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Advance Program
Note: This advance program is subject to changes and modifications without notice. For comments and special requests please contact Mr. Christopher Lee at ctlee@mail.ucf.edu. The Final Program may be significantly changed due to speakers attendance.

Monday: July 14, 2008       Pre-conference Tutorials
    Opening Plenary Session
    Keynote Address
    Conference Reception
     
Tuesday: July 15, 2008     Technical Sessions
     
Wednesday: July 16, 2008    Technical Sessions
    Interactive Poster Sessions
     
Thursday: July 17, 2008   Technical Sessions

  Wednesday: July 16, 2008
  8:00 - 10:00

ROOM: VERONA
SESSION 29: Ergonomic Assessment and Interventions
CHAIR: A. C. Matias, Philippines

  • Anthropometric data of Filipino workers
    A. L. Velasco, Philippines
  • Risk assessment of cumulative trauma disorder among Filipino public utility jeepney drivers and a proposed design for an ergonomic fare payment scheme
    R. A. Po, R. R. Santos and M. N. Lazarte, Philippines
  • An investigation of musculoskeletal disorder amongst call center agents
    D. D. Dumpay, M. J. G. Ebuna, A. R. Sosa, M. A. d. Cueva and N. D. Enriquez, Philippines
  • Risk Assessment of personal protective equipment of Filipino firefighters
    A. C. Matias, A. J. T. Alfonso and L. M. C. Borromeo, Philippines
  • Layout for the combined control used in cars
    S. Jeong, Y. Cho, E. S. Jung, J. Choe and S. Park, Korea
  • Effects of lighting, font style, and polarity on visual performance and visual fatigue with electronic paper displays
    I.-H. Shen and K.-K. Shieh, Taiwan
  • Designing for accessibility: Top-down or bottom-up?
    S. Keates, USA

ROOM: TURIN
SESSION 30: Macroergonomic Considerations in System Performance
CHAIR: B. Karsh, USA

  • The work compatibility improvement framework: A business tool for improving organizational and individual performance
    A. Genaidy, M. M. Rinder and A. D. A-Rehim, USA
  • Team performance, error recovery, and increasing system robustness in NASA operations
    B. S. Caldwell, USA
  • Computer input devices for an aging workforce
    A. D. Taveira and S. D. Choi, USA
  • Situation awareness and safety in pediatric intensive care units
    B.-T. Karsh, K. Escoto, S. Alper, R. Holden, M. Scanlon, K. Murkowski, N. Patel, T. Shalaby, J. Arnold, R. Kaushal, K. Skibinski and R. Brown, USA
  • Ergonomics, lean manufacturing, and cost strategies: do they fit?
    F. Moro, Canada
  • Work place justice in work design in respect of macro ergonomics
    D. Teoman, Turkey
  • Effects of sleep deprivation on operator's performance in moderate complexity spaceflight task
    Y. Zhang and Z. Li, China

ROOM: TREVI
SESSION 31: New Ways of Sustainable Office Interior Design: The Process of Design
CHAIR: P. Vink, The Netherlands

  • Reduction of mental stress in the office via smart surroundings
    D. Keyson, M. Varkevisser, M. Bruns and M. de Hoogh, The Netherlands
  • Changing the view of workspace from inside to outside
    C. Bazley, USA and P. Vink, The Netherlands
  • The workplace game: exploring end users’ new behavior
    E. De Bruyne and A. De Jong, The Netherlands
  • The participatory design of office spaces by game playing?
    A. De Jong and E. De Bruyne, The Netherlands
  • A pressure-time tolerance curve for discomfort
    R. Goossens, G.-J. Kleinrensink and M. G. Lechner, The Netherlands
  • A study on improvement and investigation of MSD for construction workers
    Y. G. Kwon, Y.-S. Oh, N.-Y. Kwon and H. J. Lee, South Korea
  • An ergonomic assessment of blocklaying activities using the Quick Exposure Check (QEC)
    R. Nugent, E. F. Fallon and D. Gill, Ireland
 

ROOM: PISA
SESSION 32: Input Technology Design
CHAIR: N. Baker, USA

  • Developing an instrument to measure keyboarding style: The keyboard personal computer style instrument (K-PeCS)
    N. Baker and M. Redfern, USA
  • The enrichment of print media through the use of the touch user interface (TUI) technology
    J. Barkeloo, USA
  • Relationship between the Notebook Input Devices and working tasks
    C.-F. Wu, C.-C. Lai, Y.-K. Liu, M.-C. Fu and W.-F. Huang, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  • Linguistically optimized split virtual keyboard
    J. Marila and V. Lantz, Finland
  • It takes two to Tango: Designers and engineers team up to develop an innovative stroke rehabilitation device
    D. Shin, P. Wolf, T. Sugar and D. Herring, USA
  • User interface to enter linear data in proportion to the fingertip pressure
    S. Saino, T. Nonaka and T. Hase, Japan
  • Differences between 3D input devices
    T. Nowack, S. Lutherdt, M. Hecht and P. Kurtz, Germany

