Industrial Workers Research Articles

Rhythm, noise and action: decoding R.D. Burman’s soundtracks of Bombay cinema

ABSTRACT The sustained use of ‘Western’ style orchestration in Bombay film music can be attributed to the trajectory of two kinds of musical practices, one tethered to the leisure economies developed by the colonial rule from the 19th century onwards, and second, the robust and frequent presence of travelling jazz bands from the early twentieth century. As a period of intense transformation, the decade of the 1940s saw musicians from different parts of the subcontinent move to Bombay to find work in the film industry. This process often involved adapting to new performance contexts, genres and instruments. Studios in the Bombay film industry became fecund spaces where musicians and arrangers trained in Western classical music came in heady contact with the jazz men of Bombay’s nightclubss. Focusing on the late 1960s as another transitional moment, this article traces R.D. Burman’s affective encounters with these ‘mobile musicking bodies.’ Biographies of his key musicians give us detailed accounts of their training and involvement in diverse sites of musical performance, before they arrived in the Bombay film industry. This detour informs my analysis of R.D. Burman and his team’s innovative film scores, underlining vocal effects, side rhythms and inclusion of edgy off-key sounds. Moving away from a song-driven approach, I focus on title tracks, background scores and extended instrumental set-pieces of crime and action genres that are now getting recirculated on the internet by R.D. Burman’s fans. Through a methodology that will combine textual analysis, internet ethnography and close listening, the article will argue that these new soundscapes carried the inscriptions of global music cultures and ‘extra-musical’ noise.

Subjective Career Success of Industrial Workers a Decade After Mass Redundancy

This study examines which factors influence the long-term subjective career success of industrial workers, who experienced mass redundancy during the Great Recession. We used two tailor-made surveys to analyze how workers assess the impact of plant closure on their subjective career success. Higher educational attainment and a more internal locus of control correlate with a more positive assessment of post-redundancy career success. We also observe differences in workers’ evaluations due to differing plant closure modalities on the meso-level.

Analisa Penempatan Program Keahlian dan Praktek Kerja Industri Terhadap Kesiapan Kerja Siswa Kelas XII Di SMK Negeri 6 Kota Jambi

This research aims to understand and knowledge about the analysis of skills program placement and Industrial Work Practices (Internship) on student work readiness at SMK Negeri 6 Jambi City. The research method used in this research is a qualitative method using descriptive analysis techniques. The research results show that evaluation of learning during Prakerin can contribute and provide additional information for the development of vocational school skills programs, expanding subject matter, increasing students' interests and talents, as well as their future readiness in entering the real world of work.

Thermal Stress and Its Relationship with Industry: A Systematic Review of The Literature

Objective:This study systematically reviews the literature on the impact of environment temperature on industrial workers and the competitive capacity of industrial organizations. Theoretical Framework:Research such as that by Ferrari et al. (2023) and Varghese (2018) indicates that the relationship between heat and occupational health is predominant, influencing productivity and economic costs. Borg et al. (2021) highlight the need to explore the economic impacts of heat in the workplace to develop effective management policies. Hariyani et al. (2022) emphasize the importance of integrating sustainability and technology into organizational strategies to increase competitiveness. Method:Using the PRISMA protocol and the Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus databases, the research analyzed 329 documents from 31 journals. Results and Discussion:The results indicate that high environment temperatures affect the physical and mental health of workers, reducing productivity. Organizations implement strategic actions and mitigation measures when they perceive competitive advantages. However, industries do not see environment temperature as a direct factor in reducing competitiveness, addressing it as secondary to the economic axis, which creates a knowledge gap. Research Implications:This research allows organizations to create new strategies to mitigate risks that may reduce their competitive capabilities. In addition, it allows for the creation of direct actions for the thermal comfort of workers, due to the central role of human beings in the competitive capacity of industrial organizations. Originality/Value:This work highlights a gap in the scientific literature and in organizational strategies in the search for competitiveness, since the main actors in the manufacturing process, the workers, who are the most affected by exposure to AT, are not seen as elements sensitive to environmental risk .

