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:: Volume 29, Issue 6 (Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences 2025) ::
SJKU 2025, 29(6): 105-124 Back to browse issues page
Microergonomics in Higher Education: A Synthesis Research Approach
Farshad Arghavani1 , Khalil Gholami2 , Yadolah Zarezadeh3
1- PhD student of higher education development planning, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran & PhD student of higher education development planning, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran , arghavanif@gmail.com
2- Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran & Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran
3- Assocuate Professor of Medical Education, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran & Assocuate Professor of Medical Education, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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Background and Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify the components and methods of microergonomics used in higher education in the studies conducted in this field by the method of synthesis. The methodological approach in this study was qualitative using synthesis research and content analysis method.
Materials and Methods: Regardless of the time frame 105 articles were found by referring to the reliable article and scientific databases, in the field of microergonomics in higher education. Among these articles, 14 were selected as samples purposefully.
Results The findings of his study revealed the most important indicators identified in the field of microergonomics research in higher education, which included the ergonomic design of teaching and learning equipment, supplies and tools, matching of the body dimensions and the dimensions of tables and chairs used, the ergonomic design of university spaces, ergonomics for order, discipline, cleaning, repairs and maintenance, special ergonomics for women and older people, ergonomics in performing tasks and determining workload, environmental ergonomics and atmospheric conditions and also general ergonomics education.
Conclusion: Microergonomics is one of the most important sciences whose implementation is needed in higher education, and it plays a role in the health of academics and in making teaching and learning more effective.
 
Keywords: Micoergonomic education, Learning, Higher education, Ergonomic requirements, Satisfaction
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Type of Study: Review | Subject: Occupational Health Engineering
Received: 2024/01/1 | Accepted: 2024/05/27 | Published: 2025/03/9
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