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ReferencesNavigation arrowAuthorsNavigation arrowMarvin J. Dainoff

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Pub. period:1982-2007
Pub. count:17
Number of co-authors:24



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Leonard S. Mark:8
Wei Xu:4
Lin Ye:3

 

 

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Wei Xu:15
Arne Aaras:13
 
 
 
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Marvin J. Dainoff

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2007
 
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Dainoff, Marvin J. (ed.) EHAWC 2007 - Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers July 22-27, 2007, Beijing, China.

 
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Ye, Lin, Petrovic, Milena, Dainoff, Marvin J. and Mark, Leonard S. (2007): Guerilla Ergonomics: Perceiving the Affordances for Workplace Design. In: Dainoff, Marvin J. (ed.) EHAWC 2007 - Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers July 22-27, 2007, Beijing, China. pp. 163-168.

 
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Dainoff, Marvin J., Mark, Leonard S., Ye, Lin and Petrovic, Milena (2007): Forget About Aesthetics in Chair Design: Ergonomics Should Provide the Basis for Comfort. In: Dainoff, Marvin J. (ed.) EHAWC 2007 - Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers July 22-27, 2007, Beijing, China. pp. 19-25.

 
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Choi, Hyeg Joo, Mark, Leonard S., Dainoff, Marvin J. and Ye, Lin (2007): Constraints on Demarcating Left and Right Areas in Designing of a Performance-Based Workstation. In: Dainoff, Marvin J. (ed.) EHAWC 2007 - Ergonomics and Health Aspects of Work with Computers July 22-27, 2007, Beijing, China. pp. 171-179.

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Dainoff, Marvin J., Mark, L. and Gardner, D. (2003): Interactions of Visual and Motor Demands on Reaching Actions at Workstations. In: Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2003. pp. 18-22.

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Xu, Wei, Dainoff, Marvin J. and Mark, Leonard S. (1999): Facilitate Complex Search Tasks in Hypertext by Externalizing Functional Properties of a Work Domain. In International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 11 (3) pp. 201-229.

“The premise of this study was that practical problem solving within a complex work domain (ergonomic design and integration of computer workstations) could be enhanced by a hypertext representation of that work domain. Two alternative hypertext representations were developed. The first consisted of an ecological interface design based on the means-end abstraction hierarchy (AH) approach (Vicente&Rasmussen, 1992). In this design, the goal-relevant constraints and functional relations within the domain were explicitly represented on the interface. The second hypertext interface was based on a more traditional classification hierarchy (CH) in which supraordinate categories were broken down into their components (part-whole relation). The relative effectiveness of the 2 approaches was compared using an experimental procedure in which participants solved ergonomic problems of increasing complexity. The results supported the following research hypotheses: (a) When performing a complex or problem-solving task, participants using the AH interface spent less time and experienced less navigation disorientation than those participants using the CH interface; (b) as the task complexity increased, the advantage of the AH interface over the CH interface increased as measured by search time and navigation disorientation; (c) no difference was found between the 2 interfaces for the simple task; and (d) participants using the AH interface also reported experiencing less navigation disorientation than those participants using the CH interface. This article recommends the AH interface as a more effective semantic representation of an interface for a hypertext application with a complex document in support of complex and problem-solving search tasks.”

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1997
 
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Dainoff, Marvin J., Aaraas, A., Horgen, Gunnar and Thoresen, M. (1997): Results from the International Cooperative Study: Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on Musculoskeletal, Eyestrain, and Psychosocial Stress (MEPS). In: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 1997. pp. 583-586.

 
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Dainoff, Marilyn H. and Dainoff, Marvin J. (1997): Effects of Ergonomic Training as an Ergonomic Intervention. In: Smith, Michael J., Salvendy, Gavriel and Koubek, Richard J. (eds.) HCI International 1997 - Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Volume 2 August 24-29, 1997, San Francisco, California, USA. pp. 129-132.