Meningkatkan Kompetensi dan Peluang Siap Kerja melalui Program Beasiswa di Bidang Teknologi Informasi

The increasing need for workers in the information technology industry isn't in line with the education gap in Indonesia. One thing that can be solved to overcome this is providing scholarships in the information technology industry to provide financial assistance to support the education being pursued. PT Hacktivate Teknologi Indonesia (Hacktiv8) as a training institution of information technology that transforms beginners into digital talents also plays a role in combating this educational gap by providing Fullstack Javascript and Fulltime Data Science scholarship programs at the Hacktiv8 Surabaya Campus. This research uses qualitative research methods and uses primary and secondary data. The scholarship program was awarded to 6 selected participants who passed the acceptance test selection from 215 applicants. Scholarships are awarded with a full or partial scholarship scheme. Bootcamp education will be run according to the chosen program to improve competencies and skills that support work readiness and global competence.

Institutional work and institutional entrepreneurship in the Ontario craft beer industry

Abstract This paper explores how Ontario’s craft brewers created new as well as disrupted and changed existing institutions at local and regional levels in the province’s beer industry. Using a relational economic geography framework and a markets-as-practices perspective, this study highlights the brewer’s collaborative and pro-social practices, showing how close inter-firm relations and engagement with local communities resulted in resource mobilization such as better access to financial capital and greater social capital, which mobilized public support for the industry, and ultimately which helped individual and collective institutional work efforts succeed. The findings are significant as they show how actors in the industry overcame the constraints imposed on them in an oligopolistic market dominated by multinational firms. It also posits craft brewers acted individually at a local scale as institutional entrepreneurs, revisiting criticisms around this concept. This research contributes to understanding how localized market actors can achieve broader institutional change and offers insights into the relationship between market practices and institutional work, including entrepreneurship in craft industries.

Managing workplace AI risks and the future of work.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-the field of computer science that designs machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence-has seen rapid advances in the development of foundation systems such as large language models. In the workplace, the adoption of AI technologies can result in a broad range of hazards and risks to workers, as illustrated by the recent growth in industrial robotics and algorithmic management. Sources of risk from deployment of AI technologies across society and in the workplace have led to numerous government and private sector guidelines that propose principles governing the design and use of trustworthy and ethical AI. As AI capabilities become integrated in devices, machines, and systems across industry sectors, employers, workers, and occupational safety and health practitioners will be challenged to manage AI risks to worker health, safety, and well-being. Five risk management options are presented as ways to assure that only trustworthy and ethical AI enables workplace devices, machinery, and processes. AI technologies will play a significant role in the future of work. The occupational safety and health practice and research communities need to ensure that the promise of these new AI technologies results in benefit, not harm, to workers.

Effects of Technostress on Psychological Contract Violation and Organizational Change Resistance.

This study investigates the effects of technostress perceived by employees on psychological contract violations and resistance to organizational change, as information and communication technology is applied to various tourism industry work sites. This study's sample consisted of employees working in the Korean tourism industry in June 2023, who were surveyed using snowball sampling. Four hypotheses were proposed. First, technostress is associated with psychological contract violations. Second, psychological contract violations are associated with organizational change resistance. Third, technostress is associated with organizational change resistance. Fourth, psychological contract violations may play a mediating role in the relationship between technostress and organizational change resistance. All hypotheses in this study were adopted. Therefore, organizations and management in the tourism industry should identify and improve the factors that cause employee technostress arising from expanding information and communication technology to provide psychological stability.

Impact of work pace on cardiorespiratory outcomes, perceived effort and carried load in industrial workers: a randomised cross-over trial

ObjectivesThis study investigates the impact of different work paces on cardiorespiratory outcomes, perceived effort and carried load (CL) in industrial workers.MethodsA randomised cross-over trial was conducted at a mid-sized steel...

