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Opening Plenary Session and Keynote Address

Detailed Technical Program - Sunday, July 18, 2010
Detailed Technical Program - Monday, July 19, 2010
Detailed Technical Program - Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Interactive Poster Session

Detailed Technical Program - Sunday, July 18, 2010

Note: In general, the duration of each presentation should last 15 min with 2 min for discussion. The session chairs may at their discretion increase the time allocation to each presenter.

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The Final Program may be significantly changed due to speakers attendance.

ROOM 8:00-10:00
Theater SESSION 1:  Civilizational Change
  CO-CHAIRS: M. W. Hail and S. J. Lange, USA
  Relativism and its consequences for Western civilization
      S. J. Lange, USA
  Theories of regime development across the millennia and their application to modern liberal democracies
      M. Bessette, USA
  Cultural change as issues resolution: Predicting values change in the Middle East
     M. Moaddel, USA
  Factors of destabilization and collapse: A comparative study of the Roman and British Empires and the consequences for Western Civilization
      M. W. Hail, USA
  Democracy’s sacred opinions and the radicalization of Islam in the twentieth century
      J. Pidluzny, USA
  The theological clash of civilizations: Islamic perceptions of Western religion
    K. Walker, USA
   
Sandringham SESSION 2:  Ergonomics Hazards and Prevention
  CHAIR:  R. Jang, Taiwan
  The relationship between the subjective perception of physical capability and muscular strength during repetitive lifting tasks
    R.-L. Jang, Taiwan
  Musician related cumulative muscular disorders as assessed using a Taiwanese questionnaire survey
    C.-L. Chen, Taiwan
  Whole-body vibration exposure and musculoskeletal complaints in urban mail carriers
    H.-C. Chen, Y.-P. Liu and C.-T. Chiang, Taiwan
  Glovebox gloves:  Effects on forearm muscle activity for gripping with maximal and sub-maximal efforts
    P.-C. Sung, P.-J. Cheng and C.-L. Lee, Taiwan
  The evaluation of an assistive  chair design for the elderly
    C. Huang, Taiwan
  Ergonomics in the context of prevention, educational proposal and current situation in Colombia
    E. Cadavid and L. M. Sáenz, Colombia
  Ergonomics in industrial design education process:  A conceptual and methodological experience
    L. M. Sáenz, Colombia
   
Windsor SESSION 3:  Aviation Human Factors
  CO-CHAIRS:  S. Landry and S. Verma, USA
  Potential human factors issues in NextGen ATM concepts
    L. Martin, C. Cabrall, P. Lee and K. Jobe, USA
  Designing efficient trajectory clearance information format on air traffic controller's display
    M. Hiyashi and R. Lanter, USA
  Preliminary guidelines on controller's procedures for pairing aircraft for simultaneous approaches under different levels of automation
    S. Verma, T. Kozon and D. Ballinger, USA
  An approach to function allocation for the next generation air transport system
    S. Landry, USA
  Factors affecting success and failure in a return-to-work program established for a department of defense aircraft maintenance facility
   E. Irwin, K. Streilein and R. Slife, USA
  An approach to study the body back discomfort of economy class aircraft passenger
    C. F. Tan, W. Chen and M. Rauterberg, The Netherlands
  Impact of airspace reconfiguration on controller workload and traffic performance
    P. Lee, N. Smith, T. Prevot, J. Homola, H. Lee, A. Kessell and C. Brasil, USA
   
Balmoral SESSION 4:  Ergonomics and Material Environment Design
  CHAIR:  J. Charytonowicz, Poland
  Work seats:  A short historical outline 
    J. Charytonowicz, Poland
  Eco-ergonomics in architecture  
    A. Skowronski, Poland
  Visibility profiles of stadium stands derived from  profiles of comfortable stairs
    Z. Pelczarski, Poland
  The social role of ergonomics and material environment design 
    K. Lis, Poland
  Occupational safety management and application of economic guidelines in the shaping of working conditions in supermarkets
     K. Lis and J. Olszewski, Poland
  The leader impact on proergonomic activities
     E. Jasinska, W. Jasinski and S. Janik, Poland
  TEA: Technology Ergonomics Applications SEMCO Group
       S. Folley and J.- M. Diroux, France
   
Chopin Ballroom SESSION 5:  Using VR/AR to Improve Manual Handling I
  CO-CHAIRS:  P. Vink, The Netherlands, B. Krassi, Finland, and M. D’Cruz, UK
  ManuVAR:  A framework for improving manual work through virtual and augmented reality
    B. Krassi, Finland, M. D'Cruz, UK, and P. Vink, The Netherlands
  Virtual and augmented reality technologies for supporting heterogeneous multidisciplinary end-users across product lifecycle
    S. Kiviranta, Finland, M. Poyade, Spain, and K. Helin, Finland
  Integration of human factors methods to the ManuVAR product lifecycle management model
    S Aromaa, Finland, J. Viitaniemi, Finland, C. Leva, Ireland, and B. Krassi, Finland
  ManuVAR Training: Supporting the Implementation and design of VR/AR quality-Improvement tools for manual handling
    P. Liston, Ireland, S. Cromie,Ireland, M.-C. Leva, Ireland, K. Helin, Finland, and M. D’Cruz, UK
  Investigating manual work using human factors approaches and behavioral analysis
    G. Lawson, UK, G. Tosolin, Italy, C. Leva, Ireland, S. Sharples, UK, A. Langley, UK, S. Shaikh, UK, and P. Liston, Ireland
  From teaching machines to the exploitation of virtual and augmented reality:  Behaviour analysis supporting manual workers in aerospace industry within the European project ManuVAR
    G. Tosolin and A. Valdina, Italy
  Usability of approximated 3D target objects for mission preparation
    M. Kleiber and C. Winkelholz, Germany
   
