Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

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2015 journal article

Variability associated with assessing changes in position of a canine uncemented femoral stem prosthesis

VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 28(6), 409–416.

author keywords: Uncemented total hip replacement; stem level; variability; measurements
MeSH headings : Animals; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / veterinary; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Hip Prosthesis / veterinary; Stress, Mechanical
TL;DR: The position of a stable stem can appear different on subsequent re-evaluations, but this may be due to variability associated with inconsistency of positioning of the patient and limb. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Planned wedge size compared to achieved advancement in dogs undergoing the modified Maquet procedure

VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ORTHOPAEDICS AND TRAUMATOLOGY, 28(6), 379–384.

By: M. Kapler n, D. Marcellin-Little n & S. Roe*

author keywords: Cranial cruciate ligament; MMP; stifle; Maquet procedure
MeSH headings : Animals; Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; Biomechanical Phenomena; Dimensional Measurement Accuracy; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs / injuries; Dogs / surgery; Osteotomy / methods; Osteotomy / veterinary; Patellar Ligament / anatomy & histology; Retrospective Studies; Tibia / pathology; Tibia / surgery; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: Evaluated patellar ligament to tibial plateau angle and amount of achieved advancement in dogs that underwent the modified Maquet procedure; compare wedge sizes recommended using two different planning techniques; and evaluate anatomical factors that predict the wedge size required to obtain a 90° PL-TPA. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 conference paper

Machining force modeling of vibration-assisted nano-machining process

Proceedings of the ASME 10th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, 2015, vol 2.

By: X. Kong n, L. Zhang n, J. Dong n & P. Cohen n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Exact Detection of Information Leakage in Database Access Control

BIG DATA ANALYTICS AND KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY, Vol. 9263, pp. 403–415.

author keywords: Privacy and security in cloud intelligence; Data exchange
TL;DR: Managing fine-grained access control in software is rather challenging and if access is not configured carefully, information leakage may happen: Users may infer sensitive information through the data explicitly accessible to them in centralized systems or in the cloud. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 conference paper

Determining query readiness for structured data

Big data analytics and knowledge discovery, 9263, 3–14.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Automatic part localization in a CNC machine coordinate system by means of 3D scans

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 81(5-8), 1127–1138.

author keywords: 3D Scanning; Finish machining; Localization; Registration; Fiducial feature
TL;DR: The initial performance evaluation of the system indicates that it is capable of successfully registering surfaces to the machine coordinate system with accuracy in line with the scanner performance specification. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Influence of defects on mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4 V components produced by selective laser melting and electron beam melting

MATERIALS & DESIGN, 86, 545–554.

By: H. Gong*, K. Rafi, H. Gu n, G. Ram*, T. Starr* & B. Stucker

author keywords: Additive manufacturing; Selective laser melting; Electron beam melting; Ti-6Al-4 V; Defects; Mechanical properties
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

A diagnostic expert system for the dyeing of protein fibres

COLORATION TECHNOLOGY, 131(5), 389–395.

By: W. Sawatwarakul n, J. Joines n & R. Shamey n

TL;DR: The design and development of a diagnostic expert system for the dyeing of protein fibres is reported, designed to aid in the identification of root causes of problems with a view to enabling users to arrive quickly at remedial solutions. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Predicting Liver Transplant Capacity Using Discrete Event Simulation

MEDICAL DECISION MAKING, 35(6), 784–796.

author keywords: liver transplantation; organ donors; forecast; simulation
MeSH headings : Computer Simulation; Forecasting; Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data; Health Services Accessibility / trends; Health Services Needs and Demand / statistics & numerical data; Health Services Needs and Demand / trends; Humans; Liver Transplantation / statistics & numerical data; Liver Transplantation / trends; Tissue Donors / supply & distribution; Tissue Survival; United States; Waiting Lists
TL;DR: A discrete event simulation model informed by current donor characteristics to predict future LT trends through the year 2030 can be used to develop policy interventions to prevent a further decline in this lifesaving therapy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Machine Learning Approaches for Early DRG Classification and Resource Allocation

INFORMS JOURNAL ON COMPUTING, 27(4), 718–734.

author keywords: machine learning; diagnosis-related groups; attribute selection; classification; mathematical programming
TL;DR: It is shown that early and accurate DRG classification using ML methods, incorporated into an MIP-based resource allocation model, can increase the hospital’s contribution margin, the number of admitted patients, and the utilization of resources such as operating rooms and beds. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

An exploratory study of global competencies considered by multinational companies: A hiring perspective

International Journal of Engineering Education, 31(5), 1239–1254.

By: S. Streiner, A. Vila-Parrish & G. Warnick

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Set covering-based topsis method for sloving sup-T equation constrained multi-objective optimization problems

JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, 24(3), 258–275.

By: C. Hu & S. Fang n

author keywords: Fuzzy relational equations; fuzzy optimization; set covering problems
TL;DR: Computational results confirm the efficiency of the proposed set covering-based technique for order of preference by similarity to the ideal solution and show its potential for solving large scale sup-T equation constrained multi-objective optimization problems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Influence of biomechanical parameters on cranial cruciate ligament-deficient or -intact canine stifle joints assessed by use of a computer simulation model

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH, 76(11), 952–958.