Learning Web for Brickwork Course at the Vocational College / Web Pembelajaran bagi Kursus Kerja Bata di Kolej Vokasional

The increasing demand for skilled workers in the construction industry underscores the importance of effective and modern education. Traditional approaches employed in teaching brickwork courses often face several challenges that impact the learning process. However, the use of academic modules resembling textbooks in the teaching and learning process (T&L) is seen as less suitable in meeting the challenges of the 21st-century curriculum changes. Moreover, the use of static and non-interactive modules leads to reduced student interest and attention because the T&L experienced is less engaging and makes it difficult for students to understand topics due to minimal sensory use. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the elements required in the development of a web-based learning platform for brickwork and the level of student understanding before and after learning using the web-based platform. The study design utilized was a quasi-experimental quantitative approach using pre and post-tests involving control and treatment groups. The instruments used were checklist forms and pre and post-tests. Respondents involved in this study consisted of experts in Educational Technology and first-year (semester 2) Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) students from the Construction Technology course at a Vocational College. Data analysis in this study was descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean scores, frequency, Mann-Whitney U Test, and Wilcoxon T Test. The results showed a significant improvement in student performance after using the web-based learning platform for brickwork. Findings indicate that the development of the web-based learning platform in terms of interface display and interaction, content and instructional structure, and facilitation received high marks from experts. Essentially, the use of web-based learning for brickwork courses not only modernizes the educational approach but also optimizes accessibility, interactivity, and better prepares students for success in the construction industry.

Pork barrel spending: The missing link between electoral clientelism and political budget cycles

Pork barrel spending used in the political budget cycles literature via a preference approach is identified as the link tying clientelism to political budget cycles. This paper looks at the supply and demand sides of electoral clientelism using the case study of shipyards in Croatia. The strategic, symbolic and everyday importance of the shipbuilding industry in Croatia is evident to the general public, but even more so to politicians. This paper examines the supply side – whether incumbents increase central budget funds (state guarantees) in election years (pork barrel spending) toward shipyards in Pula, Rijeka, Kraljevica, Trogir and Split – and the demand side – whether voters reward incumbents who engage in these pork barrelling practices. The theoretical foundations of the paper are based on the literature on clientelism, political budget cycles and the political economy of fiscal policy. Panel data analysis conducted on a sample of 5 shipyards over the 2001-2022 period confirms the existence of pork barrelling but does not confirm voters’ reactions to them. The empirical exercise identified the share of shipyard workers in the manufacturing industry at the county level as the main mechanism of electoral clientelism in Croatia.

Effect of Occupational Mobility of Industrial Workers in Northeast China: Based on a Survey in Heilongjiang Province

Effect of Occupational Mobility of Industrial Workers in Northeast China: Based on a Survey in Heilongjiang Province

The effect of using method timer media on reducing eye fatigue industry workers

The outcomes of an initial research on eye fatigue in the Digital Industry in Yogyakarta, Indonesia revealed that 76% of the employees encountered complaints of eye fatigue as a result of prolonged computer usage. Eye fatigue is considered one of the parameters of office ergonomics in accordance with Indonesian Minister of Health Regulation No. 48 of 2016. One method recommended by this regulation to mitigate eye fatigue is to incorporate short breaks using the 20-20-20 technique. However, a considerable number of workers tend to disregard these recommendations, necessitating the use of media reminders, such as timers, to enforce discipline among workers. The objective of this research was to assess the impact of employing a timer-based media using the 20-20-20 method on the reduction of eye fatigue. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group. In this research, a total of forty workers were selected as the sample population and subsequently divided into two groups: the intervention group and the control group. Sampling was conducted to select a total of 20 workers for each group through purposive sampling. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Sign test and Mann-Whitney test, with a significance threshold of 95% (α=0.05). The results of the statistical tests conducted in both the intervention and control groups revealed a significant difference in reducing eye fatigue, with a p-value of 0.041. This research concludes that the utilization of the 20-20-20 method timer media has a significant effect on reducing eye fatigue among workers.