Trade SESSION 6:  Digital Human Modelling in Usability Engineering
  CHAIR:  J. Grobelny, Poland
  Modeling in websites designing process
    K. Hankiewicz and W.  Prussak, Poland
  Modelling human response magnitude for electronic message stimulation
    K. Jach and M. Kulinski, Poland
  Modelling online buyers' preferences related to webpages layout: Methodology and preliminary results
    M. Kulinski, K. Jach, R. Michalski and J. Grobelny, Poland
  Human preference modeling in usability of graphical interfaces
    J. Grobelny and R. Michalski, Poland
  Investigating preattentive features for modelling human behaviour during visual search
    R.  Michalski, J. Grobelny, M.  Kulinski and K. Jach, Poland
  An empirical assessment of driver motivation, emotional response and driving conditions on risk-taking decisions
    Y. Zhang and D. Kaber, USA
  Understanding accidents in the great outdoors: Testing a risk management framework in the led outdoor activity domain
    P. Salmon, A. Williamson, M. Lenne, E. Mitsopoulos-Rubens and C. M. Rudin-Brown, Australia
   
Escorial SESSION 7:  Ergonomics in Academics/Education/Training
  CHAIR:  V. Rice, USA
  Auditory discrimination and academic performance
    P. Alfred, V. J. Rice, G. Boykin and L. Laws, USA
  Challenges and opportunities for applying human factors methods to the development of non-technical skills in healthcare education
     M. A. Rosen, M. Feldman, E. Salas, H. B. King and J. Lopreiato, USA
  Videogame experience and neurocognitive timing performance
    G. L. Boykin, V. J. Rice, P. Alfred and L. Laws, USA
  Evaluating a human factors training program for content retention and effectiveness
    C. Bazley, USA
  Using evidence based research method to design inclusive learning environment for autism
    R. Khare, India, A. Mullick, USA and A. Khare, India
  The human factors of instructional design and accelerated learning
   A. Oskorus, R. Meyer, T. Andre and K. Moore, USA
  Improving Internet accessibility for dyslexic users
    J. Jerrmas-Smith, A. Good and D. Heathcode, UK
  Computer workstation ergonomics for an aging workforce
    Neil Charness, USA
   
Alhambra SESSION 8:  Ergonomics in Industrial Quality
  CHAIR: S. Hwang, Taiwan
  An ergonomic study on measurement operation quality of an inspection laboratory
    H.-Y. Huang and E. M.-Y. Wang, Taiwan
  Predicting image quality on a mobile display under different illuminations
    P.-H. Lin, W.-H. Kuo and S.-L. Hwang, Taiwan
  Display/control quality in small touch based screen
  Y. L. Lee, Taiwan
  Survey of workload factors for technicians in wind turbine maintenance tasks: A pilot study
    G.-F. Liang, Taiwan, P. Patterson, USA, and S.-L. Hwang, Taiwan
  The factors of image quality in autostereoscopic display
Y.-T. Ding, S.-L. Hwang, K.-C. Chang, S. Wang, Y.-Y. Lai and W.-H. Liao, Taiwan
  Multiple criteria process optimization in computer simulation, Using resin transfer modeling tooling design as an example
    J. C. P. Su and Y. Peng, Taiwan
  Consumer perception of mobile phone attributes
    T. Zhang, P. L. P. Rau and J. Zhou, P. R. China
   
Raphael SESSION 9:  Mobility and Human Modeling
  CHAIR:  G. Andreoni, Italy
  Are force dynamics determined by hand posture during hand brake manipulation?
    K. Li and V. Duffy, USA
  Human behaviour analysis and modelling:  A mixed method approach
    G. Andreoni, L. Anselmi, F. Costa, M. Mazzola, E. Preatoni, M. Romero and B. Simionato, Italy
  Vehicle layout conception considering trunk loading and unloading
    A. Mueller and T. Maier, Germany
  Modeling and simulation of under-knee amputee climbing task
    Y. Fu, S. Li and B. Yueqing, P. R. China
  Assessment of dynamic reaching tasks through a novel ergonomical index
    E. Preatoni, M. Mazzola and G. Andreoni, Italy
  Fast and frugal heuristics conquer the airport
    C. Möhlenbrink and E. Schnieder,  Germany
  Capability test for a digital cognitive flight crew model
    A. Luedtke, Germany, J.-P. Osterloh, Germany, T. Mioch, The Netherlands, and J. Janssen, The Netherlands
   
