Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Maxi Rahn, Samuel Tomczyk, Nathalie Schopp, Silke Schmidt
Summary: This study examined how risk appraisal and individual characteristics influence the intention to comply with warning messages regarding different types of hazards. The results showed that factors influencing compliance varied for different hazard types, with risk appraisal playing a marginal role in compliance. Further research is needed to explore the impact of sociodemographic factors and intermediary variables on compliance with warning messages.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Telecommunications
Osama S. Faragallah, Hala S. El-sayed, Mohamed G. El-Mashed
Summary: This paper proposes a hybrid precoding scheme for high speed railway scenarios, which constructs amplitude and phase beam matrices using the data from mobile station locations, improving the quality of mobile service under high mobility.
TRANSACTIONS ON EMERGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Greenberg
Summary: This introductory article describes a multistep process for communicating complex information from the perspective of the communicator. It suggests three premises grounded in the literature and practice, and presents a step-by-step communication planning process that has been used in the field. The article aims to share experiences and best practices on risk communication, especially in the context of nuclear-related issues.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Aqdas Malik, M. Laeeq Khan, Anabel Quan-Haase
Summary: Health organizations have effectively utilized Instagram for communication and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, with CDC and WHO being the most active. Posts mainly focused on personal preventive measures, general advice, gratitude, and resilience, with high engagement observed for posts featuring celebrities, clarifications, and infographics. There is significant potential for health organizations to combat misinformation on social media by providing accurate information and serving as a fact-check for false information.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chen Chen, Yong Niu, Bo Ai, Ruisi He, Zhu Han, Zhangdui Zhong, Ning Wang, Xiang Su
Summary: This paper proposes a solution to provide mm-wave communication services in future smart high-speed railway systems using intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) technology. By deploying IRS and designing optimization algorithms, system capacity can be improved, and the issues of communication interruption and frequent handovers caused by high-speed trains and complex environments can be addressed.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Emily S. Kinsky, Li Chen, Kristina Drumheller
Summary: This study analyzed FEMA's national and regional Twitter account posts during the 2017 hurricane season and found that FEMA continually provided information and utilized various Twitter features to assist the affected public. Differences were identified in the content of FEMA's national and regional accounts, and the tweet content changed as the season progressed.
PUBLIC RELATIONS REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Amitangshu Pal, Filippo Campagnaro, Khadija Ashraf, Md Rashed Rahman, Ashwin Ashok, Hongzhi Guo
Summary: Sensing and communication technology has been used successfully in various event monitoring applications over the last two decades, especially in places where long-term manual monitoring is infeasible. However, the major applicability of this technology was mostly limited to terrestrial environments. On the other hand, underwater wireless sensor networks (UWSNs) opens a new space for the remote monitoring of underwater species and faunas, along with communicating with underwater vehicles, submarines, and so on. However, as opposed to terrestrial radio communication, underwater environment brings new challenges for reliable communication due to the high conductivity of the aqueous medium which leads to major signal absorption. In this paper, we provide a detailed technical overview of different underwater communication technologies, namely acoustic, magnetic, and visual light, along with their potentials and challenges in submarine environments. Detailed comparison among these technologies have also been laid out along with their pros and cons using real experimental results.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON SENSOR NETWORKS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Julie L. Demuth, Jamie Vickery, Heather Lazrus, Jen Henderson, Rebecca E. Morss, Kevin D. Ash
Summary: The weather community is interested in whether people comply with tornado warnings. This study examines people’s risk assessment and response during real-world tornado threats. Contrary to the belief of a complacent public, the study found that people actively manage their risk but face limitations in finding safe places for shelter.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ronald Raulefs, Miguel A. Bellido-Manganell, Armin Dammann, Michael Walter, Wei Wang
Summary: This paper presents a geometric stochastic channel model for analyzing maritime communication and navigation services. The model is validated through channel measurements and a software tool is developed to integrate and analyze the measurements. The main challenges in maritime communication lie in the dynamic nature of the sea surface and the complexity of signal propagation. By accounting for the impact of sea conditions on antenna height, the model offers a robust framework for studying and optimizing marine communication systems.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tianqi Mao, Zhaocheng Wang
Summary: Terahertz wireless communication technology promises ultra-high-rate transmission up to Terabit per second, but hardware imperfections such as phase noise and nonlinearity of power amplifier cannot be overlooked. A novel pilot design strategy based on index modulation is proposed to address this issue, coupled with a turbo receiving algorithm for improved detection of pilot indices and channel estimation. Both analytical and simulation results validate the enhancement in bit-error rate performance and channel estimation accuracy achieved by the proposed schemes, while also increasing spectral efficiency compared to traditional methods.
