Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Jul 1, 2000
This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password... more This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password authentication issues are having on the security of information systems. Through observational analysis, organizational policy, and retrospective analysis, researchers created a model for predicting the vulnerability that a particular set of conditions will have on the likelihood of error in an information system. The methodology for the experiment and analysis of the results are presented. The findings indicate that human error associated with password authentication can be significantly reduced through the use of passwords which are comprised of meaningful data for the user and which meet the information technology community requirement for strength of password. The details of this study are provided as well as the human factors implications in information security.
In “A Call To Leadership for Women in STEM,” Dr. Pamela McCauley examines common misconceptions, ... more In “A Call To Leadership for Women in STEM,” Dr. Pamela McCauley examines common misconceptions, theories, and characteristics of leadership. She claims, “Leadership is not a mystery,” and highlights practical strategies for success with a focus on the effective pursuit of innovation and creative passion.
Publisher Summary The creation of predictive models for occupational injuries and illnesses is of... more Publisher Summary The creation of predictive models for occupational injuries and illnesses is often hampered by the variability associated with human anthropometry and performance, because traditional modeling techniques often experience difficulties, when trying to identify the onset of injuries and illnesses—particularly with cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). This chapter provides an overview of the applicability of fuzzy set theory to modeling risks of occupational injuries and illnesses. The techniques presented in this chapter represent an evolution in the modeling of occupational injuries. The ability to model these injuries in a manner that is commensurate with their occurrence is attainable with the tools of fuzzy set theory. Fuzzy modeling is a very appropriate tool because of its ability to accommodate the variability, use linguistic variables, and provide quantitative outputs. However, future application and evaluation of these guidelines will be useful in determining the long term usefulness of this methodology.
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Oct 1, 2009
Current ergonomic risk assessment tools do not assess possible occupational (extrinsic) and perso... more Current ergonomic risk assessment tools do not assess possible occupational (extrinsic) and personal (intrinsic) risk factors for the lower extremity regions of employees. This document proposes that it is possible to develop a lower extremity risk assessment (LERA) model for quantifying such risks. A literature review was conducted for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity that affect the nervous, muscular, vascular, and skeletal systems. This initial model of LERA was developed using epidemiological literature and subject matter expert opinion specifically for the knee joint and is considered a preliminary step towards quantifying the etiology of cumulative occupational knee disorders.
Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis and Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, 1995
The fidelity measurement question in distributed interactive simulation (DIS) needs to be answere... more The fidelity measurement question in distributed interactive simulation (DIS) needs to be answered. Its resolution is crucial to defining and resolving the interoperability issue of "how to compare and contrast simulations of varying fidelities on a quantifiable basis". Once such a measure of fidelity is modeled, it would allow high fidelity simulators to play fairly with low fidelity simulations. The Fidelity Subgroup of the DIS Standards Development Project has developed a Draft Fidelity Description Requirement (FDR) document, in a hierarchical taxonomy format. This framework provides an object oriented modular referent to model. The input and output descriptors are defined verbally, linguistically. Recent research would suggest this linguistic base can easily be transformed into quantifiable measures, indices. The paper provides a methodology for providing quantifiable fidelity indices through the application of fuzzy logic.
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2005
In this paper, several approaches to assist employers in the accommodation process for disabled e... more In this paper, several approaches to assist employers in the accommodation process for disabled employees are discussed and a mathematical model is proposed to assist employers in predicting the accommodation level needed by an individual with a mobility-related disability. This study investigates the validity and reliability of this model in assessing the accommodation level needed by individuals utilizing data collected from twelve individuals with mobility-related disabilities. Based on the results of the statistical analyses, this proposed model produces a feasible preliminary measure for assessing the accommodation level needed for persons with mobility-related disabilities. Suggestions for practical application of this model in an industrial setting are addressed.
