Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
L. G. Powell, S. Gillies, T. F. Fernandes, F. Murphy, E. Giubilato, V. Cazzagon, D. Hristozov, L. Pizzol, M. Blosi, A. L. Costa, A. Prina-Mello, H. Bouwmeester, H. Sarimveis, G. Janer, V. Stone
Summary: This article provides guidance for implementing tailored safety assessment strategies for nanomaterials in order to increase their translation from bench development to clinical use. Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATAs) are key tools in developing these strategies.
Article
Orthopedics
Fraser Sneddon, N. Fritsch, S. Mackenzie, D. Skipsey, I. A. Rankin
Summary: This study compares the use of pre-templated operation notes with freehand operation notes in documenting fractured neck of femur surgery. The results show that the use of pre-templated operation notes leads to significantly improved documentation. It is recommended to consider the adoption of generic pre-templated operation notes to improve surgical documentation across all operations.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Richard K. Cross, Dave Spurgeon, Claus Svendsen, Elma Lahive, Simon Little, Frank von der Kammer, Frederic Loosli, Marianne Matzke, Teresa F. Fernandes, Vicki Stone, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg, Eric A. J. Bleeker
Summary: Even small changes in physicochemical properties of nanoforms (NFs) can influence their environmental fate and hazard. Testing and characterizing each individual NF will not be feasible due to the large number of new materials being developed. Targeting the most relevant form of the NF for a given exposure is important for efficient risk assessment. In aquatic systems, functional fate processes play a key role in determining the exposure relevant form of NFs. Grouping of NFs and read-across based on functional fate pathways can be justified by considering the shared fate and hazard profile. A new Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATA) is presented, focusing on dissolution, dispersion stability, chemical transformations, and the contribution to toxicity from particles and dissolved components. This IATA can be used as a template for future in vivo kinetic assessments.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Samet Bicen, Metin Celik
Summary: The human element is identified as the main cause of accidents at sea. This study proposes a hybrid approach to systematically identify the causes of near-miss events on ships. By combining Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) with Analytical Network Process (ANP), the study provides preventive action recommendations and promotes next-generation safety solutions for ship management companies.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Reinhilde Schoonjans, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Qasim Chaudhry, Francesco Cubadda, Takis Daskaleros, Roland Franz, David Gott, Jan Mast, Alicja Mortensen, Agnes G. Oomen, Hubert Rauscher, Stefan Weigel, Maria Chiara Astuto, Irene Cattaneo, Eric Barthelemy, Ana Rincon, Jose Tarazona
Summary: This paper reviews the principles of safety testing for small particles, with a focus on physicochemical characterization, threshold values, techniques for characterization in complex matrices, and nano-specific considerations during toxicological testing. It aims to ensure consumer safety of products used in the food chain in Europe.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Reinhilde Schoonjans, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Qasim Chaudhry, Francesco Cubadda, Takis Daskaleros, Roland Franz, David Gott, Jan Mast, Alicja Mortensen, Agnes G. Oomen, Hubert Rauscher, Stefan Weigel, Maria Chiara Astuto, Irene Cattaneo, Eric Barthelemy, Ana Rincon, Jose Tarazona
Summary: This paper reviews the risk assessment of small particles in products used in the food chain in the EU. It discusses the principles underlying safety testing and provides examples and observations from assessing existing materials to facilitate implementation of regulatory requirements.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ning Tang, Hao Hu, Feng Xu, J. K. W. Yeoh, David Kim Huat Chua, Zhe Hu
Summary: The study developed an improved HFACS model for personalized safety management by reflecting and analyzing the personalized safety state of workers, showing superior results compared to traditional safety management.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hannah Decker, Karen Trang, Joel Ramirez, Alexis Colley, Logan Pierce, Melissa Coleman, Tasce Bongiovanni, Genevieve B. Melton, Elizabeth Wick
Summary: This study compares the readability, accuracy, and completeness of information generated by a large language model (LLM)-based chatbot and surgeons regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives of common surgical procedures. The findings suggest that the LLM-based chatbot provides more readable, accurate, and complete information compared to the information generated by surgeons.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Krzysztof Wrobel, Mateusz Gil, Chong-Ju Chae
Summary: Research and expert analysis have shown that ensuring the safety of remotely-controlled merchant vessels is primarily dependent on addressing known issues promptly, monitoring the psychological and physiological conditions of remote operators, and placing emphasis on the actions of operators as the key barrier against accidents.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Giuliano Lo Bianco, Andrea Tinnirello, Alfonso Papa, Maurizio Marchesini, Miles Day, Gaetano Joseph Palumbo, Gaetano Terranova, Maria Teresa Di Dato, Simon J. Thomson, Michael E. Schatman
Summary: In patients with chronic pain that cannot be relieved by conservative approaches, interventional procedures can be considered. However, with the increase in the use of these procedures, there has also been a rise in complications. Therefore, healthcare providers need to prioritize patient safety by carefully selecting patients, using proper techniques and equipment, and closely monitoring and following up after the procedure to reduce the risk of complications.