ROOM: ANZIO
SESSION 33: Decision Making in Complex Environments
CHAIR: Y. Liu, USA

  • Dynamic decision making in complex environments
    C. Gonzalez, USA
  • Expert decision making: adaptive balance of internal and external factors
    W. Zachary, USA
  • Cognitive models of tactical decision making
    S. Marshall, USA
  • Assisting collaborative decision making in complex environments
    S. D. Scott, Canada
  • Getting up to speed:  Design principles for recovering situation awareness in dynamic task environments
    M. St. John and H. S. Smallman, USA
  • The role of collaboration technologies in team decision making
    S. Galster, USA
  • Decision making on the flight deck: assessing and managing risk
    J. M. Orasanu, USA

ROOM: CAPRI
SESSION 34: Safety and Design
CHAIR: B. Das, Canada

  • Effects of high altitude partial pressure suit on mobility capability and operational performance
    H. Hu, L. Ding, C. Yang and X. Yuan, China
  • Managing risks of crashes due to cutting in of a vehicle when using an ACC system
    M. Itoh and T. Inagaki, Japan
  • Analysis of questionnaire concerning a bar code printed on the ampoule label
    M. Kimura, H. Furukawa, H. Tsukamoto, M. Ohkura and F. Tsuchiya, Japan
  • The investigation into problems of utilization of drug information in package inserts to ensure safety of drug usage
    K. Nabeta, M. Kimura, M. Ohkura and F. Tsuchiya, Japan
  • Development of driving simulator for evaluate the legibility of road sign
    J. Kim and S. Lee, Korea
  • Study of skin pressure and comfort research of dynamic human body with elastic pants    
    P. Xiao, W. B. Zhang, and L. Liu, China
  • Revision of display of PTP sheet with mandatory bar-code
    A. Izumiya, M. Ohkura, T. Takaike and F. Tsuchiya, Japan
 

ROOM: SIENA
SESSION 35: Examining the Behavior of Special Populations During the Warning Process
Co-Chairs: C. Mayhorn and M. Wogalter, USA

  • Signal word, text color, and warning compliance of a consumer product: An eye-tracking study
    N. C. Silver, B. Leany, G. Kambe, M. Lee-Baker, and R. Lee, USA
  • Cultural ergonomics and the pesticide risk divide
    T. Smith-Jackson, M. Wogalter and Y. Quintela USA
  • A cross-cultural (China vs US) comparison of product perceptions: Implications for warning processing
    M. Lesch, USA, P.-L. P. Rau, China, and Z. Zhao, China
  • Older adults' user experiences with mobile phones: A qualitative approach
    Y. Lee and T. L. Smith-Jackson, USA
  • Potential uses of virtual reality to evaluate behavioral compliance with warnings
    M. E. C. Duarte and F. Rebelo, Portugal
 

Wednesday: July 16, 2008

10:00 - 10:30 REFRESHMENTS

10:30 - 12:30

ROOM: VERONA
SESSION 36: Impact of the Interaction Between Psychosocial and Physical Factors on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Co-Chairs: T. Waters and N. Swanson, USA

  • Role of psychosocial and physical factors in determining risk of low back disorders
    W. Marras, USA
  • The interplay of psychosocial and physical risk factors in musculoskeletal symptoms
    What can be learned from
    intervention research
    B. Amick, Canada
  • Relationship between psychosocial factors and back pain in nurses
    N. Menzel, USA
  • Relationship of psychosocial factors with MSD symptoms in keyboard work
    N. Swanson, USA
  • The role of physical and psychosocial risk factors in development of work-related MSDs: Findings from the 2002 Quality of Worklife Survey
    T. Waters, USA
  • Musculoskeletal discomfort and its reduction in cotton cultivation
    V. Sangwan, S. Gandhi and S. Mer, India
  • A study of the design of "knee kicker" bumper for carpet layer
    W.-F. Huang and C.-Fu Wu, R.O.C.