IEEE JOURNAL ON SELECTED AREAS IN COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Telecommunications
Hao Ye, Geoffrey Ye Li, Biing-Hwang Juang
Summary: This article introduces two end-to-end communication system frameworks for frequency-selective channels and MIMO channels, using deep neural networks to replace traditional modules and achieving performance improvements. The transmitter DNN learns to transform input data to adapt to different channel conditions, while the receiver consists of two DNN modules for channel information extraction and data recovery.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COGNITIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Paa Kwesi Esubonteng, Roberto Rojas-Cessa
Summary: Drones equipped with communications equipment can provide network connectivity for stranded users and first responders in disaster-struck areas. The adoption of non-direct line-of-sight free-space optical communications can significantly reduce energy consumption and provide larger coverage.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Madeleine Thomas, Celine Klemm, Brett Hutchins, Stefan Kaufman
Summary: The study found that emergency risk communication (ERC) practitioners consider multiple factors, including personal, organizational, and contextual aspects, as very important in their sensemaking process during smoke events. However, due to the time-limited nature of emergencies, practitioners are forced to prioritize certain factors, prioritizing their own knowledge and the knowledge of other practitioners. This highlights the multidimensional nature of emergency smoke events and provides insights for future research and practice.
Article
Remote Sensing
Mahdi Keykhaei, Najmeh Neysani Samany, Mohammadreza Jelokhani-Niaraki, Sisi Zlatanova
Summary: Earthquake is a disastrous natural hazard that threatens cities worldwide. Researchers propose a Situation-Aware Emergency Evacuation (SAEE) model that provides timely and reliable information to help decision-makers and evacuees make the right decisions. By using a hybrid approach of a Fuzzy Inference System and Deep Long Short-Term Memory algorithm, the model can reduce evacuation time and save lives.
GEO-SPATIAL INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public Administration
Brittany Haupt
Summary: As emergency management evolves to support safe growth and development for communities, the role and responsibilities of government become complex. Issues with communication uncovered the need for managers' understanding, and this paper examines crisis communication strategies and their impact. Results show the importance for emergency managers to adapt crisis communication strategies to local needs and crisis types, with practical recommendations provided.
JOURNAL OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Letter
Anesthesiology
J. R. Edworthy, J. D. Edworthy
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Zoe Brown, Judy Edworthy, J. Robert Sneyd, Joseph Schlesinger
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Judy Edworthy, Scott Reid, Katie Peel, Samantha Lock, Jessica Williams, Chloe Newbury, Joseph Foster, Martin Farrington
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
E. Hellier, J. Edworthy, L. Newbold, K. Titchener, M. Tucker, E. Gabe-Thomas
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2014)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Judy Edworthy, Rebecca Page, Andrea Hibbard, Sean Kyle, Paul Ratnage, Suzanne Claydon
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2014)
Editorial Material
Nursing
Lilly M. Guardia-LaBar, Elizabeth Ann Scruth, Judy Edworthy, Anne M. Foss-Durant, Daniel Hunter Burgoon
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
(2014)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Judy Edworthy, Christina Meredith, Elizabeth Hellier, David Rose
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Judy Edworthy, Elizabeth Hellier, Kirsteen Titchener, Anjum Naweed, Richard Roels
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS
(2011)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Judy Reed Edworthy, Cassie J. Parker, Emily V. Martin
Summary: The experiment showed that auditory icon alarms outperformed tonal alarms in terms of accuracy in clinical environments, adding to the growing evidence supporting the use of auditory icon alarms.
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alexandra L. Bruder, Clayton D. Rothwell, Laura Fuhr, Matthew S. Shotwell, Judy Reed Edworthy, Joseph J. Schlesinger
Summary: This study found that using informative auditory icon alarms can provide multitasking benefits in high-consequence industries such as healthcare. Compared to conventional alarms, the icon alarms performed similarly at lower signal-to-noise ratios, increased the likelihood of correctly addressing vigilance tasks, and improved speech perception in the presence of attention-diverting stimuli.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Ergonomics
Judy Reed Edworthy, Richard R. McNeer, Christopher L. Bennett, Roman Dudaryk, Sine J. P. McDougall, Joseph J. Schlesinger, Matthew L. Bolton, Jonathan D. Reed Edworthy, Elif Ozcan, Andrew D. Boyd, Scott K. J. Reid, Michael F. Rayo, Melanie C. Wright, David Osborn
ERGONOMICS IN DESIGN
(2018)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
E. Hellier, M. Tucker, L. Newbold, J. Edworthy, J. Griffin, N. Coulson
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2012)
Article
Music
Jonathan J. Rolison, Judy Edworthy
Article
Psychology, Applied
E. Hellier, A. Naweed, G. Walker, P. Husband, J. Edworthy
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART F-TRAFFIC PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR
(2011)
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)