Emerging Needs And Opportunities For Human Factors Research

Author : Committee on Human Factors
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309520576
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emerging Needs and Opportunities for Human Factors Research written by Committee on Human Factors and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-09-29 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies areas that represent new needs and opportunities for human factors research in the coming decades. It is forward-looking, problem oriented, and selectively focused on national or global problems, including productivity in organizations, education and training, employment and disabilities, health care, and environmental change; technology issues, including communications technology and telenetworking, information access and usability, emerging technologies, automation, and flexible manufacturing, and advanced transportation systems; and human performance, including cognitive performance under stress and aiding intellectual work.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309041783
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Factors Research Needs for an Aging Population written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the demographic, sociological, and ecological background of the aging society, identifies human factors problems associated with aging, summarizes currently relevant information, and recommends directions for research. It suggests a program of research and technology development for the purpose of ameliorating the effects of functional changes that accompany the aging process and provides a basis for additional research and application of human factors engineering data to the design of environments in which aging people must function.

Author : Andrew Thatcher
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811080720
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ergonomics and Human Factors for a Sustainable Future written by Andrew Thatcher and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on different sustainable products and services, such as electrical vehicles, green buildings, and biophilic and biomimetic systems, at multiple hierarchical levels within its chapters. The authors reflect on individual, organisational, governmental, political, and moral considerations of how Human Factor Ergonomics can build a sustainable future. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned with environmental issues and sustainability.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309212405
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Health Care Comes Home written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, health care devices, technologies, and practices are rapidly moving into the home. The factors driving this migration include the costs of health care, the growing numbers of older adults, the increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and diseases and improved survival rates for people with those conditions and diseases, and a wide range of technological innovations. The health care that results varies considerably in its safety, effectiveness, and efficiency, as well as in its quality and cost. Health Care Comes Home reviews the state of current knowledge and practice about many aspects of health care in residential settings and explores the short- and long-term effects of emerging trends and technologies. By evaluating existing systems, the book identifies design problems and imbalances between technological system demands and the capabilities of users. Health Care Comes Home recommends critical steps to improve health care in the home. The book's recommendations cover the regulation of health care technologies, proper training and preparation for people who provide in-home care, and how existing housing can be modified and new accessible housing can be better designed for residential health care. The book also identifies knowledge gaps in the field and how these can be addressed through research and development initiatives. Health Care Comes Home lays the foundation for the integration of human health factors with the design and implementation of home health care devices, technologies, and practices. The book describes ways in which the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and federal housing agencies can collaborate to improve the quality of health care at home. It is also a valuable resource for residential health care providers and caregivers.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 9780309078672
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Needs for Human Factors written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1983-02-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Harold P. Van Cott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Factors Specialists' Education and Utilization. Results of a Survey written by Harold P. Van Cott and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Professor Don Harris
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1409486931
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing Human Factors Research Papers written by Professor Don Harris and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing high-quality papers suitable for publication within international scientific journals is now an essential skill for all early-career researchers; their career progression and the reputation of the department in which they work depends upon it. However, many manuscripts are rejected or sent back for major re-working not because the science they contain is in any way 'bad', but because the same problems keep occurring in the way that the material is presented. It is one thing to write a good scientific paper, however it is quite another thing to get it published. This requires some additional nous. In writing this book Don Harris draws upon nearly a quarter of a century of experience as an author and reviewer of research papers, and ultimately as a journal editor. By his own admission, it contains all the things he wished that his mentors had told him 25 years ago, but didn't. The material in the book is drawn from many years of finding all these things out for himself, usually by trial and error (but mostly error!). The text adopts a much lighter touch than is normally found in books of this type - after all, who really wants to read a book about writing research papers? The author describes his own unique approach to writing journal papers (which, in his own words, has proved to be extremely successful). All major points are illustrated with examples from his own, published works. The book is written in the form of a manual for constructing a journal manuscript: read a chapter, write a section. However, the material it contains goes beyond just this and also describes how to select a target journal, the manuscript submission process, what referees are looking for in a good journal paper, and how to deal with the referees' comments. Each chapter concludes with a checklist to ensure all the key elements have been addressed.

Author : Christiansen, Bryan
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522525696
Total Pages : 563 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Human Factors in Contemporary Workforce Development written by Christiansen, Bryan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The development of any organization is deeply connected with the influences of its employees. By implementing new competencies in the workforce, both the employees and the business overall can thrive. The Handbook of Research on Human Factors in Contemporary Workforce Development is a pivotal source for the latest scholarly perspectives on social aspects and employee influences on modern business environments. Including a range of topics such as gender diversity, performance appraisal, and job satisfaction, this publication is an ideal reference for academics, professionals, students, and practitioners seeking content on optimizing development in contemporary organizations.

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309134056
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human-System Integration in the System Development Process written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In April 1991 BusinessWeek ran a cover story entitled, "I Can't Work This ?#!!@ Thing," about the difficulties many people have with consumer products, such as cell phones and VCRs. More than 15 years later, the situation is much the same-but at a very different level of scale. The disconnect between people and technology has had society-wide consequences in the large-scale system accidents from major human error, such as those at Three Mile Island and in Chernobyl. To prevent both the individually annoying and nationally significant consequences, human capabilities and needs must be considered early and throughout system design and development. One challenge for such consideration has been providing the background and data needed for the seamless integration of humans into the design process from various perspectives: human factors engineering, manpower, personnel, training, safety and health, and, in the military, habitability and survivability. This collection of development activities has come to be called human-system integration (HSI). Human-System Integration in the System Development Process reviews in detail more than 20 categories of HSI methods to provide invaluable guidance and information for system designers and developers.

Author : Christopher P. Nemeth
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0415297990
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Factors Methods for Design written by Christopher P. Nemeth and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-11-11 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An easy-to-use, in-depth manual, Human Factors Methods for Design supplies the how-tos for approaching and analyzing design problems and provides guidance for their solution. It draws together the basics of human behavior and physiology to provide a context for readers who are new to the field. The author brings in problem analysis, including test and evaluation methods and simple experimentation and recognizes the importance of cost-effectiveness. Finally, he emphasizes the need for good communication to get the new product understood and accepted. The author draws from his corporate experience as a research and development manager and his consulting practice in human factors and design.