ROOM: TURIN
SESSION 37: Applied Participatory Ergonomics
CHAIR: K. Zink, Germany

  • Standardization and participation in holistic production systems
    K. J. Zink, Germany
  • Creating business advantage with participatory ergonomics in a holistic systems redesign
    A. S. Imada and D. C. Anderson, USA
  • Participation in technology implementation and perceived technology characteristics: a case study in pediatric hospitals
    B.-T. Karsh, K. Escoto, S. Alper, R. Holden, M. Scanlon, K. Murkowski, N. Patel, T. Shalaby, J. Arnold, R. Kaushal, K. Skibinski and R. Brown, USA
  • Gaining participation of a multicultural workforce in the high risk industries such as construction
    S. Artis, B. M. Kleiner and T. Smith-Jackson, USA
  • Participatory ergonomics: An office ergonomics case study
    N. Larson, USA
  • Participatory development and implementation of continuous improvement processes within a holistic production system
    D. Schroder and U. Steimle, Germany
  • Sustainability and end-user participation: a success and a failure
    P. Vink, The Netherlands

ROOM: TREVI
SESSION 38:  Work Design
CHAIR: L. Sundstrom, Sweden

  • Improving the working environment
    L. Sundstrom, Sweden
  • Broadening our foundation for work design: A conceptual framework design with a holistic approach
    Y. C. Erensal and D. D. Teoman, Turkey
  • Using cross-functional teams to implement effective ergonomics in programs
    F. Norton, USA
  • Configuration of a motivation-improvement-support system focused on the level of employees’ satisfaction
    D. Yatsuzuka, T. Tabe, M. Anse and Y. Taguchi, Japan
  • Impact of the chosen work condition factors on the quality of the manual assembly process
    A. Hamrol and D. Kowalik, Poland
  • A simulation system for weakly structured work processes in complex development projects
    B. Kausch, S. Tackenberg, M. Grandt and C. M. Schlick, German
  • Ergonomic assessment of women in pearl miller (bajra) cobs harvesting
    S. Gandhi, M. Bilbaghi and Bimla, India

ROOM: PISA
SESSION 39: Driving and In-Car Technology: Part II
CHAIR: P. W. Jordan, Sweden

  • Trade-off between multifunctional control systems while carrying out simple and complex secondary tasks
    R. Brostrom and P. Bengtsson, Sweden
  • A new measurement for simulator driving performance in situations without interfere from other vehicles
    E. Y. N. Wang and F. Chen, Sweden
  • Do ridge sizes in a rotary device for menu selection influence driving performance?
    H. Berglund, C. Grane and P. Bengtsson, Sweden
  • Display characteristics for enhanced seat belt reminder systems
    N. Lerner, J. Singer, R. Huey and J. Jenness, USA
  • Serial or parallel search with a multi-modal rotary device for in-vehicle use
    C. Grane and P. Bengtsson, Sweden
  • Infotainment overload – The proliferation of in-car technology and use of Nomadic devices
    P. Ljungstrand, Sweden
  • Guided tour for international user interfaces: multimedia design in rural areas
    F. Cipolla-Ficarra, Italy

ROOM: ANZIO
SESSION 40: Special Populations
CHAIR: V. Rice, USA

  • An educational exercise on backpacks for school children: Including children, faculty and parents
    V. Rice, C. De Vilbiss and C. Bazley, USA
  • How function and opportunity, not diagnosis, drives clinical outcome
    B. Peacock and G. Peacock, USA
  • Designing technology for older adults
    C. Fausset, W. A. Rogers and A. Fisk, USA
  • A cross-cultural study of older adults’ technology acceptance
    L. Wang, P.-L. P. Rau and G. Salvendy, China
  • Choosing, tweaking, and designing: Considerations for older adult technologies and training
    A. McLaughlin, USA
  • Usability of consumer products used in the home for adult wheelchair users
    J. Lenker, V. Paquet, D. Feathers and M. Nasarwanji, USA
  • Walking in their shoes: Teaching elder design
    R. Lueder, USA

ROOM: CAPRI
SESSION 41
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PANEL 2: AugCog-Enabled Research and Applications
Co-Chairs: D. Schmorrow and L. Reeves, USA

  • User-in-the-loop adaptive system design: Information fusion examples for visualizing and measuring biophysiological states
    C. Fidopiastis and D. Nicholson, USA
  • Assessing neural signatures of learning to direct training and education
    P. Luu and D. M. Tucker, USA
  • Driving EEG cognitive assessment using eye fixations
    K. Hale, S. Fuchs and C. Berka, USA
  • Using advanced neurocognitive techniques to ensure Warfighter resilience: Advanced tactical aircraft simulator – quality training effectiveness Assessment ATAS-QTEA
    R. Cornwall and T. Schnell, USA
  • Guidelines for the use neurotechnology and AugCog systems
    L. Reeves, D. McBride A. Jeannotte, K. Schiller and E. DeRenzo, USA

ROOM: SIENA
SESSION 42:
ISO standards on manual handling and repetitive movements: updates on main reference methods
CHAIR: E. Occhipinti, Italy