Michelangelo SESSION 10:  Cognitive Ergonomics  I
  CHAIR:  D. Kaber, USA
  Spatial cognition and virtual/real transfer of learning
    G. Wallet, France
  Cognitive task analysis for maritime collisions
    A. L. S. Tan, M. Helander, K. Choo and S. B. Kee, Singapore
  Workload-based evaluation of supervisory control interfaces for life science automation
    S.-H. Kim, USA, R. Green,USA, D. Kaber, USA, M. Weippert, Germany, D. Arndt, Germany, R. Stoll, Germany, and P. Mosaly, USA
  Effects of modes of cockpit automation on pilot performance and workload in a next generation flight concept of operation
    G.-H. Gil, K. Kaufmann, S.-H. Kim and D. Kaber, USA
  Measuring cross-cultural stimulus-responses on the internet
    E. MacKerrow and J. Watkins, USA
  Supporting attention in manual assembly and its influence on quality
    G. Bäckstrand, A. Brolin, D. Högberg, Sweden, and K. Case, UK
10:00-10:30 Refreshments will be provided in the Exhibits area
ROOM 10:30-12:30
Theater SESSION 11:  Innovations in Healthcare Safety at the VA
  CHAIR:  Jim Bagian, USA
  The daily plan®:  Patients taking part in patient safety
    B. King, P. Mills, J. Neily, A. Fore and J. Bagian, USA
  Airline safety practices in clinical nursing
    G. Sculli, USA
  Medical team training in the Veterans Health Administration:  Checklist-guided preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings
   D. Paull and L. Mazzia, USA
  VA Health Information Technology: Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Bar Code Medication Administration, (BCMA) and My HealtheVet
   D. M. Hoover and M. Theis, USA
  Model-based usability and error analysis of an electronic health record interface
    S. Wood, D. Sittig, A. Esquivel, D. Murphy, B. Reis and H. Singh, USA
  Teaching healthcare clinicians to demand safe healthcare delivery systems
    L. Williams and J. Bagian, USA
   
Sandringham SESSION 12:  Biometric Symbols for International Users
  CHAIR:  Y.-Y. Choong, USA
  Make icons make sense:  Solving symbols for global audiences
    P. Hofmann, Australia
  Design and evaluate biometric device symbols for Chinese
    P.-L. P. Rau and J. Liu, P. R. China
  International study of NIST pictograms, icons and symbols for use with biometric systems - The case of South Korea
    S. M. Ko, J. K. Choi and Y. G. Yi, Korea
  An empirical study of Korean culture effects in the usability of biometric symbols
    Y.-B. Kwon, Korea, Y. Lee, USA, and Y.-Y. Choong, USA
  Usability evaluation on icons of fingerprint scanning system for Taiwanese users
    S.-F. M. Liang and P.-H. Hsu, Taiwan
  Biometric symbol design for the public - Case studies in the United States and four Asian countries
    Y.-Y. Choong, B. Stanton and M. Theofanos, USA
  The elder's discrimination of icons with color discrimination on the cell phone
    J.-Y. Kuo and F.-G. Wu, Taiwan
   
Windsor SESSION 13:  Extracting Understanding from Diverse Data Sources
  CO-CHAIRS:  S. Lackey and D. Nicholson, USA
  Data problems for cross-cultural decision making
      W. Salter, I. Yoha, G. Levchuk and B. Skarin, USA
  Lethal combinations:  Studying the structure of terrorist networks
    I. Anderson, K. Rethemeyer and V. Asal, USA
  Terrorist profiles: From their own words
     P. Picucci, USA
  MASON RebeLand and data aspects of agent-based simulation models
      C. Cioffi-Revilla, USA
  Dynamic decision making games and conflict resolution
      C. Gonzalez, C. Lebiere, J. Martin and I. Juvina, USA
   
Balmoral SESSION 14:  Ergonomics Modelling of Systems and Products
  CHAIR: H. Khalid, Malaysia
  Modeling operator performance under stress and fatigue:  What can a cognitive architectural model tell us?
    J. W. Kim and P. Hancock, USA
  Using TRIZ for human factors design
  M. Helander, Singapore
  Beauty and the beast:  Predicting web page visual appeal
    C. Dudek, G. Lindgaard and S. Pineau, Canada
  Citarasa engineering for modeling affective product design
    H. Khalid, Malaysia
  Modeling mobile devices for the elderly
    M. Ziefle, Germany
  Modeling precision agriculture device for palm oil industry
    M. F. Yahaya and S.-L. Choong, Malaysia
  Cultural modelling of remote communities
    A. W. Yeo, E. Mit, P.-C. Chiu, J. Labadin and P.-P. Tan, Malaysia
   
Chopin Ballroom SESSION 15:  Special Populations:  I
  CO-CHAIRS:  A. Vredenburgh, USA, and C. Chapdelaine, Canada
  Evaluation of methods to remedy existing multi-family housing to maximize accessibility to residents
    I. Zackowitz and A. Vredenburgh, USA
  Work system design with the ergonomic harmony framework for the aging workforce
    L. Wang and H. Lau, Hong Kong
  Lessons learned from blind individuals on videodescription
    C. Chapdelaine and A. Jarry, Canada
  The Ability/Difficulty Table:  A tool to identify the “limit target” in the Design for all Approach
    G. Di Bucchianico, Italy
  Supporting inclusive evaluation with user capability data
   U. Persad, West Indies, P. Langdon, UK, and P. J. Clarkson, UK
  Access 2 All – Innovative HMI concepts for barrier-free travelling
    K. Meinken, Germany, and A. Bekiaris, Greece
  A program to help persons with disabilities become entrepreneurs
    P. McAlindon, C. Mayo and P. Shoemann, USA
   
