Article
Social Issues
Sergio Barta, Carlos Flavian, Raquel Gurrea
Summary: The study found that including hedonic elements in the design of web pages on PCs is important, while apps should facilitate concentration and encourage users' time distortion to reach the flow state.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Judith Mueller-Maatsch, Saskia M. van Ruth
Summary: This review discusses miniaturised technologies, commercially available devices, and device applications for food authentication or measurement. Handheld devices predominantly target plant products, utilizing various spectroscopy, imaging, and sensor array technologies. However, the practical use of these applications is still in the early stages, with a focus needed on data sharing and calibration transfers.
Article
Optics
Andreas Stoll, Kalaga Madhav, Martin M. Roth
Summary: This study presents experimental research on custom-developed arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG) on a silica platform for near-infrared astronomy spectroscopic applications. The evaluation of spectral characteristics and imaging properties highlights phase error control, birefringence control, and aberration suppression as key areas for future research in high-resolution AWG-based spectroscopy in astronomy.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Qinpei Zhao, Lingjun Fan, Yinjia Zhang, Jiangfeng Li, Yang Shi, Weixiong Rao, Xiang Liu
Summary: Learning web user embedding based on interaction data in the context of taxonomy is a way of studying the correlation between two web users. Such user embedding is important for further user analysis.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xinyi Wei, Stephanie Lam, Benjamin M. Bohrer, Bethany Uttaro, Oscar Lopez-Campos, Nuria Prieto, Ivy L. Larsen, Manuel Juarez
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of different low-cost instruments in measuring pork colour compared to Minolta spectrophotometers and industry standards. Hand-held devices showed similar performance on colour coordinates, with Nix Pro II and Spectro 1 Pro having more variability compared to Minolta. The correlation coefficients between Nix and Spectro devices and subjective standards were slightly higher than Minolta.
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Majid Nasirinejad, Derek Reilly
Summary: Mobile Focus+Context (mF+C) involves using a handheld device as a focus screen for content on an immersive display or mobile projector. In this study, three techniques for linking focus and context were compared, and it was found that all techniques were able to mitigate poor projection quality and performed similarly in terms of time and precision. However, the effectiveness of each technique depended on the task type.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Hae Heo, Dong-Soo Choi, Do Eun Kim, Sang-Youn Kim
Summary: This study introduces an electroactive and soft vibrotactile actuator based on a dielectric elastomer, which generates strong vibrations to stimulate human mechanoreceptors by utilizing electrostatic force and elastic force of the dielectric elastomer. Experimental results demonstrate that this actuator can create various haptic sensations over a wide frequency range.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Filippo Aleotti, Giulio Zaccaroni, Luca Bartolomei, Matteo Poggi, Fabio Tosi, Stefano Mattoccia
Summary: This paper investigates the importance of depth perception for real-world applications, as well as the challenges and solutions for monocular depth estimation methods. The study shows that adopting appropriate network design and training strategies can effectively address issues related to deploying monocular depth estimation methods on handheld devices.