  • ISO Standards 11228 (Parts 1-3) on manual handling and repetitive movements
    E. Occhipinti, Italy
  • NIOSH lifting equation: updates with special focus on multitask and variable tasks analysis
    T. Waters, USA
  • OCRA Method (OCRA Index and Checklist): updates with special focus on multitask analysis
    D. Colombini and E. Occhipinti, Italy
  • The strain index
    J. S. Moore and A. Garg, USA
  • HAL-ACGIH TLV for handwork
    T. Armstrong, USA
  • Discussion and answers to questions from participants
    All Speakers
 

  Wednesday: July 16, 2008
  11:30 - 13:30

INTERACTIVE POSTER SESSION


The posters will be mounted on poster boards (one poster per board) with tacks which will be available on site. The poster boards are 4hx6L. Presenters can mount multiple single sheets of paper, larger posters, pictures, or any printed materials on the boards.

P1

Increasing wood processing company's productivity and competitiveness by implementing healthy environment and applying ergonomics
H. Kalkis, I. Rezepina, Z. Roja, V. Kalkis and A. Goldsteins, Latvia
P2 Evaluation of the muscle tone, elasticity and stiffness in relation to fatigue among geneticists using myometric method
Z. Roja, V. Kalkis, H. Kalkis, I. Roja and J. Svirksts, Latvia

P3

Safety and ergonomic problems on the clinical practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy
K. Shinohara, Japan
P4 Metrixx Vr, Ergonomic virtual laboratory
A. Vega, A. Coronado and M. Montano, Brazil

P5

Assessment and classification of cognitive decrements associated with high workload and extended work periods in a UAV setting
R. M. Schmidt, G. Wilson, I. Davis and M. Funke, USA
P6 Enhancement of cooperation between workers by using scanning displays
Y. Akiyoshi, M. Nakanishi and Y. Okada, Japan

P7

Ergonomics and function efficiency in Orthotic Design
R. Hudak and J. Zivcak, Slovak Republic
P8 Influence of standard microclimatic consequences on reliability of human factor performance in technical systems
S. Maly and S. Bernatikova, Czech Republic

P9

An investigation on user’s spatial knowledge and wayfinding strategy in virtual environment – A case study of Geotag and Earcon
C.-H. Chen, H.-M. Chang and C.-Y. Tsai, R.O.C.
P10 Ergonomic health management for preventing work-related injury
M.-H. Chen, Taiwan
P11 Predicting subjective perceptions of powered tool torque reactions based on work locations
J.-H. Lin and R. McGorry, USA
P12 An evaluation of comfort afforded by hearing protection devices
P. M. Arezes, C. Abelenda and A. C. Braga, Portugal

P13

A proposal of strategies that activates employees’ consciousness and motivation on human error management
K. Omori, J. Nakatani and Y. Okada, Japan
P14 Ergonomic evaluation of an alternative tool for cake decorating
C. Harris, B. Chen, I. Janowitz and D. Rempel, USA
P15 Usability of train ticket vending machines
K. Yamada and F. Ryoko, Japan

P16

The interference between visual load and stimulus-response spatial compatibility
J.-L. Doong, W.-S. Huang, C.-H. Huang and C.-C. Liu, Taiwan
P17 Alternatives to ANSI/ISO guidelines for developing graphical safety information
E. Wisniewski, S. M. Hall and J. J. Isaacson, USA

P18

Aesthetics and Product Warning Removal
J. J. Isaacson, S. M. Hall and E. Wisniewski, USA
P19 A novel approach of using a portable laser scanner for three-dimensional hand anthropometric measurement
C.-C. Chang, USA, Z. Li, China, X. Cai, China, and P. G. Dempsey, USA

P20

Construction and validation of biomechanical stress predicting model developed with Adam LifeMOD Software for the lifting tasks
C.-L. Lee, S.-Z. Lou, C.-K. Ting, P.-C. Sung and Y.-J. Sun, ROC
P21 An analysis of human error management data on organizations – Tendencies and features of organizational human error management
A. Yokomizo, Y. Mori and Y. Okada, Japan

P22

Satisfaction with work placement for disabled people in Milan, Italy
P. Campanini, P. M. Conway, S. Finotti and G. Costa, Italy
P23 How to design of task-related information overlaid by AR technology – Focusing on task characteristics
S.-I. Tamamushi, M. Nakanishi and Y. Okada, Japan

P24

Metrics for assessing support of cognition in command and control (MASC3): Project overview and demonstration of the S-CCS microworld
D. Lafond, S. Tremblay, R. Rousseau and R. Breton, Canada
P25 Team design is C2: A step towards predicting team performance as a function of team structure
S. Tremblay, D. Lafond, M.-E. Jobidon and R. Breton, Canada

