2008 Publications

Armstrong, T.N., Dale, A., Al-Lozi, M., Franzblau, A., Evanoff, B. “Median and Ulnar Nerve Conduction Studies at the Wrist: Criterior Validity of the NC-stat Automated Device,” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2008; 50(7): 758-764.

Armstrong, T.N., Dale, A., Al-Lozi, M., Franzblau, A., Evanoff, B. “Risk Factors for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Median Neuropathy in a Working Population,” Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine,” 2008; 50 (12): 1355-1364.

Bae, S., J. Choi, and T. Armstrong (2008). “Influence of Object Properties on Reaching and Grasping Tasks,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1905, Pittsburgh, PN.

Choi, J., S. Bar, and T. Armstrong (2008). “Dynamic Hand Space Envelope during Reaching and Grasping,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1918, Pittsburgh, PN.

Dale, A.M., Strickland, J., Symanzik, J., Franzblau, A., Evanoff, B. “Reliability of Hand Diagrams for the Epidemiologic Case Definition of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation, 2008; 18(3): 233-248.

Demond, A., Adriaens, P., Towey, T., Chang, S.C., Hong, B., Chen, Q., Chang, C.W., Franzblau, A., Garabrant, D., Gillespie, B., et al. “Statistical Comparison of Residential Soil Concentrations of PCDDs, PCDFs, and PCBs from Two Communities in Michigan,” Environmental Science and Technology, 2008; 42(15): 5441-5448.

Dickerson, C.R., R. E. Hughes, and D.B. Chaffin (2008). “Experimental Evaluation of a Computational Shoulder Musculoskeletal Model,” Clinical Biomechanics 23 (2008):886-894.

D’Souza, J.C., Werner, R., Keyserling, W.M., Gillespie, B., Rabourn, R., Ulin, S., Franzblau, A. “Analysis of the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) using Expert Ratings of Job Categories,” American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2008; 51(1): 37-46.

Ferris, T. and N. Sarter (2008). “Cross-Modal Links Among Vision, Audition, and Touch in Complex Environments,” Human Factors, 50(1):17-26, 2008.

Franzblau, A., Hedgeman, E., Chen, Q., Lee, S., Adriaens, P., Demond, A., Garabrant, D., Gillespie, B., Hong, B., Jolliet, O., et al. “Case Report: Human Exposure to Dioxins from Clay,” Environmental Health Perspectives, 2008; 116(2): 238-242.

Fuller, H., Tsimhoni, O., Reed, M. “Effect of In-vehicle Touch Screen Position on Driver Performance,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2008; 3: 1893-1897.

Gardner, B., Dale, A.M., VanDillen, L., Franzblau, A., Evanoff, B. “Predictors of Upper Extremity Symptoms and Functional Impairment Among Workers Employed for 6 Months in a New Job,” American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2008; 51(12): 932-940.

Gillespie, B., Xiao, J., Perkins, N., Armstrong, T., Hamstra, S., Kasten, S., Minter, R. “The Instrumented Instrument: Characterization and Training of Manual Skill in Open Suturing,” Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2008; 132: 141-146.

Goovaerts, P., Trinh, H., Demond, A., Franzblau, A., Garabrant, D., Gillespie, B., Lepkowski, J., Adriaens, P. “Geostatistical Modeling of the Spatial Distribution of Soil Dioxins in the Vicinity of an Incinerator. 1. Theory and Application to Midland, Michigan,” Environmental Science and Technology, 2008; 42(10): 3648-3654.

Goovaerts, P., Trinh, H., Demond, A., Towey, T., Chang, S., Gwinn, D., Hong, B.,  Franzblau, A., Garabrant, D., Gillespie, B., et al. “Geostatistical Modeling of the Spatial Distribution of Soil Dioxin in the Vicinity of an Incinerator. 2. Verification and Calibration Study,” Environmental Science and Technology, 2008; 42(10): 3655-3661.

Gusich, B., Armstrong, T., Seo, N.J., Grieshaber, C. “Development of a Computerized Model for Evaluation of Manual Insertion of Flexible Hoses in Automobile Assembly,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2008; 3: 1498-1502.

Hoffman, S., M. Reed, and D. Chaffin (2008). “Postural Behaviors during One-Hand Force Exertions,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1915. Pittsburgh, PN.

Hsiao, H., N. Badler, D. Chaffin, K. Yang, and J. Lockett (2008). “Digital Human Modeling Goals and Strategic Plans,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1933. Pittsburgh, PN.

Jones, M., Kirshweng, R., Armstrong, T., Reed, M. “Force-exertion Postures with External Bracing in Industrial Tasks: Data from an Automotive Assembly Plant,” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2008; 2: 1049-1053.

Kim, H-J., and B. Martin (2008). “Three-Dimensional Reach Kinematics of the Upper Extremity in a Dynamic Vehicle Environment”. In Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference. 2008-01-1886. Pittsburgh, PN.

Reed, M., and S. Huang (2008). “Modeling Vehicle Ingress and Egress Using the Human Motion Simulation Framework,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1896. Pittsburgh, PN.

Reed, M., Parkinson, M. “Modeling Variability in Torso Shape for Chair and Seat Design,” Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2008; 1 (Parts A and B): 561-569.

Rupp, J., Miller, C., Reed, M., Madura, N., Klinich, K., Schneider, L. “Characterization of Knee-thigh-hip Response in Frontal Impacts using Biomechanical Testing and Computational Simulations,” Stapp Car Crash Journal, 2008; 52: 421-474.

Sarter, N., and Jones (2008). “Tactile Displays: Guidance for Their Design and Application,” Human Factors, 50(1):90-111, 2008.

Seo, N., Armstrong, T. “Investigation of Grip Force, Normal Force, Contact Area, Hand Size, and Handle Size for Cylindrical Handles,” Human Factors, 2008; 50 (5): 734-744.

Seo, N., Armstrong, T., Ashton-Miller, J., Chaffin, D. “Wrist Strength is Dependent on Simultaneous Power Grip Intensity,” Ergonomics, 2008; 51(10): 1594-1605.

Seo, N., T. Armstrong, D. Chaffin, and J. Ashton-Miller (2008). “Inward Torque and High-Friction Handles Can Reduce Required Muscle Effort for Torque Generation,” Human Factors, 50(1):37-48, 2008.

Seo, N., T. Armstrong, D. Chaffin, and J. Ashton-Miller (2008). “The Effect of Handle Friction and Inward or Outward Torque on Maximum Axial Push Force,” Human Factors, 50(2):227-236, 2008.

Srinivasan, D., and B. Martin (2008). “Scheduling of Hand Movements in Bimanual Tasks,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference, 2008-01-1916. Pittsburgh, PN.

Yu, S-Y., and B. Martin (2008). “Upper Body Coordination in Reach Movements,” Proceedings of SAE Digital Human Modeling Conference. 2008-01-1917. Pittsburgh, PN.