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Commercial Aircrafts" aimed to propose a simulated design of a modernized seatbelt using a
four-point harness. Furthermore, it aimed to reduce the risk of seat belt syndrome-related
injuries and fractures, thereby increasing passenger safety on commercial aircraft. The research
was quantitative in nature, with a descriptive and experimental research design. In accordance
with this, it used a survey questionnaire as its primary data collection tool, with a total of fifty (50)
respondents chosen through stratified random sampling, consisting of twenty-five (25) industrial
engineers and twenty-five (25) airplane passengers. To analyze and interpret the data, the
researchers used statistical tools such as frequency distribution, ranking, weighted mean,
standard deviation, composite mean, and t-test. On the other hand, the survey revealed that the
majority of respondents, both industrial engineers and airplane travelers, agreed that the
research product fulfilled its expected capability to work for users and safeguard passengers.
The researchers noted that the null hypothesis failed to be rejected, resulting in no significant
difference in the perception of industrial engineers and airplane travelers regarding the
functionality, comfort, and safety of the modernized seatbelt. However, based on the data
gathered and analyzed, the concepts and processes involved in the conceptualization of the
seatbelt’s design were discovered to have contributed to its functionality, comfort, and safety,
respectively. It contributed to and simplified its design, resulting in an accumulation of reliable
data for the improvement of the product. Furthermore, the results and conclusion revealed that
the study proved to be effective. However, improvements and modifiable features could have
enhanced the product to its full potential. |
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