P26

Empirical design of auditory media in an animated digital learning system for older adults
D.-Y. Lin and W.-H. Hsueh, Taiwan
P27 Effect measurement of VR training based on PSF – About training of astronaut
Y. Keida, D. Suzuki, H. Kirasawa, I. Takanami and Y. Okada, Japan

P28

Changes of the actual selling and return rates by visualizing textile touch on clothing websites
K. Baik, Korea, K. Jeong, USA, G. Cho, Korea and G. Salvendy, USA/China
P29 Determination of frictional speeds by arm movement and simulation of frictional sounds of fabrics
C. Kim, Y. Yang, J. Park, H. You, and G. Cho, South Korea

P30

Conflict monitoring due to prolonged monotonous versus cognitively demanding task – diurnal fMRI study
M. Fafrowicz, K. Golonka, T. Marek, J. Mojsa-Kaja, K. Tucholska, H. Oginska, A. Urbanik and T. Orzechowski, Poland
P31 Diurnal variability of attention disengagement process – EOG and fMRI studies
M. Fafrowicz, K. Golonka, T. Marek, J. Mojsa-Kaja, K. Tucholska, H. Oginska, A. Urbanik and T. Orzechowski, Poland

P32

Relation between continuous exercise and job stress among Japanese nurses
Y. Kawata, M. Hirosawa, Y. Yamada, M. Sugiura, Y. Nishi, S. Tanaka and M. Mizuno, Japan
P33 Research on visual characteristics of colored LED in dense fog
B. A. Kurniawan, M. Takamatsu, Y. Nakashima and T. Hagiwara, Japan

P34

Evaluation of cataractous color vision characteristic for LCD
T. Fujita, Y. Nakashima and M. Takamatsu, Japan
P35 An evaluation of PSF reference list for labor accidents
R. Temmyo and Y. Okada, Japan

P36

A study of automatic response systems contents for traffic information in intelligent transportation systems
S. Chung, S. Byun and H. Moon, Korea
P37 Advanced brain state monitoring and operator selection for unmanned aerial system operators
R. A. McKinley, L. K. McIntire, R. M. Schmidt, C. Goodyear, R. Esken and T. Hancock, USA

P38

Relationship between depersonalization symptoms and eating disorder among Japanese nurses
M. Sugiura, M. Hirosawa, Y. Yamada, Y. Nishi, S. Tanaka, Y. Kawata and M. Mizuno, Japan
P39 Statistical differentiation of depression and burnout using TEMPS-A
Y. Yamada, M. Hirosawa, M. Sugiura, Y. Nishi, S. Tanaka, Y. Kawata and M. Mizuno, Japan

P40

Physical exposure during mobile phone use
E. Gustafsson, P.W. Johnson and M. Hagberg, Sweden
P41 Evaluation of the transfer methods based on physiological response of care receiver
S. Beppu and R. Fukuda, Japan

P42

Physical risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints among cleaners
E. Ozcan, K. Alptekin, I. Ozcan, H. Issever, H. Taskinsoy, B. Uysal, S. Esmaeilzadeh, N. Kesiktas and E. Ozcan, Turkey
P43 Ergonomic evaluation of dynamic display: Influences of speed, presentation mode, text-flow orientation, stage of usage, and task type on comprehension and preference for reading Chinese text on small screen
Y.-H. Chien, L.-C. Chen and P.-Y. Chu, Taiwan

P44

Information presentation to decrease distraction and cognitive load for drivers
P. Tretten, C. J. Normark and A. Gärling, Sweden
P45 Instrumentation layouts for increased traffic safety
C. J. Normark, P. Tretten, and A. Garling, Sweden

P46

Effects of rest breaks, time pressure and duration of computer use on the intensity of work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms among Turkish computer users
S. Esmaeilzadeh, E. Ozcan and K. Alptekin, Turkey
P47 Spatial training research in virtual environments
C. D. Blackledge, S. S. Patnaik and D. W. Carruth, USA

P48

Research on optimum presentation method which considered elderly people – In case of LED traffic information board
M. Takamatsu, Y. Nakashima, T. Fujita, S.-I. Nagayama, S. Nakajima and K.-I. Mima, Japan

P49

Research on binocular colour fusion limit – In case of retinal fovea
X. Qin, M. Takamatsu, Y. Nakashima and Z. Katoh, Japan

P50

Study on brightness perception of dichromatism for light emitting diode
Y. Nakashima, M. Takamatsu, K. Sassa and K.-I. Mima, Japan
P51 "HIYARI-HATTO (incident) Map"--When and where do people face with hazardous situation in natural disasters?
H. Shin, Japan

