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Fulltext Ergonomic task analysis in electronics industries: some case studies

Tan GL

J Hum Ergol (Tokyo), 1996 Jun;25(1):49-62.

PMID: 9551132 DOI: 10.11183/jhe1972.25.38

The analyses of a few tasks were carried out in an electronics factory. The main objectives are to identify the ergonomic and biomechanical hazards of problem work tasks, to analyze each task systematically in order to evaluate the workers' exposures to the risk factors of force, posture pressure and repetition and to make recommendations to reduce the risks and hazards. The methodology includes objective measures--detailed analysis by going through training manuals, job description and production records. Subjective measures include interviewing the operator and supervisors informally, the operators were also required to fill in a structured questionnaire. The paper concludes by making recommendations to reduce the ergonomic hazards by engineering solutions, redesign or administrative controls or the implementation of procedures.

Low penetrance genetic polymorphisms as potential biomarkers for colorectal cancer predisposition

Tan SC

J Gene Med, 2018 04;20(4):e3010.

PMID: 29424105 DOI: 10.1002/jgm.3010

Colorectal cancer is a leading form of cancer in both males and females. Early detection of individuals at risk of colorectal cancer allows proper treatment and management of the disease to be implemented, which can potentially reduce the burden of colorectal cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality. In recent years, the role of genetic susceptibility factors in mediating predisposition to colorectal cancer has become more and more apparent. Identification of high-frequency, low-penetrance genetic polymorphisms associated with the cancer has therefore emerged as an important approach which can potentially aid prediction of colorectal cancer risk. However, the overwhelming amount of genetic epidemiology data generated over the past decades has made it difficult for one to assimilate the information and determine the exact genetic polymorphisms that can potentially be used as biomarkers for colorectal cancer. This review comprehensively consolidates, based primarily on results from meta-analyses, the recent progresses in the search of colorectal cancer-associated genetic polymorphisms, and discusses the possible mechanisms involved.

Fulltext The authors reply: Urethral strictures after bipolar transurethral resection of prostate may be linked to slow resection rate

Tan GH

Investig Clin Urol, 2018 01;59(1):68.

PMID: 29333519 DOI: 10.4111/icu.2018.59.1.68

Fulltext Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months of age in peninsular malaysia

Tan KL

Int Breastfeed J, 2011 Feb 02;6(1):2.

PMID: 21284889 DOI: 10.1186/1746-4358-6-2

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding is accepted as the natural form of infant feeding. For mothers to be able to breastfeed exclusively to the recommended six months, it is important to understand the factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding. The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in Peninsular Malaysia.

METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study involving 682 mother-infant pairs with infants up to six months attending maternal and child health section of the government health clinics in Klang, Malaysia. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested structured questionnaire over 4 months in 2006. Data on breastfeeding were based on practice in the previous one month period. Logistic regression was used to assess the independent association between the independent variables and exclusive breastfeeding adjusting for infant age.

RESULTS: The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers with infants aged between one and six months was 43.1% (95% CI: 39.4, 46.8). In the multivariate model exclusive breastfeeding was positively associated with rural residence, Malay mothers, non-working and non-smoking mothers, multiparous mothers, term infants, mothers with husbands who support breastfeeding and mothers who practice bed-sharing.

CONCLUSIONS: Interventions that seek to increase exclusive breastfeeding should focus on women who are at risk of early discontinuation of breastfeeding.

Fulltext Glove Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in Control Engineering

Tan AH

IFAC Pap OnLine, 2022;55(1):872-877.

PMID: 38620994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2022.04.143

The glove manufacturing industry has seen tremendous growth recently, spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A long-standing shortage of supply of disposable medical gloves has highlighted an urgent need to increase production capacity. This requires glove manufacturers to be quick in adopting best practices, in line with Industry 4.0, in order to optimize various aspects of the industry. Unfortunately, information available in the existing literature is, however, limited due to the confidential nature of the majority of research in this area. This article discusses some opportunities and challenges related to this important chemical industry, from the perspective of control engineering. These insights can point to some interesting directions of future work.

Biological properties of Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus (shore pit viper) venom and its fractions

Nget Hong Tan, Chon Seng Tan

Toxicon, 1988;26(11):989-96.