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Yutao Tang, Yue Li, Qun Li, Kun Sun, Haining Wang, Zhengrui Qin
Summary: This paper aims to integrate mobile devices and more powerful desktops or smart TVs into one computing platform to enhance user experience. The authors developed a new user-centric paradigm called AESIP, which can transparently inject sensing data into a powerful stationary device using mobile devices' advantages. By implementing a prototype of AESIP and conducting performance evaluation and user studies, the feasibility and benefits of AESIP were verified.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Nadine Dussel, Reinhard Fuchs, Andreas W. Reske, Thomas Neumuth
Summary: This study presents and evaluates a method for 3D model generation of the thorax and attached electrodes based on handheld video footage. By automating the reconstruction and localization of electrodes, it addresses the issue of discrepancies between model and patient in terms of body shape and electrode position.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED RADIOLOGY AND SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hongkyun Kwon, Sangjin Lee, Doowon Jeong
Summary: This study introduces a user profiling method called EPBP, which predicts user characteristics by analyzing non-volatile data on digital devices, including user tendencies and impacts. The research aims to generate user profiles, differentiate between users through similarity analysis, and conduct clustering and anomaly detection through real case studies.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hongkyun Kwon, Sangjin Lee, Doowon Jeong
Summary: User profiling in digital forensics aims to predict user characteristics from digital evidence extracted from devices, with previous research focusing on specific applications, devices, or operating systems. The EPBP model introduced in this paper analyzes non-volatile data to generate user profiles and differentiate between users through similarity analysis. Real case studies are also presented to demonstrate clustering and anomaly detection methods.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andrea Duminuco, Alessandra Cupri, Rosario Massimino, Salvatore Leotta, Giulio Antonio Milone, Bruno Garibaldi, Giulia Giuffrida, Orazio Garretto, Giuseppe Milone
Summary: A study was conducted to validate the use of portable ultrasound devices in hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The results showed a close correlation and substantial agreement between the conventional and handheld ultrasound devices in measuring various parameters, which can assist in the diagnosis of sinusoidal obstruction syndrome/veno-occlusive disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Aniko Simon, Xinyu Qiu, Nikolett Selmeczi-Kovacs, Ildiko Feher, Gabriella Alexi, Peter A. Kara
Summary: This paper presents four research efforts on the user manuals of smart wearable devices, addressing various influence factors, user behavior, and the impact of the device on user manual engagement. The study classified participants into regular users, professional users, and technical writers, and analyzed their responses to questionnaire-based research efforts. The results indicate that user experience and device complexity significantly influence user manual engagement for regular users, and highlight differences in preference and search-related tasks between regular users and technical writers.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
David Glanville, Anastasia Hutchinson, Damien Khaw
Summary: This study reviewed the use of mobile health apps in nursing clinical decision-making. The findings suggest that mobile health apps have a positive impact on nursing decisions, care quality, and acceptance. However, more research is needed to determine the true potential of these apps in optimizing acute nursing care.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Reuben F. Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Angela B. Cannon, Rebecca Vander Linde
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Eboni Smith, V. Reuben F. Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Harish Chander, Brian K. Smith
Summary: Logistics and operations managers are constantly seeking ways to enhance order picking operations. While the use of head mounted display solutions has shown significant improvement in the logistics industry, further research is needed to explore ways to increase the product lifecycle of such devices. Despite the participants' preference for side weighted arrangement for comfort, there is still room for improvement in the comfort level of smart glasses used in logistical tasks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charles Freeman, Reuben Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Catherine Black, David Saucier, Jaime Rickert, John Wilson, Sarah Ashley Bealor, Madison Ratledge, Sydney Fava, Brian Smith, Charlie Waggoner, Courtney Taylor, Abigail Nichols, Gregory Skaggs, Thomas Callans
Summary: The study aims to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the new methods for testing filtration efficiency of masks outlined by ASTM International, finding that most consumer non-medical fabric masks do not meet the minimum standards. Using non-medical fabric masks as the sole mitigation strategy may not be as effective as previously reported. Standardizing and regulating the non-medical fabric mask market is necessary to ensure adequate protection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
David N. Saucier, Samaneh Davarzani, Reuben F. Burch V, Harish Chander, Lesley Strawderman, Charles Freeman, Logan Ogden, Adam Petway, Aaron Duvall, Collin Crane, Anthony Piroli
Summary: The study investigated the use of Strive Sense3 smart compression shorts to measure external and muscle load in basketball, finding significant differences between training and game sessions, particularly for players in different positions. Measuring muscle activation provides additional information to differentiate the demands of players during training and competition.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Eboni S. Gaddis, Reuben F. Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Harish Chander, Brian K. Smith, Charles Freeman, Courtney Taylor
Summary: This study compares the productivity, comfort, and discomfort of different scanning devices in standard material handling tasks. The results show that the ring scanner is the most productive, while smart glasses are both uncomfortable and not very productive.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charles Freeman, Reuben Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Catherine Black, David Saucier, Jaime Rickert, John Wilson, Holli Seitz, Jeffrey Stull
Summary: The study compared masks in terms of filtration efficiency, differential pressure, and leakage and found that surgical and N95 respirators had significantly higher filtration efficiency and differential pressure. Leakage was identified as a significant factor in mask efficiency. Masks with higher weight and thicker fabric showed greater filtration efficiency. These findings have important implications for communication and education in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and respiratory illnesses, particularly the differences between sealed and unsealed masks.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Farjana Nur, Dean Harrison, Shuchisnigdha Deb, Reuben F. Burch, Lesley Strawderman
Summary: This study examined relationships and morale levels between employees and supervisors in a large service industry, finding that poor employee morale and negative attitudes towards their jobs were prevalent. Factors influencing morale included low pay, lack of motivation, understaffing, high physical workload, and poor supervision. Recommendations for interventions to improve existing conditions were made, such as increasing employee-supervisor interaction and offering non-monetary benefits.