JOURNAL OF PAIN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Yibing Wu, Shuguang Zhang, Xuan Zhang, Yi Lu, Zhiyue Xiong
Summary: Human factors are the leading cause of aircraft accidents, and this paper proposes a hybrid HFACS-SD model to reveal the risk evolution mechanism of aviation human factors. The simulation results show that the proposed model can replicate the evolution trend of accident rate and identify critical loops and parameters.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Winfried H. Alsdorf, Panagiotis Karagiannis, Claudia Langebrake, Carsten Bokemeyer, Christian Frenzel
Summary: High-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) is crucial in treating certain cancers, but delayed clearance can lead to toxicities. Supportive care is essential to minimize risks. Implementation of a checklist and urine alkalinization protocol reduced adverse events and is recommended for all HD-MTX patients.
Article
Surgery
Cassie A. Barton, David S. Shapiro, Andrew J. Webb, Brendan Gontarz, Martin Schreiber
Summary: In ICU patients undergoing bedside PDT or PEG procedures, discontinuing VTE prophylaxis pre-procedure did not significantly increase the risk of bleeding complications.
WORLD JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Laihao Ma, Xiaoxue Ma, He Lan, Yang Liu, Wanyi Deng
Summary: A data-driven method is proposed to measure the interrelations between human factors contributing to maritime accidents. The method integrates HFACS, DEMATEL, and FCM to analyze ship collision accident reports, identify human factors, and determine their causal relationships and importance ranking. The results provide objective and realistic insights into the important human factors and their impact in maritime accidents.
Article
Entomology
Heidi Pullmann-Lindsley, Ava Bartlett-Miller, Ronald Jason Pitts
Summary: Several compounds have been found to be toxic to mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These compounds may be used as part of attractive toxic sugar baits for mosquito population control strategies.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Itay Coifman, Rodger Kram, Raziel Riemer
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the metabolic cost of running with additional leg mass. The results showed that for every 1000 g of added mass per leg, gross metabolic power increased by approximately 16% (foot) and 11% (shank) for females, which was slightly greater than the 11% and 8% increases for males, respectively. For thigh loading, metabolic power only increased by 4% per 1000 g in both sexes.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Itay Coifman, Rodger Kram, Raziel Riemer
Summary: The study analyzed the biomechanical response to running with added leg mass, finding that joint moments and powers were dramatically affected, particularly during the swing phase. However, kinematic changes were only moderate. These findings have implications for shoe designs, individuals using added leg mass for running or strength training, and the design of wearable devices.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wenxiu Yang, Tingshu Chen, Renke He, Richard Goossens, Toon Huysmans
Summary: This study collected autonomic response data (heart rate and skin conductance) from 30 landmarks in the head, neck, and face of 31 participants experiencing pressure discomfort and pain. The results showed that pressure stimulation can change heart rate and skin conductance, with skin conductance being more useful in assessing pressure discomfort and possessing a faster arousal rate. There were gender differences in subjective pressure thresholds and autonomic responses, but no linear correlation between them. This study has significant implications for resolving ergonomic issues associated with head-related products.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kai Huang, Guozhu Jia, Qun Wang, Yingjie Cai, Zhenyu Zhong, Zeyu Jiao
Summary: In the era of Industry 5.0, human-centered smart manufacturing (HSM) has emphasized the role of humans in collaboration with machines. This study proposes a method that combines deep learning-based 3D pose reconstruction with rapid entire body assessment (REBA) to assess the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in HSM. The proposed method improves the accuracy of risk assessment by introducing weights between different risk levels, leading to a precision rate of 99.31% in experiments conducted on an automobile production line.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jan Healey, Sue Hignett, Diane Gyi
Summary: This study explores the delivery of home care in England and examines the barriers that impact worker performance and whether these barriers affect the quality and safety of care. The findings highlight the importance of an Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) systems perspective in understanding and improving home care.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jule Bessler-Etten, Leendert Schaake, Jaap H. Buurke, Gerdienke B. Prange-Lasonder