Ageism and Social Media Expertise: Implications for Intergenerational Dynamics in Advertising Creativity

Abstract: Intergenerational tensions in the creative departments of advertising agencies have long been a topic of interest. Recently, the emergence of social media proficiency as a symbol of youthfulness has intensified these tensions, creating contested expertise within workplaces. The article explores how this particular marker of ageism influences the creative processes and identity formation of practitioners who are older than the average age of industry workers. Drawing from in-depth interviews with twenty-one creatives (copywriters, art directors, and creative directors), this qualitative study reveals that, in response to feeling sidelined based on perceptions that they lack social media expertise, "older" creatives reaffirm their strategic experience yet resist challenging claims they are "out of touch" with online cultures. We argue that the valorisation of younger practitioners' social media savviness is contributing to the transformation of advertising creativity while placing additional pressure on practitioners to leave the industry while in their thirties. Furthermore, the article identifies broader concerns regarding ageism in society, which advertising content can exacerbate when creatives rely on flawed stereotypes to shape knowledge of audiences or cultural representations.

Pathway to work with AI: Testing the clAIr role development method in an industrial work environment

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in work processes requires the anticipatory change of work roles because areas of activity are shifting within job profiles, resulting in new interaction patterns between humans and AI and between employees. In order to avoid role conflicts, rejection of the AI system and other undesirable side effects of AI integration, organizations must support human-AI role development with suitable measures. This article presents a methodologically sound approach to role development (clarifying AI Augmented individual roles—clAIr) using the example of service technicians in a mechanical engineering company before and during the introduction of AI-based services. It illustrates how role clarity can be achieved in the interaction with AI when job profiles shift and how role development also includes collaboration with other departments and goal-oriented external communication with customers. The method results in six basic roles that are rooted in role theory in terms of role identity, role innovation, and role clarity. clAIr allows the anticipatory examination of human-AI work roles as a process-based approach.Practical Relevance: Due to the rapidly advancing development of AI in work processes, there is a need in organizations for scientifically validated findings and examples of good practice for successful work with AI. A socio-technical approach with a focus on the changes in role identities of professionals is promising, as the anticipated development of tasks and professions resulting from AI use can only be countered with a comprehensive approach. Previous work refers to human-centered job designs but neglects the preceding process of role identification as a key challenge of implementation. This process support is made possible by the clAIr method for determining roles for working with AI. Its use requires an understanding of role theory and expertise in organizational development.

Quadruple Helix Approach to Boost Fashion Industry Innovation

Currently, the fashion industry continues to grow and increase, but there is a problem gap in the form of declining demand for orders and stagnant fashion products, which has an impact on 3,000 textile factory workers in Sukoharjo Regency who have been laid off. The problem gap needs to be resolved through the collaborative roles of the sectors in the quadruple helix consisting of the fashion industry, universities, government, and civil society. Therefore, the research question is how does the fashion industry build innovation through the support of sectors in the quadruple helix? The purpose of this study is to identify the role of the quadruple helix in encouraging the fashion industry to create innovations that have an impact on employment. The research method used was a qualitative study with the informants being the Industry Office as the government sector, two fashion MSMEs as industry sector representatives, one university in Indonesia as the university sector, and a sample from civil society. The results of this research indicate that the industry sector is the primary driver of innovation, universities provide foundational knowledge for other sectors, and the government plays a role in maintaining the smooth operation of the fashion industry through policies. Additionally, civil society is responsible for evaluating the work of industry, universities, and government policies. This research contributes to the body of knowledge on the quadruple helix innovation theory.