COGENT ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jennifer Easley, Lesley Strawderman, Kari Babski-Reeves, Stanley Bullington, Brian Smith
Summary: The concept of 'excellence' in higher education institutions remains ambiguous, leading to the reliance on university rankings as proxies for quality and excellence. A survey of upper administrators in public four-year higher education institutions in the US revealed that they place a high importance on graduation and retention rates as indicators of quality. However, these quality factors do not completely align with the methodologies used in popular university rankings such as the US News and World Report, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings.
QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Industrial
Reuben F. Burch, Lesley Strawderman, Anthony Piroli, Harish Chander, Wenmeng Tian, Fredrick Murphy
ADVANCES IN SOCIAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS
(2020)
Article
Transportation
Md Mahmudur Rahman, Shuchisnigdha Deb, Lesley Strawderman, Brian Smith, Reuben Burch
Article
Psychology, Applied
Md Mahmudur Rahman, Shuchisnigdha Deb, Lesley Strawderman, Reuben Burch, Brian Smith
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2019)
Article
Sociology
Jeannice Louine, David C. May, Daniel W. Carruth, Cindy L. Bethel, Lesley Strawderman, John M. Usher
SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY
(2018)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Shuchisnigdha Deb, Lesley J. Strawderman, Daniel W. Carruth
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Marc Banghart, Kari Babski-Reeves, Linkan Bian, Lesley Strawderman
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AVIATION AERONAUTICS AND AEROSPACE
(2018)
Article
Transportation
Lesley Strawderman, Katherine King, Daniel Carruth
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION SAFETY & SECURITY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Itay Coifman, Rodger Kram, Raziel Riemer
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the metabolic cost of running with additional leg mass. The results showed that for every 1000 g of added mass per leg, gross metabolic power increased by approximately 16% (foot) and 11% (shank) for females, which was slightly greater than the 11% and 8% increases for males, respectively. For thigh loading, metabolic power only increased by 4% per 1000 g in both sexes.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Itay Coifman, Rodger Kram, Raziel Riemer
Summary: The study analyzed the biomechanical response to running with added leg mass, finding that joint moments and powers were dramatically affected, particularly during the swing phase. However, kinematic changes were only moderate. These findings have implications for shoe designs, individuals using added leg mass for running or strength training, and the design of wearable devices.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Wenxiu Yang, Tingshu Chen, Renke He, Richard Goossens, Toon Huysmans
Summary: This study collected autonomic response data (heart rate and skin conductance) from 30 landmarks in the head, neck, and face of 31 participants experiencing pressure discomfort and pain. The results showed that pressure stimulation can change heart rate and skin conductance, with skin conductance being more useful in assessing pressure discomfort and possessing a faster arousal rate. There were gender differences in subjective pressure thresholds and autonomic responses, but no linear correlation between them. This study has significant implications for resolving ergonomic issues associated with head-related products.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kai Huang, Guozhu Jia, Qun Wang, Yingjie Cai, Zhenyu Zhong, Zeyu Jiao
Summary: In the era of Industry 5.0, human-centered smart manufacturing (HSM) has emphasized the role of humans in collaboration with machines. This study proposes a method that combines deep learning-based 3D pose reconstruction with rapid entire body assessment (REBA) to assess the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in HSM. The proposed method improves the accuracy of risk assessment by introducing weights between different risk levels, leading to a precision rate of 99.31% in experiments conducted on an automobile production line.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jan Healey, Sue Hignett, Diane Gyi
Summary: This study explores the delivery of home care in England and examines the barriers that impact worker performance and whether these barriers affect the quality and safety of care. The findings highlight the importance of an Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) systems perspective in understanding and improving home care.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Jule Bessler-Etten, Leendert Schaake, Jaap H. Buurke, Gerdienke B. Prange-Lasonder