Trade SESSION 16:  Comfortable Human Requirements
  CHAIR:  P. Sharma, India
  Ergonomic assessment of farm activities of women farmers of Mountain of India:  Approach towards drudgery reduction
    A. Rajor, P. Sharma, S. Singh and I. Karki, India
  Status of ward nurses in health care industry of Uttarakhand State of India:  An approach through hospital ergonomics
    I. Karki and P. Sharma, India
  Design development of toilet chair on ergonomic principles through CAD
    N. Kaur, P. Sharma and K. Oberoi, India
  Good ergonomic setup for healthy posture at work
    S. Singh and P. Sharma, India
  Ergonomic assessment of old age homes and related health hazards on elderly people
    S. N. Kashyap and P. Sharma, India
  Ergonomic assessment of interiors in residential dwellings and impact on residents
    S. Agarwal, India, P. Sharma, India, and L. Gupta, USA
  Ergonomic assessment of dairy activities performed by rural women of Punjab (India)
    K. Oberoi, S. Sharma and P. Kataria, India
  Ergonomic assessment: Risk exposure among construction workers
    P. Joshi, P. Sharma and A. Sharma, India
   
Escorial SESSION 17:  Behavior Based Safety
  CO-CHAIRS:  J. Sinay and H. Pacaiova, Slovak Republic
  Safety culture - An effective tool for major hazard prevention
    M. Palecek, Czech Republic
  Surface pressure analysis in prosthetics and orthotics
    J. Zivcak, R. Hudak, M. Kristof and L. Bednarcikova, Slovak Republic
  Safety and risk philosophy in maintenance management
  H. Pacaiova, Slovak Republic
  Causal relation of negative event occurrence-Injury and/or failure
  J. Sinay and A. Nagyova, Slovak Republic
  Safety aspects of rapid detection of smoldering burning in cellulose and cellulosic materials
    K. Balog and T. Chrebet, Slovak Republic
   
Alhambra SESSION 18:  Military Applications of Neuroergonomics
  CHAIR:  V. Rice, USA
  Neuroergonomics, From theory to practice
    C. Fidopiastis and D. Nicholson, USA
  Subjective and objective measures of operator state in automated systems
    L. Reinerman-Jones, K. Cosenzo and D. Nicholson, USA
  Towards physiologically adaptive operator training
    K. Thomas and J. Christensen, USA
  Neurogenetics of working memory and decision making under time pressure
    R. Parasuraman, USA
  Cognitive workload assessment of air traffic controllers using optical brain imaging sensors
    H. Ayaz,  B. Willems, S. Bunce, P. Shewokis, K. Izzetoglu, S. Hah, A. Deshmukh and B. Onaral, USA
  Prestimulus alpha as a precursor to errors in a UAV target orientation detection task
    C. Baldwin, J. Coyne, D. Roberts, J. Barrow, A. Cole, C. Sibley, B. Taylor and G. Buzzell, USA
  Real-time classification of neural signals corresponding to the detection of targets in video imagery
    J. Touryan, L. Gibson, J. Horne and P. Weber, USA
   
Raphael SESSION 19:  Anthropometry, Scanning and Posture
  CHAIR: R. Goonetilleke, Hong Kong
  Development of methodology to gather seated anthropometry data in a microgravity environment
    K. Young, M. Mesloh and S. Rajulu, USA
  Dynamic foot scanning. Prospects and limitations of using synchronized 3D scanners to capture complete human foot shape while walking
    T. Schmeltzpfenning, C. Plank, I. Krauss, P. Aswendt and S. Grau, Germany
  Hand posture estimation for the disposition design of controls on an automobile steering wheel
    N. Miyata and M. Mochimaru, Japan
  The effects of extravehicular activity (EVA) glove pressure on hand strength
    M. Mesloh, S. England, L. Benson, S. Thompson and S. Rajulu, USA
  Physically-based grasp posture generation for virtual ergonomic assessment using digital hand
    Y. Endo, N. Miyata, M. Kouchi, M. Mochimaru and S. Kanai, Japan
   The geriatric 3D foot shape
    A.  Luximon, Y. Luximon, D. W.-C. Wong and M. Zhang, Hong Kong
  Relationship between arrangement of functional joint rotation centers and body dimensions
    K. Aoki, M. Kouchi and M. Mochimaru, Japan
   
Michelangelo SESSION 20:  Simulation and Modeling in Healthcare
  CO-CHAIRS:  Y. Liu and J. Gallimore, USA
  Improving quality of patient care in an Emergency Department through modeling and simulation of its process
    A. Langdon and P. Chawla, USA
  Virtual reality:  From training to rehabilitation
    M. D'Angelo,  S. Kotowski, D.  Reynolds, S. Narayanan and J. Gallimore, USA
  Designing a virtual patient for communication
    A. Barnes, J. Gallimore and R. Scott, USA
  Clinical virtual reality: A brief review of the future
    S. Rizzo, USA
  A multi-institutional effort to examine the use of mixed reality clinical scenarios in health professions education
    D. S. Lind, USA
  Human factors engineering availability and suitability verification for human-system interface in nuclear power plants
    J. Ra, Korea
 
