Lower Extremity Measurements in the Prediction of Body Height of the Igbos

Jervas, Ekezie; Ti, Anele; Gc, Uloneme; Cu, Okeke; Iwuoha, G; Cc, Eke; Iw, Osuchukwu

doi:10.17140/antpoj-1-104

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“…Seat : For an average man with 5’8” height, the seat should be about 36.57 cm (1.2 ft) high, which is the average length of a human leg, knee to ankle (Jervas et al, 2016; Zivicnjak et al, 2003). Moreover, there should be adequate space for leg position and proper footrest.…”

Section: Design Of Ergonomic Ablution Placementioning

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“…The existing space for legs is mostly around 15.24 cm (0.5 ft). Whereas it should be around 45cm (1.5 ft), corresponding to the length of the thigh, average 43 cm (Jervas et al, 2016). To accommodate feet while sitting on the seat, the distance between seat and drain should be 30.48 cm (1 ft) because the usual size of the human foot is about 22.86 to 25.4 cm (9–10 in.…”

Section: Design Of Ergonomic Ablution Placementioning

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A Novel Design of Ergonomic Ablution Place at Mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Nazeer¹,

Randhawa²,

Alshammari³

et al. 2021

Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applicatio

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Currently, there are hardly any uniform design specifications for the construction of ablution places at mosques in Saudi Arabia. Designs of ablution places are usually copied from designs of ablution places in other mosques or based on individual perspectives. Based on the researchers’ anecdotal observations, most of these designs are nonergonomic, uncomfortable, and less user-friendly for ablution in either sitting or standing position, especially for the elderly. In such designs, water splashing is common because of inappropriate heights of platforms or seats, insufficient distances between seats and faucets, and improper shapes and depths of water drain. The purpose of the present study is to present the design of a novel ergonomic ablution place to ensure comfortable, safe, and hygienic conditions. The design is particularly related to the size and height of seat, height and distance of faucet from the seat, depth and slope of water drain, and height and width of the platform. The design was implemented at four mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia. Modifications at ablution places were made according to the proposed design and were appreciated by the local community. The design was communicated to the Directorate of Mosques in Arar and agreed upon for implementation in other mosques.

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Section: Design Of Ergonomic Ablution Placementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Design Of Ergonomic Ablution Placementioning

confidence: 99%

A Novel Design of Ergonomic Ablution Place at Mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Nazeer¹,

Randhawa²,

Alshammari³

et al. 2021

Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applicatio

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Cardiorespiratory Response during the 1-min Sit-to-Stand Test in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Géphine

Bergeron

Labrecque

et al. 2020

Medicine &Amp; Science in Sports &Amp; Exercise

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Purpose This study aimed to assess the cardiorespiratory response during a 1-min sit-to-stand test (1STS) in comparison with cycling cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in healthy subjects and to evaluate whether 1STS may induce leg fatigue in these individuals. Methods Fourteen people with severe COPD and 12 healthy subjects performed a 1STS and a CPET during which cardiorespiratory response, perception of dyspnea, and leg fatigue were assessed. Quadriceps strength was assessed before and after 1STS, and contractile fatigue was defined as a postexercise fall in quadriceps twitch force greater than 15% of resting values. Results In COPD, peak V˙O2, V˙E, and HR achieved during 1STS reached 113%, 103%, and 93% of the corresponding values during CPET, respectively. Decrease in SpO2 from preexercise to peak exercise and the magnitude of dynamic hyperinflation were similar between 1STS and CPET. Borg dyspnea and leg fatigue scores were higher for CPET than 1STS. In healthy subjects, peak cardiorespiratory demand and symptom scores were higher during CPET compared with 1STS. A V˙O2 overshoot during recovery was observed only in people with COPD. After 1STS, the V˙O2 half-time recovery of COPD was 152 ± 25 s compared with 74 ± 18 in healthy subjects (P < 0.01). Ten people with COPD and five healthy subjects were considered as fatiguers. Conclusion The 1STS induced a similar cardiorespiratory stress to that of CPET and was associated with contractile quadriceps fatigue in people with severe COPD. The V˙O2 overshoot and slower recovery time of cardiorespiratory variables seen in COPD demonstrate the clinical relevance of monitoring the recovery phase of exercise.

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Estimation of Stature from Stride Length and Lower Limb Length of Efiks in Calabar South, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria

Ugochukwu

Augustine

Samuel

et al. 2021

Journal of the Anatomical Society of India

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Introduction: The stride length of individuals is believed to correlate with their stature. The aim of the present study was to estimate stature using stride length and lower limb length of Efiks who are indigenes of Calabar South, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. Material and Methods: Stature, lower extremity length, and stride length were measured and recorded for 300 subjects, 150 each of males and females who were recruited randomly from the community. The subjects were between 15 and 45 years. Results: Data obtained showed that the mean values for all measured anthropometric parameters including stature were higher in males than in females (P < 0.05). The correlation coefficient value derived from the linear regression equation for the estimation of stature using stride length and lower limb length revealed that there is a significant relationship between stature and the measured parameters for the studied population. Discussion and Conclusion: The positive correlation between stature and the measured parameters showed that stature can be estimated using the derived linear regression equations specific for the Efik natives of Cross River State. This can be of immense value in the field of crime detection toward stature estimation by forensic experts.

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Lower Extremity Measurements in the Prediction of Body Height of the Igbos

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References 17 publications

A Novel Design of Ergonomic Ablution Place at Mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia

A Novel Design of Ergonomic Ablution Place at Mosques in Arar, Saudi Arabia

Cardiorespiratory Response during the 1-min Sit-to-Stand Test in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Estimation of Stature from Stride Length and Lower Limb Length of Efiks in Calabar South, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria

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