The present study examined whether a new footwear outsole with tread blocks and a hybrid rubber surface pattern, composed of rough and smooth surfaces, could increase slip resistance and reduce the risk of fall while walking on a wet floor surface. A drag test was performed to measure static and dynamic coefficient of friction (SCOF and DCOF, respectively) values for the footwear with the hybri...

Introduction: This article is part of the Focus Theme of Methods of Information in Medicine on “New Methodologies for Patients Rehabilitation”. Background: The ecological validity of paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests is currently a matter of debate. Arguments in favor of alternatives indicate that paper-andpencil forms are unable to account for both mental and functional aspects of cogn...

In this paper we discuss issues for the integration of computing power in mundane artefacts. We do so with reference to a recent project with a manufacturer of ovens for larger kitchens and catering services. We introduce three levels of obstacles when integrating computers into mundane tools and point out how organisational issues are a source of interface problems. We conclude that the design...

In this study presence of various kinds of microorganisms in kitchen sponges were studied. Additionally effects of regular dish washing liquid on Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 and Salmonella typhimurium ATCC 13311 were investigated under laboratory conditions in kitchen sponges with or without food residue. The sponges involved in daily use in households were samples were analysed for the presence...

carbon monoxide (co) poisoning is one of the most common causes of death in iran. the present study investigated the indoor and outdoor co concentrations at hospitals under the supervision of mazandaran university of medical sciences in sari, iran.indoor and outdoor measured co were conducted over a period of one month during the 2012 winter season in 4 hospital kitchens using a direct measurem...