ROOM 13:30-15:30
Theater SESSION 21:  Tactical Culture Training
  CO-CHAIRS: S. Schatz and D. Barber, USA
  Modeling the reciprocal relationship between personality and culture
      S. Schatz and D. Nicholson, USA
  Modeling cultural and personality biases in decision-making
      E. Hudlicka, USA
  Narrative structure as a cultural variable in modeling and training decision making
      W. Zachary, L. Miller, S. Read and T. Santarelli,  USA
  AVATAR: Developing a military cultural role-play trainer
      D. Barber, S. Schatz and D. Nicholson, USA
  Auto-diagnostic adaptive precision training - human terrain (ADAPT-HT):  A conceptual framework for cross-cultural skills training
      K. Stanney, C. Kokini, S. Fuchs, P. Axelsson and C. Phillips, USA
  Integrating cross-cultural decision making skills into military training
      L. Johnson and L. Friedland, USA
   
Windsor SESSION 22  Human Performance  I
  CHAIR:  D. Coelho, Portugal
  Principle driven design:  Ergonomic requirements of multimedia as the main driver in the development of a tool for prevention in occupational health and safety
    D. Coelho, Portugal
  Face to face and on-line learning: Are emotions so blended in a blended learning environment?
    O. Parlangeli, N. Ciani and E. Marchigiani, Italy
  Cognitive ergonomics: The adaptation of the Brazilian pilots to the aircraft F-5EM
    H. Montandon, M. da Silveira Luz and S. L. de Oliveira Ribeiro, Brazil
  Is analytical thinking useful to technology teaching?
    R. K. O'Flynn and T. Waldmann, Ireland
  Utilizing the keyboard to issue commands: Do self-efficacy, goal orientation, and computer anxiety impact usage of efficient techniques with software?
    S. Peres, J. Jardina and C. Titus, USA
   
Balmoral SESSION 23:  Virtual Working Environment and Systemic-Structural Activity Theory
  CO-CHAIRS:  T. Winkler, Poland, and G. Bedny, USA
  Innovative solutions for adjustment of city area to disabled persons and the aged with using computer techniques
      A. K. Styczeń, Poland, J. Bartnicka, Poland, and C. Bevilacqua, France
  Knowledge based shaping of working conditions in industry and health care
    T. Winkler, Poland
  Using performance measures to assess the effect of visual aesthetic on usability
    A. Altaboli, USA/Libya, Y.  Lin, USA, M.  Ali, Libya, and Y. Alterhony, Libya
  Innovation-based enhancing work conditions in healthcare organizations
    J. Bartnicka and T. Winkler, Poland
  Analysis of abandoned actions in the email distributed tasks performance
      I. Bedny and G. Bedny, USA
  The concept of task in the systemic-structural activity theory
      W. Karwowski, G. Bedny, USA, and O. Chebykin, Ukraine
  The concept of task for non-production human-computer interaction environment
      G. Bedny, W. Karwowski and I. Bedny, USA
   
Chopin Ballroom SESSION 24:  New Ergonomics Research for Accessibility
  CHAIR:  D. Feathers, USA
  Older adults and "meaningful access" to internet-based health applications;  A human factors approach
    S. Czaja and J. Sharit, USA
  Clear floor area for wheeled mobility users
    E. Steinfeld, C. D'Souza, V. Paquet and J. White, USA
  Enhancing the wheelchair transfer process to elements in the built environment
    A. Koontz, M. Toro, P. Kankipati and R. Cooper, USA
  Interaction development for a public transit rider reporting system
    E. Ayoob, T. Andrainoff, R. Dar Aziz and A. Steinfeld, USA
  A human performance study to inform accessible public bus transportation
    V. Paquet, J. Lenker, C. D'Souza, P. Bareira, U. Damle and E. Steinfeld
  Comparison of hand grip strength between wheeled mobility device users and non-disabled adults
    C. Joseph, C. D'Souza, V. Paquet and D. Feathers, USA
  Anthropometric data visualization tools to improve accessibility of built environments
    C. D'Souza, V. Paquet, E. Steinfeld and D. Feathers, USA
   
Trade SESSION 25:  Human Factors in Manufacturing:  I
  CO-CHAIRS:  G. Paul, Australia, and H. Shahnavaz, Sweden
  Macro and micro ergonomics application in a medium sized company
    H. Shahnavaz, Sweden, A. Naghib and S. Samadi, Iran
  Design for manufacturing (DFM) – A case study of repetitive measures
    G. Paul, Australia, and F. Wagner, Germany
  The personas layering framework applied to consumer services design for automotive market
    A. Marcengo, A. Rapp and E. Guercio, Italy
  Cultural influence on learning sensorimotor tasks
    T. Jeske, M. Mayer, B. Odenthal, K. Hasenau, S. Tackenberg and C. Schlick, Germany
  Cognitive assembly planning using state graphs
    D. Ewert, E. Hauck, D. Schilberg and S. Jeschke, Germany
  The process of identifying and implementing ergonomic controls in the packaging of motors
    I. Wireman, USA
  Nonlinear synchronization of biceps and triceps muscles during maximum voluntary contraction
    D. Rodrick, S. Erupaka, R. K. Sasidharan and W. Karwowski, USA
   
