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5. Uncovering Sustainable System-of-Systems Elements in the Design of a Greywater Treatment System for Urban Informal Settlements

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Thatcher, Andrew, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Gomide, Fernando, Advisory Editor, Kaynak, Okyay, Advisory Editor, Liu, Derong, Advisory Editor, Pedrycz, Witold, Advisory Editor, Polycarpou, Marios M., Advisory Editor, Rudas, Imre J., Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Black, Nancy L., editor, Neumann, W. Patrick, editor, and Noy, Ian, editor

Published
2021
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7. Applying the sustainable system-of-systems framework : wastewater(s) in a rapidly urbanising South African settlement

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Thatcher, Andrew, Metson, Genevieve, Sepeng, Motshwaedi, Thatcher, Andrew, Metson, Genevieve, and Sepeng, Motshwaedi

Abstract

Addressing wastewater infrastructure needs in urban informal settlements must simultaneously address legacies of past failures, current aspirations and constraints, as well as increasingly changing needs related to global environmental change. This study applied the Sustainable System-of-Systems framework for ergonomics and human factors to gain a better understanding of how small in-situ constructed wetlands could be a form of greywater treatment infrastructure in an informal settlement. Using 24 months of interviews, surveys, workshops and photo-ethnographic observations, we identified that the rapidly changing nature of parent (e.g. residency transience and land ownership) and sibling (e.g. housing and drinking water) systems put pressure on the target wetland system to adapt, often decreasing its capacity to deliver the service of water cleaning. Greywater treatment was not a common goal among stakeholders involved in the nested hierarchy system which likely contributed to the constructed wetlands needing to adapt to remain relevant. Practitioner summary: The value of the Sustainable Systems-of-Systems framework for ergonomics/human factors professionals in determining the sustainability of an ergonomics/human factors intervention is demonstrated using a greywater treatment system case study for an urban informal settlement. Understanding the variety of stakeholder goals and the pace of change in related systems was key to a sustainable intervention., Funding Agencies|WRC (South Africa) [K5/2953]; Formas (Sweden) [2018-02217]; BMBF (Germany) [02WGR008]

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2024
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8. Introduction

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Thatcher, Andrew, Yeow, Paul H. P., Thatcher, Andrew, editor, and Yeow, Paul H.P., editor

Published
2018
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11. Application of Attribution Theory in Crane Incident Analysis in a South African Port

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Mashapa, Jessie, Hutchings, Jessica, Thatcher, Andrew, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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12. A Systems Analysis of the South African Railway Industry

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Hutchings, Jessica, Thatcher, Andrew, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

Published
2019
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13. Health and Wellbeing in Modern Office Layouts: The Case of Agile Workspaces in Green Buildings

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Laughton, Keren-Amy, Thatcher, Andrew, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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14. Communicating Climate Change Data: What Is the Right Format to Change People’s Behaviour?

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Thatcher, Andrew, Laughton, Keren-Amy, Adamson, Kaylin, Vogel, Coleen, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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15. The Way Forward for Human Factors/Ergonomics and Sustainability

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Thatcher, Andrew, Waterson, Patrick, Todd, Andrew, Yeow, Paul H. P., Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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16. Do Indoor Plants Improve Performance Outcomes?: Using the Attention Restoration Theory

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Adamson, Kaylin, Thatcher, Andrew, Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Pal, Nikhil R., Advisory Editor, Bello Perez, Rafael, Advisory Editor, Corchado, Emilio S., Advisory Editor, Hagras, Hani, Advisory Editor, Kóczy, László T., Advisory Editor, Kreinovich, Vladik, Advisory Editor, Lin, Chin-Teng, Advisory Editor, Lu, Jie, Advisory Editor, Melin, Patricia, Advisory Editor, Nedjah, Nadia, Advisory Editor, Nguyen, Ngoc Thanh, Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, Bagnara, Sebastiano, editor, Tartaglia, Riccardo, editor, Albolino, Sara, editor, Alexander, Thomas, editor, and Fujita, Yushi, editor

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2019
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20. State of science: refitting the human to nature.

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Richardson, Miles and Thatcher, Andrew

Subjects
NATURE, ERGONOMICS, CONSERVATION of natural resources, SCIENCE, COMPASSION, SUSTAINABILITY, ECOSYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGY, HUMAN body, COGNITION
Abstract

Environmental institutions are realising that the human-nature relationship is a tangible target for a sustainable future. Societal change of that relationship is a challenge involving modifications to both systems and human behaviours. We argue that as Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) focusses on relationships, interfaces and systems it is well placed to contribute. After introducing the state of HFE and nature connectedness science an analysis of areas of HFE and human-nature connectedness themes is used to consider current work and future opportunities. We conclude that despite decades-old calls to action, HFE is embedded in a dated paradigm and has had little positive contribution to the human-nature relationship. However, HFE is well placed to create sustainable communities, designed to create a new relationship with nature. To do this, HFE needs to recognise that it should move on from solely fitting the task to the human, to refitting the human to nature. Practitioner Summary: A more sustainable human-nature relationship can be achieved through applying HFE approaches. HFE expertise in human characteristics, systems, people and technology can be applied at differing scales with various social-economic and technical factors to address key themes in our failing relationship with nature. Abbreviations: HFE: Human Factors and Ergonomics; IPBES: Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services; STAMP: System-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes; CWA: Cognitive Work Analysis; NET-HARMS: NETworked Hazard Analysis and Risk Management System; NbS: Nature-based System [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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29. Designing a greywater treatment system in a highly adaptive urban environment: an ergonomics and human factors observational analysis

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Davy, Jonathan, Todd, Andrew, Metson, Genevieve S., Thatcher, Andrew, Davy, Jonathan, Todd, Andrew, Metson, Genevieve S., and Thatcher, Andrew

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Unplanned, high-density settlements in low-middle income countries often lack functional wastewater management systems. Nature-based solutions, such as constructed wetlands, are an option for the treatment of greywater, provided they are used by and useful to the community. We explored the effectiveness of iterative design for two pilot constructed wetlands in an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. Using ergonomics and human factors (E/HF) design approaches, this study evaluated the usability and postural risks associated with interactions with the constructed wetlands to motivate (and evaluate) design changes to increase use and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal pain. An elevated work area reduced musculoskeletal risks and a larger work area allowed more users at one time. The raised work areas provided other benefits such as stormwater and sewerage protection. The value of E/HF as part of a broader transdisciplinary team was demonstrated by embedding the design in the activities of the community.

