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Technical ReportOpen accessIn the keywordsInfluences of Tactile Sensation on Pinch Force under Loaded and Unloaded ConditionsPoh Kiat Ng, Kian Siong Jee, Adi Saptari, Chiew Yean NgAlthough researchers have studied various parameters that affect grip force, few studies investigate the effects of tactile sensation on pinch force. This study aims to determine the influences of tactile sensation on pinch force with a special emphasis on screw knobs under loaded and unloaded conditions. The participants included 32 manual workers who were required to pinch and turn the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 8 · 17 Sep 2015 · 6,904 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessIn the abstractAlcohol-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Complicated by Hyponatremia and Acute Kidney Injury Following Minor Trauma: A Case ReportVinay Tulsian, Drupad Das, M Sukumar, Prasan Kumar PandaRhabdomyolysis from alcohol is established, but combined binge intake, minor trauma, and vomiting-induced hyponatremia is a complex clinical scenario. Case study: This case report describes a young male with a three-year history of alcohol consumption who presented with rhabdomyolysis following binge drinking and a mild traumatic fall. He experienced 10 to 15 episodes of vomiting post-alcohol intake, subsequently developing anasarca. … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 23 May 2026 · 1,700 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBeyond Accidents: A Back-Analysis on Conveyor Belt Injury for a Better Design for Maintenance OperationsAlberto Martinetti, Leo A.M. van Dongen, Raffaele RomanoThe conveyor belt represents one of the most commonly used methods of transporting bulk materials today. As highlighted multiple times in research, the moving parts are a critical issue causing accidents and injuries and several of these are strictly related to the opportunity to enter in working zones during maintenance activities, considered high-risk activity due to the nature of the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 29 Dec 2016 · 8,455 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUsability Validation of an Ergonomic Inward Directional Screwdriver for Enhanced Musculoskeletal ComfortPoh Kiat Ng, Bing Sheng Choong, Kian Siong JeePrevious studies suggested that the use of inward torque direction in hand-related manual activities not only increases the total normal force and torque capacity but also reduces grip force. This means lesser effort is required to perform the task, which prevents overexertion and hand injuries. Manual screwdrivers are the most common hand tools used in the industry and daily life. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 11 · 27 Oct 2016 · 7,446 accessesView PDF Cite