Evaluation of Anthropometric Perspective and User Perception of the Usage of Notebook Computers on Desks (A Case Study of Karadeniz Technical University)

ÜÇÜNCÜ K., ÜÇÜNCÜ T.

KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY, vol.16, no.1, pp.293-306, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.293-306
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Laptop computers are widely used on the table expection of the design purposes. But, using of laptop computers on the desk don't allow to provide proper sitting posture due to the integrated design of the keyboard and screen. In this study, compliance to working environment with laptops of the working research assistants in the Black Sea Technical University were examined in the view of anthropometric body measurments and it were supported by the survey about working environment.