Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Mohammad Hajaghazadeh, Mohsen Taghizadeh, Iraj Mohebbi, Hamidreza Khalkhali
Summary: This study aimed to compare and measure the hand anthropometric dimensions and strengths of three different occupations. The findings showed significant differences in hand size and strength among office workers, vehicle mechanics, and farmers. These differences should be taken into account when designing and selecting hand-related products for each occupational group.
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wonjeong Jeong, Jong Youn Moon, Jae-Hyun Kim
Summary: This study examined the association between absolute and relative hand grip strength (HGS) and the risk of all-cause mortality among middle-aged and old-aged people in South Korea. The findings showed that both absolute and relative HGS were inversely associated with the risk of all-cause mortality, indicating that higher HGS is associated with a lower risk of mortality.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Caijun Zhao, Kai Way Li, Cannan Yi
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different work gloves on grip strength, carrying strength, and lifting strength, finding that wearing gloves significantly reduced grip strength, with variations depending on gender and grip span. Cotton gloves decreased one-handed carrying strength for female participants, while cut-resistant gloves provided an advantage in carrying strength, and the effects of gloves on lifting strength were insignificant.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hyeonmok Kim, Sun Hee Beom, Tae Ho Kim, Beom-Jun Kim
Summary: This study explored the relationship between water intake and hand grip strength in older adults, finding that the correlation between water intake and hand grip strength may not be significant, potentially influenced by other factors such as age, body size, and resistance exercise.
Article
Cell Biology
Guihao Liu, Yunlian Xue, Sheng Wang, Yuhu Zhang, Qingshan Geng
Summary: The study found that weak hand grip strength and decline in grip strength were associated with stroke incidence in Chinese adults aged 45 years and older.
Article
Neurosciences
Alma Delia Genis-Mendoza, Ana Fresan, Thelma Beatriz Gonzalez-Castro, Sherezada Pool-Garcia, Carlos Alfonso Tovilla-Zarate, Rosa Giannina Castillo-Avila, Pedro Ivan Arias-Vazquez, Maria Lilia Lopez-Narvaez, Humberto Nicolini
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between hand grip strength and alexithymia. The results showed that individuals with alexithymia had weaker hand grip strength, suggesting a potential link between decreased grip strength and alexithymia.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kailynn Mannella, Garrick N. Forman, Maddalena Mugnosso, Jacopo Zenzeri, Michael W. R. Holmes
Summary: This study investigated forearm muscle activity and wrist angular displacement during wrist perturbations, and found an inverse relationship between grip force and angular displacement, a decrease in time to peak displacement with increased grip force, and an increase in muscle activity with higher grip forces, with greater muscle activity in ulnar deviation compared to radial deviation.
Article
Orthopedics
Ahmad Osailan
Summary: The prolonged use of smartphones is associated with weaker hand-grip and pinch-grip strength, with age and smartphone usage duration being factors influencing hand muscles' strength.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Asma Zare, Mehdi Jahangiri, Mozhgan Seif, Alireza Choobineh, Somayeh Tahernejad
Summary: This study aimed to measure and analyze the hand anthropometric data of Iranian healthcare workers in order to properly design hand tools and protective equipment. The results showed differences in hand dimensions between males and females, with males having larger hands. There were also significant differences in hand dimensions between different regions of Iran and other countries. Therefore, considering these differences is important in preventing reduced productivity, occupational injuries, and diseases by designing and manufacturing appropriate hand tools and hand protection equipment.
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ran-hui Cha, Geum Sil Lee, Ju Yeon Yoo, Oe Bog Rhee, Yong Duk Jeon
Summary: This study evaluated hand grip strength and leg muscle strength in patients receiving hemodialysis, finding that male sex, younger age, and participation in any type of exercise were associated with better muscle strength performance. Therefore, encouraging HD patients to engage in regular home or group exercise from the beginning of dialysis and introducing new feasible forms of exercise for them are crucial.