P52

Applying GOMS model to identifying team training requirements of process control systems
F. L. Lee, S. H. Hsu and C. N. Tu, Taiwan
P53 Natural fiber as sustainable technology and ecologic and economically right alternative in making supporting device of ramble: An experimental research
J. R. H. Claumann, M. R. Lupion, R. M. Pereira, M. R. Nunes and G. M. Scabello, Brazil

Wednesday: July 16, 2008
13:30 - 15:30

ROOM: VERONA
SESSION 43: New Ways of Sustainable Office Interior Design: Measures effects
CHAIR: P. Vink, The Netherlands

  • Effects of a meeting table and chairs making half standing possible
    P. Vink, The Netherlands
  • Implications for health and performance when replacing mouse use with shortcut keys
    M. M. Blok, P. Vink and P. Van Lingen, The Netherlands
  • Task related office chair design
    L. Groenesteijn, P. Vink, M. Looze and F. Krause, The Netherlands
  • Effects on body movement of five different office chairs
    K. Keller, R. Ellegast, R. Hamburger, P. Vink, F. Krause, M. Blok, L. Groenesteijn and H. Berger, Germany
  • Office work places with laptop computers: User specific requirements for input devices and software design
    C. Sutter, C. Armbruster, M. Oehl and J. Musseler, Germany
  • Designing for accessibility: Extending UI design approaches to hardware
    S. Keates, USA

ROOM: TURIN
SESSION 44: Cognitive Systems Research
CHAIR: C. Forsythe, USA

  • An evaluative synthesis of human performance, cognitive demands, and quality of work life in manufacturing environments
    J. K. Layer, W. Karwowski and A. Furr, USA
  • Interactive search for patterns of behavior
    R. G. Abbott, J. H. Whetzel and J. D. Basilico USA
  • Studying teamwork with automated behavior modeling
    R. G. Abbott and J. D. Basilico, USA
  • Improving the human-vehicle interface: estimating the impact of difficult physical situations on drivers
    K. R. Dixon, J. D. Basilico and C. Forsythe, USA
  • The effectiveness of electronic brainstorming in an industrial setting
    S.M. Stevens, C. C. Dornburg, S. M. L. Hendrickson, J. C. Forsythe, T. L. Bauer and G. S. Davidson, USA
  • Ethical considerations with cognitive systems and neuro technologies
    W. Shaneyfelt, USA
  • Human aspects of data mining systems
    E. Jun, USA and G. Salvendy, USA/P.R. China

ROOM: TREVI
SESSION 45: Macroergonomics Organizational, Managerial and Social Aspects
CHAIR: L. Pacholski, Poland

  • Macroergonomic prerequisites for manufacturing systems modernization
    B. Mateja and L. Pacholski, Poland
  • Management of work conditions quality through ergonomic designing of work conditions sources
    E. Tytyk, Poland
  • Macroergonomic determinants of working time losses in manufacturing systems
    L. Pacholski, K. Siemieniak and M. Siemieniak, Poland
  • Macroergonomic aspects of ecological production
    S. Janik, Poland
  • Macroergonomic specificity of quality system internal audit in medium and small enterprises
    G. Wojdynski, A. Jasiak and L. Pacholski, Poland
  • The method of matching ergonomic nonpowered hand tools to maintenance tasks for the handicapped
    M. Butlewski and E. Tytyk, Poland
  • Human factor as a determinant of pro-quality systems exploitation
    M. Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek and R. Wieczorek, Poland

ROOM: PISA
SESSION 46: Human Systems Integration
CHAIR: M. Dainoff, USA

  • Using formal methods to predict human error and system failures
    M. L. Bolton, E. J. Bass, and R. I. Siminiceanu, USA
  • Integrating human systems integration with systems engineering: Issues and (Preliminary) answers
    L. Hettinger, USA
  • Human systems integration, beyond domain tradeoffs and personnel readiness
    G. Lizza, USA
  • Recognizing the synergy between SE and HSI
    A. Muralidhar, USA
  • Requirements are key to effective human systems integration
    A. O. Salinas and H. M. Acosta, USA
  • Site found... connecting
    S. Deal, USA

ROOM: ANZIO
SESSION 47: Versatility of Ergonomic Applications in Health Care
CHAIR: M. S. Bogner, USA