Summary: This article investigates the development of discomfort caused by repetitive and prolonged forces exerted through a rigid cuff. The study found that repetitive force application triggers discomfort but generally does not result in pain and there are no significant differences between different repetitive loading patterns. The design and use of exoskeletons should consider comfort thresholds specific to prolonged repetitive loading.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
S. Thuillard, L. Audergon, T. Kotalova, A. Sonderegger, J. Sauer
Summary: This study compared the effects of human-induced and machine-induced social stress on task performance and subjective state. The results showed that social stress did not directly affect performance, affect, or self-esteem, but human-induced social stress impaired perceived justice.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Stephen Dooley, Sunwook Kim, Maury A. Nussbaum, Michael L. Madigan
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of arm- and back-support exoskeletons on reactive balance after slip-like and trip-like perturbations on a treadmill. The study found that the exoskeletons did not significantly increase the probability of failed recovery after the perturbations, but did make balance recovery more challenging. Reactive balance differed when wearing different types and activation states of exoskeletons.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Eirini Balta, Andreas Psarrakis, Argiro Vatakis
Summary: Research has shown that mental workload modulates time perception, making timing behavior a reliable index of cognitive demand. This study tested the timing behavior of air traffic controllers in a real aviation environment under different levels of cognitive load. Results showed significant overestimation of time intervals during the high-load landing phase and greater overestimation when landing two helicopters compared to one.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kremer Lisanne, Gehrmann Jonathan, Rohrig Rainer, Breil Bernhard
Summary: This study aims to investigate whether eye movement measures are suitable for measuring mental workload in healthcare settings. The results indicate significant differences in both objective and subjective workload measures across different task levels. Additionally, there are indications of overload and fatigue in pupil data.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
John Kang, Stephanie C. Payne, Farzan Sasangohar, Ranjana K. Mehta
Summary: This exploratory longitudinal field study aimed to examine the changes in subjective, performance-based, and physiological fatigue measures over time across different shift types in offshore environments. The findings revealed that workers' performances on the psychomotor vigilance test deteriorated over time across all shift types. The study also found correlations between different multimodal fatigue measures.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hayoung Jung, Wonsup Lee, Sujin Moon, Heecheon You
Summary: This study measured 12 palmar dimensions to analyze the impact of wrist posture on hand size changes during power grip. The findings showed that hand dimensions decreased significantly during grip, with wrist posture and finger position also exerting significant effects on hand size.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ido Morag, Avi Parush
Summary: This study indicates that there is a relationship between gender and wayfinding performance, and verbal instructions can influence this relationship. Male participants perform better in terms of accuracy and speed in wayfinding, while females rely more on specific routes. Additionally, applying survey knowledge to females may improve their indoor wayfinding ability.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Junfeng Ma, Yu Wang, Sayali Joshi, Haifeng Wang, Carlton Young, Adam Pervez, Yingge Qu, Shey Washburn
Summary: The U.S. is facing a national nurse shortage, and the application of immersive Virtual Reality technology in nursing education is not fully understood. This study explored the effectiveness and efficacy of immersive Virtual Reality nursing education through a comparative pilot study, and the results showed that the method performed well in terms of effectiveness and efficacy.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
N. Zhang, M. Fard, J. Xu, J. L. Davy, S. R. Robinson
Summary: Driver drowsiness is a significant factor in serious motor vehicle accidents. This study found that specific frequencies of whole-body vibration can induce driver drowsiness and impair attention and driving performance. These findings provide evidence for establishing transportation safety standards.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2024)
