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Fig. 3.2 Screenshot showing a recent example of a logistics software package. It shows a
“Home/Welcome” page.
Source: University College London.

3.4.2.1 Logistics software
A comprehensive set of software is needed for subject registration, subject selection,
the life style questionnaire, and uploading of the body scan and other data collected
and tracking statistics (see Fig. 3.2).

3.4.2.2 Subject registration
One of the aims of encouraging online registration is that subject details can be
processed and their details checked against the recruitment frame. This check enables
the acceptance or rejection of a subject according to the numbers required for each
age/gender/region (see example in Table 3.3). If a subject is accepted, a bar code could
be issued and appointments for visits to venues agreed well in advance of the data
collection program (i.e., details needed for recruitment selection—age; gender; eth-
nicity; key measurements—height, weight, chest/bust, waist, and hip; location; and
contact details). In addition, information for subjects related to the project (ethical
papers, confidentiality agreement, a comprehensive description of 3-D body scanning,
data collection process, and preparation for scanning) could all be accessed and, where
necessary, processed prior to appointment.

3.4.2.3 Life style questionnaire
Life style questionnaires would normally be designed and tested in conjunction with
the marketing departments of the commercial partners. They also tend to be gender-
specific (and, in the case of children’s study, age-specific). A questionnaire would