Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

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2019 journal article

Statistical Modeling in Absence of System Specific Data: Exploratory Empirical Analysis for Prediction of Water Main Breaks

JOURNAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS, 25(2).

By: T. Chen*, J. Beekman, S. Guikema* & S. Shashaani n

author keywords: Drinking water distribution systems; Replacement and rehabilitation planning; Asset management; Statistical modeling; Risk prioritization
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 6, 2019

2019 journal article

A sub-one quasi-norm-based similarity measure for collaborative filtering in recommender systems

Information Sciences, 487, 142–155.

By: S. Jiang n, S. Fang n, Q. An n & J. Lavery n

author keywords: Recommender system; Collaborative filtering; Neighborhood-based CF; Similarity measure; l(p)quasi-norm
TL;DR: A sub-one quasi-norm-based similarity measure for collaborative filtering in a recommender system shows its advantages over those commonly used similarity measures in the literature by making better use of rating values and deemphasizing the dissimilarity between users. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 29, 2019

2019 journal article

Effect of pseudomonas lipase enzyme on the degradation of polycaprolactone/polycaprolactone-polyglycolide fiber blended nanocomposites

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS, 68(7), 360–367.

By: S. Spearman*, F. Irin*, S. Ramesh*, I. Rivero*, M. Green* & O. Harrysson n

TL;DR: The interaction resulting from adding pseudomonas lipase (PS) enzyme to polycaprolactone-based composites designed for orthopedic applications showed considerable degradation in 4 weeks in the presence of the enzyme, exhibiting a contrast to hydrolytic degradation which lasts several years. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 22, 2019

2019 journal article

Online Analytics Framework of Sensor-Driven Prognosis and Opportunistic Maintenance for Mass Customization

JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 141(5).

author keywords: mass customization; condition monitoring; opportunistic maintenance; degradation signal; product order
TL;DR: A systematic framework that integrates a sensor-driven prognostic method and an opportunistic maintenance policy to efficiently reduce maintenance cost, avoid system breakdown, and ensure product quality can be applied not only in an automobile line but also for a broader range of manufacturing lines in mass customization. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 15, 2019

2019 journal article

A Gouge-Free Tool Axis Reorientation Method for Kinematics Compliant Avoidance of Singularity in 5-Axis Machining

JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 141(5).

By: S. Sun*, Y. Sun* & Y. Lee n

author keywords: tool path; singularity avoidance; kinematics; gouging error
TL;DR: The critical kinematics smoothing and the consequent gouging concerns resulting from reorientation are comprehensively incorporated in the process of singularity avoidance, by means of a novel tool orientation optimization model. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 15, 2019

2019 journal article

An Attention Assessment for Informing Older Drivers' Crash Risks in Various Hazardous Situations

GERONTOLOGIST, 59(1), 112–123.

By: H. Choi n, J. Kasko n & J. Feng n

author keywords: Attentional networks; Driving safety; Older drivers; Simulated driving
MeSH headings : Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Attention; Automobile Driving / psychology; Distracted Driving; Female; Humans; Male; Risk Assessment; Task Performance and Analysis
TL;DR: The present findings expand the understanding of unique involvements of attentional functions in particular driving situations at an old age by revealing significant associations between executive attentional efficiency and crash risks in situations that demand a driver quickly resolving conflicts among multiple competing tasks or information. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 9, 2019

2019 journal article

Monitoring tip-based nanomachining process by time series analysis using support vector machine

JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 38, 158–166.

By: F. Cheng* & J. Dong n

Contributors: F. Cheng* & J. Dong n

author keywords: AFM tip-based nanomachining; Process monitoring; Tip wear detection; Time series data; Support vector machine
TL;DR: Time-series data analysis and pattern recognition using a multi-class support vector machine (SVM) confirmed that the SVM-based pattern recognition technology via time series data could successfully monitor the tip wear and process performance for tip-based nanomachining process. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019

2019 journal article

A Study on Affective Dimensions to Engine Acceleration Sound Quality Using Acoustic Parameters

APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 9(3).

author keywords: sound quality evaluation; automobile engine; engine acceleration sound; psychoacoustic; affective response
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Tollgate-based progression pathways of ALS patients

JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 266(3), 755–765.

Contributors: Ö. Dalgıç*, F. Erenay*, K. Pasupathy*, O. Özaltın n, B. Crum* & M. Sir*

author keywords: ALS progression; Tollgate-based staging system; Phenotypes; Kaplan-Meier analysis
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / diagnosis; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / physiopathology; Disease Progression; Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Medical Records; Middle Aged; Prognosis; Severity of Illness Index; Young Adult
TL;DR: Using TASS, clinicians can inform ALS patients about their individualized likelihood of having critical disabilities and assistive-device needs (e.g., being dependent on wheelchair/ventilation, needing walker/wheelchair or communication devices), and help them better prepare for future. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Valuing currency swap contracts in uncertain financial market

FUZZY OPTIMIZATION AND DECISION MAKING, 18(1), 15–35.

By: Y. Zhang*, J. Gao* & Z. Fu*

author keywords: Currency swap; Exchange rate; Uncertain currency model; Uncertain process; Yao-Chen formula
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 11, 2019

2019 journal article

A Deep Neural Network-based method for estimation of 3D lifting motions

JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 84, 87–93.