  • Usability and safety of medical devices within the OR: Preliminary results of an analysis of reported incidents to the BfArM
    U. Matern, T. Rolleke and K. Montag, Germany
  • Information systems in the emergency department
    R. J. Fairbanks, USA
  • A framework for optimizing the use of technology in education and training for healthcare professionals
    J. Cannon-Bowers, USA
  • Improving mental health outcomes using immersion technologies: A cognitive ergonomics perspective
    C. Bowers, USA
  • An organizational citizenship framework for understanding patient safety behaviors
    B.-T. Karsh, USA
  • Medication reconciliation: A health care imperative – an ergonomic challenge
    M. S. Bogner, USA
  • Occupational postural constraint caused by the dental equipment: A workstation assessment
    E. C. Batiz, P. R. Kawase and A. R. P. Moro, Brazil

ROOM: CAPRI
SESSION 48: Medications, Public Health, and Warnings
Co-Chairs: M. Wogalter and C. Mayhorn, USA

  • Prescription medication sharing and borrowing: Prevalence and proclivities
    R. Goldsworthy, C. Mayhorn and A. Meade, USA
  • Iterative Teratogen Warning symbol design: Results from the field
    C. Mayhorn and R. Goldsworthy, USA
  • Graphic and information aspects affecting the effectiveness of visual instructions in medicine inserts in Brazil
    C. Spinillo, S. Padovani and F. Miranda, Brazil
  • Do alcohol warning labels influence men's and women's attempts to deter others from driving when intoxicated?
    T. Tam and T. Greenfield, USA
  • Safety packaging and enhanced warnings for over-the-counter drug products in tablet, caplet and gelcap forms
    S. Weiss, USA
  • A framework for describing the graphic and content representations of warnings: A contribution of information design to information ergonomics.
    E. Azevedo and C. Spinillo, Brazil
 

ROOM: SIENA
SESSION 49: Innovations in Ergonomics
CHAIR: E. Gorska, Poland

  • New directions in research and teaching of ergonomics at Warsaw University of
    Technology
    E. Gorska, Poland
  • The impact of local handgrip type of physical effort on chosen parameters of cardiovascular system
    P. Rybak and E. Gorska, Poland
  • The computer implementation of the results of ergonomic analysis and evaluation of workstations in Mars Polska
    M. Walda and E. Gorska, Poland
  • Implementation of ergonomic solutions with the use of Kaizen continuous improvement approach
    M. Gorski and M. Gorski, Poland
  • Research on the level of adaption of tools and everyday use objects handles to their user’s hand
    A. Polak-Sopinska, Poland
  • Paradoxes in applied ergonomics
    M. Gorski, Poland

Wednesday: July 16, 2008

15:30 - 16:00 REFRESHMENTS

16:00 - 18:00

ROOM: VERONA
SESSION 50: Overcoming Impediments to Achieving Enterprise Agility
CHAIR: S. Trzcielinski, Poland

  • A framework of organizational structure designing for agile enterprise
    E. Pawlowski and K. Pawlowski, Poland
  • Methods and tools for continuous improvement
    S. Piersiala and S. Trzcielinski, Poland
  • Leaning the organizational structure. Case of the multi media company
    A. Rogowski and S. Trzcielinski, Poland
  • Bases of theory of opportunities
    S. Trzcielinski, Poland
  • The use of ergonomics in microenterprises in Wielkopolska region
    E. Wiecek-Janka, Poland
  • Psychophysical bases of pronouncement of psychosomatic diseases at Polish microenterpreuner
    E. Wiecek-Janka, Poland

ROOM: TURIN
SESSION 51:
Human Performance
CHAIR: T. Marek, Poland

  • The role of a priori constraints in perception of 3D shapes
    Z. Pizlo, USA
  • Human operator- Cognitometrics-closing the loop
    J. Ober and J. Dylak, Poland
  • Changes in the anterior cingulate cortex activity under simulated driving task - fMRI case study
    T. Marek, M. Fafrowicz, K. Golonka, J. Mojsa-Kaja, K. Tucholska, H. Oginska, T. Orzechowski and A. Urbanik, Poland
  • Usability of train ticket vending machines
    K. Yamada and F. Ryoko, Japan
  • Should future homes be designed differently for American and Korean?
    K.-A. Jeong, USA and G. Salvendy, USA/P.R. China
  • Effects of an energy drink and cognitive loading on postural stability
    A. Enriquez and B. Chase, USA

ROOM: TREVI
SESSION 52: Managing Business Performance with Business Object Ontologies
CHAIR:
J. Kantola, Finland