 
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Xu, Wei and Dainoff, Marvin J. (1997): Comparative Hypertext Approaches to Ergonomic Training. In: Smith, Michael J., Salvendy, Gavriel and Koubek, Richard J. (eds.) HCI International 1997 - Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Volume 2 August 24-29, 1997, San Francisco, California, USA. pp. 145-148.

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Balliett, James A., Dainoff, Marvin J. and Mark, Leonard S. (1996): The Effect of Degree of Upper Arm Flexion on Shoulder-Neck Discomfort at the VDT. In International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 8 (4) pp. 385-399.

“Two experiments investigated the effect of upper extremity posture on reported discomfort in the shoulder-neck region. In Experiment 1, 12 participants worked in two postures that only differed in the position of the arms. The "7{deg} posture" required 7{deg} of upper arm flexion and a 90{deg} upper arm-forearm angle. The "30{deg} posture" required 30{deg} of upper arm flexion and a 90{deg} upper arm-forearm angle. Location and intensity of discomfort were reported every 5 min while participants performed a simple tracking task at the computer. Experiment 2 was identical to the first except participants worked in one of the postures for both work sessions. The 30{deg} posture generally resulted in more frequent and intense reports of shoulder-neck discomfort than the 7{deg} posture. However, the 7{deg} posture was not nearly as effective when it was assumed after the 30{deg} posture. The implications of such carry over effects for VDT work in a seated posture are discussed.”

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1995
 
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Gardner, Douglas L., Mark, Leonard S., Dainoff, Marvin J. and Xu, Wei (1995): Considerations for Linking Seatpan and Backrest Angles. In International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 7 (2) pp. 153-165.

“Modern ergonomic chairs typically have several dimensions that can be adjusted independently of one another. Finding a desirable setting for any one dimension can depend on how other dimensions are set, thereby confronting users with a significant control problem. One design strategy for dealing with this problem has been to link changes in seatpan and backrest angles in some ratio, such that a one-degree change in seatpan angle is associated with a two- or three-degree change in backrest angle. However, there is no evidence to justify the choice of a particular ratio. This article presents data that addresses this issue. Subjects, performing either an entry or verification task, could adjust the chair to any position. Backrest and seatpan angles were plotted over time and analyzed using both graphical and statistical methods. The resulting scatter plots do not support the industry standard, 1:2 or 1:3 ratio, of changes in seatpan to backrest angles. The possibility of a variable linkage is discussed, however problems associated with such a solution raise the possibility that control issues might be best addressed through training and exploration.”

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Aaras, Arne, Horgen, Gunnar, Thoresen, M., Bugajska, A., Wolska, A., Danuta, R., Widerszal-Bazyl, M., Konarska, M., Dainoff, Marvin J., Cohen, B. G. F. and Daonoff, M. H. (1995): Musculoskeletal, Postural, Visual, and Psychosocial Outcomes Resulting from Ergonomic and Optometric Intervention. In: Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 1995. pp. 745-747.

“The MEPS project "Musculoskeletal, Eyestrain, Psychosocial Stress" represents an unprecedented example of international multidisciplinary cooperation and coordination, the objective of which is to examine the effects of various kinds of ergonomic interventions, including corrective lenses, on a combination of musculoskeletal, postural, and psychosocial outcomes. These studies have been conducted in several different countries. Each country has utilized the same standardized research protocol, but ergonomic interventions are individually designed. Preliminary results of this research were presented at WWDU '94 in Milan. At that meeting, the focus was univariate statistical analysis of data from individual countries. The present paper will focus on cross-country comparisons of relationships between predictor and health outcome variables.”

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1993
 
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Xu, Wei, Dainoff, Marvin J. and Mark, Leonard S. (1993): An Ergonomic Field Study of VDT Operations in a Developing Country. In: Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Poster Sessions: Abridged Proceedings 1993. p. 112.

