacturing Industries, 2004–2010

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinwoo Lee ◽  
Dong-Woon Noh ◽  
Dong-hyun Oh
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Productivity Growth ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
End User ◽  
Shipbuilding Industry ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Green Productivity ◽  
The Difference

This study measures and decomposes green productivity growth of Korean manufacturing industries between 2004 and 2010 using the Malmquist-Luenberger productivity index. We focus on differences in the measures of productivity growth by distinguishing carbon emissions from either end-user industries or the electricity generation industry. Empirical results suggest three main findings. First, the efficiency of total emissions is higher than that of direct emissions except for the shipbuilding industry. Second, green productivity in the manufacturing sector increased during the study period. Finally, green productivity depends on the indirect emissions of each industry. These results indicate that policymakers need to deliberately develop policy tools for mitigating carbon emissions of the manufacturing industrial sectors based on our empirical findings.

scholarly journals Modern trends in innovative development ofoil and gas producing region

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Tatyana N Bessonova
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Organizational Form ◽  
Regional Innovation System ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Modern Development

Abstract: When forming the regional innovation system, everyone should take into account specific conditions and the possibility to develop regional economic complexes. Modern development of oil and gas producing region implies an increase in cooperation between all participants of the innovation process. The most promising organizational form of such an association in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra is Yugra Technopolis. It aims to strengthen the interaction of research and industrial sectors, to improve the commercialization of scientific research results

scholarly journals ANALISIS TEMATIK SEBAGAI METODE ANALISA JOB INSECURITY PADA KARYAWAN MASKAPAI PENERBANGAN DI MASA COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Olivia Margareth Simamora ◽  
Anissa Lestari Kadiyono
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Industrial Sectors

The Covid-19 pandemic has weakened several industrial sectors, including the aviation industry. This uncertain situation, pressing conditions and changing work environment puts pressure on the existence of airlines and anxiety for its human resources. This research wants to describe how the job insecurity phenomenon is among airline employees. The study was conducted using a qualitative research approach using thematic analysis techniques and interviews as an assessment medium and using a purposive sampling technique. Thematic analysis is a data analysis technique used in qualitative research where the researcher collects descriptive data to answer research problems. Once the data is collected, the researcher continues to read the data with the intention of finding patterns, themes, sub-themes, and so on. The results of the research found that the Covid-19 pandemic directly contributed to changes in the organizational system which then made airlines implement rules such as changing work schedules, cutting wages, making adjustment to employee duties and functions, and laying off employees. Furthermore, this change in the organizational system has several impacts, such as a decrease in work productivity, employees doing things outside their main task, dissatisfaction at work, financial problems, and a tendency to turnover. The results of this study describe the dimensions of job insecurity, antecedent factors, and consequent factors. Keyword: Airlines, Covid-19, Job Insecurity, Thematic Analysis Pandemi Covid-19 telah melemahkan beberapa sektor industri, termasuk dalam industri penerbangan. Situasi yang tidak pasti, kondisi yang menekan dan lingkungan kerja yang berubah ini memberikan tekanan terhadap eksistensi maskapai penerbangan dan kecemasan pada para SDM-nya. Penelitian ini ingin menggambarkan bagaimana fenomena job insecurity pada karyawan maskapai penerbangan. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik analisis tematik dan wawancara sebagai media assesment serta menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis tematik adalah teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif dimana peneliti mengumpulkan data deskriptif untuk menjawab permasalahan penelitiannya. Begitu data dikumpulkan, peneliti akan terus-menerus membaca data dengan maksud menemukan pola, tema, sub tema, dan sebagainya. Hasil penelitian yang ditemukan adalah pandemi Covid-19 secara langsung menjadi faktor penyebab terjadinya perubahan sistem organisasi yang kemudian membuat maskapai penerbangan menerapkan aturan seperti perubahan jadwal kerja, pemotongan gaji, melakukan penyesuaian terhadap tugas dan fungsi karyawan, hingga melakukan PHK. Selanjutnya perubahan sistem organisasi ini menimbulkan beberapa dampak seperti penurunan produktivitas kerja, karyawan mengerjakan hal di luar tugas utama, ketidakpuasan dalam bekerja, masalah finansial, dan kecenderungan untuk turnover. Hasil penelitian ini menggambarkan dimensi job insecurity, faktor anteseden dan faktor konsekuen. Kata Kunci: Analisis Tematik, Covid-19, Job Insecurity, Maskapai Penerbangan

scholarly journals Student Support System An One Stop Portal

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Siddath Raghavan ◽  
Saideep M ◽  
Shivashankar S ◽  
Dr. Durga Devi M
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
User Experience ◽  
Support System ◽  
Student Support ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Internet ◽  
End User ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Student Information ◽  
Cloud Technologies

An interactive Student Information system in the cloud is an one stop portal on the internet where the students can get answers to their queries and look up relevant information. The users can check their personal details, communicate with faculties and avail a ”livechat” to get their queries solved. They are also able to access relevant information regarding different activities and events including and not limited to ”attendance”, ”timetable”, ”subject list”, ”college events”, etc. Cloud technologies reduce the challenges faced by traditional systems such as costs associated with development and maintenance. The student support system is ubiquitous in nature since it is hosted in the cloud and uses the power of cloud computing to make the application secure, scalable, and fast. Along with the power of cloud computing, good User Interface/User Experience(UI/UX) is focused upon to ensure that the end-user has a great hassle-free experience. Load balancers are used to handle huge traffic the website might face. User experience principles are used in order to make the portal easy to use.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study on Machining Difficult-to-Cut Materials with the Use of Tools Fabricated by SLS Technology

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5306
Author(s):  
Mariusz Deja ◽  
Dawid Zieliński
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Active Surface ◽  
Abrasive Machining ◽  
Machining Time ◽  
Shape Accuracy ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Prototype Tool ◽  
Process Factors

The growing use of contemporary materials in various industrial sectors, such as aerospace, automotive, as well as the oil and gas industry, requires appropriate machining methods and tools. Currently, apart from the necessity to obtain high-dimensional and shape accuracy, the efficiency and economic aspects of the selected manufacturing process are equally important, especially when difficult-to-cut materials, such as hard and brittle ceramics, have to be machined. In the research presented in this paper, a prototype tool fabricated from polyamide powder by the SLS method was used in flat-lapping of Al2O3 ceramics, showing the promising potential and efficacy of rapid tooling and manufacturing in the area of abrasive machining. The influence of the selected input process factors, such as machining time, the type of abrasive suspension, kinematic parameters, and unit pressure, on technological effects, was analyzed. The microscopic observations of the active surface of the prototype tool showed its reinforcement with loose diamond abrasive particles (size D107), resulting in the effective material removal and improved surface finish of Al2O3 ceramic samples. The directions for further development of tools fabricated by the SLS method for applications in abrasive machining were also envisaged by the authors.

Readable Diagrammatic Query Language ViziQuer

2018 ◽  
pp. 1389-1408
Author(s):  
Martins Zviedris
Keyword(s):  
Query Language ◽  
User Interaction ◽  
Iterative Approach ◽  
Data Input ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
End User ◽  
Data Querying ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
User Friendly

End-user interaction with data is one of key aspects in data processing. Nowadays a lot of information systems have a custom made user interface for data input and data querying. From 1970s it is envisioned that a generic, user-friendly approach for data querying could be built, but no wide spread solution has been developed. In the paper we present a diagrammatic query language. We have done an iterative approach to design and improve the diagrammatic query language to make it user readable. Readability is analyzed with questionnaires. Readable diagrammatic query language is the first step to create a more generic and user-friendly data querying.

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