  • Managing by ontologies
    J. Kantola, Finland
  • Capturing change intelligence through internet applications
    H. Vanharanta, Finland, J. Kantola, Finland, and W. Karwowski, USA
  • Hydro power plant – metaphor for innovation culture
    A. Suominen, J. Jussila and H. Vanharanta, Finland
  • Evaluating and managing R&D investment under uncertainty case study: productization of portable fuel cells
    A. Suominen, J. Kantola and A. Tuominen, Finland
  • Studying achievement factor based on collective understanding
    H. Paukku, P. Paajanen, A. Piirto, J. Kantola and H. Vanharanta, Finland
  • Project management: A bridge between academia and business
    A. Bikfalvi, Spain, J. L. Pages, Spain, N. M. Fernandez, Spain, P. M. Gou, Spain, and J. Kantola, Finland
  • Performance measures for green supply management
    J. S. Park, Korea, Y. S. Chang, Korea, H. Vanharanta, Finland and J. Kantola, Finland

ROOM: PISA
SESSION 53: The Use of Driver Assistance Systems: Experimental Evaluation and Modeling of Human Behavior
CHAIR: H. Bubb, Germany

  • Some bridging methods towards a balanced design of human-machine systems, applied to highly automated vehicles
    F. Flemisch, J. Schindler, J. Kelsch, A. Schieben and D. Damböck, Germany
  • Acceptance of augmented reality for driving assistance information
    U. Bergmeier and C. Lange, Germany
  • Development and testing of icons for driver assistance systems
    C. Lange,
    M. Wohlfarter and H. Bubb, Germany
  • The BMW iDrive  the next step of a revolution
    A. Keinath, S. Durach, L. Eckstein, and B. Niedermaier, Germany
  • Visual performance of dual task execution with simultaneous peripheral and central perception
    M. Goebel, South Africa and F. Treugut, Germany
  • Cultural differences in the use of nomadic devices
    P. Leiber, B. Spanner-Ulmer, M. Jentsch and W. Hamberger, Germany
  • Tool-based and collaborative decision support for investments in usability engineering
    T. Komischke, USA
  • Naturalistic driving study on approaching and lane-changing behavior
    D. Popiv, M. Rakic, K. Bengler and H. Bubb, Germany

ROOM: ANZIO
SESSION 54: Human Factors in Design
CO-CHAIRS: H. Schulze and T. Wafler, Switzerland

  • Boundary spanning collaboration in new product creation: (New) trends and design approaches
    H. Schulze and T. Wafler, Switzerland
  • A new approach for boundary spanning collaboration– Results and implications from a case study at Daimler AG
    H. Schulze, Switzerland, S. Mbang, Germany, and K. Stahl, Germany
  • Presentation: Collaborative design using mixed reality: Suggestions from INTUITION partners
    P. Vink and  J. W. v. Rhijn, The Netherlands, and B. Krassi, Finland
  • Boundary spanning collaboration in planning and scheduling
    D. Fischer and T. Wafler, Switzerland
  • Bridging the 3 worlds: A multi-method approach towards enhancing knowledge sharing in Rolls-Royce
    C. Shepherd and M. Kerr, UK
  • How creative is your website?
    L. Zeng, USA and G. Salvendy, USA/P.R. China
  • Cognitive ergonomics relevance for educational and educative websites’ design
    A. Carusi and C. Mont'Alvão, Brazil

ROOM: CAPRI
SESSION 55: Ergonomics in Service
CHAIR: K. Lindström, Finland

  • Interaction, work characteristics, and mental health in nursing
    J. Glaser and S. Hornung, Germany
  • Promoting Innovativeness and rewards in elderly care work
    K. Lindström, Finland
  • Emotional labour of funeral directors
    G. Molander, Finland
  • Developing industrial service capability: change process from product-oriented culture to service-oriented culture
    M. Nuutinen and K. Ilomaki, Finland
  • Improving work and work process knowledge in school kitchens – is a multilevel intervention regarded as useful?
    A. Leppänen and L. Hopsu, Finland
  • Determining the optimal bin size for a video-based posture assessment method
    P. van Wyk, P. L. Weir, D. M. Andrews, K. Fiedler and J. P. Callaghan, Canada

ROOM: SIENA
SESSION 56: Ergonomics and Safety Potpourri
CHAIR: S. Horino, Japan

  • Fundamental concepts in occupational hip injury
    S. Morrissey, USA
  • Gender perspective on work safety in the mining industry
    E. Andersson, Sweden
  • Listening to the traffic
    F. Chen, J. Hagernass, M. Lindh and J. Jarlengrip, Sweden
  • Analysis and prevention of traffic accident applying tele-field study making use of image-recording-type drive recorders
    S. Horino, M. Mori, N. Kubo, S. Kitajima and T. Katayama, Japan
  • Ergonomics proposal for visibility requirements at urban intersections in Japan for preventing frequent crossing collisions
    M. Mori, S. Horino, N. Kubo and S. Kitajima, Japan
  • A study on human factors on flight delays
    K. Onan and O. Ozaydin, Turkey
  • Ergonomics modeling and simulation for spaceflight task planning
    Y. Liu, China


 

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