Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Works Published in 2017

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2017 journal article

The effect of obesity on postural stability during a standardized lifting task

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 14(3), 180–186.

By: M. Pajoutan*, X. Xu n & L. Cavuoto*

author keywords: Balance; body mass index (BMI); center of pressure; lifting
MeSH headings : Body Mass Index; Ergonomics; Humans; Lifting; Male; Obesity / physiopathology; Postural Balance / physiology; Weight-Bearing / physiology; Young Adult
TL;DR: The results suggest that obesity, as measured by body mass index, does not impair balance control in healthy young males when lifting load is relative to the capacity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 25, 2020

2017 journal article

A survey of semiconductor supply chain models part III: master planning, production planning, and demand fulfilment

International Journal of Production Research, 56(13), 4565–4584.

author keywords: supply chain management; semiconductor industry; production planning; survey; future research
TL;DR: This paper concludes the series, discussing Master Planning, Production Planning, Demand Fulfilment, and Available to Promise (ATP) in semiconductor supply chains. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2017 journal article

A survey of semiconductor supply chain models part I: semiconductor supply chains, strategic network design, and supply chain simulation

International Journal of Production Research, 56(13), 4524–4545.

author keywords: supply chain management; semiconductor industry; production planning; survey; future research
TL;DR: The structure of semiconductor supply chains is described to provide context for the research efforts, and a classification scheme for the relevant literature is proposed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2017 journal article

An integrated measure of display clutter based on feature content, user knowledge and attention allocation factors

Ergonomics, 61(5), 682–696.

author keywords: Display clutter; eye tracking; driver behaviour; visual search; interface design
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Attention; Automobile Driving / psychology; Computer Graphics; Computer Simulation; Data Display; Female; Humans; Knowledge; Male; Middle Aged; Multivariate Analysis; Task Performance and Analysis; User-Computer Interface; Visual Perception; Workload; Young Adult
TL;DR: An integrated display data- and user knowledge-driven measure of display clutter was formulated, accounting for display data content, user knowledge states and patterns of visual attention allocation that exhibited stronger correlations with task performance than previously defined measures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020

2017 journal article

Convex Analysis and Duality over Discrete Domains

Journal of the Operations Research Society of China, 6(2), 189–247.

By: M. Adıvar* & S. Fang n

author keywords: Discrete convex analysis; Discrete Lagrangian duality; Discrete Slater's condition; Discrete strong duality; Integer programming; Integrality
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2020

2017 chapter

Differentially Private K-Skyband Query Answering Through Adaptive Spatial Decomposition

In Data and Applications Security and Privacy XXXI (pp. 142–163).

author keywords: k-skyband query; Differential privacy; Adaptive spatial decomposition
TL;DR: This paper proposes a general technique BBS-Priv, which accepts any differentially private spatial decomposition tree as input and leverages data synthesis to answer \(k\)-skyband queries privately and proposes techniques to generate a k-skyband tree over spatial data that satisfies differential privacy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Pre-clinical evaluation of the mechanical properties of a low-stiffness cement-injectable hip stem

Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, 41(8), 681–691.

By: I. Eldesouky*, O. Harrysson n, D. Marcellin-Little n, H. West n & H. El-Hofy*

MeSH headings : Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / methods; Finite Element Analysis; Humans; Prosthesis Design; Stress, Mechanical
TL;DR: The low-modulus stem tested in this study has acceptable mechanical properties and generates strain patterns in bone that appear compatible with clinical use. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Electron beam melted scaffolds for orthopedic applications

Additive Manufacturing, 17, 169–175.

author keywords: Electron beam melting; Porous structure; Reentrant; Ti6Al4V
TL;DR: A cubic scaffold is verified to withstand high compressive loads (more than 71 kN) while having an approximate pore size in the range of 0.6 mm to 0.8 mm, demonstrating its suitability for load bearing biomedical implants. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Sensor Data and Information Fusion to Construct Digital-twins Virtual Machine Tools for Cyber-physical Manufacturing

Procedia Manufacturing, 10, 1031–1042.

By: Y. Cai n, B. Starly n, P. Cohen n & Y. Lee n

author keywords: virtual machine tool; sensory data; data acquisition; information fusion; cyber-physical manufacturing; digital manufacturing
TL;DR: Techniques are discussed for deploying sensors to capture machine-specific features, and analytical techniques of data and information fusion are presented for modeling and developing “digital-twins” virtual machine tools. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020

2017 journal article

Streaming Machine Generated Data to Enable a Third-Party Ecosystem of Digital Manufacturing Apps

Procedia Manufacturing, 10, 1020–1030.

By: S. Singh n, A. Angrish n, J. Barkley, B. Starly n, Y. Lee n & P. Cohen n

author keywords: Digital Manufacturing; MTCONNECT; PostgreSQL; Digital Manufacturing Commons (DMC)
TL;DR: This proposed architecture enables an ecosystem of smart manufacturing applications to be built and deployed on the shop-floor through open-sourced software and hardware devices thereby reducing cost of manufacturing software development. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020

2017 journal article

Trends in Characteristics of Patients Listed for Liver Transplantation Will Lead to Higher Rates of Waitlist Removal Due to Clinical Deterioration

Transplantation, 101(10), 2368–2374.