By: R. Mehrizi*, . Peng*, X. Xu n, S. Zhang* & K. Li*

author keywords: 3D pose estimation; Machine learning; Deep Neural Network; Lifting; Biomechanics
MeSH headings : Biomechanical Phenomena; Deep Learning; Humans; Lifting; Male; Middle Aged; Movement; Shoulder / physiology
TL;DR: The results demonstrated the capability of the proposed DNN based method for 3D pose estimation with high accuracy and without limitations of marker-based motion capture systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2019

2019 journal article

Parametric study for asymmetric flexure hinge design for tissue cutting

PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 233(4), 1302–1309.

By: J. Jones*, Y. Lee n & J. Moore*

author keywords: Tissue cutting; compliant needle; finite element analysis; ultrasonic-cutting
TL;DR: The empirical model prediction, when compared to experimental findings, is shown to have an average error less than 8% and with these equations it will be possible to optimize the compliant needle design for tissue cutting. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2019

2019 article

Advancing Risk-Informed Decision Making in Managing Defense Nuclear Waste in the United States: Opportunities and Challenges for Risk Analysis

Greenberg, M. R., Apostolakis, G., Fields, T., Goldstein, B. D., Kosson, D., Krahn, S., … Stewart, R. (2019, February). RISK ANALYSIS, Vol. 39, pp. 375–388.

By: M. Greenberg*, G. Apostolakis*, T. Fields, B. Goldstein*, D. Kosson*, S. Krahn*, R. Matthews, J. Rispoli n, J. Stewart*, R. Stewart*

author keywords: DOE; risk assessment; risk management
TL;DR: An omnibus spending bill in 2014 directed the Department of Energy to analyze how effectively it identifies, programs, and executes its plans to address public health and safety risks that remain as part of DOE's remaining environmental cleanup liabilities. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Probabilistic sensitivity analysis on Markov models with uncertain transition probabilities: an application in evaluating treatment decisions for type 2 diabetes

Health Care Management Science, 22(1), 34–52.

author keywords: Robustness and sensitivity analysis; Markov model; Transition probability matrices; Medical decision-making; Monte Carlo simulation
MeSH headings : Decision Making; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / therapy; Humans; Markov Chains; Models, Statistical; Monte Carlo Method; Probability; Uncertainty
TL;DR: This article describes two simulation-based approaches for conducting probabilistic sensitivity analysis on a given discrete-time, finite-horizon, infinite-state Markov model using TPMs that are sampled over a specified uncertainty set according to a relevant probability distribution. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science
Added: February 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Valid inequalities for concave piecewise linear regression

OPERATIONS RESEARCH LETTERS, 47(1), 52–58.

By: K. Gopalswamy n, Y. Fathi n & R. Uzsoy n

author keywords: Concave regression; Piecewise linear fitting; Valid inequalities; Clearing function
TL;DR: Results with univariate data show that the proposed valid inequalities improve the root relaxation lower bound, permitting significant improvements in solution time. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 18, 2019

2019 journal article

Predicting 3-D Lower Back Joint Load in Lifting: A Deep Pose Estimation Approach

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS, 49(1), 85–94.

By: R. Mehrizi*, M. Peng*, D. Xu n, Z. Xu & L. Shaoting*

TL;DR: A deep neural network (DNN)-based framework for 3-D pose estimation that provides a reliable tool for assessment of the lower back kinetics during lifting and can be an alternative when the use of marker-based motion capture systems is not possible. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Hybrid manufacturing-Locating AM hubs using a two-stage facility location approach

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, 25, 469–476.

By: D. Strong*, M. Kay n, B. Conner*, T. Wakefield* & G. Manogharan*

Contributors: D. Strong*, M. Kay n, B. Conner*, T. Wakefield* & G. Manogharan*

author keywords: Additive manufacturing; Hybrid manufacturing; Heat treatment; Machining; Supply Chain; Facility location; Logistics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Neural Correlates of Workload Transition in Multitasking: An ACT-R Model of Hysteresis Effect

Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 12.

By: N. Kim n, R. House n, M. Yun* & C. Nam n

author keywords: ACT-R; EEG; neural correlates; Granger causality; effective connectivity; multitasking; cognitive modeling
TL;DR: The results found significant hysteresis effects on performance and various brain network measures such as outflow of the prefrontal cortex and connectivity magnitude and may be utilized in applications of neuroergonomics research. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Social network analysis for construction crews

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, 19(2), 113–127.

By: S. Abbsaian-Hosseini n, M. Liu n & S. Hsiang*

author keywords: Social network analysis; construction crews; centrality; variations; interdependency; work plan; construction management; productivity
TL;DR: This research proposes an analytical approach by combining SNA and work plan variation analysis to quantify the influence construction crews receive from jobsite social network, and explores the impact of jobsites social network on the crews’ performance particularly on their work plan variations through a case study. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Occupational cranking operations: The scapula perspective

APPLIED ERGONOMICS, 75, 129–133.

By: J. Lin* & X. Xu n

author keywords: Shoulders; Trucking; Musculoskeletal disorders; Best practice
MeSH headings : Adult; Ergonomics; Hand / physiology; Humans; Male; Man-Machine Systems; Movement; Physical Exertion / physiology; Posture / physiology; Range of Motion, Articular; Rotation; Scapula / physiology; Shoulder Joint / physiology; Task Performance and Analysis
TL;DR: It is suggested that when the resistance is low (lowering the trailer) the driver should stand facing the trailer, and it is advantageous to stand parallel to the trailer and crank while raising the trailer to apply the full body strength to reduce the shoulder load. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 14, 2019

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