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Journal : Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri

Enhancing Above-Knee Prosthetic Design for Inclusive Workplaces: Ergonomic Considerations in Manual Material Handling Muslim, Khoirul; Shafira, Adinda; Kurnianto, Rifko Rahmat; Mihardi, Sandro; Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Published in June 2025
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/josi.v24.n1.p102-120.2025

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Employment is crucial for economic sustainability and social inclusion, yet individuals with disabilities face significant barriers. Globally, only 44% of disabled individuals are employed compared to 75% of those without disabilities. Manual material handling (MMH) relies heavily on stability and control in demanding industries such as manufacturing and logistics. Such demands create challenges for individuals with above-knee prostheses, as most current designs focus on walking and do not adequately support the postural and load-bearing requirements of MMH tasks. This study aims to evaluate the performance of transfemoral prosthesis designs during MMH, analyzing the effects of container type, load mass, and their interaction on gait efficiency, discomfort, and stability. Eight male unilateral above-knee amputees (24–39 y) carried handled and handle-less boxes loaded from 4 to 10 kg in a randomised within-subject trial. Gait deviation, perceived discomfort, and steadiness were captured with self-report measures. Two-way analysis of variance analyses showed a significant container × load interaction: handle-less 10 kg loads produced the greatest lateral trunk lean toward the prosthetic side, whereas lighter handled loads minimised deviation. Increasing load also elevated discomfort in the back, waist, stump and contralateral arm and reduced perceived stability. Observed lateral lean and impact-related knee extension suggest three priority modifications: (1) add socket adduction within an ischial-containment design to improve femoral stabilisation, (2) increase knee-swing friction to soften terminal impact, and (3) fit dual-keel feet to cushion heel strike. Implementing these changes may reduce gait errors and fatigue, raising safe lifting capacity for transfemoral prosthesis users in MMH task. Nonetheless, the male-only sample may not capture gender-specificgait strategies; future trials should include female participants and a larger cohort to verify generalisability. These preliminary findings still offer insights into improving prosthetic designs to enhance safety, functionality, and inclusion in industrial MMH tasks.
Physiological Signals as Predictors of Mental Workload: Evaluating Single Classifier and Ensemble Learning Models Izzah, Nailul; Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini; Hendi, Ade; Ainiyah, Maslakhatul; bin Abdul Wahab, Muhammad Nubli
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 22 No. 2 (2023): Published in December 2023
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (347.324 KB) | DOI: 10.25077/josi.v22.n2.p81-98.2023

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With a growing emphasis on cognitive processing in occupational tasks and the prevalence of wearable sensing devices, understanding and managing mental workload has broad implications for safety, efficiency, and well-being. This study aims to develop machine learning (ML) models for predicting mental workload using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as a representation of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) physiological signals. A laboratory experiment, involving 34 participants, was conducted to collect datasets. All participants were measured during baseline, two cognitive tests, and recovery, which were further separated into binary classes (rest vs workload). A comprehensive evaluation was conducted on several ML algorithms, including both single (Support Vector Machine/SVM and Naïve Bayes) and ensemble learning (Gradient Boost and AdaBoost) classifiers and incorporating selected features and validation approaches. The findings indicate that most HRV features differ significantly during periods of mental workload compared to rest phases. The SVM classifier with knowledge domain selection and leave-one-out cross-validation technique is the best model (68.385). These findings highlight the potential to predict mental workload through interpretable features and individualized approaches even with a relatively simple model. The study contributes not only to the creation of a new dataset for specific populations (such as Indonesia) but also to the potential implications for maintaining human cognitive capabilities. It represents a further step toward the development of a mental workload recognition system, with the potential to improve decision-making where cognitive readiness is limited and human error is increased.
Do Job Boredom and Distress Influence Self-Report Individual Work Performance? Case Study in an Indonesia Muslim Fashion Industry Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini; Izzah, Nailul
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 21 No. 1 (2022): Published in April 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25077/josi.v21.n1.p1-9.2022

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A creative and innovative workforce is a key determinant of the sustainability of the fashion industry in a highly competitive market. Such characteristics have been linked to employees’ well-being. This study aimed at examining to what extent the employees’ boredom, stress, and work performance levels in a medium-scale Muslim fashion Industry. We employed a cross-sectional study design by administering a set of questionnaires consisting of the Dutch Boredom Scale; Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale; and Individual Work Performance in a total sampling of 75 female workers. The association between key variables and demographic factors was analyzed using non-parametric tests while the relationship between boredom, stress, and work performance was analyzed using the regression. Less-educated employees reported more stress and lower work performance while their boredom levels were similar, compared to their counterparts. Job boredom and stress were higher among newly hired employees but no significant difference in self-reported productivity between the two job experience groups was observed. There are also no differences in job boredom, stress, and work performance between sales and non-sales groups. Our regression model shows that job boredom and stress were significant predictors to work performance after controlling age, education, job experience, and type of occupations. These findings support the importance of improving employees’ well-being for better individual performance which may, in turn, lead to any tangible organizational outcomes. Regardless of the case study design, our study may provide insights for other industrial sectors and beyond the context of small and medium enterprises.
The Influence of Stress on Industrial Operator’s Physiology and Work Performance Khairai, Kamarulzaman Mahmad; Sutarto, Auditya Purwandini; Wahab, Muhammad Nubli Abdul
Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020): Published in October 2020
Publisher : The Industrial Engineering Department of Engineering Faculty at Universitas Andalas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (616.904 KB) | DOI: 10.25077/josi.v19.n2.p44-66.2020

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Elevated stress has been widely associated with physical and physiological threats as well as reduced work performance. However, there is still a lack of studies that investigate whether stress influences concurrently physiological and objective work performance. The purpose of this study is to examine whether workers’ level of stress or negative emotional symptoms correlates with their physiological coherence and work performance. Eighteen female operators who reported high severity levels of stress, assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42) were categorized as the risk group. The comparison group was formed by randomly selecting 18 of 99 female workers who had significantly lower DASS scores. Both participants attended one session of physiological measurement. Their work performance was observed by calculating their cycle time completing a product during five workdays. A significant difference in HRV between the two groups was also found in physiological and work performance measures. The results showed that workers in the risk group obtained significantly lower coherence levels and longer work cycle time than the control participants, indicating that negative emotional symptoms were parallel with physiological coherence and work performance. However, a weak correlation was found between work performance and negative emotional symptoms as well as physiological coherence. Despite the study limitations, our findings support to evidence the more complete picture of how stress affects female worker’s physiology and work performance, suggesting a need to implement effective workplace stress intervention. Further study is needed to be conducted among different group characteristics such as male and occupational settings.