1989
 
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Dainoff, Marvin J. and Mark, Leonard S. (1989): Analysis of Seated Posture as a Basis for Ergonomic Design. In: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 1989. pp. 348-354.

“Design of an ergonomic chair for prolonged seated work posture entails consideration of interaction among four factors: system goals, work environment, operator characteristics, and chair characteristics. These entail a degree of flexibility required to support operators in a variety of task-determined postures. However, flexibility alone may be counter productive. Careful consideration of the operator control problem is essential.”

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1987
 
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Dainoff, Marvin J., Mark, Leonard, Moritz, Robert and Vogele, David (1987): Task, Seat Adjustability, and Postural Change. In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting 1987. pp. 879-883.

“Modern ergonomic chairs provide a variety of adjustment capabilities. Chairs may afford a posture in which the operator is tilted forward, or leaning backward. Recent studies suggest that the former posture is optimal for copy intensive work while the latter is optimal for screen intensive work. However, clear instruction to operators regarding these relationships is important. At the same time, some chair mechanisms allow postural adjustments to be fixed at a variety of orientations, while others "float" with the movement of the operator. Findings of the current study replicate earlier work with fixed mechanisms, while indicating that postural adjustment with dynamic chairs will critically depend on contextual factors such as adjustability of seat height.”

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Dainoff, Marvin J. (1987): Some Issues Related to Seated Posture and Workstation Design. In: Salvendy, Gavriel, Sauter, Steven L. and Jr., Joseph J. Hurrell (eds.) Social, Ergonomic and Stress Aspects of Work with Computers, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Volume 1 August 10-14, 1987, Honolulu, Hawaii. pp. 165-172.

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Dainoff, Marvin J. (1982): Occupational Stress Factors in Visual Display Terminal (VDT) Operation: A Review of Empirical Research. In Behaviour and Information Technology, 1 (2) pp. 141-176.

“A review of the literature involving empirical research (experimental and field investigations) on stressful aspects of visual display terminal (VDT) operation is presented. Studies reviewed included assessment of visual fatigue and/or performance, musculoskeletal symptoms and operator attitudes towards job demands and quality of working life. In addition, some investigation included discussions and evaluations of the physical attributes of VDT workplaces; including ergonomic factors (task lighting, glare conditions, anthropometric configuration of VDT and accompanying furniture), environmental factors (temperature, humidity, radiation) and psychosocial factors (job demand, work content, work-rest schedules). The literature reveals that levels of visual and musculoskeletal complaints among VDT operators are high. Moreover, ergonomic field assessment of VDT workplaces indicate that the majority of those examined were suboptimal with respect to existing recommendations regarding lighting, glare control and anthropometric dimensions of screen, keyboard, desk and chair. Nevertheless, evidence of causal linkages between specific ergonomic attributes of the workplace and specific patterns of symptomatology are lacking. Finally, work demand and task structure attributes of the VDT operation were demonstrated to have strong effects on incidences of reports of visual and postural symptoms as well as on psychosocial attitudinal indicators. Hence, i is argued that approaches toward stress reduction must include job contents as well as ergonomic factors.”

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Publication statistics

Pub. period:1982-2007
Pub. count:17
Number of co-authors:24



Co-authors

Number of publications with 3 favourite co-authors:

Leonard S. Mark:8
Wei Xu:4
Lin Ye:3

 

 

Productive colleagues

Marvin J. Dainoff's 3 most productive colleagues in number of publications:

Gunnar Horgen:17
Wei Xu:15
Arne Aaras:13
 
 
 
Jun 18

“ Computer programs emerge as the outcome of complex human processes of cognition, communication and negotiation, which serve to establish the meaningful embedding of the computer system in its intended use context. ”

-- Floyd, 1992, p. 24

 
 

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Read the fascinating history of Wearable Computing, told by its father, Steve Mann

Read Steve's chapter !

 
 

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