The power of stigma: telling the story of the exclusion of Porn Pedallers Cycling Club from British Cycling

ABSTRACT In 2019, Porn Pedallers Cycling Club (PPCC), an organization for adult industry workers who enjoy social and competitive cycling, had its affiliation revoked by UK cycling organization British Cycling due to its links with pornography. The removal of this privilege resulted in considerable media attention in the cycling, mainstream, and adult media. This article explores how British Cycling was able to effectively shut down the debate as to whether the PPCC should be allowed to affiliate through its positioning of both parties. Through critical discourse analysis of online news articles, the article demonstrates how the British media used images and language to stigmatize the PPCC, making constructive debate unfeasible. The authors of this article are public relations scholars and through the analysis of this fast-moving story suggest ways that small or independent organizations in the adult industry might react when in conflict with corporate entities.

Dermatitis among Workers and Its Relation with Personal Protective Equipment

Introduction: Every workplace must make an occupational health effort to avoid health problems. Many workers underestimate the risks of the job and, therefore, do not use safety equipment even when available. The most often reported case of occupational skin illnesses, contact dermatitis, accounts for more than 85% of all cases. This study was conducted to occupational dermatitis and its relationship to personal protective equipment (PPE) use. Methods: The literature search was carried out in April 2021. The research sources were taken from several databases with the keywords dermatitis, occupational health, and personal protective equipment. The Google Scholar database found 17,710 articles, ScienceDirect found 1,264 articles, ProQuest found 888 articles, and PubMed found 452 articles. Of the entire database, only 36 articles met the inclusion criteria. Results: This literature review shows that dermatitis is experienced by workers in various sectors including health workers, hairdressers, scavengers, farmers, fishermen, manufacturing industry workers, printing workers, and construction workers. The use of PPE can reduce the risk of dermatitis. However, in some conditions, the use of PPE has no effect or can even cause dermatitis due to irritation and allergies to the ingredients contained in the PPE. The limitation of this research is that the articles that are the source of this review are only from 2016–2021.Conclusion: Dermatitis still occurs in various occupational sectors. The risk of dermatitis can be decreased by using PPE; however, it can also cause the occurrence of dermatitis itself.

The Influence of Covid-19 on Industrial Work Practices of Building Engineering Students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra

<span lang="EN-US">This research was conducted to determine the magnitude of the influence of COVID-19 on the implementation of Industrial Work Practices for Building Engineering students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra. This research includes quantitative research of associative approaches. The population of this study was students of class XI Building Engineering, which numbered 50 students. Data collection is carried out using questionnaires. Questionnaires are used to measure COVID-19 variables and Industrial Work Practices. Instrument testing was carried out at SMKN 1 West Sumatra in class XI students of the Mechatronics Expertise Program, totaling 30 students. The data analysis techniques used are the prerequisite analysis tests, namely the normality test and linearity test, and the hypothesis test used is a simple regression analysis. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence of COVID-19 on the implementation of Industrial Work Practices for Building Engineering Students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra where the value of r xy was 0.499, the coefficient of determination (r2xy) was 0.249 and t count (3.771) > t table (1,677). Based on the coefficient of determination (r2xy), 0.249 means that 24.9% of students ' Industrial Work Practices are affected by COVID-19, while other factors influence the remaining 75.1%.</span>

Encouraging sustainable health in work environments: Maitland technique for cervicogenic headaches

Background: Cervicogenic headache (CC) affects a large number of workers, causing persistent and debilitating pain in the head, shoulders, and upper back, resulting in high compensation costs. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Maitland technique in reducing cervicogenic headaches among industrial technology workers. Methods: This was a non-experimental, longitudinal cohort study employing a quantitative approach, involving 26 industrial technology workers. An initial and final evaluation of the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache was conducted, focusing on pain intensity measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS), cervical disability assessed using the neck disability index (NDI), and the impact of headache pain on daily activities measured using the HIT-6 questionnaire. Results: The results revealed a significant decrease in pain intensity, cervical disability, and the impact of headaches, with significant differences observed between the measurements of all variables (p<0.05). Conclusions: The Maitland technique, as a mobilization approach, demonstrated positive effects in reducing the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headaches among industrial technology workers. These effects were evident in terms of pain intensity, cervical disability, and the impact of headaches on daily activities.