JOURNAL OF KOREAN MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yen-Huai Lin, Hsi-Chung Chen, Nai-Wei Hsu, Pesus Chou
Summary: This study found hand grip strength to be a useful proxy for identifying slow walking speed in older adults. In multiple linear regression and receiver operating characteristic analysis, hand grip strength was found to be the most explainable factor associated with walking speed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalia Barbosa Tossini, Andre Luis Simoes Zacharias, Luiza Souza Seraphim Abrantes, Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrao
Summary: This study aimed to investigate impaired grip strength and wrist torque in women with initial stages of hand osteoarthritis (HOA) compared to healthy women. While no significant differences were found in grip strength or torque values, the HOA group demonstrated higher DASH and AUSCAN scores, indicating poorer hand function. Grip strength was negatively correlated with the degree of HOA, suggesting a decrease in grip strength as the disease progresses.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengmeng Song, Qi Zhang, Meng Tang, Xi Zhang, Guotian Ruan, Xiaowei Zhang, Kangping Zhang, Yizhong Ge, Ming Yang, Qinqin Li, Xiangrui Li, Xiaoyue Liu, Wei Li, Minghua Cong, Kunhua Wang, Chunhua Song, Hanping Shi
Summary: This study revealed an association between low hand grip strength and poor 1 year survival of patients with cancer cachexia, especially in male patients. Low hand grip strength may impact the 1 year survival of patients with cancer cachexia in the digestive system, respiratory system, and other cancer types.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lvfen Gu, Shuixin Yu, Li Kong, Qunan Wang, Sufang Wang, Menglong Geng, Guimei Chen, Dongmei Zhang, Hongjuan Cao, Fangbiao Tao, Kaiyong Liu
Summary: Emerging studies have found a link between environmental contaminants and decreased handgrip strength, but no research has investigated the relationship between exposure to environmental antibiotics and grip strength. This study examined the relationship between urinary antibiotic burden and grip strength among elderly individuals in China. The results showed that antibiotics were mainly associated with low grip strength and that there were gender and age disparities in this association.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
David W. Russ, Nathan P. Wages, Leatha A. Clark, Julie A. Suhr, Brian C. Clark
Summary: There is increasing interest in using motor function tests to identify risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. This study found that manual dexterity showed stronger associations with Trail Making Test A and B than grip strength. Older adults with mismatched motor function performed worse on the TMT-B test, and dexterity may have more promise for identifying increased risk of cognitive impairment.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Achmad P. Rifai, Huu-Tho Nguyen, Hideki Aoyama, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nur Aini Masruroh
APPLIED SOFT COMPUTING
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Izzah Abd Rahman, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nukman Yusoff, Nabilla Sofia Mohd Kamil
SADHANA-ACADEMY PROCEEDINGS IN ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2018)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Kuok Ho Daniel Tang, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Ezutah Udoncy Olugu
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kuok Ho Daniel Tang, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Ezutah Udoncy Olugu
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nursyahirah Adnan, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mirta Widia, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nukman Yusoff
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Achmad P. Rifai, Hideki Aoyama, Nguyen Huu Tho, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nur Aini Masruroh
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nurul Huda, Amir Husni Mohd Shariff, Safarudin Gazali Herawan, Fu Haw Ho, Novita Sakundarini
Summary: This study aims to develop a guideline that incorporates the influence of cultural values on green product design. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), cultural influences and preferences on green product characteristics were identified, with designers agreeing that cultural values are an important aspect to consider in the development of green products.
Article
Environmental Studies
Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Hideki Aoyama, Novita Sakundarini, Fu Haw Ho, Safarudin Gazali Herawan
Summary: This study aims to identify the influence of cultural values on green product design in Malaysia and Indonesia. The results indicate that cultural values can affect consumer preferences for green products, providing valuable information for policymakers and businesses.
MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
S. Mohamaddan, M. A. Rahman, M. Andrew Munot, S. J. Tanjong, B. M. Deros, S. Z. Md Dawal, K. Case
Summary: The oil palm industry in Malaysia is significant, but harvesters often suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in the shoulders and trunk. It is important to identify ways to reduce these issues through tool design.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Iqra Javed, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Yusoff Nukman, Ashfaq Ahmad
Summary: This study collected data from 224 sewing machine operators through observation and self-reported studies in order to identify the average work productivity loss, absenteeism and presenteeism in the garment industry. Statistical models were developed using multiple linear regression with accuracies of 69.9%, 53.7% and 84.0% for work productivity loss, absenteeism and presenteeism, respectively. These models can help garment industries improve their work productivity by taking initiatives based on the findings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Nurul Izzah Abd Rahman, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nukman Yusoff
Summary: The study aimed to determine the mental workload of ageing drivers through on-the-road experimental driving tasks, revealing that physical demand scores were highest in moderately and very complex situations for ageing drivers. Findings will benefit the design of better driving environments for ageing drivers.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Nurul Izzah Abd Rahman, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Nukman Yusoff
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2020)
Article
Ergonomics
Daniel Kuok Ho Tang, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Ezutah Udoncy Olugu
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Ihwan Ghazali, Salwa Hanim Abdul Rashid, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal, Hideki Aoyama, Alva Edy Tontowi, Raja Ariffin Raja Ghazilla
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
