Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Works Published in 2021

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2021 article

The evaluation of a multiphasic 3D-bioplotted scaffold seeded with adipose derived stem cells to repair osteochondral defects in a porcine model

Nordberg, R. C., Huebner, P., Schuchard, K. G., Mellor, L. F., Shirwaiker, R. A., Loboa, E. G., & Spang, J. T. (2021, June 10). JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS, Vol. 6.

By: R. Nordberg n, P. Huebner  n, K. Schuchard n, L. Mellor n, R. Shirwaiker n , E. Loboa*, J. Spang*

author keywords: in vivo; osteochondral; stem cells; tissue engineering; 3D-printing
MeSH headings : Animals; Cartilage, Articular / injuries; Stem Cells; Swine; Swine, Miniature; Tissue Engineering / methods; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry
TL;DR: Overall, scaffold groups repaired the defect more successfully than an open lesion but achieved limited repair in the cartilage region, indicating that this approach holds potential to treat focal cartilage lesions in a highly personalized manner using a human patient's own ASC cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 article

Defining the rate of, and factors influencing, radiographic progression of osteoarthritis of the canine hip joint

Enomoto, M., Baines, E. A., Roe, S. C., Marcellin-Little, D. J., & Lascelles, B. D. X. (2021, June 12). VETERINARY RECORD.

By: M. Enomoto n , E. Baines*, S. Roe n , D. Marcellin-Little* & B. Lascelles  n

MeSH headings : Animals; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / veterinary; Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging; Dog Diseases / surgery; Dogs; Female; Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging; Hip Joint / surgery; Osteoarthritis, Hip / diagnostic imaging; Osteoarthritis, Hip / surgery; Osteoarthritis, Hip / veterinary; Radiography
TL;DR: The rate of progression of radiographically assessed coxofemoral OA varies greatly, but is faster in younger, spayed female dogs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Comparative Study on Perception of Causes for Construction Task Delay in China and the United States

JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, 147(3).

By: Y. Liu, A. Jarvamardi n, Y. Zhang, M. Liu n, S. Hsiang*, S. Yang, X. Yu, Z. Jiang*

author keywords: Delay; Factor analysis; Tasks; Construction
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Sparse Solutions by a Quadratically Constrained l(q) (0 < q < 1) Minimization Model

Sparse Solutions by a Quadratically Constrained l(q) (0 < q < 1) Minimization Model. INFORMS JOURNAL ON COMPUTING, 33(2), 511–530.

By: S. Jiang *, S. Fang n  & Q. Jin *

author keywords: nonsmooth optimization; nonconvex optimization; optimality condition; sparse solution; sparse signal recovery; image processing
TL;DR: Finding sparse solutions to a system of equations and/or inequalities is an important topic in many application areas such as signal processing, statistical regression and nonparametric modeling. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 journal article

Quasi-Static Tensile Properties of Unalloyed Copper Produced by Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing

MATERIALS, 14(11).

By: P. Tarafder n, C. Rock n  & T. Horn n 

author keywords: electron beam; powder bed fusion; copper; post-process; mechanical property; microstructure
TL;DR: Overall, for the post-process parameters chosen in this study, HIP was observed to slightly increase the sample’s density while vacuum annealing reduced the oxygen content in the specimens. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 article

Drive aware training: A computerized training program for older drivers' detection of road hazards

Yuan, J., Crowson, A., Richardson, G., & Feng, J. (2021, May 17). TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION.

By: J. Yuan n, A. Crowson n, G. Richardson n & J. Feng n

author keywords: Hazard detection; attention; cognitive training; aging; driving; matched-pair design
MeSH headings : Accidents, Traffic / prevention & control; Aged; Automobile Driving / education; Automobile Driving / psychology; Awareness; Computer-Assisted Instruction; Female; Humans; Male; Program Evaluation
TL;DR: The computerized Drive Aware training program has the potential to be used as a prevention and intervention tool to improve older drivers’ hazard detection performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 21, 2021

2021 journal article

COVID-KOP: integrating emerging COVID-19 data with the ROBOKOP database

BIOINFORMATICS, 37(4), 586–587.