Escorial SESSION 26:  Safety Systems
  CHAIR:  S. Maly, Czech Republic
  New tools for analyzing work activities in the process industry
    P. Skrehot, Czech Republic
  Program "safety enterprise" as a supporting tool for effective occupational safety and health management system
    S. Vlkova, Czech Republic
  Major accident prevention as a tool to increase the level of enterprise safety systems in the Czech Republic
    M. Prazakova, S. Maly, E. Dusek and V. Sluka, Czech Republic
  Analysis of the process safety management system in relation to the prevention of major accidents caused by dangerous chemical substances
    P. Forint, Czech Republic
  The human body reaction on non-uniform radiant-convective load
    S. Bernatikova, Z. Oleksiakova, Z. Jirak, M. Jokl, H. Tomaskova and S. Maly, Czech Republic
  Globe Stereothermometer - A new instrument for measurement and evaluation of irrefular radiant-convective load
    Z. Oleksiakova, S. Bernatikova, Z. Jirak, M. Jokl, S. Maly, H. Tomaskova, Czech Republic
  Adaptibility of operators when exposed to hand-transmitted vibration at work with electric hand-held tools
    S. Fišerová, Czech Republic
   
Alhambra SESSION 27:  Informing Computational Neuroergonomics
  CHAIR:  A. Santamaria, USA
  Adaptive target recognition (AdTR) with a brain-computer interface
    M.  Aguilar, P. M. Connolly, T. Hawkins, K. Zachery and M. Qian, USA
  Predicting perceptual performance from neural activity
    K. Das, S. Li, B. Giesbrecht, Z. Kourtzi and M. Eckstein, USA
  Decoding information processing when attention fails: An electrophysiological approach
    R. Kasper, K. Das, M. Eckstein and B. Giesbrecht,  USA
  Performance under pressure: A cognitive neuroscience approach to emotion regulation, psycho-motor performance and stress
    A. Haufler and B. Hatfield, USA
  The motion of emotion:  Affective influences on movement planning and execution
    C. Janelle, S. Coombes and K. Gamble, USA
  Pre-Motor response time benefits in multi-modal displays
    J.  Merlo and P. A. Hancock, USA
  Modeling sleep-related activities from experimental observations:  Initial computational frameworks to understand sleep function(s)
    M. A. Greco, J. Murray and C. Talcott, USA
   
Raphael SESSION 28:  Novel Digital Human Modelling Systems
  CO-CHAIRS:  R. Marshall, UK, S. Summerskill, UK, and D. Högberg, Sweden
  Development and evaluation of task based digital human modelling for inclusive design
    R. Marshall, S. Summerskill, K. Case, D. Gyi and R. Sims, UK
  Potential improvements to the occupant accommodation design process in vehicles using digital human modelling
    S. Summerskill, R. Marshall and K. Case, UK
  IMMA-Intelligently Moving Manikin - Project status
    L. Hanson, D. Hogberg, R. Bohlin and J. Carlson, Sweden
  Digital human model module and work process for considering anthropometric diversity
    E. Bertilsson, D. Hogberg, and L. Hanson, Sweden
  Development of novel digital human modelling systems
    R. Marshall, UK
   
Michelangelo SESSION 29:  Engineering Modeling in Clinical Settings I
  CO-CHAIRS:  J. Kasser, Singapore, and M. Ohkura, Japan
  Comprehensive Exposure Index (CEI) model for the assessment of risk factors of UEMSDS
    S. A. Moussavi-Najarkola, Iran
  Mobile devices as virtual blackboards for M - learning
    D. Davcev and V. Trajkvik, Republic of Macedonia
  The central totem for hospital stay: An example of applied patient-centred design
    C. Dinardo, Italy
  Toward the standardization of health care record management systems
    J. Chakraborty, L. Hansen, A. Patel and A. Norcio, USA
  Interactive system to assist rehabilitation of children:  Development of a system employing new rehabilitation movement
    S. Murai, K. Umehara, H. Hariyama and M. Ohkura, Japan
  The characteristics of center of pressure progression for elderly adults
    M.-C. Chiu, H.-C. Wu and M.-H. Wu, Taiwan
  Developing a method to evaluate the employee satisfaction on safety management
    M. Tomita and Y. Okada, Japan
15:30-16:00 Refreshments will be provided in the Exhibits area
ROOM 16:00-18:00
Theater SESSION 30:  Use Cases of Cross Cultural Decision
  CO-CHAIRS: D. Schmorrow and D. Nicholson, USA
  Developing a multidisciplinary ontology: A case illustration from ICST’s research on competitive adaptation in terrorist networks
    K. Braddock, J. Horgan, M. Kenney and K. Carley, USA
  Adversarial behavior in complex adaptive systems: An overview of ICST’s research on competitive adaptation in terrorist networks
       J. Horgan, M. Kenney and P. Vining, USA
  Analyzing ABC of disaster experience using text mining
      H. Khalid, Malaysia, J. Radha, Malaysia, X. Yang, Singapore, and M. Helander, Singapore
  Simulating the Afghanistan-Pakistan opium supply chain
      J. Watkins, E. MacKerrow and T. Merritt, USA
  The impact of psicoergonomic factors of Mexican labor, working in global enterprises
     P. Castillo Galván and E. Espinoza Méndez, Mexico
   