Summary: This article investigates the development of discomfort caused by repetitive and prolonged forces exerted through a rigid cuff. The study found that repetitive force application triggers discomfort but generally does not result in pain and there are no significant differences between different repetitive loading patterns. The design and use of exoskeletons should consider comfort thresholds specific to prolonged repetitive loading.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
S. Thuillard, L. Audergon, T. Kotalova, A. Sonderegger, J. Sauer
Summary: This study compared the effects of human-induced and machine-induced social stress on task performance and subjective state. The results showed that social stress did not directly affect performance, affect, or self-esteem, but human-induced social stress impaired perceived justice.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Stephen Dooley, Sunwook Kim, Maury A. Nussbaum, Michael L. Madigan
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of arm- and back-support exoskeletons on reactive balance after slip-like and trip-like perturbations on a treadmill. The study found that the exoskeletons did not significantly increase the probability of failed recovery after the perturbations, but did make balance recovery more challenging. Reactive balance differed when wearing different types and activation states of exoskeletons.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Eirini Balta, Andreas Psarrakis, Argiro Vatakis
Summary: Research has shown that mental workload modulates time perception, making timing behavior a reliable index of cognitive demand. This study tested the timing behavior of air traffic controllers in a real aviation environment under different levels of cognitive load. Results showed significant overestimation of time intervals during the high-load landing phase and greater overestimation when landing two helicopters compared to one.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kremer Lisanne, Gehrmann Jonathan, Rohrig Rainer, Breil Bernhard
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether eye movement measures are suitable for measuring mental workload in healthcare settings. The results indicate significant differences in both objective and subjective workload measures across different task levels. Additionally, there are indications of overload and fatigue in pupil data.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
John Kang, Stephanie C. Payne, Farzan Sasangohar, Ranjana K. Mehta
Summary: This exploratory longitudinal field study aimed to examine the changes in subjective, performance-based, and physiological fatigue measures over time across different shift types in offshore environments. The findings revealed that workers' performances on the psychomotor vigilance test deteriorated over time across all shift types. The study also found correlations between different multimodal fatigue measures.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hayoung Jung, Wonsup Lee, Sujin Moon, Heecheon You
Summary: This study measured 12 palmar dimensions to analyze the impact of wrist posture on hand size changes during power grip. The findings showed that hand dimensions decreased significantly during grip, with wrist posture and finger position also exerting significant effects on hand size.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ido Morag, Avi Parush
Summary: This study indicates that there is a relationship between gender and wayfinding performance, and verbal instructions can influence this relationship. Male participants perform better in terms of accuracy and speed in wayfinding, while females rely more on specific routes. Additionally, applying survey knowledge to females may improve their indoor wayfinding ability.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Junfeng Ma, Yu Wang, Sayali Joshi, Haifeng Wang, Carlton Young, Adam Pervez, Yingge Qu, Shey Washburn
Summary: The U.S. is facing a national nurse shortage, and the application of immersive Virtual Reality technology in nursing education is not fully understood. This study explored the effectiveness and efficacy of immersive Virtual Reality nursing education through a comparative pilot study, and the results showed that the method performed well in terms of effectiveness and efficacy.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
N. Zhang, M. Fard, J. Xu, J. L. Davy, S. R. Robinson
Summary: Driver drowsiness is a significant factor in serious motor vehicle accidents. This study found that specific frequencies of whole-body vibration can induce driver drowsiness and impair attention and driving performance. These findings provide evidence for establishing transportation safety standards.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)