By: D. Korn*, T. Bobrowski*, M. Li *, Y. Kebede *, P. Wang *, P. Owen*, G. Vaidya *, E. Muratov * ...

MeSH headings : COVID-19; Databases, Factual; Humans; Knowledge Bases; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2
TL;DR: COVID-KOP can be used effectively to generate new hypotheses concerning repurposing of known drugs and clinical drug candidates against COVID-19 by establishing respective confirmatory pathways of drug action. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 14, 2021

2021 article

Biofabricated 3D in vitro model of fibrosis-induced abnormal hepatoblast/biliary progenitors' expansion of the developing liver

Brovold, M., Keller, D., Devarasetty, M., Dominijanni, A., Shirwaiker, R., & Soker, S. (2021, June 5). BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, Vol. 12.

By: M. Brovold*, D. Keller*, M. Devarasetty*, A. Dominijanni*, R. Shirwaiker n  & S. Soker *

author keywords: 3D organoids; biliary development; fibrosis; HepaRG; hepatic stellate cell
TL;DR: A simple yet robust model that recapitulates physico‐mechanical and cellular aspects of fibrosis mediated via hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and their effects on biliary progenitor cells is developed to benefit pediatric patients that suffer from the biliary dysgenesis associated with a multitude of congenital liver diseases. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 14, 2021

2021 article

Machine learning in/for blockchain: Future and challenges

Chen, F., Wan, H., Cai, H., & Cheng, G. (2021, June 5). CANADIAN JOURNAL OF STATISTICS-REVUE CANADIENNE DE STATISTIQUE.

By: F. Chen *, H. Wan n, H. Cai * & G. Cheng *

author keywords: Bitcoin; blockchain; deep learning; machine learning; reinforcement learning
TL;DR: This article reviews existing research on combining machine learning and blockchain technologies and demonstrates that they can collaborate efficiently and effectively and point out some future directions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 14, 2021

2021 article

Local consistency adjustment strategy and DEA - driven interval type-2 trapezoidal fuzzy decision-making model and its application for fog-haze factor assessment problem

Liu, J., Zheng, Y., Jin, F., & Chen, H. (2021, May 25). APPLIED INTELLIGENCE.

By: J. Liu n, Y. Zheng*, F. Jin * & H. Chen *

author keywords: Decision-making method; Interval type-2 trapezoidal fuzzy preference relation; Additive consistency; Data envelopment analysis
TL;DR: A consistency-improving algorithm is designed that uses the local adjustment approach to preserve the original decision-making information as much as possible and avoids the original information loss. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 14, 2021

2021 journal article

Group decision making based on the modified probability calculation method and DEA cross-efficiency with probabilistic hesitant fuzzy preference relations

COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, 156.

By: J. Liu n, C. Huang *, J. Song*, P. Du *, F. Jin * & H. Chen *

author keywords: Group decision making; Probabilistic hesitant fuzzy preference relation; DEA cross-efficiency; Modified probability calculation; Group consensus
TL;DR: A novel group decision making method with probabilistic hesitant fuzzy preference relations (PHFPRs) based on the modified probability calculation method and data envelopment analysis (DEA) cross-efficiency is proposed, which can reduce information loss and ensure the reliability of the decision-making result. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 article

An Attention Assessment for Informing Older Drivers' Crash Risks in Various Hazardous Situations (vol 59, pg 112, 2019)

Choi, H. S., Kasko, J., & Feng, J. (2021, February). GERONTOLOGIST, Vol. 61, pp. 136–136.

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

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

AFM-Based nanofabrication and quality inspection of three-dimensional nanotemplates for soft lithography

JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 66, 565–573.

By: J. Deng *, L. Jiang*, B. Si*, H. Zhou *, J. Dong n  & P. Cohen n

Contributors: J. Deng *, L. Jiang*, B. Si*, H. Zhou *, J. Dong n  & P. Cohen n

author keywords: Soft lithography; Solvent-assisted micromolding; Atomic force microscope (AFM); Ultrasonic vibration assisted nanomachining; Nanotemplate; Nanomolds; Quality
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 review

Direct Communication Between Brains: A Systematic PRISMA Review of Brain-To-Brain Interface

[Review of ]. FRONTIERS IN NEUROROBOTICS, 15.