Sandringham SESSION 31:  Health Care Providers as Consumers
  CHAIR:  S. Bogner, USA
  Health care as an electric can opener
    S. Bogner, USA
  Healthcare product design - The Challenge of co-design
    R. Goossens, The Netherlands
  OR2010 - Processes analysis within the OR and the consequences for product design
    U. Matern and D. Büchel, Germany
  Benefits of a structured user centred design process for customers:  Patients and manufacturers
    D. Büchel and U. Matern, Germany
  Making safe choices as consumers of health care products: Challenges for the future
    V. Patel, USA
  Nomenclature, mental models and mountain rescue
    S. Prückner, Germany
  The strange case of  4+6 = 21!
    Y. Donchin, Israel
   
Windsor SESSION 32:  Medical Devices
  CHAIR:  C. Garg, USA
  Overview of IEC 62366 and implications for human factors work in the design and definition of medical devices
    C. Garg, USA
  Use error analysis:  Methodology and example
    E. Israelski, USA
  Designing medical device human performance validation protocols for FDA clearance:  A case study
    R. North, USA
  How difficult could it be to design a usability questionnaire for physicians? Challenges and experiences of a multidisciplinary group work in Finland
    J. Viitanen, Finland
  A qualitative assessment of medical device design by healthy adolescents
    A. Lang, J. Martin, S. Sharples and J. Crowe, UK
  Human factors/usability validation:   The essential components for demonstrating reasonable use-safety for a medical device
    R. Kaye, USA
  Contextual inquiry for medical device development: A case study
    J. Martin and J. Crowe, UK
   
Balmoral SESSION 33:  Using VR/AR to Improve Manual Handling II
  CO-CHAIRS:  P. Vink, The Netherlands, B.Krassi, Finland, and M. D’Cruz, UK
  Collaboration between design and production by exploiting VR/AR and PLM - Case Metso Minerals
   S.-P. Leino, M. Vehviläinen, S. Kiviranta, A. Mäkiranta, P. Nuutinen, I. Hokkanen, P. Multanen, P. Rantanen, J Heikkilä and T. Martikainen, Finland
  User demands for new mixed reality tools, first results of the ManuVAR project
    P. Vink, The Netherlands, M. Blok, The Netherlands, G. van Rhijn, The Netherlands, T. Bosch, The Netherlands, H. Totté, The Netherlands, and K. Loupos, Greece
  ManuVAR PLM model, methodology, architecture, and tools for manual work support throughout system lifecycle
    B. Krassi, Finland, S. Kiviranta, Finland, P. Liston, Ireland, S.-P. Leino, Finland, M. Strauchmann, Germany, A. Reyes-Lecuona, Spain, J. Viitaniemi, Finland, J. Sääski, Finland, S. Aromaa, Finland, and K. Helin, Finland
  Augmented reality in factory environments - System usability and human factors studies
    J Sääski, Finland, G. Karaseitanidis, UK, and T. Salonen, Finland
  Supporting workers through the combination of mixed reality and mobile devices in wide areas
    N. Frangakis, Greece, I. Karaseitanidis, Greece, R. Blach, Germany, and T. Gleue, Germany
  A virtual interactive training application to support manual work
    M. Strauchmann, Germany, T. Haase,Germany, J. Viitaniemi, Finland, S. Kiviranta, Finland, and P. Vink, The Netherlands
  Discussion on AR/VR:  P. Vink, B. Krassi and M. D'Cruz
   
Chopin Ballroom SESSION 34:  Design of Interface for Smart Products
  CHAIR:  T. Park, Singapore
  Emotions invoked by overall shape of robot
    J. Hwang, Korea, W. Hwang, Korea, and T. Park, Singapore
  Toward a unified social robot taxonomy based on human perceptions
    B. Tay and T. Park, Singapore
  Efficacy of central alarm system on nurses' line of care in a surgical intensive care unit in Singapore
    R. Y. I. Koh, T. Park and F. G. Chen, Singapore
  Modeling of an integrated workstation environment for occupational safety and health application
    A. R. Omar and I. Halim, Malaysia
  Design comparison of commercial TV remote controls
    H. Beauchamp and Y. S. Ryu, USA
  Design approach of a direct-touch input for navigation techniques interface of web map
    H. Lin and F.-G. Wu, Taiwan
  Design of hand operated trowel:  An ergonomic approach
    M. Khidiya and A. Bhardwaj, India
   