By: N. Brown*, G. Bertocci* & D. Marcellin-Little n

MeSH headings : Animals; Anterior Cruciate Ligament / anatomy & histology; Anterior Cruciate Ligament / physiology; Biomechanical Phenomena; Body Weight; Computer Simulation; Dogs; Joints / physiology; Male; Range of Motion, Articular; Rotation; Software; Stifle / anatomy & histology; Stifle / physiology; Tibia / anatomy & histology; Tibia / physiology; Walking
TL;DR: Computer model sensitivity analyses predicted that CrCL prestrain and body weight influenced stifle joint biomechanics and could play an important role in management of dogs with a CrCL-deficient stifle joints. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Individualizing and optimizing the use of early warning scores in acute medical care for deteriorating hospitalized patients

RESUSCITATION, 93, 107–112.

By: M. Capan n, J. Ivy n, T. Rohleder*, J. Hickman* & J. Huddleston*

author keywords: Markovian; Deterioration; Prediction
MeSH headings : Cohort Studies; Delivery of Health Care / methods; Delivery of Health Care / standards; Early Diagnosis; Early Medical Intervention / methods; Early Medical Intervention / standards; Electronic Health Records; Female; Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis / methods; Healthcare Failure Mode and Effect Analysis / standards; Heart Arrest / diagnosis; Heart Arrest / prevention & control; Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Monitoring, Physiologic / methods; Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; Patient Acuity; Prognosis; Propensity Score; United States
TL;DR: EWS were used to identify personalized thresholds for RRT activation for statistically significant Markovian patient subpopulations as a function of frailty and admission type, and the full potential of EWS for personalizing acute care delivery is yet to be realized. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC JET PRINTING OF SILVER SEEDS: MICRO SCALE PATTERNING BY ELECTROLESS COPPER DEPOSITION

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASME 10TH INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, 2015, VOL 1.

By: H. Qin n, J. Dong n & Y. Lee n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Canine Stifle Biomechanics Associated With Tibial Tuberosity Advancement Predicted Using a Computer Model

VETERINARY SURGERY, 44(7), 866–873.

By: N. Brown*, G. Bertocci* & D. Marcellin-Little n

MeSH headings : Animals; Anterior Cruciate Ligament / pathology; Biomechanical Phenomena; Computer Simulation; Dogs / surgery; Male; Patellar Ligament; Rotation; Stifle / physiology; Tibia / physiology; Tibia / surgery
TL;DR: Model-predicted stifle ligament loads improved following tibial tuberosity advancement compared to the CrCL-deficient stifle, but TTA did not restoreCrCL-intact stifle biomechanics. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Assessment of an implant-skin interface scoring system for external skeletal fixation of dogs

American Journal of Veterinary Research, 76(11), 931–938.

By: M. McDonald-Lynch n, D. Marcellin-Little n, S. Roe n, B. Lascelles n, B. Trumpatori* & E. Griffith n

MeSH headings : Animals; Dogs; External Fixators / veterinary; Fracture Fixation; Inflammation; Observer Variation; Orthopedics / methods; Orthopedics / standards; Photography; Reproducibility of Results; Skin / pathology; Veterinary Medicine / methods; Veterinary Medicine / standards
TL;DR: An ISI scoring system used in this study had high repeatability and agreement and may therefore be considered for use in clinical situations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Usability and Safety in Electronic Medical Records Interface Design: A Review of Recent Literature and Guideline Formulation

HUMAN FACTORS, 57(5), 805–834.

By: M. Zahabi n, D. Kaber n & M. Swangnetr*

author keywords: electronic medical records; electronic health records; interface design; usability; systems safety; literature review
MeSH headings : Electronic Health Records / standards; Guidelines as Topic; Humans; Medical Errors / prevention & control; Quality of Health Care; Safety; Software; User-Computer Interface
TL;DR: EMR and EHR usability problems are revealed to include violations of natural dialog, control consistency, effective use of language, effective information presentation, and customization principles as well as a lack of error prevention, minimization of cognitive load, and feedback. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Tribological properties of polyalphaolefin oil modified with nanocarbon additives

Nunn, N., Mahbooba, Z., Ivanov, M. G., Ivanov, D. M., Brenner, D. W., & Shenderova, O. (2015, April). DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS, Vol. 54, pp. 97–102.

By: N. Nunn*, Z. Mahbooba n, M. Ivanov*, D. Ivanov, D. Brenner n & O. Shenderova*

author keywords: Friction modifier; Antiwear additive; Nanotribology; Solid lubricant additives; Nanolubricants; Nanodiamonds; Carbon nanotubes; Nanographite
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Reducing disparities in large-scale emergency medical service systems

Journal of the Operational Research Society, 66(7), 1169–1181.

By: H. Toro-Díaz*, M. Mayorga n, L. McLay*, H. Rajagopalan* & C. Saydam*

author keywords: location/allocation in healthcare; hypercube model; tabu search
TL;DR: This work approaches the planning of large-scale EMS systems including fairness considerations using a Tabu Search-based heuristic with an embedded approximation procedure for the queuing submodel, extending the approach in which strategic decisions (location) and operative decisions (dispatching) are combined to balance efficiency and fairness. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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