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Jul 1, 2000
This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password... more This research focuses on the development of a model for evaluating the human impact that password authentication issues are having on the security of information systems. Through observational analysis, organizational policy, and retrospective analysis, researchers created a model for predicting the vulnerability that a particular set of conditions will have on the likelihood of error in an information system. The methodology for the experiment and analysis of the results are presented. The findings indicate that human error associated with password authentication can be significantly reduced through the use of passwords which are comprised of meaningful data for the user and which meet the information technology community requirement for strength of password. The details of this study are provided as well as the human factors implications in information security.
In “A Call To Leadership for Women in STEM,” Dr. Pamela McCauley examines common misconceptions, ... more In “A Call To Leadership for Women in STEM,” Dr. Pamela McCauley examines common misconceptions, theories, and characteristics of leadership. She claims, “Leadership is not a mystery,” and highlights practical strategies for success with a focus on the effective pursuit of innovation and creative passion.
Publisher Summary The creation of predictive models for occupational injuries and illnesses is of... more Publisher Summary The creation of predictive models for occupational injuries and illnesses is often hampered by the variability associated with human anthropometry and performance, because traditional modeling techniques often experience difficulties, when trying to identify the onset of injuries and illnesses—particularly with cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). This chapter provides an overview of the applicability of fuzzy set theory to modeling risks of occupational injuries and illnesses. The techniques presented in this chapter represent an evolution in the modeling of occupational injuries. The ability to model these injuries in a manner that is commensurate with their occurrence is attainable with the tools of fuzzy set theory. Fuzzy modeling is a very appropriate tool because of its ability to accommodate the variability, use linguistic variables, and provide quantitative outputs. However, future application and evaluation of these guidelines will be useful in determining the long term usefulness of this methodology.
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society ... Annual Meeting, Oct 1, 2009
Current ergonomic risk assessment tools do not assess possible occupational (extrinsic) and perso... more Current ergonomic risk assessment tools do not assess possible occupational (extrinsic) and personal (intrinsic) risk factors for the lower extremity regions of employees. This document proposes that it is possible to develop a lower extremity risk assessment (LERA) model for quantifying such risks. A literature review was conducted for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremity that affect the nervous, muscular, vascular, and skeletal systems. This initial model of LERA was developed using epidemiological literature and subject matter expert opinion specifically for the knee joint and is considered a preliminary step towards quantifying the etiology of cumulative occupational knee disorders.
Proceedings of 3rd International Symposium on Uncertainty Modeling and Analysis and Annual Conference of the North American Fuzzy Information Processing Society, 1995
The fidelity measurement question in distributed interactive simulation (DIS) needs to be answere... more The fidelity measurement question in distributed interactive simulation (DIS) needs to be answered. Its resolution is crucial to defining and resolving the interoperability issue of "how to compare and contrast simulations of varying fidelities on a quantifiable basis". Once such a measure of fidelity is modeled, it would allow high fidelity simulators to play fairly with low fidelity simulations. The Fidelity Subgroup of the DIS Standards Development Project has developed a Draft Fidelity Description Requirement (FDR) document, in a hierarchical taxonomy format. This framework provides an object oriented modular referent to model. The input and output descriptors are defined verbally, linguistically. Recent research would suggest this linguistic base can easily be transformed into quantifiable measures, indices. The paper provides a methodology for providing quantifiable fidelity indices through the application of fuzzy logic.
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2005
In this paper, several approaches to assist employers in the accommodation process for disabled e... more In this paper, several approaches to assist employers in the accommodation process for disabled employees are discussed and a mathematical model is proposed to assist employers in predicting the accommodation level needed by an individual with a mobility-related disability. This study investigates the validity and reliability of this model in assessing the accommodation level needed by individuals utilizing data collected from twelve individuals with mobility-related disabilities. Based on the results of the statistical analyses, this proposed model produces a feasible preliminary measure for assessing the accommodation level needed for persons with mobility-related disabilities. Suggestions for practical application of this model in an industrial setting are addressed.
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