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2023
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38. Water scarcity and alternative water sources in South Africa: can information provision shift perceptions?

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Prins, Fransiscus Xaverius, Etale, Anita, Ablo, Austin Dziwornu, and Thatcher, Andrew

Subjects
WATER shortages, WATER restrictions, PERCEPTION (Philosophy), WATER harvesting, CITIES & towns, WATER reuse, SEWAGE
Abstract

Consumer perceptions are key to the success of strategies to address water scarcity. A decision pathway survey was used to investigate attitudes amongst South Africans (N = 668) in urban areas towards four alternative water sources. Results showed that storm and rainwater harvesting was the most (49.7%), and reclaimed wastewater the least acceptable options (15.7%). Direct potable reuse was the most supported alternative (26.6%), followed by indirect potable reuse (22.2%), reuse with additional piping (18.3%), direct non-potable reuse (8.3%), and indirect non-potable reuse (6.8%). Importantly, information provision led to a >66% increase in reclaimed wastewater acceptance amongst those initially opposed to it. In contrast, support for desalinated water and water restrictions decreased. Information provision also led to greater acceptance for direct relative to indirect reuse in situations of severe water scarcity. Together, the data suggest a role for information in influencing attitudes towards alternative water sources amongst consumers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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41. Perceptions of Facebook Privacy and Career Impression Management

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Pilcer, Danielle, Thatcher, Andrew, Hutchison, David, editor, Kanade, Takeo, editor, Kittler, Josef, editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., editor, Mattern, Friedemann, editor, Mitchell, John C., editor, Naor, Moni, editor, Nierstrasz, Oscar, editor, Pandu Rangan, C., editor, Steffen, Bernhard, editor, Sudan, Madhu, editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, editor, Tygar, Doug, editor, Vardi, Moshe Y., editor, Weikum, Gerhard, editor, Kotzé, Paula, editor, Marsden, Gary, editor, Lindgaard, Gitte, editor, Wesson, Janet, editor, and Winckler, Marco, editor

Published
2013
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42. Modelling Social Cognitive Theory to Explain Software Piracy Intention

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Garbharran, Ameetha, Thatcher, Andrew, Hutchison, David, Series editor, Kanade, Takeo, Series editor, Kittler, Josef, Series editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., Series editor, Mattern, Friedemann, Series editor, Mitchell, John C., Series editor, Naor, Moni, Series editor, Nierstrasz, Oscar, Series editor, Pandu Rangan, C., Series editor, Steffen, Bernhard, Series editor, Sudan, Madhu, Series editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, Series editor, Tygar, Doug, Series editor, Vardi, Moshe Y., Series editor, Weikum, Gerhard, Series editor, Smith, Michael J., editor, and Salvendy, Gavriel, editor

Published
2011
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43. Mental Models: Have Users’ Mental Models of Web Search Engines Improved in the Last Ten Years?

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Mlilo, Sifiso, Thatcher, Andrew, Hutchison, David, Series editor, Kanade, Takeo, Series editor, Kittler, Josef, Series editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., Series editor, Mattern, Friedemann, Series editor, Mitchell, John C., Series editor, Naor, Moni, Series editor, Nierstrasz, Oscar, Series editor, Pandu Rangan, C., Series editor, Steffen, Bernhard, Series editor, Sudan, Madhu, Series editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, Series editor, Tygar, Doug, Series editor, Vardi, Moshe Y., Series editor, Weikum, Gerhard, Series editor, Goebel, Randy, editor, Siekmann, Jörg, editor, Wahlster, Wolfgang, editor, and Harris, Don, editor

Published
2011
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46. Problematic Internet Use in South African Information Technology Workers

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Thatcher, Andrew, Wretschko, Gisela, Fisher, James, Hutchison, David, editor, Kanade, Takeo, editor, Kittler, Josef, editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., editor, Mattern, Friedemann, editor, Mitchell, John C., editor, Naor, Moni, editor, Nierstrasz, Oscar, editor, Pandu Rangan, C., editor, Steffen, Bernhard, editor, Sudan, Madhu, editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, editor, Tygar, Doug, editor, Vardi, Moshe Y., editor, Weikum, Gerhard, editor, and Dainoff, Marvin J., editor

Published
2007
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47. Performance Monitoring, Supervisory Support, and Job Characteristics and Their Impact on Employee Well-Being Amongst Four Samples of Call Centre Agents in South Africa

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Fisher, James, Miller, Karen, Thatcher, Andrew, Hutchison, David, editor, Kanade, Takeo, editor, Kittler, Josef, editor, Kleinberg, Jon M., editor, Mattern, Friedemann, editor, Mitchell, John C., editor, Naor, Moni, editor, Nierstrasz, Oscar, editor, Pandu Rangan, C., editor, Steffen, Bernhard, editor, Sudan, Madhu, editor, Terzopoulos, Demetri, editor, Tygar, Doug, editor, Vardi, Moshe Y., editor, Weikum, Gerhard, editor, and Dainoff, Marvin J., editor

Published
2007
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