Trade SESSION 35:  Systems Safety I
  CHAIR:  Y.-G. Kwon, Korea
  Evaluation of task related bottleneck factors of NPPs
        T. I. Jang, J. K. Park, S. H. Hwang, J. W. Lee and Y. H. Lee, South Korea 
  A study on the evaluation of management plan for whole-body vibration by ISO 2631-1
       S. H. Kim, T. G. Kim, Y. S. Kang and K. H. Yi, South Korea   
  The preventive strategies for the third industrial accident  in Korea
       Y. Kang, S. Yang, T. Kim and D. Kim, South Korea  
  Impact of occupational health & safety activities and safety climate on industry accident rates in South Korea
      K. H. Yi and H. S. Jung, South Korea 
  Enhancement of MSD problems in the automobile industry
      Y.-G. Kwon, H.-J. Lee and J.-W. Ryu, Korea 
  The comparison between OHSMS and PCMS for business area
      C.-O. Kim, H.-J. Choi and C.-H. Lee, Korea  
  A human factor analysis to mitigate fall risk factors in an aerospace environment
    J. Ware, USA
   
Escorial SESSION 36:  Ergonomics Applications in the Workplace
  CHAIR: M. J. Wang, Taiwan
  The effect of backpack weight on gait parameters
    C.-Y. Wu, C.-L. Lin, M.-J. Chung and M.-J. Wang, Taiwan
  The investigation of low back problems among home delivery drivers
    C.-L. Lin, Y.-T. Hung, M.-J. Wang and J. P. Chen, Taiwan
  The effect of local illumination on light-on test inspection in a TFT-LCD Plant
    L.-J. Twu, C.-L. Lin and M.-J. Wang, Taiwan
  A comparison of different shoe insoles in gait performance
    M.-J. Chung, C.-L. Lin, C.-H. Chang and M.-J. Wang, Taiwan
  The evaluation of double-layers clothing on clothing microclimate, physiological responses and subjective comfort
    T.-H. Chen, C.-L. Lin and M.-J. Wang, Taiwan
  Effect of grasp-/contact-characteristics of snap fasteners on time requirements and electromyographic activity for snap-fit assembly 
    H. Salmanzadeh, M. Diaz-Meyer, V. Bopp, K. Landau and R. Bruder, Germany
  Development of a questionnaire for prolonged standing jobs at manufacturing industry
        I. Halim, A. R. Omar, A. M. Saman, I. Othman and M. A. Ali, Malaysia
   
Alhambra SESSION 37:  Human Modeling for Real Problem Solving
  CHAIR:  Y. Motomura, Japan
  Large-scale data based modeling in everyday life for service engineering
    Y. Motomura, Japan
  A social system that circulates safety knowledge for injury prevention
    Y. Nishida, Y. Motomura, K. Kitamura and T. Yamanaka, Japan
  A system for presenting potential high-risk situation by integrating biomechanical, injury, child behavior model
    Y. Koizumi, Y. Nishida, Y. Motomura, Y. Miyazaki and H. Mizoguchi, Japan
  A method of evidence-based risk assessment through modeling infant behavior and injury
    K. Nomori, Y. Nishida, Y. Motomura, T. Yomanaka and A. Komatsubara, Japan
  Childhood injury modeling based on injury data collected using Bodygraphic injury surveillance system
    K. Kitamura, Y. Nishida and Y. Motomura, Japan
  Cognitive study on driver’s behavior by vehicle trajectory and eye movement in virtual environment
    H. Aoki, H. Nakayasu, , N. Kondo and T. Miyoshi, Japan
  Characterization of mental models in an inductive reasoning task using measures of situation awareness
    T. Zhang and D. Kaber, USA
   
Raphael SESSION 38:  Quality in Healthcare
  CHAIR:  R. Goossens, The Netherlands
  Quality, errors, and the context of care
    S. Bogner, USA
  Conflicting benefits and hazards of hospital-style bed rails
    S. Hignett, UK
  The use of human factors to promote safety and efficiency in the operating room
    J. Wagner, J. M. Johanning and M. S. Hallbeck, USA
  Quality improvement projects in patient safety
    L. Wolf, USA
  Healthcare product design for quality
    R. Goossens, The Netherlands
  The elements of work environment in the improvement process of quality management system structure
    A. Górny, Poland
  Effect of emotional intelligence on healthcare IT acceptance
    R. Tian, USA, X. Zhao, USA/P.R. China, and V. Duffy, USA
   
Michelangelo SESSION 39:  Human Computer Interaction in Healthcare Systems
  CHAIR:  C. J. Su, Taiwan
  An application of the intermittent illumination model for measuring individual’s corrective reaction time
    J.-F. Lin, Taiwan, and C. G. Drury, USA
  An intelligent community care system using network sensors and mobile agent technology
    C.-J. Su and B.-J. Chen, Taiwan
  Mobile agent based ubiquitous health care (UHC) monitoring platform
    C.-J. Su and C.-Y. Chiang, Taiwan
  Systematic and structured development of human-included VE to support virtual ergonomic evaluation
    W.-Y. Feng, C.-J. Chao, F.-Y. Tseng and T.-L. Sun, Taiwan
  Multi-scale entropy analysis for postural sway signals with attentional influence in elderly and young subjects
    W.-H. Yang and B. C. Jiang, Taiwan
  Human factors in a voluntary medical incident reporting system
    Y. Gong, USA