This paper presents a structural equation model to determine the job satisfaction and occupational health impacts concerning organizational and physical ergonomics, using (as a study) objective unionized workers from the University of Sonora, South Campus, as an educational enterprise, during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The above is a key element of an organizational sustainability framework. In fact, there exists a knowledge gap about the relationship between diverse ergonomic factors, job satisfaction, and occupational health, in the educational institution’s context. The method used was a stratified sample of workers to which a job satisfaction–occupational health questionnaire was applied, consisting of 31 items with three-dimensional variables. As a result, the overall Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was determined, 0.9028, which is considered adequate to guarantee reliability (i.e., very high magnitude). Therefore, after the structural equation model, only 12 items presented a strong correlation, with a good model fit of 0.036 based on the root mean square error of approximation, 1.09 degrees of freedom for the chi-square, 0.9 for the goodness of fit index, and a confidence level of 95%. Organizational and physical factors have positive impacts on job satisfaction with factor loads of 0.37 and 0.53, respectively, and p-values of 0.016 and 0.000, respectively. The constructs related to occupational health that are considered less important by the workers were also determined, which would imply a mitigation strategy. The results contribute to the body of knowledge concerning the ergonomic dimensions mentioned and support organizational sustainability improvements in educational institutions and other sectors.

The occupational health and safety of agricultural workers is a topic that has a direct impact on the agricultural sector worldwide. For this reason, investigations into ergonomic factors are relevant to the health and safety of agricultural workers. In this study, nine variables of the physical–ergonomic dimension were analyzed to determine which factors represent occupational risks for agricultural workers in Mayo Valley, Mexico. A sample of 200 people was considered. The sample was separated by gender and divided into groups according to age. A closed-ended survey was developed and validated to assess physical ergonomics variables using a five-level Likert scale. Using Principal Component Analysis, it was found that there are physical ergonomic variables that affect male agricultural workers more than female workers (the risk of carrying heavy objects, PE3, and the risk of performing repetitive movements, PE4). It was also found that certain physical ergonomic variables are not perceived as hazardous by agricultural workers (the risk of using inappropriate materials, PE9). In addition, various research findings are discussed to determine the implications and recommendations for improving the occupational health and safety of agricultural workers in Mayo Valley, Mexico.

As background, the COVID pandemic affected the competitiveness and sustainability of cultural and creative industries around the world. In particular, social sustainability must be promoted in a formal framework, namely, an organizational ergonomics framework. However, there are not enough results and findings in the literature in this regard. This article shows a critical review of the literature related to the problem mentioned, intending to determine the opportunities, challenges, and controvertible aspects that could support development of the cultural and creative industries. As result, the main challenges are (1) the lack of reference frameworks and informality, (2) comparative understaffing, and (3) the strengthening of the value and supply chains. The opportunities are (1) cultural and creative industries as a new key element of strategic development for regional competitiveness, (2) cohesion and social belonging, and (3) the diversity of cultural and creative expressions. Finally, regarding the application of organizational ergonomics in the cultural and creative Industries to promote social sustainability, the theoretical and practical implications, managerial implications, and future research lines are discussed. In addition, the limitations of the research are explained, clarifying that the results generated are not conclusive, but rather that they establish a starting point for research, development, and innovation (R + D + i) in support of the orange economy.

Las PYMES manufactureras del sector metalmecánico se ha convertido en uno de los principales pilares en el crecimiento económico y social en el país, que permite elevar la competitividad y la productividad no solamente en lo regional, sino en lo nacional. En el presente estudio tiene como objetivo proponer un modelo para la conocer y medir el nivel de trasferencia tecnológica en empresas Pymes del sector metalmecánica, ya que es una de las variables complejas que afecta frecuentemente en dicho sector. Con la propuesta del modelo y la indagación de otros estudios se pudiera garantizar el incremento de la mejora continua dentro de los procesos productivos, así como en sus factores internos, como en los externos.

The medical device manufacturing industry in Mexico faces a critical risk of losing competitiveness and sustainability due to its concentration on low-value-added manufacturing activities and limited integration into advanced stages of the value chain, such as R&D. This research addresses the lack of validated quantitative methodologies to identify the critical factors that promote sectoral sustainability in the national context. Through a literature review and the analysis of MCDM, a taxonomy of the problem was developed that integrates dimensions of governance, technological innovation, and human capital. The findings emphasize the need to transition toward circular economy and additive manufacturing models, supported by hybrid algorithms such as AHP, TOPSIS, and DEMATEL to mitigate uncertainty in strategic decision making. As a main result, an innovation management flow aligned with international standards and several maturity levels (TRLs, MRLs, CRLs, and PRLs) is proposed, providing a structured roadmap to scale the Mexican industry toward more-sophisticated global segments.