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Computer Simulation; Disease Progression; End Stage Liver Disease / diagnosis; End Stage Liver Disease / mortality; End Stage Liver Disease / surgery; Female; Forecasting; Health Services Needs and Demand / trends; Healthcare Disparities / trends; Humans; Liver Transplantation / trends; Male; Middle Aged; Models, Theoretical; Needs Assessment / trends; Patient Dropouts; Process Assessment, Health Care / trends; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; Time Factors; Tissue and Organ Procurement / trends; United States / epidemiology; Waiting Lists / mortality; Young Adult
TL;DR: The liver transplant waitlist size will remain static over the next decade due to patient dropout, but Liver transplant candidates will be older, more likely to have nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and will wait for transplantation longer even when listed at a competitive MELD score. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: December 16, 2019

2017 journal article

Multilevel predictors of colorectal cancer testing modality among publicly and privately insured people turning 50

Preventive Medicine Reports, 6, 9–16.

By: S. Wheeler*, T. Kuo*, A. Meyer*, C. Martens*, K. Hassmiller Lich*, F. Tangka*, L. Richardson*, I. Hall* ...

TL;DR: Both colonoscopy and FOBT/FIT are widely used in North Carolina among insured persons newly age-eligible for screening, and the high level of FOBTs use among privately insured persons and women suggests that renewed emphasis on FOBt/F IT as a viable screening alternative to Colonoscopy may be important. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: December 15, 2019

2017 chapter

Forecasting Recipient Outcomes of Deceased Donor Livers

In Stochastic Modeling and Analytics in Healthcare Delivery Systems (pp. 189–209).

By: R. Townsley n, M. Mayorga n, A. Barritt IV & E. Orman*

Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: December 15, 2019

2017 chapter

Trends in BCI Research I: Brain-Computer Interfaces for Assessment of Patients with Locked-in Syndrome or Disorders of Consciousness

In SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (pp. 105–125).

By: C. Guger*, D. Coyle*, D. Mattia*, M. De Lucia*, L. Hochberg*, B. Edlow*, B. Peters*, B. Eddy* ...

TL;DR: Results confirm that EEG-based assessment can reveal details about patients’ remaining capabilities that can both change and extend diagnoses based on behavioral measures, and provide hope for further technical and methodological improvements through future research. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 15, 2019

2017 journal article

A flexible data schema and system architecture for the virtualization of manufacturing machines (VMM)

Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 45, 236–247.

By: A. Angrish n, B. Starly n, Y. Lee n & P. Cohen n

author keywords: Cyber-physical manufacturing; Smart manufacturing; Digital twins; MongoDB; NoSQL
TL;DR: This paper describes how streaming data can be stored in a scalable and flexible document schema based database such as MongoDB, a data store that makes up the virtual twin system that results in the virtualization of a machine resource to external factory manufacturing systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 13, 2019

2017 chapter

Chapter 36: Humanitarian Applications of Supply Chain Optimization

In Advances and Trends in Optimization with Engineering Applications (pp. 479–491).

By: M. Çelik, Ö. Ergun*, P. Keskinocak*, M. Soldner* & J. Swann*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 11, 2019

2017 journal article

Quantifying Disparities in Accessibility and Availability of Pediatric Primary Care across Multiple States with Implications for Targeted Interventions

Health Services Research, 53(3), 1458–1477.

By: M. Gentili*, P. Harati*, N. Serban*, J. O'Connor* & J. Swann*

author keywords: Spatial access; health care disparities; health policy
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data; Healthcare Disparities / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Insurance Claim Review / statistics & numerical data; Insurance, Health / statistics & numerical data; Medicaid / statistics & numerical data; Medically Underserved Area; Primary Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Private Sector; Public Sector; Rural Population / statistics & numerical data; United States; Urban Population / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: Disparities in availability are not as significant as disparities in accessibility, and both rural and urban communities are in need of improvement in accessibility to primary care for publicly insured children, although at varying levels across states. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 8, 2019

2017 conference paper

Investigating dielectric impedance spectroscopy as a non-destructive quality assessment tool for 3D cellular constructs

ASME 2017 12th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, MSEC 2017 collocated with the JSME/ASME 2017 6th International Conference on Materials and Processing, 4.

By: L. Narayanan, T. Thompson, A. Bhat, B. Starly & R. Shirwaiker

Contributors: L. Narayanan, T. Thompson, A. Bhat, B. Starly & R. Shirwaiker

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2019

2017 conference paper

Non-destructive quality assessment of 3D-biofabricated constructs using dielectric impedance spectroscopy

67th Annual Conference and Expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers 2017, 1846–1851. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85030973322&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: L. Narayanan, B. Starly & R. Shirwaiker

Contributors: L. Narayanan, B. Starly & R. Shirwaiker

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2019

2017 conference paper

Implementing discrete event simulation to improve optometry clinic operations

Proceedings - Winter Simulation Conference, 2157–2168.

By: M. Seminelli*, J. Wilson n & B. McConnell n

Contributors: M. Seminelli*, J. Wilson n & B. McConnell n

TL;DR: Six scheduling and staffing policies for the Womack Army Medical Center's Optometry Clinic were examined with a goal of increasing the daily patient throughput of the clinic with consideration to patient waiting times, and the best policy increased clinic throughput by eight patients a day. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 7, 2019

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