PMID: 3245058

The toxic and biological activities of four samples of Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus venom were examined. The lethality, protein composition and biological activities of the four venom samples were similar. Three of the venom samples had LD50 (i.v.) values of 0.9 micrograms/g while the fourth had a lower LD50 (i.v.) of 0.45 micrograms/g. All four venom samples exhibited hemorrhagic, edema-inducing, anticoagulant and thrombin-like activities as well as the usual enzymes found in crotalid venoms. DEAE-Sephacel ion exchange chromatographic fractionation of the venom yielded 10 protein fractions. Only two fractions (fractions A and F) were lethal to mice; the major lethal fraction being fraction F. This fraction had an LD50 (i.v.) of 0.2 micrograms/g and exhibited hemorrhagic, edema-inducing and thrombin-like activity. It also exhibited phospholipase A, arginine ester hydrolase, arginine amidase, protease, 5'-nucleotidase, acetylcholinesterase and alkaline phosphomonoesterase activities. The lethal potency of fraction F is potentiated by fraction G, which exhibited anticoagulant activity as well as hemorrhagic, edema-inducing and enzymatic activities. Fractions F plus G account for almost 100% of the lethal potency of the venom.

Author's reply to editorial comment to sex among Asian men and women: The global better sex survey in Asia

Tan HM

International Journal of Urology, 2009;16:515.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02295.x

Fulltext The role of Korean collectivism in South Korea’s industrialization process

Tan, Soo Kee

International Journal of East Asian Studies, 2015;4(1):35-48.

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Traditionally, Korean leadership has been perceived as hierarchically authoritative, paternalistic,
nationalistic and as having group consciousness. Unlike western societies which promotes freedom
and human rights, Korean society has been dominated by values of obligation, duty and group
harmony. By focusing on the role of national leadership and Korean entrepreneurship, this paper
examines how the collectivist values have been incorporated into the national ideology, governance
principles as well as Korean management system. Park Chung Hee’s leadership and Korean chaebol
founders are the main subjects of discussion in this paper, since they have laid the foundations
of Korean industries as well as are well known for their collectivist characteristics. This study
shows that the collectivist values worked very well in the early industrialization process of Korea,
Korean industrial players were able to produce goods and services through relatively lower costs,
Korean economy entered into the stage of innovation-driven, the rigidity of the collectivist culture
began to undermine economic performance. In sum, collectivism worked well in the initial stages
of industrialization; however it has not guaranteed better innovation as what had been enjoyed in
western individualist cultures.

Fulltext Korean economy: from protectionism to liberalism

Tan, Soo Kee

International Journal of East Asian Studies, 2016;5(1):29-41.

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This paper examines the transformation of the Korean development model since the 1960s. The statedirected
capitalism that characterized the close liaison between government and business successfully
transformed Korea into an industrial powerhouse in the 1970s. Under the strong leadership of Park
Chung Hee, the Korean government picked industrial winners and promoted them with cheap capital
and protection to boost industrial productions and exports. This guided capitalism was very successful,
but the Korean government began to abandon the ideology and moved toward liberalism gradually since
1980s. Under the Chun Doo Hwan’s administration, the active role of the state in the economy was
reduced, allowing more freedom in the market. Then the government began to emphasize liberalizing
the economy for foreign goods, capital, and free operation of the market by minimizing government
control. After the 1997 financial crisis, promoting foreign direct investment into the country and signing
FTAs became important growth strategies for the Korean economy. It is believed that the neoliberalism
will continue to override the nation’s economic direction for welfare of the country.

Fulltext The possible culprit of obesity in malaysia – pisang goreng

Tan Jia Yi

Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020;14(3):65-66.

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Obesity has become a global health issue, not to mention Malaysia, which topped over the list of countries in Asia. On World Health Day in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that 64% of the male population and 65% of the female population in Malaysia are either obese or overweight1. The ringing of alarm is tremendously loud in the silence. Depending on each of us, this can be an issue that we laugh over or a kind but severe urge for us to take a step backwards, observe, and self-reflect.

Calcareous deposits in the subdeltoid bursa

Tan KC

Journal of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association, 1941;5:60-1.

Lest we forget. Obituary: Dato Dr Wee Lian Hong

Tan FEH

Family Physician, 2003;12:35-35.

Fulltext Headache

Tan CT

Family Physician, 1989;1(1):9-11.

Sexual problems of the disabled

Tan CK

Family Practitioner, 1981;4:21-26.