By: C. Nam n , Z. Traylor  n, M. Chen n, X. Jiang n, W. Feng * & P. Chhatbar*

author keywords: brain-to-brain interface; brain-computer interface; computer-brain interface; brain communication; neuroergonomics
TL;DR: These studies show B2BI can offer advances in human communication and collaboration, but more design and experiments are needed to prove potential, as the CBI method varied greatly between studies indicating no agreed upon neurostimulatory method for transmitting information. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Draft Genome Sequences of Four Aerobic Isobutane-Metabolizing Bacteria

MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS, 10(18).

By: W. Chen n, N. Faulkner  n, C. Smith n, M. Fruchte n & M. Hyman n 

TL;DR: The draft genome sequences of four aerobic gaseous alkane-oxidizing bacteria isolated from soil by enrichment culture using isobutane (2-methylpropane) as the sole carbon and energy source reveal microorganisms with multiple alkane/monooxygenases, including soluble di-iron monooxygenase (SDIMOs), copper-containing mono oxygengenases (CuMMOs), and alkane hydroxylases (AHs). (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 article

Editorial

Uzsoy, R. (2021, May). IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING, Vol. 34, pp. 139–139.

By: R. Uzsoy n 

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 journal article

Association of Simulated COVID-19 Vaccination and Nonpharmaceutical Interventions With Infections, Hospitalizations, and Mortality

JAMA NETWORK OPEN, 4(6).

By: M. Patel *, E. Rosenstrom n , J. Ivy n, M. Mayorga n , P. Keskinocak *, R. Boyce *, K. Hassmiller Lich *, R. Smith * ...

MeSH headings : Adult; COVID-19 / epidemiology; COVID-19 / prevention & control; COVID-19 / transmission; COVID-19 Vaccines / pharmacology; Communicable Disease Control / methods; Communicable Disease Control / organization & administration; Communicable Disease Control / statistics & numerical data; Computer Simulation; Disease Transmission, Infectious / prevention & control; Female; Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Mass Vaccination / organization & administration; Mass Vaccination / statistics & numerical data; Mortality; North Carolina / epidemiology; Risk Assessment / methods; Risk Assessment / statistics & numerical data; SARS-CoV-2; Treatment Outcome; Vaccination Coverage / organization & administration; Vaccination Coverage / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: Findings highlight the need for high COVID-19 vaccine coverage and continued adherence to NPIs before safely resuming many prepandemic activities. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 10, 2021

2021 article

Optimal planar facility location with dense demands along a curve

JOURNAL OF THE OPERATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY.

By: J. Zhou *, S. Fang n , S. Jiang * & S. Ju*

author keywords: Facility location; dense demand; alternative location and allocation approach; p-median problem
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: May 25, 2021

2021 journal article

Self-Sensing and Control of Soft Electrothermal Actuator

IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS, 26(2), 854–863.

By: Y. Cao & J. Dong n 

Contributors: Y. Cao & J. Dong n 

author keywords: Actuators; Heating systems; Electrothermal actuators; Temperature measurement; Sensors; Cooling; Bending; Soft actuator; electrothermal actuator; resistive self-sensing; closed-loop control
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 24, 2021

2021 review

Effect of Low Intensity Transcranial Ultrasound Stimulation on Neuromodulation in Animals and Humans: An Updated Systematic Review

[Review of ]. FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE, 15.

By: T. Kim *, C. Park *, P. Chhatbar*, J. Feld*, B. Mac Grory *, C. Nam n , P. Wang *, M. Chen n, X. Jiang n, W. Feng *

author keywords: ultrasound; low intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation; non-invasive brain stimulation; neuromodulation; human; animal
TL;DR: LI-TUS appears to be capable of targeting both superficial and deep cerebral structures to modulate cognitive or motor behavior in both animals and humans and its potential for translation as a therapeutic tool in humans is identified. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 17, 2021

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